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Parties & Events This Week:
1. IBO Christmas Party at Legends: Wed. Dec. 10
2. Stand at Mercury Lounge: Thu. Dec. 11
3. Sha Na Na at Times Square Arts Center: Thu. Dec. 11 & Fri. Dec. 12
4. World Pong Tour at The Big Easy: Thu. Dec. 11
5. Concern Winter Ball: Fri. Dec. 12
6. Full Court Peace Fundraiser at The Town Tavern: Sat. Dec. 13
7. December Birthdays Party at Calico Jacks: Sat. Dec. 13
8. Sundays at Seven at Irish Arts Center: Sun. Dec. 14
9. Live Music Spotlight

Special Interests:
1. Nightclub Spotlight: Pacha
2. Comedy Spotlight: Comedy Caliente at Comic Strip Live
3. Spotlight Bar: Wicked Willy's
4. Holiday Gift Guide: Lily O'Brien's
5. Quick Links


Party Planning with MurphGuide.com
1. MurphGuide Party Planner

Upcoming Events:
1. Kickoff Party for The Bartenders Ball: Monday, December 15
2. 10th Anniversary Session at Dempsey's Pub: Tue. Dec. 16
3. The Itinerants Holiday Hootenanny at Paddy Reilly's: Fri. Dec. 19
4.  New Year's Eve: Wednesday, December 31
   a. New Year's Eve at Capitale
   b. New Year's Eve at Katwalk
   c. New Year's Eve with Affairs Afloat
   d. New Year's Eve at Cipriani
   e. New Year's Eve at Dewey's Flatiron
   f. New Year's Eve at Rebel
   g. New Year's Eve at St. Andrew's
5. Save the Dates

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Parties This Week:
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Here are some other live music suggestions for this week...

Wednesday, December 10    
Lonely, Dear at Mercury Lounge
Ray Greiche at The Back Fence
The Tarantinos at R Bar
The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall

Thursday, December 11
Stand at Mercury Lounge
Dairy Qween at The Red Lion
Jim Roberti Duo at Bull's Head Tavern
Ray Greiche at Rathbones
Letters to Cleo at Bowery Ballroom
Sha Na Na at Times Square Arts Center
The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall
Rhythm Dogs at O'Flanagan's
C.O.A.L.G. at Smith's Bar
      
Friday, December 12
2U at The Gael Pub
The Forgotten Heroes at Smith's Bar
Sha Na Na at Times Square Arts Center
The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall
Planet Groove at O'Flanagan's
Shilelagh Law at Woodhaven House

Saturday, December 13
Black 47 at Connolly's
Fergus Begley at Pig n Whistle
Enda Keegan at Marty O'Brien's
The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall
Out of the Blue at O'Flanagan's
Seanchai & the Unity Squad at Rocky Sullivan's

Sunday, December 14
Andy Farber & His Orchestra at Birdland
Enda Keegan at PD O'Hurley's
Coney Island Mission Food Drive at Peggy O'Neill's
Beatlestock at Triad Theater

Monday, December 15
 Bluegrass Mondays at Parkside Lounge

Tuesday, December 16
10th Anniversary Trad. Session at Dempsey's Pub

Check out the MurphGuide Events calendar for more details
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Nightclub Spotlight:  Pacha
This Week at Pacha
Friday, December 12, 2008
Oscar G Marathon

Saturday, December 13, 2008
Pacha’s 3rd Year Anniversary: Erick Morilllo

Upcoming:
Friday, December 19, 2008
Mind Control with Richie Santana & Peter Bailey

Saturday, December 20, 2008
Jonathan Peters’ Holiday Party

Friday, December 26, 2008
Dubfire

Saturday, December 27, 2008
Sander Kleinenberg’s Birthday Bash

NEW YEAR’S EVE
Wednesday, December 31
24 hour Marathon Event
Believe in Yourself 2009
Danny Tenaglia, DJ Boris, Richie Santana & Peter Bailey
Chriss Vargas in Pachita
Go to newyears.pachanyc.com for more details and to purchase advanced tickets.

Click here for additional upcoming events http://pachanyc.com/pacha_calendar.pdf

Parties @ Pacha NYC
Host your party or event with Pacha and experience how a
VIP rolls at an internationally branded "Superclub"

Call Daria @ 212.209.7510 or email birthday@pachanyc.com to set up a guest list
to receive free admission for yourself and your guests that are 21+
and reduced admission for your friends 19 or 20.

Pacha NYC
618 W 46th St. (between 11th & 12th Ave.)
New York, NY
pachanyc.com
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Comedy Spotlight: Comedy Caliente at Comic Strip Live

Thursday, December 18
Comedy Caliente!
Last Caliente show until Spring 2009
Latin-American Comedy at the World Famous Comic Strip Live!

 Mention code: “MURPHu201D; to receive Two for One admission!
 Valid for Comedy Caliente, 12/18/08 show only.

