Latino Professional Network "A Night in Buenos Aires" Networking Event and Celebration at J Restaurant and Lounge in Downtown LA! Featuring Complimentary Sangria, Complimentary Argentine Wine Tasting, Live Tango Ensemble led by Dino Durand, Live Tango Dance Performances and Lessons, Complimentary Empanadas, Live Salsa by "ORQUESTA TABACO Y RON", Cigar Lounge, and More! Thursday, March 27, 2008, 6:30pm- 1:30am! RSVP REQUIRED!

Join the Leaders of the Latino Community for the Premier Networking Event of the Season!  Network, Socialize, and Celebrate with over 1,100 Latino Professionals and Community Leaders in an elegant setting inspired by the Tango!---RSVP REQUIRED!

Savor the refreshing flavor of Complimentary Sangria! Live Tango Dance Performances and Lessons! Complimentary Argentine Wine Tasting! Immerse yourself in the sounds of a Live Tango Orchestra! A Milonga bathed in red roses and red-hued lighting! DJ

And, as the evening's highlight, "ORQUESTA TABACO Y RON", one of LA's hottest salsa acts will set the stage on fire as they perform against the backdrop of Downtown LA's cityscape!

Inspired by the passion, elegance, and emotion of the Tango, the Latino Professional Network ("LPN") and its President, Alejandro Menchaca, Esq., extend a cordial and personal invitation to you and your guests to join hundreds of Latino professionals and community leaders at "A Night in Buenos Aires" Networking Event, Complimentary Argentine Wine Tasting, and Celebration! Thursday, March 27, 2008, 6:30pm- 1:30am! Make sure to invite friends, colleagues, and co-workers!

J Restaurant & Lounge is one of the most popular establishments in Downtown LA with its exciting dining, dancing, and entertainment options. It is a favorite among LPN Members and played host to three spectacular events in 2007 and "A Night in Rio" in 2008! J Restaurant & Lounge features an elegant dining experience downstairs, a mahogany-accented lounge and cigar patio upstairs, a huge dance floor bathed in ultra-hip lighting, and a spacious, heated tropical patio dotted with cabanas featuring gorgeous, panoramic views of the Downtown LA cityscape. Each unique space at J Restaurant and Lounge will be transformed with the sights, sounds, and passion of Buenos Aires! Join the LPN for the romance and drama of Live Tango Dance Performances, flavorful Complimentary Sangria, Complimentary Argentine Wine Tasting, the sensual sounds of a Live Tango Orchestra featuring acoustic guitar, piano, upright bass, and the traditional bandoneon, Complimentary Empanadas, and the incredible sounds of one of LA's Hottest Salsa Band, "Orquesta Tabaco y Ron", DJ and more!

"A Night in Buenos Aires" is consistent with the LPN's core mission of building bridges amongst all the communities that make up LA and showcasing the culture and beauty of these communities. In that sense, the LPN represents a true "Network of Los Angeles".

Most importantly, NETWORK, SOCIALIZE, and CELEBRATE with Latino professionals from such diverse fields and professional backgrounds as law, medicine, business, engineering, finance and investments, education, entertainment, accounting, public relations, social work, technology, real estate, architecture, the non-profit sector, government, public health, marketing, insurance, the fine arts, politics, and more! The event is also a great opportunity for students to connect with soon-to-be-colleagues.

CONNECT WITH THE MOST INFLUENTIAL LATINOS IN LA & COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!

There is no better forum to network with the Leaders of the Latino Community, seek out new career opportunities, expand one's clientele and customer base, make business deals, reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and have a great time in the process! A CELEBRATION OF UNITY IN LA!

LIVE TANGO ENSEMBLE LED BY DINO DURAND! (6:30pm-8:30pm) As you arrive at J Restaurant and Lounge, whose patio will be covered with red roses and rose petals, you will be greeted with the romantic and seductive sounds of the Tango. A four-piece Tango ensemble, led by Dino Durand, wil immerse you in a passionate, emotional, and provocative musical landscape. This traditional ensemble featuring piano, acoustic guitar, upright bass, and traditional bandeneon will perform a sizzling set of tango music, as well as accompany the dancers.

COMPLIMENTARY SANGRIA (6:30pm- 8:30pm) The gorgeous sounds of live Tango and beauty of red roses will create a romantic backdrop as you enjoy COMPLIMENTARY SANGRIA from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Sangria will be served at a special Sangria Bar. This ever-popular marriage of red wine and fresh fruit will make the perfect complement to an evening of Wine Tasting!

