Networking Event - New Venue - Event & Meeting Industry Mixer

By Anthony Ansola

Managing Editor
Event City Creative Magazine


Open House, Red Carpet Biz Networking Mixer

Thursday, March 19, 2009 ** NO COST to ATTEND - Please RSVP!

Exquisite Party Rentals & Studio, 33 Las Colinas Ln, San Jose
Red carpet entrance, live music, tented exhibit areas, searchlights,
10+ gourmet caterers, 20+ exhibitors, new business opportunities,
View the latest exotic super cars & win prizes too!
We are planning for a 750+ attendance!

View the All New WIRLBALL at this Event!! The Wirlball is the new GIANT Sphere you inflate, get in, and go for the ride of your life. It is being manufactured and imported by WIRLBALL USA. One of their California Dealers is PlanIt Interactive.

See the Wirlball at this event, it is also being featured on MTV, it was used by Jim Carrey on his Red Carpet entrance into the the Premier of YES Man, has been used by numerous companies and individuals in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco and other locations for Parties, Promotions and Special Events.

Business Mixer and Luncheon Hosted by Exquisite Party Rentals and infoBayArea

RSVP for 11am-1pm luncheon: 408 363-2500x2
RSVP Here for 6-9pm biz mixer - Remember this is a FREE event!

Also feel free to visit some of our new and updated Web Pages and Blogs at the Event City Network:

Event City BlogaZine
Event City Creative Magazine
Main page link–shows phase one launch
Event City Beta Test
Cool Products Website - Event City Marketplace Channel Store
Event City Myspace
Facebook Photographic Page

Down Economy & Real Estate

Investment Clubs, Wealth Building Associations, Professional Real Estate Groups

can be important elements of serious investors or investment groups, and how they effect or can assist various industries is important too. Off and on for years I've been attending a group in the San Francisco Bay Area called Bay Area Wealth Builders Association, or BAWB as it's members call it, and it is a terrific association no matter what type of an investor you might be, or what you have to offer at any given time. This writer has reported on some of this groups activities on the Event City BlogaZine, from hotel properties, resorts, to commercial buildings good for Special Event Venues, and have found this niche in which this organization can help you cut deals and make things happen in a big way. The type of deals and potential opportunities are outstanding to say the least.

The group has a strong foundation, a membership of serious, no-nonsense, but friendly San Franciscans from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Many that have lived here their whole lives. Some are transplants, and still others may only be "part timers". They meet monthly to discuss timely investment tactics and of course in search of those awesome, unbelievable deals of a lifetime!

Monthly Meeting Notices and upcoming weekend workshops are all listed on their website to keep you updated and educated on various subjects involving Real Estate.
Practical & valuable knowledge, “how to” information, education, discussion, and networking for Do-it-yourself Real Estate Investors, career changers, and even you seasoned pros.


Whether you live in the immediate San Francisco Bay Area or Northern California, the BAWB organization is designed to educate and inform both the beginning and seasoned investor.  If you are interested in similar organizations throughout the USA please select one of the links in the top line for more info.

At each monthly meeting, attendees gain information and investment skills to build personal wealth through real estate. BAWB’s overall goal is to help investors reach financial freedom by following a step-by-step plan of action offered in the monthly meetings and workshops. Here is the BAWB information for any serious real estate investor, whether you have a family home or a 100 acre resort, you will learn a great deal; gosh, even Donald Trump could learn something from this investment group.

DATE:  Thursday March 19th,2009
LOCATION:  Mill Valley Community Center
180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941
CONTACT PHONE:  (415) 383-1370
GENERAL INFO PHONE:  707-996-6411 
BAWB Website for updated information

You can also listen Sunday mornings at 11 Am on Hot Talk 560 KSFO for the Real Wealth Network Radio Show.

