(Yo, our party is tonight. See you there! - promoted by Katherine Haenschen)
So this is fun. Columbia Journalism Review, which recently profiled BOR in their News Frontier database, wrote a story about blogs like ours who organize events offline to connect our readers and generate warm feelings.
They write:
Burnt Orange Report, a popular political blog based in Austin, Texas, held its first Republican "debate watch party" in September at The Tavern, a local pub. "Misery loves company," said the post publicizing the event, "and there's nothing more miserable than watching the state you love be destroyed by a self-serving politician."
The bar was filled to capacity with mostly progressive Austinites who came to discuss and jeer at GOP hopefuls over drinks and free food. At the second event in October, attendees played debate bingo, listening for terms like "9-9-9," "border," and "Jesus" in order to check off their squares.
The article also profiles 3 other online news sites that are working to engage readers through offline events. As news moves increasingly into the digital realm, it's fun to see what other ideas websites have for fostering a stronger community amongst readers.
We'll be back with more debate watching in 2012, but in the meantime, be part of our news-making social events by joining us Monday for our holiday party!
Burnt Orange Report Presents
"Ho, Ho, Oops: A Rick Perry Holiday Party"
Monday, December 12
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Cuatro's, 1004 W. 24th Street
RSVP on Facebook
We'll have free food and lots of good cheer, and as always a few surprises.
Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
Mayor Lee Leffingwell
Council Member Mike Martinez
Council Member Chris Riley
Austin Central Labor Council
We will be collecting goods for Capital Area Food Bank. Please bring at least one non-perishable food item. For every food item you bring, you will receive one raffle ticket into a fun holiday drawing.
Join us! It would be great if y'all can RSVP yourselves on the Facebook so we are prepared for everyone.
See you there! |
