#SavingPlaces Event on June 6 at Fathom Creative

[David Garber]

Hey YIPPS -- I'm helping to organize this event for the National Trust for Historic Preservation -- and you all are invited! Just make sure you RSVP.

Food, drinks, very cool venue, great speakers -- all on how they are "saving places" in their various lines of work: 

http://savingplaces.eventbrite.com/

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Join us on the evening of our 2012 announcement for an interactive video and photo exhibit exploring a quarter-century of inspiring preservation stories. Guests will hear from National Trust Executive Vice President David Brown, as well as a dynamic lineup of local innovators who are working hard to activate historic places across DC, including (as of May 18):

• Stylianos Christofides, Dupont Underground (www.dupontunderground.org)
• Dan Miller, Popularise (www.popularise.com)
• Nikki Peele, LUMEN8 Anacostia (www.lumen8anacostia.com)
• Aaron Rinaca, LivingSocial (www.livingsocial.com)
• Kevin Riegler, CAS Riegler (www.casriegler.com)
• Lori Steenhoek, Capital Pixel (www.capitalpixel.com)

Doors open at 6:00 PM, followed by a short program at 6:30 PM. Appetizers and an open bar (beer and wine) will be provided. Additionally, the National Trust will unveil a new logo at the event. All guests will receive free takeaways. 

Tweeting? Please use hashtag #SavingPlaces.

Important Note: Tickets to this event are free. However, due to venue capacity, all guests must be registered through Eventbrite. There will be no admittance at the door without an Eventbrite confirmation.