20sb Blogger Hang

Our friend from up north, the always smiling Doni, will be returning to Chicago this month, and you know what that means… a blogger hang! Of course, you don’t have to be a 20-something, or a blogger for that matter to come out.

We’ll be meeting at State, but we can bounce around to a number of other bars in the area afterwards.

Here’s the details:

When: Thursday, November 19

Time: 6:00pm – ???

Location: State Restaurant & Cafe, 935 W Webster (short walk from Armitage brown or Fullerton red line)

SXSW Music Mixer Chicago

From the SXSW site:

The Hideout in Chicago is the place to be! On Tuesday November 10 from 6-8 pm, staffers from the music conference, festival, and sales departments will be on hand to discuss SXSW 2010’s new features and plans. Space and free beverages are limited, and our guest list will quickly fill up. So RSVP before next Friday November 6 to MusicRSVP@sxsw.com. Speaking of deadlines, Friday November 6 is also the deadline to apply to showcase your band at SXSW 2010. Do it today!

So Chicago, come meet and mingle with other music pros (21 and up). There will be a SXSW 2010 Music badge giveaway so don’t forget your business card. And we’ll see you there on Tuesday November 10! (Thanks to Len Kendall for tweeting this).

Let’s Create New Media Event

The second installment of Let’s Create promises to be a blast! If you’re unaware, Let’s Create is a chance to learn about creating new media and mingling with producers that do that today. Let’s Create will take place at Office Port, music will be provided by Midstates and the Choir of Ghosts, and drinks will be sponsored by Lakeshore Branding.

Sign up on the Let’s Create Eventbrite page.

When: Tuesday, November 10

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Location: Office Port, 9 W. Washington

Forrester’s Consumer Forum Chicago Tweetup

Before their Consumer Forum conference (which you can win a 2-day pass to at this event), Forrester is hosting a tweetup at Eno Wine Room.

If you’ve wanted to meet some analysts from Forrester, this is your chance. Come out for some good conversation, snacks, and a cash-bar in a beautiful setting that is Eno Wine Room.

Claim your spot now on their Eventbrite registration page before it fills up- there’s only 50 spots available!

When: Monday, October 26

Time: 6:00-9:00pm

Location: Eno Wine Room inside the Fairmont; 200 N Columbus

Social Media Club Chicago 1st Anniversary

Can you believe it’s only been a year? Social Media Club Chicago is celebrating their first year in existence, and of course you’re invited!

Communities and Social Media

Come see familiar faces like Ramon DeLeon and Sarah Evans on a ‘communities and social media ‘panel that will also include Katy Lynch from Where I’ve Been and Gerald Haman of SolutionPeople. Bring your appetite, because Domino’s and Garrett’s Popcorn will be providing the grub!

For more information on the panel speakers as well as to register for the event, visit the official Eventbrite page.

When: Thursday, October 22

Time: 5:30-8:30pm

Location: Kimball Office, 325 N Wells, Suite 100