Drive-Bys

I have another political crush -- Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford. I don't suppose we can cajole him into running in the next gubernatorial race, can we?
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Before I head out to see Gavin Coyle at the Irish American Heritage Center this Saturday evening, I'm going to spend the day at the Printer's Row Lit Fest. The line-up of workshops, authors and speakers looks fantastic.
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Knee-Slapper of the Day:

"[S]he’s a very natural girl."

Sorry. That should have come with a spit-take warning.
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Have you bought your ticket to come help Seanachai Theatre Company party with Frazier's dad yet?

No?

What are you waiting for? June 13th is right around the corner and it's not every day you get to hoist a pint with a celebrity!
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Theatre District

I'm pleased to share the news that Seanachai Theatre Company is throwing a special benefit on Monday, June 13th from 7-10 p.m. at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago.

What's so special about it? John Mahoney has agreed to do a dramatic poetry reading, and a meet and greet immediately following!

In addition, there will be dramatic readings by guest actors Brad Armacost and Steve Pickering (who will be featured in Seanachai's second play of the new season A Moon for the Misbegotten), as well as by members of the Seanachai Ensemble and live music.

Also, we will be saying good-bye to Martin Rouine, Chicago's Irish Consul General and Seanachai board member.

Tickets are $50 in advance/$60 at the door (subject to availability), which includes free parking, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment. Cash Bar.

To reserve your tickets, call 773-878-3727.

I hope to see you there!

Milk Run - BlogHer 2010

So where was I?

Oh, yeah.

Writing Lab session on stoking creativity and inspiration (and a nice chat with Fiona). Geek Lab session on techniques for getting better pictures out of you digital point-and-shoot or SLR (led by Lotus, Mishelle and Rachel -- really helpful stuff). Yes, we missed one session, but I consider networking with the vendors educational, too.

An afternoon break in the Chill Space internet lounge led to a conversation with Artiatesia, who does beautiful website and blog design, as well as other graphic design.

Then it was off to dinner and the Community Keynote, which was truly fantastic.

We ran into Catherine, who led the fray that resulted in BlogHer partnering with "Tutus for Tanner" group for a 5K fun run yesterday morning to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy, on our way to view the art for the online auction which will raise funds to help clean up the oils spill damage to the Gulf of Mexico.

Then, of course, there was more food and more cocktails and rock star karaoke with a live band and... we went to Le Maison to see Alex.

I'll have more later about the major speed bump in the fun for Nancy and I yesterday. In the meantime, it's time for the first session of the day...