MurphGuide Weekly Update
July 2, 2008
by Murph
Contents:
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This
Week
1. Dixie's Texas Tavern 1st Anniversary Party: Wed. July 2
2. Liberty Bar Tour: Thu. July 3
3. July 3rd Parties:
a. Mad River
b. The Town Tavern
c. Saloon
3. 4th of July - Independence Day
a. Fireworks Viewing locations
b. Independence Day Parties
4. Live Music Spotlight
Other News:
1. Meet Market Adventures - July lineup
2. Enter to win tickets to Gotham Girls Roller Derby
3. Quick Links
Upcoming
1. Christmas in July at The Town Tavern: Thu. July 17
2. Party with Purpose 5K Run & Party in Hoboken: Wed. July 15
3. MurphGuide Night at Coney Island: Fri. July 25
4. Save the Dates
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This Week:
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Our friends
at Whistlin' Dixie's will be celebrating their first anniversary with a wild
party...
Wednesday, July 2
Whistlin' Dixie's 1st Anniversary Party
Celebrate Dixie's & America's Birthday
2 Hour free beer sponsored by Samuel Adams, 6-8pm
Register early for the Texas Hold 'Em Tourney
Proceeds will go to Benefit Rehabilitation for US Soldiers
via Timbo Foundation (Timbofund.org)
at:
Whistlin' Dixie's Texas Tavern
714 Eleventh Ave. (W. 51st St.)
New York, NY
(212) 349-4370
DixiesTexasTavern.com
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Our friends at Lindy Promotions invite you to
their annual Liberty Bar Tour...
6th annual New York Liberty Bar Tour
Thursday, July 3
5pm-midnight
$2 Miller Lites
$3 Miller Chills
$3.50 Sparks
Food & Shooter special
at Participating Bars:
T.G. Whitney's
244 E. 53rd St.(between Second & Third Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 888-5772
TGWhitneys.com
Metro 53
307 E. 53rd St. (Between Second & First Ave.)
midtown - east
New York, NY
(212) 838-0007
Metro53.com
plus Turtle Bay, Manchester Pub, Nialls on 52nd & Mantra
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4th of July
Weekend:
Check out our special party page:
MurphGuide.com/independenceday.htm
3rd of July (not yet called4th of July Eve...)
Thursday, July 3
July 3rd Drinker's Club
Mad River is looking for the best drinkers in town (YOU)
and offering $3 American Drafts, $3 Red, White & Blue Mixed Drinks
Free Red & Blue Shots at Midnight
$20 Open Bar from 10pm-1am
2 for 1 Burgers & Fries
Live DJ
7pm – All Night Long
at:
Mad River Bar & Grille
1442 Third Ave. (between 81st & 82nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 988-1832
MadRiverGrille.com
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Thursday, July 3
America Turns 232
6-7pm: Corner Bistro Burgers and Pigs n a Blaket...ON THE HOUSE!
8-11pm: Unlimited RED wine, WHITE Russians, and BLUE martini's.
Also:
Unlimited Beer, Well Mixed Drinks, and Wine
$30 per person - for groups of 15 or less
$25 per person - for groups of 30 or more
at:
The Town Tavern
134 W. 3rd St. (Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 253-6955
TownTavernNYC.com
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July 3rd Party at Saloon
Start your 4th of July Weekend Off Eary
$35 premium open bar
9pm - 12am
or
10pm - 1am
at:
Saloon
1584 York Ave. (between 83rd & 84th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 570-5454
SaloonNYC.com
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Friday, 4th of July -
We're Independent!
Our friend
Johnny of Premier List NYC promotes great parties throught NYC.
For 4th of July, he is throwing this party on
the water at Pier 84...
Friday, July 4
July 4th Bash
Premier List's 4th of July Bash
$5 champagne by the glass & $5 domestic beers all night
$8 large frozen drink mugs (pina colada, margarita or mojitos)
$75 champagne bottles & $150 Grey Goose bottles
(Please book bottle/table reservations in advance)
Only 1 bottle is required to reserve a table in VIP
call Premier List: 212 785 3745 for reservations
at:
P.D. O'Hurley's at Pier 84
557 12th Ave. (W. 44th St.)
