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  • all-inclusive evening in wine country.

    • 27 May 2010
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    Take it to the River
    VIP Wine Country Evening Escape: Wine Tasting, Artisan Food, and Dancing
    $ 130 buy now

    Today’s deal takes wine tasting to a whole new level. Pay $130 for a $260 ticket to join Take it to the River, a VIP road trip to Russian River Valley Wine Country's "Single Night" event on June 5. Of course, “single” here actually refers to single-origin wines, so all comers -- regardless of relationship status -- are welcome. Board a luxury coach from Pier 33, after enjoying a glass of wine and appetizer at Butterfly restaurant. Then, you’ll be transported to C. Donatiello Winery, just outside of Healdsburg, where you’ll be treated to a tasting of vintages from 30 regional wineries (plus single bites of local artisanal food delicacies). After the tasting, sip your favorite wines and enjoy food from The Grill, as you bid on adventure trips at a group-bid auction. End the night grooving to the DJ on the winery's crush-pad-turned-dance floor, before being transported back to SF. It just might be your "single" best night ever.

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  • messaging people who rsvp to an event.

    • 25 May 2010
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    I have never been able to message guests of an event that I have created through one of the brands that I am an admin for and today I noticed someone else was able to... I did some research to find that if you create an event though your personal profile page, you can message the people who RSVP yes, no, maybe and even those who haven't replied.  You currently cannot use this function through your brand page.

    I just wanted to share.... 

    How can I message all the fans attending my Page’s event?

    At this time, it is not possible to message all the fans attending an event you have created on your Page. You will need to use the Page’s "Updates" feature in order to send out a message to your fans. /help/?faq=15206

    To message the event guest list FROM YOUR PERSONAL PROFILE PAGE, go to the event’s main page and click "Message All Guests" beneath the event profile photo. You will be able to send a message to all guests, or to different groups of guests based on RSVP status.

    Please note that you can only message all guests if the total number of guests who are attending, maybe attending, or who have not yet replied does not exceed 5,000. Also, if an event is hosted by a Page, the Page admin will not see the option to send a message to event guests. Individuals may be added as event admins in order to have this option.  -- I haven't seen this option though.

    +Shana.

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  • playing with hipstomatic.

    • 25 May 2010
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    On my iphone. This is the same picture of my fireplace and roses I picked from my backyard with different film and lens'. There are so many amazing photo editing apps on the iphone. I love it!

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  • Vote for your Favorite Adventure Auction Lot!

    • 24 May 2010
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    • Adventure Lots Facebook Group Bidding Russian River Valley Single Night
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    As you know, the Russian River Valley Winegrowers Millennial Council is throwing THE party of the year in Sonoma County. Single Night is an evening featuring Single Vineyard Origin wines — some of the most sought after small-lot bottlings in the world of wine — Group Bid Adventure Auction Lots, DJ music and dancing.

    All nine of the Adventure Auction Lots are sponsored by a Russian River Valley Winegrower member and the money for each lot will go to raise funds for educational programs and future events.

    There are many reasons why Single Night will be epic, but these Adventure Lots is one part of the night that we are most excited about. We guarantee, these Adventure Lots will be the most fun you will ever have at an auction.

    Learn more from our instructional (and comedic!) video on how to GROUP BID:


    We all think our Adventure Lots Videos are the best, so we are asking you, our awesome Facebook Fans, to vote for your favorite one!  Please visit our video tab on the Next Generation Wine Facebook Page and click LIKE on your favorite Adventure Lot video.

    The video with the most 'likes' will win.

          *Though you do have to be a fan to ‘like’ a video!

    To make this even more fun, we will be giving away one round-trip ticket for a future trip from Horizon/Alaska Air AND a ticket to Single Night to one random Facebook fan who participates!

    Winners will be announced next week, so make sure to vote right away!! Thanks!

    Some restrictions from Horizon/Alaska Air:

    • Travel Valid thru – January 28, 2011
    • Blackout dates – Nov. 23,24, 27-29, Dec 22-24, 26-27, 2010 & Jan 1-4, 2011
    • Fare Type – Unrestricted Coach Class • Route Authorized – Roundtrip on Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines in the Continental US, Alaska and Canada (excludes Hawaii and Mexico)
    • Other restrictions may apply

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  • ad placement #fail.

