Monday, November 30, 2009

Kell on Earth Bravo 2/1/2010

From
The Dish....
Welcome to "Kell on Earth"
Bravo's newest docu-series follows fashion PR guru Kelly Cutrone. .....
Bravo's newest docu-series is about to give you an inside look at the cutthroat world of fashion, starring none other than the woman at the center of it all, Kelly Cutrone. Get ready to enter "Kell on Earth," premiering February 1st at 10pm.
Cutrone has been called one of the "coolest, most intimidating persons ever," and, judging from her frank demeanor and fashion world credibility, it's easy to see why. Bravo takes a no holds barred look into the life of one of America's most legitimate tastemakers as she balances running her wildly successful fashion PR company, People's Revolution, juggling Fashion Weeks in New York and London, with being a single mother and one of New York's most notable women about town.
Founder of the powerhouse PR firm People's Revolution, Cutrone is a major player in the fashion world. A notable New Yorker and a force to be reckoned with, Cutrone lives a fast-paced, whirlwind life juggling her business in a tough economic climate, organizing major fashion shows across the world, and managing the everyday hectic pace of People's Revolution. Somewhere in between she manages to make time for her personal life, which includes being a proud single mom to daughter Ava, and writing her first book "If You Have To Cry, Go Outside."

From Gawker..

Fashion PR dragonlady Kelly Cutrone has inked a book deal with HarperOne. The impending tome will be "a real girl's guide to the real fucking world." OK!
Incidentally, the New York Observer's Eight-Day Week columnist Meredith Bryan, who met Cutrone after writing a flattering profile last year, is co-writing the book. So there's that lesson right on the cover.
Cutrone, who has risen to prominence as the owner of People's Revolution, a company that organizes fashion shows and stuff, but more significantly as a frequent mentor/berater on MTV's twin-moon docusoaps, The Hills and The City. On those shows she's given scary, sober advice to stars Lauren and Whitney, who both nodded gravely while trying not to pee themselves.

Serena fined $82K, put on probation for tirade

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Sunday, November 29, 2009

New Chocolate Cafe in Lancaster area



Check out this wonderful, cute, cool cafe.
Hauté Chocolate Café #2608 Richmond Square, Lancaster - PA - 17601
Great gift ideas!!

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Food Stamp Usage Across the Country - Interactive Map - NYTimes.com

 

Food Stamp Usage Across the Country - Interactive Map - NYTimes.com

Victory Brews Holiday Spirit


V-DECEMBER 13 BRUNCH WITH SANTA AT VICTORY 10a – 2p Santa will stop by Victory on a Sunday afternoon before his big day. Enjoy a pint while the kids (or maybe you) get your picture with Santa. Victory Jazz Quintet will be playing holiday classics. Buffet brunch is $20/adults and $10/kids under 12. Photos with Santa are $5. For more information or reservations call 610-873-0881 or email catering@victorybeer.com
V-DECEMBER 15 HOLIDAY BEER DINNER AT VICTORY 6-8p $50pp Join us for a unique beer dinner that will be held in our new fermentation cellar (yes it will be heated for this dinner). Sit among the four 400 bbls tanks while you enjoy a five course dinner each course perfectly paired with a Victory beer. http://www.victorybeer.com/events.aspx

Holiday Honors




Wreaths Across America, a non profit 501-c3 organization, was formed as an extension of the Arlington Wreath Project. The Arlington Wreath program was started by Morrill Worcester (Worcester Wreath) in 1992 with the donation and laying of 5000 Christmas wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery. This became an annual journey for Mr. Worcester. Read more about this in the History of Arlington.It was relatively obscure until 2005 when a photo of the stones adorned with wreaths and covered in snow circulated around the internet. The project received National attention. Thousands of requests poured in from all over the country from people wanting to emulate the Arlington project at their National and State cemeteries spurred the creation of “Wreaths Across America”. Unable to donate thousands of wreaths to each state, Mr. Worcester conceived the idea of sending 7 wreaths (one for each branch of the military as well as POW/MIA). In 2006 with the help of the CAP and other civic organizations, over 150 locations held wreath laying ceremonies simultaneously.
The Patriot Guard Riders volunteered as escort for the wreaths going to Arlington. This began the annual “Veterans Honor Parade” that travels the east coast in early December. To read more and donate please check out this link: http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/

Thursday, November 26, 2009


Iron Hill Bottled Reserves and Growlers to go are the perfect complement to your holiday table!

