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Artisan Confections, Beverages, Kitchenware, and Lifestyle Brands Sought for Unique Partner Opportunities with Upscale Dessert Showcase
Specialty dessert. beverage, kitchenware, and lifestyle artisans now have inventive and effective options for regularly showcasing their artisan products, generating brand and product buzz, and connecting with food and lifestyle editors, culinary connoisseurs, recognizable names, urban sophisticates, and influential industry insiders, courtesy of the South'spremier celebration of sweets.
May 29, 2011
Sugar Social - An Exclusive Dessert & Cocktail Experience, taking place approximately every other month in Nashville*s most chic and unexpected venues, is a unique showcase of specialty sweets and beverages that caters to 21+ foodies, dessert lovers, edible art aficionados, chocolate and confections connoisseurs, cocktail enthusiasts, food and lifestyle writers, urban sophisticates, tastemakers, influential industry notables, and recognizable names. Sugar Social promotes sampling, shopping, sipping, and socializing in an intimate upscale environment. Offering a variety of exhibitor, gift bag, in-kind, and monetary partner options, Sugar Social is the ideal venue to put your brand directly in front of a target audience that appreciates the ART of sugar and chooses to enjoy dessert first. The next Sugar Social is tentatively scheduled for Thursday evening, June 23.
Gabe*s Gurl Event Productions, a Nashville-based boutique event producer, creates upscale tasting events that (1) allow food, beverage, and dessert connoisseurs to discover innovative, high-quality new-to-market (or new-to-them!) eats and sips AND (2) afford the most unique and fabulous specialty food, beverage, kitchenware, and lifestyle brands fresh new promotional and sampling opportunities to showcase their products and connect with consumers, food media, industry professionals, and tastemakers in a sophisticated but casual environment. Our social marketing opportunities put innovative products and artisan brands in front of a discerning audience, all of whom seek to discover and indulge in premium sweets, treats and taste innovations.
For additional information, or to reserve participation, artisans and gourmet brands should contact Gabe's Gurl Event Productions at GabesGurlEP@yahoo.com. Event admission is available at http://SugarSocial.eventbrite.com, and company details can be found at http://GalleryofGourmet.com.
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Sugar Social Celebrates the Season with "Summer Sweets and Stylish Treats" Dessert and Cocktail Experience at Nashville City Club
Gabe's Gurl Event Productions and Nashville City Club announce an indulgent collaboration and welcome several brand partners to the South's premier tasting soiree
June 17, 2011
Nashville, TN- Sugarists, foodies, tastemakers, and savvy consumers in need of a sophisticated sugar fix are in for a unique evening. Gabe's Gurl Event Productions and Nashville City Club have collaborated to present the summer edition of Sugar Social - An Exclusive Dessert & Cocktail Experience. "Summer Sweets & Stylish Treats" takes place at the Nashville City Club Thursday, June 23, from 6-8pm, and features the summer-inspired creations of NCC Executive Chef Toby Willis, luscious sweets, a cash bar, and more. Tickets are $25 for VIP Sugarist, $35 Confections Connoisseur, which includes early entry, reception, and a SWAG Sack gourmet gift bag of delicious treats, and are available at www.SugarSocial.eventbrite.com.
Sugar Social - An Exclusive Dessert & Cocktail Experience, taking place six times annually, is an upscale 21+ tasting soiree that showcases the endless creativity of sweets and spirits, created and developed by Nashville's boutique event producer Gabe's Gurl Event Productions. Launched in February 2010, and the only event of its kind in the southeast, Sugar Social allows specialty dessert, chocolate, pastry, beverage, and lifestyle brands to connect on an intimate level, share their stories, and showcase their exceptional quality products to a sophisticated audience of food and wine aficionados, food and lifestyle journalists and bloggers, industry notables, tastemakers, and recognizable names. Sugar Social treats guests to unlimited tastes from a decadent selection of dessert, beverages, and confections, b. Merry's eclectic wine and cocktail concoctions, the Sweet Boutique cash gift shop, and an ideal atmosphere for socializing, sipping, shopping, and discovering exceptional products to sweeten their lives, celebrations, and occasions. A variety of innovative sponsor and partner opportunities is always available for brands wishing to explore fresh methods of brand building and generating buzz.
Brand partners to be featured at the summer edition on June 23 include b. Merry Group, Copa Di Vino wine, Beve Mobile Coffee, Ooh La La Delights, Mama Siran's, Naivetea, Cascal Handcrafted All-Natural Soda, Noi Gifts and Gourmet, BookSwim, Cocktail Cakes, (seed), Weiman, and SWAG Sack.
The newly renovated Nashville City Club is located on the 20th floor of the 4th & Church building at 201 4th Avenue North in the heart of downtown, and offers a premium member experience and convenient garage parking. Small businesses, artisans, and corporate brands are encouraged to participate. Find detailed information about Sugar Social at www.SugarSocial.GabesGurlEP.com or contact Gabe's Gurl Event Productions.
