Culch.ie – Connector 'Tribe of the Year 2009' (Shortlisted)

by Conor on November 30th, 2009

As part of Tribes Week, we are featuring all of our shortlisted Tribes on the Connector Blog today. Each of these Tribes have been shortlisted for the Connector Tribe of the Year award. The winner will be announced at Christmas Connector.

Culch.ie is a new and growing group blog, the main  theme being pop culture. The site also features information about different events around the country as well as features on gossip, movies, newspapers, photography, radio, politics, etc.

Connector would like to recognise the fantastic work that Darren Byrne has put in over the last year in creating a fantastic Pop Culture resource and community.

As Darren and Rick say themselves:

The idea was a simple one – a few months ago we thought it’d be fun to start a group blog project (well, everyone seems to have one these days), the theme took a little bit longer. To be fair, pop culture is one of the few common threads that runs through almost all of us and Ireland doesn’t have a  huge, enormous pop culture review site/aggregator/news place (can’t you see we’ve researched the lingo here?) so we decided to give it a go.

Check out Culch.ie’s presentation at Connector Tribes event in May:

D Light Studios – Connector 'Tribe of the Year 2009' (Shortlisted)

by Conor on November 30th, 2009

As part of Tribes Week, we are featuring all of our shortlisted Tribes on the Connector Blog today. Each of these Tribes have been shortlisted for the Connector Tribe of the Year award. The winner will be announced at Christmas Connector.

D-light Studios were opened in February 2009 by a talented Polish photographer, Agata Stoinska, to be used for professional photography, film and television production, product launches, exhibition space and events. The studios came about initially as a response to the lack of inspiring, practical photographic studios available to rent in Dublin.

As they say themselves:

The flexibility of d-Light Studios is truly unique in the Dublin – our philosophy is to let clients themselves push the boundaries of what is achievable in this space. Uses for the studios include professional photography, film and television production, exhibition space, product launches and events. But really d-Light’s use is limited only by our clients’ imagination. We therefore invite you to arrange a visit and come and see our studios for yourself.

Check out their presentation at Connector Tribes:

Taste of Darkness in Frankfurt

by Izabela Zelazna on November 26th, 2009

‘Taste of Darkness’ exhibition in Frankfurt’s Dialog Museum was an unique experience. By introducing me to the world of blindness, it opened my mind to other sensations.

Stepping into the darkness was intimidating, overwhelming and dangerous experience. My brain switched to alert mode, sharpening other senses to the limit. Out of my comfort zone of the world I know, I found myself feeling panicky and anxious. However, I had the other senses to guide me: hearing, taste, smell & touch. It made me realize that the more grown up I become, the more I explore the world with my eyes only. Unlike a little child, who wants to touch and sample everything within reach.

The exhibition was exciting and fascinating. My favourite part was when we were asked to lay down on the floor and enjoy the music. It was amazing how I could feel the bits tickling my feet, experiencing the music as a sort of a sensation going through the body, awakening the muscles and nerves.

In another ‘room’, I could even touch emotions, like friendship, anxiety and loneliness; curved in wooden blocks. Even Pepsi tasted sophisticated, pleasing the taste buds on my tongue…

I think that the communication between people should be inspired by the ‘Taste of Darkness’ experience as it shows that engaging messages which stimulate all the senses, will be exciting and memorable. That creating playful and interactive content will bring a positive outcome, be the opportunity to learn and understand.

This 1,5h journey, however, left me wondering how the online world deprives people from other senses. How poor is the virtual reality as it merely depends on what we can see&watch.

In Connector we are bringing the online into offline as we believe that they are complimentary to each other. Join our upcoming event and find out yourself.

Celebrate Art @ Zero Gravity

by Rob Cumiskey on November 23rd, 2009

Connect with Peter Pans @ D-Light Studios

by Conor on November 10th, 2009

My mate Gingerski has invited me to come and check Peter Pans out and I hope to see you there too – should be interesting as always from d-light studios.  Congrats to Agata for a great write up about her in the Irish Times on the weekend.

Choreographed by Anna Gáciarz, Peter Pans explores the syndrome of the same name, a generation of people who don’t want to grow up, who find it difficult to express love. Peter Pans – people with the body of an adult but the mind of a child…

Peter Pans is the debut performance of 50% Male Experimental Theatre. A combination of physical theatre and contemporary dance theatre, the company comprises of 3 female and 3 male performers.

