Save the Date | July 17th | Link & Drink

Summer is practically here! We are SO pumped up to announce the first Linx networking “Link & Drink” event in over 2.5 years! Although we have had many requests for Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel as an event location, we want fresh, hip, and unique! There might be some bobcats roaming around the golf course…but no cougars in sight! 😉

Bringing you Drinks on the Linx on July 17th, 6:00pm, Stanford golf course club house and adjacent patio…open bar! It will be a spectacular event with up to 400 plus professionals mingling who enjoying networking. This is not a singles “speed date” mixer…so the pressure is off.

We will be promoting Drinks on the Linx in the next couple of weeks and will be doing ticket sales online. If you are thinking about going and want to invite a friend, we request that you bring a friend of the opposite sex. It is critical we keep the guest list balanced between genders.

Have a great weekend ahead!

Ten Bay Area Date Ideas for May…

Blog written by: Linx staff member, Michael Norman

Even though summer has yet to officially start, the Bay area social scene is already hot with options for shaking up the status quo. Whether you want to step out with someone special or just grab a friend and step out of your comfort zone, the month of May is ripe with opportunities for making new memories. Check out ten of our favorites below:

Save the Bay… and Save Room for Dessert

Oysters have long been thought an aphrodisiac, so taking your date to the Bubbles and Bivalves benefit on Thursday, May 8th could make you seem sexier in more ways than one. Enjoy offerings from Epic Roasthouse, Domaine Chandon, Lusk 25, Speakeasy Brewery and others while you support the Watershed Project and its Living Shoreline program.

Sail Away, Sail Away, Sail Away…

If your preferred Friday night activities involve a DJ and a dance floor, but you’re still looking for a bit of variety, consider a Midnight Cruise from SF Nightlife on May 9th. Depart from Pier 40, boogie the night away on a luxury yacht with a crowd of strangers dressed in their Friday night finest, and spend Saturday reliving the dream (and recovering).

Hurray for Bollywood!

Take advantage of the Bay area’s multicultural flavor by spending May 10th at the Nonstop Bhangra dance party at Public Works. After months of headliners and big name talent, this month is a “Back to Basics” event, with lessons and instruction that make it perfect for beginners and Bollywood buffs alike.

Get Over Hump Day with… a Blunt?

On Wednesday, May 14th, recording artist James Blunt will be performing live at the legendary Fillmore in SF. The British recording artist and heartbreaker will be singing songs from his latest international smash album, Moon Landing, as well as other highlights from the past decade of his career.

Get to Know a Gallerina…

Slated for May 15-18 at the Fort Mason Center, this year’s ArtMarketSF promises to deliver the best of the contemporary Bay area art scene in the confines of one historic building. Along with local standouts, galleries from London, New York, Idaho (yes, Idaho) and even Tel Aviv will be present. With so many options in one place, something (or someone) is bound to get your attention.

Dress for Excess…

Surprisingly, Bay to Breakers is actually the oldest consecutively run annual footrace in the world, and the 102nd edition will take place on the morning of May 18th. Participants have been known to dress up (and down) in all sorts of ways for this 12k race, so while we can’t guarantee that your date will only have eyes for you, we can safely say that the dress code for this is event is No Jacket Required.

Exercise Your Eye for Fashion…

On the evening of May 18th, check out Midnight Metropolis at Ruby Skye where students from the Fashion Department of City College of SF showcase their creations while competing for a scholarship to attend the Academy of Art. This year’s inspirations include Braveheart and Burning Man, among others, so consider this a glimpse of life on the Playa.

Set Some GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAALLLS!

From May 23-25, take part in Carnaval, the largest multi-cultural celebration held on the West coast. This year’s theme is a celebration of the World Cup, so be part of the fun as the spirits of soccer and samba take over eight full blocks of Harrison St. in San Francisco. More than 400,000 visitors are expected; you may want to bring your own ball.

Look Out For Giants…

On May 24th and 25th (and most weekends over the coming months) take a ride aboard the Salty Lady to the Farallon Islands where you can participate in hunger, seasickness, and whale watching! Warning: the hunger and seasickness are actually optional(plan ahead for both cases) but the seafaring and tight quarters are not.

Spin the Bottle at Bottle Rock…

A great fit for the culinarily curious and the culturally omnivorous, the annual BottleRock festival in Napa takes places May 30-June 1. More than sixty acts (from Smash Mouth to Howie Day, Outkast to LL Cool J) provide the entertainment while restaurants and wineries like Morimoto, Il Posto, Rombauer, and Clos Du Val provide nearly everything else. Pick a day of preferred entertainment, take a date, and make a toast to bon appetit… for two!

Announcing our latest VIP male!

We are elated to start working with a new male VIP. He has take the time to write this narrative to the Linx female readership with the hopes that one of you might be his dream match. Ladies…this guy is very, *very* handsome.
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I guess I didn’t picture myself putting my bio out here like this. It feels vulnerable, a little daring, and exposed. Maybe you agree?

A little bit about me. I grew up in New Orleans, and have a super close relationship to my family. Love my adorable nieces, and look up to my parents who have been married for over 45 years with respect and admiration.

Education, integrity, and tenacity, are all mantras in my life. I’m an executive by day and work really hard, but also play hard. I love anything creative and artistic — in fact, I enjoy writing, and have a best-selling book in circulation. I also enjoy photography, and going on photo tours of incredible places. I’m definitely looking for a career driven match, who understands I work a lot, and has her own life, and gets tremendous satisfaction from her awesome job doing whatever you do! Photo I took in Honduras

I also really need my match to be able to push me intellectually. Smart girls are hot! Bring it on! I graduated from Stanford University with both my undergrad and post grad. Love my Cardinal pride.

At heart, I’m a family man who loves spending time with my parents, siblings, and nieces. I also love dogs (but don’t have one yet). Keeping active and healthy are also important parts of my daily routine. I eat well, enjoy swimming, and being active. I care about looking good for my partner.

My faith is a core tenant in my life. I’m culturally Jewish (more so than the pure religion) and ultimately desire finding a Jewish match as well. I understand that this can wash out some amazing potential matches from the start, but for me this is really important. Photo from my travels in Guatemala…unripened oranges

At the end of the day, I’m a really busy guy, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have time for a relationship. In fact, finding my needle in a haystack dream girl is my main priority. If you like what you’ve read here, email Amy Andersen to be considered for a match amy@linxdating.com. I wish you luck on your journey. Thanks for reading.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT ME:
Age: 41
Height: 6’0″
Physique: Athletic
Location: Silicon Valley
Status: Never married, no kids
Goal: Marriage and children

QUICK SNAPSHOT OF MY DREAM MATCH:
25-33 years old, very attractive, slender, feminine, strong, Jewish, smart, warm, and an “old soul.”

If you feel you could make a strong match for this outstanding bachelor of Linx, please email: amy@linxdating.com

There are ZERO fees associated with this opportunity

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