Monday, August 31, 2009

The Big Quiz Thing's 200th Episode - Monday, August 31

Congratulations to Noah Tarnow on this impressive milestone:
The 200th episode of his live quiz night, "The Big Quiz Thing".


Monday, August 31 The Big Quiz Thing
200th Episode Spectacular
With "The Bipolar Movie Challenge"
Slooow Songs
and more

Cash prizes: First prize increased to $300 for this special event (regularly $200)
Second prize, usually $50, is bumped up to $100.
Hosted by quizmastered by Noah Tarnow, with EDP and DJ GB
$10 admission
7pm
at:
Le Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.)
New York, NY
LePoissonrouge.com

(Gretchen Brennisen, a.k.a. DJ BG, quizmaster Noah Tarnow and Eric de Picciotto, a.k.a. EDP)

Links:
BigQuizThing.com
Le Poisson Rouge
Big Quiz Thing (blog)
Big Quiz Thing (twitter)
The Big Quiz Thing (Time Out New York)
"We'll Think to That" (NY Post)
MurphGuide Directory of NYC Pub Quizzes


Below is an example of their "Three Degrees of TV Separation" video quiz:

Today in NYC: Monday, August 31

NYC Restaurant Week
Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
MC Too Tall's Crash & Burn Birthday Bash
The Turn at Prohibition
Big Quiz Thing: 200th Episode at Le Poisson Rouge
Wii Tennis at Village Pourhouse
Williamsburg Spelling Bee at Pete's Candy Store
Trivia Night at Village Pourhouse
Classic Rock Mondays at Bull's Head Tavern
80s Name Game at Keats
Booze Club NYC Meetup at Fiddlestick's
Brian Monaghan at The Beach House

Saturday, August 29, 2009

UFC: 102 - Saturday, August 29

Ultimate Fighting Championship has number 102 in their series of bouts tonight...

Saturday, August 29, 10pm (EDT)
UFC: 102
Bouts include:
former UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight champion, Randy Couture vs. former PRIDE Heavyweight champion and former UFC Interim Heavyweight champion, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Also, USA's Keith Jardine vs. Brazil's Thiago Silva in a light heavyweight bout.

Here are some places in NYC where you can see this pay-per-view event:

Saturday, August 29
Johnny Utah's
UFC 102: Ultimate Fighting Championship
Couture vs. Nogueira
plus Jardine vs. Silva
$10 cover (no cover with a dinner reservation)
$1 Rolling Rock
$3 Land Shark
$5 Cazadores margaritas
$3 Budweiser
10pm
at:
Johnny Utah's
25 W. 51st St.
(between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
(212) 265-UTAH
New York, NY
JohnnyUtahs.com
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Saturday, August 29
UFC 100 at Village Pourhouse


no cover or $40 open bar
10pm
at:
Village Pourhouse
982 Amsterdam Ave.
(between 108th & 109th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 979-BEER
VillagePourhouse.com

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Saturday, August 29
UFC 102: at Rogue

live on Pay-Per-View
$10 Cover charge at the door

$3 Bud/Bud Light specials, and meet the models
Video DJ after the fight.
bouts starts 10pm

at:
Rogue Restaurant & Bar
757 Sixth Ave.
(between 25th & 26th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 242-6434
RogueNYC.com





Today in NYC: Saturday, August 29


NYC Restaurant Week
End of Summer Luau at McFadden's
Planet Groove at O'Flanagan's
Paul Zunno Concert at City Center Studios
UFC: 102 at Johnny Utah's
Date & Dash at Duvet
Resident DJ at M1-5
Lounge Party at Madame Tong's (Hamptons)
Munro Band at An Beal Bocht
8-Minute Dating at Exchange Bar & Lounge
UFC: 102 at Rogue
The Mickey Finns at Paddy Reilly's
NY Social Meetup Group: Games at the Beer Garden
Taharqa & The Now at Ulysses'
Forbidden Fruit + Guy J at Pacha
Homeboy Steve at Banjo Jim's
Comedy + Live Music at Parkside Lounge
CSB at Smith's Bar
Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
TV Headliner Show at Broadway Comedy Club
The Boychick Affair at Times Square Arts Center
UFC 102 at Village Pourhouse

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Benefit Trivia Night: Wed. Aug. 26

Diandra Kodl, Deputy Executive Director of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Westchester/Hudson Valley Chapter, (and MurphGuide reader), invites you to attend this trivia night fundraiser...


