Another Round Another Rally

Due to popular demand… the deadline for Art of Italics has officially been extended✨ Still thinking about joining us? You’ve got a little more time to secure your spot! Submit at the link in bio 🍸

We heard a few of y’all needed a little extra time to get those applications turned in, so we’re extending the deadline just by 48 hours. You heard that right! Applications for our @tales_of_the_cocktail Professional Development Scholarship Program are now due end of day this WEDNESDAY 5/13. Don’t sleep on this opportunity! Apply now! 🫶

Thank you to @az_cocktailweekend for another incredible year and for continuing to pour so much back into the hospitality community ❤️ Honored to share this year’s donation totaled $35,000. Huge thanks to everyone who helped make it possible, and special thanks to Ross, Aaron, and the entire AZ Cocktail Weekend team 🍸

An afternoon of art, aperitivo, and hospitality ✨ Join us Monday the 11th for Art of Italics an immersive workshop from 2:30PM–4PM followed by an authentic aperitivo experience from 5PM–7PM with ViceVersa. Expect thoughtful cocktails, beautiful conversation, and an experience designed to transport you 🍸

Rally for Tomorrow returns for a conversation on hospitality, sustainability, and growing with intention through the lens of community and nature. This month’s rally features Katy Sparks, whose 25+ year career in New York’s culinary world has shaped her work guiding teams toward more thoughtful, locally rooted systems and leadership. Together, we’ll explore how ideas and culture can evolve through an ecological lens grounded in connection, care, and long-term impact! 📍 Brooklyn @lighthousebk 🗓️ May 18 | 3–5 PM 🔗 RSVP at the Link in bio

A long-awaited moment ✨ After last year’s hurricane delay, our top scorers from the class of 2025 are officially kicking off their Joy Spence Program trip tomorrow!! We couldn’t be more excited to see this group step into the experience they’ve earned 🌴🥃 So proud of this crew, and can’t wait to see them start this journey! Stay tuned for this year’s class!!

Montréal!! Are you ready to rally?:) We’re headed up North once again with @davemitton and special guest speaker @erikchevrier from @coopcultivaction to bring the community together for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and real, actionable change. Featuring sustainable cocktails from @kelseyramage of @trashcollective_ From sharing ideas to building a more sustainable and supportive future for hospitality, this is what Rally for Tomorrow is all about 🤝 Join us, meet your people, and be part of the movement. Free to attend! RSVP at the link in bio!

LA, we’re back ☀️ Rally for Tomorrow heads back to Los Angeles on May 18 from 1–3PM with special guest Keith Roberts of The Valley Hive for an afternoon centered around sustainability, community, and the future of hospitality. Expect thoughtful conversation, real connection, and ideas you can actually take back to your bar, restaurant, or daily practice. Free to attend, RSVP at the link in bio.

✨FOH x ARAR Tales of the Cocktail Scholarship is back for year FOUR✨ Each year we are proud to offer comprehensive career advancement and professional development scholarships to deserving individuals from often overlooked backgrounds in hospitality. This program is designed to sponsor bartender professionals to attend Tales of the Cocktail by covering their travel and lodging for the week, while also providing them with professional development programming like press, marketing, and media trainings; professional headshots; resume review, and more. This program was created to highlight and support bartenders who often don’t get these opportunities for networking and education. *BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, those living in tertiary markets, and other marginalized groups are highly encouraged to apply! Scholarship program includes: 🏨 5-night stay at the Celestine Hotel ✈️ Flight stipend to New Orleans  📸 Professional Headshots 📝 Resume Review 🎙️ Press, Media, and Marketing training 💰 Financial Literacy Training 📖 Leadership, Mentorship and DEI training 🍽️ Welcome Dinner in New Orleans 🎟️ Tales of the Cocktail Tickets ❤️‍🔥 Speed Rack Tickets  📚 Career Design Education with Asthyra (formerly Healthy Pour) Eligibility requirements:  + US Resident + Currently working in the hospitality industry as a bartender + Are 21 years or older APPLICATIONS OPEN FROM 4/28 - 5/11

Happy Earth Day 🌎—a reminder that the future of our industry starts with how we show up, together. Next Monday, we’re bringing that energy to Brooklyn. Join us for Rally for Tomorrow Brooklyn April 27 from 3–5 PM as we continue the conversation around sustainability, community, and the future of hospitality featuring special guest Ivy Mix. Let’s connect, learn, and build something better—together. RSVP at the link in bio!

Mix & Melody is almost here, Seattle 🍸✨ Join us April 21 during Seattle Cocktail Week for a night of creativity, community, and seriously good drinks hosted by @heyjanedont with special guest judge Cera Grindstaff (@shakedrinks_notbabies ). Don’t forget to grab your tickets soon at the link in bio use code ARARBFF for free tickets 🎟️

Exciting update for Monday’s Rally for Tomorrow in Vancouver! We’re thrilled to welcome Megs Miller (Salon De Agave & Coco’s Cocktail & Agave Bar) joining Dré Masso for a thoughtful conversation around sustainability in hospitality. Guests will also enjoy a special Lot 40 tasting with Dave Mitton, plus cocktails curated by Kelsey Ramage of Trash Collective bringing together some of the most impactful voices shaping the future of our industry. Join us at June on Cambie this Monday, April 20th! RSVP at the link in bio🍸