In true New York fashion, area residents and businesses are banding together to support those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Here are some benefits event going on around town…
Friday, February 1, 2013
The Sandy Seisiun
A celtic music concert series to benefit the Irish communities of NY affected by Hurricane Sandy
$20 donation
8pm
at:
An Beal Bochte
445 W. 238th St.
(between Greystone & Waldo Ave.)
Bronx, NY
(718) 884-7127
anbealbochtcafe.com
and previously…
Despite still not having power, Rev Dave at the East Village bar Idle Hands will open today for a special fund raiser…
Thursday, November 1
Candlelight Happy Hour
50% of proceeds benefiting The American Red Cross
1pm – 8pm
at:
Idle Hands
25 Avenue B
(between 2nd & 3rd St.)
New York, NY
(917) 338-7090
IdleHandsBar.com
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
Comic Relief
Featuring over 20 NYC comics
doors open 6pm
showtime 7pm
at:
City Winery
155 Varick St.
New York, NY
CityWinery.com
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Monday, November 5
Sandy Benefit Show
7pm
at:
Tommy’s Tavern
1041 Manhattan Ave.
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
(718) 383-9699
TommysTavern.com
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Andy Troy & TastingNYC present…
Election Night Party at 230 Fifth
Red, White & Blue Drink Specials
Complimentary Buffet 7-8pm
free admission
230 Fifth will donate 50% of all proceeds from this Tuesday night’s event to the American Red Cross of New York & New Jersey to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy
doors open 6pm
at:
230 Fifth
230 Fifth Ave.
(between 26th & 27th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 725-4300
230-fifth.com
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Relief Dinner & Drinks
From 10am until 4am, 50% of all food and beverage sales will be donated to Sandy Relief Funds.
Prizes and raffles will be given out all day with 100% of the takings going to relief funds.
RSVP or donate at:
hurricanesandyrelief.eventbrite.com
10am – 4am
at:
The Playwright Irish Pub
27 W. 35th St. (Between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212)-268-8868
PlaywrightIrishPubNYC.com
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Johnny Utah’s Buck Sandy
$5 donation to New York Cares in exchange for a complimentary Coors Light bottle all day long
$2 per bull ride will go directly to New York Cares
Donations such as canned goods and clothing accepted on behalf of the American Red Cross
$500 in cash and prizes for best overall and sixiest bull ride
at:
Johnny Utah’s
25 W. 51st St.
(between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
Rockefeller Center
(212) 265-UTAH
JohnnyUtahs.com
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Friday, November 9, 2012
A Night to Benefit Our Hometowns at Saloon
Proceeds go to the In Good Company Hospitality Relief Fund
10pm
at:
Saloon
1584 York Ave.
(between 84th & 85th St.)
New York, NY
SaloonNYC.com
For more information, or to donate, please visit wepay.com/donations/2107251105
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Spin for a Cause
Susan Sarandon & Spin NYC
present
Breezy Point Sandy Relief
at:
Spin
48 E. 23rd St. (Park Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 982-8802
Spinyc.com
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
PubCrawls.com presents…
Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort Pub Crawl
The Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort PubCrawl is yet another large event taking place in the city, giving you access to the best bars that Manhattan has to offer while you enjoy drink specials at each one. But this time around, PubCrawls.com is giving it all back. All of the proceeds from this PubCrawl will be going toward the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
Register and more info at:
pubcrawls.com
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Monday, November 12, 2012
The Three Monkeys Hurricane Relief Benefit
All bartender tips AND house profits will be donated to local charities.
RSVP via facebook
4pm – close
at:
The Three Monkeys
236 W. 54th St. (between Broadway & Eighth Ave.)
New York, NY
212-586 2080
TheThreeMonkeysbar.com
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Monday, November 12, 2012
Staten Island/Breezy Point Fundraiser
Eat cupcakes & drink sangria (& select brews & vinos) to do good for friends & neighbors in Breezy Point & Staten Island in desperate need. 
Sweet Revenge will be offering only the Happy Menu all night, and 100% of sales will be donated to In Good Company (Breezy Point) and Tunnel to Towers Foundation (Staten Island). RSVP via facebook
at:
Sweet Revenge
62 Carmine St. (between Bedford St. & 7th Ave. S.)
New York, NY
(212) 242-2240
SweetRevengeNYC.com
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
TrivWorks & The Bell House present…
“Anything But Politics”
A Pop Culture Trivia Benefit for Hurricane Sandy Relief
Hosted Pat Kiernan
$15 admission.