Pier 84 on the Hudson River
New York, NY
murphguide.com/bars/pdohurleys-pier84.htm
Party Details & RSVP at:
Premierlistnyc.com/July4thBash.htm
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Macy's Fireworks Display: Friday, July 4
Fireworks will be launched from the East River between 10th & 23rd St.
and by the South Street Seaport
Fireworks begins approximately 9:20 pm.
In Manhattan, the FDR Drive will be closed to traffic and open to the public
for fireworks viewing from Houston to 42nd Streets from 7 - 10 pm.
Pedestrian access to the viewing area will be at 23rd, 38th and 42nd St.
Macy's Fireworks Viewing Locations (and where
to go for a drink afterwards)
South Street Seaport
Pier 17 (Water St. & Fulton St.)
or Enter FDR Drive at Pearl St.
Pre/post fireworks destinations:
Mad Dog & Beans
83 Pearl St. / 50 Stone St.
New York, NY
(212) 269-1177
MadDogandBeans.com
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American menu BBQ
all day and night
at:
Ulysses'
95 Pearl St./58 Stone St. (Hanover Square)
New York, NY
(212) 482-0400
UlyssesBarNYC.com
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East Side:
FDR Drive, East River
The Fireworks are between 10th & 23rd St.
FDR viewing from Houston St. to 42nd St.
Post-fireworks:
East Village:
Common Ground
206 Avenue A (between 12th & 13th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 228-6231
CommonGroundNYC.com
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Blind Pig
233 E. 14th St. (between 2nd & 3rd Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 209-1573
BlindPigBar.com
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The Crocodile Lounge
325 E. 14th St. (between First & Second Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 477-7747
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King's Head Tavern
222 E. 14th St. (between Second & Third Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 473-6590
KingsHeadTavern.com
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East Side (Gramercy, Kip's Bay):
Fireworks:
The FDR Drive will be open to the public from Houston to 42nd St.
from 7 pm to 10 pm.
Pedestrian access to the viewing area will be at 23rd, 38th and 42nd St.
Post-fireworks:
4th of July at Failte
Drink Specials
Free hot dogs & sliders
at:
Failte Irish Whiskey Bar
531 Second Ave. (between 29th & 30th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 725-9440
FailteNYC.com
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Whiskey River
575 Second Ave. (32nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 679-6799
WhiskeyRiver.com
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Ski Bar Fridays
"its like Aspen on acid"
10pm
at:
Bar 12
206 E. 34th St. (Third Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 545-9912
Bar12.com
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East side near 42nd St:
Calico Jack's Cantina
802 Second Ave. (between 42nd & 43rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 557-4300
CalicoJacksNYC.com
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Karaoke every Friday
at:
Keats Restaurant
842 Second Ave. (45th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 682-5490
KeatsRestaurant.com
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McFadden's Saloon
800 Second Ave. (42nd St.)
midtown east
New York, NY
(212) 986-1515
McFaddens42.com
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Upper East Side:
Fireworks:
Viewing from the promenade at Carl Schurz Park (82nd - 86th St.)
Post-fireworks:
Fireworks Show Party
$35 premium open bar
at:
Saloon
1584 York Ave. (between 83rd & 84th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 570-5454
SaloonNYC.com
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DUMBO, Brooklyn
Fireworks: Empire Fulton Ferry Park
post-fireworks:
Rebar
147 Front St. (between Pearl & Jay St.)
DUMBO
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 797-2322
RebarNYC.com
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Long Island City
Water Taxi Beach
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at
watertaxibeach.com
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Roosevelt Island
The souther tip of Roosevelt Island
has a great viewing party, but unfortunately, it is sold out.
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and here are some more places having 4th of
July specials...
