1. Coney Island Beerfest at The Lighthouse Tavern: Thu. July 31
2. Half-Way to New Year's Party at Mad River: Thursday, July 31
3. Flashback Fridays at Croton Reservoir: Friday, August 1
4. Charity Costume Beer Pong Tournament at The Town Tavern: Saturday, August 2
5. Live Music Spotlight
6. Karaoke Spotlight: Lion's Roar
Other News:
1. Special Offer from Tavern on the Green
2. Birthday Parties at Pacha
3. Spotlight Bar: Summer Chill at Katwalk
4. Spotlight Bar: Trinity Pub is out of rehab
5. Quick Links
Upcoming
1. Ocho Loco Party at Wicked Willy's: Friday, August 8 & Sat. Aug. 9
2. UFC Pay-per-View Party at T.G. Whitney's: Sat. Aug. 9
3.MurphGuide Summer Cruise: Thu. August 21
4. The Saw Doctors on Governor's Island: Sat. Aug. 23
5. Celtic Collision at Public Assembly: Sat. Aug. 23
6. Toasting Timbo 4 Benefit at Pier 60: Fri. Sep. 5
7. Save the Dates
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This Week:
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Our friends at The Lighthouse Tavern are hosting a series of beer events on Thursday nights this summer.
The next tasting is with Coney Island beer.
Thursday, July 31
Summer Brewery Night
Coney Island Beerfest
Beer Flights Every Thursday
Tonight's Brewery: Coney Island Beerfest
Enjoy $20 Beer Flights
from your favorite breweries all summer long
try all four, plus a surprise cask...
From 7pm until no more beer
at:
The Lighthouse Tavern
243 Fifth Ave. (bet. Carroll St. & Garfield Pl.)
Park Slope
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 788-8070
LighthouseTavern.net
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In our continuous efforts to "connect the fun to the fun people",
MurphGuide.com plans to have the best New Year's Eve listings in the city this year.
Here is a party to give everybody a taste...
Thursday, July 31
Half-Way to New Years Party
Official count down with free champagne toast
every hour
11pm - 3am
$30 call open bar and free light appetizers
10pm - 1am
free prizes & giveaways
$2 off car bombs
formal attire suggested
at:
Mad River Bar & Grille
1442 Third Ave. (between 81st & 82nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 988-1832
MadRiverGrille.com
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Our friend DJ Lou Smith, aka DLJ, will be spinning on the annual MurphGuide Cruise
on August 21. You can catch him this week, spinning his famous mix of retro classics,
one hit wonders and contemporary favorites...
Friday, August 1
Flashback Fridays
D L J spins party music from the 80's- today!
as written up in the NY Post & Daily News...
$4 Beers, $5 Martinis, $5 Margaritas
No cover
5-9pm
at:
Croton Reservoir Tavern
108 W. 40th St. (between Broadway & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
Crotonreservoirtavern.com
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Our friends at The Town Tavern are hosting this charity beer pong tournament.
Saturday, August 2
Charity Costumed Beer Pong Tournament
all teams must consist of 3 players in costume
$30 per person includes all the beer until 5pm
prize for best costume
proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks
at:
The Town Tavern
134 W. 3rd St. (Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 253-6955
TownTavernNYC.com
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Live Music Spotlight:
Here are a few live music suggestions for this week...
Thursday, July 31
Brian Mitchell Band at Parkside Lounge
Boyan Hristov at An Beal Bocht Cafe
Flogging Molly at Pier 54
Friday, August 1
U2 Night with Unforgettable Fire at Saloon
GNYC-TV presents at The Mean Fiddler
Bob & Norm at Blackstones
Neal Johnson Band at Smith's Bar
Saturday, August 2
The Shells at Ulysses'
Average Bar Band at Smith's Bar
Sunday, August 3
Jameson's Revenge at The Rambling House
Monday, August 4
Bluegrass Mondays at Parkside Lounge
Tuesday, August 5
Morgan Clamp at Galway Hooker
Check out the MurphGuide Events calendar for more details
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Karaoke Spotlight:
[Our condolences to the family & friends of Dashman, a karaoke DJ from Queens who recently passed away]
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Lion's Roar Karaoke
Join your hosts Roberto & Zaida in the finest, most exciting Karaoke Showcase in town
They can be seen every Tuesday at Dillon's and Every Wednesday at eSavoy Lounge
Every singer is given individual attention and a perfect audio mix so they can sound and feel like a true star
Tuesdays at 9:30pm
at:
Dillon's Lounge
245 W. 54th St. (bet. Broadway & Eighth Ave.)
New York, NY
Wednesday nights at 9pm
at:
eSavoy Lounge
2192 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 252-5175
Lion's Roar is available for private parties, office parties, weddings & special events at very reasonable rates.
