MurphGuide Weekly Update
April 23, 2008
by Murph
Contents:
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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
7. Live Music Spotlight
Other News:
1. Spotlight Bar: Bar 13
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
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This Week:
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A New Orleans themed bar is opening this
week...
Bourbon
Street Bar & Grille
New Orleans comes to Restaurant Row with the
opening of Bourbon Street Bar & Grille, later this week.
Decorated with old world gas lamps and wrought iron balconies,
it will bring New Orlean's historic French Quarter to NY's historic theater
district.
They will be serving authentic New Orleans cuisine prepared by Executive Chef
Tommy Hines.
The long mahogany bar will serve New Orleans Hurricane drinks,
Louisiana brews such as Purple Haze from Abita Brewing and
an impressive collection of Bourbon Whisky.
Check MurphGuide.com later in the week for grand opening details.
Bourbon Street Bar & Grille
346 W. 46th St. (between 8th & 9th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 245-2030
BourbonNY.com
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Our friend David runs a house in the Hamptons,
and hosts happy hours to get everybody together...
Wednesday, April 23
David Shapiro presents:
Hamptons Meet & Greet at Stir
Join David & friends and meet the people who will be staying at his house.
David's Hamptons house is now almost completely full for the summer,
so this will be one of your last chances to learn about his 3.5 acre estate
on the border of Bridgehampton and Sag Harbor
Party details:
Back lounge reserved
Drink specials, Complimentary appetizers
No cover with RSVP: 212-579-4844
7 - 10pm
at:
Stir
1363 First Ave. (between 73rd & 74th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 744-7190
StirNYC.com
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Thursday, April 24
Bowfire, the Unique Musical & Theatrical Experience
The BOWFIRE ensemble of world-renowned musicians
from Jazz to Classical to Bluegrass to Celtic to Rock and World.
The unique combination of master musicians, choreography and vocals is
complemented by elaborate costumes and set design.
at:
The Beacon Theatre
2124 Broadway (between W. 74th & 75th St)
New York, NY
BeaconTheatre.com
Bowfire.com
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Our friends at The Big Easy host a monthly
birthday party, so for all you April babies out there...
Friday, April 25
Zodiac Party
Celebrating all April birthdays
$2 Coors Light drafts
$3 mixed drinks
$3 zodiac shots
$3 Big Easy Punch
$6 monster bombs
10pm - 4am
at:
The Big Easy
1768 Second Ave. (between 92nd & 93rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 348-0879
BigEasyNYC.com
Myspace.com/bigeasynyc
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Our friends at Covenant House Young
Professionals Committeee are hosting this fundraiser...
Saturday, April 26
Covenant House Young Professionals Committee
presents...
Party for a Purpose
$65 donation includes open bar from 8pm - 12am
Music will be provided by DJ Jus Ske
Tickets can be purchased at
Covenanthouseny.org
8pm
at:
Prime
511 W. 28th St. (between 10th & 11th Ave.)
New York, NY
Covenanthouseny.org/
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World Pong Spring Tour: The second of
5 NYC dates this Saturday...
Saturday, April 26
World Pong Tour presents...
NYC World Pong Tour Tournaments
Sign in 3:30pm
Starts 4:30pm
at:
Porky's NYC
55 W. 21st St. (between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 675-8007
PorkysNYC.com
Upcoming Dates:
Saturday, April 26, May 10 at Porky's
Saturday, May 3 & 17 at The Big Easy
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Our friends at Mad River invite you to their
5th annual 80s party...
Saturday, April 26
80s Party at Mad River
Costume Contest: $50 bar tab to winner
$30 optional open bar
mixed drinks & draft beer
9pm - 12am
at:
Mad River Bar & Grille
1442 Third Ave. (between 81st & 82nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 988-1832
MadRiverGrille.com
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Live Music Spotlight:
You can find very
talented musicians every night of the week in NY's bars.
Here are a few suggestions...
Wednesday, April 23
Ray Greiche at The
Back Fence
Thursday, April 24
Nancy Atlas
Project + Brian Mitchell Band at Parkside Lounge
Benefit for New Orleans Non-Profit Org Lowernine at The Baggot Inn
Tom Riccobono and Mark West at Smith's Bar
Friday, April 25
Dave Matthews
Night with Ants Marching at Saloon
The Youngsters at The Mean Fiddler
Ashley presents at The Underscore
Saturday, April 26
Dandelion at The
Gael Pub
The Niagaras at Stout
Milo Z at Ulysses'
New York Brogues at An Beal Bocht
Sunday, April 27
Cat & Fiddle
Session at Slainte
Check out the
MurphGuide Events calendar for more details
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Other News
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Spotlight Bar: Thirteen
Bar13
Summer Roof Deck is now open
Right off transportation hub Union Square, Bar 13 offers 2 indoor spaces as well
as it's outdoor, roof deck bar.
It may feel like a crowded beach party on Thursday and Friday,
but check out this rooftop destination Mon-Wed for an intimate drink with
someone special.
Happy Hour everyday from 5-8 includes 2-for-1 beer, wine and well cocktails.
International DJs turn the club inside into a multi-levelled hotspot every
weekend.
Party packages and table service available. Rooftop bar open everyday.
Bar13
35 E.13th St. (bet. Broadway & University Pl.)
Greenwich Village
New York, NY
212-979-6677
Bar13.com
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Upcoming
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A new traditional Irish session just started
at Slainte, with different guest musicians each week...
Sunday, April 27 (and every Sunday)
New trad. session:
Cat & Fiddle Session
featuring Doug Barr and Tony Horswill
free admission
8 - 11pm
at:
Slainte
304 Bowery (between Bleecker & Houston St.)
New York, NY
(212) 253-7030
SlainteNYC.com
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Our friends on this committee invite MurphGuide readers to this top notch
event...
