Jan 06
Organizing Wordpress/blogging meetup in Austin during SXSW
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
Technorati Tags: SXSW, Wordpress
February 15th, 2006 at 7:17 pm
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.
February 15th, 2006 at 7:55 pm
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!
February 26th, 2006 at 10:59 pm
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
March 1st, 2006 at 9:13 am
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!
March 1st, 2006 at 2:53 pm
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
March 2nd, 2006 at 6:42 pm
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
March 3rd, 2006 at 7:15 am
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.
March 3rd, 2006 at 10:51 pm
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
)
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.
March 15th, 2006 at 12:46 am
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May 27th, 2006 at 4:26 pm
Great job guys…