| Love/War/Sex
Art Exhibit at EXIT ART - Saturday, December 01, 2007 - FREE - Chelsea
Love/War/Sex considers memory, history, ornaments, weapons and personal
stories. This exhibition connects longing with violence and love with
war, imagining the business of war in all its sexual manifestations.
Love/War/Sex considers the conflation of those basic human instincts—a
toxic combination manifested in images and stories coming out of Iraq.
The works relate disparate issues such as weapon infatuation, war
nostalgia, and the sexualization of violence to form an overall image
of war as a perversely necessary part of our culture. The exhibition
incorporates video, sculpture, wallpaper, and a selection of weapons
and military vehicles – the very tools that perpetuate societal
shifts and make war possible —on loan from the Military Museum
of Southern New England. The walls of the gallery will be papered
with personal stories, imagining war conjured from texts. Join us
as we view this amazing exhibit and reflect on our own struggles dealing
with Love/War/Sex in these harsh times. This is a free event so why
not check it out and get in some culture?
Molly’s
Delicious Theatre Outing - Sunday, December 02, 2007 - $25.00 - Midtown
West
Written by Craig Wright (Lost, Six Feet Under & Dirty, Sexy Money)
Molly’s Delicious is a sweet comedy to benefit Air Force families
with spouses stationed in Iraq! The Place is the Minnesota apple farm
of Lindy and Cindy. Linda’s life has been interrupted by a surprise
visit from their quite pregnant niece, Allison. The father of Alison’s
child, Jerry, is a Coast Guard seaman who left for ’Nam and
who Alison is sure will turn up any day now. However, Alison is also
charmed by the local funeral director’s son, Alec, who dreams
of leaving the funeral business and buying a flower farm. What should
she do? Alison’s surprising solution to her problem transforms
the play and makes everyone realize that where there is love...anything
is possible!! Join us as we check out this brand new play and help
the families of some brave men and women fighting for our country!
Variety magazine said it was strong, with endearing characters, laugh-out-loud
dialogue and a quirky joy . So why not join us on an awesome night
out with new friends from Social Circles! $25 has been pre-paid and
covers the cost of your participation in this activity. Please bring
enough CASH to pay for any purchases you make, including food and
drinks with the gang afterwards.
Game Night
at The Edge Bar - Monday, December 03, 2007 - East Village
The Edge Bar truly encompasses what a neighborhood bar should be.
Located on 3rd street between 1st and 2nd avenue, The Edge Bar has
been a fixture of the East Village for over 20 years. A tight-knit
group of locals have made the Edge their living room, coming over
to work, play or just relax. The Edge has a pool table and two dartboards,
just waiting for a friendly game. They also have “Game nights”
where they have an XBox 360 and a Nintendo Wii wired in and ready
to go! Come thrash and jam with Guitar Hero, or challenge other bar
patrons to some Wii Golf. (Or bring your own games to play with us!)
In additional to all the fun stuff above they also have a ton of board
games for our playing pleasure and a custom jukebox with over 30,000
songs waiting for you to make a request! This is going to be a fun
and relaxing Monday night at the Edge so come on down and play with
the gang and Social Circles!
Mob Movies
& Mingling at Katwalk! - Tuesday, December 04, 2007 - Midtown
Join your friends at Social Circles as we make our way to the comfy
couches at Katwalk for a Tuesday night filled with our favorite mobster
movies. Katwalk plays these awesome flicks on a huge movie screen
every Tueday, while patrons enjoy sinister drink specials like the
Mobtini for $6, the Bada Bing Bud Select for $3, $6 Godfather Champagne,
$3 Soprano shots and many more! Come join our gang and mingle with
this crew!
