Ben Smithee
I love to travel and see new places. I enjoy finding great restaurants and bars, and spending time with my amazing family and friends.

I tend to talk to everyone and generally have a good time no matter what I'm doing.

Grew up in TX and moved to

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The biggest ideas in Strategy, UX, Design, Gaming, Mobile, Usability, and Development are at the Big Design Conference 2011 from July 14-16. You will find many popular speakers, such as Jared Spool, Nick Finck, Russ Unger, and Joshua Clark. See local speakers of Dallas such as Stephen Anderson, Brian Sullivan, Jeremy Johnson, Keith...
Big Design Conference 2011

Crowne Plaza · July 14-16, 2011
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DALLAS International Film Festival

Landmark’s Magnolia Theatre landmarktheatres.com; Angelika Film Center angelikafilmcenter.com; Studio Movie Grill studiomoviegrill.com; Dallas Museum of Art dallasmuseumofart.org · Friday, April 8, 2011
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The second annual Tech Cocktail SXSW will kick off the third annual SXSW Accelerator program and showcase 30+ early stage startups for an evening of conversation. The event is aimed at better connecting, educating and amplifying the SXSW Interactive community.

Join us for an evening of fun mingling with other technology enthusiasts, innovators,...
Tech Cocktail SXSW presented by LiveShare from CoolIris

Republic Live, 5th Street, Austin TX · Sunday, March 13, 2011, 8-11:00pm
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The Mashable SXSWi House 2011 will break the mold of the traditional SXSWi events schedule. Working with SXSWi and our partner sponsors, we will create a two-day platform that will include private events, VIP networking hours and large open parties. From Sunday, March 13th to Monday, March 14th, Mashable will be hosting a combination of private...
Mashable House SXSWi 2011

Buffalo Billiards · March 13-15, 2011
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The legendary Opening Party lives on in a top secret new location. Come see what new tricks frog design has up its sleeve at the biggest, baddest opening bash ever.
SXSW Interactive Opening Party presented by frog design

Whitley Building, 301 Brazos St, Austin, TX · Saturday, March 12, 2011, 8-11:00pm
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Let's start SXSW right with a yearly tradition - predrinks at the Driskill hotel bar.

Every year at SXSW we start off the weekend with a couple relaxing drinks in the historic Driskill hotel bar. If you've never been there's no time like the present to get in on this tradition. Stay as long as you want, there are no rules. Its just...
Let's Start SXSW Off Right!

Driskill Hotel Bar · Friday, March 11, 2011, 7-10:00pm
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Come hang with the girls in tech.

Join us on Friday, March 11th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Canvas Bar & Gallery. We'll be kicking off SXSWi right with you! And get there early because we'll have free BBQ snacks from County Line (dee-lish!) and Firefly Vodka until it runs out.

You’ll have a chance to mix and mingle with the ladies in...
Girls In Tech Unofficial SXSWi Happy Hour

Canvas Bar & Gallery · Friday, March 11, 2011, 5:30-7:30pm
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Five days of presentations, networking events, and more showcasing the best new emerging technology, digital works, video games, and innovative ideas.
SXSW Interactive

Austin, TX · March 11-15, 2011
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SXSW Interactive badges are available starting at 11am on Thursday, March 10th. You’ll have the badge but official events don’t start until the next day so... now what?

Why not stop by for a quick beer, game, snack or just say hi at one of the many downtown tech companies from 4pm to 10pm?

You’ll be in good company, because 150...
ATX Startup Crawl

Downtown Austin · Thursday, March 10, 2011, 4-8:00pm
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Way in the Past

You are cordially invited to
The Undergraduate Senior Jazz Recital of

Darren Hipp, Saxophone

In collaboration with the UTA Jazz Orchestra and
Kurtis Muller - Trombone
JT Blassingame - Saxophone
Aaron Brown - Piano/Rhodes
Matt Skates - Bass
Ryan Seward - Drums

Live sound by Justin Shelton.
Videography by Chris Southward of Trolley House...
Darren Hipp's Senior Jazz Recital

UT-Arlington Fine Arts Building - Band Hall · Sunday, May 2, 2010, 7:30-9:00pm
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Join Screen Door for a Talley Vineyards Wine Dinner on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 6:15 p.m. Chef David McMillan will welcome winemaker Leslie Mead for a reception and dinner paired with Talley Vineyards wines. Cost is $75 per person. For reservations, please contact Screen Door at 214.720.9111 or www.screendoordallas.com.

