I can't find much on this event except for the following:
The Metro Cup Solo Invitational
Date 02/16/2008
Type Competition
8:00am Amateur events; 1:00pm Open events.
Tickets $30
Location Holiday Inn North
Contact Eric Stein
Phone 631-241-5757
Email stein_eric@emc.com

$30 might be a bit much for a quick "how do you do? We're just stopping by".

First to Piper's Cove and then to Scotland Yard may be a better plan. Thoughts?