Celebrate the Oscars like a star

Celebrate the Academy Awards at Marsha Brown with an elegant evening in their picturesque choir loft watching the Oscars live from Hollywood!

On Sunday, February 27, 2011 Marsha Brown will host a black tie evening with the Academy Awards! Looking for a reason to break out that special gown? Do you look devilishly handsome in a tuxedo? Want to dine in elegance amongst the stars?

The party will start with Red Carpet coverage and continue until the credits roll.  Watch your favorite Hollywood stars on the big screen while dining like luminaries (as if you really needed an excuse to order champagne and oysters!).

The full Marsha Brown dinner menu will be available as well as scrumptious specials and Hollywood inspired wines.  Our Hollywood themed evening will include contests, prizes and an Oscar pool.

Reservations begin at 5:00 pm and continue until 9:00 pm.  Seating is flexible so that you may choose which part of the Awards show you want to watch.  Of course, feel free to stay tuned in for the entire evening.

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Hop-A-Lot-Amus on over to Isaac Newton’s

Issac Newton’s in Newtown, PA has been a staple in Pennsylvania’s craft beer scene for over 20 years.  With their extensive draft and bottle selection, Issac’s is Mecca for any beer geek.  And with names from breweries such as Dogfish Head, Victory, and Weyerbacher, they’ll have a beer for any palate.

But this Thursday a new name will show up on Issac’s beer list.  Although not a newcomer to the local craft beer scene, River Horse Brewing Company from Lambertville, NJ will be hosting their first River Horse Night at Issac’s.  From 7PM-9PM come on out to enjoy River Horse’s offering as well as meet the folks behind the scenes who are responsible for brewing NJ’s finest craft beer. (more…)

Come Celebrate & Win Big Tonight with BH!

It’s here! Tonight is the big Halloween Bash at the NAC, with Bucks Happening.  If you’re 21 or older, join us tonight from 9pm-1am for open bar, live music and a DJ, and big prizes!  Right now, they’re going all out to transform the gym into a Halloween haven for the big celebration tonight.

We’ll be judging the costume contest for 5 categories:

1) Best Overall
2) Best Group/Couple
3) Funniest
4) Scariest
5) Most Creative

Prizes will include amazing gifts from Isaac Newton’s, Face and Body Spa, Fingertips & Tootsies, Shirley & Co., and of course, the Newtown Athletic Club. Free trainer anyone? Plus, we’ll be featuring the winners on Bucks Happening next week! See you there. (more…)

Bucks Happening this Week

We are CHOCK FULL this week ladies and gentlemen! Check out our calendar & fall guide for a full listing, but here’s the highlights:

Thursday October 7th

Celebrate the Arts in Bucks: The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County, in conjunction with the Freight House,  is inviting the creative and performing arts community to join us for this special event. Insight into the “State of the Arts” in Bucks County, the economic importance of the arts on our local economy, and keynote speaker Tom Kaiden, President of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.  In addition to this brief presentation, complimentary hors d’ouevres will be served and a cash bar will be available. Although admission is free, advance registration is required here. (more…)

The Sweet Sounds of Christy Jefferson

Doylestown native Christy Jefferson is bringing her most recent album, Agree to Disagree, to Peddler’s Village.  On September 8^th, Jefferson will be performing live at the 2^nd Buckshappening.com happy hour at Sweet Lorraine’s (Free food! Please make sure to register in advance).  This event was already going to be a blast, but with the addition of Jefferson, boredom doesn’t stand a chance.

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Celebrating German Culture at Biergarten Evening

This past Friday, August 27^th, the Fonthill Museum held their annual Biergarten Evening.  In previous years, the event did not focus on any specific beer or style, but offered an extensive array of choices.  This year, however, Fonthill looked to Philadelphia Brewing Company and David April to extend his knowledge of German beers to the sold out crowd.  The main styles of German beer, the history of German brewing, the German process, and typical ingredients were all up for discussion at this tasting. (more…)

Bucks Happening this Week

Parx Casino: A Sure Bet for Entertainment

Conveniently located off of Street Road in Bensalem, Parx Casino offers all of the upscale amenities of the high rise casinos right in your back yard 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You get the instant gratification of feeling like you are in Atlantic City or Vegas immediately once you walk through the door.  The bright lights and sounds are just half the experience. Recently Parx Casino opened 57 live tables including 3 card poker, roulette, craps and midibaccarat, making itself even bigger on the map. (more…)

Breakfast is Always Sunny-Side Up at Fred’s

A few simple rules make up the recipe for the perfect breakfast spot, Fred’s Breakfast in New Hope, PA.  The only problem is, there is a waiting list to get in. Instead of setting up like an average diner, Fred’s offers a $10 per year membership, which includes an exclusive key to the restaurant, unlimited daily coffee, and access to fresh breakfast on the river 7 days a week from 6 until 11 am.

With a few quirky rules like:

#2. If my wife should happen to mention that she thinks you are cute, I will shut your key off.

AND

#4. Fred Williamson has been my friend forever, so you have to put up with him. It’s not that difficult after you get used to it.

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Spend A Night with M.O.M.S. (without the Nagging)

Maxwell's on Main Street

Last week, I stopped in at Maxwells on Main Street, aka M.O.M.S., in Doylestown to meet up with a group of friends for drinks & dinner.  Maxwell’s is conveniently located on Main Street in the center of town so it’s a perfect destination for meeting up if anyone is unfamiliar with the area.

Stopping in around 6pm on a Thursday, the happy hour crowd was beginning to arrive.  The bar seats were full, but in no way did the environment feel over-crowded or too loud.  I was surprised to see how expansive the establishment is, featuring a bar area with a extended room for seating, a quieter dining area on the opposite wall of the bar, outdoor seating, & an upstairs room, which they appear to use for events.  We decided to sit in the bar area and enjoy a round of drinks. (more…)