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Parties & Events This Week:
1. Zog Sports Ski Season Happy Hour at Black Bear Lodge: Wed. Nov. 12
2. Celebrate Paddy Brown at Webster Hall: Wed. Nov. 12
3. The Nerds at Metro 53: Wed. Nov. 12
4. Jets vs. Patriots: Thu. Nov. 13
5. Convergence Comedy Show at Ochi's Lounge: Thu. Nov. 13
6. AOH Dinner Cruise aboard The Spirit of NY: Fri. Nov. 14
7. 1 Year Anniversary at The East End: Fri. Nov. 14
8. David Shapiro's Fall Friday Party at Nikki Beach: Fri. Nov. 14
9. Fundraiser for a Family in Need at Failte: Fri. Nov. 14
10. Leukemia & Lymphoma Fundraiser at Vintage: Fri. Nov. 14
11. I Love the 80s Party at Croton Reservoir: Sat. Nov. 15
12. Hell's Kitchen Benefit Pub Crawl: Sat. Nov. 15
13. Flip Cup Guys Tournament at Porky's: Sat. Nov. 15
14. Bubble Do the Beatles for Kids at The Living Room: Sat. Nov. 15
15: UFC 91: Ultimate Fighting Championship: Sat. Nov. 15
16. Live Music Spotlight: Black 47 Returns to Connolly's: Sat. Nov. 15

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2. Spotlight Bar: Wicked Willy's

Upcoming Events:
1. The Quiet Party at Madame X: Wed. Nov. 19
2. UR&TO Annual Dinner at Tavern on the Green: Wed. Nov. 19
3. Cabrini HS Fundraiser at The Town Tavern: Thu. Nov. 20
4. Tribute Shows at Saloon: Thu. Nov. 20 & Fri. Nov. 21
5. Lindy Promotions Upper East Side Bar Tour: Sat. Nov. 22
6. Save the Dates

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Parties This Week:
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NYC Irish rock legends Black 47 return home for their fall residency at Connolly's
Along with all the old favorites hear the band work out new songs from the next album
including Long Lost Tapes of Hendrix, Rosemary, One Starry Night, Red Hugh O'Donnell, Izzy's Irish Rose, etc.

Nov. 15 - This Saturday, opening night blast.
Nov. 22 - Happy Birthday Black 47. 19 Years on the road.
Dec. 6   -  Playing Fire of Freedom in its entirety. Gobshites on first.
Dec. 13 -  Christmas Party & a Reunion of Ireland Tour veterans.
Dec. 31 -   New Year's Eve in Olde Tymes Square.
Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14.  Only dates for 09.

Doors open 9pm. Onstage 10:30pm sharp.

Connolly's
121 W. 45th St. (between Broadway & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
212-597-5126
Black47.com

Here are some live music suggestions for this week...

Wednesday, November 12
 The Nerds at Metro 53
 We Celebrate Paddy Brown at Webster Hall
 John Pizzarelli & The Swing 7 at Birdland
 Jenna Nicholls at Googies Lounge
 Mary Courtney's Ballad Night at An Beal Bocht

Thursday, November 13
Tom Riccibono & Mark West at Smith's Bar
 Live Band Karaoke at O'Flanagan's
 C.O.A.L.G. at Smith's Bar
 John Pizzarelli & The Swing 7 at Birdland
 Blue Vision at An Beal Bocht
 Karaoke w/Paul & Court Officers at The Brazen Head Ray Greiche at Cafe De Ville
 Mike Rocket + Joshua Tree at B.B. King's

Friday, November 14
 AOH Div. 7 Hibernian of the Year Dinner Cruise
 Screaming Orphans at An Beal Bocht
 The Neal Johnson Band at Smith's Bar
 Brian Monaghan at The Irish Circle
 Sunday Girl at The Underscore
 Bob & Brendan Higgins at Failte
 Johanna & Anthony at Blackstones
 Chaser at O'Flanagan's
 Fergus Begley at Tir na nOg

Saturday, November 15
 The Dirty Stayouts at Ballybunion
 Shilelagh Law at Ulysses'
 Rubber Souls at Smith's Bar
 Black 47 at Connolly's
 Enda Keegan at Marty O'Brien's
 Bubble Do the Beatles for Kids at The Living Room
 Johnny Seven at An Beal Bocht
 Planet Groove at O'Flanagan's

Sunday, November 16
Jazz Brunch at Bourbon Street
Ray Greiche at Banc Cafe

Monday, November 17
Bluegrass Monday at Parkside Lounge

Tuesday, November 18
Trad. Seisiun at Swift

Sunday, November 23
The Coronas at The Galway Hooker

Check out the MurphGuide Events calendar for more details
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Spotlight Bar: Wicked Willy's
Wicked Willy's is a hot new bar on Bleecker Street.

