{"id":166,"date":"2005-08-20T19:19:00","date_gmt":"2005-08-20T19:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/wordpress\/?p=166"},"modified":"2005-08-20T19:19:00","modified_gmt":"2005-08-20T19:19:00","slug":"bravo-memphis-kickoff-this-thursday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2005\/08\/20\/bravo-memphis-kickoff-this-thursday\/","title":{"rendered":"Bravo Memphis kickoff this Thursday"},"content":{"rendered":"

The annual Bravo Memphis kickoff party is this Thursday, August 25, at 6:00 at Memphis Ambiance, 136 Webster Ave. (Here’s the official announcement<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Bravo is an arts group whose members are mostly 21-40ish. In addition to the kickoff party, they have 7 outings between September and April to museums, the opera, the theater, and the ballet. It’s a great way to see some shows and exhibits at a discounted price. But best of all, each show is preceded by a reception the hour before, and there is generally free food, wine, and beer. It’s a great way to meet people if you’re new to the city, or if you want to make new friends. And I should probably keep this secret to myself, but what the hell – attention all guys – attendance at Bravo events tends to run about 65-70% female, so the odds are in your favor.<\/p>\n

You’re under no obligation to sign up for the Bravo season membership at the kickoff party, so even if you’re not interested in the arts, why not come eat their food and drink their alcohol – it’s free to the public! But if you are interested, you’ll be able to sign up at a discount price that night. Best deal is to join as a couple – just grab someone else who is considering joining and be a couple with them for 5 minutes. Or longer, if they’re hot.<\/p>\n

This will be my fifth season as a Bravo member and I’m looking forward to it. Hope to see you there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"