by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Mar 9, 2012 | News & Events
KansasFest, the 23rd annual convention dedicated to the Apple II computer, returns for another year, running July 17 through July 22, 2012. Users, programmers, hobbyists, and retro-computing enthusiasts are invited to Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri, for six days and five nights of sessions, demos, announcements, contests, and camaraderie. The week kicks off with a keynote speech by John Romero, co-founder of id Software and creator of Wolfenstein 3D, Dangerous Dave and nearly a hundred other popular computer and video games. Highlights include how to build your own Apple II WordPress site, HackFest, an annual programming challenge open to coders of all skill levels, a vendor fair and exhibit hall where enthusiasts can show off, play with and buy and sell new or unusual hardware and software, programming interactive fiction in Inform 7 and so much more.
If you “remember when,” Kansas will be the place to be.
http://www.kansasfest.org/about/
(Thanks to Ken Gagne for this wonderful tip!)
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Mar 9, 2012 | News & Events
The volunteer team from International Media Users Group (IMUG) invites digital media mavens to a premier event during NAB for professionals in production, post production, motion graphics, 3D and related fields. This year’s Media Motion Ball 2012, with Platinum Sponsor AJA Video Systems, will offer ongoing drawings for great door prizes, time to network and socialize, and a multi-course dinner. Interested in media production? Going to NAB? The MediaMotion Ball should be on your social calendar.
Be there.
http://www.mediamotionball.com/team.html
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Feb 15, 2012 | News & Events
One fun event at Macworld was the annual User Group Leader’s Dinner, courtesy of the North Coast Mac Users Group (NCMUG) and long-time expert event organizer Lorene Romero.
It was wonderful to see old friends and make new ones in our community (including Ronnie Roche and Amanda Lee Pearson), and it could not have happened without the generous support of event sponsors Smile Software, O’Reilly Media, TidBITS, ScanSnap (Fujitsu), Noteboom Productions and Parallels software. So, thanks sponsors, Lorene and the officers and members of NCMUG for a dinner to remember.
NCMUG
http://ncmug.org/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Feb 14, 2012 | News & Events
On Tuesday, February 28, iMug President Les Posen will offer insights from Macworld 2012. The group will meet at the Ross House in Melbourne for the presentation. The Internet Macintosh User Group Inc (iMug), previously known as the Victorian Macintosh User Group (VMUG), maintains an active international online community in addition to its Melbourne meetings.
http://www.imug.com.au/about.php
Have you seen the iMug Museum Collection? The iMug Apple Effect was a Community Collections Exhibition held at Melbourne Museum during December 2006.
http://www.imug.com.au/museum-collection/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Feb 14, 2012 | News & Events
On February 11, the Mainline Macintosh Users Group (MLMUG) hosted Ben Waldie, President of Automated Workflows LLC and popular Macworld trainer. Ben has been known for years as the guru of AppleScript, Automator, and all things that enhance productivity, so the meeting covered everything from shopping assistants to file sharing applications to Automator and Services in OSX. Even with crummy weather hindering attendance, there was something for everyone, from the well-read techie to the new iPhone user.
Here are some pictures from the event.
Visit MLMUG and see what’s new.
http://www.mlmug.org/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Feb 14, 2012 | News & Events
User group members are invited to the 37th annual Trenton Computer Festival (TCF), the oldest computer festival in the world, scheduled for March 12, 2012, at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, New Jersey.
TCF is not just another computer show. It was started by (and is still run by) computer hobbyist volunteers as a non-profit educational event. Attendees can enjoy workshops, the ever-popular flea market, commercial exhibits, opportunities to meet and socialize, special exhibits, contests and more.
Check it out!
http://www.tcf-nj.org/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Feb 14, 2012 | News & Events
On February 18, Bob (Dr. Mac) LeVitus will deliver his annual The State of Apple + Some Cool Stuff Dr. Mac Likes address to members of the Houston Area Apple Users Group (HAAUG). If you have been to a “Dr. Mac” presentation, you already know why you should attend. If not, attend and see why he is one of the user group community’s favorite presenters.
http://www.haaug.org/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Feb 14, 2012 | News & Events
On February 21 members and officers of the North Coast Mac Users Group (NCMUG) will host Macworld senior editor Chris Breen, who will be offering a wrap up of Macworld 2012 and more. In addition to his Macworld work, Breen is the author of The iPhone Pocket Guide, 6th edition and a popular instructor for Lynda.com. This is one meeting you won’t want to miss!
Be there.
http://ncmug.org/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Feb 14, 2012 | News & Events
Vincent LaForet, Pulitzer Prize-winning Photographer, three time winner at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, DGA director, and one of American Photo‘s “100 Most Influential People in Photography,” will screen and discuss his work during the Boston Creative Pro User Group’s (BOSCPUG) meeting on February 23, at Emerson College’s Paramount Center. Join them for the social networking hour at Salvatore’s then be part of the audience and learn from the best.
Check it out.
http://www.bosfcpug.org/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jan 23, 2012 | News & Events
Boston, MA. 1/23/12 — Ilene Hoffman, Macintosh Consultant and writer, announces the new incomparable and unique 2012 Hess Memorial Macworld-iWorld Events List. Whether you plan to attend the show or not, there’s something on the list for you! Attendees should check the page daily for new listings, so that you don’t miss a thing.
http://www.ilenesmachine.com/partylist.shtml
In its sixteenth year of publication, the Hess Memorial Macworld Events List is the only source for all events and press functions held during the 2012 Macworld|iWorld week, Jan. 26 – 28. The list highlights all the events you probably did not know were happening at the show. Don’t feel left out just because you’re not in San Francisco, check the list for related Internet events, webinars, and podcasts too!
Please let me know about your events at Macworld|iWorld 2012.
Companies and individuals are encouraged to send new listings now for the Hess Events List from the links on the page. Attendees need to get a head start on the best places to visit at the show.
Special booth goodies and giveaways are welcome on the page too. If you are an exhibitor with special booth events, please submit them to me for the Hess Events List. Make sure the show attendees know what’s happening at your booth! Limited banner advertising space for companies is available also.
Mac User Support
The page is supported primarily by user contributions. Please help if you can. Any amount is welcome.
Special thanks go out to Bare Bones Software, Marketcircle Inc, The Omni Group, and iGame Radio for supporting the list this year. Please show your support by clicking on their banners!
Links You Need
Hess Memorial Macworld Events List: http://www.ilenesmachine.com/partylist.shtml
Find ilene’s news, reviews, and support for all Apple related products on her new blog: http://ilenesmachine.wordpress.com/
Background
The author, Ilene Hoffman, MS took over the events list when the original author, Robert Hess of MacWeek magazine, passed away in 1996. It is a memorial and tribute to his hard work in the Macintosh community.
Ilene provides marketing, writing, and PR support to Apple-involved companies and Web sites.
These pages are made possible by ilene’s dancing fingers and your generous support.
Disclaimer
Ilene’s Machine activities are not formerly affiliated with IDG World Expo, Macworld magazine, Apple, or any other corporate business entity.