Wednesday, August 26
Trivia Night Fundraiser
For The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Westchester/Hudson Valley
benefiting Light the Night
$20 admission includes:
Two drinks, appetizers, raffle and trivia
6-8pm
at:
Molly Spillane's
211 Mamaroneck Ave.
Mamaroneck, NY

RSVP: Jillian.Egenberg@lls.org
914.949.0084

For a list of pub quizzes in NYC, check out the MurphGuide Directory of Pub Quizzes

Monday, August 24, 2009

Emma Sophina at The Bitter End - Mon. Aug. 24


Monday, August 24 Emma Sophina
Emma Sophina’s first New York performance at The Bitter End
to coincide with the release of her debut EP "Wake Up"
$5 admission
8pm
at:
The Bitter End
147 Bleecker St.
(between Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.)
New York, NY
(212) 673-7030
BitterEnd.com
Emmasophina.com

Footnote:
I learned about this gig from my friend Steve O'Brien (O'B). Emma is one of the survivors of the legendary crash landing of flight 1549. O'B was on the flight, too. So tonight's gig is a mini-reunion of 1549 survivors in NYC.

Below is a link to O'B's interview with Tim Scheld of CBS News, himself a survivor of an emergency landing years before ( and also a friend of MurphGuide.com )
WCBS880.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=3343269

Friday, August 21, 2009

MurphGuide Weekly Newsletter

Contents:
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Parties & Events This Week:
1. Live Band Karaoke at Johny Utah's: Fri. Aug. 21
2. International Wine & Cheese Tasting at The Imperial: Fri. Aug. 21
3. Yankees Game Watch Party at The Joshua Tree: Fri. Aug. 21
4. Hamptons Weekend:
a. Weekend Kickoff at Dune: Fri. Aug. 21
b. Saturday Lounge Night at Madame Tong's: Sat. Aug. 22
5. All-Day Metal Show at Peggy O'Neill's: Sat. Aug. 22
6. Third Anniversary Celebration at Village Pourhouse: Sun. Aug. 23

Special Interests:
1. Fantasy Football Drafts at The Village Pourhouse
2. Spotlight Bar: Merrion Square
3. Quick Links

Party Planning with MurphGuide.com
1. MurphGuide Party Planner

Upcoming Events:
1. Chubby Tuesday at Bourbon Street: Tue. Aug. 25
2. Trivia Fundraiser for Leukemia Lymphoma Society: Wed. Aug. 26
3. MurphGuide Annual Summer Party Cruise aboard The Temptress: Thu. Aug. 27
4. Brewtopia Great World Beer Fest: Sept. 4 - 6
5. Riverside Park Oyster Festival: Sat. Sept. 12
6. Hudson River 400 Celebration: Sun. Sept. 13
7. Adam's Angels Salute to Firefighters: Thu. Sept. 24
8. Save the Dates

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Parties This Week:
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Our friends at Johnny Utah's are hosting a live band karaoke night tonight...
Friday, August 21
Live Band Karaoke at Johnny Utah's
celebrity host: America's Next Top Model winner: Caridee
All night drink specials including Svedka
& Bull Riding
9pm
at:
Johnny Utah's
25 W. 51st St. (between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
(212) 265-UTAH
New York, NY
JohnnyUtahs.com
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Our friend Any hosts monthly parties, and you're invited...
Friday, August 21
Tasting NYC presents...
International Wine and Cheese Tasting
featuring an assortment of International wines, served with cheeses from around the world.
Specially selected wines, sold for the discounted price of $7 a glass.
Paired with a great selection of cheeses.
RSVP at: TastingNYC.com
Free admission
6pm
at:
The Imperial
17 W. 19th St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
For further info you can call Andy at: 917-754-4329
Andytroy.com
Or email AndyfTroy@aol.com
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The next installment of Yankees vs. Red Sox is this weekend...
Yankees vs. Red Sox
Friday, Aug. 21: 7:10pm
Saturday, Aug. 22: 4:10pm
Sunday, Aug. 23: 8:05pm

Our friends Robert & Laura are hosting a Yankees game watch party tonight...
Friday, August 21
The New York City Social Meetup Group
Yankees Game Watch Party
Showing Yankees vs. Red Sox with sound
Drink specials: $4 Select drafts, $5 well drinks, and $5 wine to 10pm
Meet in the back bar area
7pm
at:
Joshua Tree East
513 Third Ave. (between 34th & 35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 689-0058
JoshuaTreeBar.com
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If you are going to the Hamptons, our friend David can hook you up at this weekly Friday night party, or on Saturday night at Madame Tong's ...
Friday, August 21
David Shapiro presents:
Hamptons Weekend Kick-Off Party
Mention David Shapiro for reduced cover charge & line preference
Bottle service reservations are also available
David's tables are always given some extra-special treatment
Top DJ spinning all night

