Actor & playwright Gregg Tome brings his one man show, "Back to Babylon" to Off-Broadway, with 8 shows, starting tonight.
The play features Gregg portraying nine different characters, based on his own experiences growing up in Babylon, Long Island back in the 1970s.
From Gregg's website:
Back to Babylon is a one-man show that tells a compelling story based on writer/performer Gregg Tome’s personal experiences growing up in Babylon, Long Island. Through uncanny portrayals of nine characters, the tale of a close-knit circle of townies, friends and mentors is told. The plot unfolds as a local resident, on the eve of his ten-year high school reunion, reminisces about his friends from the past, who struggled to define themselves within a haze of youthful revelry. Each character delivers a dually humorous and poignant monologue revealing another piece of the narrative, ultimately exposing a disaster that will define them all. With an edgy story line, 70’s rock music, and imagery from the town itself, the audience is taken on a trip down suburban memory lane to discover the permanent connections between the characters, ancient Babylon and Babylon, Long Island, while also learning that the past is always present in our lives.
Friday, July 10 - 8pm
Saturday, July 11 - 3 & 8pm
Sunday, July 12 - 3pm
Friday, July 17
Saturday, July 18 - 3 & 8pm
Sunday, July 19 - 3pm
Back to Babylon
One-man play
written by & starring Gregg Tome
Tickets: $25 general admission ($15 for students & seniors)
(You can save $5 off your admission by using the promo code: B2BPT)
Purchase on-line at: Theatermania.com
or by phone: Tickets by Phone: 212-352-3101, 866-811-4111 (toll free)
at:
The Players Theater
115 MacDougal St.
New York, NY
BacktoBabylon.com
Friday, July 10, 2009
Back to Babylon
Today in NYC: Friday, July 10
• Jim Beam Promo at Mercury Bar
• Orange Crush at Woodhaven House
• Back to Babylon at The Players Theater
• The Itinerants at Paddy Reilly's
• Fundraiser for New York Cares at Stone Creek
• Holy Oak + 3rd Left at Parkside Lounge
• All-Star Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
• The Gilfords at O'Flanagan's
• Enda Keegan at Blackstones
• Donald Glaude at Pacha
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Punk Rock - Heavy Metal Karaoke at Fontana's
• Steve Marshall Band at Eamonn's
• TV Headliner Show at Broadway Comedy Club
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Today in NYC: Thursday, July 9
• First Thursday (Susan) at 79th St. Boat Basin
• Live Band Karaoke at O'Flanagan's
• The Flavors of Absolut at The Brazen Head
• Luau Party at M1-5
• Cazadores Tequila Promo at Rogue
• Cocktails & America The Beautiful at Duvet
• The Acoustic Musicians Group Jam in Washington Square Park
• Official Pre-Party for "Essential" at Thirteen
• Click Models Summer Party at Tavern on the Green
• Ray Greiche at Rathbones
• Night of No B.S. Comedy at Parkside Lounge
• Jewish Hurry Date a Sin Sin
• 8-Minute Dating at Southern Hospitality
• The Jam NYC at The Red Lion
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Brooklyn Cyclones Home Game
• All-Star Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Elephant Larry's Con Air at Peoples Improv Theater
• Wounded Warriors Project at Bell Harbor Yacht Club
• Broadway in Bryant Park
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
New Networking Series: Booze & Schmooze. Wednesdays at Sidebar
Looking to switch careers, out of work, or just interested in meeting others in your field to network with? Come to Sidebar every Wednesday night at SideBAR for "Booze & Schmooze" a series of social networking events.
Wednesday, July 8
Schmooze and Booze
Networking with a specific profession each week
and extended happy hour until 8pm
Great for consultants, freelancers, entrepreneurs, professionals and the unemployed.
This week: Entrepreneurs
7pm
at:
Sidebar
120 E. 15th St.
(bet. Irving Pl. & E. Union Sq.)
