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202 Market

October 27th, 2009    5:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.

This is a free event and all are welcome to come, eat free appetizers, and be merry!

Our second Ad2uesday of the year was a success as we all gathered in the loft of 202 Market to celebrate the past and future of Ad2 Roanoke.  Attendees included several past presidents of Ad2, branded with prom queen style ribbons, as well as other past members who continue to support Ad2 in all that we do.

Everyone was a good sport as raffle tickets were forced down their throats for amazing prizes like an original Gameboy complete with Madden ’96, a Polaroid camera, and the best prize of all, a Thighmaster and VHS tape claiming to give you a “firm fanny.”  Superlatives were also given out to deserving members Tony Pearman and Todd Marcum for being the “Most Likely to Be Bigshots”; Brad Soroka for “Most Likely to be on MTV”; Amanda Snapp DeHaven for “Most Likely to document everything”; and Lindy Adams “For Most Likely to be a Governess.”  All of our recipients gave humble acceptance speeches highlighting the ways in which Ad2 has helped them catapult their careers to where they are today.

As promised in all our invitations, a gold lame board of embarrassment featuring “Mr. T” asked members to purchase photos of themselves from past Ad2 days.  Our friends at 202 also made up a special drink menu that was a hit! Bartenders furiously mixed Totally Tubular Tinis, and AquaNet blue motorcycles to very happy patrons.

Thanks again to all who came out in support of us.  We wouldn’t be here and able to throw such a fabulous party without you!  Special thanks also go out to Huong and Jeff for taking these beautiful pictures.  I don’t know how they managed to make an 80s party look glamorous, but then again that’s why they’re professionals…

It’s official, I spoke with Steve FM and they will be taking requests and playing whever WE want at the Ad2 Reunion!  Steve FM hosts parties every Tuesday night at 202 playing music and videos from the 80s and 90s, and it’s always a great time.  This coming Tuesday will be even better with the addition of Ad2 Roanoke past and current members all jamming out and reminscing over their favorite videos and favorite experiences from Ad2.  Can’t wait to see everyone this coming Tuesday!

   I just got back from a planning meeting with Danny at 202 Market about the upcoming Ad2 Reunion.  First of all let me say that this venue and this manager could not be better or more fun to work with.  Not only are they letting us completely take over their loft, but they’re also creating a specialty menu of drink and snackie items to go along with our theme.  I don’t know specifics yet, but some ideas we tossed around were Banaramas, Totally Tubular Tinis, slap to your wrist shots, Gold Chain Mr. Tea’s, and Aqua Nets.  Stay tuned for more details and continue to save the date, Tuesday, 9/8 at 6:00 in the loft of 202 Market in downtown Roanoke.

Hope to see you all there! 

Join Ad2 Roanoke for a free sugar rush from Bubblecake. As our first Ad2uesday event, all current and prospective members are invited to Bubblecake on Crystal Spring Ave in South Roanoke for delicious, and complementary, Ad2 branded cupcakes designed by our friends at Bubblecake! Here, you will get to know our current board members, learn more about Ad2 Roanoke, and get covered in sprinkles. This is a ticketed event, so contact ad2@ad2roanoke.org to reserve your ticket.  If you aren’t a planner, but get a craving for sugar-laced advertising  just show up at the door and mention Ad2. See you there!

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