Today in NYC: Thursday, June 18

• Fundraiser for Eamon Cronin at Doc Holliday's
• Think Global / Drink Local at The Half Pint
• Windfall/Whitney's Booze Cruise
• Ray Greiche at Rathbones
• College Night at Johnny Utah's
• Super Hero Showdown at Village Pourhouse
• 18th Anniversary Celebration at Third & Long
• Diamond Dogs Ski Club Happy Hour at Brass Monkey
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Game Show Speakeasy at The Slipper Room
• NY Social Networking Movie Party at Vill Pourhouse
• CSB at Smith's Bar
• Mekhong Cocktails with Friends Promo at Bar XII
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• New York Comedy Contest at Broadway Comedy Club
• Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Beatlestock McCartney Birthday Tribute atBB King's
• The Rhythm Dogs at O'Flanagan's
• All-Star Comedy at Times Sq. Arts Center

Bloomsday in NYC: Tuesday, June 16

Today, June 16 is Bloomsday, a literary holiday commemorating the life of Irish writer James Joyce. Bloomsday celebrations relive the exploits of Leopold Bloom, the main character in Joyce's epic novel Ulysses. The events in Ulysses' all took place on the same day, June 16, in Dublin in 1904. June 16 was also the date of Joyce's first outing with his wife-to-be, Nora Barnacle, when they walked to the Dublin village of Ringsend. (Wikipedia)


In New York, what better way to celebrate Bloomsday than at Ulysses', which opened on Bloomsday in 2003. Ulysses' will be celebrating their anniversary and commemorating Bloomsday all day and all night.


Tuesday, June 16
Bloomsday at Ulysses' Folk House

Carvery lunch: 11:30am - 3pm
Celebrated tastings from Dublin with complimentary glass of Burgundy and Gorgonzola

Readings from "Ulysses" with Colum McCann
Irish novelist Colum McCann hosts selected readings from Ulysses'
with literary guests: Aedin Moloney, Chris Barrett Kelly, Larry Kirwan, Joe Hurley, and many others. (Last year Stephen Rea and Sam Sheppard appeared).
Followed by "an assignation with Molly Bloom".

Anniversary Drinks - 5-7pm
Complimentary drinks from hosts Danny, Mike and Peter


Live Music
by Mr. North from 8pm
followed by DJs.
Complimentary drinks 10 - 11pm


all day & all night
at:
Ulysses'
95 Pearl St./58 Stone St.
(Hanover Square)
New York, NY
(212) 482-0400
Ulyssesfolkhouse.com





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But wait, there's more...
Symphony Space hosts its 28th Annual Bloomsday Celebration,
in association with The Irish Arts Center.
From the Symphony Space website:
The 28th annual celebration of James Joyce's Ulysses will be a literary feast focusing on food. Performances will include a major section on Stephen Dedalus' breakfast with Buck Mulligan in the Martello Tower and Mr. Bloom's famous fried kidney breakfast, as well as the breakfast-in-bed he served to his wife, Molly.

Other foods examined include Bloom's lunch as the sirens sing; the catalogue of Irish vegetables, meat, and poulty found in the Cyclops episode; the snacks that Blazes Boylan brings to his afternoon assignation with Molly; the sobering cup of late-night cocoa that Bloom prepares for Stephen; and the wakeful Molly's erotic seedcake kiss.

Performers include Ivy Austin, Stephen Aubrey, Clodagh Bowyer, Mary Brienza, Niall Burgess, Aidan Connolly, Mia Dillon, Terry Donnelly, Keir Dullea, Barbara Feldon, Lisa Flanagan, J. Hadary, Adam Harvey, Cynthia Harris, Paul Hecht, Neil Hickey, Charles Keating, Larry Keith, Stephen Lang, Kit Lukas, Ted Marcoux, Robert MacNeil, David Margulies, Kathryn Markey, Colum McAnn, Frank McCourt, Malachy McCourt, Charlotte Moore, Terry Moran, Bernadette Quigley, Peter Quinn, Ciaran O’Reilly, Rochelle Oliver, Leenya Rideout, Thane Rosenbaum, Barbara Rosenblat, Andrew Seear, Marian Seldes, John Shea, Isaiah Sheffer, John Spinks, George Stack, Frances Sternhagen, KT Sullivan, Fritz Weaver and Harris Yulin.
Admission: $25 General Sale; Members $20
6pm - midnight
at:
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre
2537 Broadway (at 95th St.)
New York, NY
212.864.5400
symphonyspace.org
irishartscenter.org

Local Beer Week at The Half Pint

The Half Pint, the popular beer bar in Greenwich Village, hosts local beer week, starting on June 16 and running through June 23, 2009. Celebrating beer brewed in New York state, it will feature 26 of New York`s finest beers on tap and cask engine.


Bluepoint Old Howling Bastard $8 9oz pour
Bluepoint Sour Cherry Stout $8 16oz pour
Bluepoint Blueberry $6 16oz pour
Bluepoint Summer $6 16oz pour
Bluepoint Toasted Lager $6 16oz pour
Sixpoint Otis $6 16oz pour
Sixpoint Sweet Action $6 16oz pour
Sixpoint Righteous Rye $6 16oz pour
Ommegang Witte $6 16oz pour
Defiant Lil Thumper $6 16oz pour
Wagner Valley Oatmeal Stout $6 16oz pour
Southern Tier Mocha $8 16oz pour
Middle Ages Wailing Wench $8 16oz pour
Brooklyn Lager $6 16oz pour
Brooklyn Brown $6 16oz pour
Brooklyn IPA $6 16oz pour
Brooklyn Pennant $6 16oz pour
Brooklyn Summer $6 16oz pour
Brooklyn Cuvee De Cardoz $8 16oz pour
Brooklyn Blast! $6 16oz pour
Captain Lawrence Liquid Gold $6 16oz pour
Coney Island Lager $6 16oz pour

CASK ENGINE: Coney Island Human Blockhead
at:
The Half Pint
76 W. 3rd St. (Thompson St.)
Greenwich Village
New York, NY
(212) 260-1088
TheHalfPintNYC.com

Today in NYC - Tuesday, June 16

• Bloomsday at Ulysses'
• NY's Funniest Jewish Comedian Contest
• Think Global / Drink Local at The Half Pint
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Get Schooled: Benefit for ETM at Don Hill's
• Undone at Corio
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Tuesday Night Cocktails at BUtterfield 8
• Redstone Meadery at David Copperfield's
• Mike Rocket & the Stars at B.B. King's
• Sugartime at Parkside Lounge
• UG! Comedy Show at Underground Lounge

The New York Bar Show: June 14 & 15

Sunday, June 14, 2009 & Monday, June 15, 2009
The RDP Group presents
The Bar Show
A Trade Show for Food & Beverage Professionals

Hundreds of Interactive Exhibits
The Bar Show's objective is to help you and your employees increase your establishment's bottom line. The Bar Show features the Best Vendors in the Business! Our vendors offer the latest products, services, ideas and innovations available in the industry. Some are conventional and many are cutting edge. There is plenty of spirit, beer and wine sampling from universally recognized brands as well as up and coming companies. Sound and lighting, promotional ideas, liquor control solutions, security and ID innovations are also featured. And the opportunities to network with other industry professionals are outstanding.

