A Taste of the Rockies

For you poor, uninformed east-coasters, we have this thing called "powder" in Colorado that makes snowboarding akin to flying down a giant swirl of whipped cream if that were physically possible. Here, so I've heard (because why would I ever bother to find out for myself), you have ice.

Lucky for you, you can have the whole mountain experience this weekend without ever having to hit the slopes. Monkey Town is hosting the real ski-lodge experience right here in Brooklyn, so you don't even have to fake a broken leg for an excuse to stay out of the snow. This six-course dinner includes all the game and steamy hot cocktails you would expect to find at a luxury resort in Vail, and even some ski films to make you feel like you're out there doing the real thing. And, to top it all off, you could win ski passes and free lodging at two Vermont lodges! You know, if you're willing to brave those icy slopes.

We're so smart, and we want to show off

We were invited by our dear friends Vol. 1 Brooklyn to square off in a competition--a battle of wits--with our frenemies, the Greenpoint Gazette. It's panel trivia, North vs. South Brooklyn. Since North Brooklyn is basically where intellectuals go to get wasted and screw underage college girls, and South Brooklyn residents are more likely to use their library cards for more than cutting lines, I think we have it in the bag.

In any event, come by and cheer us on [yes there are cheering sections], drink some beer, and in general have a good time.

It's taking place next Monday, October 12th, at Public Assembly in the not-so neutral territory of Williamsburg. C'est la vie--good thing the G train runs past Smith/9th now.

Oh and it's for a good cause--your $2.00 donation to the pot will be won by us, and promptly turned over to Books Through Bars.

Deetz: http://vol1brooklyn.com/2009/10/02/battleofthenewyorknerds/