Please call or text David directly 917-806-4171
to get on guest list or to reserve a table.
RSVP at Davidshapiro.net
11pm - 4am
at:
Dune
1181 North Sea Road
Southampton, NY
(631) 283-0808
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Saturday, August 22
Lounge party at Madame Tong's
Looking for a laid-back party destination?
Join us at Madame Tong's as we unwind at this casual but upscale venue
that attracts only the most sophisticated clientele.

David and his friends will be there at 11, but you can stop by earlier to sample their top-notch Asian cuisine.
Thanks to Madame Tong's unique indoor-outdoor layout, you can enjoy the DJ and dancing in the middle of all the action or sit outside to enjoy a breezy late-summer night under the stars
RSVP to get on the guestlist: davidshapiro.net
11pm - 3am
at:
Madame Tong's
256 Elm Street
Southampton, NY

David also has space available for rent in one of four houses in the Hamptons.
Call 212 579-4844 for details.
DavidShapiro.net
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Metal fans in Brooklyn can head to Coney Island this Saturday for 5 metal tribute bands...
Saturday, August 22
Metal Show at Peggy O'Neill's
Ex-Zakked - (Black Label Society) 2pm
Sin – (Nine Inch Nails) 3:30pm
Kill Em All (Metallica) 5pm
Wicked World (Black Sabbath/Ozzy) 6:30pm
Dimebag (Pantera tribute) 8pm
Regardless, no cover charge....cheap beer.... and some of the best metal ever!
$5 32oz Coors Light Draft too
If the weather is good, they are outside....if it is rainy....they are inside.
at:
Peggy O'Neill's
1904 Surf Ave. (W. 16th St. at Keyspan Park)
Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 449-3200
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Congratulations to our friends at The Village Pourhouse on their 3rd Anniversary, celebrating this Sunday...
Sunday, August 23
Village Pourhouse 3rd Anniversary
$3 pulled pork sandwiches
$3 curry chicken sliders
Grand Opening of Takeout window
$3 select drafts
3pm - 3am
at:
Village Pourhouse
64 Third Ave. (11th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 979-BEER
Villagepourhouse.com
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Other News:
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Fantasy Football Drafts at The Village Pourhouse
Host your Fantasy Football Draft at The Village Pourhouse
The perfect Draft Experience:

Private Rooms, Rent Your Own Keg...

Open Bar Packages:
3 Hour Top Shelf Open Bar. $50 per person

3 Hour Mid Shelf Open Bar. $40 per person

3 Hour Bud Light & Well Open Bar. $35 per person

3 Hour Bud Light Open Bar. $30 per person

Open Bar & Food Packages:
The Touch Down:
3 hour Mid-shelf Open Bar & 5 Appetizer Platters Refilled. $65 per person

The Field Goal: 3 Hour Bud Light & 5 Appetizer Platters Refilled. $50 per person

The Safety: 3 Hour Bud Light & All-You-Can-Eat Wings. $35 per person
*packages do not include tax & service fee.
Two locations:
Village Pourhouse
64 Third Ave. (11th St.)
East Village
New York, NY
(212) 979-BEER
and
Village Pourhouse
982 Amsterdam Ave. (between 108th & 109th St.)
Upper West Side
New York, NY
(212) 979-BEER
Villagepourhouse.com
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Spotlight Bar: Merrion Square
Merrion Square announces new happy hours & specials:

Happy hour
Mon - Fri 10:30am to 7pm
$3 domestic bottles
$3.50 import bottles
$4 draft beers
$4 well drinks
$4 glass of wine
Check out their beer menu

Every day specials: Monday to Sunday
Free order of wings with every pitcher of beer ordered
7pm to 11pm plus all day Saturday & Sunday

Saturday & Sunday daytime special from 12pm to 6pm:
Free burger,sandwich & wrap with every two drinks ordered per person
And $3.50 Rolling rock drafts every night
at:
Merrion Square
1840 Second Ave. (95th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 831-7696
MerrionSquareNYC.com
Contact Karl for private parties
For more Spotlight Bars, check out MurphGuide.com/bars
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NYC Summer Restaurant Weeks: July 12 - 31
nycgo.com/restaurantweek

