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 Latino
Professional Network "Carnaval! A Night in Rio" Networking Event and
Celebration at The Kress in Hollywood! Featuring Complimentary Caipirinhas and
Mojitos, Complimentary Rum and South American Wine Tasting, Live Samba Dancers
& Samba Show, Live Bossa Nova Ensemble, Complimentary Tropical- Inspired
Appetizers, Live Salsa by "ANGEL LEBRON Y SU SABOR LATINO" and "JOHNNY POLANCO
Y SU CONJUNTO AMISTAD, Rock En Espanol by Vida Tinta, Cigar Lounge, and More! Thursday,
February 11, 2010, 6:30pm- 2:00am! RSVP
REQUIRED!
 Join
the LPN for its highly-anticipated Kick-Off Event of 2010 at the Hollywood
Hotspot- The Kress! Attend LA's
Premier Networking Event at this Hollywood landmark featuring Rooftop Patio,
Ballroom, Sushi Terrace, Japanese Restaurant, and Vegas Ultra- Lounge/ Night
Club!
Network, Socialize, and
Celebrate with over 1,400 Latino Professionals and Community Leaders in a
beautiful, colorful setting reminiscent of Carnaval!---RSVP REQUIRED!
HUGE ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP- THREE BANDS, INCLUDING TWO OF
LA'S HOTTEST SALSA BANDS, DANCERS, AND DJS.
Savor the
refreshing flavor of Complimentary Caipirinhas and Mojitos! Live
Samba Dancers! Complimentary
Rum and South American Wine Tasting! Live
Bossa Nova Ensemble! Two
DJs spinning in the lounge and on Hollywood's only rooftop patio!
And, as the evening's highlight, we
will feature two of LA's hottest and most legendary salsa acts on the main
ballroom or salsa level- "Angel Lebron y Su Sabor Latino" and Salsa Legend-
Johnny Polanco y Su Conjunto Amistad!--TWO HEADLINERS IN THE SAME EVENT!
Inspired by the vibrant colors, explosive
pageantry, and spectacle of Carnaval in Rio De Janeiro, the Latino
Professional Network ("LPN") and
its President, Alejandro Menchaca, Esq., extend a cordial and personal
invitation to you and your guests to join 1,400
Latino professionals and community leaders at "Carnaval!
A Night in Rio" Networking Event, Complimentary Tropical Spirits Tasting, and
Celebration! Thursday,February
11, 2010, 6:30pm- 1:30am! Make sure to invite friends,
colleagues, and co-workers!
 ABOUT THE
KRESS (FIVE AMAZING LEVELS): The
Kress is Hollywood's Newest and Hottest Dining and Entertainment Destination
which has been reserved exclusively for LPN! It
is the newest venture of restaurant and nightclub magnate Mike Viscuzo, who
revived the Gas Lamp District in San Diego! KRESS
IS ONLY 10-15 MINS FROM DOWNTOWN, PASADENA, AND CENTURY CITY! The
Kress is housed in the old Frederick’s of Hollywood flagship location and
through many delicate phases of unveiling and refurbishing, The Kress maintained
the original 1930’s marble stairway, brass railing, ornate Italian-designed
ceiling and art deco facade.
The
Kress contains Five
Spectacular Levels which provide you ample opportunity to network, connect,
socialize, lounge, dine, and dance in different environments. The venue has
something for everyone including those who want to network on LA's most stunning
rooftop featuring cabanas and views of Hollywood and LA, dance the night away in
the spacious ballroom, overlook the hustle and bustle on the restaurant's
balcony, sample and enjoy gourmet cuisine in the elegant Japanese themed
restaurant, or relax and lounge in the Vegas-style ultra lounge and club with
state of the art sound and lighting!
Each unique level at The Kress will be transformed with the
sights, sounds, and pulsating energy of Brazilian Carnaval!
Join the LPN for a
sizzling evening filled with the explosive pageantry and rhythm of Live
Samba Dancers, the seductive and sensual sounds of a live
Bossa Nova ensemble, flavorful Complimentary Caipirinhas and Mojitos, Complimentary
Rum and South American Wine Tasting, Complimentary
Appetizers,and the incredible sounds of not one, but TWO of
LA's Hottest Salsa Bands "Angel Lebron y Su Sabor Latino" and "Johnny Polanco y
Su Conjuncto Amistad", Two DJs and
more!
