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RSVP Manadatory at kate.boyen36@gmail.com

RSVP MANDATORY At kate.boyen36@gmail.com

Brooke Connolly juggles today's hottest young comedians...and tomatoes.

“She’s the feel good comedian of the year, on Bleecker Street!” - The Village Post Gazette

“Brooke Connolly will wow you until your sides hurt or until your dad stops beating you!” - NY Tymes

“You’ll never see anyone funnier while listening to her set!” - The Manhattan Comedy Journal

Sure, Brooke Connolly may come off as a pro when it comes to hosting/producing/waitressing her first ever comedy showcase at the Greenwich Village comedy hot spot The Village Lantern…and I will tell you that she’s nothing short of that. Yeah sure, she’s hot, funny, talented and MC’s the Village’s hottest young comedy showcase, but who is she really?… Well, to be honest, she’s all that I just mentioned… emphasis on hot.

Who is this unknown, soon to be REALLY well known, ridiculous little lady behind the mic? Well, you got to see her show to get some knowledge. Get to her next showcase to see Brooke and not to mention the hottest young NYC comedians that are taking the stage by storm, every 1st Saturday of the month starting at 11pm at The Village Lantern. Next Up Skills 3!

Links:
Brooke Connolly on “Funny or Die”
Brooke Connolly on Facebook:

Last Week’s Event: YOU MISSED IT!

Skills 2: More Skiller
*Stand-Up Comedy for the Unemployed & People with Ears

Saturday-November 7th, 2009
11:00PM
Village Lantern
167 Bleeker Street-NYC
Ten Dollars + Two Drink Minimum

This lineup similar to the inside of a shark’s belly…very eclectic.

JUST ADDED to the CAST!!!
***Sean O’Connor (This American Life, SeanandJilly.com)

*Brooke Connolly (WHTG-FM, Tomgreen.com, Piccolo Spoletto)
*Mike Bernardi (Stress Factory, Under St. Marks)
*Chris Burns (Second City, Improv Olympic)
*Ellis & Park (RISK!, the PIT)
*Chris Hauselt (WHTG-FM, Sirius/XM)
*Rob Kornbladtt (Dive Bars up & down the Eastern Seaboard)
*Ben Liebman (Gotham Comedy Club, Comic Strip Live)
*Max Lorenzi (Stress Factory, Town Drunk Comedy)
*Gerald McCullouch (‘CSI’s’ Bobby Dawson)
*Matt Timney (Comedy Corner, Comedy Village)

You should join us. It will be fun.

Halloween is quickly approaching and what better way to get into the spirit then to get completely hammered?! Well, we’ve got you covered for the country’s largest Halloween Parade on Saturday October 31st. Starting at 7pm at Spring Street, thousands of people will make their way up 6th avenue to 21st street, dressed up in everything from Chewbacca to Presidents of the past and present, to people actually wearing nothing at all. You can join the parade or join us while we sit back and relax in one of these top 10 bars to watch this year’s parade. Keep in mind to get out early because as you make you’re way over to 6th ave you’ll get lost in a sea of people and you’ll never get close to the action.

1. Sheridan Square - Greenwich Village - This is a great spot because it has a pretty big open bar area. The restaurant is completely open to the outside so you have a clear shot of all of the festivities just outside on 6th Ave. Check to see if you need a reservation before you go and make sure you’re broadcasting!

2. Bar Pitti - Greenwich Village - This one is a little upscale and you’re probably more likely to see a celebrity here than any other bar on this list. There’s plenty of outdoor seating but you may not get in if you’re wearing a superman costume. We recommend going here well dressed or not at all.

Crazy 15-Person-Operated Skeleton Thingy

3. Da Silvano - Greenwich Village - I guess you could say the same for this place as I did for Bar Pitti above because they are just about the same place. Literally, they are right next to each other and sometimes I feel like they share eachother’s sidewalk seating. Upscale, Italian, celebrity spot.

4. French Roast - West Village - Here’s another one just a block away from Sheridan Square but on the East side of 6th Ave. They also have outdoor seating and large windows so patrons have a clear shot at the parade.

5. Karavas - Greenwich Village - This greek place is the perfect corner spot for all of the halloween action. It has a couple levels so there is plenty of room but you’ll need to be upstairs in order to see the parade. No outdoor seating

If Gumby Only Had A Penis

6. Bar 6 - West Village - Ok, so are you sensing a theme here? Yes, all of the bars are along the parade route up 6th Ave. Now, Bar 6 is a cool little bar/restaurant that serves a pretty good burger. The bar up in the front of the room is small and cozy with sidewalk seating. Get here early because space is limited.

7. Pieces Bar - Greenwich Village - This one made the list because of its location and happy hour specials. It’s a pretty decent gay bar but not your typical over-the-top-guys-half-naked gay bar…although on Halloween night, all that may be tossed out the window. It has a great big window in front for maximum parade viewage and if you’re looking for a place to really “experience” the Halloween parade then this is the place for you.