Brewtopia Great World Beer Festival: September 4 - 6 in NYC
Brewtopiafest.com

Hoboken Bar Network: Hoboken`s premier on-line bar guide
Hoboken-bar.net

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Plan Your Party with MurphGuide.com:
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New Party Planner on MurphGuide.com
Have you had a chance to check out the MurphGuide Party Planner

Need help finding a spot for your birthday?
What about office parties, reunions or fundraisers?
In our continuous efforts to "connect the fun to the fun people"
we invite you to try our party planner:

1. Go to http://murphguide.privatepartynyc.com
2. Select the neighborhood you want to have your party.
3. Fill in your contact information.
4. Select the party criteria: Date, # of people, private room? open bar? food?
5. Click "Submit"

You will get an email with some party suggestions.

Note: Since this is an automated system, the email may end up in you "bulk folder",
so please be sure to check there.

PrivatePartyNYC.com, powered by MurphGuide.com

We would be glad to hear your comments.

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Upcoming
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Why should Mardi Gras be just once a year when you can celebrate every month of the year...
Tuesday, August 25
Chubby Tuesday
featuring the Sugartone Brass Band
$5 Hurricane drinks
Two for one Louisian Abita beers
Cajun & Creole food specials
The last Tuesday of every month
at:
Bourbon Street
346 W. 46th St. (between 8th & 9th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 245-2030
BourbonNY.com
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Our friend Diandra invites the MurphGuide readers from Westchester to this fundraiser...
Wednesday, August 26
Trivia Night Fundraiser
For The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Westchester/Hudson Valley
benefiting Light the Night
$20 admission includes:
Two drinks, appetizers, raffle and trivia
6-8pm
at:
Molly Spillane's
211 Mamaroneck Ave.
Mamaroneck, NY
RSVP: Jillian.Egenberg@lls.org
914.949.0084
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This is our annual event where we bring the readers of MurphGuide together for a party cruise...
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Annual MurphGuide Summer Cruise
$65 in advance, $70 at the dock
Price includes open bar, hot & cold buffet,
DJ & cruise in NY harbor aboard The Temptress

Dance to the tunes of DLJ

New: Just added: A special "Tribute to the 80s" by Buffalo Stance

Rain or shine
boarding: 6:30pm, departs: 7pm
return: 10pm
aboard:
The Temptress
World Yacht Marina
Pier 81 (12th Ave. & W. 41st St.)
New York, NY
Call 917 627-0858 for more info. and group rates

Murphguide.com/cruise
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Our friends Bill & Keith, aka The Beer Brothers, are putting on another Brewtopiafest...
Brewtopia Great World Beer Festival
Friday, September 4 - Sunday, September 6
For the 1st time ever, due to demand, this year's GWBF will be three days

They have moved the venue this year to the Park Avenue Armory to better suit the visitors needs.
Tickets are on-sale now at Brewtopiafest.com
4 sessions:
Friday 6 - 10pm,
Sat: 12 - 4pm and 5 - 9pm,
Sunday 12 - 4pm
at:
The Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Ave.
New York, NY

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Our friends at P.D. O'Hurley's are pulling an oyster festival double header this year...
Saturday, September 12
Riverside Park Oyster Festival
Live music by Joe Hurley & Rogues March
Enda Keegan
and more acts to be announced

free admission
2pm - 9pm
at:
P.D. O'Hurley's at Hudson Beach Cafe
Riverside Park (at W. 105th St.)
New York, NY
(917) 370-3448
PDOHurleys.com
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and then on Sunday at P.D. O'Hurley's Pier 84...
Sunday, September 13
Hudson River 400 Celebration
Celebrating the 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson's
sail up the river that would be later named after him

Live music by Joe Hurley & The Gents
at:
P.D. O'Hurley's at Pier 84
557 12th Ave. (W. 44th St.)
Pier 84 on the Hudson River
New York, NY
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Our friend Todd invites all nightlife industry employees to this benefit end of summer party...
Monday, September 14
NYC Bartenders Ball - End of Summer Bash
Nightlife industry fundraiser
$50 admission includes open bar & food
to support The National Foundation for Human Potential
and Family Residences and Essential Enterprises
Contact Irene Clarke: 6466 896-1128
6pm
at:
P.D. O'Hurley's at Pier 84
557 12th Ave. (W. 44th St.)
Pier 84 on the Hudson River
New York, NY
NYCBartendersBall.com

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This annual event raises funds for two very worthy charities...
Thursday, September 24
Adams Angels Salute to Firefighters
100% of Proceeds Benefit
Adam’s Angels Brother-2-Brother Initiative Partners
This is a brand new initiative created in partnership with the
SSGT Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post #12033 & NYC Firefighter Brotherhood Foundation, Inc.