Purchase via ticketweb.com
100% of ticket revenue with go to benefit Sandy relief efforts at The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York and The Brooklyn Recovery Fund
7:30pm
at:
The Bell House
149 7th St. (between 2nd & 3rd Ave.)
Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY
718 643-6510
TheBellHouseNY.com
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser
hosted by the New York Young Leaders
6:30pm
at:
Tavern 29
47 E. 29th St. (Park Ave.)
New York, NY
212 685-4422
Tavern29.com
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Relief Happy Hour for The Rockaways
$20 admission at the door & 50/50 raffle
All proceeds/tips go to In Good Hospitality Relief Fund which has been established by members of the Rockaways and Broad Channel communities to help families in need in those areas. Funds will be allocated directly to displaced families in Rockaway, Breezy Point and Broad Channel to provide temporary housing, food, clothes, basic needs, etc.
RSVP via facebook
at:
Park Avenue Tavern
99 Park Ave. (39th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 867-4484
ParkAvenueTavernNYC.com
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Staten Island Hurricane Relief Fundraiser
All the proceeds raised at this event will go directly to 4 Staten Island families affected by the storm
Featuring silent auction for sports memorabilia & 4 Green Day tickets
Live music by:
7:15pm – The Headlocks
8:45pm – Tom O’Callaghan & friends
10pm – The Cosgriff Brothers
RSVP via facebook.com
at:
McGinn’s Pub North
3932 Amboy Road
Staten Island, NY
(718) 356-7989
mcginns.net
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Relief Benefit
Featuring guest bartenders David Cone, Joe McEwing, Duke Castiglione and Steven Lacey
100% of the proceeds from 6pm to midnight will go to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in the Tri-State Area.
at:
Foley’s Pub & Restaurant
18 W. 33rd St.
(between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 290-0080
FoleysNY.com
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Friday, November 16, 2012
Long Beach & Rockaways Relief Fund Benefit
$45 per person includes open bar (bottled beer & mixed drinks) and hot buffet
50% of all proceeds go to Rockaway/Long Beach Hurricane Relief
5- 9pm
at:
Bourbon Street: 40-12 Bell Blvd. (bet. 40th & 41st Ave.) Bayside, NY, (718) 224-2200. BourbonStreetNY.com
and…
Austin’s Steak & Ale House: 82-70 Austin Street, Kew Gardens, NY. (718) 849-3939 AustinSteakandAleHouse.com
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Friday, November 9 & Friday, November 16, 2012
Hurricane Relief Fundraiser at The Irish Exit
Donate $5 to American Red Cross and receive 2 for 1 drinks
at:
The Irish Exit
978 Second Ave.
(between 51st & 52nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 755-8383
IrishExitNYC.com
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Friday, November 16, 2012
Craic Comedy w/ Ardal O’Hanlon
ONE show only.
Complimentary Tullamore Dew whiskey from 7:30-9:30pm. Opening act is Kevin Flynn (Comedy Central, Letterman).
Proceeds to benefit West School in Long Beach (that was devastated in the hurricane).
$20 purchase tickets via ticketweb.com. $25 at the door
Show starts 8pm
at:
116 MacDougal
116 MacDougal St. (bet. Bleecker & W. 3rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 254-9996
116MacDougal.com
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Saturday, November 17
Stone Street Sessions presents…
Hurricane Sandy Benefit
featuring The Narrowbacks
with special guests and friends
$15/$20 suggested donation includes a complimentary drink
all proceeds collected at the door will be going to “Viking Love NYC” a nonprofit organization helping out all areas
affected by the storm, from Rockaway to Staten Island.
at:
Ulysses’
95 Pearl St. / 58 Stone St.
New York, NY
(212) 482-0400
Ulyssesfolkhouse.com
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
Lindy Promotions Upper East Side Bar Crawl
Lindy Promotions’ 18th annual Upper East Side pub crawl will be a fundraiser to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy
Proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross
Register 1-6pm at:
The East End
1664 First Ave.
(between 86th & 87th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 348-3783
EastEndBar.com
Participating bars (so far) include: East End, Marty O’Briens, Bullpen, Mad River, Tin Lizzies, and Bar East.
