Program Details*

Title

Ashleigh Brilliant & His Wonderful Epigrams

Description

Ashleigh Brilliant made an amazing contribution to short-form literature. Like, REALLY short. He wrote some of the pithiest epigrams ever, many of which you know but did NOT know were created/copyrighted by him. Join me for as many of his wise, witty words as we can wedge into an hour. Things you've seen on T-shirts, posters, & mugs. "I may not be totally perfect, but parts of me are excellent."

Presenter’s Name

Alan Baltis

Presenter’s Website

relentlessgeekery.com

Presenter’s Bio

An alpha geek, collector with more than 100,000 comic books, magazines, books, puzzles, games, CDs, & LPs. Loves live comedy, music, theater. Been to all 50 state capitols with his wonderful M wife, Colleen. Mensa life member for 50 years. Won on Jeopardy!, hosts Pretentious Drinking, weekly podcast at relentlessgeekery.com. Friend him on Facebook !

*Note: The information above is a draft provided by the presenter and may be different in the HalloweeM Program Booklet.

Date/Time/Location†

Saturday at 9 AM in Birch

†Note: The date, time & location listed in our PAAG (when it becomes available) supersedes the date, time & location listed here, if different. The hotel layout for HalloweeM can be found here.

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HalloweeM @Westin North Shore Hotel
[p]Chicago Area Mensa’s Regional Gathering (RG) HalloweeM is being held at the Westin North Shore Hotel. This is a large (about 500 attendees), fun, family-friendly event. Drinks, snacks, and most meals are included. There are games, tournaments, dances, and a multi-track program as well as the infamous Costume Contest on Friday and both Pretentious Drinking and the Epicurean Experience on Saturday. [/p][p]We encourage you to register and book your room in advance to qualify for any discounts, but you may register on-site. [p]Please sign-up on the website to volunteer in before you come to WeeM.[/p][p]Bring books and media to donate to our book sale—all proceeds are donated to a charity.[/p][p]See our HalloweeM website ([url]http://www.chicagomensa.org/weem/index.php[/url]) for the most up-to-date details.[/p]
2026-10-29
16:00
2026-11-01
15:00
601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

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