Cast: Monika Bieniek, Niamh Creely, Anna Gáciarz, Barnaba Dorda, Krzysztof Kminikowski, Tomasz Laskowski
Directed by: Anna Gáciarz
Music: Asian Dub Foundation / Yann Tiersen / Novika (remix) by Marcin Macuk

Connector Event Calendar – October 2009

by Conor on October 8th, 2009

As you may know, for over a year now Connector has been organising meetups in the real world for people interested in new personal & professional connections. Other groups do organise events & festivals in Dublin which we try and get down to and so we are pleased to publish pur first Connector Event Calendar for October 2009.

If you have networking eventsor festivals, please let us know and we look forward to your feedback, especially if it is positive   Thanks to Mallory McSweeney for her great work in compiling this calendar and Gita Malinovskis too !

24/09 – 11/10 – Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival / Various Venues in Dublin / A collection of the best of Irish and international theatre, showcased in Dublin’s theatres. Connect >>

O7/10 – Bewley’s Debates / Bewley’s Café Theatre, Grafton Street / 6:15 pm / €5 / Octobers’ discussion will feature Hans Zomer, Director of Dóchas, and Alan McQuaid, Chief Economist with Bloxham Stockbrokers, debating whether or not Ireland can still afford overseas aid.  Connect >>

O7/10 – Spanish Short Film Festival / Spanish Cultural Institute, Dublin 2 / 6:30pm / Free / Six short films will be screened, with English subtitles, at the third installation of Institito Cervantes’ Short Film Festival.  Connect >>

O7/10 – The Loft Market Fashion Show / Top Floor, Powerscourt Townhouse Centre / Drinks reception at 7:00, Fashion Show at 8:00 / Free / Join The Loft Market as they celebrate their 3rd birthday with a fashion show featuring their top twenty designers.  Connect >>

08/10 – 11/10 – Darklight X: New World Order – Festival / Various Venues, mainly in Smithfield, Dublin 7 / Mostly Free or around €10 / “Darklight is Ireland’s premier festival for filmmakers, animators and artists whose work explores the convergence of art, film and technology,” Dublin’s 10th annual Darklight festival returns with three days of performances, screenings, workshops, seminars, symposiums, visual art happenings, etc.  Connect >>

9/10 – The Dublin Job Club / Digital Exchange Building, Crane Street, Dublin 8 / 10am – 12.30pm/ Free / Worksearch and Networking for “unpaid” executives, managers, professionals and free agents.  Connect >>

09/10 – Connector Lunches / Dublin City Centre / 1:00 pm / Free / Hosted by Connector, this is social networking for new personal & professional connections over lunch with some great lunch deals on offer.  For details, phone Conor on 087 1 22 1124.  Connect >>

10/10 – Irish Web Awards / Radisson Blu (SAS) Royal Hotel / €35 / Great place to learn best web practices and projects and have lots of fun!  Connect >>

13/10 – BIG IDEAS Showcase 2009 / Croke Park, Dublin / 10am – 5pm / Free / The event is being organised by Enterprise Ireland’s Research & Innovation Business Unit.  Connect >>

13/10 – Girl Geek Dinner / Ciao Bella Roma, Parliament Street, Temple Bar / 7:30 / €15-20 / Girl Geek Dinners are a chance for ladies in technology to get together, enjoy some nice food and drinks, and have fun meeting other women in their field.   Connect >>

13/10 – 16/10 – Old City, New Dreams 2009 / Dublin City Centre bars / The Dubliner presents a series of candid and relevant discussions focusing on various facets of Dublin culture is back with a series of eight events, each lasting about an hour.  Connect >>

14/10 – 20/10 – Innovation Dublin / This week long festival highlights and promotes innovation in the city, giving Dubliners the opportunity to promote new ideas and initiatives.   Connect >>

15/10 – EYP Beer Tasting / Top floor of Porterhouse, 16-18 Parliament Street, Temple Bar / 7:30 pm / €6 / Members of the Dublin chapter of European Young Professionals are welcome to a beer tasting right in the heart of Ireland’s Oktoberfest celebrations!  Connect >>

15/10 – McDonnell Connor Launch Party / Krystle Nightclub / 8:00 pm / Free / Join accomplished Dublin photographers Michelle Connor and Tim McDonnell as they launch their new joint venture, McDonnell Connor Photography.  Connect >>

16/10 – The Dublin Job Club / Digital Exchange Building, Crane Street, Dublin 8 / 10am – 12.30pm/ Free / Worksearch and Networking for “unpaid” executives, managers, professionals and free agents.  Connect >>

