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This Week
1. Gotham Girls Tailgate Party at American Trash: Sat. Aug. 16
2. Gotham Girls Roller Derby at Hunter College: Sat. Aug. 16
3. Return of RoCoCo at TenEleven: Sat. Aug. 16
Special Interests:
1. Live Music Spotlight: Wicked Willy's
2. Karaoke Spotlight: Times Square Arts Center
3. Beer Lovers Spotlight: Full Moon Party at Ulysses'
4. Comedy Spotlight: 2008 Comedy Olympics
Other News:
1. MurphGuide Football Pool
2. Special Offer from Tavern on the Green
3. Spotlight Bar: Coppersmith's
4. Quick Links
Upcoming
1.MurphGuide Summer Cruise: Thu. August 21
2. Frocks, Rocks & Cocktails at Brasserie Julien: Tue. Aug. 19
3. Rational Animal Fundraiser at The Town Tavern: Thu. Aug. 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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Saturday, August 16
Gotham Girls Roller Derby presents...
Tailgate Party for Gotham Girls Roller Derby
hosted by the GGRD Jeerleaders
Before this exciting match-up, Gotham Girls Roller Derby
is introducing its first-ever official bout pre-party, presented by MurphGuide.com
Get revved for the game with drink specials, food, and derby video screening
The festivities will wrap up just in time for fans to swarm
together over to HunterCollege for the first whistle
4-7pm
at:
American Trash
1471 First Ave. (between 76th & 77th St.)
New York, NY
and then, on to the bout...
Saturday, August 16
Gotham Girls Roller Derby presents...
Bronx Gridlock vs Queens of Pain
Advanced tickets: General $19.75, VIP $29.75
At the door: General admission $23
Tickets available at:
brownpapertickets.com
Doors: 6:30pm
Whistle: 8:30pm
at:
Hunter College Sportsplex B3 Gym
Lexington Ave. & 68th St.
New York, NY
Info Line: 888-830-2253
GothamGirlsRollerDerby.com
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Saturday, August 16
The Return of Rococo: A Baroque Bash
The extravagance of 1770 rococo Paris meets the eclecticism of 2008 underground NYC nightlife.
Think Amadeus, Marie Antoinette, the Marquis de Sade, etc...,
but with a modern twist.
Champagne, pastries, candelabras, powdered wigs, powdered faces,
and big hair will all abound in the most baroque ball since the guillotine came down!
Check out pictures of the last one
Featuring:
Nouveau-Baroque music and live art by:Snazz Mammoth
Music and live art by k.m.b.s.
Art by Sarah Valeri
The Human Floor
Juggling by Katy SanDomenico (www.myspace.com/katysandomenico)
Burlesque by: Sarah Friend and Victoria Privates
Fortune-telling by Rebecca Agostine
No cover! Come in costume or come as you are!
9pm
at:
TenEleven
171 Avenue C (between 10th & 11th St.)
New York, NY
For more information:
myspace.com/matthewloganmusic
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Live Music Spotlight: Wicked Willy's
Wicked Willy's on Bleecker St. hosts live music on Wednesday, Friday & Saturday nights.
Here is the schedule for the rest of this month...
Aug 13, 8pm Ghetto Songbird
Aug 15, 7-8pm Adam Web, 9-11pm Kayaumanggi
Aug 16, 7-8pm Tom O’Shea, 8-11pm Avon Junkies
Aug 20, 8pm The Peoples Band
Aug 22, 7-9pm The Vagrants, 9-11pm LINC & Friends
Aug 23, 7-8pm Tom O’Shea, 8-11pm Ossie Dellimore
Aug 29, 7-9pm Stone Grove, 9-11pm Better Off Dead
Aug 30, 7-8pm Cover Cats, 8-11pm Better Off Dead
at:
Wicked Willy's
149 Bleecker St. (bet. Thompson & LaGuardia Pl.)
New York, NY
(212) 254-8592
myspace.com/wickedwillysnyc
Here are some more live music suggestions for this week...
Wednesday, August 13
Damien Dempsey at Rocky Sullivan's
Bill Bell Band at 11th Street Bar
Mary Courtney at An Beal Bocht
Thursday, August 14
Hollywood Hangovers at Whistlin' Dixie's
Bluesa Vision at An Beal Bocht
The Fire Eaters + The Campbell Apt. at Parkside Lounge
Friday, August 15
Greg Trooper at Rocky Sullivan's
Slaves of the State at The Brazen Head
Sheri Miller at Blackstones
Randy Niles at An Beal Bocht
Full Throttle at Smith's Bar
Ashley Mounts presents at The Underscore
Saturday, August 16
Milo Z at Ulysses'
Rogues March at Connolly's (Rockaway)
Boyan and his Band at An Beal Bocht
Lo-Fi Entertainment presents at The Underscore
Rubber Soul at Smith's Bar
Sunday, August 17
Amo at Blind Pig
Monday, August 18
Bluegrass Mondays at Parkside Lounge
Tuesday, August 19
Andy Clayburn & Cary Scope at Galway Hooker
Check out the MurphGuide Events calendar for more details
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Karaoke Spotlight:
Karaoke at Times Square Arts Center
A new karaoke night starts this week at The Times Square Arts Center.
Join your hosts from Expressway Music every Thursday night in the heart of Times Square
The Times Square Arts Center is a multi-room venue for comedy, theater, film & music.
Starting Thursday, August 14, they will host karaoke in a private room reserved just for karaoke
8pm - midnight
at:
Times Square Arts Center
669 Eighth Ave. (42nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 586-78289
TimesSquareArtsCenter.com
For other Karaoke Nights, visit our karaoke page:
MurphGuide.com/karaoke.htm
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Beer Lovers Spotlight:
Our friends at Ulysses' host a monthly full moon party with Blue Moon beer...