Featuring entertainment by:
Braveheart
DJ Bubba Guitar
Special Performance by members of the FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums Band

Individual "Brotherhood" admission: $5
(for firefighters, EMS, military & veterans only - i.d. required)
Individual "Friend" admission: $15
Admission includes 1 free drink courtesy of Saloon
7-11pm
at:
Saloon
1584 York Ave. (between 83rd & 84th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 570-5454
SaloonNYC.com
AdamsAngels.org
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Save the Dates:
Mark your calendar for the following upcoming events.
More details to follow in future newsletters & on our website...

Saturday, Sept. 26: Ulysses' Oyster Festival
Saturday, October 31: Halloween

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MurphGuide.com/sign_up/mailing.htm

Today in NYC: Friday, August 21

NYC Restaurant Week
Live Band Karaoke at Johnny Utah's
Hamptons Weekend Kickoff at Dune
Spare Time at Blackstones
After-Work Dance Party at The Mean Fiddler
Tool Room Knights at Pacha
International Wine & Cheese Tasting atThe Imperial
The Forgotten Heroes at Smith's Bar
The Itinerants at Hurley's Saloon
Brian Monaghan at Flynn's
Jameson's Revenge at An Beal Bocht
Greg Trooper at Rocky Sullivan's
Alex's Birthday Bash at Parkside Lounge
Out of the Blue at O'Flanagan's
Weekend Dating Speed Dating at Mustang Harry's
Punk Rock - Heavy Metal Karaoke at Fontana's
Yankees Game Watch Party at Joshua Tree
Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
Ted Alexandro at New York Comedy Club
TV Headliner Show at Broadway Comedy Club
Contempt: Goth Party at M1-5
Intrepid Summer Movie Series Finale: Apollo 13

Thursday, August 13, 2009

MurphGuide Summer Cruise: Thursday, August 27

Tickets are on sale for the annual MurphGuide Summer Party Cruise.

You are cordially invited to join MurphGuide.com on our annual MurphGuide Summer Party Cruise aboard the Temptress. Each year, we hire a boat to get all the MurphGuide readers together for a fun night out on the water. Our friend Lou Smith, a.k.a. DLJ will once again be the DJ.

If you are the social coordinator for your circle of friends or co-workers, and would like to find out about group rates, please call Murph on 212 717-9955.

Details on the cruise are below. I hope you can join us.

Thursday, August 27, 2009
Annual MurphGuide Summer Party Cruise

$65 in advance, $70 at the dock

Price includes open bar, hot & cold buffet,
DJ & cruise in NY harbor aboard The Temptress

Dance to the tunes of DLJ
boarding: 6:30pm, departs: 7pm
return: 10pm
aboard:

The Temptress
World Yacht Marina
Pier 81 (12th Ave. & W. 41st St.)
New York, NY

Call 917 627-0858 for more info.

Rain or shine

Ticket info:
$65 per person in advance ($70 at the dock)

Purchase on-line:
MurphGuide.com/cruise

See Stephen Bailey's write-ups of previous MurphGuide cruises:
2008
2007
2006

Today in NYC: Thursday, July 13


NYC Restaurant Week
Elephant Larry's Con Air at Peoples Improv Theater
Broadway in Bryant Park
Luau Party at Johnny Utah's
Hurry Date at Sin Sin
Port Paradise at Ulysses'
Enda Keegan at P.D. O'Hurley's Pier 84
Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
Dave Delaney Band at Stone Creek
Southern Tier Brewery at Amsterdam 106
Show Entertainment Goup presents at Parkside Lng
John Statz at An Beal Bocht
Ray Greiche at Pipin's Pub
Open Bar Promo at Mercury Bar East

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

R.I.P. Kevin F. Smith

We were saddened to learn that Long Island musician Kevin Smith passed away on Saturday, August 8. Kevin was a regular performer of Irish and American music on Long Island and in New York City.

I first met him playing a gig at Marty O'Brien's in NYC a few years back. He regularly performed at Muldoon's in NYC, The Irish Cottage in Forest Hill's, Katie Daly's in Massapequa, Lily Flanagan's in Babylon and Jackie Reilly's in Bethpage, where he recorded a live CD. He died shortly after performing at Katie Daly's on Saturday night.

