Penta Happy Hour at Whistlin’ Dixie’s
With President’s Day weekend already behind us, and the four-day work week coming to an end, what is there to look forward to next week? Well, I’m extremely excited for next Wednesday, February 25th. It’s my first company happy hour, and I would love to spend it with YOU! Come join the ladies of Penta for a FREE one hour happy hour at Whistlin’ Dixie’s from 6-7pm. And, there’s absolutely no rush to leave after 7. Stick around with us and enjoy 2-for-1 specials from 7-9. I think it’s going to be such a fun time. I invited a bunch of my friends from school to come for the happy hour so they can finally meet the people I work with, network meet new friends, and to obviously enjoy a few free cocktails! It’s so refreshing to be able to go out with your co-workers in a setting other than the office, and take business to a more social level. Everyone is so great here, and I get more excited each day being here and surrounding myself with these ladies!
So with that said, we would love for you to join us Wednesday, February 25th at 6pm, at Whistlin’ Dixie’s for networking, friends, and cocktails!
Whistlin’ Dixie’s also offers these Wild West Wednesday Specials:
$2 Dixie’s Tequila Shots
$2 shots During Karaoke
1/2 off Appetizers
Shotgun First Beer and get Second One FREE
Whistlin' Dixie's
714 West 11th Ave.
New York, NY 10019
For any questions or a free event consultation please contact Emily Ohnstad at 212-334-2080 or
eohnstad@pentaevents.com.
See you Wednesday!
-Kelly
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Top 10 Free Things To Do In New York City
With the economy in the worst shape it has been since the Great Depression, its not that easy to have a social life in New York City now a days. I decided to compile a list of the top 10 things to do in New York City…and the best part is they’re absolutely FREE!
1) Free Drinks
MyOpenBar provides an extensive listing of venues in NYC that offer free booze to its patrons. The website is constantly updated with new promotions and deals from local bars for discerning drinker. Many of the specials include certain “well” drinks (the standard ones – not top shelf) for a fixed amount of time. These places are not your standard “hole in the wall” bars either; several of them are located in Midtown and the Lower East Side.
http://nyc.myopenbar.com/
2) Free Bar Food
Now that you know where the free drinks are, why not find out about the free bar food? GridSkipper provides a list of bars and restaurants in NYC and Brooklyn that offer cheap deals on food when you buy beer. I would recommend the Crocodile Lounge on 325 E 14th Street for its free pizza and skeet ball.
http://gridskipper.com/62732/nyc-free-bar-food
3) Free Friday Cultural Events
After doing some research, I was surprised to learn how many cultural institutions offer free admission on Fridays. The International Center for Photography, Museum of the Moving Image, and Museum of Modern Art are just a few among many of the institutions offering free admission. A detailed list of further places, as well as numerous other deals during the week can be found at:
http://gonyc.about.com/cs/museums/a/museumdeals.htm
4) Free Comedy
The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre, located at West 26th in Chelsea provides its audience with anything that is comedy. Comedians offer everything ranging from improv, sketch and standup to pranks, jokes, and podcasts. They also offer improv classes for aspiring actors.
http://www.ucbtheatre.com/
5) Free Tickets to a New York TV Show
Instead of sitting home watching another episode of your favorite daytime or late night TV show, why not become part of the audience for free? Nytix provides free tickets to tapings of your favorite TV shows that are located in NYC. Shows range from The Colbert Report to Saturday Night Live and more. http://www.nytix.com/Links/TV/
6) Free Dance Classes
An easy way to keep in shape and learn a few new moves, ClubFreeTime offers listing of a wide variety of free dance classes. From Salsa classes, to Flamenco lessons and even Irish Step dancing, there is bound to be a class that will best fit your personality. http://www.clubfreetime.com/viewcategory.asp?view_category=dance
7) Free Gallery Opening Tours
Not only do some galleries provide free admission to their openings, but they may also give out free drinks as well. While this may sound great, the hardest part is finding these places. However, you’re in luck! Another feature from ClubFreeTime is a great listing of free gallery opening tours in NYC. The listing includes the name of the gallery, as well as the time and date of the opening.
http://clubfreetime.com/new_york.asp
8) Staten Island Ferry
Once quoted in a guidebook, “One of the world's greatest (and shortest) water voyages,” the 5 mile, 25 minute ride on the Staten Island Ferry provides a majestic view of New York Harbor and a no-hassle, even romantic, boat ride, for free! From the deck of the ferry you will have a perfect view of The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. You'll see the skyscrapers and bridges of Lower Manhattan receding as you pull away and coming into focus again as you return.
