Events

Next Generation Media Producers ages 14-22: Get Some Skillz at Street-Level Youth Media

Tue, 02/14/2012 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Street-Level Youth Media

Good news, next generation media makers: There is still space in two of Street-Level Youth Media's workshops for the Feb-April session.

Radio Broadcasting: Learn some basics and not-so-basics of journalism and storytelling. Use your new skills to report or tell the story of any topic, person, or place you're interested in. Learn how to ask questions, record an interview, tell a story, and edit sound.

Ages 14-22 Mon & Tue, Feb 6–Apr 17 | 5–7 PM

 

Video Documentary/Video Art: Produce a documentary/video art piece that investigates and celebrates a defining aspect of your community. Create songs in GarageBand to accompany your video. Learn to use Final Cut Pro, HDV, and Flip video cameras.

Ages 14-22 Mon & Tue, Feb 6–Apr 17 | 5–7 PM

For more info, and to apply, go here.

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Workshops are free, but space is limited. Sign up soon!

Grown Folks Stories @ The Silver Room

Thu, 02/16/2012 - 7:30pm - 10:30pm
The Silver Room

Location

The Silver Room
1442 N Mailwaukee Ave.
United States
41° 54' 29.2392" N, 87° 40' 26.8608" W
See map: Google Maps

The free monthly storytelling event Grown Folks Stories hosted by Cara Brigandi at the Wicker Park mainstay boutique The Silver Room has become one of the cities best recession proof nights of the month with people sharing personal tales ranging from emotional stories of overcoming adversity, to lascivious and often hilarious anecdotes of love.  Stories are often featured on the Vocalo Overdrive.  Regular storytellers include poets Roger Bonair-Agard, JW Basilo, and our very own Luis Antonio Perez and Brian Babylon.

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Event is Free

TCW's Top Singles Party

Fri, 03/09/2012 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Location

Enclave
220 W. Chicago Ave.
United States
41° 53' 48.066" N, 87° 38' 6.4968" W
See map: Google Maps

Meet our 40 bachelors and bachelorettes (including Vocalo's Brian Babylon) of 2012 in the February issue, which hits stands January 27.Join TCW and all 40 featured singles chosen by TCW at Enclave for one of the hottest parties of the year. Enjoy an open bar, tasty bites, raffle and silent auction, live DJ and dancing, courtesy of DJ Corey Sanford of Music Masters Entertainment.All funds raised will benefit TCW Foundation, which gives grants to underfunded charities in Chicago benefiting women and children.And couples, don’t despair: the party may be honoring our singles, but all commitment levels are welcome.Special thanks to our sponsors/donors: Bronze Sponsor: Smart Dating Academy Enclave DJ Corey Sanford Van Gogh Vodka Wow Bao Eduardo's Enoteca

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Tickets prices are $65/advance. $80 after March 1. $95 for VIP, which includes reserved seating and complimentary champagne (max 10 guests per party).*Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.Tickets are on sale now!http://tcwmag.hastickets.com/eventinfo.aspx?eventId=380