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Saturday November 17, 2012
Hoboken Music Awards Hurricane Relief Fundraiser
$8 cover. Proceeds going to help those in need
featuring performances by:
Skanatra, Davey & The Trainwreck, The Nico Blues, The Aster Pheonyx Project, The Fave, Hello Radio, Julian Peterson, Chris Batten, Gold & Brown, and more special guests
7pm
at:
Maxwell’s
1039 Washington St.
Hoboken, NJ
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
The R.U.S.H. Concert
(Restaurants United for Sandy Help)
All money raised will go directly to help victims of Hurricane Sandy.
$5 – $15 donation:
– $10 all-you-can-eat bracelet
– $10 bar bracelet; $15 combo bar-food bracelet
– $5 children’s bracelet.
Donations are also accepted on-line:
fundraise.swbgc.org/e/RUSH
RSVP via facebook
4-8pm
at:
Sunnyside Community Services
43-31 39th St.
Sunnyside, Queens, NY
(718) 784-6173
scsny.org
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Sunday, November 18
Bay Ridge Music Cares Benefit
Collecting toys, supplies, gift cards, cash, pet food, baby needs.
Suggested donation: $20.
Music line-up:
Lepore, Cassone & D’emic, High Tides, Piranha Bros., The Ridge, Frankie Marra & His Band, Radio Daze, Head N South, Out of the Blue
RSVP via facebook
at:
The Salty Dog
7509 Third Ave.
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
Benefit for Barrier Brewing Co.
to help the Oceanside, NY brewery repair damage from Hurricane Sandy
at:
Alewife
5-14 51st Ave.
Long Island City, NY
(718) 937-7494
AlewifeQueens.com
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Monday, November 19, 2012
Nicole Scott Casey & friends invite you to…
Sticking Together Through Sandy
Minimum $20 donation at the door (all will be going directly to the victims).
Also accepting item donations (hygiene products, cleaning products, non-perishable goods etc.)
A variety of guest bartenders will be donating their time and all of their tips to Sandy relief efforts.
Drink specials, raffles, and other unexpected surprises…
RSVP via facebook
5pm – midnight
at:
Tavern 29
47 E. 29th St. (Park Ave.)
New York, NY
212 685-4422
Tavern29.com
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Rescue Long Beach Fundraiser Bash
Details:
$20 dollar admission gets you a free drink and all proceeds go to rebuilding the homes of the victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Silent auctions, raffles, and 50/50 prizes including Yankee tickets, Knicks tickets, Giants tickets (including the cost of parking) Giants helmet with signatures of Eli Manning, Howie Long, and other sports memorabilia.
Drink Specials all night
RSVP via facebook
6pm – 11pm
at:
Overlook
225 E. 44th St.
(between Second & Third Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 682-7266
OverlookNYC.com
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Boomer & Carton present…
Come Get Some Comedy for Hurricane Relief
featuring
Artie Lange, Michael Che, Nick DiPaolo, Jay Mohr, John Pizzi, Colin Quinn, Sherrod Small
also appearing: Adam Graves, Ralph Macchio and Chazz Palminteri
$55 admission. purchase tickets on-line
7:30pm
at:
The Beacon Theatre
2124 Broadway (W. 74th St.)
New York, NY
BeaconTheatre.com
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Cocktails for a Cause
Proceeds go to Rockaway Wish
benefiting the communities of Broad Channel, Breezy Point and Rockaway Beach
6:30pm
at:
Libation
137 Ludlow St. (between Stanton & Rivington St.)
New York, NY
(212) 529-2153
LibationNYC.com
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Friday, November 30, 2012
A Night to Benefit Our Home Towns
hosted by Marcela Sportella
Proceeds go the the In Good Company Hospitality Relief Fund to help rebuild Rockaway, Broad Channel and Breezy Point
10pm
at:
Saloon
1584 York Ave. (between 84th & 85th St.)
New York, NY
SaloonNYC.com
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Bands for the Beach
A night of music with the world famous
Dublin City Ramblers
also featuring:
BreezyGrass (Breezy Point)
Indaculture (Rockaway)
Narrowbacks (Pearl River)
Von Shakes (Dublin, Ireland)
Beer & wine cash bar
T-Shirts on sale
$20 in advance, $25 at the door (if available)
100% of the proceeds go towards Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in Breezy Point and the Rockaways including Breezy Point Disaster Relief Fund, the Graybeards, and the Rockaway WISH Foundation
doors open 6:30pm
at:
St. Patrick’s Auditorium
9511 4th Ave.
