Macstock News
Movin’ Right Along: Macstock VII’s New Venue
I’ve been sitting on some Big News for Macstock VII, but I couldn’t say anything until ALL the pieces dropped into place. Well, this past Friday, the last piece — you know, that one that fell off the table and slid under the rug only to be chewed up by the cat? Yeah,...
Lights, Camera…Action!
Get your camera rolling and be part of the action, the Macstock Short Film Festival will be back for its second year at Macstock VII! Hosted by Wally Cherwinski, the 2nd Macstock Short Film Festival gives those attending Macstock a chance to relax as each day winds...
Mac Geek Gab LIVE! at Macstock VII
I'm excited about this one because it's been a while since we've been able to do anything like this at Macstock, but when Dave Hamilton reached out to me a few weeks back and asked if I'd like it if he and John Braun recorded a Mac Geek Gab LIVE from Macstock's Stage...
Barry’s Midwest Mac BBQ 2023!
Macstock VII is only part of a weekend long “Mac-stravaganza” that’s taking place this July, because Barry and I are happy to announce that Barry’s Midwest Mac BBQ (and Wine Event) is back for 2023! Taking place on Thursday, July 20th, 2023 and hosted by Barry Fulk,...
The Pleistocene “Elephant” in the Room
Looking for Macstock on social? You’ll find me and Macstock on Mastodon! I’ve fired up my own instance to host both Macstock and my podcast, so the easiest way to find me is to open your favorite Mastodon client (Ivory? Mastonaut? Web?) and search for:...
Save the Date: Macstock VII is Coming!
We have a Venue! We have Dates! (Hint: July 22 & 23, 2023) And all we need is ... YOU! Well, YOU and a bazillion other things I need to do before we can all meet again this summer like: update the website(!!!), get the new ticketing system working, finalize...
Come Hang Saturday Night at Public House Woodstock!
Looking for a fun place to gather with fellow Macstock attendees Saturday after Day One comes to an end? The outdoor patio space at Public House of Woodstock has been reserved for us! While the Food and drink are not part of your Weekend Pass, you can grab yourself...
Ready for Macstock VI? It’s a July Live Stream!
I am excited to see everyone again in ... oh my gosh ... less than TWO WEEKS!?! It's time for one last Live Stream before Macstock gets here so we can cover a few important things you'll need to know before you arrive next week! One more thing: Turns out there's an...
Macstock VI is (Almost) Here!!
Macstock VI is just a few short weeks away and I can’t wait to welcome you back to Macstock! In just under a month we’ll be gathering for the first time since 2019 in McHenry County College's Luecht Conference Center's Auditorium to hear 2 days of fantastic talks...
Macstock VI Tickets Now Available!
I mentioned this during the live stream this week, but I can't believe that after two long years, I finally get the opportunity to announce that Macstock Ticket Sales are underway! Woo hoo!! Once again, we'll be filling the auditorium at McHenry County College's...
REPLAY: Macstock VI April Live Stream
A replay of Macstock’s April Live Stream Recorded April 19th, 2022 So let's hang out for my latest updates on Macstock VI! Here's what I'm planning to share: The format of Macstock Weekend's Schedule A Surprise Change to our Talk's Themes (yes, plural!) Hotel Block...
Macstock VI: April Live Stream
Join Me Live for Macstock VI's April Updates! I mentioned to someone the other week that, unlike previous years, Macstock in 2022 was taking “shuffle steps” toward an in person event this summer, and then I’d start running. Well, that running is just about to begin! I...