Friday, May 2nd, 2008
Snitch Closing Party
After running its course, rockin' the flatiron district's busy W. 21st St. for 4 years, Snitch is closing its doors.
The Chelsea bar with a rock-and-roll vibe has played host to Metallica, Anthrax, Hoobastank, Smashing Pumpkins, the Donnas, Marilyn Manson, Alice In Chains, and countless rockers, both known and unknown, b's, wannabes and never will bes. Scott Weiland, Duff McKagan and Fuel vocalist Brett Scallions were investors at one point early in the bar's life. You never knew who might stop by or pop onto the stage.
So Snitch invites you to
"Gather up all of your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, lovers, ex-lovers (no fighting) and help us send this *infamous* Den of Sin down in history!"
For table reservations, contact staci@velvetsky.com
9pm to 4am
at:
Snitch
59 W. 21st St.
(between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
Flatiron District
New York, NY
(212) 727-7775
SnitchBar.com
Links:
SnitchBar.com
Snitch (myspace)
MurphGuide Directory of Live Music Venues in NYC
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Snitch is Closing - Closing Party May 2
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Labels: bar closing, lounge, rock n roll, Snitch
Taste of Hope 2008 ACS Benefit - Wed. April 30
Wednesday, April 30
The American Cancer Society Presents
Taste of Hope 2008
Featuring some of the best dining New York City offers.
Sample delicious and delectable dishes prepared by popular chefs from New York City's hottest restaurants. A list of Participating Restaurants can be found below.
Enjoy fabulous wines and sip sensational cocktails while participating in the silent auction and raffle.
Take home a fantastic gift bag with lots of great swag!
NEW FOR 2008: Doors open to VIPs one hour early.
VIP ticket holders will have the unique opportunity to participate in a cooking demonstration with Tribeca Grill's Executive Chef, Stephen Lewandowski, promptly at 7pm.
They will also enjoy a specialty cocktail and dish along with exclusive butler service in the VIP lounge
All of the wines offered by The Grape Exchange will be available for purchase at the event and delivery to your home.
Designer Laundry will be offering a selection of discounted designer clothing and accessories for sale.
A percentage of all wine, clothing and accessory sales will benefit the American Cancer Society
Event Tickets: $150 in advance, $175 at the door (restaurant tasting, open bar and gift bag)
VIP Tickets: $250, advance sales only (admission one hour early, cooking demonstration with Tribeca Grill's Exectutive Chef Stephan Lewandowski, specialty cocktail and dish with exclusive butler service in the VIP lounge)
Tickets can be purchased on-line at:
community.acsevents.org
Taste of Hope will assist the American Cancer Society in raising funds to reach their 2015 goal of saving 5 million lives by reducing cancer mortality by 50% and cancer incidence by 25%
Participating Restaurants:
Bamboo 52
Beacon
The Black & White Cookie Company
Blue Fin
Butter
Central Park Boathouse
Chinatown Brasserie
Ciao Bella Gelato
Coole Swan Liqueur
Ditch Plains
Django
Freeze 24/7
Garrett Popcorn
Geisha
Havana Central
Islero
JTE Spirits
Landmarc
Les Halles Brasserie
Lucid Absinthe
McCormick & Schmick's
Moda
Molyvos
Nappants Catering
Oceana
One If By Land, Two If By Sea
Pamplona
Pera Mediterranean Brasserie
Philip Marie
RAIN
Riingo
Roy's New York
Serendipity 3
Seven Bar & Grill
Stanton Social
Socialista
Supermac
The Kitchen Club & Chibi's Bar
Thor
Tony's Di Napoli
Tribeca Grill
Vespa
Voyant Chai
Wine Cellar Sorbet
'wichcraft
Wednesday, April 30
Taste of Hope
6:30pm - VIP admission
7:30pm - General Admission
at:
The Puck Building
295 Lafayette St. (Houston St.)
New York, NY
acsevents.org
for more info. contact Pamela Mohr
212 237-3904
pamela.mohr@cancer.org
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Labels: American Cancer Society, benefit, Puck Building, Stephen Lewandowski, Taste of Hope, Tribeca Grill
Monday, April 28, 2008
New Bar: Bourbon Street Opens on Restaurant Row
While bar hopping with by friends Tim & Darren, I popped in to the brand new Bourbon Street Bar & Grille Friday night. You have to see the place. It is a beautiful bar & restaurant, and is sure to be a hit with both New Yorkers and tourists alike.