Italian Prix Fixe Feast @ ’Inoteca - Wednesday, December
05, 2007 - East Village
’Inoteca features classic wine bar cuisine including insalate,
panini, bruschette, affetati (cured meats), piatti (small plates),
and over thirty regional formaggi (cheeses). Specialty items include
the truffled egg toast (Pullman bread with egg yolks, fontina cheese,
asparagus, and a drizzle of heavenly truffle oil) and the porchetta,
a house-butchered, rosemary-olive oil marinated suckling pig sandwich
on Blue Ribbon Bakery’s thick ciabata bread with fresh horseradish
and pickled red onions. We’re putting together a wonderful three-course
prix fixe dinner for you with nothing missing. You’ll have a
very relaxed evening as you choose wine from a wine list that consists
of over 600 selections by the bottle and over 30 by the glass and
carafe. At ‘inoteca, they cover every region of Italy, from
the foggy hills of Piemonte to the sun-drenched Salento Peninsula
of Puglia. The focus at ‘inoteca is introducing the guests to
the world of vino Italiano beyond Chianti Classico and pinot grigio,
where they can explore the likes of a spicy negroamaro, a rustic aglianico,
a tangy verdicchio, or the simple pleasures of lambrusco. So join
us at this wonderful eatery for an inviting evening of Italian wines
and cuisine.
Hanukkah
Happy Hour with Swing/Salsa Class - Thursday, December 06, 2007 -
$15.00 - Chelsea
Celebrate Hanukkah and expand your “Social Circle” by
meeting new friends and learning some hot dance moves at Zack’s
Dance Loft’s Hanukkah happy hour and dance class. In addition
to the dancing and socializing, there will be food, an open bar and
the chance to win dance class gift certificates in the Dreidel competition.
You don’t have to celebrate Hanukkah to join the gang at this
super fun Thursday night out! The evening will go as follows. From
6:30PM-7:30PM we will participate in a Swing/Salsa dance class then
at 7:30PM the group will Light the Hanukkah candles, eat Souvganiot,
and enjoy cocktails and other beverages and start the dance party.
At 8:30PM we will watch a belly dance show and at 9:00PM we get to
play the Dreidel game where – the first three winners will get
dance class gift certificates and of course the music and dancing
doesn’t stop until we do! This is going to be a really fun way
to celebrate this festive holiday, don’t miss out on the holiday
fun!
Commuter
Connection at Tracks in Penn Station - Friday, December 07, 2007 -
Penn Station
Have you ever wondered if you are alone…in taking the LIRR or
Amtrak home everyday? Social Circles has over 1000 members and we
know a bunch of you live in Long Island and the surrounding areas
so we decided to have all you kids meet up for a bite to eat and/or
a drink at Tracks Bar in Penn Station. It’s nice to know whom
your “train buddies” are and what branch fellow SC members
take to go home. You never know, you could be sitting next to a fellow
“Social Circler” on the train and not even know it…until
now! It’s a fun way to ring in the weekend and make a few new
connects!
Prix Fixe Asian Supper at Aja - Saturday, December 08, 2007
- Midtown
Surrounded by glittering stone walls and exposed beams and watched
by an eight-foot-tall Buddha, Social Circles members will chat away
the evening at this sceney Pan-Asian spot. At Aja, the plates are
bountiful and the sushi here is so creamy and fresh it melts in your
mouth. We’re opting for a three-course family-style prix fixe
menu that will make your mouth water. For $40 including tax and tip
our gang will have a wonderfully catered experience fit for a king!
VIP Ice Skating on The Pond at Bryant Park - Sunday, December
09, 2007 - Midtown
The Pond at Bryant Park is Manhattan’s first and only free admission
ice skating rink. Back for it’s third season, The Pond is fast
becoming one of NYC’s most treasured winter destinations. We’ll
enjoy a day of skating with new friends and share an afternoon spinning
on the ice. The Pond truly offers a bit of magic for everyone. We’ll
meet at The Pond, and enjoy a day on the ice at this gorgeous winter
wonderland for $15 per person to be paid to The Pond, which includes
skate rentals and VIP access…that’s right kids! There
will be no waiting in line; we’ll even get a personal host for
our gang, and guaranteed ice time! So join Social Circles on ice at
The Pond at Bryant Park for some fun on the ice. Afterwards, if everyone
is up for it, we’ll grab some hot cocoa and warm up before calling
it quits for the day!
Healthy Soups and Stews Workshop - Monday, December 10, 2007
- $50.00 - Chelsea
During the winter months our bodies crave warming and grounding foods.
