What playwright wrote The Bald Soprano in 1950? (Answer can be found in my Philly Post story this week.)
Month: February 2012
First Ever Quiz at Sidecar Tonight!
We’re starting upstairs at the Sidecar Bar (22nd and Christian St.) tonight at 9:15 p.m. Dollar off all domestic Pale Ales and IPAs. Hope to see ya there. (Same quiz as Thursday, so if you played then you can’t play again.) We begin at the North Star Bar at 7 p.m. $3 Kenzingers and half off hummus and mussels. Hope to see ya tonight!
VOTE: What Was Your Favorite Thing About Quizzo Bowl?
Scores and Pics from Quizzo Bowl VIII
Here they are, the final scores to Quizzo Bowl VIII. As for the photos, you can click here and it will take you to DJ Starr’s terrific photos from Saturday night. DJ has been our photographer for the past 5 years straight. If you want to check out his excellent photos of past Quizzo Bowls, click here.
Wow.
What You Need to Know About Quizzo Bowl Tonight
Quizzo Bowl VIII Promo from Johnny Goodtimes on Vimeo.
A few FAQs about tonight’s event that you should know going in.
Can I still buy tickets?
No, tickets are sold out. However, if you already have a team of 5 or 6 that have paid and want to add 1 or 2 teammates, we might be able to squeeze them in. But there is no room for any more teams.
What time should I get there?
Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30. It’s first come first serve on seats, and some have restricted view, so I would get there early.
Are there any giveaways?
Yes, I have several gift certificates to give away, including ones from Fergie’s, Farmer’s Cabinet, the POPE, City Tap House, the Rendezvous, Sidecar, and the Bards. Raffle tickets are a buck a pop (all proceeds will go towards my Bloody Mary consumption on Sunday). We’ll also be playing a game called “The $25 Beer-a-mid”. That is free to enter. Just put your name in the bucket.
How long will the event last?
Keep in mind, grading 40+ teams papers, double checking them all, and entering scores in the computer takes time. So don’t expect this to be like a normal, 2 hour quiz. Of course, with the Cavatina Calypso band playing, I don’t think you’ll mind. Barring any technical difficulties, I expect it to take about 3-3 1/2 hours to complete. So kick back, relax, and enjoy. It’s Saturday night, and you weren’t able find anything better to do than hang out with a bunch of nerds. You might as well enjoy it.
Is there a dress code?
I am encouraging everyone to wear tropical shirts. I’d wear a jacket too if I were you.
Is there an afterparty?
Damn right. We’re going to celebrate at JG Domestic, just a 10 minute walk (or 2 minute cab ride) from the venue.
What’s the food and drink situation?
You can order dinner at the World Cafe Live. There will be a few light snacks at JG Domestic (read: soft pretzels), but the kitchen will be closed, so don’t plan on eating dinner there. As for drinks, the World Cafe will be running a drink special on Caribbean drinks, and JG Domestic will be giving us happy hour prices at the afterparty (including $3 Abita’s).
Is Johnny Greattimes going to be there?
No I have spoken with security and they are dedicated to keeping Johnny Greattimes out of the building. I don’t think we’ll have to worry about him making a mess of things tonight.
If anybody has any more questions, post below. Look forward to seeing you tonight!
Quick Notes
No chance of me getting photos of winners posted today. They’ll go up Monday. For those of you headed down to Quizzo Bowl tomorrow, I will have everything you need to know posted this evening or tomorrow morning.
G-Ho-Ho My Goodness: JGT Starting at Sidecar on Monday
Yes, folks, the rumors are true. JGT is finally going to start playing home games. Quizzo in my hood starts on Monday, February 20th at 9:15 p.m. I will be hosting quizzo at Sidecar (22nd and Christian). It is one of my favorite bars in the city and I am extremely excited to team up with them on their new 2nd floor on Monday nights. Hope to see ya there!
Quizzo Tonight
We kick it off at Ugly American at 8 p.m., then move to the Bards at 10:15 p.m. All new quiz tonight. And your last chance to buy tickets from me. After that, they will only be available online. Hope to see ya there!
Quizzo Bowl News and Notes
Quizzo Bowl VIII Promo from Johnny Goodtimes on Vimeo.
Be sure to go to the Reckoner and vote for who you think will be crowned quizzo king on February 18th, Johnny Goodtimes or Johnny Greattimes.
And if you haven’t watched the Goodtimes vs. Greattimes video already, do yourself a favor and watch it now. It’s pretty epic, and it’s only 4 minutes.
Here’s the writeup about the Quizzo Bowl on Geekadelphia.
Here’s some photos from the past 4 Quizzo Bowls. I’ve also started posting some old Quizzo Bowl questions up on the JGT quizzo facebook page.
Yes, I will have tickets on me tonight. They are going fast. Do not plan on getting your tix at the door on Saturday. It will be sold out by then.
DRESS CODE: Keep in mind, I am encouraging people to wear tropical outfits to the Quizzo Bowl. It’s gonna supposed to be a nice day out too.