Owners Tony Doyle & Brian Connell, of The House of Brews, were there to greet the crowd who were on hand to help inaugurate the new bar. Brian gave us a grand tour of the place, which includes balcony seating overlooking Restaurant Row; a long mahogany bar in the main room, with high ceilings and Bourbon Street gaslights; and a comfortable lounge area in the back of the main floor (which used to house Danny's Skylight Room). The skylight has been replaced with a solid roof, so that the upstairs bar will have a backyard patio for outdoor drinking (pending approval). The upstairs bar & dining area overlooks the main floor, with wrought iron railing adding to the Bourbon Street motif.
Bourbon Street
346 W. 46th St.
(between 8th & 9th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 245-2030
BourbonNY.com
Brian then showed us the spacious kitchen and introduced us to Executive Chef Tommy Hines, up from Louisiana to provide the authentic New Orleans menu. Unfortunately, the kitchen was already closing up by the time I got there, so I did not get a chance to sample the food (yet).
But I plan to be back.
Since we were in a New Orleans mood, Tim & I ended the night up at The Big Easy, where our friend Terry was hosting his monthly Zodiac Party.
The Big Easy
1768 Second Ave. (between 92nd & 93rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 348-0879
BigEasyNYC.com
"Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou..."
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Labels: Bourbon Street Bar and Grille, House of Brews, new bar, outdoor drinking, The Big Easy
Sunday, April 27, 2008
NY Bars in the News
In the newspapers...
Scores Can't Shake The Booze Ban (Daily News)
In the magazines...
Marquee Owner justifies $400 vodka (New York magazine)
Minetta Tavern Will Close for McNally Makeover May 6 (New York magazine)
and in the blogs...
Galapagos Moves, Natural Selection Takes Over (Gothamist)
Interview with Alan Harding, owner of Gowanas Yacht Club (Gothamist)
Rooftop Garden at Studio B (NY Post)
New Bar Review: Bowery Wine Company (Imbible)
Paying Our Respects: A Final Visit to Minetta Tavern (Eater)
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Labels: Alan Harding, Bowery Wine Company, Galapagos, Gowanas Yacht Club, In the News, Keith McNally, Marquee, Minetta Tavern, Natural Selection, Scores, Studio B
Today in NYC
• Cat & Fiddle Session at Slainte
• Kill the Cask Sundays at The House of Brews
• Hasina Listening Party at Parkside Lounge
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Labels: today in NYC
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Today in NYC
• The Niagaras at Stout
• Slightly Known People at The Green Room
• Milo Z at Ulysses'
• Jameson's Revenge at Dr. Gilbert's
• World Pong Tour at Porky's
• 2U at Smith's Bar
• Funk / Soul Night at The Underscore
• Block Party at Calico Jack's & McFadden's
• Covenant House Benefit at Prime
• 80s Party at Mad River
• Dandelion at The Gael Pub
• Alawan at Porky's NYC
• Don McCloskey at The Sidewalk Cafe
MurphGuide Events Calendar
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Don McCloskey at Sidewalk - Sat. April 26
Our friend Don McCloskey performs this Saturday at Sidewalk.
Don is one of our favorite local artists, and Sidewalk is one of Don's favorite venues, so you are in for a treat. Show officially starts at 11pm, but if you want to get a decent seat, you should get there by 10:30pm.
Saturday, April 26
Don McCloskey
free admission
10:30pm
at:
The Sidewalk Cafe
94 Avenue A (6th St.)
New York, NY
Links:
Don McCloskey
Don McCloskey (myspace)
Buy Don's CDs "Bombs Over Bristol' & "Northern Liberties" (cdbaby.com)
The Fort at Sidewalk Cafe
And check out this "unofficial" video of Don's "Son of it All" that student Dan Mingle did as a video project for his uPenn film class.
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Labels: don mccloskey, live music, sidewalk, video
Zodiac Party - April 25
Here is a chance for anyone with a Birthday in April to celebrate their birth month. Show your valid ID at the door and if your birthday falls in April you'll get discounted drinks all night.
Aries (beginning of April) and Taurus (end of April) are the zodiac signs celebrating tonight.