    • 24 May 2010
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    I have been going through old pictures that I posted on my Myspace page (you know, that social network that people used before Facebook and Twitter) and I found this one and it cracked me up all over again. 

    ... The reason...

    I took this picture in July of 2008, about four months after the movie came out on DVD.  I am all for uncommon ads in supermarkets (I worked on a project for the HP photosmart photo-printing kiosks in grocery stores and we had stickers on various items in-store), but if you are going to add a date to the ad, make sure to NOT use them afterward.

    Just sayin'

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  • sf friends: take a bus up to #RRVSingleNight. june 5th.

    • 23 May 2010
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    • Butterfly Restaurant C. Donatiello Wine Next Generation Wine Russian River Valley Single Night
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    TICKETS $260 Per Person

    Leave a comment for a special promotional code

    Includes

    Round Trip Luxury Coach Ride to
    Russian River Valley's C Donatiello Winery

    Glass of Wine & Light Appetizers at Butterfly

    Education Seminar

    Admission to "Single Night"
    A Single Vineyard Origin Tasting

    Single Bites Appetizers

    Live Adventure Lot Auction

    AFTER-PARTY ON THE CRUSH PAD

    4 Tickets to No Host Bar - 3oz pours

    3 Tickets for No Host Grill Items

    VIP Gift Bag

    1 Ticket to attend "Grape to Glass"
    Cellar Pass Winery Sensations Passport
    good for Friday, August 20th Only
    Value $35



    Special Thanks to our ADVENTURE AUCTION LOT SPONSORS!

     

    Take it to the River is an evening road trip to Russian River Valley Wine Country via luxury coach beginning at Butterfly restaurant on Pier 33 in San Francisco and shuttling you to and from an unforgettable night in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. You’ll be greeted at Butterfly with a glass of fine wine and an appetizer prior to boarding your custom coach to Single Night at C. Donatiello Winery in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley.

     No, Single Night is not a dating event, but a spectacular evening featuring Single Vineyard Origin wines — some of the most sought after small-lot bottlings in the world of wine — Group Bid Adventure Auction Lots, DJ music and dancing.

     Below is your custom itinerary for this first-ever wine country experience hosted by the next generation of winegrowers and vintners from the Russian River Valley, with special guest Franco Finn, MC for the Golden State Warriors.

    3:30 pm APPETIZERS & FINE WINE WITH CHEF ROBERT LAM

    The day begins with appetizers created by Chef Lam and a glass of fine wine at Butterfly restaurant in San Francisco

    4:30 pm LUXURY COACH ROAD TRIP WITH GUEST VINTNER

    From Butterfly, you’ll board a luxury coach to wine country hosted by a Russian River Valley vintner where you’ll get the inside scoop on what makes the region one of the greatest in the world

    6:30 pm SINGLE NIGHT ~ TASTE EXCLUSIVE WINES FROM 30 VINTNERS

    Upon your arrival at C. Donatiello Winery just outside of Healdsburg, California, you’ll be escorted into the state-of-the-art small lot cellar for a Single Vineyard Origin Tasting with 30 renowned wineries hosted by the next generation of farmers, winemakers and movers and shakers from the Russian River Valley.

    During the Single Vineyard Origin tasting, you’ll also sample single bites of local artisan food specialties, while our next generation vintner and grower “Cellar Teams” promote their upcoming Group Bid Adventure Auction Lots to raise funds for educational programs and future events. This will be the most fun you’ve ever had at an auction!


    8:00 pm AUCTION HOSTED BY FRANCO FINN, GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS MC 

    8:30 pm GRILLIN’, CHILLIN’ & DANCING UNDER THE STARS

    At the wrap of the Single Vineyard Origin tasting, the evening switches to the crush pad for the upcoming live Group Bid Adventure Auction Lots. A no-host bar featuring wines under $25 (offered by the taste and glass) and wallet-friendly grilled goods will continue to fuel the night. As part of your road trip package, you’ll receive 4 taste tickets and 1 dinner plate ticket.

    The Adventure Lots, personally hosted by vintners and growers, are designed for 6 to 10 people, so bring your friends to bid as a group. MC Franco Finn will call the auction on items like:

    • Plane rides over the Russian River Valley

    • A kayaking and clam bake on the Russian River

    • Classic Jeep vineyard treks

    • Hot air ballooning

    • And a winery cave tasting with more than just frills

    When the auction ends, the music begins with DJ’s Franco Finn and Samantha Vegas of The Fox 101.7 FM, transforming the winery crush pad into a dance floor for an unforgettable close to the night.