We send our condolences to his wife Jo-Ann and to his entire family. His obituary can be found on legacy.com.
The wake is at Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, 125 W. Old Country Road in Hicksville, NY on Tuesday, 8/11 and Wednesday, 8/12: 2-4pm and 7-9pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, Aug. 13, 9:45am at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Hicksville, NY.

Here is an audio clip of Kevin performing "Back Home in Derry" from his "Alive at Jackie Reilly's" CD.

Today in NYC: Tuesday, August 11

NYC Restaurant Week
Trad. Seisiun w/Caitliln Warbelow at Dempsey's Pub
Guitar Hero Night at Rogue
Sugartime + Scrote at Parkside Lounge
Hard Candy Burlesque at Identity
Enda Keegan at P.D. O'Hurley's - Pier 84
Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live

Friday, August 07, 2009

MurphGuide Weekly Newsletter


Contents:
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Parties & Events This Week:
1. Game Night at Stone Creek: Fri. Aug. 7
2. Hamptons Weekend:
a. Weekend Kickoff at Dune: Fri. Aug. 7
b. Saturday Lounge Night at Madame Tong's: Sat. Aug. 8
3. Weekend Parties at Country Club
a. Wanted: Fri. Aug. 7
b. White Party: Sat. Aug. 8
4. Gotham Girls Roller Derby: Sat. August 8
5. UFC 101: Declaration: Sat. Aug. 8
a. UFC at Johnny Utah's
b. UFC at Third & Long
c. UFC at Rogue
d. UFC at Village Pourhouse
6. Grassroots musician's fundraiser at The Red Lion: Sun. Aug. 9

Special Interests:
1. Fantasy Football Drafts at The Village Pourhouse
2. Spotlight Bar: Merrion Square
4. Quick Links

Party Planning with MurphGuide.com
1. MurphGuide Party Planner


Upcoming Events:
1. Dynamic Outdoors Happy Hour at Cafe DeVille: Wed. Aug. 12
2. F-You Cancer at E. 13th St. Theatre: Sun. Aug. 16
3. The Saw Doctors at Highline Ballroom: Sun. Aug. 16
4. MurphGuide Annual Summer Party Cruise aboard The Temptress: Thu. Aug. 27
5. Brewtopia Great World Beer Fest: Sept. 4 - 6
6. Save the Dates
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Parties This Week:
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Our friends Robert & Laura host events for this social group.
Their next event is a viewing party for a classic NYC film...

Friday, July 7
The New York Social Meetup Group presents...
Game Night

hosted by Laura
Bring your favorite games like Monopoly, Scrabble, Pictionary,etc.
Food menu: Appetizers, Salads and Sandwiches.
Drink specials: $2 off all select wines, mixed drinks and draft beer until 8pm
at:
Stone Creek Lounge
140 E. 27th St. (between 3rd & Lexington Ave.)
New York, NY
StoneCreekNYC.com
NYCsocialgroup.com/
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If you are going to the Hamptons, our friend David can hook you up at this weekly Friday night party,
or on Saturday night at Madame Tong's ...

Friday, August 7 David Shapiro presents: Hamptons Weekend Kick-Off Party
Mention David Shapiro for reduced cover charge & line preference
Bottle service reservations are also available
David's tables are always given some extra-special treatment
Top DJ spinning all night

Please call or text David directly 917-806-4171
to get on guest list or to reserve a table.
RSVP at Davidshapiro.net
11pm - 4am
at:
Dune
1181 North Sea Road
Southampton, NY
(631) 283-0808
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Saturday, August 8
Lounge party at Madame Tong's
Looking for a laid-back party destination?
Join us at Madame Tong's as we unwind at this casual but upscale venue
that attracts only the most sophisticated clientele.

David and his friends will be there at 11, but you can stop by earlier to sample their top-notch Asian cuisine.
Thanks to Madame Tong's unique indoor-outdoor layout, you can enjoy the DJ and dancing in the middle of all the action or sit outside to enjoy a breezy late-summer night under the stars
RSVP to get on the guestlist: davidshapiro.net
11pm - 3am
at:
Madame Tong's
256 Elm Street
Southampton, NY

