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Here’s a recording of our very first LIVE broadcast from pariSoma. It features Blip.fm CEO Jeff Yasuda presenting July 23 at Musi2k. It begins at 01:01:20 (timeline).

Join us for the first meeting of The iPhone Network Lounge at pariSoma, where Carlos Icaza of Ansca will present Corona, a new iPhone software development kit for designers and developers. Refreshments will be served.

Why should you come? Because you’ll be among the first in the country to discover Ansca’s mobile competitor to Flash, recently written up in VentureBeat.

This networking event is for designers, developers and iPhone lovers.
This is a free event, organized by Bamboudesign and hosted by pariSoma.

Please RSVP on Facebook.

Program
iPhone Development for Designers
Presented by Carlos Icaza, co-founder of Ansca

Mobile devices, led by the iPhone, are the next design frontier. Find out how the new innovative software from Ansca will empower you to create native iPhone applications in Lua, a scripting language similar to JavaScript and ActionScript. Unleash the creative potential of mobile and get a live demo on building an iPhone app in a matter of minutes! You’ll find out how others have used Ansca to create native iPhone applications within days.

Why is tea good for you? Because not only is it a beverage to drink, it’s also a form of creativity to discover and enjoy with your eyes and mind

Savor a serving of art at the opening reception of “Tea Bags Inspiration” by Chris Howard White, July 30th at 8pm.

The opening will include tea, delicacies, French wine, live music and an exclusive live performance by Chris Howard White.

More about Chris: http://www.christopherhowardwhite.com/

Please RSVP by sending an email to office [at] parisoma.com.

Time 6:30-8:30

RSVP Here!

pariSoma’s Musi2k series gives people a chance to come hang out in our beautiful converted loft and listen to speakers give talks on a range of music/tech related topics. pariSoma is coworking space that provides desks, wi-fi, coffee and community to independent professionals. We’re all about innovation, collaboration and collective intelligence.

This month we are excited to host Jeff Yasuda, CEO and founder of blip.fm. Jeff is the CEO and Founder of Blip.fm, a social DJ service which has been described as the Twitter for Music. Music has always been an important part of Jeff’s life and he considers himself a bona fide hack on guitar. Prior to Fuzz, Jeff has worked with numerous technology companies in software, hardware, computer services, semiconductor services and telecommunications equipment companies. Most recently, Jeff was Managing Director and CFO of Redwood Ventures where he managed investments in their technology portfolio. Prior to that he worked in Investment Banking at Lehman Brothers, and did strategic consulting, M&A and financial valuation at Arthur Andersen. Jeff is a CPA, has an MBA from New York University, and a BA from Dartmouth College. He is also a co-founding director for Little Kids Rock, a non-profit helping to teach music to children in our public schools.

Sneak into the first session of our new local French expert’s wine course. Let Raphael take you through various French wine regions, while you pick up tips on tasting, production, cultural significance, vocabulary and more. The course includes a tasting of 5 to 6 wines.

Tonight’s region: Rhone valley in France

When? Thursday, July 30th from 6.30 to 7.30pm
Where? pariSoma, 1436 Howard (at 10th), San Francisco
How much? $30 ($35 at the door)
How many? 15 people maximum

RSVP : http://parisoma.eventbrite.com/

pariSoma is now a member of the Coworking Visa plan.

This means pariSoma members can cowork, free, for up to 3 days each in more than 60 other coworking spaces around the world when they’re traveling. (Some restrictions apply for certain spaces, as described at the link below.)

Details:

http://coworking.pbworks.com/CoworkingVisa

Coworkers of the world, come and visit us!