Quizzo Bowl I and a swanky picture of Johnny makes the A-List in Philadelphia Weekly.

Classic Philadelphia jazz band Nate Wiley and the Crowd Pleasers have been added as performers at Quizzo Bowl I. Probably most widely known for their performances at Bob & Barbara’s, Nate Wiley and the Crowd Pleasers have been doing that pleasing for decades. Check out more on Nate in this City Paper article.

Here’s a few questions a lot of people have about Quizzo Bowl. If you have any other questions, feel free to email me. You can order tickets here.

1. Will it only be questions about the Superbowl?
Absolutely not. This will be just like a regular quizzo, running the gamut from entertainment to history to science, with perhaps a few Super Bowl questions.

2. What’s the team size limit?
Eight players on a team is the limit. No exceptions.

3. What are you going to do about cheating?
It will probably be a “Big Brother” type thing, where if you see another team cheating, report it to me and I’ll have a word with the team in question. If it happens twice, that team is eliminated. I’ll also have “spies” in the crowd.

4. Can I get my tickets at the door?
Yes, but they do cost $12 at the door, $10 beforehand.

5. What’s the best way for us to order tickets?
I would suggest one player on the team order for everyone online, that way you are assured of everyone having the same table. Then have everyone pay them back.

6. How many questions are there going to be?
To be honest, I have yet to decide whether there will be 40 or 50 questions. There will be no more than 50.

7. Did you say bellydancers?
Yes. The Halftime show will include bellydancers. I’ll give you more info as soon as I have officially signed the one I want.

8. Does this place have a bar?
Yes, this is a bar. In fact, if you plan on not drinking and not eating any food, I encourage you not to attend. I mean, I have no problem with people not wanting to drink booze, but if you don’t I do ask you to grab a bite to eat at least. Here’s why: I have been hired by this bar to bring people in, obviously in the hopes of creating revenue. I would really like to host more shows at this venue in the future. If everybody comes after they already ate and drinks water, I won’t be asked back. It’s that simple.

9. Is it $300 for the winner or $500 for the winner?
It’s $300 cash for the winner, $125 cash for 2nd, $50 gift certificate for 3rd, and $25 gift certificate for fourth, making up a total purse of $500.

10. Can I just watch and not play?
No. Why would you? It’s still going to be fun, whether or not you have a chance of finishing first. Plus, it’s been my experience that people who are not playing are a lot more likely to shout out answers.

11. What time does it start?
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The festivities will probably begin around 6:30 p.m., with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m.

12. Is it gonna be fun, even if my team has no real shot of winning?
Have you ever been to an event that included belly dancers that wasn’t fun? Yes, we’ll have raffles and things like that too, so you don’t have to win the quizzo to walk out with something kool.

Tickets to Quizzo Bowl I are now on sale!!! Tix are only $10 (it says $7, but there is also a $3 ticketing fee)in advance, $12 at the door. You also get your choice of seating by ordering on the website. Also, in answer to a question I’ve been getting a lot, maximum team size is eight players, no exceptions. Finally, if you have four or fewer, please grab a four top or share an eight that another fourtop has already grabbed. It will just help us keep organized on the night of the event. Thanks.

Here’s where Quizzo Bowl I, the most prestigious event in the long, storied history of quizzo, currently stands: It will be held Sunday, January 30th at the World Cafe Live, located on 3025 Walnut Street. The doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, and there is a purse of $500. There will also be giveaways throughout the night, and live music! It’s going to be, in the words of one of my college roommates, “totally killer, dude”! By the way, there will be no NFL playoff games on that day.
Buy tickets online and save $2.