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY
bandsforthebeach.com
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
The Sandy Seisiun
A night of Irish music to benefit the coastal communities of New York affected by Hurricane Sandy featuring The Mickey Finns, Celtic Cross, Jameson’s Revenge, The Lost Tribe of Donegal (featuring members of Seanchai & The Unity Squad), Girsa, Broken Banjo Strings, DJ Joe C of Big Town Productions, Master of ceremonies Sean Ruane
More information to follow
at:
Connolly’s
121 W. 45th St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 597-5126
ConnollysPubandRestaurant.com
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
Bourbon Street presents…
Hurricane Sandy Relief Crawl For A Cause
$25 donation includes a T-shirt and drink specials at participating venues.
Registration & buffet 1:30pm
at:
Bourbon Street
40-12 Bell Blvd. (bet. 40th & 41st Ave.)
Bayside, NY
(718) 224-2200
BourbonStreetNY.com
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Monday, December 3, 2012
Celtic Thunder Benefit Concert
an exclusive unplugged benefit concert for hurricane Sandy victims by Celtic Thunder.
Colm, Emmet, Keith, Ryan, Neil & George will perform an acoustic session in a 75 minute concert. All of the proceeds from this concert will go to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, which supports Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.
Purchase tickets via ticketweb.com
doors open 8pm
at:
Sullivan Hall
214 Sullivan St. (Between Bleecker & W. 3rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 634-0427
SullivanHallNYC.com
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Drink for Good: A Sandy Relief Fundraiser
Help give to the communities that need it most, through the organizations that know them best: Rockaway Surf Club, Red Hook Initiative & Coney Recovers.
All funds raised at Drink for Good will be split equally between the three organizations.
$40 general admission includes a commemorative tasting glass and unlimited samples from sixteen breweries.
Food will be available for purchase from the food trucks The Munchie Mobile & Wafels and Dinges.
Tickets at drinkforgood.eventbrite.com
7-10pm
at:
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N. 11th St.
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 486-7422
BrooklynBrewery.com
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Wall Street’s Official Hurricane Relief Concert
Performances by:
Lava Trading Band, C3, Big Dog Party, Deemohaus
with DJ Mike Wright & MC Joseph J. Lalicata.
Proceeds to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy
RSVP via facebook
at:
Lucky Cheng’s
240 W 52nd St. (between Broadway & 8th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 995-5500
LuckyChengsNYC.com
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
NY Distilling Company – Sandy Relief Benefit
A fundraising party benefiting The Brooklyn Recovery Fund
include Night Distilling, hot punches, the chance to win a personalized barrel of rye, and more.
$125 per person
purchase on-line at brownpapertickets.com
Code: New York Distilling Company – Sandy Relief Benefit
100% of the net proceeds will be donated to endeavors in support of individuals affected by Sandy.
7-10pm
at:
New York Distilling Company
79 Richardson St. (Leonard St.)
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 412-0874
nydistilling.com
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
A Christmas Carol for The Rockaways
Gala benefit commemorating Charles Dickens’ 200th birthday
Featuring Lucinda Hawksley, the great- granddaughter of Charles, telling the story behind ‘A Christmas Carol’, Q & A with the audience, signing copies of her latest bestseller ‘The Dickens Bicentenary’, and a meet & greet, serving hot apple cider.
Also scheduled to appear:
Colum McCann, Mary Norris, Cara Seymour & many more TBA.
