Jan 27-29:   ROC Women of all ages, married and single look forward to this legendary, annual PJ Party Escape Weekend and New Trends Sale.  For discounted reservations check out all the amazing activities on the event site: www.whatwomenwantweekend.com. 1 and 2 night PJ Party (Trying for the Guinness World Record for the largest!), Red Carpet Bachelor Date Auction Dinner Party at Fingerlakes Casino with the U of R Yellow Jackets, ABC TV Bachelors David Good and Jesse Kovacs and 30 other notable single guys for the single women in the audience. The Friday night (Jan 27) Weekend Kickoff Disco Bash at Taylor’s NIghtclub also features the Yellow Jackets, 10 Ugly Men, and the ROC City Diamonds…that event is open to the public, but Weekend Registered Women enjoy free admission, 2fers and pizza….Weekend raises funds for programs of Rochester Womens Network.  Inclusive overnight packages are as low as $99pp!

 The Weekend culminates on Sunday Jan 29th with the exclusive 8th Annual New Trends Show and Sale at Casa Larga (that one is a freebie), from 9:30am-4:30pm. The Sale features 70 retailers and services including Macy’s and Sephora. Strolling models, free makeovers and new style tips and great discounts! The Sale celebrates and features Rochester Women owned businesses. Shop til you drop at The Sale at Casa Larga. Register at www.whatwomenwantweekend.com  for the weekend escape and parties, and download your free pass for The sale at Casa Larga. What Women Want Weekend…Beat Rochester Cabin Fever and join us in a celebration of ROC Women!

Geeks Who Drink is a Denver-based company that hosts Bar Trivia at over 150 pubs and restaurants in 15 states. Our quiz is a collective effort of dozens of quizmasters, writers, fact-checkers, graphic designers and artists.

What’s a pub quiz?

Simply, a quiz game played in a pub. It’s an Anglo-Irish tradition, but our goal is the same: to foster friendly competition, and promote social drinking. A noble cause!

Isn’t that just “trivia night”?

No, and no. Most so-called “trivia nights” consist of either an MP3J reading Trivial Pursuit cards in between bad music, or a bunch of people staring at TVs with buzzers in hand. Our quiz burns through nearly 70 multimedia questions in two exciting hours. The quizmaster gets to know the players, and smack talk flying around in all directions is pretty much par for the course.

Does it cost anything?

With rare exceptions, no. You should buy food and drinks though. Our business model is no big secret: We drive business to our host venues or we get fired. So just ordering water is NOT cool. Plus, fish have sex in that stuff.

Do I need to sign up beforehand or can I just show up and play?

Just show up. Team size is limited to six. Play solo if you’d like, but don’t blame us if you’re lonely.

All right, so what’s in it for me?

Besides a couple hours of free entertainment, the top  teams get bar gift certificates. Plus there are chances to win free pints (or gift-certificate equivalents) for answering five bonus questions throughout the evening. We also have bizarre prizes courtesy of our weekly Bonus Email Question. Finally, your team can revel in the eternal glory of having your photo posted on this here website.

Is the quiz hard?

In general, the quiz starts off easy and progresses in difficulty as the night goes on. Also, the quiz is set up to reward the most versatile teams. Most folks over 35 will be stumped on questions about the Xbox 360, while most folks under 35 know little about the Reagan years. And just about everyone is stumped when we throw in a round on country music.

To get a feel for our questions check out a sample round here.

What’s the quiz format like?

The quiz consists of eight rounds of eight questions each, played by teams of up to six people. Questions are read aloud by the quizmaster and teams write down the answers, turning them in at the end of each round.

Rounds 1,  4 and 6 are themed rounds – anything from “Eight Questions About Sex That Won’t Make You Too Uncomfortable” to “TV Shows Your Parents Watch.” Round 2 is a music round worth double points: name the artist and title for each song clip. Round 3 is a multiple choice round or a speed round. Round 5 is a visual round based on a printed handout. The all-audio Round 7 usually covers movies or TV shows, and is worth the standard eight points. Finally, Round 8 is always 16 points on Random Knowledge.

One round can be jokered, doubling your points for that round only (yes, the 16-point rounds are fair game). The team with the most points after eight rounds is the winner.