Contact: Melissa Parks
Gabe's Gurl Event Productions
GabesGurlEP@yahoo.com
(615) 243-4539
www.GabesGurlEP.com
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Sugar Social Celebrates First Birthday with "R E D, Haute, SWEET" Confections and Cocktails Tasting at Zeitlin & Co InTown
The South's Premier Tasting Soiree and Nashville's Urban Specialist in Residential Real Estate Announce an Indulgent Collaboration and Welcome Several Brand Partners
January 31, 2011
Nashville, TN - Sugarists, foodies, tastemakers, connoisseurs, and savvy consumers in need of a sophisticated sugar fix are in for an indulgent treat! Sugar Social - An Exclusive Dessert & Cocktail Experience and Zeitlin & Co InTown have collaborated to present the very first tasting of 2011, taking place at the office of the urban residential real estate authority in the Gulch on Thursday, February 10 at 5:30 pm.
Sugar Social - An Exclusive Dessert & Cocktail Experience is an upscale tasting soiree for 21+ gourmet confections and beverage connoisseurs and a unique social marketing platform to showcase the endless creativity of sweets and spirits created and developed by Nashville-based Gabe*s Gurl Event Productions. Launched in February 2010, and the only event of its kind in the southeast, Sugar Social is THE venue for specialty dessert, chocolate, pastry, and beverage brands to connect on an intimate level, share their stories, and showcase their products to a sophisticated demographic of food and wine aficionados, food and lifestyle writers and bloggers, industry professionals, tastemakers, and recognizable names. Sugar Social treats guests to unlimited tastes from a substantial Dessert Bar and grown-up candy station, b. Merry*s eclectic wine and cocktail concoctions, the Sweet Boutique cash gift shop, and an ideal atmosphere for socializing, networking, product discovering, and brand building. A variety of innovative sponsor and partner opportunities is always available.
Brand partners joining Sugar Social and b. Merry in Nashville's sweetest celebration at Zeitlin & Co include Cascal Handcrafted All-Natural Soda, Noi Gifts and Gourmet, BookSwim, Cocktail Cakes, (seed), Weiman, and SWAG Sack, to name a few.
Zeitlin & Co InTown is located at 909 Division Street in Nashville's trendy Gulch neighborhood and offers convenient free parking. Small businesses and entrepreneurs as well as corporate brands are encouraged to participate. For information about Sugar Social - An Exclusive Dessert & Cocktail Experience, contact Melissa Parks at Gabe*s Gurl Event Productions, GabesGurlEP@yahoo.com. Purchase tickets and find detailed information about Sugar Social at http://SugarSocial.eventbrite.com. and learn more about Sugar Social at http://SugarSocial.GabesGurlEP.com.
Contact: Melissa Parks
Gabe's Gurl Event Productions
(615) 243-4539
http://SugarSocial.eventbrite.com
GabesGurlEP@yahoo.com
www.GabesGurlEP.com
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Sugar Social and The Standard Sweeten December with Inaugural Celebration of Chocolate, Confections, and Cocktails
The South's Premier Tasting Soiree and Nashville's Top Fine Dining Restaurant Announce an Indulgent Collaboration and Welcome Several Brand Partners
November 30, 2010
Nashville, TN - Guests ready to get their chocolate fix are in for an indulgent treat! Sugar Social - An Exclusive Dessert Tasting Experience and The Standard at The Smith House have joined forces to present the very first *Chocolat Affaire de Coeur*, set to take place amid the stunning d*cor and ambience that is The Standard, on Saturday, December 11 at 2pm.
The Standard is located in The Smith House, Nashville's only remaining grand townhouse from the 1840's era still standing. It has a rich history and continues to be an integral part of life in downtown Nashville. The Standard was voted *Best Marriage of Restaurant and Chef* by the Nashville Scene, and is known for stellar cuisine and impeccable service. *The opportunity to work with Joshua Smith and The Standard is beyond amazing, says Melissa Parks, Sugar Social founder and President of Gabe*s Gurl Event Productions. *Foodies, culinary professionals, and tastemakers alike know it*s all in the presentation, and we are very excited to offer our very first chocolate soiree to our guests and city in such a notable and respected venue with a host of fabulous brands.* Adds Galen Johnson of b. Merry, *Having a platform to showcase the endless power of sweets and spirits is intoxicating. Sugar Social is certainly taking its place as the sweet 'boutique* event of the south.*
Brand partners joining Sugar Social and b. Merry in the chocolate celebration at The Standard include Cascal Handcrafted All-Natural Soda, Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Noi Gifts and Gourmet, BookSwim, Cocktail Cakes, (seed), and SWAG Sack, to name a few.