One of the Many Floats in the Parade

8. The Street with a Flask - 6th Avenue - No seriously, this might be your best option because the bars are almost impossible to get to unless you start getting out there at 4pm. The best spot to do this is at the basketball courts on 6th Ave between West 3rd and 4th streets. Plus, if you find your flask dry, you can hop over to one of the many bars along West 3rd like The Town Tavern and Fat Black Pussycat.

9. The Slaughter’d Lamb - Greenwich Village - Mainly because it’s name stirs up gruesome thoughts of Halloween, this bar is a nice spot to take in the parade festivities. Located just off of 6th Ave on West 4th Street, you’ll be sure to see plenty of costumes and parade goers at this hallowed village bar.

10. Sala One Nine - Flatiron - Ok, so this place isn’t right on the parade route but is purely a strategic choice for this top 10 list. This spanish tapas restaurant is located on 19th street right off of 6th Avenue, situated pretty much at the end of the parade. Its a great choice because of it’s great huge window and front room bar giving your a front row seat to hundreds of Halloween paraders. If you’re looking to get away from the throngs of people and relax alittle bit, Sala One Nine’s window is one of the best people watching spots in the city.

*Honorable Mention - The Town Tavern and Porky’s because they’re right off of 6th Ave and always nuts for Halloween…Also Rogue just north at the end of the parade route for the after parties.

J2M Events presents: The Aysha Saeed for Signette Fall 09 fashion Show.

Where: Nikki Beach (151 East 50th Street, b/w Lex and 3rd Ave)
When: Wednesday, October 14th
Time: 8pm-11pm
Cost $25

8-10pm Open Bar
9pm Fall Runway Show
9:15pm Shopping ($25 Ticket Redeemable for $25 off purchase that night)

Must be 21+ to Enter

Tickets MUST be Purchased in Advance

Purchase Tickets Here

Please call Jessica at 646.413.3170 or info@j2mevents.com for more info.

Come join us at The Town Tavern for Naughty School Girl night on October 9th! Patrons dressed in naughty school girl outfits will be drinking for FREE from 8-11pm! We’ll be picking a winner for the HOTTEST naughty school girl and that lucky lady will get to drink for free for an ENTIRE YEAR at Town Tavern!!

So get in your finest school girls duds and come join us for the hottest party of the season!

In my opinion, Kevin Devine is among the best modern singer/songwriters of our generation, and his newest album, Brother’s Blood is a success that exhibits just why this is the case. The best way to describe this album is to quote Kevin himself as “The end of days, a dead dog and his sailor master, hallucinogenic fever dreams, sexual infatuation, vividly imagined infidelity, Irish women, Irish Spring, baby boomers, cold feet, getting responsible, life on life’s terms.” And this all makes perfect sense. Basically, this album can’t be lumped into a category, only poetry; heartache and musical brilliance.

The first song, “All of Everything, Erased”, is an uplifting melody parlayed with meditative imagery that draws you into Kevin’s world, his process. “Carnival” provides a swirling experimental introduction setting the tone for carnival-esque aural experience. In any event, the intro was my favorite part of the song and the rest of it kind of dragged, but it did show off some good recording techniques. Now, the third song “Bag of Bones”, is possibly one of the best off of the album describing an inside-out world with ponderous lyrics awash in a tremendous crescendo. This might be considered inflammatory to some, but freaking amazing to me.

“Hand of Good” has some good harmonies combined with a burgeoning folk acoustic element. The next tune “Brother’s Blood” is an eternal ode to guilt and grief over a lost one, offering a delicate guitar turned angry, a fragile voice turned mournful. This is one of my favorites on album highlighting Devine’s varied and textured styles. “Fever Moon” is compelling and rich, delivering a Latin flavor in what is a serious departure from what we have heard on “Brother’s Blood”. It is such a sexy piece of work featuring lyrics such as, “You’re burnt sky, A fever moon that makes the sun jealous at night, Fix them unto me and bring me back to life.” What else can I say!

“It’s Only Your Life” is a soft spoken song, truly beautiful, and another testament to the human condition. Next we have “Mr. Murphy” a song about the mourning of one’s “best friend”. I know what he means…I have so much trouble even writing it. But, Kevin has a way of singing about weighty and sad topics, but in a sweet sometimes celebratory way. “Mr. Murphy” costars the sublime vocalist Jaymay, and can be described as jazzy, even jolly.

The next song, “I Could Be With Anyone” is kind of pop, punk, featuring some synth and reminding me a lot of Elvis Costello. It’s just not as good as the other songs, though, possibly because of the out-of-place electric drum intro. ”Yr Husband” is not one of the strongest either but towards the middle it ventures into a cascading guitar riff that has the ability to stay in your head for days. You will see what I mean.

“Tomorrow Is Just Too Late”, is a simple acoustic tune, touching upon the same elegant approach to exposed songwriting. Overall the album highlights Devine’s lyrical ability to deliver melancholy via a panoply of styles. Each song has a place on this album. I appreciate Kevin’s sweet voice, his occasional screaming, and his experimental sounds alongside the more earthy tones throughout the album. I think we all owe it to ourselves to see him live because I hear he is one of the best in the business.

Next NYC Show:
October 30th 8pm @ The Blender Theater in Gramercy w/ The Get Up Kids and The Life and Times