Soups and stews are the perfect answer to this. These one-stop dishes
can often offer a solution to a time crunch as well: you can make
a pot and eat many meals from it over the week. Well meet at Jena
Wellness Center and meet with their staff for personal attention and
amazing hands-on experience creating the items below! Featured menu
items are: potato, chicken and sauerkraut stew. It sounds like a strange
combination, but this is a divine marriage of flavors. This meal-in-one-pot
is a simple and terrific way to feed the whole gang, or just one.
The next dish on the list is Moroccan lentil soup with saffron. It
is a twist on a traditional vegetarian lentil soup, this one is just
a little bit spicier, adding heat and warming the belly twice over.
The saffron deepens the flavor and makes it more delicious than that
regular lentil soup you consume! If you like a creamier soup than
this one is for you! We’ll create a creamy broccoli soup, which
is a classic! This soup is deeply satisfying and so simple to make.
You can decide what degree of creaminess you desire, using anything
from skim milk to cream. We’ll whip up a delicious and simple
side salad, dressed with mustard vinaigrette, and enjoy the whole
meal with some crusty bread. $50 has been pre-paid and covers the
cost of your participation in this activity. Please bring enough CASH
to pay for any purchases you make, including food and drinks with
the gang afterwards.
Victorian
Christmas Walking Tour - Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - $21.00 - Gramercy
Join Social Circles as we go off the beaten path this holiday season
by exploring three Victorian areas: Gramercy Park, Ladies Mile, and
Chelsea -- and experience the Holiday traditions that emerged from
each. Stops include the place where O. Henry wrote “Gift of
the Magi” and where Clement Clarke Moore penned “Twas
the Night Before Christmas.” The tour will also explore New
Yorks’ role in the evolution of the modern Kris Kringle, from
Washington Irving’s St. Nicholas figure to Thomas Nast’s
jovial Santa Claus. Afterwards join the group for a drink and a bite
to eat while we chat about the cool things we just learned about our
beloved city and its origins of Christmas!
Sex &
the City Social! - Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - Midtown - Fashion
District
Calling all Sex in the City fans and friends! We’re heading
to Katwalk to check out the scene and be seen while we watch our favorite
episodes of Sex in the City’ on their huge movie screens and
sip such cool cocktails as $6 Carrie cosmos, and Miranda martinis,
$3 Mr. Big shots, $6 Sex Wine plus free appetizers if were 8 lovely
ladies or more. Dont worry guys; we want you there too! We need the
Mr Big’s to go with the Carrie’s, Miranda’s, Charlotte’s
and Samantha’s of Social Circles! The best part of the evening
is the fact that 10% of ALL proceeds will be donated to the National
Breast Cancer Foundation! See you at Katwalk!
Book Chat @ Mud Coffee Shop: The Kite Runner - Thursday, December
13, 2007 - East Village
The Kite Runner tells the story of Amir, a well-to-do Pashtun boy
from the Wazir Akbar Khan district of Kabul, who is haunted by the
guilt of betraying his childhood friend Hassan, the son of his father’s
Hazara servant. The story is set against a backdrop of tumultuous
events, from the fall of the monarchy in Afghanistan through the Soviet
invasion, the mass exodus of refugees to Pakistan and the United States,
and the Taliban regime. We’ll meet at Mud, our new cool cafe
of choice and chat about this incredible story with a hot cup o’
joe in hand. Feel free to pick up a copy at any local Starbuck’s!
Mediterranean Prix Fixe Dinner @ Prespa - Friday, December
14, 2007 - $65.00 - Midtown
Only a few weeks old, Prespa is a chic beautiful space that you would
not expect to see in the like of Gramercy. The boss nova like Mediterranean-like
music played there is the kind that reminds you of an island getaway.
It is beautifully decorated with a second floor overlooking the main
dining area, where we’ll be dining. You’ll feel like you’ve
just slipped away to the Mediterranean Isles of Greece. We’re
putting together a lovely three- course prix fixe dinner with a glass
of wine included for $65 including tax and tip per person which will
be charged to your credit card on file with us upon your registration.
