Peter Shanley
I would rather stick my foot in my mouth than not put it forward in the first place. -lessons from my father

NRDC's San Francisco Council Presents:

SPLASH BALL 2011: SHINDIG FOR SHARKS

73 million sharks killed every year just for their fins? Not on our watch. Join us to raise awareness of the devastating impact shark finning is having on these incredible species and on our planet.

JULIA MORGAN BALLROOM
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE BUILDING, 15th...

Juntos Paremos HidroAysen! Together We CAN STOP HidroAysen!

The past few weeks have been an amazing time of environmental consciousness, democracy and popular uprising in Chile, all focused on stopping the HidroAysén dams project in Patagonia.

A new poll shows that 74% of Chileans are against this project, and they've taken to the streets...

JOIN US!

The Associates are hosting their Second Annual Night at the Academy of Sciences.

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

Benefitting the Intensive Care Unit at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital.

The event begins at Schroeder's for cocktails then load our private party bus to enjoy an evening at

THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES.

Explore the Academy,...

Please join the SF Council of the NRDC for an educational event on the dangers of Shark Finning and proposed California Legislation banning the sale and use of shark fins.

Leila Monroa, Senior Attorney in the Oceans Program, will be speaking on the issue at the heart of this June's NRDC Splash Ball at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. Tickets for...

NRDC's Center for Market Innovation works to harness the power of markets to create positive and profitable environmental change.

The marketplace has already demonstrated that environmentally sound practices and economic vitality can go hand-in-hand, from hybrid cars to organic food, from green buildings to green jobs. But CMI takes that...

Silicon Valley Product Camp 2011! SVPMA is excited to bring you the fourth annual Silicon Valley Product Camp, which will be even bigger and better than before!  Please join other product managers for a Saturday of discussions, talks, panels, networking, fun, food, t-shirts and surprises.  Under the leadership of SVPMA and with Ebay's...

Please join Charlie, Eaven, Gloria, JT, Karen, Lyle and Shelby for another Homes and Hope Happy Hour benefiting the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC).

Early bird tickets are $20. Tickets purchased after March 22 are $30. Both include a free drink. (Tickets purchased day of or at the door are $30 but do not incl a free...

Web 2.0 Expo San Francisco is back for another great year of sessions, speakers, and networking opportunities.

Registration is now open! Use discount code websf11fb20 to save 20% on all conference passes or code websf11fbe for a free Expo Hall Only pass.

It’s MARCH MADNESS! The Associates Guest Bartend at Tonic
Thursday, March 24th – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM


Members and Friends,

Mark your calendars: we are hosting our Third Annual Guest Bartending event at Tonic.
Join us and tip generously in support of a great cause!

If you are interested in bartending contact Johnny Boynton...

Join a group of music technology companies including Topspin, MobileRoadie, Songkick, MPX4, Virb, Soundcloud, MusicMatters, and Hypebot for drinks & appetizers at The Belmont during SXSW Music.

The Windish Agency is joining forces with the UK’s best independent promoter, Australia’s finest independent festival, and Austin’s best online publication to host some of the best new music from across the globe at SXSW 2011.

The Windish Agency / Laneway Festival / Eat Your Own Ears / Austinist present:

Schedule:

Room 1 - Outdoor Stage...

Open Bar. Music. Smoking Patio. Free to the public.

Tokimonsta Performing!

RSVP at http://sxsw.villagevoicemedia.com/ by 3/13 to get on the list.
Get there early - RSVP does not guarantee admission!
UPDATE 3/4: The RSVP list is now closed! RSVPs on the Facebook Wall are not accepted.

21+ only.

Sponsored By:
Topless Robot
Nerd news, humor...

So we're throwing another epic event at SXSW complete with some fabulous music. We'll flesh this page out as more details emerge.

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SO YOU WANNA SEE THE SHOW? READ ON VERY CAREFULLY...

We will be able to accommodate about 1200 guests. During SXSW we will be giving away around 600-700 "Priority" wristbands randomly to those...

The best party of SXSW returns! Expect much merriment courtesy of your British cousins, CitySocialising, Headscape, Pusher, The Team, Lanyrd Inc, Chinwag, and of course, Clearleft.

Naturally, we're already looking forward to the festivities. We’ve put some money behind the bar, and can't wait to share fun times and frosty beverages...

In a highly-anticipated return to SXSW, an all-star lineup of designers, coders, and entrepreneurs compete to pitch their worst business ideas in short lightning rounds. Winner gets funded by a real VC.

With live performances by Innerpartysystem, Moneypenny and I Need Sugar

Come to get your drink on at this year's must-attend SXSW party. Open bar for all that attend from 10p-4a! This is officially the latest party in Austin, so get in early and stay for the madness.

We're gathering Austin's best food trucks together for an afternoon of BBQ, tacos, meat pies and more.

Download Foodspotting for Secret Menu items and to participate in a photo scavenger hunt - win prizes!

Featuring the following Food Truck stars:
- Along Came a Slider
- Boomerang's Pies
- Chi'Lantro
- Clem's Hot Diggity...

Our new website is up (www.watku.net). Check us out when you get a chance, recommend us if you feel like it, and Like our Facebook page if you dig what we're up to (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Watku/152812271444437). Thanks!

South by Southwest (SXSW) is a combination of film, interactive and music festivals & conferences that take place every March in Austin, Texas.

Join the International Museum of Women as we mark the 100 year anniversary of International Women's Day with our annual benefit! Celebrating Change: Art Live Lounge is a special cocktail party that celebrates women artists and social change.

Purchase your tickets now>> http://bit.ly/IMOWtix

Art Live Lounge will feature live art...

Jay has finally moved back from London, and Amit has finally made the move to SF permanent. And we have a new apartment! Come and celebrate our move and our new digs!

We're going to rock out at our place and then start barhopping at around 12-1 at some close by places (Bloodhound will almost certainly be a stop). More details to come!

It's Carnival Time again in San Francisco! Mark your calendars for a Mardi Gras celebration at Mojito in North Beach.

We'll supply the beads but we need you there in your finest purple, gold and green.

Aural Pleasure Provided by:

Brass Mafia
http://www.myspace.com/brassmafia

DJ Big Chief Tendafoot
His first ever SF Appearance!
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Come meet NRDC Expert Amanda Maxwell as she discusses her work lobbying in DC and the issues at the heart of Patagonia today and in the future. Wine, cheese, and good people will abound. Cheers!

The Midnight Snackers (http://www.themidnightsnackers.com) are throwing a release party for their debut self-titled EP and your attendance has been deemed mandatory. The band will be giving out free copies of the EP on the revolutionary new "cassette tape" format. So be sure to get there early before supplies run out. Impress your friends...

This years theme is "Recycled Holidays"; please come in your favorite reused sweater or vintage ski gear. Bartenders include the fabulous Lindsey Rollin, Conor Flynn and Pete Shanley among others...