Update: The first batch of 200 tickets sold out almost immediately. PopSugar readers get the next batch, but more will be available soon. Also, if you plan to attend, please add yourself to the Facebook event here. MySpace event page is here.
This is going to be our best party yet.
PopSugar is a (huge) blog all about fashion, beauty, shopping and celebrity news. TechCrunch is about startups and the geeks that create them. These two groups definitely need to mingle.
So on April 10, in Hollywood of course, we are putting on a huge party with them. The theme – Geek Goes Chic. Expect lots of startup geeks commingling with, well, normal people. Who are most likely attractive. And can carry on a conversation. What could could possibly go wrong? See how PopSuger is presenting it to their readers here.
The party is being held at Vanguard in Hollywood, which holds up to 1,500 people. Like our previous events, there will be sponsors, hors d’oeuvre and an open bar. Unlike our previous parties, not all of the sponsors will be startup and tech related.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008
- Time: 6:30 pm – midnight
- Venue: Vanguard, 6021 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood (maps: Google / Microsoft / Yahoo)
- Photo/Flickr Tag: PopCrunch2008
We’re releasing the tickets in stages – the first 200 tickets are available now. As usual, tickets are $10 to manage the guest list, and proceeds will be donated to charity. All ticket purchases are non-transferable and non-refundable. If you purchase multiple tickets under your own name, your guests will need to arrive together with you at the event. Photo IDs are required for event check-in; no paper tickets necessary. Hope to see you there!
Sponsor Opportunities
The Vanguard is a huge club with outdoor patio and cabanas. The club can hold over 1,500 people, and we expect this to be the largest MeetUp yet. The large-format venue is very conducive to creative sponsorship opportunities that can really showcase innovations in new and interactive media. Sponsorship packages are available in all shapes and sizes– dedicated entertainment rooms, specialty cocktails, MeetUp giveaways, demo tables, etc. Please contact Jeanne Logozzo to learn more about sponsorships.
There are a limited number of sponsorship spots for companies to take “center stage” during the entertainment portion of the evening. The venue has a built-in catwalk, a stage/dance floor and the latest high-tech production equipment.
According to Scott Bourne’s twitter then he says “Geek Goes Chic” is copying his idea of “Girls Gone Geek”. What a scumbag for trying to take credit for putting girls in the forefront of technology and the internet.
Come to the East Cost! NYC!!
MA is doing it for himself.
Hey Mike, are you looking for a dj? I spin funky popish electronic dance music. I can send you a demo mix if you’re interested.
1. “Geek” and “chic” rhyme, so it doesn’t take a genius to come up with a turn of phrase that involves the two.
2. “Geek is Chic” has been GeekSugar’s tagline for almost a year, now.
I’m willing to bet MA came up with “Geek goes Chic” all by himself, point (2) notwithstanding.
She take my money, well I’m in need
Yeah she’s a triflin’ friend indeed
Oh she’s a gold digger way over time
That digs on me
=)
I love these comments, always entertaining
That doesn’t make sense.
Wouldn’t a more accurate statement have been “Techcrunch is usually about startups” or “Techcrunch is about startups, Yahoo, Microsoft and Apple”?
Oh, fo sho I’ll be there with my printed “start-up” business cards and my headphones and ergonomic chair. You know how I roll…deep, real deep
Why in the world would TechCrunch and it’s readers want to associate with the dumbest people and the people who cover the dumbest people. Please don’t tell me that there are TechCrunch readers that watch E!, Bravo, VH1, American Idol, etc. If so, I’ve surely been overestimating your readers intelligence.
Vanguard is a decent place with a very good sound setup. Be interesting to see the crowd there. Count me in!
Inside the Actors Studio on Bravo is a great show.
Dammit, dammit, dammit. I was almost late for an appointment last night just so I could sit and refresh the front page waiting for this post to come up (due to the heads up on twitter), but it ended up selling out anyway.
However, I was still able to buy a ticket just now…? Whatev, see you kids in Hollywood. =]
sounds terrible
1500 people — yuck
C’mon people – this isn’t a party in San Fernando Valley co-sponsored by Vivid Video so don’t count on getting laid.
Finally a TC party in LA – I can’t wait. 1,500 people ain’t exactly an intimate setting but I won’t complain.
I love PopCrunch. The show rocks! Will Sarah East be at PopCrunch 2008?
PopCrunch rocks. This should be great!
I assume you don’t mean the real Popcrunch (popcrunch.com). You might want to rethink the name PopCrunch 2008
hi michael,
when will the next sets of tickets be available?
God I wish Uncov was still going so they could cover this.
Are you already sold out? I’ll keep check back on the FB page to see if you’ve rolled out more tix. Hope to see you there!!
You should have hosted the event at Sugar in Hollywood (its a large venue and the name works well with Pop Sugar). My facebook page has well over 2000+ blonde, 20-something, female, Hollywood party goers. Let me know if you need a few to swing by and say hello
~Andre
Is the event 21+? My boss bought a ticket in my name without realizing I was only 20. I promise I won’t drink…?
Next wave of tix? I understand from your post that this space holds up to 1500 people. When will you open up some more tix? I’d love to get a pair.
Any more tickets going to be available?