Prespa is an amazing new find with a great atmosphere, delicious food
and excellent service.
Holiday Lights @ The Bronx Zoo!! - Saturday, December 15,
2007 - Bronx
Celebrate the holiday season at the Bronx Zoo’s unforgettable
Holiday Lights Festival with hundreds of thousands of lights strewn
all across this awe inspiring animal habitat. Experience the magic
of more than 140-lighted animal sculptures - many of them animated
- plus special nighttime sea lion feedings, live reindeer, camels,
and miles and miles of architectural lighting. Several popular exhibit
buildings are open including World of Reptiles, and the Monkey House.
The group will meet in Manhattan and travel to the Bronx together!
Amble through the Ramble in Central Park - Sunday, December
16, 2007 - FREE - Central Park
Discover Central Park’s history, ecology and design on volunteer-led
walking tours sponsored by the Central Park Conservancy. We’ll
pass over streams, under arches, and through the woods along a maze
of pathways in this secluded 38-acre woodland respite. The tour will
be led by an experienced, knowledgeable guide, who is a volunteer
in the Central Park Conservancy Walking Tour Program. The tour will
last for approximately one hour. This is a great FREE event so don’t
miss out as the gang from Social Circles ambles through the ramble!
New York Knicks VS. Indiana Pacers - Monday, December 17,
2007 - $40.00 - Midtown
Ok, so the Knicks are not so on top of their game, but we have a good
feeling about this one... Let’s keep the faith and show some
support for our beloved Knickerbockers and hope they bust open a can
of whoop-ass on Indiana Pacers! Afterwards we’ll head over to
a local pub and grab some food and drinks while we plan the Knicks
rise back to the top! Be ready to heckle those Pacers and send em’
running back home to Indiana where they belong!
Introduction to Karate: Free Trial Class - Tuesday, December
18, 2007 - FREE - Chelsea
Everybody was Kung Fu fighting! Actually, we won’t be fighting,
but we will be learning the basics of karate. Well get a tour of the
dojo and then a free trial lesson. If you like karate you can sign
up for more lessons and become a black belt in no time! This is a
FREE event so why not take advantage and learn something new and cool
with your friends at Social Circles!
Cirque Du Soleil’s WINTUK - Wednesday, December 19,
2007 - $90.00 - Midtown
Wintuk is an enchanting winter tale about a young boy, Jamie, and
his quest to find snow. The boy lives in a city where the arrival
of winter has brought long shadows and intense cold – but no
snow! He interacts with a cast of high-energy urban street characters,
including acrobats, dancers and giant marionettes. But as the snow
fails to come, he embarks on a journey to an imaginary Nordic world
called Wintuk with three companions—a female Shaman who’s
lost in the city, a timid young man called Wimpy destined to discover
his courage, and the shadow of a young girl—to find the snow
and bring it back to where it belongs. Join us at this show and be
dazzled by this amazing troupe!
Two-for-One
Sangria Supper @ Havana Central - Thursday, December 20, 2007 - Chelsea
Join the Social Circles crew at the table at Havana Central in Union
Square for a wonderful Cuban supper with a twist. Thursday night is
two-for-the-price-of-one red sangria night from 5:00PM until closing.
We’ll take advantage of that great cocktail special as well
as their outstanding selection of traditional dishes like paella,
carne, pollo, Cuban pressed sandwiches, mariscados (shellfish), and
much more! Please be sure to bring you appetite...and your wallet
since you’ll be paying at the restaurant!
Dinner & A Movie: Group Pick! - Friday, December 21, 2007 - Chelsea
You and your fellow Social Circles members will collectively decide
on a movie to see for the evening! We’ll meet up at 7:00PM on
the nose in front of the Chelsea Clearview Cinemas to see what movie
we want to check out. We’ll grab a bite to eat nearby at East
of Eighth Restaurant and go back for the movie. I wonder what we’re
going to see? Either way, it’s a nice night out with new friends!
See you at the movies!
