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Wed 11/19 Steven Baggs at Southpaw

New York based singer/songwriter Steven Baggs creates a distinct sound by combining melodious pop and organic rock------

Southpaw
125 5th Avenue (Park Slope) MAP
718-230-0236
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Thu 11/20 Akbrotaik at Southpaw

Southpaw
125 5th Avenue (Park Slope) MAP
718-230-0236
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Thu 11/20 NYC Venture Philanthropy Fund Fundraiser at Galapagos Art Space

Galapagos Art Space
70 North 6th Street MAP
718-782-5188
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Thu 11/20 Built For Conversation: The Interaction Design of Social Media Networks at HUGE New York

Social Media Networks, because they are built on the collective participation of individuals, can only be effectively guided by means of a researched and learned examination of social psychology------ It is the interaction designer's job to understand how social media ecosystems are likely to evolve, given the interaction of the application constraints with users -- each of which with their own goals, prejudices, social ties, needs for sociality and irrational decision-making------ Design choices affecting application design, functions, and features can only steer individual and aggregate participation within the social network------ This talk will begin with the basics of social psychology as it pertains to social media and networking sites and give a brief overview of identity creation in the context of social networking theory------ We will discuss design patterns in social media site architecture and their impact on human behavior, and why interaction designers engaged in building social networking ecosystems must leverage sociology, social network analysis, and behavioral economics to ensure their social media site is Built for Conversation------ Time permitting I will discuss two case studies -- why social media/networking functionality failed on Kayak------com, and why it succeeded on Gather------com -- lessons learned the hard way------ DATE and TIME Thursday, November 20th 6:30 - 7:00 networking and refreshments 7:00 - 8:00 presentation 8:00 - 8:30 Q&A and discussion Important: Please plan to arrive no later than 6:50 p------m------ to clear security and be seated------ LOCATION HUGE 45 Main Street, 2nd floor Brooklyn, NY 11201 http://www------hugeinc------com Google map: http://tinyurl------com/5rwy57 Subway directions: F to York Street or A/C to High Street http://hugeinc------com/contactus/contact_subway------html ABOUT OUR SPEAKER Will Evans is founder and Principal User Experience Architect for Semantic Foundry with 14 years industry experience in information architecture user experience design------ His experience includes directing interaction design and information architecture for AIR Worldwide, UX architect for web 2------0 social networking site Gather------com, and UX architect responsible for information architecture and interaction design for Kayak------com------ He has worked at enterprise technology companies Lotus/IBM (where he was the senior information architect), and Curl, a DARPA-funded MIT project at the MIT Laboratory for Computer Science------ Most recently, Will has lead redesign projects incorporating social media, crowdsourcing and social networking for startups and Fortune 100 companies------ Will holds masters degrees in business administration, human-computer interaction and cognitive psychology------ His interests and studies have focused on design, information architecture, human factors and information visualization------ He earned his undergraduate degree in mathematics and philosophy------ ABOUT OUR HOST HUGE is a leading independent interactive agency that specializes in building sustainable businesses online for some of the largest and most demanding companies in the world------ Founded in 1999, HUGE has evolved a unique methodology and culture that combine the best aspects of research, user-centered design, product planning, and technology expertise------ The customer experiences designed by HUGE generate over $3------6 billion in annual revenue and are visited by over 120 million unique users each month------ With offices in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and London, clients include IKEA, JetBlue Airways, Scholastic, TheStreet------com, Time Inc------ and Readers Digest------ ABOUT IxDA The Interaction Design Association (IxDA------org) is a member-supported organization committed to serving the needs of the international interaction design community------ With the help of more than 10,000 members worldwide, we provide a network for advancing the discipline of interaction design------ IxDA was founded in 2003 as an online discussion list and in just five years the organization has grown to include over 60 local groups worldwide and the first global conference on interaction design for interaction designers------ Our next conference, Interaction 09 | Vancouver (interaction09------ixda------org), resumes where our first conference, Interaction 09 | Savannah, left off -- as a space to bring together the best and broadest interaction design talent from around the world------ Best regards, MJ Broadbent & Peter March IxDA NYC Local Leaders

HUGE New York
45 Main Street, 2nd floor MAP
(718) 625-4843
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Fri 11/21 Bar4: David Rynhart, Jessi Robertson, Niall Connolly, and Paul Basile at Bar4

Free show from 8 - 11pm

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Bar4
444 Seventh Avenue MAP

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Fri 11/21 Monthly Dinner Series: Smooth Operator, with Liz Brown at Like the Spice Gallery

On Friday, November 21st, join us for our fabulous monthly dinner series! Our next Artist’s Dinner, Smooth Operator, will be themed to match our solo show, Liz Brown: OMGWTF------ Served in the gallery itself, our dinners always offer you a night that’s positively soaked in art, as well as food------ The event is always a catered affair, and Liz Brown will be in attendance to give an informative talk about her work and answer any questions------ Just $50 per person covers dinner, drinks and entertainment------ Doors open at 7:30pm, dinner is served at 8:00pm, and reservations are required------ Seating is limited and last month we were packed, so make your reservation soon! See you there! For reservations, please contact Like the Spice Gallery at info@likethespice------com

