Upcoming fun ‘non’-networking events:

ImaginePR Musician's Workshop Series - 3/9

imaginePR is proud to present the first installment of its Music Marketing Workshop Series aimed at music industry professionals, musicians and students.

Join Jem Bahaijoub from imaginePR and co-host Melanie Spring from Sisarina for a dynamic, creative and interactive round-table discussion.

Topics include:
- Top Tips on Online Branding
- Top Tips on Website Positioning & Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Top Tips on Social Media Marketing.

WHERE: Residents Lounge | The Palatine
ADDRESS: 1301 North Troy Street Arlington, VA 22201
WHEN: Postponed due to snow to March 9, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
COST: $30 + processing fee
REGISTER: http://imagineprworkshopseries.eventbrite.com/

 

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#DCTwixer 3: Walk, Walk Fashion Baby - 3/16

Sisarina (@Sisarina) welcomes you to join us on the catwalk at Bethesda's lounge, Relic, on March 16 from 5-9 p.m. We’re hosting a fashion-themed #DCTwixer featuring clothing, jewelry and handbag designers. There will be hors d'oeuvres and cocktails specially-priced just for the evening, so there’s no excuse not to work it and show us your best Tyra, Naomi (no phone throwing please) or Kate Moss.

Red Sprinkle, (@RedSprinkle) our fabulous co-host for the evening, will be putting on the best fashion show in Bethesda. Ready to see what local artists can do with clothing, jewelry, handbags and shoes? Come join us at the #DCTwixer!

Socialize Better will be collecting flat-heeled or tennis shoes or $5 to send to Soles4Souls Project Haiti so bring your unwanted shoes or some cash to help them out. All proceeds go directly to the cause.

When: March 16, 2010 5-9pm
Where: Relic in Bethesda
Address: 4936 Fairmont Avenue, Bethesda
Metro: Bethesda (Red line)
Parking: on-street parking & hourly garages close by (bring quarters)
What: Fashion Show & Happy Hour
Cost: Free! Great happy hour specials extended until 9pm so you can donate shoes or $5 to Socialize Better for Soles4Souls Project Haiti!
Why: Do we really need to answer this question anymore? Ask those who have come!
RSVP: http://dctwixer3.eventbrite.com

 

OUR SPONSORS & VENDORS:

VENUE: Relic in Bethesda: One of Bethesda's only cocktail lounges with eclectic decor, fun atmosphere, great furnishings & enough space to host a fashion show.

HOST: Sisarina: (@Sisarina) Melanie Spring, Principal of Sisarina, shows her "hostess with the mostest" skills by co-hosting one of the best networking events in the DC area. Sisarina is a web marketing company working with local businesses to better their web and print presence.

CO-HOST: Red Sprinkle: (@RedSprinkle) Rebecca Margeo, owner of Red Sprinkle, co-hosts the evening showing off her fashions. Merging vintage goods along with contemporary pieces on a budget, she invites you all to top your wardrobe with Red Sprinkle!

VENDOR: VioletBloom Unique Accessories: High fashion jewelry collection founded by Lashanta L. Pearson and Samantha D. Lebbie in Fall 2008. They offer consumers high fashion assorted accessories at an affordable price what we call Cheap & Chic (website coming soon).

VENDOR: Polished Image Consultants: (@PolishedImage) Polished is a full service personal styling and image consulting agency based in the Washington DC Metro and San Francisco Bay Area. They are in the business of assisting their clients in becoming their absolute best by developing a personal style that is uniquely their own. We are not in the business of remaking our clients.

VENDOR: Natalia Sanz Collection: (@NataliaSanz) Chic. Modern. Sleek. Inspired by architecture, geometry, and texture, Natalia creates classic styles with a modern touch. All pieces are expertly crafted for the avant-garde woman to fit exquisitely. Her creations include elegant cocktail dresses and separates that are versatile enough to go from day to night. Silk, satin, cotton, and jersey are some of the fabrics she favors because of their beauty and elegance as well as their ability to accentuate a woman’s curves.

VENDOR: Klewism Jewelry: (@klewism) Klewism wearable art is a line of artisan jewelry by Lindsey Bucklew. Lindsey uses wire, repurposed vintage costume jewelry, beads, buttons, pearls, shells, and heirloom objects to create intricately detailed, one-of-a-kind necklaces, rings, bracelets, pendents, earrings and brooches. She also welcomes custom orders.

VENDOR: ArtisticAya: (@artisticaya) Dana Ayanna aka Artistic Aya creates playful jewelry and garments for artsy-chic women. As an award recipient from the Fashion Group International, and with appearances in DC Magazine, The Washington Post and on The Today Show, her designs have attracted an international following. (website coming soon)

Socialize Better (@SocializeBetter) is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and inspires service by providing social opportunities for young adults in Washington, D.C. Socialize Better aims to support the efforts of philanthropic causes that have limited resources to fundraise for themselves.

