The Academy Awards are tonight. In our continuous efforts to "connect the fun to the fun people", here are some bars in NYC hosting Oscar parties...
Sunday, February 22
Oscar Night at Mercury Bar
Watch on the big screen with sound
$5 champagne
$3 Brangelina shots
party starting 6:30pm
Awards show 8pm
at:
493 3rd Ave.
(between 33rd & 34th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 683-2645
MercuryBarNYC.com
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Sunday, February 22
Oscar Viewing Party
Watch and critique the fashions on the red carpet during the pre-show.
Enjoy popcorn and cocktails.
Cast your own ballots and predict the top 5 award categories.
19 HD Plasmas, 3 HD Projection TV’s and 2 HD LCD Screens
at:
64 Third Ave. (11th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 979-BEER
PourhouseNYC.com
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Sunday, February 22
Tex in the City & Ballyhoo Promotions present...
Oscar Party 2009
Enjoy discounted food and drinks all night long
Big flat screen TVs showing nothing but the Oscars.
Ballots for sale with chances
to win lots of great prize packages given out during commercial breaks.
Brush up on your trivia, too, for even MORE chances to win.
Doors open at 6:30pm
Oscars start at 8pm
free admission
at:
Comix
353 W. 14th St. (Ninth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 524-2500
ComixNY.com
RSVP to kcrews@comixny.com with your name
and number of party in attendance
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Sunday, February 22
3rd Annual Oscar Bash
The BIG ceremony on the BIG screen
Theater seating and red carpet entrance
Oscar Ballot competition with GRAND $ PRIZE
Movie Trivia and Acceptance Speeches during commercial breaks
Best Dressed Awards
Snacks and Popcorn throughout the night
The BEST movie based Specialty drink menu!
at:
South 4th
90 South 4th St. (Berry St.)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 218-7478
South4thBar.com
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Sunday, February 22
Oscar Night
specials all night
at:
Social
795 Eighth Ave.
(between 48th & 49th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 459-0643
SocialBarNYC.com
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Sunday, February 22
Oscar Night
glamerous drink specials
all night
at:
Latitude
783 Eighth Ave.
(between 47th & 48th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 245-3034
LatitudeBarNYC.com
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Sunday, February 22 Oscar Night at Arctica
12 TVs, 2 big screens,
fireplace, leather arm chairs
Drink specials
7pm - midnightat:
Arctica Bar
384 Third Ave. (between 27th & 28th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 725-4477
ArcticaBar.com
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$4 Domestic Drafts/Mixed Well Drinks
during the Oscar Telecast;
Optional Oscars Pool with
a chance to win a bar tab (free to play).
at:
Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com
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Sunday, February 22
Murray Hill's
Oscar Party
at:
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette St.
(between Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 539-8777
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Oscar Parties in NYC
Today in NYC: Sunday, February 22
• Chico O'Farrill's Afro-Cuban Jazz Orch. at Birdlan
• Sunday Night Live at New York Comedy Club
• Comedy Night at The Gael Pub
• Mardi Gras Celebration at Tracks Raw Bar & Grill
• Tulane Alumni of NYMardi Gras Event at Town Tavern
• Mike Birbiglia: Sleepwalk with Me
• Everything Burns Tour at Mercury Lounge
• Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Gambling for Charity
Although regular casino gambling is not legalized in New York, there are certain loopholes that will allow it. For example, gambling for charity. Tonight there are two opportunities...
Saturday, February 21
Barbara Brennan S.T.A.R. Fund Casino Night
Benefit to raise fund for the Barbara Brennan S.T.A.R. Fund
Admission: $75 per person
includes beer & wine
hors d'oeuvres
$25 worth of "Fun Money"
[All gamers will be playing with "Fun Money",
which can be redeemed for raffle tickets for a chance to win fabulous prizes.]
For more information please call Bridgette Foley
917 691-4915
Cocktail attire
7pm
at:
St. Ignatius Loyola School
Wallace Hall
Park Ave. & E. 84th St.
New York, NY
The Barbara Brennan S.T.A.R. (Student Tuition Assitance Relief) Fund provides financial assistance to families that fall upon hard times. It was created in 2003 by the Brennan family to provide financial support to St. Ignatius families who have become unable to meet their financial obligations at the school, thus allowing the kids to continue their education uninterrupted.
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Saturday, February 21
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of NYC present...