Friday, April 25
The Big Easy Monthly Zodiac Party
$2 Coors Light Drafts
$3 Mixed Drinks
$3 Zodiac Shots
$6 Monster Bombs
For those who's birthday's don't fall in April they will have a few drink specials for you, too:
2 For 1 Coors Light Cans
$3 Zodiac Shots
The Coors Light Girls will be visiting from 11pm to 1am and will be giving away some free T-shirts, Hats, Garters, Coors Boy Shorts, and some 6 in 1 Coors Light Game tables (Air hockey, Ping pong, etc...). As usual there will be bar top dancing funnels and much more.
The Big Easy
1768 Second Ave.
(bet. 92nd & 93rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 348-0879
BigEasyNYC.com
Myspace.com/bigeasynyc
Links:
Daily-horoscopes.com
Coors Light
BigEasyNYC.com
The Big Easy NYC (myspace)
Bars for Your Birthday
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Labels: birthday, coors light, event, The Big Easy
Tres De Mayo Pub Crawl - Sat. May 3
Saturday, May 3
Tres de Mayo Pub Crawl
$15 per person includes:
$1 Bud Light Drafts | $2 Coronas | $2 Dos Equis |$2 Margaritas | $3 Sauza Tequila Shots
from 12 - 8pm at participating bars.
Registration Bar:
The Village Pourhouse
64 Third Ave (11th St.)
New York, NY
PourhouseNYC.com
Purchase tickets on-line
Participating bars:
Bar None, Black Bear Lodge, Bull's Head Tavern,
Failte Irish Whiskey Bar, King's Head Tavern, Whiskey River,
Village Pourhouse, Villa NYC, Still, Telephone Bar,
Copper Door Tavern, Dip
Links:
Purchase tickets on-line via etix.com
MurphGuide Directory of Cinco de Mayo Parties in NYC
MurphGuide Directory of NY Mexican Bars
CincodeMayoNYC.com
PourhouseNYC.com
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Labels: bar none, black bear lodge, bull's head tavern, cinco de mayo, Failte Irish Whiskey Bar, king's head tavern, mexican bars, pub crawl, tres de mayo, village pourhouse, whiskey river
Today in NYC - April 25
• Zodiac Party at The Big Easy
• Bob & Norm at Blackstones
• Dave Matthews Night at Saloon
• Piranha Brothers at Smith's Bar
• Ashley presents Live Music at The Underscore
• Live Music + Grupo Latin Vibe at Parkside Lounge
• Coors Light Promo at Rogue
• GNYC-TV presents Live Music at The Mean Fiddler
• Grand Re-Opening Pink Carpet Event at Porky's NYC
• Acoustic Adventure at An Beal Bocht
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Labels: today in NYC
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Party for a Purpose to Benefit Covenant House - April 26
Saturday, April 26
Covenant House Young Professionals Committee presents...
Party for a Purpose
open bar from 8pm - 12am
Music will be provided by DJ Jus Ske
Tickets are $65 and can be purchased at Covenanthouseny.org/
8pm
at:
Prime
511 W. 28th St. (between 10th & 11th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 268-5105
Links:
Covenant House
Prime Nightclub
DJ Jus Ske
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Labels: benefit, covenant house, event, nightclub, prime
Today in NYC - April 24
• Ashley presents Live Music at The Underscore
• Bowfire at The Beacon Theatre
• Prom Night 1999 at McFadden's
• MMA Singles Beer Tasting at Village Pourhouse
• Girls Night Out at Butterfield 8
• Nancy Atlas Project + Brian Mitchell at Parkside
• Old Speckled Hen Promo at Parkside Lounge
• Tom Riccobono and Mark West at Smith's Bar
• Jenna Nicholls Debut Record Release at Living Room
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Labels: today in NYC
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
MurphGuide Weekly Newsletter
This Week
1. Coming This Week: Bourbon Street Bar & Grille
2. David Shapiro's Hamptons Happy Hour at Stir: Wed. April 23
3. Bowfire at The Beacon Theater, Thu. April 24
4. Zodiac Party at The Big Easy
5. World Pong Tour at Porky's: Sat. April 26
6. Covenant House Benefit at Rare: Sat. April 26
7. 80s Party at Mad River Bar: Sat. April 26
8. Live Music Spotlight
[more...]
Other News:
1. Spotlight Bar: Bar 13
[more...]