Friday, July 4
4th of July Weekend at Social
Happy Hour:
Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 12 - 10pm, Sunday - all day
$3.50 Bud, Bud Light & Coors Light bottles
$4.50 well drinks, Pino Grigio & Merlot
at:
Social
795 Eighth Ave. (between 48th & 49th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 459-0643
SocialBarNYC.com
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Friday, July 4
America Turns 232 at The Town Tavern
Same deal as Thursday, see above
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Friday, July 4
All American July 4th Weekend
Beer, Burger & Bourbon Specials
All Day & Night
at:
Swift
34 E. 4th St. (bet. Bowery & Lafayette)
New York, NY
(212) 260-3600
SwiftBarNYC.com
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Friday, July 4
July 4th at South 4th
free grilled food (while supplies last)
starting at 2pm
$4 Pints of Sierra Nevada
Summer Fest and Pale Ale
Macy's Fireworks shown on projection screen TV
at:
South 4th
90 South 4th St. (Berry St.)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 218-7478
South4thBar.com
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4th of July Weekend at The Brazen Head
Happy Hour Friday, Saturday & Sunday
All Day – All Night
Friday Night: Complimentary BBQ w/Lou
5pm till All Gone
BBQ Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Cole Slaw
Saturday Night:
Complimentary BBQ w/Lou – 5 PM till All Gone
Jerk Chicken, Beans & Greens, Cole Slaw
Sunday: Complimentary Bagels & Fixens
12 PM till All Gone
$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
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Live
Music Spotlight:
Here are a few
live music suggestions for this week...
Wednesday, July 2
Ray Greiche at The Back Fence
Thursday, July 3
David Pearsall at An Beal Bocht
Friday, July 4
Ossie Dellimore at Wicked Willy's
Saturday, July 5
Ashley Mounts presents at The Underscore
Sunday, July 6
Ronnie Spector at McCarrin Pool Park
Monday, July 7
Bluegrass Mondays at Parkside Lounge
Tuesday, July 8
Morgan Clamp at Galway Hooker
Check out the
MurphGuide Events calendar for more details
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Other News:
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MurphGuide.com is proud
to be a sponsor of the 2008 Gotham Girls Roller Derby.
We are giving away two pairs of tickets to each bout...
Enter to win free tickets
Saturday, July 26:
Bronx Gridlock vs. Manhattan Mayhem
at Hunter College
Enter to Win:
Murphguide.com/promo/gothamgirls.htm
After the games, join GGRD at Manitoba's to
toast victory or drown defeat with your favorite derby darlings.
Manitoba's
99 Ave. B (E. 7th St.)
New York, NY
manitobas.com
About GGRD and the national
Roller Derby phenomenon:
Founded in 2003, GGRD has led the nation-wide
charge to bring the American-born sport of Roller Derby back to the limelight.
Leagues around the country have taken the high-speed athleticism and
hard-hitting action of derby past, and added a healthy dose of punk rock
attitude to create this new wave of Roller Derby.
More info available on the
GGRD Hotline: (888) 830-2253
Gothamgirlsrollerderby.com
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Meet Market
Adventures announces their July lineup of events...
Meet Market Adventures
MMA provides social
events, online networking, unique adventures, learning experiences and travel
opportunities - expressly designed for urban singles, with no membership or sign
up fees.
