The 2-Day Birthday Extravaganza approaches; a full itinerary follows.
Join us for as much or as little as seems appropriate and/or wise.
Alexis' Photos!

THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2005

11:00am: RUSSIAN TURKISH BATHS
Steam Rooms, Wet & Dry heat Sauna, Radiant Heat Room — ooh! Relaxing! Wear a bathing suit. "Since 1892, we've served New York as the place to experience an unexpected paradise."
WEBSITE: http://www.russianturkishbaths.com
LOCATION: Russian Turkish Baths, 268 East 10th St between Ave A & 1st
COST: $25 (extra $ for treatments such as: Platza Oak Leaf Beating, Dead Sea Salt Scrub, etc.)
if you'd like to meet us outside. Or, meet us in the steam room.

2:00pm: HAPPY SHABU SHABU
The happiest shabu in town. One online reviewer raves "I don't want to claim that this place serves the best hotpot in Chinatown, but so far out of the places I have visited in Chinatown it does."
WEBSITE: http://www.menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?restaurantid=2436
LOCATION: Happy Shabu Shabu, 54 Canal St, Btwn Orchard & Allen St (Near the East Broadway F)
COST: $7.50-$12.50
so we know to save you a seat.

4:00pm: VINTAGE NEW YORK WINE TASTING
Me? I was born and raised in New York. And so were these wines. Together, makes for an enjoyable buzz. "The ultimate resource for the very best wines produced by New York's boutique wineries and artisan winemakers."
WEBSITE: http://www.vintagenewyork.com/
LOCATION: Vintage New York, 482 Broome Street
COST: $5/flight
(No RSVP necessary)

6:00pm: COCKTAILS & OYSTERS
"Below sea level in Grand Central... Serving the best seafood from since 1913."
WEBSITE: http://www.oysterbarny.com/
LOCATION: Grand Central Oyster Bar, Grand Central Station (Entrance Near 42nd & Park)
COST (per Oyster): $1.65 - $2.55

8pm-11pm: SOMETHING SURPRISING TO ME SPAMALOT
I have no idea what this is. No one else can come, apparently. If you want to know why, ask Xina. Just like the movie, but with songs. Rockin' good fun.

11:00pm: RACCOON LODGE
...and the heavy drinking begins.
WEBSITE: http://www.digitalcity.com/newyork/bars/venue.adp?sbid=106897551
LOCATION: 59 Warren Street, off West Broadway
COST: Depends on how much you imbibe, bribe the jukebox, and play Photo Hunt
(No RSVP necessary)

POST-RACOON LODGE (2am?): Some have said they feel this year would be a good time for my first visit to a strip club. We'll see how drunk I am. (No RSVP necessary) Nope, didn't happen.

Friday, April 1st, 2005

Morning: Hangover
Not too bad, actually.

1: 00pm: SIN CITY
WEBSITE: Fandango
LOCATION: UA Court Street Stadium 12, 108 Court St
COST: $7 (cheap!), plus costs related to liquor store right across street

3:30ish-6:30ish: Lunch, Maybe a Bloody Mary?
LOCATION: TBD by those attending, call for details!

7:30pm: ANDREW'S SHORT FILM
He served you drinks last night, now see the screening of his short film "Decidedly French"
LOCATION: Dekk, 134 Reade Street (Across from the Reade Street Pub)

NIGHT: More drinking
(JJ is out of town so — sob! — no Grace this year. Suggestions for alternate venue? )