9) Big Apple Greeter
There’s no better way to explore NYC than with a true New Yorker who loves the city! Big Apple Greeter was founded in 1992 as the first “welcome visitor” program of its kind in the United States. Today, there are roughly 300 volunteer greeters who will show you a favorite neighborhood, answer your questions, and demonstrate how easy it is to use free public transportation…all for free! This is a great program for those who are new the city and want to learn more.
http://www.bigapplegreeter.org/
10) Free clubs and gigs
Frequenting local clubs and gigs is a great way to explore different areas of the city. However, overpriced cover charges and drinks may make this difficult, especially in this economy. In light of all this, I was able to find a terrific website, http://www.freenyc.net/, that gives an awesome list of upcoming of performers who are playing at clubs with absolutely no cover charge! The site provides a detailed listing of the venue, as well as the performer with the time, date and location.
-Christine
Penta – your event planning solution!
1) Free Drinks
MyOpenBar provides an extensive listing of venues in NYC that offer free booze to its patrons. The website is constantly updated with new promotions and deals from local bars for discerning drinker. Many of the specials include certain “well” drinks (the standard ones – not top shelf) for a fixed amount of time. These places are not your standard “hole in the wall” bars either; several of them are located in Midtown and the Lower East Side.
http://nyc.myopenbar.com/
2) Free Bar Food
Now that you know where the free drinks are, why not find out about the free bar food? GridSkipper provides a list of bars and restaurants in NYC and Brooklyn that offer cheap deals on food when you buy beer. I would recommend the Crocodile Lounge on 325 E 14th Street for its free pizza and skeet ball.
http://gridskipper.com/62732/nyc-free-bar-food
3) Free Friday Cultural Events
After doing some research, I was surprised to learn how many cultural institutions offer free admission on Fridays. The International Center for Photography, Museum of the Moving Image, and Museum of Modern Art are just a few among many of the institutions offering free admission. A detailed list of further places, as well as numerous other deals during the week can be found at:
http://gonyc.about.com/cs/museums/a/museumdeals.htm
4) Free Comedy
The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre, located at West 26th in Chelsea provides its audience with anything that is comedy. Comedians offer everything ranging from improv, sketch and standup to pranks, jokes, and podcasts. They also offer improv classes for aspiring actors.
http://www.ucbtheatre.com/
5) Free Tickets to a New York TV Show
Instead of sitting home watching another episode of your favorite daytime or late night TV show, why not become part of the audience for free? Nytix provides free tickets to tapings of your favorite TV shows that are located in NYC. Shows range from The Colbert Report to Saturday Night Live and more. http://www.nytix.com/Links/TV/
6) Free Dance Classes
An easy way to keep in shape and learn a few new moves, ClubFreeTime offers listing of a wide variety of free dance classes. From Salsa classes, to Flamenco lessons and even Irish Step dancing, there is bound to be a class that will best fit your personality. http://www.clubfreetime.com/viewcategory.asp?view_category=dance
7) Free Gallery Opening Tours
Not only do some galleries provide free admission to their openings, but they may also give out free drinks as well. While this may sound great, the hardest part is finding these places. However, you’re in luck! Another feature from ClubFreeTime is a great listing of free gallery opening tours in NYC. The listing includes the name of the gallery, as well as the time and date of the opening.
http://clubfreetime.com/new_york.asp
8) Staten Island Ferry
Once quoted in a guidebook, “One of the world's greatest (and shortest) water voyages,” the 5 mile, 25 minute ride on the Staten Island Ferry provides a majestic view of New York Harbor and a no-hassle, even romantic, boat ride, for free! From the deck of the ferry you will have a perfect view of The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. You'll see the skyscrapers and bridges of Lower Manhattan receding as you pull away and coming into focus again as you return.
