Kick off March Madness and St. Patrick's Day with Baltimore Sports Blitz blogger Matt Vensel and other Baltimore Sun staff at a Tournament Tweetup viewing party at Hightopps Backstage Grille in Timonium.

We'll bring prizes and giveaways. You bring yourself, your friends, your team colors (or green) and that boundless -- if fleeting -- optimism we all get from a freshly filled-out bracket.

Please join us March 17 from noon to 3 p.m., though you're welcome to stay later.

Prizes and giveaways will include Hightopps gift cards, Ravens banners and Super Bowl posters, Boldinmore T-shirts and b tote bags.

Remember to RSVP to the Facebook event and to invite your friends. RSVPs are not required, but knowing how many to expect helps us throw a better party.

For more information, visit:

http://findlocal.baltimoresun.com/listings/the-baltimore-sun-tournament-tweetup-timonium