Plexipixel is very good at keeping secrets, first with our Age of Empires Online website launch, and even among our own staff.
We threw a surprise party for our beloved Plexipixel co-founder and Executive Director Matt Tamaru, who turned 40 this week. We wanted to show him how much we appreciate him, and just wanted an excuse to throw a huge party! Matt had no clue what we were up to!
Our Executive Producer Vicky reserved the SODO Pop, a private club in the SoDo neighborhood her in Seattle, for the Plexipixel staff, friends and family. The crew snuck into the place early, and then lured Matt there with a phone call from his cousin pleading to come rescue her from some “creepy bar.” Who knew that Matt was so chivalrous?
Matt was totally shocked and literally jumped up and down in surprise!
Mash Hall, DJ Not So Good and DJ Cotton Candy provided the very danceable music. Vicky and Matt’s family acted as bartender and munchies-maker, including such exotic Hawaiian fare as teriyaki hot-dogs and chili soybeans. Delicious!
Stephanie with Mash Hall
Andy's having a blast
Jared feeling the groove.
Matt thoroughly enjoyed the music.
Happy Birthday, Matt!
Photos courtesy of Stephanie Newcomb and Andrew Jacobs. Check out more photos on our Plexipixel Facebook album.