Saturday, August 16
Full Moon Party
Blue Moon drink specials
giveaways
meet the Blue Moon Girls
8 - 10pm
at:
Ulysses'
95 Pearl St./58 Stone St. (Hanover Square)
New York, NY
(212) 482-0400
UlyssesBarNYC.com
See also our beer lovers page on MurphGuide:
MurphGuide.com/beerlove.htm
And coming this fall...
Brewtopia World Beer Festival in NYC
Brewtopiafest.com
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Comedy Spotlight: Comedy Olympics
Like2Laugh.com presents...
2008 Comedy Olympics
The Best Comedians in NYC go for the gold
4 Events, 4 Clubs, 40+ Comedians Compete. Teams of 4 battle before packed houses
& a panel of Olympic Judges for the Gold Medal
Events include- One-liner Competition, Crowdwork/Heckler Handling,
Storytelling & the Tight 5 (best 5 minutes of material)
August 12: One-Liner Competition at New York Comedy Club
August 14: Heckler Handler Competition at Laugh Lounge
August 19: Storytelling Competition at Broadway Comedy Club
August 21: The Tight 5: Best 5 Minutes at Caroline's on Broadway
Tickets: $10 per event (on-line in advance)
2 drink minimum
Full details at Like2Laugh.com
For more comedy, visit: MurphGuide.com/comedy.htm
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Other News:
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MurphGuide Football Pool:
You are invited to join the 2008 MurphGuide on-line football pool.
Register at: http://murphguide.football.sportsline.com/e
You will be asked to register with sportsline.com if you don't already have an account.
Then, join the murphguide pool. You'll be asked to enter the pool's password before
you can join. The pool password is cheers
The season starts on Thursday, September 4, so please
register before 6pm on that day.
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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 guess 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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Spotlight Bar: Coppersmith's
Coppersmith's is a bar's bar located in the heart of Hell's Kitchen.
Coppersmith's is a great after-work bar and sports bar for thirsty New Yorkers
with a "Where Everyone Knows Your Name" vibe.
Nightly Specials at Coppersmith's:
- Mondays: $3 Domestic Pints (All night!) & Wing Special
- Tuesdays: 2-for-1 Burgers & $3 Bud Light Drafts
Special Rums from 3pm - 10pm
- Wednesdays: $3 Cosmos, Burger & Bud Light Pint for $8, $12 Bud or Bud Light Pitchers
- Thursday: "Best Happy Hour on the west Side" (3 - 7pm)
$3 Bud/Bud Light Draft, $4 Well, $4 Wines and $5 Cosmo's (Til 8pm)
DJ Spinning, and Guest-Bartender night!
- Fridays: $4 Well Drinks, $3 Domestic Drafts, $4 Wines (5-8pm)
- Saturdays: $3 Bud Light, $4 Well and $4 Wine
Showing All College Football with the Direct TV Package
- Sundays: $4 Well Drinks, $3 Domestic Drafts, $4 Wines (5-8pm)
Showing NFL Football with the Direct TV Packge
Coppersmith's
793 Ninth Ave. (53rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 957-2994
CoppersmithsBar.com
Check out their menu at:
Coppersmithsbar.com/menu.htm
Call Dave for private parties. (212) 957-2994
For more Spotlight Bars,
check out MurphGuide.com/bars
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Outdoor Drinking:
check out MurphGuide
Directory of Outdoor Drinking Spots
murphguide.com/outdoor.htm
New York International Fringe
Festival - August 8 - 24
FringeNYC.org
Gotham Girls Roller Derby
GothamGirlsRollerDerby.com
Hoboken Bar Network:
Hoboken`s premier on-line bar guide
Hoboken-bar.net
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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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Our friend Wanda hosts these events for ladies who like to talk fashion & jewelry with their cocktails...
Tuesday, August 19
Frocks, Rocks & Cocktails presents...
Hot Dresses & Cool Drinks
Frocks Rocks & Cocktails invites you to get dolled up in your favorite summer dress and baubles
and join us for cool cocktails and hot conversation at Brasserie Julien
Network and connect with other fantastic and down-to-earth fashionistas.
Sip cocktails while basking in the authentic Parisian ambiance of Brasserie Julien.
After the event, pamper your face and tresses with product samples courtesy of Lierac and Phyto.
(while supplies last).
Cash bar. Glasses of Prosecco, Bellinis, Sangria and Mimosas will be half-price throughout the event.
To reserve your space, RSVP to events@frocksrocksandcocktails.com by Thursday, August 14.
No charge to attend but reservations are required.
Dress code: No jeans please. Dresses and skirts are highly encouraged.
Tickets & more info. at:
FrocksRocksandCocktails.com
6pm – 8pm
at:
Brasserie Julien
1422 Third Ave. (between 80th & 81st St.)
New York, NY
bbrasseriejulien.com
Founded by self-proclaimed "dressaholic" Wanda Mann,
Frocks Rocks & Cocktails produces fashion and beauty networking events.
To learn more, visit Frocksrocksandcocktails.com
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Our friend Courtney hosts this fundraiser for a worthy cause for animal lovers...
Thursday, August 21
Happy Hour Fundraiser for Rational Animal
to benefit Rational Animal's Gimme Shelter Rock & Rescue concert
Drink Specials: $3 domestic drafts, $4 well drinks
Free appetizers
Chance to win a $300 gift certificate to The Town Tavern
All donation proceeds go directly to Rational Animal
and benefit the October 6th Gimme Shelter Rock & Rescue NYC concert
$8 donation in advance, $10 donation at the door.
6-9pm
at:
The Town Tavern
134 W. 3rd St. (Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 253-6955
TownTavernNYC.com
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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
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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