David also has space available for rent in one of four houses in the Hamptons.
Call 212 579-4844 for details.
DavidShapiro.net
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Our friend Ruben invites you to these parties this weekend at Country Club...
Friday, August 7 Grand Premier of...Wanted
Main Floor:
DJ Ni** of Nina Sky & DJ Stealth The Bomber
Downstairs Lounge:
Special guest DJ Duce Martinez
Jose Gonzalez & Luis Romero
Opening set by DJ Dev
After-film party for "Crumble"
Specials for large groups, birthdays
doors open 10:30pm
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Saturday, August 8 White Party
featuring...
Mash-ups with DJ Toro
spinning house
Joey Martinez
Dress all in white, get in for free all night
at:

Country Club
248 W. 14th St. (between 8th & 9th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 367-0822
CountryClubNY.com
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Our friends at Gotham Girls Roller Derby hold monthly bouts. This month: Bronx vs. Manhattan...
Saturday, August 8
Gotham Girls Roller Derby

Bronx Gridlock vs. Manhattan Mayhem
$19.75 General Admission in advance, $23 at the door
VIP front row 'crash zone' tickets (no children) - advance only - $29.75

tix@gothamgirlsrollerderby.com

Doors at 6:30, opening whistle at 8:30pm
at
Hunter College Sportsplex
Lexington Ave. & 68th St. (SW Corner)
New York, NY


The Gotham Girls After-Party, as always, held at:
Manitoba's
99 Avenue B, between 5th & 6th St.
following the bout.

Gothamgirlsrollerderby.com
Gotham Girls hotline (888) 830-2253
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UFC: Ultimate Fighting Championship #101 takes place this Saturday.
Here are some spots where you can watch the bout...

Saturday, August 8
Johnny Utah's
UFC 101
Silva vs. Griffin
3 15-ft projector screens with sound
Evening drink specials
$10 cover at the door
(no cover with table/dinner reservation)
at:
Johnny Utah's
25 W. 51st St. (between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
(212) 265-UTAH
New York, NY
JohnnyUtahs.com
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Saturday, August 8 UFC: 101
Bouts include:
Penn vs. Florian
Sliva vs. Griffin
Get there early as they usually reach capacity quickly
Call (212).447.5711 for more details
10pm
at:
Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com
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Saturday, August 8
UFC 101: Declaration

In the main event, the two best 155-pound fighters in the world finally meet
when UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn looks to defend his crown against number one contender Kenny Florian.
Penn has never lost at 155-pounds, and Florian is looking to change that stat this summer.
In the co-feature, the pound-for-pound king of mixed martial arts,
middleweight champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva, tests the waters at 205 pounds once again
when he battles former light heavyweight champ and Ultimate Fighter season one winner Forrest Griffin.

$3 Bud & Bud Light bottle specials.
showing on 8TVs + projector
live with wound
$10 cover
10pm
at:
Rogue Restaurant & Bar
757 Sixth Ave. (between 25th & 26th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 242-6434
RogueNYC.com
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Saturday, August 8
UFC 101: Declaration
Silva vs. Griffin
no cover
$40 open bar
10pm
at:
Village Pourhouse
982 Amsterdam Ave. (between 108th & 109th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 979-BEER
VillagePourhouse.com
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This is a grass-roots fundraiser for a friend in need...
Sunday, August 9
Benefit for Tom Curiano and Katia Bassanini
Veteran NYC drummer Tom Curiano's beloved wife Katia is battling ovarian cancer.
Please come out and help them fight the good fight.
It will be a great night of non stop music, friendship, and good vibes.
Prizes, raffles...and special guests.
Appearances by :
The Itinerants, The Demolition String Band and more
suggested donation: $20
at:
The Red Lion
151 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.)
New York, NY
(212) 260-9797
RedLion-NYC.com
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Other News:
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Fantasy Football Drafts at The Village Pourhouse

Host your Fantasy Football Draft at The Village Pourhouse
The perfect Draft Experience:

Private Rooms, Rent Your Own Keg...

Open Bar Packages:
3 Hour Top Shelf Open Bar. $50 per person

3 Hour Mid Shelf Open Bar. $40 per person

3 Hour Bud Light & Well Open Bar. $35 per person

3 Hour Bud Light Open Bar. $30 per person

Open Bar & Food Packages:
The Touch Down:
3 hour Mid-shelf Open Bar & 5 Appetizer Platters Refilled. $65 per person

The Field Goal: 3 Hour Bud Light & 5 Appetizer Platters Refilled. $50 per person

The Safety: 3 Hour Bud Light & All-You-Can-Eat Wings. $35 per person
*packages do not include tax & service fee.
Two locations:
Village Pourhouse
64 Third Ave. (11th St.)
East Village
New York, NY
(212) 979-BEER
and
Village Pourhouse
982 Amsterdam Ave. (between 108th & 109th St.)
Upper West Side
New York, NY
(212) 979-BEER
Villagepourhouse.com
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Spotlight Bar: Merrion Square

