GPPN

Next Event - Tuesday - November 17, 2009

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Please join GPPN for our Pre-Thanksgiving Networking Mixer at Jolly's Dueling Pianos!

Tuesday, November 17
6:00PM to 8:30PM
Jolly's Dueling Pianos
http://www.jollysduelingpianos.com/
2006 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals and enjoy a sampling of complimentary appetizers from Chef Brendan Smith of b*smith gourmet catering.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, and Door Prizes. Special thanks to our sponsors: The Kimmel Center, Clear Channel and Philadelphia Cinema Alliance. Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

Please RSVP by Monday, November 16, 2009 via Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. To learn more about the IBA, or to join, please visit their website at http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Next Event - Thursday, October 15th

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Please join GPPN for our October Networking Mixer in Old City at Q BBQ and Tequila!

Thursday, October 15
6:00PM to 8:30PM
Q BBQ and Tequila
www.Qoldcity.com
207 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals and enjoy a sampling of Q BBQ and Tequila's fantastic menu, including a Ribs Tasting you won't want to miss!

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, and Door Prizes. Special thanks to our sponsors: The Kimmel Center, Clear Channel and Philadelphia Cinema Alliance. Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 14, 2009 via Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. To learn more about the IBA, or to join, please visit their website at http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Next Event - Monday, September 28, 2009

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Please join GPPN for our September Networking Mixer at The Vault in the lower level at Del Frisco's!

Monday, September 28
6:00PM to 8:30PM
Del Frisco's
1426 Chestnut Street
The Vault (Lower Level)
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals and enjoy a sampling of Del Frisco's fantastic menu.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, Door Prizes. Special thanks to our sponsors: The Kimmel Center and Clear Channel. Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

Joining us for the evening will be our friends at Equality Forum and the National Lesbian Gay Journalists Association for a preview of LGBT History Month in October.

Please RSVP by Sunday, September 27, 2009 via Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. To learn more about the IBA, or to join, please visit their website at http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Next Event - Thursday, August 13, 2009

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Please join GPPN for our August Networking Mixer at Prive in Old City!

Thursday, August 13
6:00PM to 8:30PM
Prive
www.priveoldcity.com
246 Market Street, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals and enjoy a sampling of Prive's fantastic menu.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, Door Prizes. Special thanks to our sponsors: Kimmel Center, Clear Channel, PHAG, and Absolute Abstract. Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

The evening will feature our Marketing Minute Program. If you'd like your 15 seconds of fame, be prepared to come up to the mic and tell us all about your business and who you'd like to network with at the event.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 12, 2009 via Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. To learn more about the IBA, or to join, please visit their website at www.ibaphiladelphia.org

Next Event - Tuesday - July 21, 2009

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Please join GPPN for our July Networking Mixer at Stir Lounge!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Stir Lounge
www.stirphilly.com
1705 Chancellor Street
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals and support our friends at Stir Lounge - one of Philly's many LGBT-owned businesses.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, Door Prizes - special thanks to the Kimmel Center. Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

The evening will feature our Marketing Minute Program. If you'd like your 15 seconds of fame, be prepared to come up to the mic and tell us all about your business and who you'd like to network with at the event.

Please RSVP by Monday, July 20, 2009 via Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. To learn more about the IBA, or to join, please visit their website at http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Next Event - Wednesday June 17, 2009

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Please join GPPN for our June Networking Mixer just off Kelly Drive at the Water Works!

Wednesday, June 17, 2009
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Water Works Restaurant
640 Water Works Drive (Kelly Drive)
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals, and enjoy a sampling of the Water Works fantastic menu.

In honor of National LGBT Pride Month, GPPN will honor individuals and organizations in three categories for their significant contributions to the LGBT community. The GPPN Pride in the Community Awards will recognize Philanthropy, Volunteer Service, and a Service Organization.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, Door Prizes. Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network. Also, if you'd like to stay for dinner at the Water Works following the event, they will be offering a special three course prix fixe menu for $45/person. Reservations are encouraged at 215-236-9000.

Special Thanks to the Kimmel Center, Water Works, and the Philadelphia Cinema Alliance for their generous support.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 16, 2009 via Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. To learn more about the IBA, or to join, please visit their website at http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Next Event - Monday May 11, 2009

2009-05-05T13:45:00.000-07:00

Please join GPPN for our May Networking Mixer at Gardenia Restaurant on the main floor of the Philadelphia Art Alliance.