COMPLIMENTARY ARGENTINE WINE TASTING! (6:30pm- 8:30pm)

From 6:30pm to 8:30pm, enjoy servings of a wide assortment of Argentina's finest wines, including Malbecs and Tempranillos. These exquisite wines will be featured at wine stations throughout the restaurant. As highlighted in an LA Times article, "Where Malbec's on the Rise", Malbecs from 2005 are being hailed as Argentina's finest vintage ever!! During this time, be educated on different grape varieties, Argentina's famed vineyards, and the country's unique terrain and growing climate. 

LIVE TANGO DANCERS! (8:00pm) And as the evening's highlight, Tango Dancers will hypnotize and thrill the audience with this emotional and seductive dance. Two dancers hold eachother in a dramatic embrace, cheek to cheek, as they tell an expressive story with elegant movements and stunnng footwork. The tango, like no other art form, has come to be identified with Buenos Aires, its history, and the struggle and its expression of its people. The tango dancers will be accompanied by the live music of Dino Durand and his ensemble!

Live Tango will set the stage for a MILONGA, or Tango Dance Party, where guests can take a complimentary tango lesson from the performers and take a turn on the dance floor.

Complimentary Empanadas will also be available beginning at 6:30pm while supplies last. These delectable Argentinian dumplings featuring beef and onion and spinach and onion will be served on a tray-pass basis only. No-host food stations will also feature a sampler of some of J Lounge's most popular appetizers.

LIVE SALSA BY "TABACO Y RON" (8:30PM- 10PM) Twelve-piece ensemble, Tabaco y Ron is currently one of the hottest salsa bands in LA having performed at October's Night in San Juan! Dance the night away under the stars and in the glow of Downtown LA at night! This event is a "must attend" for all salseros in Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire!

A DJ playing the best in salsa, merengue, cumbias, hip-hop, disco, and more will close out the evening playing until 1:30am!

Over the past eight years, LPN Networking Events have created and strengthened networking and business relationships, as well as long-lasting friendships among Latino professionals and professionals of every ethnicity. Guided by the philosophy that networking opportunities abound in open and enjoyable settings, the LPN has become extremely popular among various segments of the professional community.

These events directly served to engender dialogue, collaboration, friendship, and unity among the Leaders of the Latino community. The events are well attended by young professionals, established professionals, as well as students seeking to connect with soon-to-be colleagues. LPN Networking Events are unique in the fact that they bring together professionals from a diverse array of fields. If you enjoyed the LPN's past events "Nuestro LA", "Havana Nights", "A Summer Night in Sevilla", and "Una Noche en Guadalajara", join us for another valuable evening of countless opportunities.

Important Notice--RSVP REQUIRED! Guests are required to RSVP at (http://www.lpnonline.com/rsvp/form.cgi?email=&RSVP=4th) or by emailing rsvp@lpnonline.com. Please specify the numbers of guests who will attend. Once you have submitted your RSVP, consider you and your guests confirmed. It is encouraged that you RSVP early. You may also call (213) 792-0877 to RSVP and for further information.

Parking: Ample parking can be in lots adjacent to J Restaurant & Lounge. Valet Parking is also available at only $5.00 per person.  

Details: Thursday, March 27, 2008, 6:30pm- 1:30am  Admission: $20 per person. Admission includes complete event package including Complimentary Sangria, Complimentary Argentine Wine Tasting, Live Tango Ensemble led by "Dino Durand", Live Tango Dance Performances & Lessons, Complimentary Empanadas, Live Salsa Band "Tabaco y Ron", DJ, and more. Admission to be paid at the door. Attire: Professional/ Cocktail Attire is Strongly Recommended. It is encouraged tha gentlemen wear coat and/ or suit and tie. It is encouraged that ladies wear cocktail and/or professional attire. J Restaurant & Lounge 1119 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, CA 90015  (J Restaurant & Lounge is located across the street from the Transamerica Building in Downtown LA) For further information (213) 792-0877 Previous LPN Events include "A Night in Rio" at J Lounge, "Nuestro LA" at Bonaventure, and "A Night in San Juan" at Villa Sorriso. (All attendees must be of legal drinking age, and identification is required.)  See you at "A Night in Buenos Aires"!