New York, NY
212-677-2900
SidebarNY.com
Upcoming:
7/8 - Entreprenuers
7/15 - Advertising/Media/Marketing/PR/Fashion/Film & TV/Entertainment
7/22 - Social Media/IT/Web Design/Graphic Design/Technology
7/29 - Real Estate
8/5 - Finance/Accounting/Banking
8/12 - Non-Profit
SSMAC's Sunset Sail: Wed. July 8
Our friend (and your fellow MurphGuide reader) Chris Page is president of the Junior Committee of the SSMAC, and he invites you to this event, which will raises funds to support the Club...
Wednesday, July 8
Soldiers', Sailors', Marines', Coast Guard & Airmen's Club presents...
Sunset Sail
$90 per person ($110 after June 20)
includes...
top shelf open bar
full Italian dinner:
Menu:
..- Boneless Breast of Chicken Francaise
..- Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
..- Stuffed Shells
..- Eggplant Rollatini
..- Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes
..- Fresh Seasonal Vegetable
..- Caesar Salad
..- Dinner Rolls
..- Celebration Sheet Cake
RSVP via Facebook
7 - 11pm
Skyport Marina
aboard Lucille
E. 23rd St. & FDR Drive
New York, NY
Please make checks payable to: Soldiers', Sailors', Marines', Airmens' Club
Mail checks to:
Rachel Kirwin
210 E. 85th Apt. 4
New York, NY 10028
Soldiers', Sailors', Marines', Coast Guard and Airmen's Club is the hotel in NYC exclusively for members of the armed forces (Active Duty, Cadets, Reserves, Retirees, Veterans, NYFD, NYPD, & EMS) . Founded in 1919 to accommodate servicemen returning from overseas duty in World War I, the Club has been operating continuously for over 85 years, offering a "Home Away From Home" to all service personnel, military retirees, veterans and their dependents. Since 1919 they have provided accommodations for over 2,500,000 eligible guests and their families.
With their motto: "Service To Those Who Have Served Their Country", the club provides convenient, safe, affordable accommodations in mid-town Manhattan.
ssmaclub.org/
Today in NYC: Wednesday, July 8
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• We're Nice People - Doucheless Comedy at Parkside
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Brooklyn Cyclones Home Game
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• Boomer Party Summer Dance Party at Columbus 72
• Jewish Hurry Date at Alibi
• Dirty Water Dogs at Church Square Park, Hoboken,NJ
• American Idle Karaoke at Soldier McGee's
• Lose Your Identity at Identity Lounge
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Adult Education: Tuesday, July 7
Tonight's edition of Adult Education also serves as the book release party for "Ad Nauseum, A Survivor's Guide to American Consumer Culture", edited by Carrie McLaren & Jason Torchinsky, who will also be two of the lecturers...
Tuesday, July 7
Adult Education
Adult Education is a Brooklyn-based monthly lecture series devoted to making useless knowledge somewhat less useless. Each month is devoted to a given theme, and guest speakers will address some aspect of that theme using visual aids.
This month, Adult Education is also the book launch party for:
"Ad Nauseam: Lessons in Consumer Culture"
The line-up will include:
Carrie McLaren
"The Strange and Curious History of Subliminal Advertising"
McLaren discusses the little-known origins of "subthreshold" persuasion -
- and the businesses that, against all apparent odds, made a mint off of subliminal advertising.
Jason Torchinsky
"On the Purity of Car Insurance Advertising and the Many and Diverse Ways it Sucks So Profoundly"
Due to the alarmingly insubstantial nature of their product, car insurance commercials have evolved to become the purest sort of advertising, spawning mascots and spokescharacters. Mr. Torchinsky surveys their tactics in this brief lecture. As exciting as it sounds!
David Angelo
"Advertising and the Celebration of Deferred Responsibility"
David Angelo uses contemporary examples in advertising to illustrate
his point that all marketing campaigns require their intended targets
to abandon the basic concept of personal responsibility.
Plus one more lecture TBA
All hosted by comedian Charles Star
8 pm (doors at 7:30)
$5 cover
at:
Union Hall
702 Union St. (Fifth Ave.)
Park Slope, Brooklyn
adult-ed.net
NY State Beer and Cheese Sail
That's not misspelled. It's sail, as in boat, not sale as in beer and cheese is on sale.
