Patrick McLean

Christmas Cards with Puzzles: Santa’s Code Machine A new cozy Christmas card with a cunning twist: your message is hidden in the puzzles!

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Ministry of Lost Things - Case 2: Finders Keypers Embark on a whimsical tabletop adventure full of beautifully illustrated tactile puzzles.

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A fantastic write up about an amazing documentary!

Share Profits from Avatar with Indigenous Artists Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

At the very least, take note of how little funds the foundation has issued and think about how much money these movies have made...
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Canceled CSO recital signals bigger brewing visa crisis for musicians in Trump era Esteemed German violinist Christian Tetzlaff is part of a growing wave of musicians and scholars who say they won’t, or can't, travel to the U.S. right now.

“There are some people who don’t feel secure to travel here,” Mulcahy said. “And we have people living in this country who don’t feel secure to leave and try to come back.”
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Immersive Review Rundown: Stunning Sights, Sounds, Spectacle & Mystery A wild cross section of immersive offerings in London, Chicago, SF, LA, and At-Home (FIVE REVIEWS)

I had the pleasure of experiencing two different and fantastic #immersive works for @noproscenium.com this week. Check out my thoughts (along with three other reviews) on the site now!
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Chicago bakeries like Del Sur have gone viral. Are the lines worth the taste? Influencers have trained their cameras on baked goods. A Chicago food writer joins them in line.

Interesting read on the confluence of specialty bakeries and online influencers.
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I recently saw two wonderful pieces of immersive entertainment. While both productions had limited runs, follow @ferrymanvr.bsky.social and #BirchHouseImmersive so you don't miss out on their next great experience!

OMG yet another year of amazing nominees! And while so many wonderful experiences happened, some are STILL running and available! So go check things out NOW and vote ASAP!

ATTN: Los Angeles actors and performers, this is a great FREE opportunity to audition for Disney Live Entertainment!

How Do You Manage? Who better to take the pulse of a changing industry than with the folks at the hub of the wheel: stage managers.

An interesting, illuminating read. Hope to see more conversations and actions of support for Stage Managers across all live performance experiences and events!
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Three lovely reviews of three fantastic experiences audiences can check out right now! If you have a VR headset, Maestro is TRULY AMAZING!!!

I will never finish my #ttrpg backlog.

NoPro’s 2024 Gift Guide for Immersive Fans & Makers Get your shop on while you can!

Having trouble finding the perfect gift for that certain someone?

We got you!

We're not even making affiliate link money off this because we think that's tacky!

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Update: Parfum de Mayonnaise So what did the "scent of greatness" smell like?

A great call out on following through when making bold promises and choices! (Also, those sport puns, LOL)
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