Super Bowl Square Deal Super Party - Sunday, the 7th

Super deal for the day: $20 gets you a 'steak' in the game and a prime rib half-time buffet. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. Pregame entourage positioning and warm-up celebrating is recommended. Call to reserve your square/seat. (978 526 7494)

Meanwhile, Michael O'Leary with Jen and Bob Strom may not lead rousing renditions of the Indianapolis and New Orleans football fight songs, but they will provide - as always - memorable music as our Celtic music session series continues in the Samuel Lee room from 5 to 8 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday. (You don't have to 'go long' to attend both events.)

Valentine's Day - Sunday, the 14th
Because we care, we advise you to make reservations early. A year of recriminations is a heavy burden.

And since Janice & Will will be hosting Open Mic Night in the Pub on V-Day, there will be applause aplenty for songs of love, shout-outs of devotion and 'closed for business' encouragements to Tiger Woods.

Fido Award Award - Wednesday, the 17th
Wow-wow. It's that time again - The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - 2,500 mutts at Madison Square Garden on the 15th and 16th - so many arfers and yappers; so much doggie d_ - _o. Just how many best friends do nehyaukers really need?

As is tradition, the 'best judge' Fido Awards will be conferred

during a next day (Wednesday) luncheon at Sardi's. And as always, His Lordship will award a DOGS OF SINGING BEACH calendar to any North Shore Fido Award winner. A hearty woof-woof from all Pub patrons is also likely.

The Erstwhiles - Friday, the 19th

Direct from their four month tour of other places and alternate realities, His Lordship and The Erstwhiles will appear (via the side door) in The Pub at (maybe sometime around) 8:30 p.m.

Appearing with the irregular regulars of The Erstwhiles - Athur McGeown, Rob Huffman, His Lordship and sometimes Jen Strom with Bob of-the-same-sir-name - will be Eleanor Halgren, daughter of Don and Nancy, who bid at auction and won their own personal Erstwhiles concert and a chance for their daughter to perform with the renowned.

(For all but Eleanor and The Erstwhiles, such demonstrated devotion is rare indeed. Of note: Eleanor is also making her Erstwhiles guest appearance because she has a very nice voice, well worth the listen - so say so many.)

As always, a night with The Erstwhiles is the stuff of legends and envied stories. Join us... even if you are unsure of all the verses of The Wild Colonial Boy.

Staff Christmas Party - Tuesday, the 23rd

We will close early for the February staff Christmas party. The last seating for dinner will be at 7 p.m. Arrive later and all roles reverse, which might be very confusing for all of us.

Haiti - Each Day Every Day

Our thoughts and prayers will continue go out to the people of Haiti.

Our thanks to h.lang Company (Chris Langathianos and Syndi Hirsch) for their efforts and co-sponsorship of the Love Haiti benefit event last month.

Combined with The Landing's contribution, Love Haita raised more than $2,000 for Haiti relief.

Our thanks to all those who gave their time, talent and money to make it possible.

Clubbers Club - Mondays w/wo Punxsutawney Phil

Whether the rodent sees his shadow or not, Mug & Cocktail Club members will get $10 off every food purchase on Mondays, the 1st and 15th. Wine Clubbers will get the same on Mondays, the 8th and 22nd.

Other Feb Rememberables

Janice and Will will host Open Mic sessions in The Pub, on Sundays, the 14th and 28th. (A gentle reminder: All young performers are welcome to 'stand and deliver' from 6 to 7. We'll indulge older warblers thereafter.) Our

Celtic Music Sessions with Michael O'Leary with Bob and Jen Strom in The Lee Room from 5 to 8 on Sundays, the 7th and 21st.

As always, Wednesday is Trivia Night. Thursday is Ski & Winter Sports Night and Friday is Music Trivia Night. Friends, neighbors and the curious (bi- and otherwise) are all welcome.

Final Thought

If a good time is such a good time that you can't exactly remember the who's and what's, then did the good time actually happen?

We surmise that it must be like that thinking thingy about a tree falling in the woods and the only one who doesn't hear it is the guy underneath.

Oh well. It wasn't us... there or last night.

Take care, be well and stop by.

Chris Shea with Steve Ryan

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