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 is at
community.acsevents.org
Enjoy fabulous wines and sip sensational cocktails
Bid on amazing prizes at our silent auction, or take a chance on our exciting
raffle
Take home a fantastic giftbag with lots of great swag!
NEW FOR 2008: Doors open to VIPs one hour early.
They 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)
Taste of Hope will assist the American Cancer Society in raising funds to reach
our 2015 goal
of saving 5 million lives by reducing cancer mortality by 50% and cancer
incidence by 25%
6:30pm - VIP admission
7:30pm - General Admission
at:
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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I hope you can join me at this event, which
suports Project Children...
Thursday, May 1
Kruise for Kids Launch Party
Live music by Tom Casey
Raffle:
First prize is two round trip tickets to Ireland plus 7 night b&b w/ car rental
Second prize: $500 give certificate to Broadway.com plus hotel & dinner in NYC
Raffle tickets purchase at this event will also be eligible to win tickets
to the Kruise for Kids sailing June 11.
Drink specials & appetizers
6pm
upstairs at:
Eamonn's
9 E. 45th St. (between 5th & Madison Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 867-9013
Eamonns.biz
The 17th Annual Kruise for Kids will be held on Wednesday, June 11
Tickets are on sale at aohcharity.org
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From the folks that brought the Luck of the
Irish Pub Tour,
its the Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl (on Tres de
Mayo)
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
at participating bars from 12 - 8pm
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
Tickets can be purchased on-line at:
etix.com
Registration Bar:
The Village Pourhouse
64 Third Ave (11th St.)
New York, NY
PourhouseNYC.com
More info at
murphguide.com/cincodemayo/pubcrawl.htm
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Our friend Lou (aka
DLJ) hosts this very popular party. As always, he offers
reduced admission to MurphGuide readers
(you!)...
Saturday, May 3, 2008
DLJ presents...I Love the 80s Party
RSVP for Reduced Admission!
As written up in the NY Post & Daily News...
DLJ spins the best damn 80s music PERIOD!
(Pop, Rock, New Wave, Freestyle, Hip Hop & More!)
2 floors, 2 bars & 1 TOTALLY AWESOME time!
Plus, 2 for 1 Drinks from 9pm - 11pm
Come party like it's 1988...without paying like it's 2008!
This party has been running strong for 12 years & DLJs last one until September
RSVP below for reduced admission
$10 w/
RSVP, (or mention MurphGuide at the door). $15 w/o
Doors open 9pm
at:
Dewey's Flatiron
210 Fifth Ave. (between 25th & 26th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 696-BEER
DeweysFlatiron.com
RSVP:
MurphGuide.com/promo/party80s.htm
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Our friend James, who plays in two of the band
in this benefit concert, invites MurphGuide
readers to come out to Coney Island to support the troops...
Saturday, May 3
USO Benefit Concert
Donation: $20 at the door
$15 in advance tickets sold at Peggy's in Coney Island
Active Duty Military: free
Special appearance by The USO Show Troupe, The Liberty Bells
The Bands:
The Rockinghams 2 2:45
Hell or High Water3 3:45
The Dirty Stay Outs4 4:45
Prodigal Child5 5:45
Head Over The Hill6 6:45
Our Back Pages7 7:45
John Lepore & the Silver Falcons 8 8:45
1:30 9pm
at:
Peggy O'Neill's Coney Island
1904 Surf Ave. (W. 16th St. at Keyspan Park)
Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 4493200
PeggyONeillsCI.com
for more info. call Tony: 3476684122
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Cinco de Mayo: May 5
Check out MurphGuide's Cinco de Mayo page.
We are still adding parties to our listing.
More details will come in next week's newsletter.
MurphGuide.com/cincodemayo
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Tickets are
on sale now for the annual Kruise for Kids Benefit...
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
A.O.H. Div. 7 - NYC presents...
17th annual Kruise for Kids To Benefit Project
Children
Entertainment On Three Stages Featuring:
The Cunningham Brothers
Celtic Cross
The Singing Websters
Shay Mac Band
Tom Casey
$110 in advance, $125 at the dock
includes Full Open Bar - Buffet Dinner
Cruise in NY harbor
Group Rate: Table of 10 for $1,000 (if purchased by May 1)
Boarding at 6pm, Sailing at 6:45 pm
Return to Dock at 10 pm
Cruise aboard...
The Spirit of New York
Departing Chelsea Piers, Pier 62
W. 23rd St. & 12th Ave.
New York, NY
Tickets are now on sale On-line:
AOHCharity.org
More info. available at
MurphGuide.com/kruiseforkids
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Save the Dates:
Save the dates for the following upcoming events. More details to follow in
future newsletters
Sun. May 4: Pierce Turner special parlour gig at Tracks Raw Bar & Grill
Fri. June 27: MurphGuide Night in Coney Island
Thu. Aug. 21: Annual MurphGuide Summer Cruise
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Quick
Links:
MurphGuide Blog
http://murphguide.blogspot.com
MurphGuide.com on myspace:
Be our on-line friend
myspace.com/murphguide
World Pong Tour:
5 NYC dates and 16 in NY state
WorldPongTour.com
Outdoor Drinking:
checkout MurphGuide Directory of outdoor drinking spots
murphguide.com/outdoor.htm
Kruise for Kids: June 11. Tickets are
already on-sale for the annual Benefit for Project Children
AOHCharity.org
Hoboken Bar Network:
Hoboken`s premier on-line bar guide
Hoboken-bar.net
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http://murphguide.blogspot.com.
cheers,
Murph.
MurphGuide.com
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