Don't miss Iron Hill Brewery Holiday Bottled Reserve Tasting on Saturday, December 5th from 4PM-7PM Lancaster, PA. Enjoy complementary tasting of our complete line of Bottled Reserves, a perfect gift.

SPRING HOUSE BREWING THANKSGIVING NEWS





Another release for Thanksgiving !!
SHB is pleased to announce the release of Planet Bean Coffee Stout! It will be available tomorrow night. There hours are unchanged for this week.
Planet Bean Coffee Stout is smooth, dark, full-bodied, and satisfyingly rich. Coffee beans expertly roasted at Cumberland County Coffee Company give this stout its powerful aroma and pronounced fresh-brewed coffee flavor. Your only problem with this tempting brew will be resisting the urge to pour it in your coffee mug before work!

Current Tap List - Seven Gates Pale Ale, Beyond the Gates Double IPA, 2 Front Teeth Holiday Ale, and Planet Bean Coffee Stout
Upcoming Events:
11/26 - A Night of Bands & Beer
Featuring "Seven Gates on Skates" - Double IPA

2519 Main Street, Conestoga, PA 17516

Monday, November 23, 2009

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Yes it is that time of year again 505 Plum Street Pub Crawl!


Wed Nov. 25th - Our (505) FourthAnnual Thanksgiving Eve Plum Street Pub Crawl!!!

Yes, once again we'll be parking our vehicles and walking up and down Plum Street on Thanksgiving Eve. This is the biggest bar-night of the year in the United States which means increased police presence on the highways, so DO NOT DRIVE. Walk with us.
For you rookies, this is a marathon - not a sprint. Pace yourselves, eat something, and take your time. Tenative schedule:
6PM - Quip's Pub.
7PM -Fulton Bar
8PM- Hall's Cafe
9PM - 915 Cafe
10PM - ABAG American Bar and Grill
11PM - 915 (for 1), Halls (for 1),
1130 - Stubby's.

Lancaster 505 Happy Hour Club. http://t.lt01.net/m/cd5Gd7DBKbjJ-ewtL2cx6LessCgnJuiNXbHIDkM72Ng3VQuonQ "Done work at Five, at the bar by 5:05""The drinking will continue until you show a dramatic improvement in attitude" - evilpete

Is it Thursday yet?



JOIN US (Mug Club members) FOR AN AFTERNOON DELIGHT:

Coffee Imperial Porter Bottled Reserve Release Party
Thursday, November 19th from 5PM - 9PM.
Enjoy our 2009 holiday reserve collection release
expertly paired with bite sized desserts.
IRON HILL BREWERY & RESTAURANT
781 Harrisburg Pike
Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone 717 291.9800

Monday, November 16, 2009

Oyster and Beer Fest this Friday Nov. 20, 2009


hummm may have to take Friday off work....New Location for the 3rd Annual Chesapeake Oyster and Beer Festival to Benefit The Giving Spirits Foundation....
Timonium, MD – The Chesapeake Oyster and Beer Festival which started as a small Oyster tasting has now more than tripled in size and will be hosted in November versus the usual February timeslot. Plus the show will be held at a new location – The Timonium State Fairgrounds.
The Festival is an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE extravaganza complete with thousands of oyters – raw, steamed, roasted, and rockafellered along with other mouth-watering delicious seafood, live music, and exhibits; all to benefit the Giving Spirits Foundation. The Giving Spirits Foundation is a small Maryland based non-profit that seeks to shed light and pay it forward on charities benefitting primarily women, children and families.
Guests can expect live music from local musicians Stones Throw along with over 20 different types of beer and ten different types of oysters from around the world. Everyone will receive a souvenir glass. Tickets are limited and are $55 each.
When: Friday, November 20, 2009
Where: Timonium State Fairgrounds
2200 York RoadTimonium, MD 21093 (800)830-3976
http://www.beerandoyster.com/

