by Joe Grafton
We’re just over two months away from Harvest Fest 2010 and the participant list continues to add some of the best and brightest from Greater Boston. One thing we’ve learned in our 2+ year history: The more great people we can surround ourselves with, the more fun and success we have. Along those lines, we are incredibly excited to announce two new partners for this years festivities. Note: We do expect the event to sell out, and suggest you buy your tickets in advance.
The Second Glass to bring their love of local wine and penchant for partying to Harvest Fest 2010 and their own Wine Riot on October 22nd & 23rd.
“The Second Glass is your unpretentious, badass source for baller wine information.” Sounds like a match made in heaven, and we think it will be. Tyler and Morgan, the founders of SG were recently featured in Inc Magazine’s 30 under 30, a list of some of the country’s best young entrepreneurs and have lots of local roots and connections.
It is also worth thanking the recent hot and sweltering weather for facilitating this bad-ass partnership. For were it not for Tyler’s need to get out of his hot apartment and into an air conditioned office, and my response via the social interwebs that he was welcome to chill (pun intended) at the SLF office for the day, we might not be talking about this. But a short conversation later, Tyler was emailing Morgan about the potential of running the local wine parade at Harvest Fest, and a day later it was official (entrepreneurs, social or otherwise, like to act quickly).
Finally, it’s not just about these guys rocking our wine world. Remember, Harvest Fest is about local first and foremost. And Tyler is excited to show our guests just what Massachusetts can do. In discussing the format, Tyler said “Massachusetts wineries are making GREAT wine right now. But not enough people know this“. We have a feeling that at least 700 folks will know a lot more about it after 10/9/10.
Find the Second Glass on the web, on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.
Fashion Performance Manager Ari Paoletti is the Founder of Deconize Style...
...and a Basstown resident at one of Boston's best dance parites, Make It New
Last year, the fashion show at Harvest Fest featured a TON of stylized and fashion forward looks from some of our favorite local fashion shops and boutiques. Looks from poor little rich girl, Artifaktori and Black & Blues Boutique filled the Armory with style and beauty.
The looks were great last year...
And like most things from Harvest Fest 2009, gave the organizers some indegestion as we tried to create something spectacular, without really knowing what we were doing. We think the guests probably were more likely to notice the lovely looks parading up and down the runway, but this year we’re bringing in an expert to help us enjoy it too.
...and with Ari's help, they'll be even better at Harvest Fest 2010
As part of my work as Director of Operations for the 1st Annual, Together Music Festival, I got a chance to work with Ari Paoletti, a renowned local fashion designer and DJ (Volvox). Ari managed the Get Together: a record fair, trade show and, you guessed it, fashion performance. Watching what she coordinated that day at the Villa Victoria, I knew that we had to find a way for her to work on Harvest Fest. A few emails and conversations later, we had ourselves a Fashion Show Manager. With Ari in the fold, not only will the show be visually stunning, but I and the other organziers won’t have to worry about it, and might actually be able to enjoy it from the Super Supporter Box on the Mezzanine.
Note: You can find Deconize products in our very own Grand in Union Square.