We are thrilled to announce that Thursday, October 9th from 6-9 pm is our Fall Mixer! We are holding it at fabulous new beer bar Judy and Punch on 30th Avenue in Astoria! This is a great opportunity for you to mix and mingle with your fellow Queens artists! No RSVP necessary, but if you want to let us know you’re coming,email us! All artists are welcome – so please invite friends. We expect a great turnout, and we will be represented by many of our Propulsion Lab Writers.
Every Mission to (dit)Mars mixer guest (check in with us at the door) gets a wristband, which includes an extended Happy Hour: -$4 well drinks
-select $5 drafts/shot and beer specials
-free popcorn!
We are so excited to be in this gorgeous new space – check out their Facebook page and spread the word!
MtD Fall Mixer!
Thursday, October 9th
6-9 pm
Judy and Punch
34-08 30th Avenue
Astoria
N, Q to 30th Avenue
R to Steinway Street
Join us for our second mixer – and this one is just in time for the holidays! We have some exciting announcements lined up and can’t wait to share them with you! We also just thought it would be cool to hang out, so let’s do that! This is an opportunity for you to come meet some of your fellow artists, have a few beers, and tell us all your plans for 2013.
Monday 12/17/12 at 6pm
Alewife NYC
5-14 51st Ave. – upstairs lounge
Long Island City, NY (7 Train to Vernon Jackson)
Happy Hour specials till 8 pm, snacks provided (can you say “Garlic fries”?)
There is also a Facebook invite – please go and “like” our page for all the latest updates! And please share our page so we get some more “likes”!
As with all our gatherings, keep these things in mind (we have a Suggestion Box at every event):
Forming a “connective tissue” of Queens based artists; a living, breathing collective for idea sharing and inspiration
Space sharing and space donation for people to work (theaters, church basements, apartments, etc.)
Ideas for meetings and groups (do you want a writers group? A monthly meeting of dancers? An improv group?)
Ideas for other forms of art other than theater (including dance, music, and visual art)
Site-specific theatrical events
Ideas for fun “teambuilding” events (i.e. Art-based pub crawls, more mixers, etc.)
Anything you want!
We hope the end of 2012 is treating you well. We can’t wait to celebrate the holidays with you!
Cheers!
Mission to ditMARS
Kari Bentley-Quinn
Don Nguyen
Meredith Packer
Laura Pestronk
Mission to (dit)Mars has officially started! We had our first mixer last night and it was a rousing success! Thanks to everyone who braved the weather to join us on this special night for us. We had representatives from the Queens City Council, The Chocolate Factory and Flux Theatre Ensemble, as well as many others. Stay tuned for more exciting news. Until then, enjoy some photos from our mixer last night:
Before the mixer.
Kari and Meredith setting up for the mixer.
Programs folded.
Meredith’s awesome map.
Group photo before the mixer.
We’re open to suggestions.
The two Noras.
Guests Ava Eisensen, Tom Mccormick, Mike Quinn, and Meredith Packer (Founder)
Our first mixer will be held at Alewife in Long Island City
We are pleased to announce the location for our VERY FIRST Mission to ditMARS event! Please join us for cocktails, conversation and FUN on Wednesday, August 15th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm at Alewife in Long Island City!
YEAH! We’re super grateful to this venue for hosting us, and the location couldn’t be more convenient. If you think you can make it, please RSVP to missiontoditmars@gmail.com (but if you decide to come at the last minute, don’t worry – there’s not a limit!). The party will be held in the upstairs lounge area. This is a very informal gathering – if you can come for the whole thing, great. If you want to stop by later, great. If you can only stay 15 minutes, that’s fine too! We just want to meet you!
Mission to ditMARS – Blast Off!
Wednesday, August 15th
6:30 – 9:30 PM
Alewife
5-14 51st Avenue (7 train to Vernon Jackson stop)
Long Island City
Delicious craft beers on tap and full bar available! Some appetizers will be provided! Upstairs lounge area!
RSVP: missiontoditmars@gmail.com
There will also be a Facebook invite – please go and “like” our page for all the latest updates!
As we mentioned, please bring your creative ideas and brain power to discuss the following ideas with us and your fellow artists:
Forming a “connective tissue” of Queens based artists; a living, breathing collective for idea sharing and inspiration
Space sharing and space donation for people to work (theaters, church basements, apartments, etc.)
Ideas for meetings and groups (do you want a writers group? A monthly meeting of dancers? An improv group?)
Ideas for other forms of art other than theater (including dance, music, and visual art)
Site-specific theatrical events
Ideas for fun “teambuilding” events (i.e. Art-based pub crawls, more mixers, etc.)
Anything you want!
Hope the summer is treating you well and we look so forward to seeing you soon!!
Cheers!
Mission to ditMARS
Kari Bentley-Quinn
Don Nguyen
Meredith Packer
Laura Pestronk
We are thrilled to announce that Thursday, October 9th from 6-9 pm is our Fall Mixer! We are holding it at fabulous new beer bar Judy and Punch on 30th Avenue in Astoria! This is a great opportunity for you to mix and mingle with your fellow Queens artists! No RSVP necessary, but if you want to let us know you’re coming,email us! All artists are welcome – so please invite friends. We expect a great turnout, and we will be represented by many of our Propulsion Lab Writers.