First Class Educational Program
Each year we present the 2009 WORLD CLASS SEMINAR SERIES “ For Professionals Only.” This seminar series offers the finest educational program, with leaders in the industry sharing their expertise. Johnson & Wales University offers Certificates for Completion for selected seminars as well as a Certified TIPS program. Subjects covering topics such as hiring and training, reaching the next bar generation, on-off premise beverage marketing, growing your business on the web, asset management and other timely educational topics to name a few. The programs are designed to help all professionals in achieving high results and professional business expertise.

All Star Mixologists
The series includes introducing the latest trends in cocktails, taught by the leading mixologist in the business. Our 2009 WORLD CLASS Educational Seminars provide attendees with the top leaders from the industry, including notables such as Tony Abou-Ganim, Dale DeGroff, Gary Regan, Junior Merino, David Wondrich and other award-winning mixologist. More show floor activities will be taking place as The Bar Show continues to evolve and grow. A new feature this year is our continuous 15-minute Bartender Clinic on the show floor with demonstrations & techniques presented by leading Mixologists with how-to cocktails from top brands on display at the show.

12 Noon to 6 pm
at:
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
11th Ave. & W. 38th St.
New York, NY
newyorkbarshow.com

Today in NYC: Sunday, June 14

• Sundays at Seven at Irish Arts Center
• Amurreyhill Idol:Karaoke Competition at JoshuaTree
• Comedy + Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Sunday Night Live at New York Comedy Club
• Puerto Rican Day Parade After-Party at Pacha
• Big Apple BBQ Block Party
• Big Apple BBQ Post-Party at The Hog Pit
• Best of NYC at Broadway Comedy Club
• Sunday Night Stand-Up at Three of Cups
• New York Comedy Contest at Comic Strip Live
• Objectify at The Delancey
• The Itinerants at Rocky Sullivan's
• Stand Up + Improv + Justin Tranz at TSAC
• The New York Bar Show at The Javits Center

Today in NYC: Saturday, June 13

• McFadden's Day Celebration
• UFC 99 at Johnny Utah's
• UFC 99 at Rogue
• Fight Night at McFadden's & Calico Jack's
• Gotham Girls Roller Derby at Hunter College
• NJ Irish Festival
• Speakeasy Party at MJ Armstrong's
• Blue Point Brewery 10th Anniversary Celebration
• Sketchfest 2009 at UCB Theater
• Creamsicles Rock&Roll Variety Show at Ace of Clubs
• Date & Dash at Duvet
• Seanchai & the Unity Squad at Rocky Sullivan's
• Shilelagh Law at Ulysses'
• Coors Light Promo at Bar Coastal
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• Big Apple BBQ Block Party
• Big Apple BBQ After-Party at The Hog Pit
• Boris Beach Party at Pacha
• Spoiled Rotten at O'Flanagan's
• Mike Yard at New York Comedy Club
• New York Beer Meetup Dinner at David Copperfield's
• Art Reception at The Brazen Head
• TV Headliner Show at Broadway Comedy Club
• Comedy + Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Bill Popp & the Tapes at Thistle & Shamrock
• Stand Up, Improv, Hypnotist and Showcase at TSAC
• Artchitecture 4 Abruzzo at M60 Flats

MurphGuide Weekly Newsletter

Contents:
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Parties & Events This Week:
1. Five Point Feile at The Knitting Factory: Fri. June 12
2. Hamptons Weekend Kickoff at Dune; Fri. June 12
3. 18th Anniversary Party for The Beekman Pub: Fri, June 12
4. McFadden's Day: Saturday, June 13
5. Gotham Girls Roller Derby at Hunter College: Saturday, June 13
6. Big Apple BBQ
a. Block Party at Madison Square Park: Sat. June 13 & Sun. June 14
b. Block Party After-party at The Hog Pit: Sat. June 13 & Sun. June 14
7. Amurryhill Idol Contest at The Joshua Tree: Sunday, June 14
8. Sundays at Seven at The Irish Arts Center: Sunday, June 14

Special Interests:
1. Spotlight Bar: M.J. Armstrong's
2. Spotlight Nightclub: Pacha
3. Spotlight Bar: Wicked Willy's
4. Quick Links

Party Planning with MurphGuide.com
1. MurphGuide Party Planner

Upcoming Events:
1. Bloomsday Celebration at Ulysses': Tue. June 16
2. GGRD Jeerleaders Fundraiser at Lit Lounge: Wed., June 17
3. TG Whitney's / Windfall Annual Cruise: Thu. June 18
4. Third & Long's 18th Anniversary Celebration: Thu. June 18
5. MurphGuide After-work Tequila Party at Johnny Utah's:
Wed. June 24
6. MurphGuide / Big City Beach Volleyball Tournament: Sat. June 27
7. FDNY Emerald Society Cruise: Thu. June 25
8. The Wolfetones at Saloon: Fri. June 26
9. Brooklyn Irish Festival: Sat. June 27 & Sun June 28
10. Save the Dates

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Parties This Week:
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Two of NYC's greatest Irish bar bands, together on one night...
Friday, June 12
Black 47 and their friends, Shilelagh Law
Take over The Knitting Factory for Five Points Feile before the club moves to Williamsburg and reopens.
This night of rambunctiousness will be filmed on a five camera shoot for later issue on a number of DVDs and a possible TV broadcast.
Two full shows from two bands that will seek to bring back the spirit of the nearby old Five Points Irish immigrant area where, amongst other things, tap dancing originated.
Shilelagh Law at 9pm / Black47 at 11pm,
with a two band jam at the end.
at:
Knitting Factory
74 Leonard St.
New York, NY 10013
(212) 219-3006

Black47.com
HalftheBottle.com (Shilelagh Law)

Tickets on sale today, April 24th at noon.
$18 in advance/$20 day of show.
KnittingFactory.com
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Our friend David hosts great parties throughout the year, but in the summer, he is in the Hamptons. If you are looking for a share house to get in on, he is filling his 4th house now. He also welcomes MurphGuide readers to his Friday night party at Dune...
Friday, June 12
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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More info on David's share houses...
Not your typical Hamptons share house: 4 luxurious properties

Having 4 houses of different sizes only minutes apart from each other gives David the flexibility to accommodate any booking: individual or group, weekend or week, shared or private.