Call Robert at (718) 417-6955
Karaoke@verizon.net
Murphguide.com/lionsroar/
For other Karaoke Nights, visit our karaoke page:
MurphGuide.com/karaoke.htm
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Other News:
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Special Offer for MurphGuide Readers (you):
Tavern on the Green is offering a special deal for MurphGuide readers:
Complimentary glass of house wine with dinner
when you mention MurphGuide.com to your server.
What's the catch?
I gues they just want to know how many MurphGuide readers dine at Tavern on the Green.
Do restrictions apply?
Just that you must eat in the dining room. Offer not valid at the bar.
To make it easier, please mention MurphGuide.com to your server before getting the check.
Tavern on the Green
Central Park & W. 67th St.
New York, NY
(212) 873-3200
TavernontheGreen.com
For more deals, check out MurphGuide.com/offers.htm
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Birthday Parties at Pacha
Host your party or event with Pacha and experience how a VIP rolls at an internationally branded "Superclub"
From a birthday party overlooking the dance floor to your own private Owner's/Cabana Box,
Pacha creates the perfect ambiance for your event.
Complimentary Admission
Expedited VIP entry
Pacha Gift Bag (Birthday, Bachelorette/Bachelor persons)
Complimentary Mixers
Mezzanine: VIP Seating places you with a 7500 sq. ft birds-eye view above the crowd
Lower Lounge: VIP Seating overlooks the 3rd Fl. and seats you up close & personal w/the Pacha Shower Dancers
Green/Mirror Room: VIP Seating creates a tucked away personal enclosure for those who truly want a private event
Pachita, or "Little Pacha"; is complimented by an array of plush, curved banquettes which lends the opportunity for lounging in a chic atmosphere while upholding the aura of a NYC lounge.
Birthday, Bachelor & Bachelorette Reservations:
You and your guests on your reserved Pacha Party Guest List will receive complimentary admission before midnight and reduced admission after midnight, and expedited entry
Birthday Table Packages:
Complimentary bottle of Champagne
10% discount
Pacha Signature Shots upon arrival
Complimentary bottle of Snow Queen Vodka
Bachelor/Bachelorette Table Packages
10% discount
Pacha Signature Shots upon arrival
Pacha New York
618 W. 46th St. (between 11th & 12th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 209-7500
Pachanyc.com
Call Zinia for reservations
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Spotlight Bar: Katwalk
Chill Summer Nights at Katwalk
No cover charge for your guests
no table or bottle minimums
free bottle of vodka for parties of 40 or more
free bottle of champagne for parties of 20 or more
big discounts for multiple bottle purchases
great open bar packages
top notch DJs
at:
Katwalk
2 W. 35th St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 594-9343
KatWalkNYC.com
Contact Mike Tracy for Private Parties
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Spotlight Bar: Trinity Pub
Trinity Pub Comes Out of Rehab!
After 4 long weeks of renovation, Trinity Pub is back and better than ever...
Trinity is open for business tonight, Wednesday, July 30
And if you stop in this weekend, your first drink is on the house.
Owners Gene Lennon & Billy Ferguson decided to close down to completely renovate the space.
It took 4 weeks, and they are back up and running with a new bar, new floor, walls & ceiling, new furniture, new bathrooms, etc.
But they kept the good stuff the same: Same owners, same location, same staff, same ambiance. And the 3 old guys are still on the wall!
Check out the new and improved Trinity Pub.
Trinity Pub
229 E. 84th St. (between Second & Third Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 327-4450
TrinityPubNYC.com
For more Spotlight Bars,
check out MurphGuide.com/bars
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Outdoor Drinking:
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murphguide.com/outdoor.htm
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Hoboken Bar Network:
Hoboken`s premier on-line bar guide
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For fans of numerology, there is a cool date coming up, 8-8-08.
Sounds like a good enough excuse to party, and our friends at 8Coupons.com are here to help...
Friday, August 8
8-8-08 Party (also on 8-9-08)
featuring...
