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03 Mar 2011

Champagne in a Can and other Luxuries at Heather’s Bar

The concept behind a bar is a pretty simple one, so it’s always surprising how so many establishments manage to suck at it. It’s a rare thing when a place manages to combine all the right elements into the perfect drinking spot. Heather’s Bar in the East Village has been

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19 Feb 2011

Texas State Fair at the Bell House

As part of their monthly state fair series, The Bell House is celebrating the lone star state with a epic hootenanny any Texan would be proud of. Score discounted drinks with a Texas ID or spin the prize wheel to win free drinks and tickets to upcoming shows. Show off

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16 Feb 2011

Broke-Ass Giveaway: ScoutMob Gift Certificate to Red Bamboo

We’re all a fan of free stuff right? And now it’s even easier than ever to score discounts with online coupon sites. I’ve already professed my love for Scoutmob before and with good reason. Their no-strings attached model makes them standout in a sea of coupon sites. You get discounts

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12 Feb 2011

Laugh at Others Rejections at the Bell House V-day Celebration

There’s no better way to feel instantly better about your own romantic standings then to listen to the tales of heartbreak and rejection of strangers. In a funny way of course. And in that spirit, The Rejection Show is the perfect Anti-Valentine’s Day event for couples and singles alike. Join

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10 Feb 2011

A Guide to NYC Subway Performers

Living in this city, we’re constantly being bombarded with sights and sounds both pleasant and grating. We’re essentially being entertained 24/7. No wonder our attention span is in such a sad state of affairs. Subway performers are a daily distraction most of us take for granted, just another one of

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05 Feb 2011

Hot Pants and Lace-Ups at Down and Derby

I get the whole hipster embraced sports of the past thing: bowling, kickball, and of course roller-skating. Hell, I’m just waiting for shuffleboard to get its turn as activity of the moment. But for me, the appeal of skating around, knocking into people, and reenacting my “couple-skate” moves, has never

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29 Jan 2011

5 Years of Awesome: Music Anniversary Party at Glasslands

Nothing like a good old fashioned sweaty dance party to help you thaw out Saturday Night. Celebrating five years of musical chronicling, I Guess I’m Floating, has pulled together an awesome line-up of artists to help them celebrate what equates to 20 years in internet time. Featuring performances by Beach

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