Below is their July line-up of events:
Singles Glider Soaring Day
Saturday 5th of July 2008
Singles Night At The Firing Range
Thursday 10th of July 2008
Singles Hike & Swim Majestic Ruins Of Van Slyke Castle
Saturday 12th of July 2008
MMA Singles Urban Race & Scavenger Hunt
Sunday 13th of July 2008
Singles Hang Gliding Day
Saturday 19th of July 2008
Singles Chelsea Brewery & Beer Tasting Tour
Saturday 19th of July 2008
Singles Hike & Swim Lake Skenonto
Sunday 20th of July 2008
New York's Largest Singles After Work Margarita Madness Party
Thursday 24th of July 2008
Singles Hike & Swim Wawayanda State Park
Saturday 26th of July 2008
MMA Famous New York City Singles Pub Crawl
Saturday 26th of July 2008
Singles Intro To Sailing
Sunday 27th of July 2008
Singles Horseback Riding Adventure
Sunday 27th of July 2008
Singles Night Of Wine Tasting & Food Pairing
Thursday 31st of July 2008
For mor information, contact Andrea Varano
Director Of New York Operations
914-980-4285
avarano@meetmarketadventures.com
www.meetmarketadventures.com
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Quick
Links:
MurphGuide Blog
http://murphguide.blogspot.com
MurphGuide.com on myspace:
Be our on-line friend
myspace.com/murphguide
Outdoor Drinking:
check out MurphGuide Directory of Outdoor Drinking Spots
murphguide.com/outdoor.htm
Gotham Girls Roller Derby
GothamGirlsRollerDerby.com
Hoboken Bar Network:
Hoboken`s premier on-line bar guide
Hoboken-bar.net
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Upcoming
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Thursday, July 17
Christmas In July Party
$7 Pitchers of Coors Light with $5 cover
or
$40 Open Bar on main floor
includes well drinks, beer, wine & passed appetizers
from 6-8pm
bring a gift for a child & receive a complimentary burger from 6-8pm
at:
The Town Tavern
134 W. 3rd St. (Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 253-6955
TownTavernNYC.com
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Tuesday, July 15
Party With Purpose present...
4th Annual Party With Purpose
Hoboken 5K Race & Kids Fun Run
Fundraiser for The Hoboken Boys and Girls Club and Jubilee Center
5:30 pm -Onsite Registration Opens
5:30pm -Events for Kids
7pm- 5K Start
After the fun run, the kids will be treated to a party just for them.
Medals will be given to all race finishers. All are welcome!
The adults take center stage when the 5K kicks off at 7pm.
at:
Pier A
1st & River St.
Hoboken, NJ
Post race awards ceremony and special happy hour featuring free appetizers and
drink specials.
8-10pm at:
Trinity
306 Sinatra Dr.
Hoboken, NJ
(201) 533-4446
HobokenTrinity.com
For complete race details including directions and registration information
visit partywithpurpose.org
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Our annual night with our friends at Peggy
O'Neill's in Coney Island & a Brooklyn Cyclones game...
Friday, July
25
MurphGuide Night in Coney Island
$20 per person includes:
Pre-game BBQ (beer, hot dogs, hamburgers) at Peggy O'Neill's: 6 - 7pm
1 Ticket to Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Staten Island Yankees: 7pm
Post-game party with live music at Peggy
O'Neill's
Purchase tickets on-line at:
murphguide.com/sports/cyclones.htm
at:
Peggy O'Neill's
1904 Surf Ave. (at Keyspan Park)
Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 449-3200
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Our friends
at Gotham Girls Roller Derby have another bout coming up...
Enter to win free tickets...
Saturday, July 26
Gotham Girls Roller Derby
Manhattan Mayhem vs. Bronx Gridlock
Buy tickets on-line at:
gothamgirlsrollerderby.com/merch/
Doors 6:30pm
bout begins 8:30pm
at:
Hunter College
Sportsplex B3 Gym
Lexington Ave. & 68th St.
New York, NY
Upcoming bouts:
August 6: Queens vs. Bronx
September 12: Manhattan vs. Brooklyn
September 27: Post-Season Showdown
October 25: Championship Bout
GothamGirlsRollerDerby.com
(646) 405-9803
tix@gothamgirlsrollerderby.com
Enter to Win fre tix courtesy of GGRD:
Murphguide.com/promo/gothamgirls.htm
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Save the Dates:
Save the dates for the following upcoming events. More details to follow in
future newsletters
Sat. Aug. 2: Murph guest bartending at The Town Tavern
Thu. Aug. 21: Annual MurphGuide Summer Cruise
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http://murphguide.blogspot.com
cheers,
Murph.
MurphGuide.com
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