BOYCOTT WATER HOTNESS GUIDELINES

Hello- and thank you for buying your tickets to BOYCOTT WATER! I love you A LOT. Please feel free to invite more friends. We still have some tickets available and we would love to have as many people boycotting water as possible.

And don't forget to thank yourself for buying the most self indulgent gift (with a side of it's for Africa) ever.

So I wanted to send along a little list pertaining to our event. Seriously would it be a New Year's party without my heinous lists?? The planning team brings you:

THE BOYCOTT WATER NYE HOTNESS GUIDELINES.

You won't go home alone if you play by our rules.

1. WHAT TO WEAR?
Generally Nik likes to go out looking like a gansta flossin' his "top button only" look; and since I have an adolescent need to be accepted I am usually at his side in full boo mode rocking a single lock of gelled hair in front of my face. But Nik told me he's going to clean up his act and get all classy for the main event- so I am going vintage dress shopping today. The Nik's are going Don Draper classy.

2. CASH IN ON SOME SINGLES
I know we are asking you for like a trillion dollars already but I heard that we have this fabulous bartender, SHANDELL, and she is going to be working hard for us. So let's try to remember to tip our lady friend for the cool bevs. Plus who knows where the night will take us...you might need the single bills for something else...

3. EXTENDED BAR HOURS
I think the title is pretty self explanatory, but yes the place is ours until 2:30am. The Nomad is doing us a huge favor and clearing the downstairs, Palmer's and Triple Rock before we leave so that it will be lots easier to gets us some cibby-cabbies home. (Did I just type that?) And it will give you more chances to make-out with your New Year's kiss.

4. GIANT HELP SIGNS
We want to make sure everyone gets home safely. SO- we are making up some awesome signs for the party with cab company phone numbers that have been alerted to our event. As well as lots of helpful hints for creating a successful evening and possible secret after party event locations.

5. FREE LAP DANCES
Special VIP guest and Karaoke MC Dave Searl is rumored to give out free lap dances when he is in the mood. So to all who are interested be sure to seek him out!

6. TOP 5 GIFT GIVEAWAY
We have a small token of our appreciation to give our first five ticket buyers that will be given away early in the evening. It could be YOU!

7. PROM PICTURES
Yes you will be able to get your very own prom style shot taken! The photos will be posted here and available to you after the event!

I think that wraps it up. Let us know if you've got anymore questions before the big day! Doors are at 9:30! See you there!

Unveiling the Venue!

Bathtub where our professional photo area will be. Bathtub will be included in photos.
Band will be in the back left corner. Our DJ will be to the right.
The bar and all the high tops will be in place!

Get excited!!!! And get ready to dance! Only one week to party time!!!

Why Water?

Remember this is what we are about:

Hello and welcome to the BOYCOTT WATER homepage.

Since 2007 a tight knit group of childhood friends have been throwing an annual New Year's event. It started with 12 close friends, a limo, and lots of champagne. Since the launch we have had masquerade themed madness and circumnavigated Minneapolis in a pink party bus.

Naturally planning begins the afternoon of New Year's day after the previous nights headache has subsided. Last year, myself and the planning team decided it might be time for us to start giving back.

But what was right? What was the most important? What is most immediate? Where can we have the most impact? Is world peace possible?

After spending three weeks in Africa last fall it became obvious to myself, and fellow planner, Emilie Hitch, that potable drinking water is in fact a huge privilege of the developed world. There were lines that would wrap around entire villages in Burkina Faso and Mali where mother's and their children would wait for hours in line at a single water pump. Upon returning to the US I learned that in Africa alone people spend 40 billion hours a year walking to locations where they can retrieve clean drinking water. 40 BILLION HOURS? WTF?

This is a situation.

So, this year for New Years we are giving back. Did you know that through www.charitywater.org $20.00 will provide 20 years worth of clean water for one person who doesn't have it...

Holy buckets! (pun intended)

So please join us December 31st 2010 for an open bar event with live music at The Nomad. As we boycott our own water, and imbibe in all that the Nomad has to offer, we will be giving 100% of the profits raised at the event directly to Charity Water. It only seemed appropriate for a holiday that revolves around consuming so much liquid to give back to liquid. Pretty fluid idea right?

Please continue to follow the blog for info, and we will be sure to send you all updates as things continue to unfold. If we don't have your email address or the addresses of your friends who you think may be interested in spending the holiday with us please send it to us here and we will be sure to add them.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Nicole Cosgrove

Me, Harlod and Kumar Say Thanks.