Upcoming
1. New Traditional Session at Slainte: Sunday nights
2. ACS Taste of Hope at The Puck Building: Wed. April 30
3. Kruise for Kids Launch Party at Eamonn's: Thu. May 1
4. Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl: Sat. May 3
5. I Love the 80s Party at Dewey`s Flatiron: Sat. May 3
6. USO Benefit Concert at Peggy O'Neill`s, Coney Island: Sat. May 3
7. Cinco de Mayo Parties: Mon. May 5
8. Kruise for Kids Benefit for Project Children: Wed. June 11
9. Save the Dates
[more...]
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Today in NYC - April 23
• Pre-Cinco de Mayo Party at Rogue
• Ray Greiche at The Back Fence
• MMA Singles Game Night at Stone Creek
• Dollar Beer Night at TG Whitney's
• Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Wicked Wednesday at The Big Easy
MurphGuide Events Calendar
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Labels: today in NYC
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Earth Day - Outdoor Drinking
Happy Earth Day!
Celebrate the beauty of nature by drinking outside today.
Check out our page on Outdoor Drinking in NYC.
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Labels: earth day, outdoor drinking
Monday, April 21, 2008
Big Quiz Thing at Crash Mansion - April 21
Pub quizzes, or trivia nights in bars, are becoming increasingly popular.
Often used to bring people in on slower nights, they end up drawing a crowd of loyal followers.
One of the very popular quizzes is "The Big Quiz Thing", currently housed at Crash Mansion.
Quizmaster Noah Tarnow & his sidekick, EDP (Eric de Picciotto), present 5 rounds of trivia including video round (this week: Cartoon Characters on Stage), audio round ("Yacht Rock") and their famous lightning round. Tarnow produces, hosts and writes the questions, with music provided by DJ GB.
Monday, April 21
The Big Quiz Thing
$7 admission
7:30pm
at:
Crash Mansion
199 Bowery (Spring St.)
New York, NY
(212) 982-0740
CrashMansion.com
Links:
MurphGuide Directory of NYC Pub Quizzes
The Big Quiz Thing
Big Quiz Thing (blog)
Big Quiz Thing (myspace)
Noah Tarnow's 2004 profile in Gothamist
EDPnyc.com
Crash Mansion
See The Big Quiz Thing video below:
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Labels: crash manion, pub quiz, the big quiz thing
Today in NYC - April 21
• Bluegrass Monday at Parkside Lounge
• Big Quiz Thing at Crash Mansion
• Mike Rocket & the Stars at Arlene's Grocery
• Monday Daily Specials
• Happy Hour Specials
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Labels: today in NYC
Sunday, April 20, 2008
NY Bars in the News
In the newspapers...
4 AM Last Calls Could be headed the Way of Smoky Bars (NY Sun)
Last Call: 2AM Closing Times a Sobering Reality (NY Post)
Pearl Oyster Bar vs. Ed's Lobster Bar Lawsuit Settled (NY Times)
Elaine's 45th Anniverary (NY Times)
David Hasselhoff's Pickup Game Isn't So Hot (Daily News)
In the magazines...
Time Out New York's 2008 Eat Out Awards (Time Out NY)
Arlo and Esme Opens in Former East Village Yacht Club (NY Mag)
and in the blogs...
John Varvatos Opens in former CBGBs Site (Jeremiah's Vanishing New York)
Distinguished Cocktails at Wakamba Cocktail Lounge (Lost City)
New Tequila Bar at Mi Cocina (bottomlessdish)
The Best Margaritas Midtown Has to Offer (Gridskipper)
New Bar Review: The Bowery Electric (Imbible)
Drink Later, Dance More (Twerking Hard in the East Village)
A Guide to Recognizing Your Restaurants: Bar Milano vs. Milano's Bar (Grub Street)
Gotta Love the Hoff (Diary of Third & Long)
Maximillian Bell's (Hawthorne Street)
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Labels: Arlo and Esme, bar milano, CBGBs, closing time, Elaine's, In the News, margaritas, Maximillian Bell's, mi Cocina, milano's bar, tequila, The Bowery Electric, Third and Long, Wakamba Cocktail Lounge
Today in NYC - April 20
• Ray Greiche at Banc Cafe
• GGRD Jeerleaders Fundraiser at Mason Dixon
• Cat & Fiddle Session at Slainte
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Labels: today in NYC
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Fight Night: Hopkins vs. Calzaghe - April 19
Joe Calzaghe and Bernard Hopkins meet tonight in a light-heavyweight boxing match in Las Vegas.