"A Night in Rio" is consistent with the LPN's core mission of building bridges
amongst all the communities that make up LA and showcasing the culture and
beauty of these communities. In that sense, the LPN represents a true "Network
of Los Angeles".
Most importantly, NETWORK,
SOCIALIZE, and CELEBRATE with Latino
professionals from such diverse fields and professional backgrounds as law,
medicine, business, engineering, finance and investments, education,
entertainment, accounting, public relations, social work, technology, real
estate, architecture, the non-profit sector, government, public health,
marketing, insurance, the fine arts, politics, and more! This is also a great
event to attend if you are a student!!
CLICK ON PHOTOS BELOW TO FULLY
EXPERIENCE AND VIEW THE FIVE
AMAZING, SPACIOUS LEVELS AT KRESS! KRESS- A VENUE LIKE NO OTHER!
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Level 5 -
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Level
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CONNECT WITH
THE MOST INFLUENTIAL LATINOS IN LA & COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA! IN THIS ECONOMY, IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER!
There is no better forum to network with the Leaders
of the Latino Community, seek out new career opportunities, expand
one's clientele and customer base, make business deals, reconnect with old
friends, make new ones, and have a great time in the process! During these
difficult economic times, it is critical to get out and connect with as many
fellow professionals as possible. Don't forget to bring PLENTY OF BUSINESS
CARDS. Based in LA, the
LPN is the largest network of Latino professionals in California and arguably,
the United States! This promises to be one of the largest LPN Networking Events
ever and one of the largest gatherings of professionals and students from all
backgrounds and ethnicities ever! So, don't miss this rare opportunity to
network! Also, for many
of us facing these challenging times, this is a great opportunity to get away
from the troubles of the day and enjoy a fun, yet valuable, experience!
 LIVE
BOSSA NOVA (6:30pm-8:00pm) As
you arrive at The Kress, you will be greeted with the rhythmic sounds and
percussion of "Batcuda" luring you into sultry Rio De Janeiro. A
four-piece Bossa Nova ensemble
will immerse
you in vocals reminiscent of such legendary performers as Bebel Gilberto and
Astrud Gilberto, who sang the classic "Girl from Ipanema". Live Bossa Nova from
6:30pm to 8:00pm will be attractively featured in the Underground "Brazilian"
Ultra Lounge or in the Main Ballroom.
COMPLIMENTARY MOJITOS
(6:30pm- 8:30pm) AND CAIPIRINHAS (Brazil's National Drink)The
sultry sounds of live Bossa Nova and beauty of tropical flowers will create a
sensual backdrop as you enjoy COMPLIMENTARY
MOJITOS & CAIPIRINHAS from 6:30pm
to 8:30pm.Complimentary Mojitos will be featured at a
special mojito bar from 6:30pm- 8:30pm, while Complimentary Caipirinhas (Brazil's
most popular cocktail), will be served on a tray-pass basis while supplies
last.
A caipirinha is a refreshing cocktail made from a sugar cane based liquor known
as cachasa, and filled with limes. Its exquisite flavor can best be described as
a blend between a mojito and a margarita! Also savor the refreshing taste of
mojitos! This ever-popular marriage of fresh mint and rum is sure to please!
COMPLIMENTARY RUM TASTING (6:30pm- 8:30pm) From 6:30pm
to 8:30pm, guests can also enjoy a Complimentary
Rum Tasting! During
this time, enjoy complimentary
servingsof rums in such flavors as Coconut, Mango, Passion Fruit, and
Pineapple.
South American Wines will
also be featured at a wine station, where guests can savor and taste several
highly acclaimed wines from 6:30pm- 8:30pm.
TASTING STATIONS WILL BE FEATURED THROUGHOUT THE VENUE!
SPECTACULAR SAMBA DANCE
SHOW! (8:00pm) The
evening will be further punctuated with the crescendo of pulsating Samba beats
and rhythms as beautiful
Samba Dancers adorned
in colorful and shimmering regalia perform to the delight of attendees! Samba
Dance Peformances start at 8:00pm and will be showcased in the upstairs lounge
and dance floor as well as in the heated patio.