They relax at the beach or by the pool during the day, attend the most exclusive nightlife venues in the region at night, and enjoy everything the Hamptons have to offer with only the best people.

For $325 per person on every non-holiday weekend this summer, David's guests enjoy meals, drinks, maid service, linen service, amenities, and just about everything else anyone could want.

Call David Shapiro at 917-806-4171 for more information.
DavidShapiro.net
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Our friend Steve Marshall invites you to his performance at The Beekman's anniversary...

Friday, June 12
The Beekman's 18th Anniversary Party
The Beekman Pub has been owned and operated by Jimmy and Eddie Robinson since 1992
and has been a downtown restaurant hot spot since 1956.

Happy Hour:
Noon-7pm
Complimentary Extensive Buffet:
5pm-7pm

live music by
The Steve Marshall Band
7-11pm
at:
Beekman Pub
15 Beekman St.
New York, NY
(212) 732-7333
thebeekmanpub.com

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Midtown`s legendary bar McFadden's has invented their own holiday,
and invite you to their biggest party of the year, McFadden's Day
Saturday, June 13
McFadden's Day
A Day to Celebrate New York's Favorite Saloon
Fun & games all day and night including:

- McFadden's Madness: The biggest beer pong tournament ever at McFadden' with a $1000 cash prize - 1pm
- Party band The Nerds, performing live at 2pm
- Guest bartenders:
soap actress Crishelle Stause from ABC's All My Children bartending for Star Light Star Bright Charity at 1pm and TV personality Graham Bunn from the Bachelorette bartending 1pm
- Kicking off the football season, first round draft pick for the Buffalo Bill's Eric Wood will be there for a meet and greet with all the Bill's fans
- Host with the Most competition, for the true McFadden's fan. The Host with the most will win a $500 cash prize.

For more info call 212-986-1515

doors open 11am
at:
McFadden's Saloon
800 Second Ave. (42nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 986-1515
McFaddens42.com
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Our friends at Gotham Girls Roller Derby host their monthly bout, this time pitting Queens vs. Manhattan...
Saturday, June 13
Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Queens of Pain vs. Manhattan Mayhem

General Admission: $19.75 in advance, $23 at door
VIP: $29.75 (adv. only - incl. reserved front row seat, goodies, + more)

Doors: 6:30pm / Whistle: 7:30pm
at:
Schwartz Athletic Center, Long Island University
1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY
gothamgirlsrollerderby.com
More info available on the GGRD Hotline: (888) 830-2253

Upcoming Gotham Girls Roller Derby bouts:

July 11 - Bronx Gridlock vs. Brooklyn Bombshells
August 8 - Manhattan Mayhem vs. Bronx Gridlock
September 26 - Brooklyn Bombshells vs. Queens of Pain
October 17 - Post-season double-header (foes TBD)
November 21 - GGRD League Championship (foes TBD)

All bouts above are at Hunter College Sportsplex.
Lexington Ave at 68th St.
New York, NY
GothamGirlsRollerDerby.com

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The 7th annual Big Apple Barbecue is this weekend...
Saturday, June 13 & Sunday, June 14
The Seventh Annual Snapple
Big Apple Barbecue Block Party
The country’s top pit masters will cook up their award-winning food for over a hundred thousand barbecue enthusiasts.
Free admission

Live music:
Saturday: Saron Crenshaw, Howard Tate, Lucero
Sunday: The Dixons, Bill Sims Jr., Junior Brown

Seminars and cooking demonstrations.
Barbecue for $8 per plate.
Proceeds support the Madison Square Park Conservancy,
the organization responsible for the maintenance, and programming of Madison Square Park.
11am - 7pm
at:
Madison Square Park
Madison Ave. Between 23rd and 26th St.
New York, NY
For more information go to BigAppleBBQ.org or call (646) 747-0584
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and where to go after the barbecue:
Our friends at The Hog Pit are hosting an after party for BBQ enthusiasts...
Big Apple Barbecue Block Party
Post-Party at The Hog Pit
The Hog Pit is the place to be for great food and drinks
after the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party at Madison Square Park
Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14.
Bring in a Hog Pit flyer from the New York BBQ Block Party
at Madison Square Park on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14
and get a free PBR with any shot you order.
at:
The Hog Pit
37 W. 26th St. (between Broadway & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 213-4871
HogPit.com
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Our friends at The Joshua Tree are hosting a new singing competition with a clever name and huge prizes...
Sunday, June 14
Amurreyhill Idol
Karaoke Competition
$10,000 cash prize every week
$50,000 cash grand final prize
Happy Hour all night
8pm
at:
The Joshua Tree
513 Third Ave. (between 34th & 35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 689-0058
JoshuaTreeBar.com
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Our friend Fiona invites you to her monthly variety show, last one until September...
Sunday, June 14
Sundays at Seven
A monthly comedy/music show featuring the best comic, music and solo performers!

Hosted and produced by
Fiona Walsh (Galway Comedy Festival) and Ann Design (The Duplex)

featuring:
Stone and Stone ( Last Comic Standing, Friars Club)
Matt McCarthy (Live at Gotham. Verizion Fios guy)
Karen Bergreen ( HBO Comedy Festival, Comedy Central)
Michael Sommerville (Marie Claire columnist, Comix)
Nancy Witter (Nick at Nite, Atlantic City)
Michael Brill (MAC Award Winner, Don't Tell Mamas)
Maureen Langan (HBO, Comics Unleashed)

Musical Guest: The Tara O'Grady Trio
Note: Sundays at Seven is the 2nd Sunday of each month, but will take July & August off
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
myspace.com/sundaysatseven

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Other News:
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Spotlight Bar: M.J. Armstrong's

Upcoming Events:
Speakeasy Party: Saturday, June 13
June Birthdays Party: Saturday, June 27

Daily Specials:

Tuesday Night Trivia
$4 Drafts & $5 House Wines
Trivia begins at 7:30
Winning team gets $50 gift certificate

MLB Wednesdays 6pm to Midnight
$1 Mugs of Bud & Bud Light
featuring Yankees and Mets games

