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Aca-Media Episode 13:
A Bumbershoot is a Brolly
(March, 2014)

March 09, 2014 by Bill Kirkpatrick

This episode brings you our 2014 SCMS Conference preview. Bill interviews programming chair Angelo Restivo about how papers and panels are selected for the conference, then scheduler Bruce Brasell tells us about putting together the program (be sure to take a look at the photos of Bruce's less-than-catproof scheduling system below). Then Seattle locals offer suggestions on what  to see and where to eat in Seattle, followed by Chris and Michael's own recommendations.  See you in Seattle!

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 SCMS uses state-of-the-art technology to plan the annual conference.

SCMS uses state-of-the-art technology to plan the annual conference.

 I can haz panel slot on Friday at elevenz? 

I can haz panel slot on Friday at elevenz? 

News and Notes

Triskaidekaphobia

Interview with Angelo Restivo

Angelo's page at Georgia State University 
Jason Mittell's blog post, "A Few Thoughts on Improving the SCMS Conference"
Zero Dark Thirty at IMDB
Contact the SCMS Board
Note:  The SCMS Members’ Business Meeting will be on 
         Friday, March 21, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon in Cirrus
GRE logical reasoning mini-test

Interview with Bruce Brasell

Bruce Brasell's page at New York University 
A good article in the Chronicle on "boutique conferences"

Seattle Sights 

Jennifer Bean's page at the University of Washington 
Kathy Morrow at the University of Washington and on Twitter
Verena Kick at the University of Washington and on Twitter
Claudia Gorbman at the University of Washington

Visiting Seattle
SCMS Hotel: the Sheraton Seattle

Food & Drink

  • The Original Starbucks
  • Pike Place Market
  • Inn at the Market
  • La Panier
  • Belle Epicurian
  • Pacific Place Mall
  • Pike Place Chowder
  • Il Fornaio
  • The Pink Door
  • Cafe Yumm!
  • The Wild Ginger
  • La Pichet
  • Tilikum Place Cafe (the best food in Seattle)
  • Chinatown
  • The Pine Box
  • Woody’s (the best burgers in Seattle)
  • Oddfellow’s
  • Trophy Cupcake Stand
  • Dogtown Dog Lounge
  • Capitol Hill
  • Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge
  • Pie Bar (Pie + Booze. Any questions?)

To See & Do

  • Pioneer Square
  • Smith Tower in Pioneer Square
  • Bainbridge Ferry
  • Bainbridge Island
  • Seattle Center Monorail
  • Experience Music Project
  • Scarecrow Video
  • Living Computer Museum
  • Re-Bar
  • Three Dollar Bill Cinema
  • Cherry trees on the UW campus
  • Gas Works Park

Background music for this segment: Derek Fairholm, Pope Michael original soundtrack
Closing music: Perry Como’s "Seattle" 

Chris and Michael's additional tips

Sights:

  • Olympic Sculpture Park
  • Washington Park Arboretum
  • Ballard Locks
  • Fremont Troll
  • Haunted Pike Place Market Ghost Tours
  • Bruce Lee and Brandon Lee gravesites

Food & Drink:

  • Westward
  • Staple and Fancy
  • Boat Street Cafe
  • Ray’s Boathouse
  • Paseo
  • Sazerac
  • Purple Cafe & Wine Bar
  • Two Bells Bar & Grill
  • Bill adds:  Mezcaleria Oaxaca has fantastic Mexican food

Airport Transportation:

  • Seattle Light Rail

And finally:  Why do Seattleites hate both bumbershoots and brollies?

March 09, 2014 /Bill Kirkpatrick
SCMS Conference, Seattle, Lolcats
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