Welshman Calzaghe (44-0) comes to the US to face the American Hopkins (48-4-1).
Boxing fans in NYC can watch the game at certain bars that will be showing the pay-per-view event. Here are a couple we know are showing the fight:
Failte Irish Whiskey Bar will be showing the bout, which starts at 9:45pm
They will also air the Oscar De La Hoya vs. Steve Forbes fight on Saturday, May 3
Failte Irish Whiskey Bar
531 Second Ave.
(between 29th & 30th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 725-9440
FailteNYC.com
In addition to the boxing match, The Mean Fiddler is also showing the UFC World Welterweight Championship bout: Matt Serra vs. George St. Pierre.
The Mean Fiddler shows all Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts.
The Mean Fiddler
266 W. 47th St.
(between Broadway & Eighth Ave.)
New York, NY
212 354-2950
TheMeanFiddlerNYC.com
Links:
MurphGuide Directory of NYC Sports Bars
Ultimate Fighting Championship
HBO Boxing
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Labels: boxing, event, Failte Irish Whiskey Bar, The Mean Fiddler, UFC
Today in NYC - April 19
• Upper East Side Bar Tour for a Good Cause
• Gotham Girls Roller Derby at LIU
• Ray Greiche Trio at The Back Fence
• Slightly Known People at The Green Room
• NY Feis on Staten Island
• Sonovagun + Dan Donnelly at Ulysses'
• Jameson's Revenge at An Beal Bocht Cafe
• 2U at The Gael Pub
• Grand Opening of The Habitat
• Orrin Star's Bluegrass Workshop at Parkside Lounge
• Rubber Souls at Smith's Bar
• Americana/Roots/Alt.Country Night at TheUnderscore
• Fight Night: UFC & Boxing at The Mean Fiddler
• Florida Gators Happy Hour at The Town Tavern
• Team in Training Fundraiser at The Town Tavern
• Fight Night: Hopkins v. Calzaghe at Failte
• April Birthdays Party at McFadden's
• April Birthdays Drink Free at Calico Jack's
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Labels: today in NYC
Friday, April 18, 2008
Today in NYC - April 18
• Shotgun Party at Whistlin Dixie's Texas Tavern
• Benefit Wine Tasting at Grotto Azzurra
• Screaming Orphans at An Beal Bocht Cafe
• Spare Time at Blackstones
• Geoff Hartwell + Grupo Latin Vibe at Parkside Lnge
• Blues / Soul / R&B Night at The Underscore
• GNYC-TV presents at The Mean Fiddler
MurphGuide Events Calendar
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Shotgun Party at Whistlin' Dixie's - Friday, April 18
Friday, April 18 1st Annual Shotgun Party
$4 oil cans all night
all domestic beer half price
free Twisted Teas & Coors Light cans from 6-8pm with reservations
Oil can shotgun contest at midnight
$100 cash for fastest male & female draw
$50 Dixies gift certificate for cleanest female chug
at:
Whistlin' Dixie's Texas Tavern
714 Eleventh Ave. (W. 51st St.)
(212) 349-4370
New York, NY
DixiesTexasTavern.com
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Labels: event, parties, whistlin' dixie's texas tavern
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Today in NYC - April 17
• Spring Fling at The Town Tavern
• Legacy Brewing Co. Tasting at Dive 75
• Jewish Hurry Date at Cupping Room Cafe
• Superego Comedy + Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Coney Island Lager Beer Promo at Parkside Lounge
• David Shapiro's Hamptons Happy Hour at Overlook
• C.O.A.L.G. at Smith's Bar
• Electro / New Wave Night at The Underscore
• Ladies Night at The Big Easy
• Thirsty Thursday at The East End
• New Blue: Live Blues at Rebar
• Late Night Happy Hour at Metro 53
• BBQ Rib Night at Rathbone's
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Today in NYC - April 16
• The Quiet Party at Madame X
• Bill Popp & the Tapes at Crash Mansion
• Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Erick Jackson & Friends at Smith's Bar
• Netparty at Duvet
• Hurry Date at Kush Lounge
MurphGuide Events Calendar
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MurphGuide Weekly Newsletter
This Week
1. The Quiet Party at Madame X: Wed. April 16
2. Netparty at Duvet: Wed. April 16
3. Spring Fling at The Town Tavern: Thu. April 17
4. David Shapiro's Hamptons Happy Hour: Thu. April 17
5. Manhattan Wine Group Benefit Tasting at Grotto Azzura: Fri. April 18
6. Whistlin' Dixie's Shotgun Party: Fri. April 18
7. Gotham Girls Roller Derby: Bout vs. Philly Sat. April 19
8. Gotham Girls Jeerleaders Fundraiser at Mason Dixon: Sun. April 20
9. Live Music Spotlight
[more...]
