Monica D. Hughes

Taking its name from the novel Catch 22, the indie rock band Snowden its start in 2004 in Jordan Jeffares' bedroom during his senior year in college. The demo recordings impressed Jeffares' brother, who introduced him to like-minded musicians. Now a quartet, the band found local success with a self-released EP, which encouraged them to travel to New York for shows. The effort paid off, and Snowden found themselves opening for groups such as the Unicorns, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and Arcade Fire. The band's debut LP, 'Anti-Anti' was released on Jade Tree in August 2006. Colour Revolt features Jesse Coppenbarger (vocals/guitar/keys), Jimmy Cajoleas (guitars), Drew Mellon (bass/sampler) Len Clark (drums/vocals) and Sean Kirkpatrick (guitar/vocals/keys).

Search Engine Optimization Workshop

Where: Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

Date: 2008-06-04 08:00:00

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Training Cost : $745 A search-engine friendly Web site is a user-friendly, search-friendly, and persuasive site that converts visitors into buyers. In order for a site to be search-engine friendly, it must meet the terms and conditions set forth by the search engines (Google, Yahoo, MSN Search, Ask, etc.) Additionally, the site must satisfy the needs of site visitors. Ultimately, the site must be profitable for the Web site owner. Can a single site satisfy all of these groups? This workshop will demonstrate that these skills are essential for building a user-friendly, search-friendly, and persuasive site that converts visitors into buyers. Who Should Attend Anyone who promotes Web sites as part of their work should attend this workshop! Web marketers should understand all parts of a search marketing campaign - optimization, shopping search, paid inclusion, and pay-per-click solutions. For new and experienced marketers Whether you are a new marketer or a seasoned veteran, this workshop will help you take your campaigns to the next level of effectiveness. For new and experienced web designers Minimize advertising expenses by creating search-friendly and cost-effective site designs. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls early in the design process. Attendees may come from many different industries, including: * Web site designers and developers * eCommerce * Business development * Web site usability * Direct marketing * Media buying * Affiliates * Public relations * Web analysts * Sales and marketing consultants * Non-profit agencies * Or any job that requires site development and promotion. Benefits Many search engine marketing speakers are new to the industry or merely repeat information disseminated by more experienced professionals. Why learn search-friendly design from speakers who do not design for a living? Learn from the leading industry expert on search-friendly and user-friendly interfaces in the field of search engine marketing. * Build a Web site that satisfies both your site's visitors AND the search engines * Design dos and don'ts * Successful Web site information architecture - learn what search engine marketers don't know * Avoid costly copywriting and design mistakes * Link development research: tips and tools * Learn proven techniques and strategies for long-term results For a complete agenda visit: http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/training/chicago/index.html#top

The Glass Experience

Where: Museum of Science & Industry

Date: 2008-05-27 09:30:00

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Mark Di Suvero

Where: Millennium Park

Date: 2008-05-28 06:00:00

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