Monday, May 11, 2009
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Gardenia Restaurant at the Philadelphia Art Alliance
251 South 18th Street (just south of Rittenhouse Square)
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals, and enjoy a sampling of Gardenia's fantastic menu.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, Door Prizes. Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

Special thanks to the Kimmel Center and Clear Channel for door prizes and their on-going support.

We'll be joined by our friends from the Philadelphia Art Alliance with a preview of their upcoming exhibits and events.

Please RSVP by Sunday, May 10, 2009 through Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Next Event - Wednesday, April 15, 2009

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Please join GPPN for our April Networking Mixer at Les Bons Temps.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Les Bons Temps
114 South 12th Street
Between Chestnut and Sansom
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals, find out the latest news about Equality Forum and enjoy a sampling of Les Bons Temps fantastic appetizers.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, Door Prizes from Kimmel Center, Les Bons Temps and Clear Channel.

Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 14, 2009 through Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Pictures from the Palm

2009-04-04T18:49:00.001-07:00

Special Thanks to our guest photographer - HughE Dillon.

Next Event - Monday, March 23, 2009

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Please join GPPN for our March Networking Mixer at The Palm Restaurant!

Monday, March 23, 2009
6:00pm to 8:30pm
The Palm Restaurant - 2nd Floor
200 South Broad Street, The Bellevue
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals, and enjoy a sampling of The Palm's fantastic menu.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, Door Prizes - special thanks to the Kimmel Center. Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

The evening will feature our Marketing Minute Program. If you'd like your 15 seconds of fame, be prepared to come up to the mic and tell us all about your business and who you'd like to network with at the event.

We'll also have an update from our friends at the Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation.

Please RSVP by Friday, March 20, 2009 through Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Next Event - Tuesday, February 17, 2009

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Please join GPPN for our post-Valentine's Day networking mixer at La Bourse Bar & Lounge in the lobby of the Sofitel.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009
6:00pm to 8:30pm
La Bourse Bar (at the Sofitel)
120 South 17th Street (at Sansom Street)
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals, and enjoy a sampling of La Bourse's fantastic menu.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, and Door Prizes - special thanks to the Kimmel Center. Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

Please RSVP by Monday, February 16, 2009 through Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Next Event - January 22, 2009

2009-01-19T07:05:00.002-08:00

Please join GPPN for our first networking mixer of 2009 at Sole Food!

Thursday, January 22, 2009
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Sole Food at Lowes Hotel
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals, and enjoy a sampling of Sole Food's fantastic menu.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, and Door Prizes - special thanks to the Kimmel Center. Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 22, 2009 through Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Next Event - Monday, November 17, 2008

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Please join GPPN for our November networking mixer on the Avenue of the Arts at Upstares at Varalli!

Monday, November 17, 2008
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Upstares at Varalli
1345 Locust Street (corner of Broad and Locust)
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals, and enjoy a sampling of Varalli's fantastic menu.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, and Door Prizes! Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network!

November will be our "Marketing Minute" event. If you would like to participate, be prepared to have your 15 seconds of fame. You'll have an opportunity to give us all a quick sound-byte about your business and who you'd like to network with.

Also joining us for the evening will be our friends from the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund (DVLF) with an update of their upcoming events.

Please RSVP by Sunday, November 16, 2008 through Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

GPPN October 2008 Event

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Please join GPPN for our October networking mixer at the Water Works Restaurant and Lounge.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008
6:00pm to 8:30pm
The Water Works Restaurant and Lounge
640 Water Works Drive
(Directly behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art)
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals on the Water Works' riverside veranda overlooking the picturesque Schuylkill River and Boathouse Row.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials and Door Prizes! Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network!

Free public parking is available. The restaurant also offers $10 valet parking.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 11, 2008 through Evite.

To learn more about our host or to get detailed directions, please visit their website at http://www.thewaterworksrestaurant.com/

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Next Event - Wednesday September 17, 2008

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Please join GPPN for our September networking mixer down on the water at Keating's River Grill and Bar at the Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing!

