Second Annual "Party for the People" at Macworld Expo Features Vendors, Developers, Press and Mac-Celebrities

Deb Shadovitz again plays promoter for her second annual "Party for the People" at Macworld Expo in San Francisco, CA this week as part of the conference's external festivities. "It's a chance for you - whether old-timer or first-timer - to get to know fellow attendees, meet vendors and the people behind your favorite software on a non-business level, meet some of your favorite Mac authors, and become more connected to the Mac community," reports Shadovitz. The real difference is that PFTP is not "invitation only" and is open to the Mac-loving public. - Second Annual "Party for The People" at Macworld Expo is just that Special guests, vendors, developers, and Mac celebrities party at the Parc55 and you don't need VIP invites to be a VIP.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 8, 2005 -- Respected author, writer and consultant, Deb Shadovitz again plays promoter for her second annual "Party for the People" at Macworld Expo in San Francisco, CA this week as part of the conference's external festivities. "It's a chance for you - whether old-timer or first-timer - to get to know fellow attendees, meet vendors and the people behind your favorite software on a non-business level, meet some of your favorite Mac authors, and become more connected to the Mac community," reports Shadovitz whose columns appear regularly in MacDesign magazine and others. The real difference is that PFTP is not "invitation only" and is open to the Mac-loving public.

Shadovitz continues, "We want you to come mingle with some of the authors whose words have helped you with your Mac over the years." Meet authors such as Shelly Brisbin (your co-hostess for the evening), Randy Singer (legal guru), Scott Knaster (iPod expert), Dan Frakes (MacFixIt/Playlist), Daniel M. East (MacDesign/Photoshop User/MacsimumNews), Benjamin Levisay (font geek), Jeff Carlson (TidBits), and Peter Cohen (MacCentral/game pro).

Chris Breen (of Playlistmag.com and Macworld) will perform and be joined by Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton from The MacObserver along with a performance by Andy Ihnatko. In addition, the neo-celtic folk music of Elisa Welch (formerly of MacUser) on piano or mandolin, plus Jeannie Novak, post-Macworld Expo workshop as she plays and sings original material.

PFTP Premier Event Sponsors include:

• Unsanity

• Other World Computing

• GeeThree Software

• RadTech LLC

• Runtime Labs

• SMART Technologies Inc

• DriveSavers

• Future Sonics Inc

• DealMac

Plus additional sponsors. A complete listing is available on the event site.

What:

Deb Shadovitz presents... The 2nd Annual The Party For The People (at Macworld Expo SF 2005)

Where:

Renaissance San Francisco Parc55, 2nd floor Piazza lounge 55 Cyril Magnin Street (5th & Market), San Francisco, CA 94102

http://www.parc55hotel.com

When:

Tuesday, January 11th, 2005 from 8pm until you cry uncle.

Why:

Because theres never enough time in a week of exhibit hours to meet and socialize with so many cool vendor folks, attendees, Mac authors, and fellow attendees.

How:

Just show up wearing your Macworld badge.

Details:

There will be a cash bar with drink specials. We'll have snacks and appetizers for you. The hotel's Sports Bar also has food for sale.

About Deborah Shadovitz:

Based in LA, CA, Deborah Shadovitz has been a helpful voice in the local and worldwide Macintosh community for over 10 years. Her columns and books have been well received around the world. In addition to the Party For The People, shes created other Mac events in conjunction with existing shows and on her own.

Links to each sponsor are live at

http://www.shadovitz.com/partyforthepeople05

For More Information Contact:

Deborah Shadovitz

323-935-9745

deb@shadovitz.com

http://www.shadovitz.com

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