Tuesday, December 27, 2011
The Bee Begins Anew on January 2nd, 2012
Monday, Jan 2
The Williamsburg Spelling Bee
Pete's Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St., Brooklyn
(Lorimer St. between Frost and Richardson / L or G train to Lorimer)
7:30pm
Free
From "broccoli" to "triskaidekaphobia," come test out your spelling in a bar backroom filled with smart people and beer. Free, open to all (21+). Signup begins at 7pm -- first 18 people get to play. Three-strikes-you're-out policy means more participation for everyone. Hosted by founder bobbyblue and comedian Jen Dziura. Winners get nerdy prizes and qualify for the annual Finals.
Pete's: 718-302-3770
www.williamsburgspellingbee.com
www.petescandystore.com
Spread the Word: We need prize sponsors! Previous sponsors have included the OED, Bananagrams, Neighborhoodies, Gotham Girls Roller Derby, and numerous Broadway and off-Broadway shows. We love nerdy stuff, but we also love gift certificates for fancy dinners; nerds gotta eat, too!
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Had a blast at my first bee and divulged way too much personal information about what I would put in my mouth for 20$. If you were there you would no the answer to that. I thought you guys did a great job with the format and the presentation. Kudos! I will definitely "bee" back.
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