9) Big Apple Greeter
There’s no better way to explore NYC than with a true New Yorker who loves the city! Big Apple Greeter was founded in 1992 as the first “welcome visitor” program of its kind in the United States. Today, there are roughly 300 volunteer greeters who will show you a favorite neighborhood, answer your questions, and demonstrate how easy it is to use free public transportation…all for free! This is a great program for those who are new the city and want to learn more.
http://www.bigapplegreeter.org/
10) Free clubs and gigs
Frequenting local clubs and gigs is a great way to explore different areas of the city. However, overpriced cover charges and drinks may make this difficult, especially in this economy. In light of all this, I was able to find a terrific website, http://www.freenyc.net/, that gives an awesome list of upcoming of performers who are playing at clubs with absolutely no cover charge! The site provides a detailed listing of the venue, as well as the performer with the time, date and location.
-Christine
Penta – your event planning solution!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Impress Your Sweetie This Valentine’s Day at Honey
With Valentine’s Day just three days away, the thought of planning a romantic night out with your special someone last minute could be very stressful. That is why Honey, a charming 3,000 square foot venue with exposed brick, warm mahogany paneling, and chocolate brown leather banquettes, is the perfect sweet spot to impress your date.
Honey, located at 243 West 14th Street, is offering an unbelievable three course price-fixed menu that includes two bottles of wine or champagne per reservation. At $65 per person, you and your date can soak up the ambiance of Honey, while sipping on champagne, and savoring the delicious food the pre-fixed menus has to offer.
Honey’s Valentine’s Day three course dinner includes:
Appetizer
Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
Roasted Baby Beets, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Arugula,
Spiced Walnuts, with a lemon vinaigrette
Blue Cheese Pomegranate Salad
Mesculun, Blue Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Sugar Snap Peas with a Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Entrees
Citrus Glazed Salmon
Cilantro Mango Rice, Haricot Vert
Pan Seared Chicken Breast
Served with Shallots, Blood Oranges, Wild Mushrooms, Parsley, Mint, New Potatoes
White Cheddar Fondue by DIP
Served with Assorted Vegetables, French Baguette & Walnut Raison Bread
Desserts
Profiteroles
Assorted Truffle and Cookie Selection
Milk Chocolate Fondue by DIP
Served with Brownie Bites, Rice Crispy Treats, Lady Fingers, Strawberries, Bananas, & Marshmallows
It’s not too late to plan something special for your date this Valentine’s Day! Call 212.620.0222 to make reservations for this Saturday, and spend Valentine’s Day impressing your date at Honey.
Kelly
Top 5 Best & Worst Gifts to Give Your Man
Valentine’s Day is the one day out of the entire year when couples, young and old; married or dating; gallivant about to officially celebrate their love for each other. While many guys will tell you Valentine’s Day is stereotypically a “woman’s holiday,” I beg to differ. With Valentine’s Day just 3 days away, I began scrambling to come up with the perfect gift idea for my boyfriend. After consulting several close girlfriends and performing a little research of my own, I have come up with a list of the 5 best and worst gift ideas for your boyfriend. So, for all the ladies out there who are still struggling to find that perfect gift, I share with you my findings:
Top 5 Best Gifts to Give Your Man:
1. Beer of the Month Club:
Each month, taste-testing professionals from the Beer Club sample award-winning microbrews from across the country. Only their favorites become monthly selections in the Beer-of-the-Month Club. Your guy will receive 12 smooth ales and hearty lagers a month - all brewed exclusively for their members and delivered to your door brewery-fresh. Pricing and order information can be found at: http://www.amazingbeerclub.com/product3.cfm?utm_source=GIFTSCOM&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=AC-BEER&utm_content=PRODUCTAD&utm_term=BEER-3
2. Tickets to a Sporting Event:
While your sweetie may be dismal about the end of football season, you can cheer him up with basketball tickets or maybe opening day for a baseball game in the spring. Not only will you show him you care but you can join him in something that he loves! The best way to find tickets for the perfect event is through ticket master: http://www.ticketmaster.com/
3. Valentine’s Day Breakfast in Bed Gift Basket:
Nothing says, "I love you" like breakfast in bed and an outstanding line of Valentines Day Gift Baskets that are guaranteed to impress! Get the day started on the right foot, or help savor the night before by making an easy, delicious gourmet breakfast in just a few minutes with this thoughtful and romantic Valentines Day Gift. He’ll wake up to the aroma of fluffy pancakes, fresh country ham, authentic maple syrup, blueberry jam and much more! It’s not too late to order today:
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Valentines-Day-Breakfast-Gift-Basket.asp?refer=Gifts(Valentines)
4. Intimate Bedroom Gifts
OK ladies, let’s face it…our men love it when we’re a little naughty. Why not make him extra happy this Valentine’s Day and surprise him with some sexy lingerie or an intimate pleasures board game to play after dessert. Maybe you would like to send him a Panty Gram? Find out more at: http://www.sendapantygram.com/what_is.php
5) A Classy Watch
Simple, yet sweet, a classy watch is the perfect gift for your guy this Valentine’s Day. His friends and co-workers will be so impressed…and just think, he’ll never have an excuse for being late again! I would recommend viewing: http://www.rolex.com/ or http://www.bulova.com/
Top 5 Worst Gifts to Give Your Man:
1) Sex for Dummies
I would hope there would be no explanation needed for this one; however, it’s important to note that it’s very rare that a book is a romantic gift for your guy…especially in this case if it’s the “pocket-sized edition.”