Like the Spice Gallery
224 Roebling Street MAP

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Fri 11/21 Felili at BAMcafé

Singer/songwriter Felili plays intelligent pop/soul------ She performs with tastefully arranged acoustic/electric guitars, upright bass, drums amd violin------

BAMcafé
30 Lafayette Street MAP
718-636-4100
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Sat 11/22 Dance Party at Dancefever Studios

Dancefever Studios is having a Nov 22nd Thanksgiving Dance Party 9PM $10 in advance Free Dance Class at 8PM Hope to see you! 3009 Ave J off Nostrand Ave www------dancefeverstudios------com

Dancefever Studios
3009 Ave J MAP
718 253 0939
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Sat 11/22 K Page and Sleepwalker's Parade at BAMcafé

BAMcafé
30 Lafayette Street MAP
718-636-4100
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Sat 11/22 Eula Cooper w/ The Sweet Divines at 5 Spot Soulfood Supper Club

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5 Spot Soulfood Supper Club
459 Myrtle Avenue MAP
718-852-0202
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Sun 11/23 Brooklyn Salsa Party! at Le Grand Dakar

Fourth Sunday - Brooklyn Salsa Party! This party is co-hosted by Cathy Calderon of Shambhala Yoga & Dance Center to offer the community a quality salsa party and student dance social in the neighborhood------ Everyone is invited so join us for the Fourth Sunday Brooklyn Salsa Party! and dance to Classic Salsa (DJ), Bachata & Merengue------ Have a college ID? Bring it with you and pay only $3 at the door------ Early bird? The salsa party starts at 7 PM and goes until 11 PM so if you get there before 7 there is no cover charge------ We offer a Free Intro Salsa Class as well so come check it out! The Sunday party promises to be a great tradition and is a great quality dance event you can look forward to once a month on the Fourth Sunday------ Bring your friends to this laid back event, sample tasty African-inspired cuisine and dance to a special selection of salsa dura hits------ IMPORTANT: Current students of Shambhala should pick-up their special "Sunday" tickets from Cathy Calderon prior to the party------ Tickets are reuseable on other Sunday Brooklyn Salsa Party! events------ Started on March 8 2008, Brooklyn Salsa Party! is a chill and relaxed Brooklyn Salsa/Mambo/On2 dance event & Latin Night in the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Clinton Hill and Fort Greene------ This is an On2 New York Style Mambo & Salsa dance event with DJ Music (Salsa, Batchata & Merengue Latin mix) as well as live West-African & Afro-Cuban drummers------ We offer a free beginner’s salsa class to start the party and we welcome absolute beginners as well as advanced salsa & mambo dancers------ The music is 75% Classic Salsa Dura, 15% Cha Cha and 10% Bachata, Merengue & Reggaeton------ Brooklyn’s own Khephran and Co------ of “Indoda Entsha – Percussion Ensemble” accents the DJ Salsa music with live-pulsating West African and Afro-Cuban rhythms! They also play African drum solos between sets------ Come feel the roots of our music with “Indoda Entsha”!

Le Grand Dakar
285 Grand Avenue MAP
718-398-8900
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Sun 11/23 The Havens at Pete's Candy Store

Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer Street MAP
(718) 302 - 3770
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Sun 11/23 House That Dripped FANCY! VI at Barrette

Join The Unknowns In The Know The grand crowd of unfashionable losers who have nothing more important to do than come to our cave and watch the most obscure, entertaining, outrageous video that is not for TV or mainstream audiences------ Shocking , some may think------ Stupid, yes------------------ and it's FREE When we return to Barrette for one more night of video mayhem to unleash another four hours of mind numbing WTF audiovisuals------ Come prepared to gasp, laugh, and meet the friends you never knew at House That Dripped FANCY! , Barrette, in the Prospect Heights area of Brooklyn------ Come Get FANCY! Barrette serves food so you can feed your face while you feast your eyes------ Barrette 601 Vanderbuilt Ave------ @ Bergen St------ Brooklyn, NY Lots of trains go there more info------ www------fancymag------com Some stuff we will be showing Nina Hagen Female wrestling

Barrette
601 Vanderbilt Ave------ @Bergen st------ MAP

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Mon 11/24 Shotgun Shogun at Pete's Candy Store

Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer Street MAP
(718) 302 - 3770
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Tue 11/25 Jesse Lacey w/ Kevin Devine, Brian Bonz at Music Hall of Williamsburg

Jesse Lacey Kevin Devine / Brian Bonz Tue 11/25 on sale 10/16 12:00 pm 16+ Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm $14 advance / $17 day of show

Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 North Sixth Street - MAP -

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Tue 11/25 The Minor White at Pete's Candy Store

The Minor White is a Northeastern Pennsylvania band with a sound influenced by Wilco, Elliott Smith, The Beatles, Radiohead and Bob Dylan and others------

Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer Street MAP
(718) 302 - 3770
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