Join Generation Charleston at Sam’s Uptown Cafe – 28 Capitol St. – on Friday, April 1 for some networking, snacks and drink specials.

Happy hour pricing is 50 cents off cocktails and a GC special of $2 domestic drafts for certain labels.

Oh, and don’t forget to purchase your tickets to Charliewood, an April 9 benefit for a College Summit scholarship.

And invite your friends!

Help support Generation Charleston and College Summit while enjoying one of the year’s most glamorous events.

Tickets in advance are $25 each, but your business or organization can sponsor a Charliewood table and get 10 tickets, along with logo recognition at the event.

Contact Danny Forinash for information about table sponsorships.

GC is rolling out the red carpet for Charliewood, a gala paying homage to 1940s Hollywood. The April 9 event will run from 8 p.m. to midnight at 405 Capitol St., the old Daniel Boone Hotel.

Tickets proceeds go toward a College Summit scholarship. 

The event features appetizers and beer, live music, a DJ and door prizes.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Click here to register as an individual.

BrickStreet Insurance is the title sponsor of Generation Charleston.

You can win two tickets to the April 9 Charliewood celebration through Facebook and Twitter tomorrow – Friday, March 11!

On Facebook, become a fan of Generation Charleston. Then enter to win two tickets by posting about Charliewood and tag GC by including “@Generation Charleston” or “@Charliewood: A Generation Charleston Gala” in the message. The fan page link should appear in your post, and you’ll be entered to win a pair of tickets. Let all your friends know Charliewood will be the place to be April 9!

On Twitter, follow GenCharleston and look out for a series of movie trivia questions. The follower with the quickest and most correct answers will win two tickets. Be sure to tag answers with “#Charliewood.” The contest also will be available on GC’s Facebook fan page.

GC is rolling out the red carpet for Charliewood, a gala paying homage to 1940s Hollywood.

Tickets proceeds go toward a College Summit scholarship.

Charliewood runs from 8 p.m. to midnight at 405 Capitol St., the old Daniel Boone Hotel. It features appetizers and beer, live music, a DJ and door prizes.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door.

Contact Danny Forinash for information about table sponsorships.

BrickStreet Insurance is the title sponsor of Generation Charleston.

Join Generation Charleston and West Virginia Symphony Orchestra for a special First Friday on March 4 at the Clay Center.  WVSO invites you to attend their Classic Expressions concert at 8 p.m. in the elegant Maier Foundation Performance Hall.

After the concert, please join us for a special dessert & drinks reception in the Founders’ Lounge made possible by Verizon. The concert tickets and reception are free to GC members, but you must register in advance by contacting Jody Baker at (304) 561-3514 or jbaker@theclaycenter.org.

Tickets will be available at box office will-call for early pick up or just prior to the concert for those who have registered. Guests are strongly encouraged to arrive early and be seated by 7:55 pm.

“Dollars & Sense: Financial Planning and Tax Strategies for Young Professionals,” featuring Marc Arnold of Ameriprise Financial, is scheduled for 6 p.m. this evening, Feb. 22, at the Charleston Area Alliance, 1116 Smith St.

Arnold

“Smart financial planning is critical for young professionals, especially as we navigate challenging economic times,” said Elizabeth Brinson, co-captain of the Professional & Economic Development Team. “The topics will include starting an investment portfolio and planning for retirement, but we also want to focus on wisely handling finances now.”

Arnold also will offer tips about filing taxes with the needs of young professionals in mind.

A Q&A session will follow his presentation.

The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available.

Tax season is here, and Generation Charleston wants to help its members prepare, not only for this year but for decades to come.

Arnold

“Dollars & Sense: Financial Planning and Tax Strategies for Young Professionals,” featuring Marc Arnold of Ameriprise Financial, is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the Charleston Area Alliance, 1116 Smith St.

“Smart financial planning is critical for young professionals, especially as we navigate challenging economic times,” said Elizabeth Brinson, co-captain of the Professional & Economic Development Team. “The topics will include starting an investment portfolio and planning for retirement, but we also want to focus on wisely handling finances now.”

Arnold also will offer tips about filing taxes with the needs of young professionals in mind.

A Q&A session will follow his presentation.

The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available.

Join Generation Charleston tonight for First Friday at the revamped Blossom Deli! Enjoy live music, complimentary appetizers and drink specials. It runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This is an exciting opportunity to check out Blossom  – 908 Quarrier St. – reborn and meet its new owners!

First Friday is a great way to get to know GC members and learn more about what it’s all about – creating a better future for the region.

First Friday admission is free and open to the public.

Join Generation Charleston and the Charleston Area Alliance Thursday at the Governor’s Mansion as we recognize those who are changing the Charleston region for the better.  

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is the featured speaker. The event will honor Generation Charleston’s accomplishments in 2010 as well as provide a sneak preview of its exciting plans for 2011.

A networking reception runs from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., and the program runs from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.

We no longer are taking reservations for this event. Thank you.