Shireen Mitchell
speaker, trainer, advocator of media, tech & politics [strategist & thought igniter in social media] esp. the #wmn #woc POV (Geekette '84)

Ongoing

Come out and enjoy Happy Hour as we get ready for the first annual social media week dc. This is a pre-networking event hosted by Lisa Bryne @dceventjunkie and Shireen Mitchell @digitalsista You should also sign up for our event on the 13th, Sex, Politics and Social Media Register for the event here Thanks to our sponsors for our #SMWWDC...
Kick Off: Sex, Politics and Social Media Happy Hour

Lost Society · February 9 - March 17, 2012
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Social Media Week 2012, talk

HAMBURG HONG KONG LONDON MIAMI NEW YORK PARIS SAN.FRANCISCO SÃO PAULO SINGAPORE TOKYO TORONTO WASHINGTON DC · February 11-17, 2012
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Tomorrow

Join the hosts of this Social Media Week Event Lisa Bryne @dceventjunkie and Shireen Mitchell @digitalsista for a interesting panel discussion on Sex, Politics and Social Media

Why you should participate

Life online often interferes with, well life. How do we blend our personal and professional selves in a city seemingly as intertwined as...
Sex, Politics and Social Media

Living Social, 1445 New York Ave NW, Washington DC · Monday, February 13, 2012
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Seating is limited to 120 What better way to kick off a fantastic week of innovative talks, panels, hackathons and more than with breakfast. Feed your brain and belly with us at the beautiful Dupont offices of Pillsbury. We'll feed you (thanks to Pillsbury), talk about events happening throughout the week and host 2 spectacular panels. Agenda:...
Social Media Week DC Kick Off Breakfast

Pillsbury Law · Monday, February 13, 2012, 8-10:00am
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For more info: http://socialmediaweek.org/washingtondc/

We are delighted to announce that February 13-17th, Washington DC will host its first ever Social Media Week. This week-long conference will span a variety of events, topics, and venues highlighting DC as a global leader in the tech and digital fields.

Registration for all events opens...
Social Media Week Washington DC

Washington D.C. · February 13-17, 2012
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Wednesday

This happy hour reception is open to anyone who benefits from & celebrates women's entrepreneurial leadership in the Washington, DC region! Because in honor of the worldwide Social Media Week festival -- we are goin' offline to get social and have some fun. Space is limited though, so RSVP while tickets last. ...
Women's leadership in DC biz: happy hour soiree

Busboys and Poets (5th & K Street location), Washington, DC, United States · Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:30-8:30pm
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[7:00] Introduction by Peter Corbett (@corbett3000), CEO, iStrategyLabs

[7:05] Tech Community News

[7:10] Demo 1: Spinnakr by Michael Mayernick (@mmaynernick)

[7:15] Demo 2: Contactually by Zvi Band (@skeevis)

[7:20] Demo 3: ShortMail by Matt Koll (@mattkoll)

[7:25] Demo 4: Sponto by Jamey Harvey (@spontoinc)

[7:30] Special Social Media Week...
DC Tech Meetup #11: Social Media Week Edition

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue · Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00pm
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Thursday

The DC and AU Social Media Club chapters are partnering up to bring the District a networking event so hardcore, it will blow. your. MINDS. (Or at least, your wad – of business cards, that is!)
Three minutes per person, countless handshakes, and a mess of ad agency-sponsored booze guarantee that you’ll leave with a handful of solid leads, a few...
The SMC "Need4Speed" Ultimate Networking Event

Fleishman-Hillard Washington, D.C. · Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:30pm
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Event Details: http://techcocktail.com/event/tech-cocktails-dc-winter-mixer

It's 2012 and time for another Tech Cocktail DC event. Join us for an evening of fun mingling with other technology enthusiasts, investors, bloggers, and entrepreneurs as we showcase local technology companies and take a closer look at their latest achievements.
Tech Cocktail's DC Winter Mixer

Shadow Room · Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:30-9:30pm
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Friday

What will you do when the inaugural Social Media Week DC has comes to a close? Drink, mingle, and recap all of the awesomeness you experienced during the week of course! We'll have an open bar 'as long as suppies last' as they say. So if you want to kick in as a sponsor to keep the tab open please do. Cash bar after that :) Gold...
Social Media Week DC Closing Happy Hour

Local 16 · Friday, February 17, 2012, 6-9:00pm
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Saturday

What is a RootsCamp? RootsCamp isn’t your everyday gathering; it’s an “unconference.” Instead of pre-set powerpoints and “expert” panels, participants design sessions and decide the program. The idea is to bring together progressives of all stripes as equals, and have an honest exchange of ideas. When we learn from one another, we take...
RootsCamp National 2012

National Education Association · February 18-19, 2012
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Next Week

Join us in celebration of Black History. On President's Day we plan on doing a flash mob dance and soul train line. If you love to dance join us. If you just want to watch, join us. This is our month. Let's pay tribute to those who came before us.