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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Our friend Tony hosts this gathering where noise is kept to a minimum...
Wednesday, November 19
The Quiet Party
Tired of all the noise? You go to a bar. Music is too loud.
Cell phones going off all around you. Someone is standing next to you screaming.
How about a refreshing change of pace? Come to the Quiet Party.
No loud music, no yelling, no cell phones,
and one designated area where there is no talking at all.
Inside the silent room we provide paper & pens.
Pass notes around -- be mischievous, have a little fun, meet some new people!

Admission: $10
2 drink minimum
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
at:
Madame X
94 W. Houston St. (bet. Thompson St.  & LaGuardia Pl.)
New York, NY
(212) 539-0808
MadameX.com
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This is a great night out for members of the nightlife industry.  Email me if you want to sit at my table...
Wednesday, November 19
United Restaurant & Tavern Owners Annual Dinner
Dine & dance with the finest people in the hospitality industry

 Honoring... U.R.T.O. Man of the Year: Paddy Reilly
Owner: Molly Wee Pub, The Coliseum Restaurant & Bar
Partner: The Emerald, Old Castle Pub, McGee's, The Irish Pub and O'Reilly's in Oakdale, L.I.

Industry Man of the Year:
John Doolan Vice President - Northeast, Heineken U.S.A.

Cocktails 6pm, dinner 7:30pm
Call Maureen on 212 557-5200 for reservations
at:
 Tavern on the Green
Central Park & W. 67th St.
New York, NY
(212) 873-3200
TavernontheGreen.com
URTO.org
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I will be guest bartending at this to help our friend Matt and his fund raising efforts.  I hope you can join us...
Thursday, November 20
Fundraiser for Cabrini Mission Volunteer Program
"Have a Beer for a Volunteer"
If you are going out to have a drink why not drink for a cause.
Mother Cabrini High School will be traveling to Louisiana in November & April
to help rebuild the city of New Orleans and the gulf coast towns.
Help them take over 40 students to help rebuild from the devastating hurricanes of Katrina, Ike and Gustov.
 Come have a drink and help us raise money to help our brothers and sisters in the South.

All we ask is that you come "Have a Beer For A Volunteer!!"
RSVP via evite
$40 includes:
Open Bar: beer, wine and middle shelf drinks included
 7-10pm
There will be a raffle for chances to win valuable prizes
upstairs bar
at:
The Town Tavern
134 W. 3rd St. (Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 253-6955
TownTavernNYC.com
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Our friends at Saloon are hosting two tribute nights to the best rock & rollers
2 Tribute Shows at Saloon:
Thursday, November 20  & Friday, November 21

Thursday, November 20
Tribute to Bruce Springsteen
with The B-Street Band
band starts at 8pm

Friday, November 21
U2 Night
with Unforgettable Fire
band starts 9pm
at:
Saloon
1584 York Ave. (between 83rd & 84th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 570-5454
SaloonNYC.com
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Our friends at Lindy Promotions are at it again.  This time back on the upper east side...
Saturday, November 22
Upper East Side Fall Bar Tour
$10 w/2 cans of food, $15 without
Enjoy $2 Miller Lite draft
 $3 Miller Chill
$3.50 Sparks cans
and food specials
until 9pm at Participating Bars
register 1-6pm
at:
Aces & Eights Saloon
1683 First Ave. (87th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 860-4020

Participating Bars:
Marty O'Brien's
1696 Second Ave.  (bet. 87th & 88th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 722-3889    
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The East End
1664 First Ave. (bet. 86th & 87th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 348-3783
myspace.com/eastendbar
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Rathbones
1702 Second Ave. (88th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 369-7362
RathbonesNYC.com
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Bar East
1733 First Ave. (bet. 89th & 90th St.)
New York, NY
212  876-0203
BarEast.com

Plus...
Pat O'Brien's, Tin Lizzie's
LindyPromo.com
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Save the Dates:
Save the dates for the following upcoming events. 
More details to follow in future newsletters

Saturday, December 6: Billy Lawlor's Christmas Bash 2008
Friday, December 12: Concern Winter Ball
February 21, 2009: Barbara Brennan STAR Foundation Benefit

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