 Reservations required. 212-861-9386.
 8:30pm
at:
Comic Strip Live
1568 Second Ave. (between 81st & 82nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 861-9386
ComicStripLive.com

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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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Holiday Gift Guide: Lily O'Brien's

Lily O'Brien, the luxury chocolate brand that has all of Ireland in a frenzy, is finally here in the US. 
With its first store to open in January of 2009, Lily O'Brien has opened up shop in the Holiday Stores in Bryant Park.  With mouth watering truffles, decadent caramels and an award winning chocolate bar (Honeycomb Crisp), Lily O'Briens will often ask you, "Can we tempt you?"

Come visit their boutique #F-09 (directly in front of the Christmas Tree) in the Holiday Shops in Bryant Park.
Be sure to mention "MurphGuide" to receive some FREE handmade chocolates
with the purchase of a hot beverage (hot chocolate, latte, cappuccino or coffee).
http://www.lilyobriens.ie/

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MurphGuide Holiday Gift Guide
Want to save time to go to all the holiday parties?  MurphGuide is here to help.
Shop on-line at the MurphGuide Holiday Shopping Page:
We have made arrangements with several reputable companies, including:
Amazon.com, Avon, East Bay, ESPN Store, eToys, Footlocker,
Hallmark, iTunes, Keg Works, J&R Music World, New York Bar Store,
Omaha Steaks, Netflix, The Sharper Image, Waterford, Wine.com and more.
http://www.murphguide.com/shop.htm


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Quick Links:
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New Year's Eve Parties - more listings coming all month long...
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World Pong Tour: Next tournaments: Dec. 6 at Porky's & December 11 at The Big Easy
WorldPongTour.com

Flip Cup Guys: Next Tournament December 6 in Hoboken, NJ
Flipcupguys.com/

Hoboken Bar Network: Hoboken`s premier on-line bar guide
Hoboken-bar.net

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Plan Your Holiday Party with MurphGuide.com:
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We are proud to introduce the brand new MurphGuide Party Planner

Need help finding a spot for your birthday or holiday party?
What about office parties, reunions or fundraisers?
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5. Click "Submit"

You will get an email with some party suggestions.

Note: Since this is an automated system, the email may end up in you "bulk folder",
so please be sure to check there.

PrivatePartyNYC.com, powered by MurphGuide.com

We would be glad to hear your comments.

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Upcoming
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Our friends Todd and Jeff are putting together a gala charity Bartenders Ball in May, 2009
They invite members of the hospitality and nightlife industry to their kickoff party next Monday...
Monday, December 15
Kickoff Party for NYC Bartenders Ball
Free admission and complimentary drinks for nightlife industry with RSVP
Call Todd at: 646 781-9469  and tell him you read about it on MurphGuide.com
7pm
at:
Hawaiian Tropic Zone
729 Seventh Ave.
New York, NY
NYCBartendersBall.com

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Congratulations to John Nevin and all members of his weekly session on their 10th anniversary...
Tuesday, December 16
Weekly Trad Irish Session
Big Anniversary + Christmas Session
Hosted by John Nevin & friends
featuring special guest musician: Scott Mettey
Celebrating the 10 years at Dempsey's
and host John Nevin's 50th birthday

NYC's longest running open trad. session
held every Tuesday at Dempsey's Pub
all are welcome
free admission
8pm
at:
Dempsey's Pub
61 E. Second Ave. (between 3rd & 4th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 388-0662
DempseysPub.com
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Our friends Pat, Chris & Sean of The Itinerants invite you to their Holiday Hootenanny...
Friday, December 19
The Itinerants Holiday Hootenanny
Featuring live music by The Itinerants
w/ Special Guests:
 Ed Seifert, Marni Rice, Theresa Sareo, Lisa Lowell + more
$5 admission
10pm
at:
Paddy Reilly's
519 Second Ave. (29th St.)
New York, NY
myspace.com/itinerants
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New Year's Eve: Wednesday, December 31

We are working hard putting together our New Year's Eve listings.
We will be adding more parties to our site all month long.
We have 57 parties listed on: http://murphguideNYE.com

If you need help finding a party, feel free to call Murph on 212 717-9955
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
New Year's Eve Central & JoonBug.com
respectfully request your presence in Celebration of New Year's Eve 2009

7 PM - 2 AM
Cocktail / Semi-Formal Attire

Music by: DJ X-Ray
Spinning A Mix Of Hip-Hop, Rock, Dance, Top-40, & 80s

* 5 Hour Premium Open Bar 9pm -2am
* Midnight Champagne Toast
* Featuring a World-Renowned DJ
* Party Favors
* Complimentary admission to "The Official After Party for NYE-09" starting at 3am.
(Party locations to be announced). Ticket value $35, free with your NYE ticket stub
* Come early and help reduce wait time
* Coat Check provided by and responsibility of venue - additional charge

Capitale
130 Bowery
(corner of Grand Street)
New York, NY
MurphGuideNYE.com/event/2009/New-Years-Eve/New-York/Capitale/D2ApyTuDWNB
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
New Year's Eve at Katwalk
DJ spinning hip-hop, rap 80s/90s, rock, top 40 & classics
Live broadcast of ball drop on 5 giant projection screens