Big Night Out
An evening of cocktails, casino games and more
The event features:
*Top Shelf Open Bar
*Casino Games
*Texas hold 'em Poker Tournament
*Gourmet Food Stations
*An array of silent auction items
* Music by DJ Mode
*VIP Lounge
Tickets start at $150.Click here to purchase tickets.
For more information please contact Roxanne Scher at 212-686-2042
or email SpEventsManager@bigsnyc.org
at:
Cipriani Wall Street
55 Wall St. (Between William & Hanover St.)
New York, NY
(212) 699-4099
bigsnyc.org
Mardi Gras Parties in NYC: Saturday, February 21, 2009
#6, 7, 8 & 9 in our series on Mardi Gras Parties in NYC.
Full details at our special Mardi Gras page:
MurphGuide.com/mardigas
In addition to Lindy's Second Ave. Mardi Gras Stroll, here are some more Mardi Gras parties happening tonight...
Saturday, February 21
Mardi Gras Extravaganza Party
featuring...
The Sugartone Brass Band
7:30pm till 10:30pm
(New Orleans Jazz)
then late night DJ
at:
Bourbon Street
346 W. 46th St.
(between 8th & 9th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 245-2030
BourbonNY.com
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Saturday, February 21
Broadway Dive's
Big Mardi Gras Karaoke Party
hosted by Jenny and Alanna
This is also a benefit for the Safety Net Program.
Sing a song, have a drink, collect some Mardi Gras beads
and help support a good cause
at:
2262 Broadway
(between 101st & 102nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 856-2662
DiveBarNYC.com
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Saturday, February 21
Mardi Gras Party at The Mean Fiddler
$4 Corona
$4 Shots of Southern Comfort
at:
The Mean Fiddler
266 W. 47th St.
(bet. Broadway & Eighth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 354-2950
TheMeanFiddlerNYC.com
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Saturday February 21
Mardi Gras Jam
with the Meters' Leo Nocentelli
and Trombone Shorty
Goldstar.com
8pm
at:
B.B. King's
237 W. 42nd St.
(Times Square)
New York, NY
2nd Avenue Mardi Gras Stroll: Sat. Feb. 21
#5 in our series on Mardi Gras Parties in NYC.
Full details at our special Mardi Gras page:
MurphGuide.com/mardigas
Saturday, February 21
Second Avenue Mardi Gras Stroll
$10 w/2 cans of food, $15 without
Enjoy $2 Miller Lite draft
$3 Miller Chills
$3 MGD 64
$4 Hurricanes
and food & shooter specials until 9pm
at Participating Bars
Register 1-6pm
at:
244 E. 53rd St.
(bet. Second & Third Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 888-5772
TGWhitneys.com
Participating Bars:
307 E. 53rd St.
(bet. First & Second Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 838-1810
Metro53.com
987 Second Ave.
(between 52nd & 53rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 223-4224
TurtleBayNYC.com
251 E. 52nd St. (Second Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 593-4321
OpalBar.com
plus...
TGWhitneys.com, Cornerstone Tavern, Manchester Pub, McAnn's on First, Mantra, Niall's on 52nd
Details at:
LindyPromo.com
Today in NYC: Saturday, February 21
• Mardi Gras Celebration at Tracks Raw Bar & Grill
• Lindy Promotions 2nd Ave. Mardi Gras Stroll
• Mardi Gras Extravaganza at Bourbon Street
• Mardi Gras Party w TheDirty Stayouts at 773 Lounge
• Black 47 at Connolly's
• Date & Dash at Duvet
• MMA Singles Snow Tubing Adventure Night
• MMA Singles Indoor Tennis Clinic
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• February Birthdays Party at McFadden's
• Mike Birbiglia: Sleepwalk With Me
• The Forgotten Heroes at Smith's Bar
• UFC: 95 at Rogue
• The Itinerants at Paddy Reilly's
• Broadway Dive's Big Mardi Gras Karaoke Party
• Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
• Gran Funk at An Beal Bocht
• TV Headliner Show at Broadway Comedy Club
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Victor Calderone at Pacha
• Stand Up Comedy at New York Comedy Club
• Diamond Club Music Band at O'Flanagan's
• P.O.S. at Mercury Lounge
• Delta Spirit at Bowery Ballroom
• Emo Phillips at Comix
• UFC 95 at Village Pourhouse
• Brian Monaghan at Pig n Whistle
• Songwriters by the Sea w/Joe D'Urso (Asbury Park)
• Big Brothers/Big Sisters Big Night Out at Cipriani
• Seanchai & the Unity Squad at Rocky Sullivan's
Friday, February 20, 2009
Mardi Gras Parties in NYC: Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!
