SCENE/EAT: LSU Crawfish Boil in NYC - May 30

(photo: Nola Cuisine - click it for a DIY crawfish boil recipe)

It's that time of year y'all! That's right Crawfish in NYC brought to you by the LSUNY Metro Alumni. 2000 pounds of crawfish, 16 kegs of assorted Abita beers, and jambalaya. "Be sure to tell your friends and come and join us!"

When: Saturday May 30th - 1-4pm

Where: Pier 66 Maritime - Lightship Frying Pan

------> 26th Street and the Hudson River

What: 2000lbs of Crawfish with the fixins

-----> Jambalaya and 16 Kegs of Abita!

-----> Wine, Soda, Water included

-----> Cash Bar Available

Price: $60 prepay - $80 at the door
-------> Visit lsunymetro.com for tickets

Subway: 23rd St. C, E

Bus: M23 to 12th Ave.

There is no vehicle access to or taxi drop off in Hudson River Park

Live Music:

Maya

J-4-Jennifer

SCENE: Celebrate Mardis Gras in NYC with SEC & LSU Alum (2/14)

Photo credit: Paul Mannix

NYC Southeastern Conference/Louisiana State University Chapter Mardi Gras throwdown!

Saturday, February 14, 2009 from 10 PM to 1 AM EST @ Legends on 33rd St.

Hey y'all. It’s Carnival Time in the Big Apple, time to get together, eat, drink and be merry. The smells of King Cakes and Hurricanes are already running through our heads. Dress up in a costume and come act a fool. Bring your biggest and best beads to celebrate the Holiday with us.Everyone is invited so bring your friends and let everyone know its Mardi Gras Time!This celebration has nothing to do on Valentines Day? Come celebrate Mardi Gras with us! Have plans for Valentines Day? Come celebrate Mardi Gras after you have your nice romantic dinner!

Cost:$35.00 prepay/$40.00 at the door. Get your tickets here.
There is no physical ticket to print out. There will be a list at the door.
Includes: All you can drink Hurricanes and Domestic Drafts; Live band and all of your Mardi Gras favorites.

SPORT: SEC IN THE CITY: Football Game Watching Parties

Because No Dawg/Gator/Tiger Should Bark/Chomp/Roar Alone!

ALABAMA Crimson Tide @ the new Brother Jimmy's location in Murray Hill at the corner of Lexington Avenue & 31st Street.

ARKANSAS Razorbacks @ The Mad Hatter Saloon 360 Third Avenue at 26th Street.

AUBURN Tigers @ Meet at Bar 515 515 3rd Ave, between 34th & 35th

FLORIDA Gators @ The Gin Mill 442 Amsterdam Avenue at 81st St. AND Sidebar 120 East 15th Street at the corner of Irving Place AND Town Tavern 134 West Third Street.

GEORGIA Bulldogs @ Firefly Bar 54 Spring Street (Between Lafayette and Mulberry Streets)

KENTUCKY Wildcats @ Mercury Bar at 33rd and 3rd

LSU Tigers @ Legends 6 West 33rd Street, bet. 5th & 6th Ave (212)967-7792

OLE MISS Rebels @ XII Bar 206 East 34th Street (@ 3rd Ave)

MISSISSIPPI STATE Bulldogs @ Mercury Bar 493 3rd Avenue

SOUTH CAROLINA Gamecocks @ Copper Door Tavern 272 3rd Avenue (between 21st and 22nd Streets)

TENNESSEE Volunteers @ The Wharf Bar 587 Third Avenue

VANDERBILT Commodores @ Village Pourhouse 64 3rd Ave (at 11th St) AND Southern Hospitality 1460 2nd Ave (at 76th St) - please check the Vanderbilt Alumni website to see which bar each game will be playing at!