February 2012
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Making You Proud...
Hey All,
No posts next week. I will be at TEDActive in Palm Springs representing our fine city AND doing a short TED talk!
I promise to make you proud.
I’ll be tweeting my experience so join me if you like @ShannonDowney and follow the conference at @TEDActive
Be back soon.
- Shannon
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Baker & Nosh...Handmade Breads + Fine Cheeses
New Hot Spot People!
Baker & Nosh just opened in Uptown on Wilson just east of Ashland.
HANDMADE BREADS + FINE CHEESES … it’s like it was built just for me!
They will also be offering Baking Classes!
From their website:
In the spring, summer and fall, we will have outdoor seating available in our garden area. This will remain a grassy area instead of a concrete slab. Seating...
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Your PowerPoint Presentation Sucks.
How many PowerPoint presentations have you sat through? How many of them have been good? Exactly.
I had the pleasure of participating in a presentation design workshop last week with SquarePlanet, a company whose mission is to create remarkable presentations. The workshop was fantastic! A great primer for those who want to raise the bar on their presentation content, design, approach and...
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VENUE CRICKET, INC. CREATES ONLINE MARKETPLACE FOR...
Galleries, Car Dealerships, Churches, and Other Local Establishments Add a New Revenue Stream to Their Businesses by Making Their Venues Available for Private Events After Regular Business Hours
Chicago startup, Venue Cricket, is providing a means for local businesses to turn themselves into event venues. With the economy still growing at a sluggish pace, businesses are looking for ...
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Committed: An Avant-Garde Wedding Event
“Committed” is Chicago’s first “green” wedding show for the couple that visualizes their wedding not only as a celebration of their commitment to each other and the environment, but as the best damn party of their lives. Sunday, February 26th from 12 to 4pm at the newly opened Greenhouse Loft in the Green Exchange. There will be have beer, wine, and...
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Want a Laugh at My Expense?
The Playground Theater has a show called #TweetLife where each week they select one follower of @the_playground to be the source of their improv show where improvisers create live theater based on their tweets.
Well this week they picked yours truly!
I’m excited. Nothing better than laughing at yourself while others make fun of you.
SO, COME JOIN ME!
Tickets are just $10 (or $5 w/ a...
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