Iowa, help us bring Gary V to Des Moines
5 05 2008*Last update on this post - We have a tentative date and it looks like we are in the home stretch. Mark June 21st at 5:30pm on your calendars and sign up at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/594746/ so we, including Gary, have an idea of how many are going to show up!*
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Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV recently completed his first book, 101 Wines Guaranteed to Inspire, Delight, and Bring Thunder to Your World . To get the word out he is kicking off a book signing tour and has asked his fan base to provide suggestions for where to go.
This weekend I was able to exchange some emails with Gary and we ended with a little deal. So here it is, Gary is seriously considering a stop in Des Moines but he needs to see the demand. If we can get 50 peeps to confirm their interest he will make it happen and schedule a stop sometime during the 3rd week of June.
This is huge and I am determined to make this happen! The great people of East Village Books have already stepped up host the event and we are kicking around ideas and spreading the word but we can use your help. So here is what we need:
1. Comment here if you are interested. We need 50 to confirm and we are looking to create a sign up list but I wanted to get this ball rolling and generating buzz now.
2. Spread the word to friends, families and everyone else. If you have any connections to radio stations, newspapers or anyone else who can help get this event exposure let us know.
3. Share your ideas. I am looking to create some flyers to post at wine shops, libraries and other free bulletin boards but the more creative ideas the better so share them here!
4. Pre-order the book. It’s a book signing tour so make sure you have your copy in advance. Gary is also offering a special deal if you order two or more books so now is a great time to capitalize.
5. Post the event on your blog, facebook page or on any other social network your are a part of!
Let’s make this happen Des Moines!
*Update: Check out the latest episode of Wine Library TV. A small comment about the event and Gary calls out 150 peeps are needed. Either way, we want something epic so I stress we need your help!
*Second Update: You can also order your book through East Village Books. For store information or to order it online check out this link.
I’ll be more than happy to come. I’m under 21 but i will get the book, I enjoy WL.tv so it will be cool to meet him.
You know I’m in! Buy the book locally from us at http://tinyurl.com/6kq2py or in the store the night of the event. Can’t wait to have Gary V in the store!
Hell, I’d come in from the left coast for that.
You know I am totally in and will forward to all my wine lover friends! I can’t wait and I am waiting the day to receive the book!
i am interested depending on the actual date.
Ill be making the two hour drive to see him. Count me in!
I live in DSM and lurk on WLTV all the time, and would definitely be in. Let me know of an official place to confirm.
Thank you everyone for the comments. No age restrictions on the event so under 21s are welcomed and Kevin a big thank you for your willingness to make the drive! Please spread the word and we are going to make this happen!
You know I am in.
I’m so in, and am forwarding this to all my wine/book/culture loving friends!
This sounds exciting. I’ll be there too.
I’ll be there! Gary V rocks.
I’m in, anybody contacting folks like Marcus or Tim at Riverbend trading Co to get them on board?
Jeff, thank you for the post. We haven’t yet but it is a great idea. Do you have contact information for them?
I’d definately be there.
I’m getting married that Saturday, but if it is during the week, I would sure pull all the strings I could to attend!
wine is good for the heart, count me in.
Depending on the day, so I can have enough time to drive from Nebraska–I’ll be there! Love Gary’s show!!
I live in Des Moines and will be there.
Casa di Vino would be happy to put any flyers out on our counter and mention it in our e-mail. I just heard about him last week from one of my distributors. I just forwarded her this info and she flipped out. Do you need 50 or 150 though?
Thank you to Rob for starting this quest!! I am totally pumped! Thank you to Howard for the info- I have been watching Gary V for some time now and would freak to have him in town! I am not sure what I can do from my end (distributor side), but Rob, feel free to keep me in the loop on this one and I will be sure to help in any way I can! As soon as you know the date- let’s make some flyers to get the word out! (Do you think Mott will come to DM, too??)
Sorry to post again, but I just watched today’s show….and Gary said Des Moines is pretty much a DONE DEAL!!!!!!!! Nice job, Rob, and all involved!!
Jess and Howard, thank you for the comments and it would be great to have some flyers at Casa di Vino or anything else you can do for us!
And just so you know, I am as excited as everyone else who commented here and tonight’s Wine Library TV show was over the top! Go Des Moines and thank you all for your help!