Consumatron.com's 1st Anniversary Party Is Only 20 Days Away!

The Consumatron.com 1st Anniversary Party is only 20 days away and to say I am nervous would be a gross understatement. Most of the pieces are falling into place just the way they should be, but there are a few loose ends that perhaps you could help me with. Here is the relevant information:

CONSUMATRON.COM - 1ST ANNUAL REVUE

In celebration of Consumatron's first arbitrary block of time as a daily weblog, I have decided to throw a party for it... And you! More than just a celebration of one man's attempt to review everything he purchases, this is a celebration of some of the best Chicago talent I have come to know. In fact, there will probably be very little mention or talk of shopping or reviewing at this event. There will be an array of performers and creative types for you to feast your eyes on and converse with though. Hopefully you will be one of them.

Scheduled to Perform:

-Charles Blackstone (author of The Week You Weren't Here)-
-Dan Solomon (poet and spoken word performer)-
-Russell Williamson (stand up comedian)-
-Lord Of The Yum Yum (one man beat-box/scat orchestra)-
-Adam Fitz (singer/songwriter with more than enough soul in his voice)-

-w/set break silence filled by the sounds of DJ Oh Shinobi-

Also not to be missed:

-Live action cartooning and art booth manned by Peter Klockau-
-Stuff to buy...and maybe even barter for-
-Prize raffle to benefit 826 Chicago-

All this and more for only $5.00!

-October 15th, 2006-
-Subterranean-
-2011 W. North Ave.-
-Chicago, Illinois-
-Doors open @ 8:00 PM, Festivities @ 8:30 PM-
-Get your tickets online now!-

I'd be thrilled if you all came out and said hi! My suggestion is to show up early so you don't miss a thing. Since it is only $5.00 to get in, you will have plenty to spend on beer and tips for the fantastic folks who work at SubT. They deserve it!

And more?

Well, that's up to you. I'm still looking for local artists and creative types with handmade products to set up shop on the night of this event to peddle your wares. The idea is inexpensive, creative and impassioned. I am also looking for any donations for the raffle. 826 Chicago is not sponsoring me in any way. I simply believe what they do is a good thing and believe that with more programs geared toward helping children become better writers and communicators, we'll somehow arrive at a more informed and interesting world.

Anybody interested in setting up shop or donating something to raffle off (gift certificates, local services, music, movies, etc...), please contact me via e-mail at consumatron[@]consumatron[.]com.