Our friend Ian Phillips, beer ambassador at NY's Chelsea Brewing Co., hosts this pairing of NY state beer and cheeses while sailing & sightseeing in New York harbor. He has already hosted one of five planned dates, with the second cruise setting sail tonight, July 7. (The other dates are July 21, August 4 and August 18).
Tuesday, July 7
NY State Beer and Cheese Sail
Tickets are $85 per person and includes:
* A two hour sail aboard a classic pilot schooners (either the Adirondack or the Imagine),
* A beer education from Ian Phillips, beer ambassador from the Chelsea Brewing Company, Manhattan's largest microbrewery
* Three custom-made Chelsea Brewing Company brews, as they are expertly paired with three specially chosen New York State cheeses to match.
* Exquisite views from the Hudson River and New York Harbor (Some of the sites you'll see along along the way will include the New York City skyline, Battery Park, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty.)
What Is Not Included?
Gratuity is not included in the price of your sail. Parties of 12 or more will be contacted shortly after purchasing tickets to provide credit card information for an additional charge of 18% gratuity.
Meeting Location:
Chelsea Piers
near 22nd St on the Hudson River
New York, NY
(Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)
Purchase tickets on-line at:
Zerve.com/sailnyc/beer
Beer provided by:
Chelsea Brewing Company
Pier 59, Chelsea Piers
New York, NY
(212) 336-6440
ChelseaBrewingCo.com
A tour of the Chelsea Brewing Co. is available after the sail for those that are interested.
Today in NYC: Tuesday, July 7
• NY State Beer & Cheese Sail
• NY Social Network Night at Tavern on the Green
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Don McCloskey at Rockwood Music Hall
• The Dave Delaney Band at Stone Creek
• UG Comedy Show at Underground Lounge
• Wham Slam Bam Variety Show at Identity
• Brooklyn Cyclones Home Game
• Undone at Corio
Monday, July 06, 2009
Win Green Day Tickets Courtesy of Stout
Our friends at Stout host great parties before and after concerts at Madison Square Garden.
They are offering a chance to win tickets to the upcoming Green Day show...
Green Day performs at MSG on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28.
Stout is giving away a pair tickets to the show on the 28th.
Here's how to win:
Post a picture of you at Stout on their Facebook page & tag both you and Stout.
*Best picture & caption wins!
*All entries must be posted by July 26th.
*First Prize ~ 2 Tickets to Green Day at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, July 28th.
*Second Prize ~ $75 Gift Certificate.
*Third Prize ~ $40 Gift Certificate.
*Must be 21 or over to enter
Green Day fans will congregate before and after the concerts at Stout, where they will be playing Green Day songs and showing Green Day videos on their giant screens.
133 W. 33rd St.
(bet. Sixth & Seventh Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 629-6191
StoutNYC.com
Friday, July 03, 2009
4th of July in Brooklyn
The annual Nathan's hot dog eating contest, takes place on July 4th at Nathan's in Coney Island, on Surf Ave. . According to NathansFamous.com, the contest has been held each year since 1916 (with two exceptions: 1941 and 1971). The big showdown today is a re-match with two time defending champion Joey Chestnut trying to retain his title, while six time champion Takeru Kobayashi of Japan tries to win it back.
Right down the street from Nathan's, Peggy O'Neill's will host their annual hamburger eating contest...
Saturday, July 4
Peggy O'Neill's Annual Hamburger Eating Contest
Test your appetite on the American Classic Hamburger.
How many can you eat in 5 minutes?
Contest starts 2pm with cash prizes
DJ and MC James Quigley -3pm
The Malibu Girls - drink specials and giveaways.
4pm - Live Music with The Johnny Guitar Trio
Eating Contest and $5 32 oz Coors Lights open to all.
Registration and waiver are a must to eat in our contest so get here early.
at: Peggy O'Neill's
1904 Surf Ave.
(W. 16th St. at Keyspan Park)
Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 449-3200
Elsewhere in Brooklyn, our friend Lou will be hosting a BBQ at The Brazen Head...