MUG CLUB Iron Hill Lancaster NEWS


Attention Mug Club Members....
Please join us this Thursday, November 19th @ Lancaster Iron Hill Brewing
From 5- 9pm for ....
Afternoon Delight Imperial Coffee Porter Bottle Release Party, with other special beers on tap:
Imperial Coffee Porter on cask and
Shokolad Chocolate Stout and Oatmeal Stout served on nitro. As well as Baltic Porter and Mocha Stout.
Also Featuring mini dessert pairings created by our kitchen.
Meet the Roasters from College Coffee Roasters, where are special coffee blend for this beer is roasted.
And, enjoy the special coffee lounge we are building in our cocktail area for one night only
750ml bottles of Afternoon Delight $19.50
750ml bottle+ 2 snifters giftbox $28.50
Hope to see you there. Cheers!
From an email I received from Paul and Colin, Brewers at Iron Hill Lancaster !!

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Two Front Teeth Holiday ALE from Spring House ready


Be sure to swing by Spring House Brewing for the release of our TWO FRONT TEETH HOLIDAY ALE!
Two Front Teeth Ale is a specialty made just for the holiday season. TFTA is a Belgian style Saison with a complex palate derived from the addition of sweet cherries in the brewing process. Light mahogany in color, it hits the tongue with a full-bodied malty taste that is balanced with a light hop aroma, then finishes with a fruity cherry blast that lingers pleasantly. Stop by the brewery and ask Matt how this festive ale got its name.

HOURS: OPEN WEDS AND FRIDAY 6 TO 9 AND SATURDAY 12 TO 5

FOR TASTING AND GROWLER FILLING

Current tap list is: Seven Gates Pale Ale, Beyond the Gates DIPA and once again for the holiday season.....TWO FRONT TEETH HOLIDAY ALE http://www.springhousebeer.com/

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Sprin House brewing Derby beer on its way.


PHAIDON STORE NYC Opens




I love Phaidon books and hope 1 day to have a nice collection of their collectible books/special editions and now a store front opens in NYC!

PHAIDON STORE pops up at 100 Wooster Street in New York City's SoHo neighborhood
Phaidon, publisher of the world's finest books on the visual arts, culture and creativity, is pleased to announce the opening of PHAIDON STORE, its first stand-alone bookstore in the U.S., located in the heart of New York City's SoHo neighborhood. The 2,500-square-foot PHAIDON STORE will be open for a limited time at 100 Wooster Street (between Prince and Spring) from November 2, 2009, through January 2010. Store hours will be 9:00 am-9:00 pm, Monday to Saturday, and 9:00 am-7:00 pm on Sunday. Phaidon has long enjoyed cult status among art insiders, architects and designers and now, for the first time, New Yorkers will be able to access Phaidon's extraordinary catalog of books in one place. PHAIDON STORE will offer same-day delivery in Manhattan, personalized concierge service, gift wrapping, events and special offers. PHAIDON STORE will offer Phaidon's full range of beautifully designed yet affordable books covering fine arts, architecture, photography, design, performing arts, decorative arts, contemporary culture, fashion and film. PHAIDON STORE will also feature its full series of Wallpaper* City Guides as well as Phaidon's best-selling cookbooks, award-winning children's books and stationery. New Fall 2009 titles will be released every week between now and the holidays, including The Silver Spoon: Pasta, featuring new recipes from the team behind the best-selling bible of Italian home cooking, Painting Today, a lively survey of world painting of the last thirty years, and new career monographs on the artists Anish Kapoor and Jeff Wall. Phaidon's series of exclusive Collector's Editions will be displayed for sale, including editions by artists Jeff Wall, Tacita Dean, Stephen Shore, Nedko Solakov, Danny Lyon, Roger Ballen, Nobuyoshi Araki, René Burri, Elliott Erwitt, Nan Goldin, Martin Parr and Luc Tuymans. Collector's Editions are special editions of Phaidon books, beautifully bound, individually signed and numbered, and presented in a custom-made box together with an original print made, signed and numbered by the artist.

Applebee's and veterans day


Applebee's is honoring the U.S. Military by offering veterans and active a free entree on Veteran's Day, November 11. With proper identification, veterans and active military personnel will enjoy a free signature entree at any Applebee's on Wednesday November 11th in recognition for their honorable service.