    10:00pm  Luxury coach ride back to Butterfly restaurant in San Francisco…

    So tell your friends. Check out the action lot videos in advance to plan your group bidding, and get your tickets now!

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  • random collection of food shots.

    • 22 May 2010
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    Hi my name is Shana and I am addicted to taking pictures of my food. 

    I decided to go throw my random collection of food pictures that I found on my iphone and post for you all to see.  I mean, what else would I have to do on a Saturday morning... 

    You are welcome!  :)

    +Shana. 


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  • stop it ed hardy. just stop it.

    • 18 May 2010
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    Really... Really?  A  low emission vehicle made for douche bags? 

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  • #AMGEN Bicycle Display Contest in @CourthouseSQ

    • 14 May 2010
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    • AMGEN Tour of California Courthouse Square Cupcakes Downtown Santa Rosa Trek Santa Rosa
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    This long weekend is all about cycling here in Santa Rosa.  Courthouse Square is host Saturday’s Rose Parade which starts at 10am.  The theme this year is ‘rose pedals’ which combines the traditional rose theme with a celebration of bicycles, just in time for Monday’s AMGEN Tour of California stop in Santa Rosa (which just so happens to be the home of Levi Leipheimer, the winner of the last 3 tours).  

    I am working with the Courthouse Square Merchant Association with social media, helping with @CourthouseSq on Twitter and their Facebook Page, Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa.

    Courthouse Square shops decided that they wanted to show their support for the tour by decorating their storefront windows with bicycles donated by the Trek store in Santa Rosa.  To make it into a competition, Trek donated a gift certificate as a prize for the best display.  Sift: A Cupcakery also donated a dozen cupcakes to the winner.  

    This is where we need you guys, the Facebook Fans!  Each store thinks their storefront is the best, so we need you to vote for your favorite one! 

    Please visit our Courthouse Square AMGEN Tour Photo Album and click LIKE on the picture of your favorite display.   There is a glare from the sun hitting the windows, so I encourage you to come visit downtown to see the display’s in person.

    The image with the most ‘likes’ will win. 

    To make this even more fun, we will be giving away a dozen cupcakes to one random Facebook fan who participates!   Winners will be announced on Monday, so make sure to vote right away!!

    Thanks!

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  • @KnockKnockSR's super food of the day is....

    • 13 May 2010
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    • Delivery Service Knock Knock Santa Rosa Knock Knock!
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    Knock Knock! Super Food of the Week: SPINACH!

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    Now you should be asking youself yourself one of three things. 

    1.  Why isn't Big Gay Al on South Park anymore?

    2.  Who is Knock Knock?

    3. Why haven't had spinach in so long when I love it so much? (which is what I thought when I saw Knock Knock! post this picture on their Facebook page.

    I will go ahead and answer number two for you guys (it is the only question I actually have a question to).   Knock Knock! is a brand new Personal Shopping & Delivery service in Santa Rosa.  It was recently started by three of the most creative people I know. The idea is that you tell them where to shop and what to buy.  They pick up and deliver products from ALL the local stores and restaurants you love...

    • Alcohol and Tobacco Products (with vaild ID)
    • Take-out Restaurant Meals
    • Party Trays/Supplies
    • Grocery/Retail Personal Shopping
    • Gift and Flower Delivery
    • Department Store Personal Shopping
    • Errand Service (Post Office, Dry Cleaning, item pickup/drop-off, copy services, etc.)
    • ...and much MUCH more! Just ask them about special orders (and orders out of the city)!

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    Hello! My name is Shana Ray, a Digital (Social Media) Marketing Director, working with wineries, restaurants & tech.

    My main website can be found at http://shanaray.com but I use this one as my social media/wine/food/music/llama blog and my way to get out my frustrations with the stuffiness that sometimes comes with wine.

    ...and I have red hair and can usually be heard before I am seen.

    I am a partner at Two Five Media and a Digital Media + PR Manager for Collaborize Classroom http://CollaborizeClassroom.com/blog

    .... yup, llamas.

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