Merrion Square announces new happy hours & specials:

Happy hour
Mon - Fri 10:30am to 7pm
$3 domestic bottles
$3.50 import bottles
$4 draft beers
$4 well drinks
$4 glass of wine
Check out their beer menu

Every day specials: Monday to Sunday
Free order of wings with every pitcher of beer ordered
7pm to 11pm plus all day Saturday & Sunday

Saturday & Sunday daytime special from 12pm to 6pm:
Free burger,sandwich & wrap with every two drinks ordered per person
And $3.50 Rolling rock drafts every night
at:
Merrion Square
1840 Second Ave. (95th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 831-7696
MerrionSquareNYC.com
Contact Karl for private parties
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Plan Your Party with MurphGuide.com: ===========================================
New Party Planner on MurphGuide.com
Have you had a chance to check out the MurphGuide Party Planner?
Need help finding a spot for your birthday?
What about office parties, reunions or fundraisers?
In our continuous efforts to "connect the fun to the fun people" we invite you to try our party planner:

1. Go to http://murphguide.privatepartynyc.com
2. Select the neighborhood you want to have your party.
3. Fill in your contact information.
4. Select the party criteria: Date, # of people, private room? open bar? food?
5. Click "Submit" You will get an email with some party suggestions.

Note: Since this is an automated system, the email may end up in you "bulk folder",
so please be sure to check there.
PrivatePartyNYC.com, powered by MurphGuide.com


We would be glad to hear your comments.
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Our friend Igor runs Dynamic Outdoors, a fun activities group.
You are invited to their monthly happy hour...
Wednesday, August 12
Happy Hour - International Meet & Mingle

Drink Specials: Happy Hour 5 to 7 pm
Ladies; after 7 pm get 1/2 price drinks
6-9pm
at:
Cafe Deville
103 3rd Ave. (13th St.)
New York, NY
DynamicOutdoors.com
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Our friend Dominique is producing this show, and you're invited...

Sunday, August 16
F-You Cancer
One man show starring Rob Hawke

Help raise Thyroid Cancer funds and awareness
The play is an hour with a 15 minute question and answer session.
After the play stay and enjoy drinks and appetizers.
(Everything is included in the ticket price)

Tickets are $30 and must be bought before the show.
Purchase tickets online at ticketleap.com
Produced by Dominique Faber
8pm
at:
E. 13th St. Theatre
136 E. 13th St.
New York, NY

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The Saw Doctors new single "She Loves Me" will be released on Fri. July 24.
They come to NYC in August...

Sunday, August 16 The Saw Doctors
Tickets: $45
available at Ticketweb.com
General admission: Standing Room
Doors open at 6pm
8pm show
at:
Highline Ballroom
431 W. 16th St. (between 9th & 10th Ave.)
New York, NY
highlineballroom.com
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This is our annual event where we bring the readers of MurphGuide together for a party cruise...
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Annual MurphGuide Summer Cruise

$65 in advance, $70 at the dock
Price includes open bar, hot & cold buffet,
DJ & cruise in NY harbor aboard The Temptress

Dance to the tunes of DLJ
Rain or shine
boarding: 6:30pm, departs: 7pm
return: 10pm
aboard:
The Temptress
World Yacht Marina
Pier 81 (12th Ave. & W. 41st St.)
New York, NY
Call 917 627-0858 for more info. and group rates

Murphguide.com/cruise
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Our friends Bill & Keith, aka The Beer Brothers, are putting on another Brewtopiafest...
Brewtopia
Great World Beer Festival
Friday, September 4 - Sunday, September 6

For the 1st time ever, due to demand, this year's GWBF will be three days
They have moved the venue this year to the Park Avenue Armory to better suit the visitors needs.
Tickets are on-sale now at Brewtopiafest.com
4 sessions:
Friday 6 - 10pm,
Sat: 12 - 4pm and 5 - 9pm,
Sunday 12 - 4pm
at:
The Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Ave.
New York, NY

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Save the Dates:

Mark your calendar for the following upcoming events.
More details to follow in future newsletters & on our website...

Thursday, August 27: MurphGuide Annual Summer Cruise
September 4-6: Brewtopia Great World Beer Festival
September 12: Riverside Park Oyster Festival
Thursday, Sept. 24: Adam's Angels Salute to Firefighters at Saloon