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PCC's hybrid cigar and soccer event at McFadden's generated some great media buzz in the Philadelphia area.  All-things-guys'-lifestyle newsletter and website, Thrillist, featured our event as part of their weekly "The List" column.  Take a look at the write up HERE.  If you like good restaurants, cool clothes and interesting events, sign up for Thrillist Philadelphia right away.


CBS3 reporter, Nicole Brewer, selected PCC as one of the featured weekend events around the city.  In her "What's Brewing" segment on-air and her online blog, Nicole, highlighted our unique game-watching party.  Check out the clip at cbs3.com/brewer.

Philadelphia Magazine's "Weekender" also included PCC as a featured event for the opening weekend of the World Cup.  Take a look at the writeup on their website HERE.

U-S-A!!!  U-S-A!!!  Okay, so they played to a draw, but you can't help us for being excited.  The underdog Yanks turned in an adequate performance and all attendees at the World Cup Cigar Party enjoyed the game in style.

Even if the USA and England did not bring their "A" games, the guys from CAO and Holt's stepped it up for our attendees.  Everyone went home with some great CAO "merch" and many took advantage of the great cigar deals from Holt's.  Thanks to both partners for all their support!

           

We also want to give another thank you to all those who attended.  The crowd was mostly new faces, whom we hope to see again at future events.  We appreciate you supporting PCC and cheering on the USA!

Visit our GALLERY section to view the photo evidence.

A healthy mix of Philly Cigar Club regulars and newcomers were treated to an impromptu visit from Rocky Patel at the April 14 happy Hour.  All guests had enjoyed one of Rocky's finest selections, the Decade Torpedo, during the evening.

Rocky addressed the group and encouraged everyone to educate themselves about pending cigar taxes and smoking ban legislation.  He stressed that the "art" of cigar making was in jeopardy if exorbitantly high taxes were allowed to pass.

Both Rocky and Philly Cigar Club suggest that cigar smokers do their part by joining Cigar Rights of America. The organization is dedicated to educating politicians about the craftsmanship required to make cigars and to separate them from cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and other mass-produced products.

Thanks to Rocky and all who attended for making this a great evening!

The founders of Philly Cigar Club will be sorry to see 2009 come to an end.  The club launched in May and we have had a blast building it ever since.  We thank everyone who joined us for our four "official" events and we hope you had as much fun as we did.

As good as 2009 was, 2010 is certain to be even better.  We have big plans for future events and we expect the buzz that has been generated to continue.  For those people who did not make it out for an event this year, make it one of your resolutions to join us in the new year.

We wish everyone very happy and safe holidays and thank you again for your support.  If you are trying to find any last minute gifts for cigar-loving friends, we'll leave you with a list of our favorite cigars from 2009:

Adam: CAO La Traviata
Brian: Rocky Patel Ocean Club
Chris: San Cristobal Papagayo
Justin: Ashton Aged Maduro #10
Owen: Liga Privada #9

For more details or to sign up for the cigar night, please visit our EVENTS section.

In its most recent issue, Philadelphia Magazine mentions Philly Cigar Club in the feature, "Lake Placid, Learn to Savor a Good Cigar."  Pick up an issue and thumb to page 92, or check out the article here.  Thanks to Jesse Southerland for the ink.

Philly Cigar Club will host its next cigar night on Thursday, October 1 at Continental Midtown.  Continental's popular rooftop bar and patio will be our home for the evening as we take advantage of the final days of warm weather.  The event will begin at 6:00 pm,  but will surely continue well into the night.

More details on featured cigars and cocktails to follow.  Mark down the date!

Philly Cigar Club hosted an enjoyable evening at one of Philadelphia’s finest restaurants on Thursday, July 16.  More than 30 people turned out to enjoy our featured cigars, La Gloria Cubana’s Serie R #5 (maduro) and Rocky Patel’s Ocean Club.   Thank you to all who attended, and for those who didn’t, visit our gallery page to see what you missed.

We are pleased to be hosting our third event on Thursday, July 16 at Davio’s penthouse “Chairman’s Room” and rooftop patio will be the perfect setting to mingle with other cigar lovers and enjoy a great summer night in the city!  Food, drink and cigar details to follow.