SCHEDULE:

TUESDAYS

Jeremiah’s Tavern (Rochester)
1104 Monroe Ave
Starts Jan 10th at 8pm, FREE

WEDNESDAYS

Scotland Yard Pub (Rochester)
187 Saint Paul St
Starts Jan 11th 8pm, FREE

Are you a skier? WNY Ski Club meets several times a week at areas such as Bristol, Holiday Valley, Holimont and Swain.  If you are looking for someone to ski with and try different areas check us out, its free! http://www.meetup.com/WNYSkiClub/

The Scotland Yard Pub is located on Saint Paul Street, downtown Rochester, NY.   The Scotland Yard Pub can best be described as a traditional English Style Pub and Restaurant but with a distinct twist that makes it Rochester’s own.  The exposed brick, unique lighting and the stunning old fashioned bar, make it look like the New York City style neighborhood restaurant and bar.

The food at Scotland Yard Pub is the most unique element of this downtown establishment.  It starts with wood fire gourmet pizzas.

Also, the most fun Karaoke night in Rochester, NY is Friday night with George Schnell.  If you’re a singer, or a “wannabe” singer, you will find our Karaoke night the most fun night in Rochester.  Friday nights from 10pm to 2am, Scotland Yard Pub. 187 Saint Paul St, Rochester, NY.

http://www.scotlandyardpub.com/

Panzari’s Italian Bistro is a casual dining restaurant located in the heart of Corn Hill,  that offers the finest in authentic Italian cuisine. Each dish is made to order and can be designed to fit your wants. Stop in today and enjoy their relaxing atmosphere as you sample exquisite pasta, chicken or seafood dishes. They are open Monday -Friday from 11:30am – 9:30pm and from 4:30 – 10 Saturdays and 4:30- 9:00 on Sundays.  Call today to make your reservation! (585-546-7990).  Located at 321 Exchange Blvd, directly across from Corn Hill Landing

Relaxed atmosphere in the popular East & Alexander neighborhood, stop by for a drink and watch the world go by on our outside patio.  Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-7pm, Karaoke Wednesday’s 9.30pm-1.30am, Skee Ball Tournament TBA, open play every night!

UMI Japanese Steakhouse just opened in Victor, NY right across from the Eastview Mall.  The Restaurant is very high scale inside and has a great bar area.  The sushi menu offers some great featured Sushi rolls, and the service has a few kinks to work out.

Phone: (585) 223-1388
Address: 150 Cobblestone Court Dr, Victor, NY 14564

The Strathallan Rochester Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Rochester, New York’s renowned cultural district and is only minutes from all downtown Rochester.  Nice Happy Hour spot to hit before heading out on the town.

Address: 550 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 461-5010
http://www.strathallan.com

Shea’s is a new restaurant right in the heart of the East End.  It resides in the old home of Social and is one step on food!  They feature Weekly Specials and specialize in a number of dished from Blue Cheese Cream covered Chicken Cordon Blue, a number of Mac and Cheese Varieties and Fish Entrees.  Be sure to check them out, only downfall is they only offer Beer and Wine at this time.

Phone: (585) 325-6595

Address: 330 East Ave, Rochester NY 14604

http://SheasFoodWineTap.com/

If you are hosting a sporting event my Killer Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip is a Must make!  Here is the “Scoop”.  Lets start with a trip to Wegmans, AKA local grocery store to get the following:

• 1 pkg. (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 ounces)
• 1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing or ranch salad dressing
• 1 Package Purdue Pre-cooked/Sliced Chicken Breast
• 1/2 cup any flavor FRANK’S RedHot sauce or Texas Pete’s
• Tortilla Chips and optional Sliced Carrots/Celery Sticks    

Directions:
Heat the oven to 350° F.
Stir the cream cheese in a 9-inch deep dish pie plate with a fork or whisk until it’s smooth.
Stir in the dressing, pepper sauce and blue cheese. Stir in the chicken.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken mixture is hot and bubbling.
Stir before serving and Serve with the vegetables and Tortilla Chips for dipping.

Double the Batch if you are having more than a couch-full over!  Enjoy!