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UPCOMING DEADLINES AND EVENTS

CREATIVE MEETUP / NETWORKING EVENT IN PHILLY

If you're in Philly or know someone who is - we're throwing a pre DIY DAYS event on July 8th at Johnny Brendas.



Creative Meetup / Networking Event
Wednesday, July 8 :: 7-11pm @ Johnny Brenda's Presented by the WorkBook Project and PIFVA
$5 at the door or FREE for PIFVA members

Special performances by
* SCIENTISTS ARE THE NEW ROCKSTARS

* CHIEF WRECKEM's ORGANS vs TURNTABLES

* Speed power points presentations about
the FUTURES OF ENTERTAINMENT.

* PLUS a number of targeted NETWORKING SESSIONS to help you meet others who are making creative work in PHILLY. For more info CLICK HERE

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