What: This year’s AAJA National Convention is in Detroit on Aug. 10-13. The AAJA-Philly chapter is going on a mini-road trip and partnering with AAJA-New York for a pre-convention mixer in New York City on Saturday, May 21. (Earlier in the day, there will be a digital-training event at CNN in NY.)
Come network and learn more trivia about the Motor City. The mixer will also feature a raffle for a convention registration and other Detroit-themed
prizes.
Where: Motor City Bar, 127 Ludlow Street, by Rivington Street in the
Lower East Side of Manhattan
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
What else: Free Admission, Cash Bar
2 for 1 specials from 6-7 p.m.
No RSVP required. Raffle tickets may be bought for $5 each at the event or online at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1647781559/efblike
Raffle ticket owners must be present at the mixer to win.
Directions:
By New York City subway: Take the F train south to the Delancey Street station, walk one block west on Bowery Street, then turn right on Ludlow Street. Or take the J,M or Z train to the Essex Street station, walk three blocks west on Bowery Street, then turn right on Ludlow Street.
Digital Training Day
What: A fun-filled day to network with NY journalists and to brush up on some basic technical skills such as shooting digital video.
Cost: $10 AAJA student members, $20 AAJA members & $30 non-members.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
AAJA Philadelphia 