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!

Busy Week - Jeff Cutler - 2010 Tour de France - Planning for Oil

This week was madness. In addition to getting a NomX3 taped - or did we do two - I've been blogging the 2010 Tour de France and preparing for another Content Road Trip.

This time I'm not going with the iRoadTrip guys, but going on my own to create a ton of content in the Gulf of Mexico. I'm covering oil spill ramifications throughout the region and nationally.

As I prepare for that trip, I'm also thinking about upcoming events in Boston. The 140 Conference is coming as are regional Tweetups. In fact, we just had our inaugural South Shore Tweetup this week. More will be happening soon.

Got an event you want featured, recapped or just listed on the calendar? Leave that info in the comments here or find me on Twitter and let me know.

See you out there!

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

Tour de France 2010 - Breakfast in Somerville, MA

If you live in the Boston, MA area of the world, pure bliss has returned! On July 14 and 22, Redbones BBQ in Somerville, MA (at 55 Chester Street), will again be doing their TDF breakfasts.

These are sessions where you ride your bike (they have a bike valet at Redbones) to the restaurant and get to watch the Tour de France on TV with other like-minded fans and cyclists.

It's fun, energizing and tasty. I'll be at one or both of these fun events. Hope to see you there.

Scooter Parking in Boston

If you ride a scooter or motorcycle in the city of Boston, as of today there are SUPPOSED to be meters around the Back Bay for you to park at.

According to folks I talked to last night at the Boston Scoots ride, these meters were supposed to be in by today but are not in and there's no official word from the BTD as to when they will appear.

Word is that these meters - at spots at the end of blocks with room for four or five two-wheeled motorized vehicles - will cost only $.25 per hour with no limit (or a 10-hour limit).

It's good stuff, or will be when it happens, and I'll keep you updated on this issue.

Thoughts?