Other News:
1. Enter to win comp tickets to Gotham Girls Roller Derby
[more...]
Upcoming
1. Bowfire at The Beacon Theater, Thu. April 24
2. ACS Taste of Hope at The Puck Building: Wed. April 30
3. Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl: Sat. May 3
4. Kruise for Kids Benefit for Project Children: Wed. June 11
5. Save the Dates
[more...]
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Gotham Girls Roller Derby - Enter to Win Tickets
Our friends at Gotham Girls Roller Derby kick off their 2008 season this Saturday, April 19 with a doubleheader:Gotham Girls Roller Derby is NYC's first and only "fast skatin', butt kickin', skirt flirtin', hard smackin' all-female roller derby league".
First a warmup mini-bout:
Connecticut Rollergirls All-Stars vs. GGRD's new Traveling B-team,
and then the main event...
GGRD Travel Team
vs.
Philly Rollergirls All-Stars, the "Liberty Belles"
Tix available at brownpapertickets.com
Enter to win free tickets courtesy of MurphGuide.com and GGRD.
We will be giving away two pairs of tickets to all Gotham Girls Roller Derby bouts in 2008, starting with this Saturday's bout. Enter to win at MurphGuide.com/promo/gothamgirls.htm
Saturday, April 19
Doors 6:30pm, bout begins 7:30pm
at:
Schwartz Athletic Center
1 University Plaza
Brooklyn, NY
For more info, call (646) 405-9803 or email
tix@gothamgirlsrollerderby.com
Links:
Enter to win tickets (MurphGuide)
Purchase tickets (Brownpapertickets)
GothamGirlsRollerDerby.com
Gotham Girls Roller Derby (myspace)
Schwartz Athletic Center
And Then What Happened? (our write-up from last year)
The video below is from the GGRD 2006 season, with music by Uncle Leon and the Alibis.
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Labels: brooklyn, event, gotham girls roller derby, sports, uncle leon, video
Monday, April 14, 2008
2U - "The World's Second Best U2 Show" at The Gael Pub April 19
U2 Tribute Band 2U bills themselves at "The World's Second Best U2 Show".
They perform extensively in the northeast, and are appearing this Saturday, April 19 at The Gael Pub on NY's upper east side.
They also appear at Smith's Bar on April 26.
Paul Mahos (of New Life Crisis) fronts this U2 tribute show on lead vocals & guitar. He is joined by Joseph Cumia (of Rotgut, with his brother Anthony of O & A fame) on lead guitar and vocals. They are backed by Denis Perry (Bass and Vocals) and Timothy Bellew (Drums and Sequencing).
Saturday, April 19
2U at The Gael Pub
$5 cover
9:30pm at:
The Gael Pub
1465 Third Ave.
(between 82nd & 83rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 517-4141
TheGaelPubNYC.com
Links:
2U
2U (myspace)
The Gael Pub
New Life Crisis
MurphGuide Events Calendar
MurphGuide Directory of Live Music Venues in NYC
See video below...
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Labels: 2U, live music, The Gael Pub, U2 Tribute, video
The Blind Pig - 1-Year Anniversary
Congratulations to our friends at Blind Pig on their 1-Year Anniversary!
A blind pig is a prohibition-era slang for a place selling alcoholic beverages. Also known as a speakeasey.
New York's modern-era Blind Pig, opened in 2007, is celebrating their 1-year anniversary this week. It hearkens back to a prohibition-era bar with good food, good drink and good times.
Blind Pig
233 E. 14th St.
(between 2nd & 3rd Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 209-1573
BlindPigBar.com
myspace.com/blindpigbar
Stop in and say cheers to Liam and all the gang at Blind Pig.
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Labels: anniversary, blind pig, speakeasy, spotlight bar
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Hillary Clinton Has a Shot of Whiskey
Hillary Clinton was recently spotted "drinking" a shot of whiskey, I guess to show what a 'regular' person she is. (see video below). If Ms. Clinton ever wants to drink whiskey in her "home" state, here are a few suggestions from our MurphGuide Directory of NY Scotch & Whiskey Bars:
In business for more than twenty years, The Kinsale Tavern has one of the largest selections of whiskey in New York City.