Wednesday, August 17, 2008
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Keating's River Grill and Bar
201 South Columbus Blvd (Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing)
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals and enjoy a sampling of Keating's fantastic menu. Also enjoy Keating's recently refurbished terrace with views of the riverfront.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, Door Prizes! Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

Metered street parking available nearby, or self park and valet parking available at the hotel.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 16, 2008 through Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Next Event - Thursday August 7, 2008

2008-07-02T18:54:00.001-07:00

Please join GPPN for an early August networking mixer at one of Philadelphia's most talked about new restaurants, Chima Brazilian Steakhouse!

Thursday, August 7, 2008
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
1901 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals and enjoy a sampling of Chima's fantastic menu.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, Door Prizes! Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

If you'd like to stay for dinner following the event, we strongly recommend calling Chima ahead of time to make a reservation, as Thursday night is a busy evening. You can reach Chima at 215-525-3233.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 6, 2008 through Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Pictures from Jack's Firehouse

2008-07-02T18:53:00.000-07:00

Many Thanks to our guest photographer HughE Dillon for the great pictures.

June Event - Monday, June 30, 2008

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Please join GPPN for our June networking mixer at one of the Art Museum's hot-spots, Jack's Firehouse! And for the more adventurous folks, join us on a free "behind the scenes" tour of Eastern State Penitentiary too!

Monday, June 30, 2008
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Jack's Firehouse
2130 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals. Our very own Thom Cardwell will be offering us his annual "preview" of the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. $5 Cover, Cash Bar, Appetizers, Door Prizes! Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

For those interested, a special 30-minute GPPN tour of the nearby Eastern State Penitentiary will leave from Jack's Firehouse promptly at 6:15. The Penitentiary is one of America's most historic prisons - once home to Al Capone! This is one tour you won't soon forget.

Please RSVP by Friday, June 27, 2008 through Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

For more information about our hosts, please visit their website at http://www.jacksfirehouse.com/

Next Event - June 2008

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Please check back soon for details.

Pictures from Patou

2008-06-02T08:48:00.001-07:00

Many Thanks to our guest photographer HughE Dillon for the great pictures.

May Event - Wednesday May 28, 2008

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Please join GPPN in Old City at Patou!

Wednesday, May 28, 2008
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Patou Restaurant
312 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with other LGBT professionals and enjoy a sampling of Patou's fabulous menu. $5 Cover, Cash Bar with Drink Specials and Appetizers, Door Prizes. And as always, bring along your business cards to network, network, network. You need to have a business card to enter the drawing for door prizes!

Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 27, 2008 through Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/.

For more information about our hosts, please visit their website at http://www.patourestaurant.com/

Pictures from Absolute Abstract & Absolute POP!

2008-04-23T11:38:00.001-07:00

Many Thanks to our guest photographer HughE Dillon for the great pictures.

Next Event - April 17, 2008

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Please join GPPN in Midtown Village at Absolute Abstract & Absolute POP!

Thursday, April 17, 2008
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Absolute Abstract & Absolute POP!
134-141 South 13th Street (between Walnut & Sansom)
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with other LGBT professionals and enjoy a LIVE painting demonstration by Local Pop Artist John Stango.

$10 Cover, OPEN BAR, Appetizers, and Door Prizes. Food and drink provided by the generous support of Portofino Restaurant and Absolut Vodka.

And as always, bring along your business cards to network, network, network. You need to have a business card to enter the drawing for door prizes!

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 16, 2008 through Evite.

For more information about our hosts, please visit their website at http://www.absoluteabstractart.com/

Pictures from G Lounge

2008-04-08T13:54:00.000-07:00

Many Thanks to our guest photographer HughE Dillon for the great pictures.

Next Event - March 28, 2008

2008-03-03T10:30:00.001-08:00

Please welcome in the Spring season with GPPN at one of Philadelphia's newest hot spots - G Lounge!

Friday, March 28, 2008
6:00pm to 8:30pm
G Lounge
111 S. 17th Street
(Davio's Lower Level)
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with other LGBT professionals and enjoy a Special Preview of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation's recently refreshed marketing campaign, presented in cooperation with the Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers. Door Prizes.

And as always, bring along your business cards to network, network, network.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/.

Please RSVP by Thursday, March 27, 2008 through Evite.

For more information about our host G Lounge, please visit their website at http://www.thebestlounge.com/