Boston Media Makers

Just got back from another session of Boston Media Makers at Doyle's Pub in Jamaica Plain and I'm encouraged by the intelligence of the social media crowd in and around Boston. When people say we're one of the hubs of technology and SocMed engagement, I am thrilled to just smile and nod.

Today at the meetup (or is it a Tweetup?), I saw a 360° camera, heard about some folks building their own Hackintosh (it's a Mac you make with spare parts from other computers and often from PCs or Windoze machines), saw some sneakers that don't crease when you wear them - maybe the other Jeffrey Cutler should blog about them on his All White Kicks blog), and enjoyed a great book swap.

If you'd like to attend a #bmm event, just show up at Doyle's on the first Sunday of any month. Starts around 10AM and goes until noon.

More details available at Boston Media Makers.

For more events in the area, see the Calendar at the bottom of this blog.

New Orleans and the Gulf Coast

Watching events occur at home when I'm not physically able to attend is a bummer. I've kept the WithJeff calendar up to date, but as I remain onsite with the #ioilspill Project in New Orleans, I'm already looking ahead to upcoming gigs in Boston.

For example, the NomX3 crew is presenting at Mass Inno on August 11. And the 140 Conference is coming to Boston in September. There are now scooter meters in the streets of our fair city (and I'd like to do a video feature on that). And Boston Media Makers is going on tomorrow without me AND without Steve Garfield.

So, while I'm away and reporting in the heat of the Gulf, please add your special events right here so the folks at home can attend.

Chat soon!

Boston Media Makers at Night 7/20/10 at The Lansdowne Pub

Boston Media Makers, Steve Garfield and The Lansdowne Pub are hosting 'Boston Media Makers at NIGHT' here in Boston!

Join us for a night of mingling and fun. NO COVER. 21+

REGISTER: http://bostonmediamakersatnight.eventbrite.com/

Twisted Tea will be giving away an extreme sports "Twisted Event" during the evening. There will be a local acoustic band playing all of your favorite hits.   Meet local media makers, marketers, socialites, Twitterati, and friends for drinks and complimentary hors d'oeuvres.  

Visit http://www.bostonmediamakers.com for the latest information about Boston Media Makers and past meeting reports. Boston Media Makers meets on the first Sunday of every month at Doyle's Cafe in Jamaica Plain.

• Use the hashtag #BMMNIGHT at the event
• Be sure to check into the venue on Foursquare. http://foursquare.com/venue/48550

Host:

@stevegarfield

Venue:

@TheLansdowne

Boston Media Makers 4/4/10 - Easter Sunday Red Sox Opening Day Edition

It all happens HERE.



You’re invited to attend the next Boston Media Makers meeting:

Date: Sunday, April 4, 2010
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

YES! Easter Sunday nad Opening Day!

Location:
Doyle’s Cafe
3484 Washington Street
Jamaica Plain, MA

If you are interested in the web, social media, advertising, PR, audio, video, photography, acting… come by.

Men, Women, and Children are Welcome!

There’s nothing else like it. You get to meet everyone in a very laid back and casual atmosphere!

Doyle’s serves Sunday Brunch! ( Bring cash )

Hosted by Steve Garfield.

More here.

GENIUS! I think I've got it

This post is really just for the contributors...but anyone can contribute by posting in the comments.

What I want to do is implement a quasi format. Gradon's post made me realize that everyone is doing tons of different things and with the right mix of people, we'll get an unbeatable mix of Bostontweetups, concerts, social media events and technology conferences.

SO, I'd love for all contributors to put a post up once a week detailing their week ahead. No heavy lifting, could be as simple as...

Monday - Mobile Mondays at The Place
Tuesday - Brunch Conference
Wednesday - #140 Conference Boston
Thursday - Networking at the District
Friday - Hubspot TV taping

Or could be as in-depth as the calendar at the bottom of this page. Just share and I bet we make everyone aware of the events that might be missed by other so-called sources for Boston tweetup and local area events.

Have fun out there!