The Kinsale Tavern
1672 Third Ave. (bet. 93rd & 94th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 348-4370
Kinsale.com
St. Andrew's boasts the largest selection of single malt scotches in the city. See their scotch list.
St. Andrew's
120 W. 44th St. (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 840-8413
StAndrewsNYC.com
Failte Irish Whiskey Bar is the place to sample an Irish whiskey. They have over 20 brands, including the hard to find like Paddys, Midleton Rare and Very Rare, Lockes, and Connemara Whiskeys..
Failte Irish Whiskey Bar
531 Second Ave.
(bet. 29th & 30th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 725-9440
FailteNYC.com
New York's lower east side was once dubbed "The Whiskey Ward".
Check out the whiskey menu and try Flights of whiskey at:
The Whiskey Ward
121 Essex St.
(bet. Rivington & Delancey St.)
New York, NY
(212) 477-2998
TheWhiskeyWard.com
Other Suggestions for whiskey lovers:
Puck Fair:
298 Lafayette St. (bet. Houston & Prince) New York, NY (212) 431-1200
Whiskey River:
575 Second Ave. (32nd St.) New York, NY (212) 679-6799
Keen's Steakhouse:
72 W. 36th St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.) New York, NY (212) 947-3636
See more at MurphGuide Directory of NY Scotch & Whiskey Bars
Is Hillary faking it?
It looks phony to me, or at least is a breach of drinking etiquette.
Watch the video below. She clinks "cheers" to the folks at the bar, then takes (fakes) a sip.
Then she moves away from the people at the bar she just clinked glasses with, and hides amid her handlers, turning her back to the camera. It looks like they are explaining how they will get rid of the shot. This is where they probably dump or switch glasses.
When she turns back around, notice that her hand is covering the glass, so you never actually see the whiskey going down. That's probably because the glass is already empty. Then she emphatically tilts her head back, trying to sell it.
What do you think? Real or fake?
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Labels: Hillary Clinton, scotch, whiskey bars, whisky
Sundays at Seven - April 13
Our friend Fiona Walsh hosts a monthly comedy/music show featuring the best comic, music and solo performers, on the second Sunday of each month. It starts at 7pm, hence the name, "Sundays at Seven".
Sunday, April 13
Sundays at Seven
Hosted and produced by
Fiona Walsh (Galway Comedy Festival) and Ann Design (The Duplex)
This month, the line-up features:
Danny Leary - On the Rocks, Comedy Central
Gregory K - National Headliner
Kendra Cunningham - Boston Comedy Festival
Richie Byrnes - National Headliner, Carolines
Rena Zager - Comedy Central
and music by Enda Keegan - tours with Bagatelle
Admission: $10 (non- members), $8 (members)
7pm
at:
The Irish Arts Center
553 W. 51st St. (between 10th & 11th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212)757-3318
Irishartscenter.org
Links:
Sundays at Seven (myspace)
Irish Arts Center
Danny Leary
Kendra Cunningham
Enda Keegan
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Labels: cabaret, comedy, enda keegan, Fiona Walsh, irish, irish arts center, live music
Friday, April 11, 2008
Today in NYC
• Ray Greiche Trio at The Back Fence
• Manhattan Wine Group at The Plumm
• Jameson's Revenge at Hurley's Saloon
• GNYCTV presents at The Mean Fiddler
• All Over Booking: Live Music at The Underscore
• The Neil Johnson Band at Smith's Bar
• Unforgettable Fire at Vintage
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
Celtic Cross - The Shores of America
Celtic Cross will be performing at
MurphGuide Night at The Baggot Inn
on Thursday, April 10.
Also on the line-up:
Ray Greiche, Paranoid Larry, & The Itinerants.
The show starts at 6:30pm, with Celtic Cross scheduled to go on around 10pm. Admission is $5 before 9:30pm, $10 after.
The Baggot Inn
83 W. 3rd St. (bet. Thompson & Sullivan St.)
New York, NY
(212) 477-0622
BaggotInn.com
Below is a video of Celtic Cross' appearance on Fox News singing "The Shores of America"
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Labels: baggot Inn, celtic cross, live music, video