Saturday, July 4
The Brazen Head's BBQ with Lou
Italian Sausage
Veggie Burgers
Corn on The Cob
Cole Slaw & Fixins
$5 contribution lets you enjoy as much as you like
5-9pm
Happy Hour all day & all night
$3 Glasses of Champagne
at:
The Brazen Head
228 Atlantic Ave. (between Court St. & Boerum Pl.)
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 488-0430
BrazenHeadBrooklyn.com
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Happy 2nd Anniversary, Whistlin' Dixie's
Congratulations to all of our friends at Whistlin' Dixie's on their 2nd birthday...
Thursday, July 2
Whistlin' Dixie's 2nd Anniversary Celebration
free sweet tea vodka drinks from 6pm
$2 Bud Lights, $4 monster margaritas
Complimentary appetizers while supplies last
1/2 off all deluxe burgers & wrap sandwiches
$3 Dixies tequila shoot
served till 10pm
at:
714 Eleventh Ave. (W. 51st St.)
New York, NY
(212) 349-4370
DixiesTexasTavern.com
Today in NYC - Thursday, July 2
• Whistlin' Dixie's 2-Year Anniversary Party
• U2 Nation at Joshua Tree
• Meshugenah Comedy at Broadway Comedy Club
• LESS presents Last Tango in NY at Thirteen
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Brooklyn Cyclones Home Game
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Variety Underground at Parkside Lounge
• Miss Angel Drake at Banjo Jim's
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
IBO Networking Party - Wednesday, July 1
The Irish Business Organization of New York presents...
IBO Summer Networking Party
Great contacts, great conversation, great networking
You do not need to be an IBO member to attend, but RSVP required.
The IBO private area is to the right of the courtyard.
Cash bar and complementary appetizers courtesy of Fitzpatrick Hotels
6:30 - 9:30pm
at:
The Wheeltapper
Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel
141 E. 44th St. (between 3rd & Lexington Ave.)
New York, NY
Fitzpatrickhotels.com
IBO-NY.com
Raffle prizes include:
One weeks Dooley Car Hire for your dream drive across Ireland with a two night stay at Fairhill House Hotel
Two tickets to the award winning Irish Repertory Theatre
Four tickets to a production of your choice at 1st Irish 2009
A relaxing afternoon at The Renew Spa
Today in NYC: Wednesday, July 1
• Boomer Party's Weekly Wednesday Dance Party
• IBO Summer Networking Party at The Wheeltapper
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Hurry Date at Sin Sin
• Catch a New Rising Star
• Brooklyn Cyclones Home Game
• C.O.A.L.G. at Smith's Bar
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Canada Day Celebration at Joe's Pub
• The Turn at Metro 53
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Book Launch Event for Colum McCann's "Let the Great World Spin": Tue. June 30
Tuesday, June 30
Book Release Event for "Let the Great World Spin"
Featuring author Colum McCann reading from the book and signing copies.
Immediately following McCann's reading,
Joe Hurley will perform the song "The House that Horse Built",
co-written by McCann & Hurley,
and inspired by the chapter of that title in the book.
free admission
7:30pm
at:
Barnes & Noble
Union Square
33 E. 17th St.
New York, NY
Now this is my kind of book launch...
After the reading, everybody is invited to the post-reading party at Swift, with free admission (cash bar).
Swift
34 E. 4th St.
(between Bowery & Lafayette)
New York, NY
(212) 260-3600
Swiftnycbar.com
Links:
See the rest of Colum's book tour
Joe Hurley
Swift
Barnes & Noble
Today in NYC: Tuesday, June 30
• Chubby Tuesday at Bourbon Street
• NY's Funniest Jewish Comedian Contest
• Mekhong Cocktails with Friends at Mercury Bar
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• The Guggenheim Grotto at The Living Room
• Colum McCann Book Release Event + After Party
• Pub Quiz Ultimate Pub Challenge at Fiddlesticks
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• All-Star Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
• The Creamsicles at The Stephen Talkhouse
• Brooklyn Cyclones home game
• UG! Comedy Show! at Underground Lounge
• Undone at Corio
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