On Tuesday, July 20, Sisarina hosted yet another fabulous #DCTweetup, this time at Urbana Wine Bar & Restaurant in the Dupont Circle area. On a hot mid-summer evening, we were able to beat the heat and celebrate a fantastic social media event as well as Urbana’s 4th birthday.

The Urbana #DCTweetup featured tons of specials including red and white wine, sangria, and a special cocktail, the Kentucky Picnic, which was on the menu to celebrate Urbana’s 4th birthday. What better way to spend a Tuesday night than with a large group of new and old friends, and sangria. And what a group it was! Urbana was packed with nearly 80 social media guru’s, keeping the waitresses and the conversations hopping.

Overheard by a number of attendees: “This is the best #DCTweetup yet!”  Well… just wait til August!

- Ms Rasberry's take on #DCTweetup 14
- Guest of a Guest was in attendance taking pictures

We look forward to seeing you at the next @Sisarina event.

The oh-so-impressive DCTweetup14 list of attendees:

Melanie @sisarina
Teresa @themamateresa
Liz @eglomb
Nicole @nicolemott
Alexander @alexpriest
Alexandra @aludmer
Amanda @abmakulec
Andrew @Andrew_huynh
Angenella @NeoSoulAlterEgo
Annie @thinklynsen
Blake @blakethemega
Bobby @crogslc
Carolyn @dogmeetsworld
Charlotte @cfouch
Cheick @CheickMeOut
Chermaine @cherietheangel
Chris @ccooks3
Christen @christenmc
Christopher @DrVogelmann
Danielle @dyhatchett
Daria @dariasteigman
Dave @davfalcon
Dave @davesaunders
DeChelle @Aposhgirl
Eduardo @educastilho
Elizabeth @elizabeth_clay
Emily @e_wils
Emily @emilyoline
Gabe @GabeHilado
Gena @DiveRightIn
Janet
Gia @iammsparker
Grace @gracecunning
J. Money @budgetsaresexy
Jan-Michael @aspanlink
Jem @jembahaijoub
Jessica @jessicarae85
Jim @novagator
jim @jimcollins
Joe @joezuc
John @johnYSchen
Joshua @jlynsen
Kendra
Keri @DivaStateMind
Kerry Jo @Kerryjor
Kim
Kyle @foodtruckfiesta
Lakisha @tothepoint
LiLu @livitluvit
Michaela @noblelawyer
Nakeva @nakeva
Nicole @nicoleindc
nicole @_nikimurray_
Nyoka @nykenoo
Omar @omac80
Patricia @RogueStats
Prem @PDM001
Rakhi @RakhiandCo
Rob @robpegoraro
Sean @liveafrican
Seth @dcseth
ShareBuds @sharebuds
Tamara @msrasberryinc
Tod @greenbuzzagency
Tyler @tylergray
Vera @vehlan
Christina @WashingTina
Alla @allagoldman
Laetitia @frenchtwistdc
Gabby @Gab0204
Tolu @DarkMeatHook
Angela @I.Flip-for-food
Marco @marcopuccia
Luke @primaldc
Bryan @im2consulting
Meghan @notwiterhandle
Will O.
Kevin @dcyetti
Chris @xristoargyris

On Thursday, June 17th, amid a week full of techie conferences, seminars, and other tweetups, a small handful of people decided to find solitude in Kathy (@WDCgardener)’s personal garden. The weather was absolutely perfect for a night with wine, munchies, and flowers. Not only was this a night to enjoy the weather and each other’s company but also a night to raise awareness and money for a great cause.

Kathy took donations in the form of cash or seeds, some people even brought plants from their own gardens, to help Plant a Row (PAR) for the Hungry, an organization that provides fresh produce to local food banks, soup kitchens and service organizations. The donations totaled $33 plus several tomato seedlings and assorted other plants. Kathy had already set up the planter and gave us all a tour of her beautiful garden as well as the planter bed. Who knew someone could create such a beautiful garden in downtown Silver Spring? What a great cause, garden and company to enjoy!

In Attendance:

@wdcgardener
@Sisarina
Anita Segreti
@nicolemott
@eglomb
@exemplus_fern
@kerryjor
@LizScherer
@robpegoraro
@martyittner
@RobinYasinow
@faffingmyway
@radecor
@pulpologist
@CoreConnection
@bushwil

Check out the pictures from this event in our Photo Gallery. (Choose from the dropdown in the gallery)

Many of DC's brightest and coolest gathered last Thursday night at the incredibly chic Lima Restaurant and Lounge for the TEDxPotomac pre-party.

With 325 on the guest list and 200 attendees, speakers, organizers and friends, TEDxPotomac Pre-Party became the place to be in DC on May 6.

The amazing staff at Lima made sure that everyone was taken care of and the event was smooth & easy. 

Nakeva of Nightlife PR (with a little help from Charlotte Swann and James Wisnieski)  made sure the party was well-documented and Sisarina's own Melanie made sure that every clique was well distributed.

PHOTOS: http://sisarina.com/photo-gallery (click Albums, choose TEDxPotomac)
ATTENDEES: http://pretedxpotomac.eventbrite.com
TWITTER LIST: http://twitter.com/johnYSchen/tedxpotomac-pre-party (Thanks @JohnYSChen)

With the speaker's dinner, the conference itself and the After Party yet to go, this TEDx event is proving to be the most talked about event in DC this Spring! Volunteers are still needed for May 20's TEDxPotomac event at GWU. Click here to sign up to be a volunteer. See you at the conference!