Mardi Gras isn't until Tuesday, but the festivities kick off tonight at these NYC establishments.
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!
Full details at our special Mardi Gras page:
MurphGuide.com/mardigas
With one of the owners named Pat O'Brien, they just have to celebrate Mardi Gras...
Friday, February 20 - Tuesday, February 24
Mardi Gras Celebration at Tracks
Special Cajun menu all weekend and up through Mardi Gras
Authentic Pat O'Brien hurricanes
at:
Tracks Raw Bar & Grill
Penn Station
LIRR level
New York, NY
(212) 244-6350
TracksBarGrill.com
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Friday, February 20
Mardi Gras Insanity
$3 Hurricanes
$3 Soco & Lime
$3 Bacardi Limon drinks
$2 PBR cans
DJ & Giveaways
9pm - 1am
at:
M.J. Armstrong's
329 First Ave. (19th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 358-9946
MJArmstrongs.com
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Our friend Andy hosts monthly gatherings, this one with a Mardi Gras theme...
Friday, February 20
Andy Troy presents...
Mardi Gras Party
Dancing, drinking and general merriment, and of course, lots of beads.
Taj is complete with a balcony just like the bars on Bourbon Street
Expanded Happy Hour sponsored by Americana vodka from 5:30-6:30pm
*Free T-shirts for the first 25 guests, as well as free shots of cocktails made with Americana, served by the Americana shot girls
Regular Happy Hour
goes until 7:30pm
Drink specials all night including:
$6 Hand Grenades & New Orleans Flashers
free admission
5:30-11pm
at:
Taj
48 W. 21st St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
RSVP at: andytroy.com
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Friday, February 20
"Mardi-Gras Kickoff Weekend"
$4 Domestic Drafts
& Mixed Well Drinks
5-10pm
Miller High Life bottles: 2 for $5
10pm-Midnight
at:
Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com
Today in NYC: Friday, February 20
• NYC Winter Restaurant Week at Tavern on the Green
• Ray Greiche Trio at National Underground
• Mardi Gras Celebration at Tracks Raw Bar & Grill
• Mardi Gras Insanity at M.J. Armstrong's
• Andy Troy's Mardi Gras Party at Taj
• Mike Birbiglia: Sleepwalk with Me
• Mardi Gras Weekend Kickoff at Third & Long
• Live music + Grupo Latin Vibe at Parkside Lounge
• 8 is Never Enough at Times Square Arts Center
• Allen Gogarty at Pig n Whistle
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Mista Sista at An Beal Bocht
• Free Beer Friday at The Town Tavern
• TV Headliners Show at Broadway Comedy Club
• Above & Beyond at Pacha
• Bottom-Out Fridays at Libation
• Don McCloskey at Sidewalk
• Stand Up Comedy at New York Comedy Club
• Head Over Heels at O'Flanagan's
• Hidden Recordings Residency Night at Bar 13
• Free Beer Friday at Whistlin' Dixie's
• The Sadies at Mercury Lounge
• Between a Rock & a Hard Place at Crash Mansion
• Reckless Kelly at Bowery Ballroom
• Punk / Metal Karaoke at Santos Party House
• Emo Phillips at Comix
• Band on the Run at B.B. King's
• Blackstreet at B.B. King's
• Songwriters by the River at Riverspace (Nyack)
• Drinking Liberally at An Beal Bocht
• Brian Monaghan at The Irish Circle
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Open Bar Stimulus Package at Katwalk
In these tough economic times, everybody has to do their part in helping with the recovery.
Our friends at Katwalk have announced their new stimulus package:
Cheap drinks for all!
Open Bar Stimulus Package
Every Monday - Wednesday: 6-8pm
$15 includes beer, wine & well drinks for 2 hours
Every Thursday: 6-8pm
$20 includes a premium open bar:
Beer, wine & premium liquor
The fine print:
does not include shots, doubles, martinis and cosmos.