Thursday Happy Hour
1/2 off drinks 6pm to 8pm when you set up your happy hour
call Daniella at 212-358-9946
$20 Open Bar from 10pm to midnight

Friday Summer School Happy Hour 3pm to 7pm
Teacher & Nurses Guest Bartenders
$3 All Beers & Mixed Drinks

Private party room available for all occasions
contact Daniella: daniellamjs@gmail.com
at:
M.J. Armstrong's
329 First Ave. (19th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 358-9946
MJArmstrongs.com
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Spotlight Club: Pacha
This weekend at Pacha:
Friday, June 12:
The Return of Italian Superstar Mauro Picotto
Doors open 10pm

Saturday, June 13
Boris – Annual Beach Party
“Sex on the Beach” drink specials all night
Doors open 10pm

UPCOMING:
Friday, June 19
Made Event Presents ATB

Saturday, June 20
Jonathan Peters – Annual White Party

Friday, June 26
Mark Knight’s Birthday Bash along with Dirty South & Exacta

Saturday, June 27
Richie Santana & Mario Calegari

Pacha Independence Day Weekend Blowout:
Thursday, July 2 - Danny Tenaglia
Friday, July 3 - Erick Morillo
Saturday, July 4 - Chus & Ceballos

Parties at Pacha NYC
Host your party or event with Pacha and experience how a VIP rolls at an internationally branded "Superclub", recently named the Best US club in 2009. From a birthday party overlooking the dance floor to your own private Owner's/Cabana Box, Pacha creates the perfect ambiance for your event.
pachanyc.com

Call Daria: 212.209.7510 or email birthday@pachanyc.com to set up a guest list to receive free admission for yourself and your guests that are 21+ and reduced admission for your friends 19 or 20.

Pacha NYC
618 W 46th St. (Between 11th & 12th Ave.)
New York, NY
pachanyc.com

Call Daria @ 212.209.7510 or email birthday@pachanyc.com to set up a guest list or for a table reservation.

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Spotlight Bar: Wicked Willy's

Every weekend you can rock out with the best local & touring bands until 11pm
and then get down all night to some of the hottest DJ's in New York City.

What sets Wicked Willy's apart from other bars in the neighborhood are the drink prices.
At Happy Hour, the entire bar is half off until 9pm., 7 days a week.
Sports fans can enjoy games on a ten foot movie screen and 9 plasma flats screens.

There is always something going on at Wicked Willy's:
- Every Day Happy Hour: 1/2 price drinks 4pm - 9pm
- Live Music on Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
- Karaoke on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Get a free drink if you are brave enough to sing.
- Beer Pong Tournament Every Monday with $7 pitchers. Compete for a $50 bar tab.
- Beer Pong & Flip Cup available every night

Wicked Willy's
149 Bleecker St. (bet. Thompson & LaGuardia Pl.)
New York, NY
(212) 254-8592
myspace.com/wickedwillysnyc

call Adam or Andy for private parties


For more Spotlight Bars, check out MurphGuide.com/bars
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Sketchfest 2009 at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. June 11 - 13
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Plan Your Party with MurphGuide.com:
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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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Blooms Day commemorates the goings on in James Joyce's novel, Ulysses.
What better place to celebrate than at Ulysses'...

Tuesday, June 16
Bloomsday at Ulysses'
hosted by Colum McCann
The best Bloomsday west of Sandymount Strand.
Readings from James Joyce's Ulysses by:
Aedin Moloney, Chris Barrett Kelly, Larry Kirwan, Joe Hurley, Colum McCann and many others.
Free and open to the public
from 1 pm onwards
at:
Ulysses
95 Pearl St./58 Stone St. (Hanover Square)
New York, NY
(212) 482-0400
UlyssesBarNYC.com
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Our friend & Gotham Girls Jeerleader Lolita Ford invites you to their fundraiser...
Wednesday June 17
GGRD Jeerleaders present: Girls Rock!
A band night fundraiser for the Gotham Girls Roller Derby Jeerleaders Travel Squad.

Featuring the Bands:
Smut
Royal Pink
Ruffian Arms
$6 admission includes drink specials

Raffle Prizes provided by:
Punk Rope, Wicked Skatewear, Maxin Health & Fitness
Betz Method, Jimmy's No. 43
8:30pm
at:
Lit Lounge
93 2nd Ave. (between 5th & 6th St.)
New York, NY

Check out myspace.com/jeerleaders for more info

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Our friends at TG Whitney's & Windfall team up for their annual party cruise...
Thursday, June 18
Windfall / Whitney's 21st annual Booze Cruise
$45 includes unlimited beer & special punch
Live DJ
tickets on sale at: windfallwhitneyscruise.eventbrite.com/
boarding 6:30pm
leaving 7pm
returning 10pm
at:
The Circle Line
W. 42nd St. & Hudson River
New York, NY

Tickets are also available at the bars:
T.G. Whitney's
244 E. 53rd St. (between Second & Third Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 888-5772
TGWhitneys.com
Ask for Frank

Windfall Lounge & Grill
23 W. 39th St. (between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 869-4606
Ask for Tom

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Congratulations to the Long brothers, Curtis L. and all our friends at Third & Long on their anniversary...
Thursday, June 18
18th Anniversary Party at Third & Long
Turn back the clock with throwback drink specials:
5-7pm: $1 Bud & Bud Light mugs
7-8pm: $2 domestic draft mugs
8-9pm: $3 Bud & Bud Light pints
9pm - close: $4 domestic pints

Live music
at:
Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com

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MurphGuide will be co-hosting this after-work tequila tasting party with our friends at Johnny Utah's...
Wednesday, June 24
MurphGuide Tequila Party at Johnny Utah's
Free tequila tasting in the Earp room sponsored by Cazadores

$10 wristbands will get you the following all night:
$1 Rolling Rock (7oz)
$2 Soco Lime shots
$3 Coors Light Draft
$4 Well drinks
1/2 price Margarita Pitchers

Bull riding contest for prizes
at:
Johnny Utah's
25 W. 51st St. (between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
(212) 265-UTAH
New York, NY
JohnnyUtahs.com

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We had so much fun at our last beach volleyball tournament, we are doing it again...
MurphGuide & Big City Volleyball
4 v 4 Co-Ed Beach Volleyball Tournament
Saturday June 27th
If you love beach volleyball but can't get to the beach, we've got the perfect solution for you:
Come join Big City Volleyball and MurphGuide.com as we team up again for another fun-filled day of beach volleyball, food, drink and more at Hudson Beach Café on 105th St and Riverside Drive.

