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Tucson Young Professionals’ First Fridays continues to offer up unique perspectives on pop culture and Downtown Tucson with First Fridays’ latest event, “Tucson Birthday Party,” coming this Friday, August 6th. Voted as 2010’s “Best People and Organization” by Tucson Lifestyle magazine, First Fridays’ “Birthday Party” night aims to stimulate all of the senses, seamlessly weaving together art, music, dance and social commentary.

The 29th edition of First Fridays, this August 6th from 8pm to 12am, will showcase the best that Downtown Tucson has to offer while providing the opportunity for adults of all ages to network and socialize in a unique atmosphere. The evening starts off with a Tucson Trivia Ice Breaker during the networking reception from 8 to 9pm, including a raffle from local businesses and appetizers from 47 Scott.
From 9pm to midnight, the “Birthday Party” theme continues with local performance art/dance and cultural activities celebrating Tucson heritage including a performance by the Tucson Bagpipers and live art by John Prellwitz. Partygoers can enjoy cupcakes from Red Velvet Cupcakery while having the unique opportunity to participate in Tucson’s Best Margarita and Salsa competition choosing from great Tucson favorites like El Parador and Macayo’s to some new outstanding places like Blanco Taco, Starr Pass and Boca, and of course the onsite Café A La C’Art! Fox Tucson Theatre will be raffling off 2 incredible ticket packages worth over $500 and giving away 2 free movie passes for each person who enters the drawing! Combined with a Cigar Patio, Cash bar of Beer, Wine and margaritas and of course featuring Tucson Drink of the month the “Hugo” this Birthday Party is one you won’t want to miss!

To make this Party even sweeter, First Fridays is offering a summer special of $10 (50% off regular price) and is encouraging Tucson Casual attire for this event!

For more information or to purchase admission tickets ahead of time, visit http://www.typfirstfridays.com or contact typfirstfridays@gmail.com.

First Fridays is Tucson’s most dynamic monthly networking social fundraiser, combining local business with the latest in pop culture, art, music and entertainment. This monthly fundraiser benefits the non?profit Tucson Young Professionals, a group of future business and community leaders focused on the promotion, attraction and retention of young professionals in Tucson area. Help TYP reach their goal of engaging young professionals in impacting Tucson!

Don’t forget to get those one on ones done in May.  Fabulous prizes to be given away.  The more one on ones you do, the more chances you have to win.  Grand Prize – A Corvette (or  something of lesser value).

Our 5th Wednesday happy hour will be on March 31st at Acacia in the St. Philips Plaza.  This is a great time to socialize and have one giant one on one.  Join us from 5 until 7.

New Member Orientation

Immediately after our meeting on Wednesday, March 3 we will have a new member orientation.  This will help new members understand how to get off to a quick start with NET.  Old members are welcome as well.  The orientation meeting will cover:

• What can you expect from NET
• How to do a One on One
• How to give a good 30 second commercial
• Giving your 6 minute informercial

See you Wednesday.

Welcome to NET’s newest members!!

Elizabeth Beckner – TV Advertising
Brigitte Echave – Tax Deferred Exchange
Gail Halliday – Skin Care
Andy Kube – Mobile Dent Repair
Tari Muir – Senior Care
Gene Muller – Dog Training
Lee Phelps – Life Coach

Schedule a one on one with them right away so we can start referring business.

Want to know what a blog is all about?  This weeks Social Media Lab by Gary Wagnon and Michael Tucker will zero in on the importance, and how to create a blog.  Topics to be covered are:

• Appearance and themes
• Plugins
• Social Bookmarks
• Feeding your blog to Facebook, Twitter, etc.

The lab is from Friday, Feb. 19 from 1 pm until 4 at Sertinos Cafe on Tanque Verde and Bear Canyon.  The cost is $20 and you can come and go as you want.

Networking Entrepreneurs of Tucson meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at the Hometown Buffet on Oracle and River.  Meeting starts at 6:55.  Bring enough business cards for 40 people.  Each visitor gets 30 seconds to give their commercial.  The cost of the meeting is $8 and breakfast is included.