Cash only for open bar bracelet.
at:
2 W. 35th St.
(between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 594-9343
KatWalkNYC.com
Today in NYC; Thursday, February 19
• The Rhythm Dogs at O'Flanagan's
• Jim Roberti Duo at Bull's Head Tavern
• Jewish Hurry Date at The Cupping Room
• Hurry Date at Slate
• NYC Winter Restaurant Week at Tavern on the Green
• Ben Bailey from Cash Cab at Comic Strip Live
• Party with Aubrey O'Day at Turtle Bay
• 8-MInute Dating at 420 Lounge
• Bobby Caldwell's 16-Piece Big Band at Birdland
• Funkasaurus Rex at Saloon
• Party w/Aubrey O'Day at Calico Jack's & McFadden's
• Mike Birbiglia: Sleep Walk With Me
• Blue Visions at An Beal Bocht
• White Rabbits at Mercury Lounge
• Demetri Martin at Bowery Ballroom
• The Itinerants at Banjo Jim's
• Magic Hat Beer Tasting at Broadway Dive
• Ashley Davis CD Release Show at Joe's Pub
• David Shapiro's Hamptons Happy Hour at The Hill
• Special Feature Magic Hat at The House of Brews
• Mama D's Arts Bordello at Parkside Lounge
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Mardi Gras Parties in NYC
Mardi Gras is next Tuesday, February 24. New Orleans is obviously Mardi Gras central headquarters, but if you can't make it down to the Big Easy, there are plenty of party options here in New York.
Here is the start of our listings of Mardi Gras parties in NYC:
http://MurphGuide.com/mardigras
We will give each party individual attention in the coming days.
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!
Today in NYC: Wednesday, February 18
• NYC Winter Restaurant Week
• NYC Winter Restaurant Week at Tavern on the Green
• New Pub Quiz Night at The Banshee Pub
• Ben Bailey from Cash Cab at Comic Strip Live
• MMA Singles Night of Astrology Readings at Stitch
• The Nerds at Metro 53
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• Amnesia Wars + Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Bobby Caldwell's 16 Piece Big Band at Birdland
• $1 Mug Night at M.J. Armstrong's
• Mike Birbiglia: Sleep Walk With Me
• UEFA Cup at Rogue
• Quiz Night at An Beal Bocht
• Customer Appreciation Night at Banc Cafe
• Revealed Burlesque at Under St. Marks Theatre
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• White Rabbits at Mercury Lounge
• Sam Roberts Band at Bowery Ballroom
Monday, February 16, 2009
Today in NYC: Monday, February 16
• The Big Quiz Thing at Crash Mansion
• NYC Winter Restaurant Week
• NYC Winter Restaurant Week at Tavern on the Green
• Trivia Night at Social
• NYC Celtic Meetup Group at Lunasa
• Trivia Night at Mercury Bar East
• Broadway Underground at B.B. King's
• President's Day Specials at Latitude
• $3 Pints Special at Coppersmith's
• $1 Mug Night at M.J. Armstrong's
• Comedy Ole + 8 is Never Enough at TSAC
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Date & Dash at Braai
• The Von Bondies + Nico Vega at Mercury Lounge
• State Radio at Bowery Ballroom
• George Breakfast at Lakeside Lounge
• Monday Night Burlesque at Public Assembly
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Valentine's Day in NYC - Saturday, Feb. 14
Happy Valentine's Day!
Murph loves you.
In our continuous efforts to "connect the fun to the fun people", please check out our special Valentine's Day Page: http://ValentinesDayNYC.com
with events and parties for singles & couples, loves & haters.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Friday the 13th: A new reason to drink
Has Friday the 13th become yet another excuse to party?
Well, who are we to complain?
Here are some Friday the 13th parties tonight in NYC...
Friday, February 13
featuring...
$5 Saloon Devil shots
$20 per person Open bar
9pm - 11pm
at:
1584 York Ave.
(between 83rd & 84th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 570-5454
SaloonNYC.com
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Friday, February 13
Friday the 13th at The Brazen Head
Black Beer & Booze Specials
Chelsea Black Hole Stout - $5 a Pint
Jaeger Shots - $5
A Shot of Jaeger & A Black Hole Stout - $9
All day & all night
at:
228 Atlantic Ave.
(bet. Court St. & Boerum Pl.)