Soles4Souls Project Haiti - The 50,000 pairs in 50 Days Challenge
Make a monetary contribution now to provide shoes for Haitian earthquake victims who desperately need appropriate footwear. As little as $5 provides two pairs of shoes.
http://www.50000shoes.com/

 

#DCTwixer: A DCTweetup where interesting people mix and mingle. Check out http://sisarina.com/events for other Tweetups, Twirlies and Twixer events!

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Post St. Patty's Day #BagelTweetup - 3/18

Come have green bagels & eggs at Georgetown Bagelry the day after your St. Patrick's Day celebrations. @MaryBeallAdler will be feeding us the best bagel breakfast in Bethesda before sending us off to work. Great networking, delicious food and fun people - breakfast with your neighbors!

When: Thurs, March 18, 2010 8am-10am
Where: The Georgetown Bagelry
Parking: Lots of great parking at Kenwood Shopping Center
Why: To get delicious breakfast & meet your neighbors before work
Specials: Come on in to find out!
Cost: FREE!
Register: http://bageltweetup4.eventbrite.com

What is #BagelTweetup? #BagelTweetup is a Twitter meetup hosted by Sisarina & Georgetown Bagelry to rival any morning networking you've ever done. This is a free event and allows you to meet other local professionals and neighborhood folks for breakfast and great conversation, networking and friend-making. We know you will enjoy the #BagelTweetup so come join us! Other events can be found at www.sisarina.com/events

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TAKE IT TO THE TOP – Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch

WHEN:   Tuesday, March 30, 2010
TIME:      5-8pm
WHERE: Current Sushi, 1215 Connecticut Ave NW DC
METRO: Red Line - Dupont or Farragut North Metro
PRICE:    $20/person
SPECIALS: Current is offering incredible food and drink specials TBD. Check back!
CHARITY: Socialize Better is sponsoring the charity of the evening. 50% of all proceeds from this event will be donated to Crafting Change.
RSVP: http://tothetop.eventbrite.com

 

Learning how to speak about your business to others is one of the most important things a business owner or someone who is involved in sales can do.

On March 30, CraveDC and Sisarina invite you to Take it to the Top, a night dedicated to helping you create the perfect elevator pitch. Whether it’s your business or your passion, you’ll learn how to sum up unique aspects of your service or product in a way that excites others.

This group-based “speed networking” event is designed to give you the tools needed to ensure that you are always able to put your best foot forward as your business grows and changes and your client base expands. By pairing with others, you’ll have opportunities to deliver and refine your pitch throughout the night.

Space is limited to 30 people. Register soon to secure your spot!

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Three Steps to Success (Workshop Series)
What entrepreneurs need to get going now!

Sisarina has joined forces with Simply Leap to offer a series of three workshops designed to help entrepreneurs and those teetering on the brink to follow their passion and understand the nuts and bolts of managing a brand and a business. You'll get lots of useful information, action items and guided networking with your peers. Sign up for all three, or choose the ones that fit where you are right now.

LOCATION: Dupont Circle (Red Line) - Venue TBD
COST: $30 per session or sign up for all 3 ($75) and save!
RSVP: http://3steps.eventbrite.com
DISCOUNT: Use IWANT3FOR2 before March 15 to get all 3 session for the price of 2!

 

Workshop #1: Finding your Focus (and Keeping it)
Tuesday, April 20 - 6-9pm
Want to get paid for doing what you love? Meet three entrepreneurs who do just that. Learn first hand how to turn your big idea into a successful business, and how to stay true to your passion while sweating the small stuff.

Speaker 1: Lauree Ostrofsky, Simply Leap
Speaker 2: Cynthia Karnik, GovPartners
Speaker 3: Diana Kurcfeld, Design 2 Delivery

Workshop #2: Nuts & Bolts
Tuesday, May 4 - 6-9pm
There’s a lot that goes into starting a business. There is also a lot that others don’t tell you about it. Until now. We’ll divulge the secrets to setting up an office, choosing the right technology, finding help (assistant, lawyer, accountant, electrician, etc) and how to keep everything, and everyone, on track.

Speaker 1: Melanie Spring, Sisarina
Speaker 2: Accountant/CPA
Speaker 3: Human Resources Lawyer

Workshop #3: Networking with a Purpose
Tuesday, May 18 - 6-9pm
You've heard it before: making connections is crucial to marketing your business. Find a mentor and learn how to engage the right people - not just everyone - to understand and serve your customers’ needs. You'll be shocked at the difference it can make.

Speaker 1: Melanie Spring & Lauree Ostrofsky
Speaker 2: Mary Beall Adler, Georgetown Bagelry
Speaker 3: Mary Kate McKenna, Mary Kate McKenna Photography

 

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Previous Event Photos

#DCTweetup
#DCTweetup 5 – Cleveland Park Bar & Grill
#DCTweetup 4 – Visions Restaurant
#DCTweetup 3 – Georgetown Bagelry
#DCTweetup 2 – Visions Restaurant

#DCTwirlies
#DCTwirlies 2 – Wine Tasting
#DCTwirlies 1 – Co Co Sala