A co-ed tournament featuring teams of four intermediate-level players (minimum one woman) will begin at 9am and continue throughout the day on the sand courts near the Hudson River. When not playing, you can watch the action, mingle with other teams or take a break at the restaurant and bar which overlook the courts.

Entry fee is just $160 per four-player team (sorry, no individual entries) and covers a minimum of three matches (six games), referees and prizes for the winners.
Teams can add players to their roster for a fee of $30 per player, cap at six.

All players will receive a T-shirt and coupons redeemable for lunch and a drink at Hudson Beach Café and we'll also have live music starting in the afternoon. Bring your friends and family and make a day of it.

Prizes: First place team will get a $300 gift certificate for a happy hour party at either The Town Tavern or Whistlin' Dixie's Texas Tavern.
4 Tickets to the Hamptons AVP Tour July 4th Weekend with passes to the player Area

Bump, set, spike, eat, drink and have fun in the sun
Register at:
bigcityvolleyball.com/html/2/tournaments.htm
at:
Hudson Beach Café
Riverside Park
105th St and Riverside Drive
New York, NY
murphguide.com/bars/hudsonbeachcafe.htm
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Upcoming Irishness...
Thursday, June 25
FDNY Emerald Society presents...
FDNY Emerald Society Cruise
Sunset Cruise Around Manhattan
$50 tickets include
beer, wine, soda
Live music by
Jameson's Revenge
and a good time
7:30 - 11pm
at:
The Circle Line
W. 42nd St. & Hudson River
New York, NY
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Friday, June 26
The Wolfe Tones in Concert at Saloon
Irish folk legends The Wolfetones:

Brian Warfield, Noel Nagle, Tommy Byrne
buy tickets in advance: call Jeff: 212 570-5454
at:
Saloon
1584 York Ave. (between 83rd & 84th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 570-5454
SaloonNYC.com
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Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28
Brooklyn Irish Festival
$10 Admission ($15 after 4pm)
Kids under 12 enter Free
Music - dance - sports - arts

Featuring entertainment by:
Patty Smyth
Pat McGuire & the Bastable Cakes
The Wolfe Tones (Sunday)
Jameson's Revenge
The Moonshiners
Seanchai & the Unity Squad
Gates Open 11am
at:
Aviator Sports Complex
Floyd Bennett Field
3159 Flatbush Ave.
Brooklyn, NY
For more information go to aviatorsports.com
or call 718-758-7513
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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...

Friday, June 19: Brooklyn Cyclones Opening Night
Thursday, July 2: Second Anniversary Party at Whistlin' Dixie's
Friday, July 17: MurphGuide Night in Coney Island
Sunday, August 16: The Saw Doctors at Highline Ballroom
Thursday, August 27: MurphGuide Annual Summer Cruise
Thursday, Sept. 24: Adam's Angels Salute to Firefighters at Saloon
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Murph.

Kruise for Kids - Wednesday, June 10

The guys from NY County AOH div. #7 invite you to their annual dinner & concert cruise, which is a fundraiser to benefit Project Children.
I will be on board, so be sure to say hello...


Wednesday, June 10
18th Annual Kruise For Kids
to Benefit Project Children
Hudson River Dinner Dance & Concert Cruise

General admission: $100 includes:
Full open bar
Hot & cold buffet dinner
Dessert
Entertainment on 2 stages
featuring...
Celtic Cross
The Cunnningham Brothers
Screaming Orphans
Shay Mac Band
Tom Casey & Friends

Evening cruise in NY harbor
Boarding 6pm
Departs: 6:45pm
Returns: 10pm
Dockside party continues until 10:30pm

Aboard
The Spirit of New York
Leaving from Chelsea Piers
Pier 62
Enter at W. 23rd St. & West Side Highway
New York, NY

Tickets should be purchased in advance at:
http://kruiseforkids.org
Tickets will also be available at the dock.


and for those that just can't get enough...
Keep the party going after the cruise
Free shuttle bus service to the
Official Kruise for Kids After-Party
11pm
at:
O'Brien's
134 W. 46th St. (between Sixth & Seventh Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 391-1516

Today in NYC: Wednesday, June 10

• Kruise for Kids Benefit Aboard Spirit of NY
• Dynamic Outdoors Happy Hour at 230 Fifth
• Absolute 80s at Opal
• Kruise for Kids After-Party at O'Brien's
• Jewish Hurry Date at Alibi
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• The Karl Walters Trio at Parkside Lounge
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Erik Jackson & Friends at Smith's Bar
• All-Star Comedy at Times Square Arts Center
• Date & Dash at Belleville Wine Bar
• Stupid Cancer Un-Gala NYC '09 at Taj
• The Wall Street Pink Slip Party at City Winery
• Catch A New Rising Star Contest
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• After Work Wine Social at 230 Fifth
• Ladies Night at Croton Reservoir

Today in NYC: Monday, June 8

• The Big Quiz Thing at Crash Mansion
• Taste of Times Square
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• Best of Broadway at Broadway Comedy Club
• Monday Night Burlesque at Public Assembly
• Bluegrass Monday at Parkside Lounge
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• TheWilliamsburg Spelling Bee at Pete's Candy Store

Taste of Times Square; Monday, June 8

The Times Square Alliance presents its annual tasting event, Taste of Times Square:

Monday, June 8
Taste of Times Square
Sample "tastes" of delicious signature dishes from Times Square's best restaurants
Enjoy classic New York street performers
Entertainment on three stages
Swing band and free dancing lessons from Swing46
see map (pdf): Timessquarenyc.org


Taste of Times Square food tickets can be purchased at the event
and are redeemable for "tastes" and beverages at each of the booths.
The main ticket booth at 46th Street and Broadway opens at 3pm;
other booths throughout the neighborhood at 5pm

free admission
5pm - 8:30pm
on:
W. 46th Street
(between Broadway & Ninth Ave.)
New York, NY


Participating Restaurants include:
Angus McIndoe
B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
Bangkok House
Barbetta
Becco
Bistecca Fiorentina - Tuscan Steak House
Bluechili
Bond 45
Bourbon Street Bar and Grill
Brasserie 1605
Brazil, Brazil
Broadway Joe's Steakhouse
Brooklyn Diner
B. Smith
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Carmine's Italian Restaurant
Charlotte Restaurant ClubHouse Cafe
Da Rosina Restaurante Italiano
Dervish
FireBird Russian Restaurant
Gallagher's Steak House
Ginger's Restaurant at the DoubleTree Suites
Hard Rock Cafe
Havana Central
Hourglass Tavern
The House of Brews
Joe Allen Restaurant
John's Pizzeria
Joshua Tree
Junior's Restaurant
La Rivista Ristorante
Le Rivage
Meson Sevilla
O'Lunney's Times Square Pub
Orso
Pasta Lovers Patzeria's Perfect Pizza
Planet Hollywood
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Sangria 46
Schnipper's Quality Kitchen
Shula's American Steakhouse (Westin New York)
Sofia Ristorante Italiano
St. Andrews
Restaurant Toloache
Trattoria Dopo Teatro
Two Times Square at the Renaissance Hotel
The View at the New York Marriott Marquis
Utsav
Virgil's Real Barbecue

