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>> RSVP Deadline is Noon 22nd, printing the list out at that time <<
Save the date, July 22nd 7pm until 2am, for the Comic-Con Tweetup! A Tweetup is a Twitter Meetup, and well, you surely know what Comic-Con is, and together are sure to be a great time for everyone. Costumes are encouraged!
** The #CCTweetup will be in Downtown SD at the spectacular new Voyeur, and no Comic-Con ticket required, but 21+ Only **
>> ** No Comic-Con Ticket Required! ** <<
>> ** Event Starts 7pm-Ends at 2am ** <<
@DowntownRob is partnering with @UTStreet, @SDUT, and @SDComicCon to host this special Tweetup! The @UTStreet staff will be on hand to cover and photograph the Tweetup in all it's glory, so don't be surprised if you see your photo on their web sites or in the paper, especially those wearing costumes!
A big big thanks to our sponsors:
Blue Angel Vodka - Providing drinks from 7pm to 8pm, with drink specials after that.
Vertical Inc. - Publisher of Japanese Manga and other books. Giving away:
- vol. 1-6 of Black Jack by Osamu Tezuka, the "godfather of manga" in Japan
- complete set of Dororo also by Tezuka
- complete set of To Terra, with a first volume signed by its creator, Keiko Takemiya
@DLushLife - Luxury beverage in Fashion Valley: Platinum card giveaway (free D'Lush drinks for an entire year) and 5-10 $5 gift card giveaways.
@MonsterMusic - The Beast of energy drinks: Their street team will be handing out product the night of.
@TheSofiaHotel - Luxury Hotel in Downtown: The Sofia Hotel has donated one or two VIP Suite to be given away!
@HolidayMatinee - Collective of Creativity: T-Shirts and plenty of promotion.
@xsanguin - The Largest Comic-Con Afterparty, July 25th: Awesome afterparty at SPIN that we love, and they love us! Buy tickets now.
@ChrisCantore - Legendary San Diego Radio Personality: He's on board to emcee and promote the event! :-)
@DiscoverSD - Providing Tweetup promo & coverage on their web site, and the night of with a staff photographer.
@PokenPrincess - Giving away 6 Pokens the night of the Tweetup, as well as selling Pokens that night. (Don't miss their HI-4 event at the Hilton Bayside on the 25th, buy a Poken for free entry.)
We'll have more last-minute giveaways from Sony, ZombieLand/ZombieWalk, and more.
Upcoming Events:
- The Syrah Wine-Down Tweetup on Sunday 26th: Join us to celebrate, reminiscence, rewind, and unwind after the crazy 5 day event that is known as Comic-Con.
- I'll be speaking at the Cool Twitter Conference in Los Angeles July 31st, and we'll be giving away a Cool Twitter t-shirt, and a pass the LA event.
- Hit the Del Mar Racetrack August 8th for the big Cool As Ever TECH #SDTweetup http://bit.ly/u09vo...
Quick Highlights:
- HBO/True-Blood Happy hours Thurs and Friday 7pm - 9pm at Rock Bottom and one other hidden venue that you can ask me about. And Sat 7pm - 10pm at Bondi. Giveaways, food, drinks.
Oh, and don't forget to check out the 2009 SignOn San Diego Comic-Con Guide
Follow @DowntownRob on Twitter for the latest details!
Thanks!
Who do you want to appear at the Tweetup? @ reply me and RT the RSVP invite to them, and I'll work with the Union-Tribune team to invite personalities you want to see.
FYI this event starts at 7pm, get there early. About 9 or 10pm the DJs will start, and partying continues until 1 or 2am!
Please arrive early to guarantee entry and allow for finding parking, etc. Prizes and giveaways will be around 8pm-ish I think.
Announcing Blue Angel Vodka sponsoring free drinks from 7pm-8pm, with drink specials all night after that.
The UStream URL for the CCTweetup:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/comic-con-tweetup![]()
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Get there early!! 1st come 1st in, and RSVP guestlist closes 10ish, there may be cover after that!
We are giving away 2 VIP Suite Room nights now instead of just one! Your chancing of winning just doubled!!!! You have to love The Sofia Hotel!
Sorry for the dress code issues, no shorts or sandals is weak... will keep in mind for future events.
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Hey, help spread the word via Twitter and Facebook to your friends and followers, let's pack Voyeur and rock the house. Cosplay and costumes encouraged, too! Please say Hi to me on Twitter, too. :-)