I am sure that all of you know about our donor by now- since as a HYPER-COMMUNICATIVE planning team we are up in your email box like the paparazzi on Jen Aniston, BUT never the less I wanted to take this moment to express my gratitude. (And for the love of God leave Jen alone...I love you JEN.)

So here I am sitting in the middle of the 59th Street Bridge between Queens and Manhattan. It's approximately -1 with the windchill. I am working on latest incarnation of Harold & Kumar get high and try to drive somewhere simple, get lost, get high some more, and end up in New York City. Sometimes I can't believe I got an ART degree. Did I mention it was 1:00 in the morning? I am holding a freaking target the size of my torso that apparently doubles as a sail in windy conditions, trying to count to 1000 to keep my mind off the fact that I might freeze to death or blow away to my death in the next 10-26 seconds. When my little phone vibrates in my pocket and it's an email from Emilie stating that we had an anonymous donation to cover all credit card fees for our tiny little charity party.

The world is suddenly looking up. I stopped counting to 1000, and started thinking how a little thing like this makes a big difference. Now everyone can have their daily latte and come to Boycott Water! Now maybe more people can come to the party which will be more fun and help more thirsty people. Now maybe we can drop the ticket prices in conjunction with the support! Now maybe I can quit internet dating!

WHOA! Now let's not get too out of hand- but really we(the planning team) have made all of the above possible thanks to: CLANDESTINE PERSON. You are our very own Secret Santa. We have started to forge ahead with a few adjustments minus the quitting of internet dating. There is nothing quite like sifting through the never ending pile of fat guys, or IT guys, or guys with their shirts off, or a combination of all of the above (yes there are lots of the fat IT guys with their shirts off) during the holidays. They message me often. And to think that internet dating is just another representation of the general public.

I will sleep well tonight as I have been reminded that life is not about finding the right internet Guido for me, but that life is about giving back. It is about being there for Harold & Kumar, even though you think it might kill you. Even though you went to art school and the stoner in your film class made it big before you because he knows how to make movies about POT. It is about paying it forward. And working hard no matter what. And giving to something, or working for something when you know it will never give back.

So thank you. From me. And I am sure from many others. It's easy. It's kind. And you really didn't have to, but you did anyway.

I will pour one out for you on NYE.

To our clandestine donor. You rock. From me, Harlold & Kumar. You got me through the night.

Keep Your Head Above Water.

We found the charity, we rented the space, we booked the band, and now we must swim.

The planning team has done all they can, and now it is time for YOU to CONTRIBUTE.

Help us swim and buy your tickets!

VIP tickets will go on sale Monday December 13th. VIP's you will be receiving an email with all TOP SECRET VIP TICKETING INFO. Please do not disclose any of the contents of the email and do not hesitate to purchase! Your VIP tickets will only be available for 48 hours. If you are on the VIP list and fail to purchase your tickets in the first 48 hours I am apologizing in advance for your loss. All VIP ticket sales will be closely monitored.

To our friends in General Admission. Your tickets will go one sale Wednesday December 15th.
The cost of all G.A. tickets is $65.00. Now let me break that down for you:


Translation: Each General Admission ticket you buy- gives 20 years of clean water to one person. Yes, you read that correctly one night of partying = twenty years of better health for our friends in developing nations.

As of now there are only 36 G.A. tickets available. If you would like first crack at these tickets it would be wise to join our mailing list. Please email your first and last name to teamNYE@gmail.com. Please note that we may release more G.A. tickets after the VIP sale ends on Wednesday morning.

Now for the bad news...

I would like to start off by stating: TICKETMASTER IS WORSE.

In order to keep track of the lists and finances and multiple ticket tiers we contracted a ticket broker to help us with this event. They are a great LOCAL company called Tempo Tickets and due to the charitable nature of our event they have sliced their credit card fees down to almost nothing. I just want everyone to know that we did our best and to expect a $4.00 credit card fee with your purchase.

Thanks so much and please feel free to contact us with any further questions. Okay let's go swimming!

Announcing THE BAND.

Hey Folks!

It's official as of last night at 11:23pm EST we booked our New Year's Eve band. Announcing only the finest of blue grass groups the Mid-west has to offer, and frequenters of The 331 Club. They are coming to the Nomad with a six piece set-up The Roe Family Singers.