Today in NYC: Sunday, June 7

• 718 Sessions at Pacha
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Ray Greiche at Banc Cafe
• Stand-up + Improv + Justin Tranz at TSAC
• Atlantic Avenue Art Walk 2009
• Gangsters' New York Singles Scavenger Hunt
• Lorelei + Shark Tank Comedy at Parkside Lounge
• Sunday Night Standup at Three of Cups
• Nat & Kat + Best of B'way at Broadway Comedy Club
• Sunday Night Live at New York Comedy Club

Today in NYC: Saturday, June 6

• Belmont Party at Johnny Utah's
• Hamptons Weekend Kick-Off Party at Dune
• The Surefire Way at The Bitter End
• Chaser at O'Flanagan's
• Mr. North at Ulysses'
• Pirate Party at Broadway Dive
• Chriss Vargas at Pacha
• Stand Up Comedy at Comic Strip Live
• Belmont Stakes Viewing Party at Opal
• Belmont Stakes Viewing Party at Social
• TV Headliner Show at Broadway Comedy Club
• Greg Rogell at New York Comedy Club
• Comedy + Live Music at Parkside Lounge
• Paul Zunno in Concert at Producers Club Theaters
• Ray Greiche Trio at The Back Fence
• Surf Rock Shindig at Otto's Shrunken Head
• Date & Dash at Duvet
• Stand-up + Improv + Justin Tranz at TSAC
• 8-Minute Dating at 420 Lounge
• Atlantic Avenue Art Walk 2009
• Seanchai & the Unity Squad at Rocky Sullivan's

MurphGuide Weekly Newsletter: June 4

Contents:
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Parties & Events This Week:
1. Social-Lizing: Internet Week Party at Stay: Thu. June 4
2. First Thursday at Hudson Terrace: Thu. June 4
3. St. Lawrence Brewery at Broadway Dive: Thu. June 4 & Sat. June 6
4. Around the World Fashion Party at World Bar: Fri. June 5
5. Ho-Down at Saloon: Fri. June 5
6. Flanagan's Wake at Mr. Dennehy's: Fri. June 5
7. Celtic Cross in Concert: Fri. June 5
8. David Shapiro's Hamptons Party at Dune: Sat. June 6
9. Sunday Brunch at The Half Pint: Sun. June 7
10. Sunday Night Stand-Up at Three of Cups: Sun. June 7

Special Interests:
1. Spotlight Bar: Dylan Murphy's
2. Spotlight Bar: Wicked Willy's
3. Quick Links

Party Planning with MurphGuide.com
1. MurphGuide Party Planner

Upcoming Events:
1. Kruise for Kids Benefit aboard The Spirit of New York: Wed. June 10
2. World Pong Tour $25K Tournament in Atlantic City: June 11 - 13
3. Five Point Feile at The Knitting Factory: Fri. June 12
4. Gotham Girls Roller Derby at Hunter College: Saturday, June 13
5. Amurryhill Idol Contest at The Joshua Tree: Sunday, June 14
6. Bloomsday Celebration at Ulysses': Tue. June 16
7. Gotham Girls Roller Derby Jeerleaders Fundraiser at Lit Lounge: Wed., June 17
8. TG Whitney's / Windfall Annual Cruise: Thu. June 18
9. Save the Dates
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Parties This Week:
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This week is "Internet Week" in New York. If you haven't been invited to an Internet Week party yet, don't fear, MurphGuide is here to help. (We connect the fun to the fun people). Our friend Daron welcomes MurphGuide readers to his official Internet Week Event, with free admission with RSVP...
Thursday, June 4
Scene PR presents...
Social-lizing: Social Media Night
in honor of New York's Internet Week
SCENEPR invite you to join social media moguls, digital gurus and media space mavens
for cocktails & conversation during Internet Week 2009
at this Official Internet Week Networking event

Tech sponsor Keshot will be there providing their fun and social media engaging Keshot Kiosk,
which quickly captures user-generated digital photos or videos,
sent via email to both the user and the user’s friends and family as an electronic postcard.
With Keshot, your audience is wrapped in your marketing message,
at multiple touch points, both offline and online in your branded environment.
keshot.com Free admission with RSVP:
(via Facebook or via Going.com)
6:30-11pm
at:
Stay
244 E. Houston St. (bet. Ave. A & B)
New York, NY
Stay-NYC.com

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Our friend Susan hosts a monthly happy hour on the First Thursday of every month. Note: Walter's First Thursday (IBN) has been postponed to the second Thursday this month...
Thursday, June 4 First Thursday
hosted by Susan Terwilliger
co-hosted by Diamond Dogs Ski Club
Drink specials:
Peartini, Ultimate Margarita, Acai-Blueberry lemonade, Apple Martini.
7:30 to 10:30 pm

also on the same date, same venue...
Thursday, June 4
Andy Troy presents...
Rooftop Sangria & Cocktail Social on the Water II
Drink Specials until 7 PM
Include:
2 for 1 Sangria
2 for 1 Margaritas
2 for 1 Signature Drinks
RSVP at: andytroy.com
Free admission
6-11pm
at:
Hudson Terrace
621 W. 46th St. (between 11th & 12th Ave.)
New York, NY
HudsonTerraceNYC.com

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Attention craft beer lovers: Two Beer Parties featuring Chatham NY's, Captain Lawrence Brewery at Broadway Dive...

Thursday, June 4
Captain Lawrence Beer Tasting - 7pm
Broadway Dive will be having a formal tasting
of several beers from the Captain Lawrence Brewery.
Complimentary cheese plate and tasting notes will be available.
Once a week, the owner of Broadway Dive drives to Chatham, NY
to bring this beer to NYC, ensureing the freshest beer possible.

