It’s snowing again.
Chicago
Altered Stop Sign
I like what someone did to this stop sign outside my workplace.
Chicago VeganMania
Here’s part of the scene at today’s Chicago VeganMania at the Broadway Armory. In addition to presentations, workshops and panel discussions, chef demos, vegan experts, and performers, the event featured dozens of exhibitors (some of which are shown above) and my favorite, the vegan food court. I have a leftover samosa from Arya Bhavan that I predict won’t be around long.
My Fave Shows of 2013
Of all the live music I’ve seen this year, two shows were so good that I’m sure they will be my fave shows of 2013 when the year comes to an end: Todd Rundgren and The Dandy Warhols. Rundgren had just begun his official State tour, while The Dandy Warhols celebrated the 13th anniversary of their album, Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia, by playing the album in its entirety. Here are a couple of pics.
Todd Rundgren, May 19, 2013, Park West, Chicago, IL
The Dandy Warhols, June 8, 2013, Vic Theatre, Chicago, IL
More Chicago Music Summit
At “Music Partnerships on the Web: Workshop Hosted by YouTube,” a session at the Chicago Music Summit a few weeks ago, Zofia Bajkowska, Manager of Music Content Partnerships, called YouTube “the world’s biggest stage” and showed attendees how they could create their best content and engage their audience.
Fred Beteille, Product Manager at YouTube (previously at the Harry Fox Agency), showed the audience a sneak preview of the soon-to-be-launched YouTube Audio Library.
Chicago Music Summit
I attended the first-ever Chicago Music Summit last week, and I’m busier than ever doing all the things I learned there. Three sessions were more than worthy of mention:
- Music Partnerships on the Web: Workshop Hosted by YouTube
- Website Demolition Derby
- Album Release Strategies for the 21st Century
Great event—and free! I’m glad I took the day off from work to attend, and I look forward to doing the same next year.