Last Minute Shopping @ Union Square Market - Saturday, December
22, 2007 - Union Square
Check out what’s in store for you at the popular Holiday Market
at Union Square. The Holiday Market offers unique gift ideas, including
imported and handmade holiday ornaments and decorations. Treasure
hunters can pick up antique prints, fine art and toys for the kids.
Treat yourself to gourmet foods, drinks, and baked goods. Find presents
for everyone on your list at this last minute shopping spree! Afterwards,
we’ll warm up at a favorite hot spot for dinner.
View the Christmas Lights in Dyker Heights! - Sunday, December
23, 2007 - FREE - Brooklyn
For a double-barreled dose of holiday kitsch, Social Circles is trekking
out of NYC to Dyker Heights’ “miracle mile” (84th
St. between 12th and 13th Aves. in Brooklyn) and ogle the neighborhoods’
orgy of Christmas decorations. Locals go whole hog, decking out their
McMansions with King Kong–size Santa’s, candy canes tall
enough to be totem poles and enough twinkling lights to mimic daylight.
We’ll grab a cup of cocoa and have a great night walking together
and checking out the Christmas lights in Dyker Heights!
Ride the
Mechanical Bull @ Mason Dixon - Thursday, December 27, 2007 - Lower
East Side
Meet your friends at Social Circles for a rip roarin’ good time
at Mason Dixon Country Western Saloon. We’ll pop down for a
few drinks and then it’s go time. That’s right boys and
girls, we’ll be riding the mechanical bull at this down-home
bar and grill on Essex Street! If you’ve never done it before
this is your night! Yee Haw!!!! Please note that there is a fee to
ride the bull!
Sonic Vision Laser Light Show - Friday, December 28, 2007 - Upper
West Side
Sonic Vision takes you on a mind-warping musical roller coaster ride
through a fantastical dream space. With a mix by Moby and featuring
tracks from Radiohead, U2, David Bowie, Coldplay, Queens of the Stone
Age, Prodigy, The Flaming Lips, Fischerspooner, Spiritualized, Audioslave,
Stereolab, Boards of Canada, David Byrne and Brian Eno, Goldfrapp,
Zwan, and White Zombie, the music ignites this one-of-a-kind computer-generated
musical and visual experience. The Planetarium’s dome illuminates
with a dazzling morphing of colorful visions. After filling our mind
with magical colors and beautiful lights we will set off to fill our
drink order at a local tavern. Admission is $15 and is to be paid
directly to the planetarium.
Thai Late Lunch @ Room Service - Saturday, December 29, 2007
- Chelsea
Come enjoy some "Room Service" with us as we get some exceptional,
authentic Thai cuisine at this Bangkok Contemporary Restaurant located
in the heart of Chelsea! Hotel room doors appear throughout the decor,
which includes purple pod seats and crystal chandeliers! With lunch/brunch
prices ranging from $6-$10, you cant get a better deal, especially
with food that tastes so good! Yum yum give us some! See you at the
table at Room Service!
Sunday Karaoke Ugly @ Brother Jimmy’s - Sunday, December
30, 2007 - Midtown
We’re meeting up for snackin and singin at Brother Jimmy’s
for Sunday Karaoke Ugly. Andrew, the karaoke DJ is the best around
and will be our host with the most as we belt out tunes from yesterday
and today! We have reserved a few sweet tables by the bar, nice and
close to the karaoke man...for our heckling pleasure! Brother Jimmy’s
has great Sunday night drink specials like $8 pitchers of Bud, Bud
Light, and Coors Light and not mention some great food! "Put
some south in your mouth" and sing a happy song with your friends
at Social Circles!
New Year’s Eve Celebration - Monday, December 31, 2007
- TBD
We’re planning something special for the SC New Year’s
Eve celebration. We’re in the midst of choosing a great venue
to send you all to for the best possible party ever without breaking
the bank! We’ll be dancing, eating, drinking, toasting and most
importantly celebrating all the great things that 2008 has in store
for all you fine Social Circles members! Please check back by soon
to see what we’ve planned for you! Just know that you won’t
be sitting at home in front of the television watching the ball drop!
You’ll be out with your new friends at Social Circles!
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