By Texas standards, anything involving a snowplow is pretty serious weather. And while the locals declared yesterday's winter storm to be "no big deal," we'd like to thank all of the Bostonians who braved the snow to attend our SXSW Interactive networking event last night, Jan. 18. This was our first-ever party in Beantown, and it's one we won't soon forget when over 125 locals from the interactive community showed up.

We'd especially like to thank the entire brat pack at the Sinatra-themed Lucky's Lounge, particularly Michelle, Bill, and Nikki. The excellent service and atmosphere would make Ol' Blue Eyes himself ring-a-ding-ding. We'd of course like to extend a big hug to our friends and public relations partners at Porter Novelli's Boston office (Nathan, Zora, and Kristen just to name a few). Last but not least, we would like to give a round of high fives to our amazing Interactive Panel Liaisons and volunteers who pitched in, as well (Andrea, Amy, Christine, and Joselin). We couldn't have done this one without you.

Don't miss the next stop on our pre-event networking tour on Monday, Jan. 25, when we'll visit the Griffin (3000 Los Feliz Blvd.) in Los Angeles. RSVP by Friday, Jan. 22, to attend this special West Coast event. We hope to see you there!

Photos of SXSW Interactive Networking Party in Boston taken by Shawn O'Keefe.