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The MacGathering™...
Southern California’s own full-fledged computer convention,
covering most things Mac and Apple — for all levels of Mac user.
But...
1⁄2 our seminars are for Windows too! Small business owners, expand computer skills.
No matter what size business, you and employees can gain time-saving knowledge.
Location:
Beverly Garland's Holiday Inn
4222 Vineland Ave, N Hollywood, CA 91602
Immediately at the Vineland Exit of the 101
Phone: 1-800-Beverly (not for reservations)
Call Laura at 818-255-7491 for reservations |
Dates:
Intensive Classes
Friday, May 13, 2005
Exhibits, Free Features & Seminars
Saturday, May 14, 2005 from 10 - 6
Sunday May 15, 2005 from 10 - 6 |
Register!
What you can expect
- Exhibits — great solutions — programmers, product managers & reps
Sit, discuss needs, see demos, get answers, learn from what others ask.
Windows versions of cross-platform products are encouraged so both Mac & Win uses can learn the realities of the cross-platform world and their platform options. 
- Keynote (Sunday) by the one-and-only Sinbad!
Quit being a power user and start using the power!
- Feature presentations open to all attendees
~Virtual PC — learn about it from people at its very source
~The Rise of Mac Media — cash in on User-generated Media
~The Mac In The Business Of...
~Podcasting discussions — hear from some of the best
- Birds-of-a-Feather discussions open to all attendees
- Free help desk! Our top übergeek supports Mac and Windows 5 days a week, 9-5. He says he can handle it all.
- 2 days of low-cost courses — 32+ excellent seminars to choose from — just $65 (in advance)
Whether a Mac beginner, know the Mac well, or a business owner who hasn't even made a platform decision yet, our friendly, easy-to-follow courses can help. About half of our seminars are cross-platform.
- Tiger Extravaganza! An entertaining Saturday night full of Tiger.
- Excellent door prizes — you must pre-register to be entered.
An excellent opportunity for networking. Folks who know my Party For The People at Macworld Expo know I like giving people opportunities to meet.
Special Offer for out-of-towners
Live too far to drive in for the day?
Get a free 2-day pass when you stay at the hotel for 1 night.
Room are just $105 + tax, under our code - MAC.
(The national reservation system is not working for us! We do have rooms.)
To take advantage of this offer:
Book saying it's for the MacGathering (code MAC). Then
your confirmation number and contact info. Bring proof of payment to will-call to receive your seminars pass. (This offer is limited, so act fast.)
Free Friday seminar!
Are you on a PC, wondering whether you can switch to a Mac but needing to run a couple of Windows-only apps?
Are you on a Mac, wanting to run that one great app that just isn't available for the Mac?
Or perhaps you're a web developer, needing to see how your pages look on both platforms? Even on other Intel-based operating systems.
If you're at all curious about Virtual PC, here's an excellent opportunity to learn whether Virtual PC will handle your Windows needs — learning from one of the main VPC programmers live and in person!
But there's more...
Virtual PC isn't the only thing you'll learn about in this 3-hour session. It's also your chance to learn about using Entourage to the fullest and learn how to use Entourage with an Exchange Server for business. Whether you're on the Mac end of this equation or you're the Exchange Administrator needing to understand the Mac end, this seminar may prove invaluable. We'll also just happen to have the Word Product Manager on hand too.
 To clarify, this seminar is 100% free — you don't need an Exhibits or Seminars pass to attend!
2pm - 5pm. Full details.
While walk-in attendance is welcome and we encourage you to invite everyone who may be interested, we would appreciate it if you would
That'll help us plan properly.
Intensives
FileMaker Pro Bootcamp: FileMaker from soup to nuts — Friday, 10-5 — $199 (lunch included!)
Ready to start using FileMaker Pro to track your data, run your business, move up from Excel, or such — except for the fact that you don't really know FMP yet? Anton is one of the best people to learn from and this is a rare opportunity. A bonus discussion will take place through lunch. Full description. Instructor bio. Register.
Painter Bootcamp: — Friday, 10-1 + 2-5 — $199 (lunch included!)
No one has been teaching Painter longer than guru Karen Sperling. On this day she's game to spend the entire day sharing her years of acquired knowledge with you. For example, there are over 400 brushes in Painter. Karen will share her Top 10 favorites with you. She'll also introduce you to cloning. The class will be relevant to both artists and photographers. Full description. Instructor bio. Register.
The first ever MacGathering was held April 2003.
What folks said about the first MacGathering in Southern California...
 “Just to say again that I found the classes I attended
very useful. Thanks! Keep me posted about future gatherings.”
~Wendy M.
"Last year's event gave me easy access to vendors I'd have sought out at Macworld Expo but without travel hassles & hotel costs. The seminars I attended were excellent & I took advantage of some vendors' discounts to shop. I look forward to this year's Mac Gathering being bigger & better & hope it will become a dynamic annual event."
~Elaine
“Congratulations on the first Mac Gathering. A success, especially for a first go. The day zoomed by quickly.”
~Dave
"Hey, Deb....
That was GREAT !!! Congratulations to you on a big league effort. THANKS for regenerating a wonderful spark!!"
~Jim
Want to exhibit or sponsor the MacGathering?
If you're like to attend as a vendor,
Sponsorships are also available. We also have a special long-distance sponsorship offer for those who want to participate but cannot make it to LA for this show.
Sponsored by
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Microsoft
Mac Business Unit
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Mac Gathering Marketing Consultant
Joyce Schwarz, JCOM
emerging entertainment & media marketing
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Fender Audio
Makers of the excellent
Passport Sound Systems
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The Regional Macintosh Gathering