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 488-0430
BrazenHeadBrooklyn.com
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Friday the 13th at Latitude
A bloody prelude to Valentine's Day
Superstitions...Jason...drinks
at:
783 Eighth Ave.
(between 47th & 48th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 245-3034
LatitudeBarNYC.com
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$3 Black out shots
$4 Effen Black Cherry drinks
Test your luck at the door for a chance to win a delicious prize
Be there when the lights go out & everyone gets a black out surprise
at:
987 Second Ave.
(between 52nd & 53rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 223-4224
TurtleBayNYC.com
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And finally, what better place to celebrate Friday the 13th than at Bar 13...
Friday, February 13
Friday the 13th at Bar Thirteen
Jona
Nutownproject Live
Giovanni
special guest: Lenny de La Posso
at:
35 E.13th St.
(bet. Broadway & University Pl.)
New York, NY
(212) 979-6677
Bar13.com
myspace.com/bar13nyc
Valentine's Dinner at Bourbon Street: Fri. Feb. 14
#18 in our week-long series on Valentine's events in NYC.
See the full listings at ValentinesDayNYC.com
Saturday, February 14
Special Valentine's menu at Bourbon Street
Prix fixe dinner: $70 plus tax & tip
Complimentary bottle of champagne
(one per couple)
First Course: choice of appetizer:
House Salad
Seafood Gumbo
Second Course:
Choice of one entree:
Classic jambalaya
Grilled 8 oz Club Steak
Mashed Potato & Red Wine Mushroom
Shrimp Creole
Third Course:
choice of one dessert:
Pecan Pie
Chocolate bourbon brownie
Apple pie cheesecake
at:
346 W. 46th St.
(between 8th & 9th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 245-2030
BourbonNY.com
Pre-Valentine's Weekend at Tavern on the Green - Fri. Feb. 13
#16 & #17 in our week-long series on Valentine's events in NYC.
See the full listings at ValentinesDayNYC.com
Friday, February 13
Pre-Valentine's Dinner
Show off your ballroom prowess dancing the night away
to the smooth sounds of the Gerard Carelli Orchestra.
Have an evening of romance in the Crystal dining room features a sumptuous three course menu.
A glass of champagne to toast the evening,
ending with a tray of Pastry Chef Jasmina Bojic’s sweet delights.
Dinner and dancing is $135 per person,
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Saturday, February 14
Valentine's Day at Tavern on the Green
Nothing is more romantic than Central Park on Valentine’s Day.
Begin the celebration of your love story with a tantalizing three course menu created by Chef Brian Young. A string quartet and strolling guitarist set the mood for romance. Couples dining in the Crystal Room are treated to a bottle of Heidsieck Monopole champagne. A glass of champagne will be offered to guests in any one of our other five gorgeously appointed dining rooms. A red rose will be presented to conclude your enchanted evening.
Pricing $150 per person for Crystal Room
and $115 per person for all other dining rooms.
Prices do not include tax and 20% gratuity added to each bill.
For reservations please call 212-873-3200.
To view menus and other offerings visit our website at Tavernonthegreen.com
at:
Central Park & W. 67th St.
New York, NY
(212) 873-3200
TavernontheGreen.com
Anti V-Day & Valentine's Day at M.J. Armstrong's
#14 & 15 in our week-long series on Valentine's events in NYC.
See the full listings at ValentinesDayNYC.com
Friday, February 13
My Bloody Valentine
The Anti-V-Day Party
10pm - 1am
All beer, wine & well mixed drinks
$3 Bleeding Heart
Cupid's Revenge Shot
Saturday, February 14
Valentine's Day Party
$3 Red Drinks
$3 Bacardi Limon Drinks
$4 Pints
All Night
both parties at:
329 First Ave. (19th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 358-9946
MJArmstrongs.com
Zog Sports Valentine's Party at Solas: Fri. Feb. 13
#13 in our week-long series on Valentine's events in NYC.
See the full listings at ValentinesDayNYC.com
Friday, February 13
Zog Sports Valentine's Day Party
Not just for couples and not just for singles.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with all your favorite friends from Zog Sports
$10 at the door gets you one free drink and a chance to choose which charity the proceeds go to
Get the chance to vote on 1 of 3 charities that focus on treatment, cures, and awareness of heart disease. At the end of the event, we'll donate all the money to the charity that received the most votes.
Voting will take place at the door
8pm - midnight
at:
Solas
232 E 9th St.
(bet. 2nd & 3rd Ave.)
New York, NY
Zogsports.com
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