2) His and Hers Golf Clubs
While I understand it may be hard to for you to accept, you need to come to terms with the fact that he needs his little activities to spend time away from you every now and then. Yes, you may look at this gift and think; “He’ll appreciate the fact that I want to spend time with him doing the things that he enjoys.” However, trust me when I tell you he will be thinking, “I want to be wherever you are, doing the things you find most relaxing – like golf; that thing you do on a 150 acre golf course, while I find ways to complain it’s too far from hole to hole.”
3) Cooking Classes
There isn’t a girl I know who wouldn’t dream of having her own Emeril Lagasse to cook her dinner every night. Unfortunately, for most of us this is not the case. Again, while you may see this as something fun you can do together, if you just spring it on him on Valentine’s Day he may take it as, “I don’t like your cooking and so here are some classes so you can improve.” If you really would like to take the classes together, you should plan around both of you work schedules and decide on special cuisines you can make together so nobody gets their feelings hurt.
4) Cheap Liquor
Well you know what they say… nothing says, “I love you,” like a good bottle of Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey! OK, so I know what you’re thinking… what if it’s my guy’s drink of choice? Well, instead of purchasing the bottle, why not make that extra step and take him out to a nice restaurant where he can order the drink if he wants? Ultimately, if your guy’s a wine drinker, a nice red or white would be the perfect way to set the mood this Valentine’s Day.
5) Gift Cards
While I thought cheap liquor was bad, I have to say that giving your sweetie a gift card is about as impersonal as it gets. Even though you may purchase one be to his favorite store, you are better off going to the store and trying to find the perfect gift for him there. This will at least show you put time and effort into the gift and it will show that you know a little something about him.
Well… that’s it! I hope this helped. Now go out there and get to shopping!
Christine
Top 5 Best Gifts to Give Your Man:
1. Beer of the Month Club:
Each month, taste-testing professionals from the Beer Club sample award-winning microbrews from across the country. Only their favorites become monthly selections in the Beer-of-the-Month Club. Your guy will receive 12 smooth ales and hearty lagers a month - all brewed exclusively for their members and delivered to your door brewery-fresh. Pricing and order information can be found at: http://www.amazingbeerclub.com/product3.cfm?utm_source=GIFTSCOM&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=AC-BEER&utm_content=PRODUCTAD&utm_term=BEER-3
2. Tickets to a Sporting Event:
While your sweetie may be dismal about the end of football season, you can cheer him up with basketball tickets or maybe opening day for a baseball game in the spring. Not only will you show him you care but you can join him in something that he loves! The best way to find tickets for the perfect event is through ticket master: http://www.ticketmaster.com/
3. Valentine’s Day Breakfast in Bed Gift Basket:
Nothing says, "I love you" like breakfast in bed and an outstanding line of Valentines Day Gift Baskets that are guaranteed to impress! Get the day started on the right foot, or help savor the night before by making an easy, delicious gourmet breakfast in just a few minutes with this thoughtful and romantic Valentines Day Gift. He’ll wake up to the aroma of fluffy pancakes, fresh country ham, authentic maple syrup, blueberry jam and much more! It’s not too late to order today:
http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Valentines-Day-Breakfast-Gift-Basket.asp?refer=Gifts(Valentines)
4. Intimate Bedroom Gifts
OK ladies, let’s face it…our men love it when we’re a little naughty. Why not make him extra happy this Valentine’s Day and surprise him with some sexy lingerie or an intimate pleasures board game to play after dessert. Maybe you would like to send him a Panty Gram? Find out more at: http://www.sendapantygram.com/what_is.php
5) A Classy Watch
Simple, yet sweet, a classy watch is the perfect gift for your guy this Valentine’s Day. His friends and co-workers will be so impressed…and just think, he’ll never have an excuse for being late again! I would recommend viewing: http://www.rolex.com/ or http://www.bulova.com/
Top 5 Worst Gifts to Give Your Man:
1) Sex for Dummies
I would hope there would be no explanation needed for this one; however, it’s important to note that it’s very rare that a book is a romantic gift for your guy…especially in this case if it’s the “pocket-sized edition.”