8 cent beers from 3-8pm
courtesy of 8Coupons.com
at:
Wicked Willy's
149 Bleecker St. (bet. Thompson & LaGuardia Pl.)
New York, NY
(212) 254-8592
myspace.com/wickedwillysnyc
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Fans of UFC can enjoy the fights at this special party, run by our friend Johnny...
Saturday, August 9
Premier List presents...
UFC Pay-per-View Party
Drink specials, all night long, including
$5 domestic beers
$5 well mixed drinks
$3 kamikazee's (a nod to WWE legend "Nature Boy" Ric Flair)
Tickets for men are $15 via Ticketweb (includes line-skipping), $20 at the door.
Free admission for women with RSVP
This event will be hosted by Myspace Recording Artist Bobbie Grei
and a former WWE Superstar (announcement coming soon)
TG Whitney's also serves dinner
call 212 785 3745 to make a table reservation
at:
TG Whitney's
244 E. 53rd St. (between Second & Third Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 888-5772
TGWhitneys.com
Full details at: premierlistnyc.com/UFCinNYC.htm
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MurphGuide Annual Summer Cruise
Thursday, August 21
Tickets for the annual MurphGuide Summer Cruise are about to go on sale.
This is the event where readers of MurphGuide.com all get together for a night out on the water.
If you are interested in getting a group together, or selling ticket to this event,
please call Murph on 212 717-9955
$65 per person in advance
Price includes open bar, hot & cold buffet, DJ & cruise in NY harbor aboard The Temptress
Dance to the tunes of DLJ
boarding: 7:30pm
leaving: 8pm
return: 10:30pm
aboard:
The Temptress
World Yacht Marina
Pier 81 (12th Ave. & W. 41st St.)
New York, NY
Rain or shine
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The Saw Doctors on Governor's Island
Saturday, August 23
The Saw Doctors will be touring the US once again this August.
The highlight of their US tour will be an open air concert on Governor's Island, just off the southern tip of Manhattan,
on Saturday August 23.
The Governor's Island concert on August 23 is open to all ages and access to the Island is only available by ferry.
Doors open at 4 pm with the concert starting at 7pm
Ferries leave for Governor's Island from Manhattan at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 6:45pm and 7:15pm
Food and drink will be available on Governor's Island, but there will be no ATM's on the Island.
govislandconcerts.com
Tickets for The Saw Doctors concert on Governor's Island, NYC are $42.50
(this price includes a $10 return ferry ride) available at: ticketmaster.com
The Saw Doctors - USA Tour - August 2008
August 7 Lowell, MA, Summer Music Series
August 8 Northampton, MA, Look Park
August 9 Long Island, NY, Shirley, Balloon and Music Fest
August 10 Troy, NY, Revolution Hall
August 12 Londonderry, NH, Tupelo Music Hall
August 13 Cohasset, MA, South Shore Music Circus
August 14 Hyannis, MA, Cape Cod Melody Tent
August 16 Milwaukee, WI, Irish Fest
August 17 Milwaukee, WI, Irish Fest
August 19 Ortley Beach, NJ, Surf Club
August 20 Alexandria, VA, Birchmere Bandstand
August 22 Cleveland, OH, House of Blues
August 23 New York, Governor's Island
August 24 Buffalo, NY, Irish Festival
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Some of our favorite Celtic bands are converging in Brooklyn in what they are calling a Celtic Collision
Saturday, August 23
Celtic Collision
featuring
Seanchai & the Unity Squad
Beltaine's Fire
Finn's Fury
Jameson's Revenge
$15 admission
9pm - 3am
at:
Public Assembly (formerly Galapagos)
70 N. 6th St.
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
718 782-5188
publicassemblynyc.com
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Friday, September 5
The Timothy C. McWilliams, Jr. Foundation's 4th annual fundraiser
Toasting Timbo 4
$150 donation includes
five hours of great food and open bar
Live and silent auctions and raffle
Live music
and the chance to celebrate Timbo while helping out some great causes...
Buy tickets on-line at timbofund.org
8pm - 1am
at:
Pier Sixty
Chelsea Piers
New York, NY
To learn more about last year's event, or for information
on the charities that benefited from the donations made by our Foundation,
please visit timbofund.org
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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
Friday, Sept. 5: Toasting Timbo Benefit
Saturday, Sept. 6: Riverside Park Oyster Festival at Hudson Beach Cafe
Saturday, Sept. 27: Stone Street Oyster Festival at Ulysses'
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Murph.
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