Posts from — August 2009

JenChicago, NBC Chicago Street Team

Last Saturday, my teammate Kristin, and I explored Chicago in the World’s Largest Urban Adventure Series, City Chase Chicago, and Matt was there to catch the excitement on camera!  From jumping hurdles, to strutting the catwalk, the race challenged our bodies, minds and… well, sneakers.  The race started at 10am on Saturday, August 22 and concluded promptly at 4pm.  We went “all out” for 6 hours straight and now, 3 days later, we are still sore.  But it’s that good kind of “I did something really awesome and it’s totally worth it” sore, you know?

Watch the adventure unfold here!

The Race is ON for City Chase Chicago 2009! from Jen Knoedl on Vimeo.

PS: Thanks again to Chicago Sport and Social for sponsoring our registration for the City Chase and to The Joynt, Retro Club and Piano Bar, for sponsoring the video coverage.  Sponsors rock!

…SHOUT about how happy I am to have you in my corner! Thank you for supporting me/JenChicago! Yay!

So, I haven’t written y’all in a while and I missed you! I want to give you some scoop on what’s up with me and would love to hear what you are getting into these days!

One of the most exciting evolutions in my life right now is a budding travel adventure show called, Staycation Nation! We are beginning production in Chicago, because there really IS no place like home! Case in point, the Chicago Air & Water show last weekend! Catch the video we made here:

2009 Chicago Air & Water Show from Jen Knoedl on Vimeo.

And tomorrow, I am competing in the City Chase Chicago race and am totally stoked about the city-wide scavenger, adventure race! There is still time to register! AND/OR we are going to celebrate Saturday night at The Joynt with an after party! Meet me there!

AND speaking of The Joynt… last night, some Joynt family got together to create a fun little video and I hope you like it!

Our intention is do do these weekly, so consider subscribing to TheJoyntChicago’s YouTube channel AND JenKnoedl, of course! http://www.youtube.com/user/jenknoedl

*Ladies, don’t forget to make reservations for Flirtini Friday tonight! Call 312.573.2233 before 5pm, get a table for 4 or more gals and drink Flirtinis on the house, from 10-12! Woo-hoo!

That’s it for now. You guys are awesome! Muah!

I love your guts,
Jen

PS: If you know of anyone that may be a good connection regarding involvement in Staycation Nation, please message me.

JenChicago, NBC Chicago Street Team

Last Saturday and Sunday the City of Chicago, once again, put on it’s yearly Air and Water Show… And once again, I was amazed, impressed and happily proud to be an American. Though Sunday turned out to be freckled with rainstorms, the show continued, and we were generously rewarded for being such “troopers” in waiting out the rain.  We we all given just one more reason to love… Sweet Home Chicago!

2009 Chicago Air & Water Show from Jen Knoedl on Vimeo.

Stay tuned for more staycation ideas and my upcoming show, Staycation Nation!

JenChicago, NBC Chicago Street Team
Looking for one more fun thing to do this weekend after the Air & Water show? Check out The Hunt, on Saturday August 15th from 7PM to midnight.

The fun and games start at 7PM at Cans Bar & Canteen. Round 2 begins at 8:30 at Salud Tequila Lounge and the final round Starts begins 10PM at EVIL OLIVE. Anyone can play and lots of people will win! The prizes range from an autographed Wilco Album, parties for you and your friends, dinner & more! Plus, the grand prize is a new Trek bike donated by Bike Chicago!

Come join a great crowd for a night of cocktails & fun! “A Night On the Prowl” is brought to you by The Hunt and Three Headed Productions. For more information, click here.

JenChicago, NBC Chicago Street Team

Last night I went to one of the best events all year! The Dos Equis Most Interesting Academy held at the Museum of Science and Industry was AMAZING! The venue is, of course, outstanding in its own right and so was everything else! In addition to free free food and drinks, there was windtunnel sky diving, edible bugs with Andrew Zimmern (of the TV show Bizarre Foods), mohawk coiffeurs, a tattoo parlor, burlesque dancing lessons, an old timey photo booth, birds of prey, performance art, lots of dancing and so much more that I didn’t even have time to see it all! There were three different DJs pumping out hot dance beats inside, outside and all around! DJs Z-Trip, Flosstradamus, and White Shadow did an outstanding job of keeping us on the dance floor all night!