Saturday, June 6 Pirate Party - 9pm
Featuring beer from Westchester's Captain Lawrence Brewery
Special guest appearance by Mal C and the Top Eights
plus a special rendition of Elvis' "Love Me Tender" by the bar's own Beda.
Some of the proceeds from this party will go to Safety Net.
at:
Broadway Dive
2262 Broadway (between 101st & 102nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 856-2662
DiveBarNYC.com

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Our friend Jeff invites the MurphGuide readers to this upscale fashion event...
Friday, June 5
Around the World presents:
A Night in Brazil: Exclusive Fashion Event

Recently opened and already one of New York City's premiere nightlife destinations,
The World Bar is on the ground floor of the exclusive Trump World Tower condominium and overlooks the United Nations and its beautiful gardens.

The classically contemporary space which is the first U.S. project of Brazil's most celebrated hospitality architect features soaring 30-foot ceilings, book-matched oak walls, and a "floating" glass mezzanine. Uniquely elegant and very conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, The World Bar is ideal for cocktail receptions, dinners and business meetings for up to 150 guests.

Specials:
- A Night in Brazil
-Featured Fashion Show by Hillary Flowers
- Bottle Specials 250 goose, 200 absolut, 150 house

Djs Joel bell , Charles Lima, & Vinyla.
RSVP is required for this event:
Aroundtheworldevents@gmail.com
Door Policy:
Starts At: 9:00 PM;
Dress : Cocktail Evening Attire.

Fashion show begins at midnight
party with the models after the show
at:
The World Bar
at Trump World Tower
845 United Nations Plaza
(First Ave. between 47th & 48th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 935-9361
murphguide.com/bars/worldbar.htm

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Since the play "Flanagan's Wake" is set in an Irish Pub, why not perform it in one?
Dinner, drinks and theater, all under one roof...
Friday, June 5
Rare Breed Productions presents...
Flanagan's Wake
A Hilarious Interactive comedy, set in an Irish Pub.
$20 reserved, $25 at the door
Tickets are available at smarttix.com

There will also be performances on July 3 & 17

Please make your reservations for dinner before the show.
Call 212 414 1223.
doors open 7:30pm
performance begins 8pm
at:
Mr. Dennehy's
63 Carmine St. (Seventh Ave. S.)
New York, NY
(212) 414-1223
MrDennehys.com
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Our friends at Saloon invite you to enjoy the rodeo experience at their ho-down...
Friday, June 5 Ho-Down!
Mechanical Bull riding
$40 per person includes
open bar 10pm - 1am
at:
Saloon
1584 York Ave. (between 83rd & 84th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 570-5454
SaloonNYC.com
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If you are down at the Jersey Shore this weekend, here is an option for you...
Friday, June 5 Celtic Cross in Concert
With special guests:
The Dancers of The DeNogla School of Irish Dance
presented by Irish Americal Cultural Institute
$25 admission
or $40 for concert + post-concert reception
For tickets visit:
Brownpapertickets.com/event/67542
8pm
at:
The Algonquin Arts Theater
173 Main St.
Manasquan, NJ

For more info. contact: Nicole Hoops
973-605-1991, events@iaci-usa.org
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Celtic Cross will also be starring once again in the annual Kruise for Kids Benefit on June 10
See details below
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Our friend David hosts great parties throughout the year, but in the summer, he is in the Hamptons. If you are looking for a share house to get in on, he is filling his 4th house now. He also welcomes MurphGuide readers to his Saturday night parties at Dune...
Saturday, June 6
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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Our friend Tory at The Half Pint invites you to try their new Sunday brunch:
Sunday Brunch at The Half Pint
Every Sunday
Unlimited sunday brunc w bloody mary and mimosas.
Starts @ $10.95
add $8 for bottomless booze
at:
The Half Pint
76 W. 3rd St. (Thompson St.)
New York, NY
(212) 260-1088
TheHalfPintNYC.com
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NYC comic RG Daniels hosts this weekly free comedy show at Three of Cups...
Sunday, June 7
Sunday Night Stand-up at Three of Cups
This week's lineup:

David Cope (featured, Bridgetown Comedy Festival)
http://www.myspace.com/jeromethewanderer

Ali Wong (San Francisco's Onion Comedy Series)
http://www.aliwong.com/

Greg Barris (NYC's Heart of Darkness)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np9w_g6D0rA

Selena Coppock (featured, Boston Comedy Festival)
rooftopcomedy.com/watch/IHaveSmallBoobs
Plus special guests
8pm
at:
Three of Cups
83 First Ave. (E. 5th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 388-0059
ThreeofCupsNYC.com
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Other News:
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Spotlight Bar: Dylan Murphy's
Dylan Murphy's just started a new Karaoke Night
Every Wednesday, Karaoke starts at 9pm
with a $50 bar tab to the best act of the night
Drink specials all night

Dylan Murphy's secret basement bar, The Nook is open
Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 8pm-4am
and is also available for private parties
Call 212-988-9434 or Email blake_dillon@hotmail.com
And if you want to wear them around town, check out the new Dylan Murphy's Store
Buy your gear now and show some support
Cafepress.com/DylanMurphys
at:
Dylan Murphy's
1453 Third Ave. (between 82nd & 83rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 988-9431
DylanMurphys.com
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Spotlight Bar: Wicked Willy's

Every weekend you can rock out with the best local & touring bands until 11pm
and then get down all night to some of the hottest DJ's in New York City.

What sets Wicked Willy's apart from other bars in the neighborhood are the drink prices.
At Happy Hour, the entire bar is half off until 9pm., 7 days a week.
Sports fans can enjoy games on a ten foot movie screen and 9 plasma flats screens.

There is always something going on at Wicked Willy's:
- Every Day Happy Hour: 1/2 price drinks 4pm - 9pm
- Live Music on Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
- Karaoke on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Get a free drink if you are brave enough to sing.
- Beer Pong Tournament Every Monday with $7 pitchers. Compete for a $50 bar tab.
- Beer Pong & Flip Cup available every night

Wicked Willy's
149 Bleecker St. (bet. Thompson & LaGuardia Pl.)
New York, NY
(212) 254-8592
myspace.com/wickedwillysnyc

call Adam or Andy for private parties


For more Spotlight Bars, check out MurphGuide.com/bars
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Quick Links:

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http://murphguide.blogspot.com

Join the MurphGuide Group on Facebook:
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MurphGuide on Twitter: If you use Twitter, follow MurphGuide for updates
Twitter.com/murphguide

Kruise for Kids: Benefit for Project Children: Wednesday, June 10
KruiseforKids.org

Guestlist Party of the Week:
Murphguide.com/guestlist.htm

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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The 18th annual Kruise for Kids dinner/concert cruise to benefit Project Children is one of the best events of the year. I highly recommend it, and hope to see you on board...
Wednesday, June 10
AOH Div. 7 - NYC presents...
18th Annual Kruise for Kids to benefit Project Children