2) His and Hers Golf Clubs
While I understand it may be hard to for you to accept, you need to come to terms with the fact that he needs his little activities to spend time away from you every now and then. Yes, you may look at this gift and think; “He’ll appreciate the fact that I want to spend time with him doing the things that he enjoys.” However, trust me when I tell you he will be thinking, “I want to be wherever you are, doing the things you find most relaxing – like golf; that thing you do on a 150 acre golf course, while I find ways to complain it’s too far from hole to hole.”
3) Cooking Classes
There isn’t a girl I know who wouldn’t dream of having her own Emeril Lagasse to cook her dinner every night. Unfortunately, for most of us this is not the case. Again, while you may see this as something fun you can do together, if you just spring it on him on Valentine’s Day he may take it as, “I don’t like your cooking and so here are some classes so you can improve.” If you really would like to take the classes together, you should plan around both of you work schedules and decide on special cuisines you can make together so nobody gets their feelings hurt.
4) Cheap Liquor
Well you know what they say… nothing says, “I love you,” like a good bottle of Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey! OK, so I know what you’re thinking… what if it’s my guy’s drink of choice? Well, instead of purchasing the bottle, why not make that extra step and take him out to a nice restaurant where he can order the drink if he wants? Ultimately, if your guy’s a wine drinker, a nice red or white would be the perfect way to set the mood this Valentine’s Day.
5) Gift Cards
While I thought cheap liquor was bad, I have to say that giving your sweetie a gift card is about as impersonal as it gets. Even though you may purchase one be to his favorite store, you are better off going to the store and trying to find the perfect gift for him there. This will at least show you put time and effort into the gift and it will show that you know a little something about him.
Well… that’s it! I hope this helped. Now go out there and get to shopping!
Christine
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Single in the City
Do you find yourself dreading walking down the streets of
1. “Ex-orcism at the Village Pourhouse.”
- “Cupid is Stupid at the Town Tavern.”
- “Single Soiree” at SideBar.
- Southern Hospitality’s Valentines Day Singles Ball.
- “No Love at the Cow” @ Sunburnt Cow. 137 Avenue C. Singles will come together on Saturday for a $20 two hour open bar from
- 1st Annual Singles Ball at
- People Lounge.
- Not feeling the bar scene on V-day? No worries. Leave the flowers, chocolate, and romance at the door, and throw a party with your friends! Have your friends invite their friends, and so on. Send out cute and humorous invitations. Here is one that I came across that I thought would be absolutely perfect:
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
This invitation is only for you.
Do not bring a date,
To this little soiree,
Come celebrate single life on Valentine's Day!
- You don’t need someone else to take you out and buy you something nice. So gather up your girlfriends and pamper yourself! Throw an “I’d rather be in debt than in a relationship party” and shop ‘til you drop. Get a massage, buy a new outfit, and treat yourself to a nice dinner and cocktails, because we all deserve it!
Mingle if you’re single! Valentine’s Day isn’t all about love, relationships, and pink and red clichés. Take advantage of what this city has to offer on Saturday. So, go out with your friends, have some drinks, and enjoy all of the other singles living in NYC!
Kelly
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