General admission: Silver: $50, Gold: $100

Gold includes:
6 hour top shelf open bar 9pm - 3am
passed gourmet hors d'oeuvres
dessert bar
champagne toast at midnight
party favors
free coat check

Silver includes:
2.4 hour top shelf open bar: 12:30am - 3am
at:
Katwalk
2 W. 35th St.(between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 594-9343

Special Savings for MurphGuide readers:
Enter promotiom code 'Katwalk10' to receive 10% off the Gold GA Ticket for your members
katwalknyc.com/weekly_specials/newyears09.html

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Wednesday, December 31
Affairs Afloat's annual New Year's Eve Party
9pm - 1am Tickets: $ 126
Ring in 2009 with tons of mixing, mingling, dancing & drinking as we sail to the Statue of Liberty to view the fireworks.
Raise a champagne toast with friends (old & new)!
Don't miss this hot dance party with New York area young professionals (20something - 30something year olds).

- 3 Hour Open Bar from 9pm - 12am (all guests must be 21 and Over with Proper ID)
- Champagne Toast @ Midnight
- 2 DJs on 2 levels spinning a Hot Mix of Music
Top 40 Dance Hits, R&B, Old School Hip Hop & More...
- Hors D'oeuvres & Light Munchies
- Cruise to the Statue of Liberty for Fireworks
- Continental Breakfast at 1am as the party continues dockside

Call 212-987-9200 ext. 311 for more information and great group discounts

Ticket Pricing:
Special : Mention MurphGuide when purchasing and receive a $10 discount off your individual ticket If purchased on or before December 14th 2008

Group Rate: $108 Per Person
Individual: $126 Per Person

If purchased after December 14th 2008:
• Group Rate: $144 Per Person. Individual: $154 Per Person
Advance reservations are required for groups.
Private cruises also available.
Call for more information: 212-987-9200

Boarding 9pm
Sailing from 10pm - 1am
Party Dockside thereafter.

Affairs Afloat
Pier 40
Houston St. & West Side Highway
New York, NY
affairsafloat.com
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Wednesday, December 31
Celebration of New Year's Eve at Cipriani
2 Live DJ's Spinning A Mix of Hip Hop, Dance, Rock, Top-40 & '80s

6 Hour Top-Shelf Open Bar (9pm – 3am)
Champagne Toast at Midnight
VIP Tables Available
Party Favors
Live Broadcast of Ball Drop
On Projection Screen
Cocktail / Semi-Formal Attire
prices subject to change
Buy tickets online

Cipriani
268 W. 47th St. (Between Broadway & 8th Ave.)
New York, NY
murphguidenye.com
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Wednesday, December 31
Dewey's Flatiron presents...
New Year's Eve

4 Hour Top Shelf Open Bar, Full Buffet,
 DJ Dancing & Party Favors
Watch the Ball come down on 16 plasma TV’s
Tickets $80 per person
Ask Your Bartender or Server for Details
or call (212) 685-7781
9pm - 1am
at:
Dewey’s Flatiron Restaurant
210 Fifth Ave. (between 25th & 26th St.)
New York, NY
212-696-2337
DeweysFlatiron.com
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New Year's Eve at Rebel.
#8 in our month-long series highlighting the best New Year's Eve parties in NYC.
See the whole series here:
murphguide.blogspot.com/search/label/New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve at Rebel

Wednesday, December 31 New Year's Eve at Rebel
Joonbug presents...

Festive Attire
6 hours Premium Open Bar: 9pm - 3am
* DJ Countdown to New Year's Eve
* Butlered Passed Hors D'oeuvres or Mini-Buffet
* Midnight Champagne Toast
* Party Favors
* Featuring a World-Renowned DJ
(Hip Hop, Dance, Rock, Top-40, 80's)
* Complimentary admission to "The Official After Party for NYE-09" starting at 3am.
Party locations to be announced.

Ticket value $35, Free for our guests with your NYE ticket stub
VIP Tickets available
8pm-4am
at:

Rebel
251 W. 30th St.
(between 7th & 8th Ave.)
New York, NY
Purchase tickets on-line

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Right in the heart of Times Square...
New Year's Eve at St. Andrew's.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
$150 plus tax + gratuity per person
Includes 4 Course Dinner (App, Entrée, Dessert, Tea/coffee)
& 6 hour Open Bar

There are 2 sittings:
One at 6pm, the other at 9pm.
The open bar begins at 7pm for people with the 9pm package,
whereas those with the 6pm package have an extra hour.

See dinner menu at:
StAndrewsNYC.com/nye2009dinnermenu.html

Champagne toast at midnight
and the open bar ends at 1am.

Call for reservations
at:
St. Andrew's
120 W. 44th St. (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 840-8413
StAndrewsNYC.com

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More to come...
We will be adding more NYE party options all month long, so
keep checking back to MurphGuide.com

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Save the Dates:
Save the dates for the following upcoming events. 
More details to follow in future newsletters
Wednesday, December 31: New Year's Eve
February 21, 2009: Barbara Brennan STAR Foundation Benefit

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