2010 Hair O' The Dog - Saturday, Jan. 16 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel

What a bash this will be!
Those who have been to Hair O' The Dog before, you know firsthand that The Dog throws one heck of a party!

If you haven't yet attended, surely you've heard the legend of The Dog around town.

This year promises to be another exciting event…

The Location:
Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Come January 16, 2010, The Dog is pleased to be venturing out and taking his party to one of Philadelphia's most storied venues, The Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

Over the years, Hair O' The Dog has been held at some of the best venues the Philadelphia area has to offer, including the National Constitution Center, Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing, Franklin Institute, Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, the Philadelphia Cruise Terminal, the Ritz Carlton, and Circa.

Discounted $139 rooms are available at the Loews AND $20 of that price will be donated to our charity.

HOD10 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

The Loews Philadelphia Hotel, also known as the Philadelphia Saving Fund Society Building or PSFS Building, is a skyscraper in Center City, Philadelphia. A National Historic Landmark, the Loews Philadelphia was the first International style skyscraper built in the United States. The building was built for the Philadelphia Saving Fund Society in 1932 and was designed by architects William Lescaze and George Howe. The skyscraper's design was a departure from traditional bank and Philadelphia architecture, lacking features such as domes and ornamentation. Combining Lescaze's experience with European modernism, Howe's Beaux-Arts background and Philadelphia Saving Society President James M. Wilcox's desire for a forward thinking, tall building the skyscraper incorporated the main characteristics of International style architecture. Conversion of the building into a hotel began in 1998 and the Loews opened in 2000, quickly becoming on the region's most spectacular hotels and destinations.

Address:
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone:
215.627.1200

Website:
Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Parking:
Convenient parking for cars and overnight guests is available at the hotel property.

The Entertainment:
Don't Call Me Francis
With over 18 years experience in the industry, The Don't Call Me Francis Band is one of the most requested bands in the Philadelphia Tri-state area and beyond. For 12 Consecutive years, DCMF was voted the Best Band in South Jersey and the Delaware Valley, by the Courier Post's Readers Choice Awards. Named after the famous line from the Bill Murray comedy “Stripes” -DCMF continues to boast a lineup of musicians whose credits include performances with acts like Tower of Power, Blood Sweat and Tears, Paula Abdul, K.C and the Sunshine Band, Gloria Estefan, The Stylisitcs, The Delphonics, Jay Z, Jill Scott, Alecia Keys, Prince, Tony Orlando, Chuck Mangione and the list continues.

LeCompt
LeCompt is a high energy No Frills Rock band that can hit you hard when you need it. They can also lean back & play some of the songs you grew up with. This band is one of the few in the area that can please just about any audience. LeCompt list their influences as The Beatles, The Who, Led Zepplin, Early Elton John, Rod Stewart, Rolling Stones, Badfinger, America, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, and Al Green.

The Charity:
The designated charity for 2010 is Adopt-A-Pig.

Adopt-A-Pig is a program designed to help children and their families cope as they face their greatest challenge, fighting cancer. Proceeds benefit a variety of support services for patients and their families. Pediatric cancer patients and survivors paint and decorate piggy banks, which sponsors adopt and begin collecting donations. When each bank is full, the change inside is counted and a check is sent to Adopt-A-Pig.

Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear? What exactly does "dressed to the nines mean?"
Look nice. Look sharp. Dress to impress. That means no shorts, no jeans and no t-shirts. Although you can expect to see a good deal of the female attendees in cocktail dresses, you can also count on seeing pant suits, full length dresses, and some fun funky tops/slacks combos. For the guys, tuxes will be out in force, but if you don't have a tuxedo, don't fret, it's not required. Many of The Dog's best friends have shown up in suits over the years. Of course, if you want to get a tux, we've arranged a special deal for all attendees at Blacktie Formal Wear in Center City and Domenico Formal Wear in the Northeast. Mention Hair O' the Dog to receive a special discount off any tux rental or purchase.

Do I have to wear a tux?
Um, once again, no. See above question...or take advantage of the discount The Dog has arranged for you at Blacktie Formal Wear in Center City and Domenico Formal Wear in the Northeast. So now you can stop worrying about this question.

Do I have to wear clothes at all?
Dogs live by different rules and therefore do not require clothing. The Dog's human guests are a different story though...Clothing is mandatory...although on occasion we might allow an exception to the rule...

Have you lined up any extra special promotions for Hair O' the Dog attendees?
Do you really think we wouldn't be hooking you up with some rockin' deals in conjunction with the event? Of course we took care of you...

Black Tie Formal Attire
Complete tux rental for only $75!!! at www.BlackTiePhilly.com. Mention "Hair O' The Dog" when you call for your discount. They will even DELIVER to your hotel!
Domenico Formal Wear
For our friends in Northeast Philly, this is the spot for men's and women's formal wear. Just mention "Hair O' The Dog" to save 20%! www.domenicotuxedos.net.
Lakshmi Hair Salon
Get Glamorous! Let Lakshmi Hair Studio create your red carpet look. Receive 20% off a make-up application with any hair service the day of the event. Just mention "Hair O' the Dog" and visit our website at www.lakshmihairstudio.com.
Sun Myst Tanning Studio Philadelphia
Mention "Hair O' the Dog" to receive one free traditional tanning session plus 50% off a wide variety of other services including spray tanning and teeth whitening. Call 215-545-5010 to make an appointment today or visit www.mysunmyst.com.
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Need a hotel room?? The Dog always says to drink responsibly, so get a room! Discounted $139 rooms are available at the Loews AND $20 of that price will be donated to our charity. Call 215-627-1200 for reservations before they are sold out!
King Limousine
Call King Limousine for a ride in style. Mention Hair O' the Dog and receive a 20% discount on any limo or transporation service booked for the 2010 Hair O' the Dog.

Why should I buy tickets early?
Well, for one reason, last year's VIP tickets sold out weeks before the event itself and very few General Admission tickets were left the night of the event. And although the Loews Philadelphia Hotel can hold a lot of dog lovers it can not hold as many people as some of our pe previous venuse. We can almost guarantee that tickets will sell out.

If I'm driving, where should I park my car?
Parking is available on site at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. Of course, other lots are available on Market Street and around the neighborhood as well, but this lot is definitely the most convenient since the event is in the same building! The Dog also wants to take this moment to say to anyone planning on coming by car: pick a designated driver or stay the night at the Loews — but don't drink and drive!

If I want to stay over, where should I stay?
While The Dog is the ultimate host, unfortunately, his super-sized doghouse is absolutely not large enough for everyone. Fortunately, The Dog is pleased to offer some very swanky digs at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. This also makes it VERY VERY convenient since the party is hapenning at the same location! Call 215.627.1200 for reservations. Limited availability, so make your reservations early!

I don't want to have to worry about driving or parking...any suggestions?
The Dog is a firm advocate of leaving the driving to someone else for a party of this magnitude. Call King Limousine for a ride in style. Mention Hair O' the Dog and receive a 20% discount on any limo or transporation service booked for the 2010 Hair O' the Dog from King Limo.

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