Arterra's poolside lounge was the setting for the summer all-media party in San Diego, where guests noshed on hummus and apps from Chef Jason Maitland while the DJ kicked down the grooves. Special guest author Troy Johnson was in the house, and five lucky winners went home with a copy of his new memoir, Family Outing: What Happened When I Found Out My Mother Was Gay.
A special thanks to Arterra for the delicious appetizers and fabulous outdoor setting.
At Arterra on June 18, 2008
Photos taken by Maya Kroth

Sprint representative Crystal Nichols, freelancer Nicole Pascarella, and The Agency partner Craig Slike.

Communications consultant Giovanna Rossignol, freelance writer Debi Calabrese, and Wright On Communications representative Kelly Badger.

Sprint media and sponsorship marketing manager Paige Oliver and The Agency partner Joel Kordyak.

FM 94/9 DJ Anya Marina and Venture Literary agent Jennifer de la Fuente.

X1FM entertainment and music reporter Jennifer Correia, Family Outing author Troy Johnson, CityBeat art editor Kinsee Morlan and Limelight PR representative Maya Del Guidice

CityBeat editor David Roland and CityBeat columnist Aaryn Belfer.

VMIX marketing associate Kiran Umapathy and Clear Channel Radio account executive Daye Salani.

Hutchens PR communications manager Francine Ribeau and VMIX creative director Dave Brown.

JP Morgan Chase managing editor Erik Battenberg, playwright Walter Myers, SignOnSanDiego news editor Robert Hawkins, and SEIU Local 221 communications specialist Melinda Battenberg.

VMIX representative Steve Watanabe with Skovi Corp media producer Ricardo Villareal and Skovi Design web designer Katie Skow.

Freelance copy editor Robin Kilrain, Wright On Communications account manager Betsy Brottlund, Living In Style associate publisher Dave Long and freelance writer Anastasia Grenda.

Where representative Nicole Sanchez, mediabistro.com hostess Maya Kroth, and Limelight PR partner Brendi Rawlin.

Modern Luxury editor Seth Combs, freelancer AnnaMaria Stephens, and guest author Troy Johnson.