Barbara Maldonado
Social media+Mobile strategist for The River North Group. @TechCocktail blogger @UnitedWay_YLS volunteer. Content is my own.

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...

Odd bits, offal, or variety meats, whatever you call them they have had a chequered history. Prized by early man, enjoyed at Roman banquets, feted by the Elizabethans, and viewed today, in most of the English-speaking world as not worth cooking or worse still, too disgusting to eat. Why did they fall from pride of place on our table into Fido’s...

Maria Ogneva – Yammer
Frank Eliason – Citibank
Megan Berry – LiftFive (formerly Klout)
Moderator: Evan Hamilton – User Voice

Moved to 301 E. 8th ST


Marketing is social. We're all sold. But how do you maximize your return in social without appearing like a douchebag? One the one hand, top influencers in the social space are the ones...

UPDATED INFO: sadly, it looks like SXSW will be plagued with thunderstorms, so the park is not looking like a good option. Instead, we'll be crashing the Little Woodrow's bar (http://www.littlewoodrows.com/locations_westsixth.html). We'll have a couple tables reserved, and the rest we'll just try to grab as people show up....

Interactive Festival will feature five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders, the unparalleled SXSW Trade Show and an unbeatable lineup of special programs showcasing the best new digital works, video games and innovative ideas the...

Register at http://cmgrunconf.com

Gather in Chicago for this unique "UN" conference specifically designed for community managers from all types of companies and including students and others interested in becoming community managers.
Pre Event: Social Media Club Chicago "Community Management" Thursday, February 23, 5:30-8pm...

Join hundreds of others at a day-long festival of Jewish learning! At Limmud everyone is a learner, anyone can be a presenter, and the entire community benefits. Learn more about how to propose a session you want to teach and how to register for conference at www.limmudchicago.org

Have you ever wondered how someone starts an organization to make a difference in another person’s life? How someone goes from couch potato to marathoner? What kind of motivation an ultra marathoner uses to get through 20+ mile runs? How you can better balance working out when life gets hectic? Or how Girls on the Run got started and how it makes...

What's @Midwest all about? Well, getting practical with social media.

Find out more this Thursday at Medici in Uptown Normal. The organizers at @Midwest will be there to talk about the conference, social media and, well, what ever else comes to mind.

Can't make the event? Then check out http://atMidwest.com for all the details.

*Eligible for 1.5 Strategic Credits*

Get Up to Speed for 2012:

Learn the latest about e-verify. States are taking over where the federal government has left off.
• Do you know the status of these laws in the states where your company has employees?

Discover how the EEOC is taking a closer look at routine screening criteria used by...

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

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...

This session qualifies for 2.5 HRCI Recertification Hours under the Workforce Planning & Employment body of knowledge.

In a post-recession market- employers need to make sure that their approach to compensation is fair, competitive, and effective in retaining your best talent. Staying ahead of the curve as it pertains to your organizational...

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!

Do you have plans for Community Manager Appreciation Day?
Come join our conversation on a Google+ Hangout and spend an hour
with some of the most amazing Community thought leaders!

• Chief Company Pinata & Cat Herder
Beyond a Day in the Life of a Community Manager

Panelists:
Amy Muller Chief Community...

ALPHABEER VII IS SOLD OUT. Add your name to our waitlist in case any spots open, and to be notified of future events.

Waitlist: http://thelocaltourist.com/alphabeer-waitlist

This is the only event that teaches you about 26 beers - one for every letter of the alphabet! The focus is on craft brews and the experience is led by an expert who truly...

Join Brian Solis for cocktails, a book signing and an informal Tweet-up.

Supper Clubs were the place to be in the 30s and 40s for a full night of eating and entertainment. While many of them faded away, Wisconsin held on to this tradition and has been keeping it fresh ever since. Come join documentary filmmaker Holly De Ruyter as she offers a sneak peak into her film, "Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin...

Please join the YPG for the next First Friday! We hope to see you there in January and throughout 2012.

FIRST FRIDAYS: A NEW SHABBAT EVENT
Beginning in November, and on the first Friday of every month until May, Sinai will offer a new Shabbat service lead by Todd Kessler, his band, and Rabbi Levinsky. The service will be a lively, participatory,...

Come out to support Cookies for Kids' Cancer while picking up holiday treats and gifts for your friends, family, and colleagues.

The MKEfoodies bake sale will feature sweets and treats from area food bloggers, home cooks, and baking enthusiasts. There will be a cookie decorating table sponsored by the good people at FoodFightMKE. And...

Join WGN's Ted Brunson, comedy all-star Patti Vasquez and the Redhead Piano Bar's most famous resident, Kenny Phelps, for the Autism Speaks Heroes Ball: Friday Nov 18th. This unique and entertaining event offers a full dinner buffet, top-shelf open bar, fantastic live acts and one of the most extensive silent auctions in Chicago. The...

Join Food52 Cookbook contributor, Ashley Hooker, for a one-of-a-kind Meet & Greet in the Sur La Table kitchen. Ashley will bring the unparalleled online community to life as she prepares her favorite recipe from the new Food52 Cookbook with you, Food52 contributors and fans! Bring your questions, tips and techniques, along with your favorite...

WOMMA Summit 2011 is the only word of mouth conference where research and measurement integrate with online, social media and offline conversations. The conference is a year end review of the best and next practices in word of mouth and social media marketing in addition to future trends. WOMMA Summit showcases through leadership from some of the...

Happening November 14-18, SES Chicago is bringing together more than 2,000 leading Search & Social Media practitioners from across the Mid-West to discuss new strategies and technologies that are emerging within the interactive marketing industry.

Our program is designed to explore new & existing strategies for businesses to leverage their...

Hey everyone! You're ALL invited to the HOTTEST social media event of the year!

Latinos in Social Media (LATISM) is "the largest organization of professionals engaged in social media." We currently have a huge presence on Twitter, an awesome following on Facebook, and we come together every Thursday at 9 p.m. EST to share...

The Society of Human Resources professionals Chicago Chapter's next event takes place on Wednesday, November 9th and features a full day session discussing Best Places and Best Practices of Chicago’s business community and the important role within these organization. Speakers and Panelists represent the Crain’s Best Places to Work award...