Live Music on 2 stages, including
Celtic Cross, The Cunningham Brothers,
Shay Mac Band, Tom Casey & Friends,
and for the first time on the cruise...The Screaming Orphans
Full Open Bar - Buffet Dinner
Casual Business Attire

$100 General Admission,
$1000 Reserved tables of 8, $1200 Premium tables of 8

Boarding at 6pm, Sailing at 6:45 pm
Return to Dock at 10 pm
Departing from
Chelsea Piers, Pier 62
W. 23rd St. & 12th Ave.
New York, NY

Cruise aboard...The Spirit of New York

More info at: murphguide.com/kruiseforkids
Purchase tickets to the cruise at:
KruiseforKids.org

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Play Beer Pong for $25,000 in Atlantic City...
The World Beer Pong Tour presents
The Atlantic City Beer Pong Championship.
Thursday, June 11 - Saturday, June 13, 2009.

On Thursday June 11, Friday June 12 and Saturday June 13
at the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City,
the biggest beer pong tournament the east coast has ever seen
will commence for three straight nights of Beer Pong madness.
Prizes:
* $25,000 Grand Prize
* Cash Prizes for top 5 teams TBA
* Additional prizes for top 10 teams TBA

Public signups are now open or you can win your way in through a World Beer Pong Tour or regional affiliate qualifier.

Packages starting from $200/player
Details at:
Worldpongtour.com

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Two of NYC's greatest Irish bar bands, together on one night...
Friday, June 12
Black 47 and their friends, Shilelagh Law
Take over The Knitting Factory for FIVE POINTS FÉILE before the club moves to Williamsburg and reopens. This night of rambunctiousness will be filmed on a five camera shoot for later issue on a number of DVDs and a possible TV broadcast. Two full shows from two bands that will seek to bring back the spirit of the nearby old Five Points Irish immigrant area where, amongst other
things, tap dancing originated.
Shilelagh Law at 9pm / Black47 at 11pm,
with a two band jam at the end.
at:
Knitting Factory
74 Leonard St.
New York, NY 10013
(212) 219-3006

Black47.com
HalftheBottle.com (Shilelagh Law)

Tickets on sale today, April 24th at noon.
$18 in advance/$20 day of show.
KnittingFactory.com
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Our friends at Gotham Girls Roller Derby host their monthly bout, this time pitting Queens vs. Manhattan...
Saturday, June 13
Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Queens of Pain vs. Manhattan Mayhem

General Admission: $19.75 in advance, $23 at door
VIP: $29.75 (adv. only - incl. reserved front row seat, goodies, + more)

Doors: 6:30pm / Whistle: 7:30pm
at:
Schwartz Athletic Center, Long Island University
1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY
gothamgirlsrollerderby.com
More info available on the GGRD Hotline: (888) 830-2253

Upcoming Gotham Girls Roller Derby bouts:

July 11 - Bronx Gridlock vs. Brooklyn Bombshells
August 8 - Manhattan Mayhem vs. Bronx Gridlock
September 26 - Brooklyn Bombshells vs. Queens of Pain
October 17 - Post-season double-header (foes TBD)
November 21 - GGRD League Championship (foes TBD)

All bouts above are at Hunter College Sportsplex.
Lexington Ave at 68th St.
New York, NY
GothamGirlsRollerDerby.com

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Our friends at The Joshua Tree are hosting a new singing competition with a clever name and huge prizes...
Sunday, June 14
Amurreyhill Idol Karaoke Competition
$10,000 cash prize every week
$50,000 cash grand final prize
Happy Hour all night
8pm
at:
The Joshua Tree
513 Third Ave. (between 34th & 35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 689-0058
JoshuaTreeBar.com
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Blooms Day commemorates the goings on in James Joyce's novel, Ulysses. What better place to celebrate than at Ulysses'...

Tuesday, June 16
Bloomsday at Ulysses'
hosted by Colum McCann
The best Bloomsday west of Sandymount Strand.
Readings from James Joyce's Ulysses by:
Aedin Moloney, Chris Barrett Kelly, Larry Kirwan, Joe Hurley, Colum McCann and many others.
Free and open to the public
from 1 pm onwards
at:
Ulysses
95 Pearl St./58 Stone St. (Hanover Square)
New York, NY
(212) 482-0400
UlyssesBarNYC.com
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Our friend & Gotham Girls Jeerleader Lolita Ford invites you to their fundraiser...
Wednesday June 17
GGRD Jeerleaders present: Girls Rock!
A band night fundraiser for the Gotham Girls Roller Derby Jeerleaders Travel Squad.

Featuring the Bands:
Smut
Royal Pink
Ruffian Arms
$6 admission includes drink specials

Raffle Prizes provided by:
Punk Rope, Wicked Skatewear, Maxin Health & Fitness
Betz Method, Jimmy's No. 43
8:30pm
at:
Lit Lounge
93 2nd Ave. (between 5th & 6th St.)
New York, NY

Check out myspace.com/jeerleaders for more info

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Our friends at TG Whitney's & Windfall team up for their annual party cruise...
Thursday, June 18
Windfall / Whitney's 21st annual Booze Cruise
$45 includes unlimited beer & special punch
Live DJ
tickets on sale at: windfallwhitneyscruise.eventbrite.com/
boarding 6:30pm
leaving 7pm
returning 10pm
at:
The Circle Line
W. 42nd St. & Hudson River
New York, NY

Tickets are also available at the bars:
T.G. Whitney's
244 E. 53rd St. (between Second & Third Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 888-5772
TGWhitneys.com
Ask for Frank

Windfall Lounge & Grill
23 W. 39th St. (between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 869-4606
Ask for Tom

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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...

Sunday, June 14: Sundays at Seven at Irish Arts Center: Sun. June 14
Sunday, June 14 & Monday, June 15: The Bar Show at The Javitz Center
Wednesday, June 24: MurphGuide Night at Johnny Utah's
Thursday, June 25: FDNY Emerald Society Cruise w/ Jameson's Revenge
Friday, June 26: The Wolfetones at Saloon
Sat. & Sun. June 27 & 28: Brooklyn Irish Festival
Friday, July 17: MurphGuide Night in Coney Island
Sunday, August 16: The Saw Doctors at Highline Ballroom
Thursday, August 27: MurphGuide Annual Summer Cruise
Thursday, Sept. 24: Adam's Angels Salute to Firefighters at Saloon
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