Jan 06

Organizing Wordpress/blogging meetup in Austin during SXSW

Tag: GeneralRichard @ 3:13 pm

Since there haven’t been many (any?) Wordpress meetups that I’m aware of in Austin recently, I’m taking it upon myself to set one up!

I figure we could have some excellent participation and attendees during SXSW, so I’m setting it up initially for Saturday March 11th at 6pm-ish to whenever. Details can be found here and you can sign up to track the event and so forth. I think this is a great opportunity so hopefully I’ll hear from quite a few of you! (Also, if you are aware of a good venue during this time, I’d like to know as well, otherwise I’m playing it by ear for a bit).

Update 3/2/2006:
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Ok folks, I’ve worked with Will and I think we’re going to use the same venue or thereabouts as BarCamp because of the amenities and price breaks, but it’s going to be a separate part of the restaurant (or nearby location) with dinner tables etc.

Like Irina suggested @ upcoming, I want to have a “dinner” portion so we can have some quiet conversation, etc. before any other festivities :)

So for those that want to drift off and participate in BarCamp, great, otherwise we’ll hang in our area, or can head out to any of the other bars/restaurants in the area.

So, while not required, I’d appreciate a comment or email if you have any concerns with this arrangement, otherwise I plan to see you there. You can also ring me at 512-736-7897 with any questions/comments.

Here’s the menu link, looks good and affordable: http://www.thistlecafe.com/menu/downtown/maincourses.html

And check out some pics of the venue at http://www.thistlecafe.com

Update 3-7-2006

Just wanted to confirm to everyone that we’ll have our own [section of the] venue from 6pm to 8pm for dinner/meetup, then from 8-9 regular Barcamp will start to resume, followed by a band and continued festivities. So, try to get there at/before/around 6 if you want to order food!

Also if you have any fun items you want to demo/project during the dinner/meetup, please drop me a mail so we can slot any time if needed). Note this is NOT an agenda, just an opportunity for some live hacking/learning/boasting :)

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10 Responses to “Organizing Wordpress/blogging meetup in Austin during SXSW”

  1. Raines Cohen says:

    Why not have it as part of BarCamp Austin? Lots of bloggers there, infrastructure already in place:

    http://barcamp.org/BarCampAustin

    Raines

    P.S. I assume you mean Sat. the 11th, not Sun. the 12th.

  2. Richard says:

    Raines,

    1) I didn’t know about it :)
    2) I’ll check around and see what the thoughts are….
    3) Other folks attending, feel free to chime in!

  3. whurley says:

    Hey Richard,

    I just found out about this. Feel free to email me (whurley@gmail.com) and we can discuss working this into BarCampAustin (if that’s something your interested in). We have a great venue and would be more than happy to accommodate you.

    Ttys,
    whurley

  4. Richard says:

    K good info folks, keep the comments coming. For those that have time to chat or IM, and especially anyone that has been to a WP meetup before:

    IRC: #wordpressaustin on irc.freenode.net

    Yahoo: richardtgoodwin

    One thought has been around getting a specific side room/venue in the same BarCamp location and keeping it sectioned off for the Wordpress meetup. That way we can have some time to ourselves for a while, but others can come/go/mingle as needed. The benefits are:

    - price breaks on food, drinks, coffee
    - better net infrastructure
    - closer to downtown for you party hounds!

    Will (whurley) and I spoke and want to make the best choice for all involved so speak up! :)

  5. Fanny and Risa says:

    Our short film SHORTSTOP will be premiering at SXSW

    The times are below

    Trying to get the word out…if you can repost

    thank you and see you at SXSW

    11:00 AM, Saturday March 11th - Alamo S. Lamar 1

    1:30 PM, Monday March 13th - Alamo S. Lamar 1

    11:00 AM, Thursday March 16th - Alamo S. Lamar 1

  6. Richard says:

    Ok folks, I’ve worked with Will and I think we’re going to use the same venue or thereabouts as BarCamp because of the amenities and price breaks, but it’s going to be a separate part of the restaurant with dinner tables etc.

    Like Irina suggested @ upcoming, I want to have a “dinner” portion so we can have some quiet conversation, etc. before any other festivities :)
    So for those that want to drift off and participate in BarCamp, great, otherwise we’ll hang in our area, or can head out to any of the other bars/restaurants in the area.

    So, while not required, I’d appreciate a comment or email if you have any concerns with this arrangement, otherwise I plan to see you there. You can also ring me at 512-736-7897 with any questions/comments.

    Here’s the menu link, looks good and affordable: http://www.thistlecafe.com/menu/downtown/maincourses.html

    And check out some pics of the venue at http://www.thistlecafe.com

  7. Josh says:

    Sounds good, Richard. Thanks for putting this together.

    So we’ll be meeting at the Thistle Cafe at 7 PM? Any way we can identify you when we get there? :-) Thanks.

  8. Richard says:

    For shame Josh, look at my links! :)

    http://www.richardgoodwin.com/gallery2/

    (or to save some time)

    http://richardgoodwin.com/gallery2/v/friends/bremer_wedding/CIMG2404.JPG.html?

    (That’s me in the suit, not the dress :P )

    As far as meeting time, I’m going to be there well in advance of 6, because I want to make sure everything is set and also mingle at BarCamp. I posted my cell # somewhere above this comment though, and anyone feel free to ring me up during the day on Saturday.

  9. rinzai.com » Blog Archive » Bar Camp Austin on Saturday says:

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  10. audre says:

    Great job guys…

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