A little nugget about the band:
The Roe Family Singers started as husband and wife duo Quillan and Kim Roe, in the Spring of 2004. Mrs. Roe had repeatedly asked Mr. Roe to start a band with her, since he was already a musician with Minneapolis natives Accident Clearinghouse. Finally, when Accident Clearinghouse wasn't available for a Johnny Cash tribute shortly after Cash's death, Mr. Roe called Mrs. Roe's bluff, and the Roe Family Singers was formed.

About a year later the Roes performed at a Neil Young Tribute in the newly revamped 331 Club in Nordeast Minneapolis, where they were introduced to owner Jarret Oulman. They liked the club so much that they approached Oulman about taking on a weekly gig at the fledgling club. Oulman consented, and the Roes began performing every Monday evening, a tradition they still carry on to this day.

The Roe's soon instituted an open-stage policy, where they invited their friends to sit in with them to perform their favorite songs. In this way, Adam Wirtzfeld (Captain Yonder) soon joined them, playing the musical saw.

Since Wirtzfeld's induction, the band has expanded to eight members, including Dan Gaarder (Trailer Trash), Kurt Froehlich (Work of Saws, Electric Arc Radio Orchestra)), Rich Rue (Nikki and the Ruemates), Jon Olson (Bill Patten Trio, Caveman, House of Mercy Band), and Ric Lee. Former members include Tim Behary (Mud City Manglers) and Rob Davis, both of whom played the jug. Guests have included Mike Brady (Accident Clearinghouse, Pogue Brady Trio), Bill Quinn (TC Playboys, Jennifer Markey), Jim Parker, Ryan Young (Pert Near Sandstone, Trampled by Turtles), Dan Newton (Cafe Accordion Orchestra), Phil Nusbaum (Bluegrass Satruday Morning), and Jennifer Markey.

In truth, I am most excited because they are bringing a Saw player. When I was little Mr. Rogers had a Saw player on his show and ever since I can't get the episode out of my head. Who the hell came up with the idea to play a SAW??? (I think it is a sacrilege to use "hell" and "Mr. Rogers" in adjacent sentences...crap!)

The Saw, it's weird right? I mean the cool kinda weird. In conclusion I am very glad that I will finally be able to put my Mr. Rogers Saw episode flashbacks to rest. Amen.

In other event news VIP tickets will be going on sale soon. Followed by the sale of all General Admission tickets later next week. We will be contacting everyone with pricing details, and a link to our ticket vendor shortly.

In the mean time feel free to check out The Roe Family Singers here.

And remember: "There is no better cure for a hangover than knowing you partied for a cause."

- Hilary Lund

Social Networking Captain/Event Photographer

V.I.P. Ticket Sales Coming Soon!

Hello, from the front lines of the New Year's Eve 2010-2011 planning team.

For the last week we have been chatting up the Minneapolis music scene and we are in the final stages of booking our live band. Hint: Azul Grass.

I am sure you are all wondering how much the event is going to cost. We are number crunching like crazy and I am looking to have a firm answer for everyone by week end. What I do want to let you know is all the bang you are going to be getting for your buck!

OPEN BAR BEVS

Hard stuff:
Jameson Whiskey
Stoli Vodka
Bacardi Rum
Tanqueray Gin

Softer Stuff:
PBR
Bell's Two Hearted
Left Hand Milk Stout

At midnight:
CHAMPAGNE TOAST!

**other beverages will be available, but will not be included in the open bar.

THE ENTERTAINMENT
We will open the night with a list of great tunes DJ'd by your party planners.
Followed by live music from TBA azul grass band.
And once we have our beer goggles on we will be singing the night away with our very own karaoke sing along.

And the best news of all I have saved for last! If you attended the party bus last year you are among a select group of V.I.P.'s. What do you get for that? DISCOUNT TICKETS! Yes, you will have 48 hours to purchase your (limit 2) discount tickets for the Boycott Water event.


Please keep in mind that there are a very limited number of tickets available for the event in general. SO, when the list is full, the list is full and there ain't nothin' I can about it. But I would love to see everyone who was there last year!

Watch your email for your V.I.P. discount ticket link. If you aren't a V.I.P. with us don't worry- we will have full price tickets available to you shortly. Or get one of your V.I.P. friends to buy you a tic.

And remember $20 buys 20 years worth of clean water for one person. Think of the impact that YOU ALONE can have...

If you have any further questions, or to add yourself to our email list, please contact us at: TeamNYE@gmail.com

Thanks peeps- we will be in touch.