Reading, acting and singing for the Rockaways
at:
Theatre 80
80 St. Marks Place (near 1st Ave.)
New York, NY
212 388-0388
Theatre80.net
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Saturday, December 8
I Heart Hurricane Relief: A Benefit for Occupy Sandy at the Sidewalk Cafe
Music, poetry, comedy, plus live auctions and raffles to support those in the process of recovering from Hurricane Sandy. $10 suggested donation.
featuring: Jeffrey Lewis, Victor Varnado, Debe Dalton , John F. O’Donnell, Madison Cano, Jessica Delfino, Bernard King Presents, Myka Fox, Bridget and the Squares, The DeLorean Sisters, Tim Shea, Peter Loureiro, Sean T. Hanratty and the Mighty Mighty,
Hosted by A Brief View of the Hudson
RSVP via facebook
at:
Sidewalk
94 Avenue A (E. 6th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 473-7373
SidewalkNY.com
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
Together for Christmas
CD release
and fundraiser
$20 admission
a portion of door & CD sales will be donated to local charities for Sandy relief.
doors open 8:30pm
at:
Connolly’s
121 W. 45th St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 597-5126
ConnollysPubandRestaurant.com
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Friday, November 14
Andy Troy & TastingNYC present…
SandyCon
A Hurricane Benefit for The Kids of Breezy Point
Featuring:
Red & White Wine: $6
Santa’s Surprise Cocktail $8 for those wearing red or white, $7 for those wearing a Santa hat
$1 from every drink sold will be donated to the Point Breeze Fire Department to buy presents for kids from Breezy Point NY whose homes were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy
free admission
6-10pm
at:
230 Fifth
230 Fifth Ave. (between 26th & 27th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 725-4300
230-fifth.com
For more info: AndyfTroy@aol.com, or call: 917-754-4329.
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Saturday, December 15
Irish Day of Action in the Rockaways
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Poco’s Annual Toy Drive
Bring an unwrapped toy ($20 value) and enjoy 2 hour house open bar from 7-9pm
Raffle prizes
To reserve your spot, call 212.228.4461 or email Events@Poconyc.com
at:
Poco
33 Avenue B (3rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 228-4461
poconyc.com
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Friday, December 21, 2012
The Sandy Seisiun
featuring
Shilelagh Law
The Canny Brothers
Boston’s Erin Og
The Narrowbacks
A Band of Rogues
$20 donation
doors open 6pm
at:
Connolly’s
121 W. 45th St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 597-5126
ConnollysPubandRestaurant.com
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Surge Protector Release Party
A new craft beer just released, Surge Protector IPA, will raise funds for hurricane relief. Sandy Relief Beer is a collaborative relief effort by eight local breweries after Hurricane Sandy devastated Long Island and destroyed Barrier Brewing Company in Oceanside. Participants from the Long Island brewing community gathered at Blue Point Brewing Company in December to brew Surge Protector IPA, with each brewery donating an ingredient to create a new India Pale Ale. Proceeds from the sale of this beer will benefit Long Island Cares, Inc. and Barrier Brewing Company in Oceanside.
Surge Protector IPA will be released in six locations on Tuesday, January 22, 2013:
Alewife NYC: 5-14 51st Ave. Long Island City, Queens, NY. (718) 937-7494
The Black Sheep Ale House: 8 2nd Street Mineola, NY. (516) 307-1280
The Bronx Ale House: 216 W. 238th St. Bronx, NY. (718) 601-0204
The Pony Bar: 637 10th Ave. (W. 45th St.) New York, NY. (212) 586-2707
61 Local: 61 Bergen St. Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY. (347) 763-6624
The Tap Room: 114 West Main St. Patchogue, NY. (631) 569-5577
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Friday, January 25, 2013
Rockers In Recovery Relief Concert
Hosts Lynn Hoffman (A&E Private Sessions) & DJ Ken Dashow (Q104.3 – NY’s Classic Rock)
Featuring: The Rockers In Recovery All Star Band
Special Guest Rockers:
Ian Hunter, Gary US Bonds. Simon Kirke, Michael Des Barres, Billy J Kramer, LaLa Brooks, Handsome Dick Manitoba, Gene Cornish, Peppy Castro, Mark Bosch, Ross The Boss, Joe Hurley, and others to be announced.
$50 General Admission. $150 VIP Meet & Greet. Purchase tickets on-line
100% of all Tickets, RIR Merchandise and Auction will be donated to:
The Graybeards , West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department , and The Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department
at:
The Cutting Room
44 E. 32nd St. (between Madison & Park Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 691-1900
TheCuttingRoomNYC.com