You can also find a list of BAWB preferred vendors for these various needs and more:
Mortgage Money
Investor savvy Realtor
Legal Advice
Insurance needs
Quality Ceramic Tile or Solid Slab Granite

A Reel Party for the Entertainment Industry in SF

REEL DIRECTORY ANNUAL PARTY

WED. FEBRUARY 11th 6pm

As a Member of the Event City Network you are invited to this Annual event (how to register for this event is below). Whether you are a movie producer, filmmaker, Event Manager, Meeting Planner, Service company, Entertainer, Performer, all of you can benefit from attending this event and networking at the Reel Directory party.

Event City supports this great resource that has been in circulation for over 30 years and has often been referred to as the "Bible" for the Industry as the number one source for Film, Theatrical Productions, Event Planners, Concert Promoters, Video, and Multimedia in Northern California. The party is on Wednesday, February 11th at 6pm in San Francisco.

The Reel Directory has been a staple in this community for a long time and along with the Event City Network will provide some great ideas and support to help YOU, the Events & Creative industry professional in these trying times.

Approximately 5,000 printed copies and 10,000 CDs are distributed annually. Thousands are distributed free of charge to production companies and advertising agencies outside Northern California and through Northern California Film Commissions offices.

For more information on this annual event and to register to attend please visit the Event City Network Facebook page or our new USA Events Blog - Events Throughout America!

The Reel Directory can be found at many conventions and trade shows including the Show Biz Expo and AFCI - Locations Trade Show.

We hope to see you this Wednesday at the Reel Directory Party in San Francisco. A great opportunity for you to make new friends and network. Be safe, be happy and be productive!

By Nolan Apostle
Contributing Editor
Event City Creative Magazine

FOX THEATER COMES ALIVE!!

OAKLAND'S FOX THEATER COMES ALIVE

Approaching the Fox Theater as Uptown Comes Alive

A blast from the past?! Or was an Art Deco costume party? No ladies and gentlemen it was much more than that! It was the resurrection of the Fox Theater in Oakland California and it was one heck of a bash! An ensemble of companies and organizations came together to bring back this gorgeous relic from yesterdays downtown Oakland or Uptown as most know it today.


A blast from Oakland's past brought these party goers to the event

The Hosts of tonight's soirée were all instrumental in raising this sunken ship like a Titanic and setting it out to sea one more time. The City of Oakland, Bank America, Friends of the Oakland Fox, California Capital Group/California Commercial Investments, Another Planet Entertainment and Oakland School for the Arts were all graciously part of this incredible project which has been fully documented by Nathanael Bennett Photography.

Please visit our other magazines, blogs and Facebook as the Event City Network welcomes the Fox Theater, one of the finest venues in the country, back to the world of entertainment. For more coverage and many photographs on the FOX Theater of Oakland's Grand Reopening event - Event City BlogaZine, In2Hollywood, and Events Throughout America.


The crowd was mesmerized by the beautiful voice of Sophia Chew


Jeff Chew, Oakland's Project Manager and Sophia's Father

For more information on shows, concerts and events at the new Fox Theater visit their website and don't forget to bookmark it so you can return often.

The Fox Theater, Oakland California | Another Planet Entertainment | APE Concerts

The Fox Theater, Oakland California | Another Planet Entertainment | APE Concerts

The Inauguration of the US 44th President Barack H. Obama

Barack Hussein Obama
44th President of the United States

The world just witnessed the swearing in of the 44^th President of the United States of America, Barack H. Obama. At 12:05pm EST, at the Presidential Inauguration he was sworn in and then delivered an extraordinary and very eloquent Inaugural Address, with emotion, strength, vigor and all that one would expect from a Presidential speech!

All will agree that some of his words were pretty direct and even tough as he talked about how “We must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin the work again of rebuilding America”. The Inaugural Address which lasted for 18 minutes and 10 Seconds allowed President Obama (doesn't that sound good!!) to give us his warm but no nonsense approach to let's roll up our sleeves and get down to business. President Obama had no problem letting the American people know how important it is that they are involved in this entire process.