OFFICIAL START TIME WILL BE POSTED CLOSER TO THE EVENT
DC Flash Mob and Soul Train Line

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial · Monday, February 20, 2012, 12pm-11:30pm
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Have you ever dealt with problem WordPress sites — old and neglected sites, or sites where the original developer is no longer available and there is no good documentation? Sites set up badly or with poor themes or the dreaded "theme lock-in," or sites using TimThumb or other problems with images? We'll discuss streamlined...
February Meetup: How to Diagnose and Fix Sites with Problems

Fathom Creative · Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:00pm
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Dearly beloved internets, You are cordially invited to the unwedding of Megan, Undomestic Diva... February 24 - 26, 2012. Bring your friends, bring your lovers, come alone and come together for fun and festivities as we celebrate in Las Vegas. Please "purchase" a FREE ticket so we can track how many plan on attending. {Please only...
Undomestic Diva's Unwedding

Las Vegas, NV, United States · February 24-26, 2012
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Brought to you by members of the DC, Maryland and Virginia community who share a desire to foster collaboration throughout the area's entrepreneurship ecosystem at large, Foster.ly's Study Hall is a collaborative co-working environment focused on enhancing community between its entrepreneurial members. Unlike past Study Halls which were...
Foster.ly's Study Hall, In Collaboration With DCEW & Microsoft BizSpark

5404 Wisconsin Ave NW, Chevy Chase, MD, United States · Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10am-5:00pm
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Next Month

SXSWedu

Austin, Texas · March 6-8, 2012
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DC Tech Meetup #12

Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 7:00pm
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SXSW Interactive badges are available starting at 11am on Thursday, March 8th. You’ll have the badge but most events don’t start until the next day so... now what?

Why not stop by for a quick beer, game, snack or just say hi at one of the many downtown tech companies from 4pm to 10pm? You might even find a drum circle...

Last year we had more...
SXSW Startup Crawl

Downtown Austin · Thursday, March 8, 2012, 4-10:00pm
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We're back for our third straight year at SXSW, and we cannot wait to rock out with all of you!
Join the TechKaraoke team and our sponsors (TBA) as, this time, we begin SXSW Interactive with a real bang! We're taking over The Stage on Sixth venue on Friday, March 9th for an evening full of live band karaoke and classic DJ karaoke...
TechKaraoke SXSWi Presented by BlogWorld & New Media Expo

The Stage on Sixth · Friday, March 9, 2012
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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...
SXSW Interactive 2012

Austin, TX · March 9-13, 2012
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SxSW Panel: The Honeymoon is over, are you still in love? http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/10103

SxSW · March 9-13, 2012
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South by GoLab

GoLab Austin · March 9-14, 2012
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Join us for Tech Career Expo, the premier expo showcasing the best tech jobs and career opportunities Austin has to offer. If you are a professional involved in the technology industry (from engineering, programming and design, to marketing, sales and management), Tech Career Expo is the ideal place for you to meet with and discuss employment with...
Tech Career Expo @ SXSW

208 Nueces, Austin, United States · March 9-10, 2012
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Oh how we love SXSWi. We know how to get the party started. Join Pervasive, Convio, Marketo, Oracle | RightNow and Zuora for a networking happy hour at Annie’s. Attendees will have a chance to meet and speak with the hosting teams, customers and SXSW attendees on a variety of topics. **No SXSW badge needed to attend. Date: Friday, March 9,...
TechMix Happy Hour during SXSWi 2012

319 Congress Ave, Austin, TX, United States · Friday, March 9, 2012, 5-7:00pm
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Catch up with the #140conf Community while you are at SXSW. Jeff Pulver is holding a Texas style cocktail party Friday, March 9, from 7-9pm at Lanai. The lights will be up, the music low, the energy will be high, and you can enjoy interacting in a space just right for making connections and creating lasting relationships. You deside which state...
State of NOW (#140conf) SXSW Cocktail Party

Lanai · Friday, March 9, 2012, 7-9:00pm
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