Menu and wine...
Talley Vineyard's Wine Dinner

Screen Door · Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 6:15-9:30pm
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all right people, following my Birthday dinner we will be moving to thrive. it is off elm in downtown dallas. should be a good time, hope you can make it. any questions, let me know 214 558 9476
please dress to impress! if you dont know what that means just follow my lead!
thrivedallas.com
Crowne Plaza
1015 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Main Number...
joey v's bday after party

Thrive The Night Club · April 10-11, 2010, 10:30pm-2:00am
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hello everyone, its my birthday once again. we will be meeting at screen door in the dallas arts district for dinner then moving to thrive club off elm. if you are reading this then you are one of the chosen few that are invited to this event. there will be two separate invites so that i know how many i will have for dinner reservations. so if you...
joey v's birthday dinner

screen door dallas · Saturday, April 10, 2010, 7:50-10:30pm
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Join Gowalla, Livestrong, Sweet Leaf Tea and Diplo for an evening you won't soon forget. Before you just show up at the door though, there are some important details you must know.

¡MUY IMPORTANTE!

1) While the Tiki Room will be open to all SXSW Interactive, Gold and Platinum badge holders, we're expecting a packed house. We'll be...
Gowalla Presents: The Tiki Room

The Belmont · Monday, March 15, 2010, 9-11:00pm
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Put aside the negative stereotypes of entitled, rebellious 20-somethings and take a minute to dig deeper and see what makes us tick. At almost 80 million strong, the Gen Y workforce is shaping the cubicle nation and the way brands are forced to engage consumers. Its more than a desire to...
Why Gen Y Wants to Work With You, Not For You

10AB · Monday, March 15, 2010, 3:30pm
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Mashable's MashBash SXSWi 2010 (http://sxswi.eventbrite.com/)

Buffalo Billiards 201 6th Street Austin, TX 78701 · Sunday, March 14, 2010, 10:00pm
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It's a Hoe Down! We're back and better than ever with the 2nd installment of the SXSW kirtsy + Alltop Girl Guy Party!

Guy Kawasaki and the kirtsy chicks invite you to giddy on up in the ATX for SXSW Interactive. We'll be at our old stomping grounds at Allens Boots on South Congress, back with your favorite Beer, BBQ and, of course,...
SXSW Girl + Guy Party hosted kirtsy + Alltop

Allens Boots · Sunday, March 14, 2010, 5-9:00pm
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Glass is proud to announce our very first event during SXSWi. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 14th, Glass will be hosting a happy hour at The Ginger Man.

Meet some of our team members, snag some swag, get an invite code and enjoy a beer on us! Drink tickets are first come first serve.

If you plan on joining us, be sure to RSVP on this event...
Glass Happy Hour at The Ginger Man

The Ginger Man · Sunday, March 14, 2010, 5-8:00pm
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Please join Gawker Media and io9 for free drinks, a performance by MC Frontalot, and stormtroopers.
Gawker Media and io9's Time Bender

Pure Volume House · March 13-14, 2010, 9pm-3:00am
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Book Launch Bash: The Zen of Social Media Marketing

What: A book launch party for The Zen of Social Media Marketing
by Shama Kabani. Featuring food, fun, and networking! (An unoffcial SXSW event!)

Who: Press, bloggers, & the coolest SXSW attendees.
Club scene not for you? Join the best, and most exclusive, party at SXSW.

When: March 13th,...
Book Launch Bash -The Zen of Social Media Marketing

Austin, Tx - Full Location Disclosed at RSVP · March 13-14, 2010, 7pm-1:00am
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Join us for happy hour drinks and appetizers at Cedar Door and learn what we are working on at Mozilla. Party is limited to the first 250 guests who arrive - please RSVP here!
Mozilla SXSW Happy Hour Party

201 Brazos Street Austin, TX 78701-4015 · Saturday, March 13, 2010, 7-9:00pm
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Austin Tech Happy Hour

Molotov Lounge · Thursday, March 11, 2010, 6-8:00pm
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The Official Unofficial SXSW Sendoff Pre-party
is the only place in town to party like it's SXSW.

Come rub elbows with fellow SXSW, social, interactive, foodie, marketing, blogging and free stuff enthusiasts as we send ourselves off to Austin in style.

This Official Unofficial event features (ahem):
FREE foodz (courtesy of Greenz)
FREE...
The Official Unofficial SXSW Sendoff Pre-party Presented by Team CJ

CoHabitat · Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 7-10:00pm
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Guest speaker Mike D. Merrill, Chief Strategist of Bacon Marketing and President of Social Media Club of Dallas, will explain the importance of personal branding and how social media and relationship building can have a tremendous impact on your own brand but also your company’s brand. The reality is everyone in your company, impacts how your...
DFW AMA Event - "The Age of the Brandividual"

Studio Movie Grill · Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 6-8:30pm
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Ben Smithee
I love to travel and see new places. I enjoy finding great restaurants and bars, and spending time with my amazing family and friends.

I tend to talk to everyone and generally have a good time no matter what I'm doing.

Grew up in TX and moved to

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I love to travel and see new places. I enjoy finding great restaurants and bars, and spending time with my amazing family and friends.

I tend to talk to everyone and generally have a good time no matter what I'm doing.

Grew up in TX and moved to