At Event City we would love to hear from you about your thoughts on our new President and your experiences today whether you were there in Washington DC or elsewhere. We want to know what does it mean to YOU to have Barack Obama as our 44th President? Also, what does this say about the United States of America? Please send us your Comments by Email or by commenting here by clicking on our Comments link directly on our Magazine.

Here are some images from this historic event, dubbed as the largest event ever to take place in Washington DC with estimates of 2 Million people attending.

The pose of the incoming and outgoing Presidents and First Ladies

2 Million at the Inauguration of Barack Obama


Barack Obama Takes the Oath


President Barack H. Obama waves to the crowd just before his Inaugural Speech


President Barack H. Obama in the midst of his Inaugural Speech

Much more to come, including how to get your official Barack Obama Presidential Throws, Tapestries, Pillows and Bags to show off your love for our new 44th President of the United States. Email us to inquire about these Event City Emporium Presidential Products.

Fancy Food Show Arrives in San Francisco

By Nolan Apostle - Contributing Editor
Stefanie Bass - Writer
Danny Hewlett - Broadcast Crew
Keynoe Fenner - Photographer


The FANCY FOOD SHOW in San Francisco is "North America's Premier Marketplace for Specialty Foods". This is the second time the Event City Creative Magazine will cover this fantastic show, and plans to provide updates and coverage when the Fancy Food Show opens occurs in June of this year.

The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade’s Fancy Food Shows® are the premier marketplace for specialty foods…where retailers, restaurateurs, caterers, bar and nightclub owners, hotels, distributors, and others discover innovative, new food and beverage products.

Recent Fancy Food Shows have attracted up to 24,000 attendees from every major food buying channel, influential members of the trade and consumer press and other related businesses.

These attendees come to see thousands of exhibitors from around the world; most are passionate entrepreneurs who created their recipes and started their companies. These trend-setting businesses showcase more than 250,000 innovative products at our annual Shows.

What to expect at a Fancy Food Show Show:

• Thousands of exhibitors from around the country and the world. Most exhibitors are entrepreneurs who developed the recipe and started the company, so you can learn about the products and do business with decision-makers.
  
• International Pavilions presenting exotic new specialty foods from all over the world.
  
• What's New, What's Hot! Showcases offering a targeted area where you can find products in these exciting categories: What's New?, Gift & Holiday, Natural & Organic Foods.
  
• Fresh ideas to learn, taste and celebrate. The NASFT presents dozens seminars, workshops, tours, tastings, cooking classes and special events at each Fancy Food Show.
• sofi ™ silver finalist and gold winner displays,
  featuring the industry’s most outstanding products in 32 categories.

We look forward to providing your company with news and reviews on many different products and services from all of the industries represented by the Event City Network.

Here is just a sample of some of the products you will see at the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco this week.

CHOCOLOVE

Tucked away in Boulder, Colorado sits an unassuming building where a little magic takes place... Every day, decadent chocolate bars are carefully crafted using the timeless combination of chocolate and love.

Chocolove chocolate bars are available in ten distinct flavors that range from a sweet, creamy Milk Chocolate with a 33% cocoa content, up to an Extra Strong Dark with an impressively strong yet smooth 77% cocoa content. Tied to chocolate's natural counterpart, love, each bar resembles a love letter, complete with a romantic poem.

For the past ten years, Chocolove has been quietly developing a loyal consumer following in natural and organic food stores around the country, including Whole Foods and Wild Oats. In 2005, Chocolove began its expansion into gourmet and conventional grocers, such as King Soopers, Gelson’s, HEB and Bristol Farms, making this delightful treat more readily available to its ever-growing fan base.

Timothy Moley is the founder, owner and chocolatier at Chocolove. A tall and slightly eccentric man, he reminds you a little of Willy Wonka. His laid-back attitude, wry grin, and lanky physique would never lead you to believe he is a man who lives and breathes chocolate, and has been consuming two chocolate bars, every day, for the past ten years. Seriously. See them at the showat booth 4400 and tell Tim the Event City Network sent you.

