L.A. Defines Design / Design Defines L.A.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 | 7:30 to 11:30pm Elevate Lounge 811 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 2100 Los Angeles, CA 90017 You are invited to the most celebrated design event of the year with an amazing view of Los Angeles and the design community, inside and out. Join us to party among the stars at a 21st floor penthouse in the sky. It's free for AIGA members. We're honoring the recipients of our AIGA Fellow Award, given to designers who have made a significant contribution to the L.A. design community. A special ceremony will present the 2007 Fellow Award to Archie Boston, Michael Hodgson and Petrula Vrontikis and commend AIGA Los Angeles Fellows Sean Adams, Kim Baer, Buddy Berke, Keith Bright, John Clark, Nan Faessler, April Greiman, David Goodman, Toni Hollander-Morse, Harold I. Huttas, Noreen Morioka, InJu Sturgeon and Deborah Sussman and Doyald Young. AIGA Los Angeles and our generous Fellows Partners will be groovin' above downtown LA at Elevate Lounge, where indoor and outdoor become one. Come and have a blast. - Chill with your design collegues in the sleek, ambient atmosphere. - Dance the night away to the DJ spinning rockin' beats. - Sample savory Japanese fusion food from Takami Sushi. - Partake in refreshing cocktails at the stylish bar. - Enjoy an installation of Fellows' work, courtesy of Brand New School. - View LA designer kicks from the Sole Search Design Contest. Wednesday, May 14, 2008 7:30 to 11:30pm Elevate Lounge 811 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 236-9600 http://www.elevatelounge.com/ Tickets AIGA Members: Free! Pre-registered members will receive VIP entry. Pre-registered Student Non-member: $25 Pre-registered Non-members: $35 There will be a $15 additional fee for non-member tickets purchased at the door. Not a member? Join at the event and attend for free. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the AIGA Los Angeles Scholarship Fund. Only guests 21 years and older may attend. Pre-register here online or call 818.558.3968 by Monday, May 12. Go Metro to Elevate Lounge Ride Metro Rail's Red or Blue Lines, or Metro lines 20, 460, 487, 26, 51, 52, 60, 444, 445, 446, or 447. You can also take Dash lines A or F. To plan the route that's best for you, visit the Trip Planner at metro.net. Parking Valet service is offered on Lebanon Street between the 811 Wilshire Building and the FedEx/Kinko's Office. Self parking is available in the building garage for $7.