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Fear Experiment is a unique, fun way to create community and push oneself

Thirty-eight adults, who
a) are self-professed “bad” dancers or “bad” improvisers,
b) sign up alone, and
c) are scared on some level,
rehearse with a teacher for three months.

They’re also pen-pals with and teachers of
their art-form to a crew of West Side...

Kimbra will be supporting Gotye.

Kimbra's debut album Vows will be released on May 22nd! Until then, you can get The Settle Down EP on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/settledownep

This is it, ladies and gentlemen, PRAY FOR JAPAN will be playing across North America in 16 cities, in partnership with AMC Theatres!!

All the info is below and also on www.prayforjapan-film.org

Please PREORDER your tickets at www.FANDANGO.com so that we sell out - this event is 100% charity (www.jen-npo.org) so let's make sure the Tohoku...

In Transit: #wink Pre-concert reception at 6pm With a job at a high-powered law firm, lots of friends, and a swanky Chicago apartment, it would seem that Ms. Jenny Green has it all.  But on the eve of her 34th birthday, Jenny decides she's done waiting for Mr. Right to waltz into her life, and takes matters into her own hands by setting up...

Community Management What exactly is a community manager? What does it take to become one? Join Social Media Club Chicago at Google Chicago on Thursday, Feb. 23 to learn community building techniques from the pros.  Event will feature a lively discussion of all aspects of community management featuring: Moderator: Tim McDonald, Astek senior...

Dateless in Chicago? Then join 100 of Chicago’s most eligible singles for a night of dancing, flirting, and giving back to an awesome cause.   If Cupid's aim was a little off this year and you were planning on spending Valentine's Day on your couch watching Law & Order reruns, join us on February 18, 2012 at The Catalyst Ranch...

Join Richard Edelman, CEO and David Armano, Digital Innovation for a Q & A and discussion of findings from Edelman’s 2012 Trust Barometer, a global survey which takes the pulse of trust in business, institutions and industries. The U.S. debt impasse, the Occupy protests and the nuclear disaster at Fukushima are among the major events of the...

High Concept Laboratories presents
A benefit reception for the documentary Uncanny Terrain
Uncanny Terrain video preview 6-7 PM
With live accompaniment by the film's composer Tatsu Aoki
and his band The Miyumi Project (jazz/Japanese classical fusion)
Art by David Tanimura
No cover (donations welcome—proceeds benefit the film)
RSVP required
...

Start the new year with a great girls and guys group at Wave's Remedy brunch. We worked to get a great price: $25 (includes tax but does not include tip) gets you a bloody maria and all you can eat of fruits, a vegetarian omelet station, a taco station, Chinese buns & dumplings, dessert station and so much more!

JETAA Chicago is proud to present the 9th annual New Year's Shinnenkai Culture Festival! Joins us as we celebrate the year of the Dragon! This celebration of Japanese culture promises to be a great opportunity to meet others who are interested in Japan.

Come enjoy Japanese appetizers and beer, wine, and soft drinks. We will feature...

Let's kick off 2012 right!  Join Team Eventbrite on Saturday, January 14th for Chicago Cares Celebration of Service!  7:45 AM Meet at Union Station's Great Hall (west side of Canal between Adams & Jackson) to pick up your volunteer information and goody bag. **Remember to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty!** 8:25...

Everyone make sure you LIKE SnoStudios Photography and give it a mention on your profiles! Our goal is to hit 500 Fans by 2012!!

Help make this our most successful year ever!!

  RUSocial? Do you work in the social media marketing industry? Is your social media game on point?   If you can answer yes to any of these questions, you belong at our #RUSocial Tweet Up! What: #RUSocial Tweet Up When: Thursday, December 15, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where: Thai Urban Kitchen Who: You + Other Chicago Social Media Marketing Pros Tweet...

Murasaki Sake Lounge invites you to join us as we celebrate our 25th aniversary.

Enjoy tasty complimentary hor d'oeuvres and savor our select list of fine sake at 50% OFF.

Thanksgiving will be over, Christmas will be right around the corner and before we know it, we'll find ourselves at the end of another great year in Chicago. Join other fantastic Chicagoans on Twitter to celebrate the end of year. Come meet friends and make new ones!   Of course, it wouldn't be a celebration without champagne! This is...

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Thanksgiving will be over, Christmas will be right around the corner and before we know it, we'll find ourselves at the end of another great year in Chicago. Join other fantastic Chicagoans on Twitter to celebrate the end of year. Come meet friends and make new...

  **Tickets sold out in October. Do not wait until the last minute.**   Chicago's monthly tech showcase, where geeks, veeps, and everyone in between meets. Technori Pitch is a monthly showcase of Chicago’s most innovative startups, pitching their latest technologies. On the last Tuesday of every month, 500 impassioned entrepreneurs,...

Order tickets via Eventbrite:
http://dorightbebritechi-efbevent.eventbrite.com

QUESTION:

Did you spend your lunch hour watching talking animal videos on YouTube?

It’s certainly one way to beat the Mondays, but think of what else you could do in an hour:

• Sort through 100 sets of hats, gloves and mittens so that needy families won't go...

Think Differently: 10 lessons learned from Steve Jobs and his marketing, retail and customer experience teams Apple’s meteoric rise to the become the most valuable company in the world has many lessons for today’s marketers. How is it they leaped into the direct to consumer retail environment only over the last few years, yet outsell most of...

The Premiere The first movie ever set at the University of Michigan, "Answer This" has been selling out theaters across the Midwest - and for one big night it's coming to the Windy City. Join the filmmakers Friday, November 11, at Doc Films at the University of Chicago for a special screening of the film The Detroit News called...

ALL DAY:

* 22% discount on purchases *

* Receive a 20% off coupon to use for future holiday shopping *

* Giveaway for every 11th purchase *

Sign up for our loyalty program using Bellyflop* & scan your card for extra points to redeem towards rewards.

FROM 5-7pm:

The celebration continues with sweets & treats from our friends!

Wine...

A Proper Send Off is in Order!  Scott Murphy (@scottfmurphy as he is more commonly known on the interwebs) is leaving Chicago andm moving to New York. Please join us on Thursday, Oct. 27th at SUSHISAMBA on Wells Street to help say farewell and so long to Scott, talk some smack and enjoy some cocktails and appetizers.   We will be in the back,...

Vroom Vroom... Get ready to rev-up, it's a Social Media Soiree!   Join MJ, Dwana, and Melisa to celebrate the launch of  #SocialRevUp  Where:  Bella Luna Cafe - 731 N. Dearborn Chicago When: October 24, 2011, Monday - 5:30-8:30pm (Yes, Monday! Why not start the week right with us)   A night with "lots" of Food, Fun, and...

LIKE the candy bar that delivers MORE chocolate taste than before!   Join Chicago’s tweeps, followers and social friends as we get to know 3 MUSKETEERS’® tastier, fluffy personality.  At this “Like-Up” happy hour event, experience 3 MUSKETEERS’® updated recipe which delivers MORE chocolate taste that you’ll love! While you like...

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