Posted by: Roman Mars on October 28, 2004 10:03 AM | Comments (0)

Greetings fellow Third Coasters and Third Coast enthusiasts. Yesterday morning, I helped the crew move a bunch of stuff over to the conference site. TC alums will be pleased to know that the hotel is much closer to WBEZ this year. At least I was pleased. The Friday night PRX party will be happening at the station, so for those of you who have never seen an extremely well equipped radio palace surrounded by a gap toothed travelling carnival, you're in for a real treat.

The Punk Planeteers say hi. I took off during the afternoon to visit the magazine offices and eat a fresh, bakery made "Twinkie." At the Angel Food Bakery they make all sort of normally mass produced and plastic wrapped goodies into to more natural homemade creations. The reimagined "Twinkies" are wrapped in aluminum foil and are known as Airstreams. Get more than a few and they'll call them a Trailer Park. There was also a Moon Pie analog, as I recall.

After walking all afternoon (Chicago is a walking city.) I landed at the Gene Siskel Film Center and caught the aforementioned Audible Picture Show. Several great audio pieces were played in the darkened theatre and the post viewing Q & A was lively. TAPS will also be presented as a breakout session on Friday and Saturday. Check it.

I'm going to enjoy my last day of freedom before the registration and opening reception this evening. Just in case you need to meet folks and network but couldn't make it here, write down your name, where you're from and any relevant information in a comment post and I'll pretend to be you for 15 minutes tonight. The prime time blocks are going fast, so act now! I could also be persuaded to punch someone in the mouth if there is a compelling need. File your request below.

I just heard a painful Capitol Steps promo on BEZ. They played a clip of a "Baby's Got Back" parody song and now I think I need to lie down. Be afraid.

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