Iron hill brewing lancaster PA


Coffee Imperial Porter Bottled Reserve Release Party, Thursday, November 19th

NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS:
Brewmasters' Dinnner, Thursday, December 3rd

Favorite craft holiday fair 12/5 eastern market


Easter market will host more than 50 arts and crafts vendors for two days inside the Eastern Market building from 10am-4pm. Make your holiday gifts special with locally handmade clothing, jewelry, rugs, pottery, paintings, sculptures, and endless other imaginative crafts! Not to mention, live musicians, hot drinks, and local produce and prepared foods!!
**Vendor spots are already filled!**

Sunday, November 1, 2009

My Love for Pink Martini


Pink Martini: A Tale Of Two Songs‏ from NPR music notes
October 27, 2009 - The band Pink Martini draws its influences from a wide variety of places and music genres, which its members credit in part to their international audience.
For its latest record, Splendor in the Grass, the Portland-based band found inspiration for two of its songs from an unlikely place: a sheet of music left on band member Thomas Lauderdale's piano. Lauderdale, the band's pianist, had a copy of Franz Schubert's "Fantasy in F Minor for Piano Four-Hands" out when he was working with one of Pink Martini's producers.
And Then You're Gone
The two started playing with the song, added a Latin beat and incorporated elements that were, according to Lauderdale, "somewhere between 'I Will Survive,' Shirley Bassey and Schubert, and the tango." The track described the plight of a woman who was once head-over-heels for a smooth-talking lover who disappears one day. As the song progressed, Lauderdale and his producer found themselves coming back to a single phrase that would become the song's title: "And Then You're Gone."
After a little tinkering, the song was presented to the band. At a rehearsal, it wasn't received as well as Lauderdale had hoped.
"The day we introduced this song to the band, nobody was happy," he says.
Pink Martini lead singer China Forbes adds, "It was long and repetitive."
But Now I'm Back
So Lauderdale went back to the drawing board, attempting to salvage the song by trimming it and adding a swing feel.
"Suddenly," he says, "we had not one, but two songs. So, you know, if you think this is repetitive ... try this!"
The second song became a defiant response from the disappearing lover: "But Now I'm Back."
For the part of the lothario, Pink Martini turned to an old friend with a voice familiar to NPR listeners: justice correspondent and frequent Morning Edition guest host Ari Shapiro. Shapiro's inclusion on the album was the result of a fortuitous dinner party he'd held when the band was in Washington, D.C. After dinner, partygoers crowded around the piano to participate in an impromptu singalong. The next day, while sitting at his desk, Shapiro got a call from Lauderdale asking if he'd like to sing on the new album.
Harebrained Ideas
Shapiro says he had his doubts.
"I say this with love," Shapiro says, "but Thomas tends to sort of come up with cockamamie, harebrained ideas that could never actually take place, that somehow he manages to make happen."
In this case, Lauderdale's idea did happen: Shapiro makes a guest appearance on Pink Martini's album. Adding to the tale of an NPR correspondent turned singer, Shapiro performed "But Now I'm Back" with the band at the Hollywood Bowl back in September.
The story of these two songs is one of arranging and rearranging, an eclectic mix of musical styles and a chance singalong. It's a story that illustrates well what Pink Martini does as a group, and particularly what Lauderdale does when he convinces a reporter that he ought to sing. Still, Lauderdale says he doesn't consider himself a songwriter.
"China's really more of a songwriter than I am," he says. "My urge is to just practice Schubert and become better."
Forbes says she sees what Lauderdale does as more akin to the work of a composer.
"It's like a tableau," she says, "and Thomas is actually moving the figurines around."
In a fashion that's both playful and typical of Pink Martini, Lauderdale chimes in: "Isn't that just more like set decorator?"

fall back and check batteries

Time check-fall back~ time for daylight savings time...........&
Don't Forget to Replace Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries This Weekend as Daylight Saving Time Ends
Each year, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) sponsors a campaign to help keep household smoke alarms working: Change Your Clock/Change Your Battery(tm). According to the Home Safety Council, 97% of American homes have at least one smoke alarm installed, but less than one in five tests the alarms at least quarterly. Safety experts recommend testing home smoke alarms monthly and replacing the batteries once a year or when they chirp, signaling low battery power. When you reset your clocks on Saturday night to "fall back," replace the batteries in all your smoke and CO alarms, and then hold a family fire drill. For information on how to change smoke detector batteries and other basics, click on the following link:http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4780147_replacing-smoke-detector-batteries.html