Gourmet Village

Gourmet du Village from Quebec, Canada introduces 6 varieties of rich and creamy ready to serve dips. All you have to do is chill, open the jar and serve. Gourmet du Village have been innovators in preparing Herb & Spice blends for delicious dips for over 20 years.

You can reach them by email at sales@gourmetduvillage.com or by visiting them at booth 427.

SEE YOU AT THE SHOW!!

Crunchies II At Herbst Theater San Francisco

The Crunchies, which took place last night at the Herbst theater in San Francisco packed to capacity crowd of mostly Technology gurus and investment types (you know VCs, Angels, your run of the mill money guys and gals) who were all there to cheer on their favorite start-up. For those of you not in the know of what the Crunchies are, they are the Oscars for the Tech industries. Sure this event wasn't just another Techie's party, at least if you areFacebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon CTO Werner Vogels, Google product chief Marissa Mayer, Microsoft chief software architect Ray Ozzie, or some other Tech Startup or growing software company or Killer App. Right?

What we found to be very interesting is the amount of female participants, developers, startups and business owners making their stake in the digital playground of technology.

We have much more to report such as the winners, a photo spread, and an Event Review on the Awards Ceremony and the After Party - not as bad as last year but can still use lots of help!

Visit the Event City BlogaZine for more details on the Crunchies and how to be placed on our list to attend many of these types of events throughout the year!

Fun & Frolicking at MacWorld

Stay tuned for more coverage on MacWorld 2009 and the Your Mac Life Party at Slim’s

Here's some pics from a couple of the MacWorld Events!


Shawn King and Pash enjoying the MacWorld Allstars



This young acrobat giving us a great show





Danny H from Event City hanging out





Pash from Apple reminiscing of the old Fab Mab!


MacWorld Allstars looking like the Grateful Dead!


Cirque du Mac Party crowd

What Can We Find at CES & MacWorld?

By Nolan Apostle
Editor in Chief




A few of my friends asked me how can I attend both shows at the same time, CES (Consumer Electronic Show) in Las Vegas and MacWorld Expo in San Francisco? Well it'spretty simple. At Event City we have a cloning device that allows us to temporarily clone ourselves when we need to be in two places at one time. We haven't tried three or more clones yet, we are still perfecting the "Double Clone".

Ok, ok, I'm kidding folks, no cloning device, just the world of online computing, have you heard of the Internet? Sure, that is how we do it, pretty simple 'eh? So now that you know our secret, here's a few things to chew on while we work on bringing you much more from both of these great shows.

MACWORLD EXPO 2009 - Slated to be the last MacWorld Expo with the attendance of Apple Computer Inc., Macworld Conference & Expo offers access to hundreds of Mac products and services, paired with expert advice, demonstrations, and instruction.

The 2009 event is focused on creating a Macworld experience based on your interests (products or services) and training needs! Whether you have a small business, work for a large corporation, are a creative professional or an IT professional, we have the conference content, special presentations, expo hall highlights and activities that meet your specific needs.

Oh yeah, something for you "Old Skoolers" to think about when discussing will Apple not attend anymore MacWorlds; how many times did the Rolling Stones say they were calling it quits?

What about CES and why should you attend?


CES, the Consumer Electronic Show 2009 - Wow, what can I say, CES has become the playground for anyone interested in anything electronic!! Unfortunately CES is not a "consumer" show, meaning the consumer cannot attend you must be in the business of reselling electronics or have some affiliation or are a journalist involved in writing about these goods and services.

Speaking of services, one of the cool companies exhibiting at CES this year is GigaTribe, a great file-sharing software company that wants to revolutionize how you exchange files with your family, friends and business associates. Visit the GigaTribe website for more information or go to the Event City BlogaZine for a personal invitation from Event City.

Much more to come on MacWorld Expo and CES.