Posts Tagged ‘Giveaways’

Harry Potter, free movies, Red Dot Project and me

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

So I just got back from seeing the preview of the new Harry Potter movie.  Yeah, you are probably jealous because I got a press pass to the pre screening.  But that is because I got the hook up because I have been doing work for a site called What’s So Great About That? This is a site that promotes cool stuff in Ohio by giving away free stuff.  For example, did you know that you can win a $250 scholarship to CSU?  There are weekly prize drawings for things like books, and who knows what else.  You should really check it out, and be sure to follow them on twitter to find out about what they are giving away.  Don’t forget to check out their Facebook page, too.  Last week we used Facebook as the exclusive spot to give away tickets to pre screenings of Burlesque (starring Cher and Christina) and the hot ticket item of Harry Potter.  It was a great giveaway, and I finally got to try out the chance to have exclusive content that is only visible to fans of the Facebook page.  Go check them out-I mean who doesn’t like free stuff?  A special shout out to the Owens Group for all the movie promotions that they run, and to the studios that they work with.

As for Harry Potter, see it.  Soon.  I thought the cinematography was excellent.  I saw the last one on DVD, so I forgot how much the big screen matters for big films that are beautifully shot.  I wan’t say much about the film, except that there were a few twists and turns that should make you see it before someone you currently like spills the beans.  Judging by the amount of people at the prscreening, it will be full theaters for the first few weeks.  It really set up the next film nicely, and the finale is going to be talked about for quite some time.  The trailers showed Little Red Riding Hood, and that looks to be a good film as well.

I also wanted to mention Red Dot Project.  RDP is an artist representative group that helps artists sell their work.  As a member, I have sold a piece or two through them  They work with designers and corporate clients to sell large amounts of work.  They are in line for  a matching grant from Scion.  Currently their competing for matching funds from Scion against projects in other cities.  They are neck and neck with a project in Baltimore for third place funding.  I highly recommend that you join the cause to help them out.  You don’t need to donate to join, but the projects get funds based on the amount of Facebook members who have joined their cause.  Help support Cleveland area artists and join the cause!

Lastly, I had a great show at Keller Williams last month.  I sold a pile of work, and had a great time.  Some of the folks from the Synergy foundation came by and I get a call a week later asking if I would like to have some work for sale at their upcoming event.  It will be December 4 at the Synergy offices.  VIP pre party will run until 8 pm and after that, it is open to the public.  I am going to donate a couple of things for their silent auction, and have work for sale-just in time for the holidays.  There will be a cash bar and a bunch of fun, so be sure to come by.

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It’s Hot in Cleveland! Win this shirt!

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Facebook darling Betty White is back on TV.  Her new show is an original program from TV Land called Hot in Cleveland.

I love Betty White.  She has played so many great characters over the years and has the ability to be funny when playing straight lines, being truly off color, or even down right filthy.  Her appearance of as the host of Saturday Night Live was all thanks to a Facebook campaign, and it shows the power of social media in making things happen.  I have been waiting for the premiere of this show to see how it plays out.  Many times the city featured in a sitcom is the butt of most of the jokes, and I love Cleveland and we can do without the humor at our expense.  So when I was invited to the premier party last night, I jumped on the chance to attend.

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c
Betty White
www.thedailyshow.com

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The party was held in the Skylight Room at Tower City Center, where I spent most of my days during the film festival.  The rooms were packed with hip folks drinking cosmos and white wine, all Sex in the City style.  I don’t know who was catering the event, but the food was tasty, though a bit uninpired.  Shrimp crostini, caramel onion tarts, crab cakes and roast beef with horseradish mayo were passed and only left me hungry for something more substantial.  There was a screening room, but I never really figured out how it worked.  The room was always packed, and when I turned around,   there was a huge line for the next screening.  I decided to pass, as it debuts tonight and I figured I could wait to see it in the comfort of my own home.

On our way out, we picked up a couple of gift bags.  The door ladies gave us a quizzical look, but didn’t say much.  We figured out that the gift bags were apparantly for the ladies, as they had t-shirts that were definately ladies sized.  So, what do you do with a couple of Hot in Cleveland t-shirts in a Ladies size large?  Why give them away of course.  If you are interested, comment about the party or about the show, on this blog, on our Great Lakes Green Pages Facebook page, or on our Great Lakes Design Collaborative Facebook Page.  I will choose a couple of winners at random and send you the free tee!

And be sure to watch the premiere tonight on TV Land at 10pm!  Comment before Sunday night when I will do a random drawing!

Thanks for your comments!  Our winners are Alicia Y and Michele K.  Thanks for all who entered!

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