Sugar Social - An Exclusive Dessert Tasting Experience is a unique tasting soiree for 21+ gourmet confections and beverage connoisseurs created and developed by Nashville-based Gabe*s Gurl Event Productions. Launched in February 2010, and the only event of its kind in the southeast, Sugar Social is THE upscale *social marketing* platform for specialty dessert, chocolate, pastry, and beverage brands to connect on an intimate level, share their stories, and showcase their products to a sophisticated demographic of food and wine aficionados, food and lifestyle writers and bloggers, industry professionals, tastemakers, and recognizable names. Sugar Social treats guests to unlimited tastes from a substantial Dessert Bar and candy station, b. Merry*s fine wine and cocktail pairings, the Sweet Boutique cash gift shop, and an ideal atmosphere for socializing, networking, product discovering, and brand building. A variety of innovative sponsor and partner opportunities are always available.
The Standard at The Smith House is located at 167 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard in Nashville, TN, with parking options nearby. Small businesses and entrepreneurs as well as corporate brands are encouraged to participate. For information about Sugar Social - An Exclusive Dessert Tasting Experience, contact Melissa Parks at Gabe*s Gurl Event Productions, GabesGurlEP@yahoo.com or (615) 243-4539 or Galen Johnson, Galen@bmerrygroup.com or (917) 972-8325. Purchase tickets & find detailed information about Sugar Social at http://SugarSocial.eventbrite.com.
Contact: Melissa Parks
Gabe's Gurl Event Productions
(615) 243-4539
http://SugarSocial.eventbrite.com
GabesGurlEP@yahoo.com
www.GabesGurlEP.com
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Dessert Lovers Get Sweet New Reason to Indulge Beginning this Valentine’s Day
Chocolate lovers, sugar aficionados, and those harboring an inner passion for sweets will be treated to an afternoon that satisfies their cravings for delicious taste treats every month, compliments of Nashville-based host and organizer Gabe’s Gurl Event Productions.
Nashville, TN, February 09, 2010 -- Gabe‘s Gurl Event Productions, a new boutique specialty event producer and brand promotions company, announces the launch of Sugar Social, which debuts with the Valentine’s Edition on Saturday, February 13 from 2pm-5pm. This exclusive 21+ dessert experience will take place at “O” Gallery, 42 Arcade, in downtown Nashville. The monthly tasting and social will allow foodies and confections connoisseurs to discover and sample high-quality chocolates and sweets, experience and purchase non-edible themed gifts, and sample select wines and spirits that tie in to the month’s theme and menu. The February event treats all guests to VIP status.
“Gabe‘s Gurl Event Productions is recognizing and catering to a niche under-served market- Middle Tennessee sugarists and foodies alike have very few regular gatherings for satisfying their cravings”, says founder and president Melissa Parks. “GGEP is combining food marketing with creative events to offer sugar artists greater brand exposure and a premium avenue for reaching their consumer on a regular basis, all while providing fresh social events for dessert and food lovers to enjoy.“ Parks adds, “The gourmet food industry is extremely competitive and rapidly evolving, and we’re excited to provide this social marketing approach.” Sugar Social will provide its participants and guests a level of exclusivity and value each month; exhibit space is limited, and guests will have the opportunity to choose their level of involvement with different ticket price points, varying from admission only to full VIP status which includes swag.
Artisan confections, chocolate, dessert, and cake makers, as well as restaurants, bakeries, and others who make or sell gourmet sweets or sweets-themed gifts, jewelry, or home décor are encouraged to visit
http://SugarSocial.ning.com for information. Tickets are currently on sale at http://SugarSocial.eventbrite.com. Sponsor opportunities are available on a monthly basis, and interested food industry brands and corporate entities can email or call Melissa for details and custom involvement.
Gabe’s Gurl Event Productions creates promotional opportunities for specialty food and beverage brands, excursions and sampling events celebrating the Art of food, and social marketing for entrepreneurs, companies, and individuals that gets people talking. Other company brands include Sugar Is Art Gallery, Gallery of Gourmet, Runway Marketing Boutique, and Destination Dinner. More on Sugar Social can be found at http://SugarSocial.ning.com for information. Tickets are currently on sale at http://SugarSocial.eventbrite.com. Sponsor opportunities are available on a monthly basis, and interested food industry brands and corporate entities can email or call Melissa for details and custom involvement.http://SugarSocial.ning.com/events/sugar-social. Discover Gabe’s Gurl Event Productions at http://GalleryofGourmet.com and http://RunwayMarketingBoutique.com, email GabesGurlEP@gmail.com, or call (615) 243-4539.
Gabe's Gurl Event Productions
Melissa Parks
(615) 243-4539
GabesGurlEP@gmail.com
SugarSocial.ning.com
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