Bulletin 44.5: To Tweet or not to Tweet

Hey everyone,

Here's the midmonth bulletin for January

*Twitterific

*Present Happenings
*Ephemeral Happenings

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Twitterific

To tweet or not to tweet. Not sure how you feel about it. But if you do, make sure DC PAL's one of your followers. Either send a DM or follow DC PAL's twitter account. And whether you do or you don't, you mind find this article interesting, an NPR piece about how there appear to be regional accents on Twitter.

I recently set up a Twitter account for the nonprofit arts org I work for, and just make sure that if you do set one up (for business or personal use), you do so intentionally and not just for the sake of it. Be thoughtful not just about whom you follow, but who follows you. It might be social media, but I still believe that the quality of associated tweeters trumps the quantity. For sure, strike a balance, but just be mindful of which side of the fence you err towards.

http://twitter.com/dc_pal

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Present Happenings:

Romeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Ending (The Impressionable Players @ the Frederick Cultural Arts Center) - Jan 14 to 23 / DC PALs: Jason Aufdem-Brinke, Melanie Shur, James Waters, Mandy Yu

Mirandy and Brother Wind (Adventure Theatre & African Continuum Theatre @ Glen Echo Park and the Atlas Performing Arts Center) - Jan 21 to Feb 13 & Feb 25 to Mar 13 / DC PALs: Michael J. Bobbitt, Jeri Marshall
Glen Echo FB Event Page
Atlas Performing Arts Center FB Event Page

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Ephemeral Happenings:

Ode to the Divas (@ Germano's Trattoria) - Jan 21 / DC PAL: Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi

Neil Acoustic with Megan (@ Outta the Way Cafe) - Jan 21/ Neil McFadden

Choir Masters (18th Street Singers) - Jan 21 & 22 / DC PAL: Mike Rowan

Sway (Deviated Theatre @ Joe's Movement Emporium) - Jan 21 & 22 / DC PALs: Kimmie Dobbs Chan, Meredith Rabil

The First Ever BloomBars Cabaret (@ Bloombars) - Jan 28 / DC PAL: DonMike Mendoza

Speechless [2nd FB Event Page] (Alight Dance Theater @ Dance Place) - Jan 28 & 29 / DC PAL: Angella Foster


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So if you've got something happening over the horizon, go ahead and message me, send me the FB event page, if there is one. As you can see, after a bit of a break, the Twitter account is back in full gear [along with this archive/blog], and is just another piece of how DC PAL puts the work that you all do, out on the social media map.

And if you know of performer-types in the DMV that would be interested in joining this humble group, definitely send them an invite with a li'l message explaining exactly what the group does for DC PALs.

Until next time,

JR
That Guy
DC PAL on FB (The Group)
DC PAL on Twitter

Bulletin 44: "Celebrate what you want to see more of."

Hey there,

It's a new year (and that was a quote from Tom Peters)!! With that, if you don't already have a relationship with those in public office, I strongly encourage you to contact your representatives, old or new, just to say happy new year, and make your presence known.

Now, more than ever, it's crucial for the arts to be a part of the conversation, every conversation, ANY conversation. And it's easier to do that if we have established relationships with our legislators, so that we can be involved and engaged from the start, and not just after the fact. So take 10 minutes sometime in the next week to send an email or two and introduce yourself. Don't know where to start, use AFTA's Arts Action Center.

Here's what's going on this month:

*APAP | NYC
*EALS Benefit Reception
*The Arts of Taxes

*Present Happenings
*Ephemeral Happenings
*Future Happenings

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APAP | NYC - VISION 2021

Hope everyone who's in attendance is having a blast. If you're not there or haven't even heard of this, it might be something to have on your radar.

"Don’t wait for tomorrow. 2021 begins now. What will the culture of our lives be ten years from now? What are the implications for our work in the arts? What is our role and place in society in the future? APAP|NYC provides unparalleled face-to-face opportunities to discover the artists, trends, and approaches for an industry that has at its heart human interaction and creativity."

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EALS Benefit Reception

"The Emerging Arts Leaders Symposium Benefit Reception is proud to announce this years event will be held at Studio Gallery in Dupont! Creative cocktail attire is recommend at this VIP event including refreshments, art exhibitions and vitalizing music to socialize to! Invitations must be presented upon entrance or purchased at the door.

-Admission is $10.00 per person
-Tickets available at the door!"

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The Art of Taxes at Flashpoint

"Are you a small business owner struggling to figure out how to file your taxes? Do you have piles of tax forms from your freelance work? Join CuDC and Certified Public Accountant Brian Davis to learn how to better manage tax season. This workshop will focus on navigating tax forms, saving on your tax payments and exploring simple tricks to plan for tax time all year long. Don’t miss this chance to ask all your questions about filing your 2010 taxes and learn ways that you can be prepared for 2011."

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Present Happenings:

The Other Shore (Single Carrot Theatre) - Dec 10 to Jan 16 / DC PAL: Sarah Anne Austin

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Ephemeral Happenings:

Become What You Are (Flying V @ the Writer's Center) - Jan 7 to 9 / involved DC PALs: Karin Abromaitis, Aaron Bliden, Katie Nigsch Fairfax, Jason Heat Schlafstein

New Deal Rhythm CD Release Party (Doug Bowles & the SingCo Rhythm Orchestra) - Jan 9 / involved DC PAL: Doug Bowles, Debbie Grossman

Choir Masters (18th Street Singers) - Jan 21 & 22 / DC PAL: Mike Rowan

Sway (Deviated Theatre @ Joe's Movement Emporium) - Jan 21 & 22 / DC PALs: Kimmie Dobbs Chan, Meredith Rabil

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Future Happenings:

Romeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Ending (The Impressionable Players @ the Frederick Cultural Arts Center) - Jan 14 to 23 / DC PALs: Jason Aufdem-Brinke, Melanie Shur, James Waters, Mandy Yu

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Until next time,

JR