Yahoo! Young Media Stars, the last DJs left on Myspace, wines, nerds, and more
Party Image"Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night!" So said Bette Davis in the classic film, "All About Eve." Well, Advertising Week in New York City promises to be a bumpy conference, as new technologies, media and ideas jostle and collide. You'll want to smooth things out with a refreshing beverage, a little idle banter and the chance to laugh with (and at) your fellow conference-goers.
1. Yahoo! Young Media Stars Mixfest
When and where: Tuesday, October 4, 6:00 p.m., Astor Center, 23 East 4th Street
Why we're crashing: New York queen mixologist, Jennifer Smith of Astor fame, will be teaching our Young Media Stars and a few dozen of their closest friends how to mix drinks. We'll take a Media Star with a twist of lemon.
How to get in: You can't. It's invite-only. But if you find one of our three Media Stars while they blog about Advertising Week and then are very, very nice to them… .
2. Myspace Amp'd Up Opening Concert
When and where: Monday, October 3, 8:00 p.m., Best Buy Theater (1515 Broadway)
Why we're crashing: To watch Myspace---Myspace!---get their groove on with Drake, Natasha Bedingfield, B.o.B. and Far East Movement.
How to get in: With your Advertising Week Super Delegate pass.
3. Advertising Research Foundation's "Best and Brightest" reception, hosted with Barefoot Wines
When and where: Wednesday, October 5, ARF Office, 432 Park Avenue South, 6th floor
Why we're crashing: We have a secret fondness for Barefoot Wines---and nerds. And after a long day filling our heads with advertising research, we're going to want a glass of wine.
How to get in: Register at My ARF.
4. SAY Media Battle of the Ad Bands
When and where: October 4, 8:00 p.m., Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th Street
Why we're crashing: Because we can't possibly pass up industry folks making complete fools of themselves in front other industry folks who will be delightfully snarky about it all.
How to get in: Pony up $49 over at Eventbrite.
5. Advertising Women of New York's "Diversity and Dollars Mix n' Mingle"
When and where: October 6, 6:00 pm, The Millenium Hotel, 144 West 45th Street, 8th floor
Why we're crashing: We want to answer the question: Are diversity and dollars actually mingling, or just looking at each other awkwardly across the punchbowl?
How to get in: RSVP with AWNY.
-- The Team
