William M. Swan
chicago, il
- Gender: Male
- Interested In: Neither
- Member since: 2007-01-17 00:00:00
- Last log-in: 2007-10-28 00:00:00
- Events: 11
Events:
Antibalas
Where: Pabst Theater
Date: 2007-04-26 20:00:00
Type:
Using the revolutionary blueprint of afrobeat as a launching pad, the dozen-strong members of Antibalas weave a rich tapestry of Latin, jazz, classical, funk and soul into their horn-driven mix.
The 2007 IABC Business Writing Conference
Where: Allerton Crowne Plaza Hotel
Date: 2007-04-12 08:00:00
Type:
In today’s workplace, writing is considered a “threshold skill” for hiring and promotion among salaried employees. According to a recent IABC survey, 80 percent of respondents said that “strong writing skills” is the most important consideration when hiring an entry-level professional. While all employees must be able to write, communication professionals must set the standard for precise, coherent and engaging writing in their organizations. IABC’s 2007 Business Writing Conference will offer training or retraining on the essential skills needed to write clearly and persuasively in the workplace. The conference will help business professionals write for a wide variety of audiences such as employees, shareholders, CEOs and the media. Led by experienced communication experts, this conference will cover writing techniques for web and print media and will help conference attenders to improve their writing skills immediately.
The Rentals, Copeland, Goldenboy
Where: Metro
Date: 2007-08-14 18:30:00
Type:
Door: 6PM. Cost: $19. Ages: ALL.
The US Air Guitar Championships
Where: Metro Chicago
Date: 2008-06-12 21:00:00
Type:
THINK YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Enter your city's regional and battle it out for local bragging rights and a trip to SF to compete in the 2008 US Finals. For entry, tickets and more info: www.USAirGuitar.com
Rusted Root
Where: The Rave/Eagles Ballroom
Date: 2007-12-28 20:00:00
Type:
Rusted Root is a multi-instrumentalist group that combines heavy rock jams with world beat influences. The band is well known for songs such as 'Send Me on My Way' and its 1996 remake of Santana's 'Evil Ways.'
Baldwin Brothers
Where: Double Door
Date: 2008-02-15 21:00:00
Type:
The Baldwin Brothers have a signature blend of ambient house, trip-hop and elements of funk. This powerhouse trio features Jimmy Deer on six-string bass, Jason Hinkle on drum kit and sampler and TJ Widner on keyboards/synthesizer. The J. Davis Trio is one of the funkiest and smartest bands around, their funny, biting lyrics are backed by a mix of rap, cool jazz and funk.
The Pack
Where: Schuba's Tavern and Bar
Date: 2008-01-29 19:00:00
Type:
The Pack are four teens from the Bay Area whose unconventional blend of hip-hop subgenres hit song 'Vans,' an ode to the legendary skateboard sneaker which became a hit.
Boys and Girls
Where: Chicago Cultural Center
Date: 2008-05-18 15:00:00
Type:
Boys and Girls features 2 one act plays -- Wendy MacLeod's The Shallow End and Daniel MacIvor's Never Swim Alone. Daniel MacIvor is a stalwart of the Canadian theatre scene, having written and directed numerous award-winning productions. He was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia and was educated at Dalhousie University in Halifax, and then at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario. He has had much success as an actor and playwright. Theatre Seven of Chicago is producing both plays, with a ticket price of $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For groups of 7 people or more, tickets are $10. The show runs from May 15 - June 15, Thursday - Saturday at 7:30 and Sundays at 3.