16/10 – Connector Lunches / Dublin City Centre / 1:00 pm / Free / Hosted by Connector, this is social networking for new personal & professional connections over lunch with some great lunch deals on offer.  For details, phone Conor on 087 1 22 1124.  Connect >>

16/10 – 18/10 – Hard Working Class Heroes / Various Venues, Dublin / 7:30 pm – Late / €21 Day Pass, €43.50 Weekend Pass / Hard Working Class Heroes is an independent showcase festival for Irish bands and musicians and features 100 bands over three days.  HWCH is a First Music Contact project.  Connect >>

23/10 – The Dublin Job Club / Digital Exchange Building, Crane Street, Dublin 8 / 10am – 12.30pm/ Free / Worksearch and Networking for “unpaid” executives, managers, professionals and free agents.  Connect >>

23/10 – Connector Lunches / Dublin City Centre / 1:00 pm / Free / Hosted by Connector, this is social networking for new personal & professional connections over lunch with some great lunch deals on offer.  For details, phone Conor on 087 1 22 1124.  Connect >>

28/10 – Measurement Camp / Odeon, 57 Harcourt St. / 10am / Free / Measurement Camp Dublin is an un-conference event, where we openly discuss the issues around measuring social media.  The event is suitable for anyone who works in PR, marketing, online PR and social media.  Connect >>

29/10 – Connector BTW Halloween Party / Purty Kitchen Bar, 34/35 East Essex Street, Temple Bar / 7:00 – Late / Free / Connector’s monthly networking event gets into the spirit of Halloween with a fancy dress and mad hatter theme, dress in your best or don an unusual hat and win prizes. Joining with BTW group for this event. Connect >>

30/10 – The Dublin Job Club / Digital Exchange Building, Crane Street, Dublin 8 / 10am – 12.30pm/ Free / Worksearch and Networking for “unpaid” executives, managers, professionals and free agents.  Connect >>

30/10 – Connector Lunches / Dublin City Centre / 1:00 pm / Free / Hosted by Connector, this is real world Social Networking over lunch.  For details, phone Conor at 087 1 22 1124.  Connect >>

If you would like to see your event added to Connector’s Event Calendar, please e-mail details to events[@]connector.ie

Connector Music @ The Pod

by Caoimhe Stack on September 11th, 2009

With less than five days to go, things are shaping up very nicely for the first ever Connector Music Event in the Pod, Harcourt Street this September 16th at 7pm. The evening will kick off with welcoming drinks kindly sponsored by Heineken. The fantastic guest speakers, to discuss the Irish music industry in the digital age, will include Today FM’s Alison Curtis, Phantom FM’s Simon Maher, Pod Promotions Siobhan O’Dowd and Hard Working Class Heroes Angela Dorgan.

This will be followed by live acoustic sets for emerging Irish talent such as Reader’s Wives, The Minutes, Hitman Lord and Stefan Gelt. And then DJ Pete Pamf will take us into the night with some smooth and funky tunes.

This is the ideal opportunity for music fans to have a rare insight into the workings of the Irish music scene and to enjoy some seriously cracking music. At just €10 in it is a night no music nut should miss!

And for all of you Connector regulars, this is the time to see old friends and to make a bunch of new ones too!

Looking forward to seeing you all there!!

Connector Music Event

by Conor on August 28th, 2009

Connector Canon Digital Video Awards Showcase

by connector on August 27th, 2009

If you missed the Connector Digital Video Awards night in June  you can now get an overview of this highly succssful contest which was managd by Connector in partnership with Edelman PR.  Congrats to the winners Martin, Dan & Ronan and thanks to Liam Cunningham & Canon for their generous support.

You can also check out more Connctor videos if you click here >>

Connect with sunglasses.ie

by Andrew Sigle on July 22nd, 2009

I met sunglasses.ie recently and they were generous enough to let Connector borrow novelty sunglasses for photos at a Connector events.   Watch out next week for the photos from Connector BBQ (No.12.)

The owner of the company, Niall McCrudden, along with Jon Hanlon are pictured above with a company t-shirt.  This company sells all different types of sunglasses over the Internet.  Sunglasses.ie is  known for great deals as well as reasonable prices.

Coincidently enough, Niall is really involved in social media and connecting with other bloggers as well.  He played a part in connecting Jonathan from Canon with actor Liam Cunningham for the Digital Film Awards.  It’s all about the connections !!!

Check them out @ Sunglasses.ie