Art Talk Austin is an education series aimed at buying and demystifying the collection of art. The goal is for the public to understand the importance of supporting artists especially local artists. Buying posters and cheap reproductions at the local big box store doesn't really reflect your personality--so go to Art Talk and learn how to buy real art. Maybe after the talk you'll buy your sofa to match the art, not the art to match the sofa.
I spend my days trying to figure out how to improve the productivity of the most valuable part of any organization--it's people. I'm excited that we're having a conference for like minded folks in Austin--usually I get to get on a plane and travel to these conferences. The elearning Symposium 2008 is on April 23, 2008 at the Doubletree Hotel in Austin. Speakers include Debby Kalk, Hiram Kuykendall, Hank Jones (yeah he's a lawyer but he's also a heckuva musician and a great speaker), and Chris Justice.
The symposium will focus on helping you create cost-effective e-learning programs that help make your folks more productive. So if you're an instructional designer, trainer, or just someone your boss is bugging about implementing learning programs go to www.elearningsymposium.com to sign up. You can save $100 if you do it by April 9th.
Woohoo! Make Magazine is bringing the Maker Faire to Austin on October 21 & 22nd. Make Magazine is a quarterly project magazine which has highlighted projects like a VCR Cate Feeder, a Carbon Fiber iPod Case to complex Robots. The Silicon Valley version of the Maker's Faire attracted over 20,000 people and looked like a science fair gone wild.
This two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates arts, crafts, engineering, science projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It's for creative, resourceful folks who like to tinker and love to make things. Get your tickets early at
Run Tex brings back popular philanthropic family mile benefiting The Miracle Foundation
Saturday May 19th The Miracle Foundation will be hosting the 2nd Annual 'Miracle Mile' in partnership with RunTex and the Congress Avenue Mile. RunTex will be donating 100% of the registration fees from the Miracle Mile to The Miracle Foundation. Families, kids, baby joggers and dogs are all welcome!
Donning superhero capes signifying the power of change, all participants of this one-miler will receive bright orange t-shirts and capes. RunTex has dubbed this dedicated initiative, The Miracle Mile in honor of The Miracle Foundation.
“Encouraging, demonstrating and living a life combining both fitness and philanthropy is what we’re all about, “ says Paul Corrozza of Run Tex.
RACE FACTS:
I spent a good deal of my time under the hood of cars when I was younger. Some of this was because I enjoyed it, some of it was because I just couldn't afford to take the car in to the mechanic. From checking the oil to replacing the head gasket and the clutch...I somehow managed to fix it with dad's help. The car I'm driving now...well you can't even get to the engine. Honestly, it isn't under the hood...and I'm pretty sure it isn't in the trunk. Heck if I know where they put the darn thing.
The Sixth Annual Lonestar Roundup was held at the Travis County Expo center this weekend. They had acres of cars that came from the day (pre-1963) when you could pop the hood and identify the parts--spark plugs, carburetors, distributor caps, all there. The sounds...oh the sound....the deep throaty rumble that shakes your bones. The cars were beautifully restored mechanically and cosmetically by their owners. The paint jobs on the cars were amazing--beautifully polished to a glistening red, an insane joker painted on the hood, a rat painted in the engine compartment.
All this combined with perfect weather, good food (grilled alligator anyone?), great music, and even a wedding made for a memorable afternoon. The only thing we did wrong....didn't allow for enough time. Next year, I'll make sure I can spend all afternoon...and bring a hat.
Pictures from the event are at Tejas Photos. More information is available at www. lonestarroundup.com.
I spent the evening at the Austin Under 40 Awards sponsored by Deep in the Heart of Texas--What an extraordinary night! The Austin Under 40 Awards recognizes Austin men and women under 40 who have achieved extraordinary professional success and also perform outstanding community service.
KXAN's Michelle Valles and co-host Cliff Redd did a brilliant job emceeing the event. My friends Corey Bell from Trifusion, Jeff Turk from Formaspace, and Rob Johnson, Chief of Staff at the Lieutenant Governor's office were all nominated. Not only did Corey win the Business award he won the night's top honor--Austinite of the Year. Awesome!
The event raises money for Sunshine Camps--a camp for underprivileged kids. One of the methods used is a silent auction. AroundAustin donated a picture. It was thrilling to see a high bid of $400 on the picture. Cool huh.
To get more information about the event go to http://www.austinunder40.org/
We don't ever have a White Christmas in Austin, instead we have to rely on other things to get in the holiday spirit in Austin. Some of the things that get me in the holiday spirit in Austin are:
Whew! That's a busy schedule.
Although advancing quite rapidly through my years, I’m still a child when it comes to big boxes stacked in the corner of Starbuck’s for a week saying, “NO SNEEK PEEK’s”.
I’m not usually one to be swayed by such commercial anticipation but I have to admit the cloaked build up is working.
It got especially interesting when I began questioning my favorite baristas on the contents. It seems they are also in the dark. Even the managers received only line drawings indicating the theme. I understand around midnight tonight is the great unveiling and if you’re not in management, you’re not even allowed to be present (midnight rendezvous anyone?).
Imagine my delight when I arrived this morning (one day early) and was greeted with the first official red cup of the season....and the only one of the morning, I might add. Talk about a conversation starter....seriously, I was greeted by more than a dozen face-to-face interactions all before 7:00 a.m. ....the power of connectivity tied to a red cup?
Maybe that’s a bit strong but I do know that I have been smiling all morning at the thought of my new....er, friends who made my morning!
Now if Bucks could just link the cups to an automatic-reaching-for-the-checkbook-to-give-to-the-charity-of-your-choice, they could truly harness a world of goodness!
The rarely disputed “Jewel of Austin”, the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail, is getting just what it deserves—more trees.
In a massive effort to improve one of the most heavily used sections of the Trail—the area on the south side of the lake just east of the MoPac Bridge and Roberta Crenshaw Pedestrian Bridge—this currently sparse and exposed stretch will benefit from instant shading.
Town Lake Trail Foundation’s fledgling program, has already sold 39 trees to both individuals and corporations. Putting money behind green ideologies, the most expensive ones went first. Currently, 74 additional trees are available for “adoption.”
Check it out, www.townlaketrail.org ....adopt a tree in someone’s name today!
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