The Love of Friends team, would like to take the opportunity to thank all of the generous and wonderful people and businesses that are helping to make February 14, 2012, the best Valentine’s Day ever.
Sponsors
First of all, we would like to thank Bakery Square. Bakery Square is providing us with a fantastic space for us to eat, drink, and be merry with hundreds of our closest friends while admiring local art and music. We are so excited to be in such a fun space this year.
Next, HUGE thank you to Revive Marketing Group. The folks at Revive have been instrumental in co-producing this event with us. Recommending vendors, coaching us on our outreach, and generally keeping us from the “I am actually losing my mind” feeling that so often accompanies event planning. Gina, Eileen, and Jack- thank you for all of your help!
FUZE Beverages are graciously acting as an in kind sponsor sending us delicious beverages to share with our friends.
Music
We are so thankful for our talented friends who will be providing music for this year’s party!
Big Snow Big Thaw performing Americana newgrass – combining rootsy songwriting, front porch harmonies, and stomping rhythms. For more information about Big Snow Big Thaw, visithttp://bigsnowbigthaw.bandcamp.com/
Pittsburgh native blues/rock artist Melinda performing a soulful acoustic set sure to cure any Valentine’s Day blues, along with guitarist Kristian H. For more information about Melinda, please visit www.listentomelinda.com
Artwork
We love being able to share the amazing work of artists in our city, and are so pleased to be spending Valentines Day surrounded by the following artists:
Stephen Knezovich <http://thenewgravycake.com/>, Sarah <www.smdjewelry.com>, Florence Smith <http://www.djoijewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/>, Nicole Y. Bloch <erracreations.blogspot.com>, Lucy McClure <www.belmonili.com>, Krystina Thomas <www.peepingthomas.carbonmade.com>, Justin Hopper<www.justin-hopper.com>, Carol Skinger <,www.carolskinger.com, Alanna James <http://www.etsy.com/people/alannaJackson>, Renee Greenlee <http://reneegreenlee.daportfolio.com/>, Andrew O. Ellis <http://www.andyrama.net/>
Food
Finally, thank you so much to the amazing Pittsburgh restaurants that provide food. We can’t wait to taste the treats this year from:
E2, The Enrico Biscotti Company, Pittsburgh Popcorn Company, Park Brugge, Chatham Food Studies Program
Once again, thank you to all who support and sponsor Love of Friends. We couldn’t do it without you. We’ll see you next week on the dance floor!
