Re: Independent Garden Center Show in Chicago

**"* D* <d*@icangarden.com>**

This is what Doreen Howard sent on it...

I'm sure most of you have received the Quill & Trowel April issue by now and
seen the ad on page 19 for the IGC Show in Chicago in August.  Since I live
within 100 miles of Chicago, I inquired about getting a press pass and came
away with some interesting opportunities I want to share with you.

On Wednesday, Aug. 20, the show's second day, there will be a media
reception on the show's floor after everyone leaves.  All displays will be
available for viewing without crowds.  There will be a meet and greet with
refreshments and a speaker, Diarmuid Gavin, the BBC landscape designer who
is also the show's keynote speaker.  He will be doing interviews and
answering questions.  

The show's PR man Clint Albin tells me that a display of the newest products
and plants is planned, too.

Included in this show is a free concert by Kansas on Navy Pier the previous
night, along with a cocktail party.  

Everything is free for media.  You get a VIP press pass.  Downtown Chicago
and Navy Pier are easy to navigate if you use Amtrak or Metra trains from
outlying suburbs.

Albin asked me to pass along this information to help you gauge whether the
IGC Show is an event that will benefit you.  He can be reached at (202)
669-2615 or email him at  clint@igcshow.com for obtain a press pass.
Doreen Howard

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-----Original Message-----
From: gardenwriters-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org
[g*@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Mary Ann
Newcomer
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 7:21 PM
To: 'Garden Writers -- GWL -- The Garden Writers Forum'
Subject: [GWL] Independent Garden Center Show in Chicago

Could someone please tell me (again) who to contact for free admission to
the Independent Garden
Center Show in Chicago?  I believe there was a thread here, a couple of
weeks ago, extending the
invitation to members of GWA.

Thanks in advance for your help,
Mary Ann Newcomer
www.idahogardener.com

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