On March 16, 2010 Sisarina (@Sisarina) hosted its most adventurous event to date. The fashion-themed #DCTwixer featuring clothing, jewelry and handbags from several fabulous local DC designers brought nearly 100 of the area’s most fun and best dressed. Graciously hosted at Relic, the setting was eclectic and fun, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails were specially-priced just for the evening and everyone raved about the event, including NBC!

Rebecca Margeo, owner of Red Sprinkle (@RedSprinkle), co-hosted the evening, showing off her fashions and gathering some of the best and brightest new names in DC’s fashion scene. Red Sprinkle, Artistic Aya and Natalia Sanz were our featured clothing designers. Their gorgeous creations were dressed up with some of their own accessories from Klewism Jewelry, Violet Bloom Accessories and Company Flowers; all pulled together perfectly by Polished Image Consultants.

Gracing the runway were our stunning models: Amanda, Stephanie, Leneta, Alana, Michelle, Richeen and Elana. Obscurely seen behind her camera was Lisa Helfert Photography (@helfphoto), our celebrity photographer for the evening. Lisa’s amazing photos from the evening make us all feel (and look) like a super-star. Lisa’s camera wasn’t the only one flashing at this event. The fashion show/networking event received plenty of coverage, including NBCWashington!

Our charity host for the evening, Socialize Better (@socializebetter), was able to collect 32 pair shoes and $140 to send to Soles4Souls Project Haiti! Kudos to all who donated! 

> GORGEOUS SLIDESHOW by Lisa Helfert Photography

> NBC Washington: #DCTwixer Heads to the Catwalk with Red Sprinkle

> NBC Washington: Fashion Lover Rebecca Margao Hosts #DCTwixer 

> Polished Image Consultants: If you weren't at the DCTwixer, here is your recap

> Uptown Girl Entertainment: DCTwixer

Tweeters in Attendance:

(lots of non-tweeters will remain anonymous until we get ahold of their Twitter handle)
Amy A          @amyeandrews
Amy M         @amylizmartin
Dana           @artisticaya
Dona           @cedarwaxwing
Rhona         @cinemabethesda
Cheick        @Cmbengue
Joi-Marie    @dcfab
Emily           @emilyschult
Ashley         @fleuredeflorida
Lisa             @helfphoto
Tiffani          @idoidoevents
Chanelle    @iloveindigofera
Philissa      @iloveindigofera  
Kerry Jo      @kerryjor     
Lisa             @lpsrocks
Nathasha   @nathasha 
Robin         @polishedimage
Persephone @polishedpe
Rasheeda  @poshandtoni 
Shayla         @poshandtoni
Naleli           @quinsultant
Roslyn         @radecor   
Rakhi           @RakhiandCo  
Rebecca      @redsprinkle       
Robin           @RobinYasinow 
Samantha   @sfsam22  
Lauree         @simplyleapcoach  
Melanie        @Sisarina      
Amanda       @socializebetter   
Emily             @socializebetter
Katie              @socializebetter     
Janice Susan  @stylish_in_DC     
Steven           @Swc1226       
Teresa           @themamateresa    
Bailey             @uptowngirlent         
LaShante      @violetbloom      
Samantha     @violetbloom                  

photo credits: Lisa Helfert Photography

Visions Restaurant and @cheftony put their 3rd of our 6 #DCTweetup's on the map. The ambiance was relaxing and comfortable as people started streaming in. A lot of return attendees along with many new faces made for a fun evening of networking and reconnecting.

Halfway through the evening, Tony gave away $10, $25 and $50 gift certificates to his restaurant. Those who won were incredibly happy to receive these and try out other new items on his menu. As always, we are happy to give away coupons, gift certificates and other fun merchandise for business owners attending or hosting the Tweetups.

Although we always have a great time at Visions, Tony pulled out all the stops this time with his now-famous mojitos and giving us a sampling of his new menu.The Maryland Crab Mac&Cheese along with the spicy ribs were achingly delicious and THEN he brought out the catfish. We were all stuffed and happy by the time the evening was over. We all highly recommend Visions Restaurant if you are looking for lunch or dinner plans in Bethesda.

ATTENDEES:

Tony (host)  @cheftony
Melanie (host)  @Sisarina
Grace @gracecunning
Kim  @putitaway
Daria  @dariasteigman
Lisa  @lisamcgrath
Dean  @hdean
Teresa  @themamateresa
Mary  @MaryBeallAdler
Sara Elisabeth  @saraburson
Susan  @banjobunny
Tom  @tmcleod3
Deborah  @DBMC
Iris  @chairisy
Marisa  @marisacp51
Chris  @drvogelmann
Emil  @eanticev
Peter  @peterlamotte
Nick  @NickIrons
Anthony  @anthonyfears
Patrick  @Sheridap
Antonio  @antoniopiraino
Lisa  @helfphoto
Brian  @biglebowski
Andrew  @asmith810
Nathasha  @nathasha
Joe  @webconsigliere
Raelinn  @raelinn_wine

What is #DCTweetup?
#DCTweetup is a ‘non’-networking event for locals to put a face to a Twitter handle. It’s a relaxing evening of networking with your neighbors, local business owners and meeting new friends. This is not your typical ’state what you do & hand over your business card’ event. #DCTweetup is for the introverted & extroverted alike to share in great conversation, relationship-building and fun.