Joyce Bettencourt
just a girl in a virtual world - VW developer: thevesuviusgroup.com & non-profit web 2.0 gal: olpglobalkids.org

Jason Pontin, Editor in Chief of MIT Technology Review, will conduct a wide-ranging but informal conversation with science fiction writer Neal Stephenson about his craft, preoccupations, influences, and inspirations. Among the issues they'll discuss: the state and future of hard science fiction and how e-readers are influencing novels. At the...

On Saturday, April 14th Great Eastern will hold our fourth annual 3D Stimulus Day! Lunch will be provided   Location: Microsoft NERD Center, Cambridge, MA Time: 9:00am  - 4:30pm Schedule: 9:00 - 9:30   Check-in & Coffee   9:45 - 10:45   SOCIAL MEDIA FOR ARTISTS Elliott Mitchell, Vermont Digital Arts & Infrared5...

Thank you everyone for your entries, votes, and support in the 3rd Annual TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge, powered by Lights. Camera. Help.

Now it's time for the party and screening!
[UPDATE: We've reached our limit on Meetup.com, please RSVP by clicking "Going" here. Thanks!] More info & RSVP:...

**VENUE CHANGE: We will be holding our March 28th BOSCPUG at RULE BOSTON CAMERA (Not this time in the Bright Theater at Emerson College)** presents   V I S U A L   S T O R Y T E L L E R S An on-going series sharing conversation with and works of New England based filmmakers and Emerson student filmmakers BOSCPUG Official Platinum Sponsor ...

It will mean so much to him to see all of you...I bet it has been at least 3 years since you've seen him. Come celebrate with us!!

Please join us for the Virtual Worlds Education Roundtable on Thursday, March 8th at 11:30am SLT in our interview area at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/BGSU%20Community/54/85/25

IMPORTANT NOTE. THE MEETING TIME, 11:30am IS PACIFIC TIME (a/k/a SECOND LIFE TIME) 2:30pm ET, 7:30pm UK

Roundtable Meeting Theme
"How have YOU changed since...

The OUTlander Spring Festival kicks off Day 3 of its 4th Street Showcase at Oilcan Harry's in the heart of Austin's Warehouse District.

Here's a preview of the line up (subject to change):

LEAH MARR - Dallas, TX
-http://www.reverbnation.com/leahmarr
-http://www.leahmarr.com

JACOB ABELLO - Norman, OK
-...

Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education 2012 From March 15th to March 17, 2012 - the education community of Second Life, OpenSim, and other virtual worlds will be hosting a 3 day conference on best practices in education. This conference will promote the best and brightest from the Virtual World's education community in various fields of...

Austin NEVER Sleeps will be hosting the city's only OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY at SXSW and you're invited! Every night of the heralded festival, AxS will top off your night with an insurmountable amount of bands, booze and swag that will be so good you'll be crawling back for more! And the best part of all is that it's FREE!!!   From...

Designers United is a meetup for creative geeks, techies, anyone who likes building or creating things. A place where new ideas can be exchanged and shared, advice can be sought from guests, where inspiration can be found.

It's just a gathering of the hottest new industry talent, without any pressure to approach each other. It's all...

Join us for a night of innovation, social entrepreneurs, and change-makers. Share your story and entrepreneurial journey Connect with other social entrepreneurs and change-makers Inspire change in others and prepare to be inspired Start some good as we promote change through innovation As change-makers of all varieties descend upon Austin,...

SoJoLife Launch Party Join us to celebrate the launch of SoJoLife. Unwind after a long day at SXSWi with a beer, tasty British style fish and chips, and music from The Beatles performed by Austin's own premier Beatles Tribute Band, The Eggmen.   Blendology's SoJoLife is for Brand and Event Managers who want to take their events to the...

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The Mashable SXSWi House 2012 will break the mold of traditional SXSWi events. Working with SXSWi and our partner sponsors, on Sunday, March 11 we will offer an exciting evening of music and networking. In addition, the Mashable editorial team will be in Austin in full force.

DETAILS

Date: Sunday, March 11, 2012
Time: 9pm-2am
Location: Buffalo...

***Note: RSVP'ing here doesn't guarantee admission, but does give us an idea how many people to expect. Thanks***

YOU WILL NEED A SXSW INTERACTIVE OR FILM BADGE TO GET IN.

Meet part of the team behind "Sherlock": Emmy-nominated creator Steven Moffat (of “Doctor Who” fame) and his wife, series producer Sue Vertue.

Music,...

***Note: RSVP'ing here doesn't guarantee admission, but does give us an idea how many people to expect. Thanks***    YOUR RSVP DOES NOT MEAN YOU ARE GUARANTEED A SPOT.  YOU WILL NEED A SXSW INTERACTIVE OR FILM BADGE TO GET IN.   Meet part of the team behind "Sherlock": Emmy-nominated creator Steven Moffat (of “Doctor...

The Mashable SXSWi House 2012 will break the mold of traditional SXSWi events. Working with SXSWi and our partner sponsors, on Sunday, March 11 we will offer an exciting evening of music and networking. In addition, the Mashable editorial team will be in Austin in full force.

Date: Sunday, March 11, 2012
Time: 9pm-2am
Location: Buffalo Billiards,...

Five minutes. One live microphone. Your stories.

Every year since 2000, attendees of SXSWi have gathered to tell stories. Before twitter, before facebook, before blogs. Fray Cafe has been there before them all. This year, the legendary evening of true personal storytelling returns to Austin.

The only ground rules: your story must be true, it...

Anyone for tea...? Join us for Chinwag's Great British Tea Party, an official SXSW party, for all the international folks heading to Austin for South by South West (SXSW). Sample the delights of British Afternoon Tea, complete with the finest selection of English afternoon tea cuisine along with Pimms, beer, wine and soft drinks for those...

MONSTER LINEUP showcasing nothing but Texas Metal bands. Austin Metal Promotions will be shooting a documentary at this event with a blend of interviews and live performances.

Sponsored By:
Billy Cannons Smoke and Ink
ATX Music Magazine
Stitches Art
Ultimate Local Music
Riot Industries
Black and Red Brewing Company

SET TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO...

For the first time ever, the iconic, rapturous, muscular music of FINAL FANTASY comes to Boston!
Visionary Music Director Arnie Roth, the Video Game Orchestra, plus special guest soloists will perform classic selections from throughout the epic award winning video game series. Featuring high definition video and exclusive images from Square Enix,...

An opportunity for any women attending SXSW Interactive 2012 who feel like hooking up for a few cocktails at the Four Seasons near the start of the conference. A chance to meet fellow women in tech, hang out and then head to one of the many parties going on that night - perhaps stop off for some food on the way: To confirm your place, see who else...

Join TechCocktail.com as we celebrate some of the hottest startups in all the land on the grand stage at SXSW. To wrap up the day of activities at SXSW, Tech Cocktail will be hosting its third annual mixer style event at SXSW (check these links out in case you missed the last two years