Complimentary Appetizers will
also be available beginning at 6:30pm while supplies last. These complimentary
appetizers will be served on a tray-pass basis only and showcase a
number of delectable specialties prepared by The Kress's full service
restaurant.
 LIVE
SALSA BY TWO HUGE SALSA BANDS "ANGEL LEBRON" (8PM- 10:00PM) AND JOHNNY POLANCO Y
SU CONJUNTO AMISTAD (10:00PM- 12:00 AM)
ANGEL LEBRON Y
SU SABOR LATINO is one of LA's hottest and most exciting salsa bands. They will
start the evening with a blistering set of salsa, merengue, cumbias, and more!
JOHNNY POLANCO Y SU CONJUNTO AMISTAD IS LA'S MOST WELL- KNOWN and LEGENDARY
SALSA BANDS. This event is a "must attend" for all salseros in Los Angeles,
Orange County, and the Inland Empire!
LIVE ROCK EN ESPANOL BY VIDA TINTA IN THE ULTRA-LOUNGE: Time TBD
TWO DJS (ON THE ROOF AND IN THE ULTRA LOUNGE/
NIGHTCLUB!)
A DJ WILL BE
SPINNING HOUSE, LOUNGE MUSIC, HIP- HOP, DISCO, REGGAETON, AND MORE ON
HOLLYWOOD'S ONLY ROOFTOP PATIO/LOUNGE/CLUB. In order to keep you warm, The Kress
has constructed an invisible, clear canopy over the patio that protects you from
the elements, but allows you still have a view of all of Hollywood. Dance under
the Stars.
A second DJ will be playing KROQ Flashbacks, 80s, Hip-Hop, Disco and
more in the Vegas Ultra- Lounge Nightclub!
Over
the past ten years, LPN
Networking Events have
created and strengthened networking and business relationships, as well as
long-lasting friendships among Latino professionals and professionals of every
ethnicity. Guided by the philosophy that networking opportunities abound in open
and enjoyable settings, the LPN has become extremely popular among various
segments of the professional community. These events directly served to engender
dialogue, collaboration, friendship, and unity among the Leaders of the Latino
community. The events are well attended by young professionals, established
professionals, as well as students seeking to connect with soon-to-be
colleagues. LPN Networking Events are unique in the fact that they bring
together professionals from a diverse array of fields. If you enjoyed the LPN's
past events "Nuestro LA", "Havana Nights", "A Summer Night in Sevilla", and "Una
Noche en Guadalajara", join us for another valuable evening of countless
opportunities.
Important
Notice--RSVP REQUIRED! Guests
are required to RSVP at (http://www.lpnonline.com/rsvp/form.cgi?email=latinopronet@hotmail.com&RSVP=5th_vr2)
or by emailing rsvp@lpnonline.com.
Please specify the numbers of guests who will attend. Once you have submitted
your RSVP, consider you and your guests confirmed. It is encouraged that you
RSVP early. You may also call (213) 792-0877 to RSVP and for further
information.
Parking: Valet
Parking is directly behind The Kress off of Schrader. Street parking also
available.
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Details:
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:30pm- 2:00am
Admission: $20
per person. Admission includes complete event package including Complimentary
Caipirinhas and Mojitos, Complimentary Rum and South American Wine Tasting, Live
Bossa Nova in "Brazilian" Ultra-Lounge/ Club Level or Ballroom Level, Live Samba
Dance Performances, Complimentary Appetizers, Live Salsa Bands "Angel Lebron"
and Johnny Polanco y Su Conjunto Amistad", Rock En Espanol by Vida Tinta, DJ on Rooftop Patio Lounge and DJ in
Underground Nightclub, and more. Admission to be paid at the door.
Attire: Professional/
Cocktail Attire is Strongly Recommended.
It is encouraged that gentlemen wear coat and/ or suit and tie. It is encouraged
that ladies wear cocktail and/or professional attire.
The Kress
6608 Hollywood Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90028
See Google Map
(Enter through Rear Entrance. Do not
Enter through Hollywood Blvd.)
(10-15 minutes from
Downtown, Pasadena, and Century City)
For further
information (213) 792-0877
Previous LPN Events include "Nuestro LA" at
Bonaventure, "Havana Nights" at J Lounge, "A Night in San Juan" at Villa Sorriso.
(All
attendees must be of legal drinking age, and identification is required.)
See you at "A
Night in Rio"!
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