The party planning was impeccable all the way down to the free trolley service running from the museum to River North to shuttle us party-goers to and fro. I had so much fun, I had to “live vicariously through myself!”

Here’s a little taste if you missed it!

Dos Equis Most Interesting Academy in Chicago! from Jen Knoedl on Vimeo.

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We need a quick, energetic and fun intern to help with the production of an online adventure travel show. The show, Staycation Nation, is currently based in Chicago and no travel is needed at this point but may be an option in the future. We need help with all aspects of production from “pre” to “post”.

The most important requirements are enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and an easy smile. Some of the other duties included are:

o Being physically healthy, as some videos may require some athletic ability to shoot (i.e. on a boat)
o Shooting video of interviews, events and adventures as detailed in storyboard
o Video editing- or a strong desire to learn (currently using Sony Vegas)
o Understanding the importance of editing and how it tells the story
o Staying current on new trends, and news relevant to production
o Uploading to social media sites with provided content and tags (Facebook, Youtube…)
o Looking creatively at scenes to find ways to enhance the shot
o Having a happy face behind the camera (It’s probably the only thing those talking to the camera want to see)

If you want “real world experience”, enjoy a sharp learning curve, and really want to enjoy your work, this just may be the internship for you!

This position is currently unpaid, but includes a flexible schedule and bonuses ranging from gift certificates to parties and VIP access.

If you are interested, please send an email to jen@jenchicago.com with your experience and/or classwork and a note explaining how you think this position will help you move toward your OWN goals!

We need a quick, energetic and fun intern to help with the production of an online adventure travel show. The show, Staycation Nation, is currently based in Chicago and no travel is needed at this point but may be an option in the future. We need help with all aspects of production from “pre” to “post”. If you want “real world experience”, enjoy a sharp learning curve, and really want to enjoy your work, this just may be the internship for you!

This position is currently unpaid, but includes a flexible schedule and bonuses ranging from gift certificates to parties and VIP access. The most important requirements are enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and an easy smile. Some of the other duties included are:

o Able to design a website with multiple columns and including social media interfacing
o Design graphics for logos, shirts and flyers
o Create online flyers for events and promotions
o Import sponsor banners and advertising on site
o Explore mobile video possibilities
o Think creatively about how to most effectively display and market the show

If you are interested, please send an email to jen@jenchicago.com with your experience and/or classwork and a note explaining how you think this position will help you move toward your OWN goals!

We need a quick, energetic and fun intern to help with the production of an online adventure travel and event show. The show, Staycation Nation, is currently based in Chicago and no travel is needed at this point but may be an option in the future. We need help with all aspects of production from “pre” to “post”. This position is currently unpaid, but includes a flexible schedule and bonuses ranging from gift certificates to parties and VIP access. The most important requirements are enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and an easy smile. Some of the other duties included are:

o Attend events, parties and fundraisers to network and help with any logistics
o Make appointments with potential business partners, sponsors and interviews
o Manage sponsorship and vendor relations
o Update social media sites with relevant information, posts and video
o Event planning, logistics and management
o Invoicing and Receivables
o Barter and trade negotiations
o Video planning and storyboarding
o Promotions, PR, Advertising and Marketing

If you want “real world experience”, enjoy a sharp learning curve, and really want to enjoy your work, this just may be the internship for you!

If you are interested, please send an email to jen@jenchicago.com with your experience and/or classwork and a note explaining how you think this position will help you move toward your own goals.

It looked to be a late night at 7:30ish on a Tuesday and not a vegetable to be found in the fridge.  So I went to my favorite Subway for a footlong tuna sandwich.  What I got was an two footlongs, a tattered piece of paper with indecipherable handwriting and some new perspective on providing value to random strangers.  Zig Ziglar says “You can have whatever you want if you help enough other people get what they want”…  and I believe he’s right.

How do you give a “footlong” of value? from Jen Knoedl on Vimeo.

So this is what I want: I want to make great strides in the production of my budding travel show, Staycation Nation.  As a friend, fan or potential fan, of JenChicago what do you want to see in an online staycation show?  Do you want coupons?  Do you want discount travel?  Do you want staycation ideas for downtown Chicago or day trip ideas?  Do you want to know about food, dance or a mix of all of it?

Please let me know in the comments or direct message me.