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With FutureMidwest week in full swing, there are plenty of fun things going on around metro Detroit. We hope that you’ll consider swinging by O’Tooles in Royal Oak this Saturday at 5 p.m. after day two of FutureMidwest for the iDetroit after party. The event will be ultra casual and a great opportunity to share what you learned with others. Everyone is welcome!
To RSVP, check out the Facebook event page.
Wondering what’s happening this month in Detroit’s social media and tech space? Here are a few events to add to your calendar.
Tumblr Meetup – Wednesday, February 10th at 7pm – Detroit Beer Company (Detroit)
If you can brave the snowpocalypse, head down to the Detroit Beer Company tonight for the very first Detroit Tumblr Meetup. There will be stickers.
TechKaraoke | Detroit 2010 – “Rockin’ New Years” Edition – Friday, February 12th at 8:30pm – Dino’s Lounge (Ferndale)
TechKaraoke Detroit is a freakin’ blast. That is all. Join us Friday, February 12th at Dino’s Lounge in Ferndale for some awful singing a hilariously awkward moments.
Social Media Club Detroit – February Meeting – “The Social Web and the Law” – Wednesday, February 17th at 6pm – Lawrence Technological University Cafe (Southfield)
Karen Evans (@KarenEvansTM) is going to present on The Social Web and the Law at Lawrence Tech at Cafe Lawrence. Karen Evans, an attorney and university professor, will discuss common legal issues that surface in the Web 2.0 environment. The social Web has introduced new variations on old issues (can I form a contract with tweet?) and brand new issues all together (when/how can I use the Facebook logo on my promotional materials?).
Ignite Detroit - Thursday, February 25th at 6:30pm – The Magic Stick (Detroit) (SOLD OUT)
This is going to be an awesome time. Ignite Detroit is a night of presentations with a twist. Presenting on a subject of their choice, speakers have exactly five minutes to enlighten and inspire their community using twenty slides that auto advance every fifteen seconds. Ignite is quick, fun, and smart. I’m also proud to say that iDetroit co-founder David Murray will be presenting at the event.
Unfortunately, if you don’t have a ticket already, the event is completely sold out!
If you have questions regarding any of these events, feel free to contact us on Twitter at @idetroit.
- Brandon
Wondering what’s happening this month in Detroit’s social media and tech space? Here are a few events to add to your calendar.
Social Media Club Detroit – November Chapter Meeting
Join presenter Christopher Barger, Director of Global Communications Technology for General Motors, at this month’s Social Media Club – Detroit chapter meeting on Wednesday, November 18th at Goldfish Tea in Royal Oak. Christopher will be discussing GM’s team approach to social media communications and how the organization’s digital strategy translates internationally. The meeting starts at 6pm and the presentation is scheduled for 7pm. For more info, check out the Social Media Club – Detroit Facebook Page.
Detroit Urban Craft Fair Tweetup
Handmade Detroit has joined forces with iDetroit and I3Detroit (Note: Two different groups. Both awesome.) to host a fun and interactive event that celebrates creativity with cocktails. On Friday, November 20th at 7pm, come join Detroit Urban Craft Fair vendors the night before their big show at the Majestic Cafe in Detroit. There will be snacks and desserts courtesy of Handmade Detroit and Twitter crafts (make your Twitter nametag button for your next Tweetup). Now in its fourth year, the Detroit Urban Craft Fair will be showcasing more than 50 vendors representing a variety of art crafty goods at the Majestic Theater on Nov. 21. For more info, check out detroiturbancraftfair.com.
TechKaraoke Detroit
Think Tweetup meets networking event meets karaoke meets awesome. Join other members of Detroit’s tech and social media space at Royal Kubo in Clawson as TechKaraoke Detroit gathers to rock out. There WILL be prizes, including a $30 bar tab “stimulus” for the “Best in Show” performance courtesy of Royal Kubo! The event starts at 8pm and karaoke kicks off at 9pm. To learn more about TechKaraoke Detroit, check out its Facebook Group.
Know of any other events happening this month that we should know about? Let us know in the comments.
If there is one thing we have learned about Detroit’s digital community, simply participating in events can often yield surprising results. For a great example, head over to Portage Media’s Social Commentary Blog and learn how TechKaraoke Detroit helped the firm win over a new client.
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Learn more about the next TechKaraoke Detroit event on Facebook.
See more great photos from TechKaraoke Detroit on Flickr, courtesy of Icrontic.com.