Geek 2 Chic Chicago – November 2nd

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Tech Cocktail is a partner for a special event taking place next Wednesday, November 2nd in Chicago called Geek 2 Chic. Last year, the all-male geek fashion show Geek 2 Chic hit Washington DC and raised funds for a good cause. This fall, Geek 2 Chic comes to Chicago for a unique Windy City experience.

Join executive producer Mark Drapeau of Microsoft, your master-of-ceremonies Julia Allison, our media sponsor CS magazine, and over 20 of Chicago’s prominent geeks as they strut their stuff on the Bloomingdale’s catwalk to benefit the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (http://www.nfte.com).

Your 2011 Geek 2 Chic – Chicago models are:

Adam Hecktman, Microsoft
Andy Crestodina, Orbit Media
Chris Foreman, AvePoint
Chris Hill, PerkSpot
Edward Domain, Tech.Li
Edward Glassman, Tribeca Flashpoint Academy
Eric Lunt, BrightTag
Jack Philbin, Vibes
Jeff Ringgenberg, Evolyte
Jeff Willinger, RightPoint Consulting
Joey Schoblaska, Groupon
Johnnie Lovett, Fresh Connection Brand (NFTE graduate)
Joshua Hernandez, Tap.Me
Mark Lawrence, SpotHero
Matt Hancock, Chicago Tech Academy
Peter Cherukuri, Aol-Huffington Post Media Group
Philip Tadros, Doejo
Reid Lappin, VOKAL Interactive
Robert Blackwell, KillerSpin
Rudy Pamintuan, Sherman Worldwide
Seth Kravitz, Technori
Shawn Gaines, kCura
Tim Toomey, Rockit Ranch Productions
Zak Boca, SingleHop

General admission guest tickets are $35, and VIP tickets are $65. VIP ticket holders receive seating along the catwalk, a VIP gift bag, and admission to the exclusive afterparty at The Underground co-presented by Tech Cocktail.

In addition to all ticket proceeds directly benefiting the cause, 10% of sales at Bloomingdale’s that evening will be donated to NFTE. The show will feature one young model whose career directly benefited from NFTE’s technology program.

Get your tickets now at http://www.nfte.com/geek2chic — Admission is limited, and guests *must* purchase tickets in advance to attend. For media requests, contact Mark Drapeau.