{"id":1202,"date":"2009-02-06T19:53:22","date_gmt":"2009-02-07T02:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/valianthosting.ca\/clients\/daemon\/?p=1202"},"modified":"2009-02-06T20:00:25","modified_gmt":"2009-02-07T03:00:25","slug":"twestival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/screamingpages.net\/?p=1202","title":{"rendered":"#twestival"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve been a big fan of Twitter<\/a> for a while now. It provides me with an easy way to keep in touch with new and old friends; near and far. I can follow some of the most interesting people in the fields of training and education, web cartoonists, authors, musicians, actors, and browncoats all in one location.<\/p>\n

Want to know what Wil Wheaton (@wilw<\/a>), PJ Haarsma (@TheSoftwire<\/a>), Scott Sigler (@scottsigler<\/a>) or Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself<\/a>) have been writing about?\u00a0 Curious as to where in the world Stephen Fry (@StephenFry<\/a>) is now? Follow them on Twitter.\u00a0 Want to find out when Marian Call<\/a>‘s (@mariancall<\/a>) next performance is? She’s on Twitter too.\u00a0 Fan of The Guild<\/a> (@theguild<\/a>), Dr. Horrible<\/a> (@drhorrible<\/a>) or Legend of Neil<\/a> (@legendofneil<\/a>)?\u00a0 Felicia Day (@feliciaday<\/a>), Sandeep (@sandeepparikh<\/a>) and many other stars, writers and staff of\u00a0The Guild<\/a> and Legend of Neil<\/a> are posting away to their hearts content.\u00a0 Joel (@hijinksensue<\/a>), one of my favourite comic artists in recent months, drew my Twitter avatar. What to know what’s going on in Edmonton?\u00a0 You have to follow Mack D. Male (@mastermaq<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Yeah, I’m a Twitter junkie.<\/p>\n

Twitter’s not just for following the cool kids – it’s also for gathering together and offering a helping hand to those in need.\u00a0 One of my favourite Twitter events this past year was tweetsgiving<\/a> organized by StaceyMonk (@StaceyMonk<\/a>) [my take: here<\/a>, here<\/a> and here<\/a>].<\/p>\n

If you’re in Edmonton (or anywhere else in the world) and spend time connecting with people near and far on Twitter<\/a>, consider attending Twestival 2009<\/a>. Anyone who knows me knows I don’t like throwing myself to the wolves and meeting people face-to-face. Something about the whole I’m a freak<\/span> introversion thing makes me really nervous in social situations. So I’m dragging my friend Loxley, who I also dragged kicking and screaming into the world of Twitter<\/a>, with me into the fray.<\/p>\n

Support the cause.\u00a0 Buy your ticket<\/a> and join the fun. Make an appearance and get to know some of the most interesting locals in the area.<\/p>\n

More than 100 cities around the world are hosting Twestivals on February 12th to raise money and awareness for charity: water<\/a>. When I heard about the idea, I knew that Edmonton had to participate. After all, we\u2019re known for our support of community and charitable causes, and the Twitter community here is second-to-none! It\u2019s going to be an evening of great fun for a great cause!<\/p>\n

Here are the details:<\/p>\n

WHO: You and your friends!<\/p>\n

WHAT: Edmonton Twestival 2009<\/p>\n

WHEN: Thursday, February 12th at 6:30pm<\/p>\n

WHERE: Vintage Lounge<\/a>, 10124 124th Street \u2013 map<\/a><\/p>\n

WHY: To have some fun while supporting a great cause!<\/p>\n

COST: We\u2019re asking for a $20 donation which will go entirely to charity: water.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Take a few hours out of your busy day – and $20 out of your wallet – and support this great cause.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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