anindita
Writer, educator, book addict, geek, and occasional dog rescuer.

Celebrate the release of THE CHALLENGERS, Book 1 of the Galaxy Games series of humorous science fiction for ages 8-12, from the Tu Books imprint of Lee & Low Books!

For the month of October, author Greg R. Fishbone will be popping up on a different blog or website each day with guest posts, book giveaways, author Q&A, in-character...

Erin Moulton reads from her debut middle grade novel: Flutter: The Story of Four Sisters and One Incredible Journey. http://www.portersquarebooks.com/event/erin-moulton-flutter-story-four-sisters-and-incredible-journey

Join us for food, drinks and  an iPad giveaway! Join oneforty, Backupify, HubSpot and Nimble for a happy hour party on the patio at Fadó Irish Pub in Austin during SXSW Interactive on Sunday, March 13th! There will be good times, snacks* and perfect pints of Guinness (plus other beer, too.) Happy Hour starts at 5pm and runs until 7pm....

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.

tsy is headed to SXSW and we'd love to see you there! Join us at Venue 222 in the heart of downtown Austin for two full days and nights of DIY + Handmade + Music goodness. Stop by and get your hands dirty with upcycling tees into bags, painting shot glasses, screenprinting, handmade music, buttons, DJs, bands and more!

Stay after-hours as we...

Catch up with the #140conf Community while you are at SXSW. Jeff Pulver is holding a Texas style cocktail party Friday, March 11, from 7-9pm. The lights will be up, the music low, the energy will be high, and you can enjoy interacting in a space just right for making connections and creating lasting relationships. You deside which state is bigger,...

The next pages in publishing are being written right now, and with them great changes are afoot. PubCamp@SxSW happens on Friday, March 11 - a time for listening, talking and doing - examining the role of the writers and the reader, as well as technology as a delivery mechanism for content. We're inviting authors, typographers, cover...

Five days of presentations, networking events, and more showcasing the best new emerging technology, digital works, video games, and innovative ideas.

Meet our October Fellow, Tim Soo and his Invisible Instruments project! Tim amazed us with this video of an invisible violin he cooked up at school when he had forgotten to bring his real violin to practice. How cool is that? Make sure to watch the video through to when he starts playing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyqATpi_knw

Tim has used the...

THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT!

Go here to order: http://blog.michaeljepstein.com/2010/12/michael-j-epstein-memorial-library.html

Preview music at: http://music.michaeljepstein.com

If you are one of the first 200 people to buy before Feb. 1st, you will receive the ticket (a $12 advance/$15 doors value) plus a CD (a $10 value) for $15! You will also...

NOTE: text 617-528-9011 if the guard is not at the lobby desk

Winter blues got you down? The Awesome Foundation has the antidote. You've heard of Christmas in July, right? This is the reverse: Gardening in February. Come learn about two grants involving community gardeners.

Pick-a-Pocket Gardeners - Nov '10 Fellow:
They are a stealthy...

Night 2 of 2 as The Dresden Dolls present: TWO VERY SPECIAL HOMETOWN THROWDOWNS OF PUNK CABARET ROCK LOVE! Performing their sophomore album – “Yes, Virginia…” – in its entirety (along with other songs, too)…

Tickets available at 12PM noon EST Friday September 24th at http://bit.ly/DD113tix

Visit http://bit.ly/DD112rsvp to RSVP for...

Due to Popular Demand
SPACE 242
Boston's Low Brow Destination Proudly Presents

A Second Opening Reception & Costume Ball!
FREEKY FRIGHT NIGHTS!
Halloween Ho-Downs at 242
October 22 through November 12, 2010

Featuring Spooky Works By
Mister Reusch
Amanda Clarke
Derek Ring
Alex Carlson
Shannon Orcutt
Walter Sickert
Felisia Sainz
Tom Torrey...

Gary Numan - `The Pleasure Principle Tour`
Oct 22, 2010 @ Paradise Rock Club

Tickets: http://tickets.sonicliving.com/event/2478453/fb-tickets

Gary Numan
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Rasputina
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Shows:...

Massive Attack, Thievery Corporation
Oct 19, 2010 @ Orpheum Theatre

Tickets: http://tickets.sonicliving.com/event/2440951/fb-tickets
Onsale: Thursday, August, 12th at 10:00 am

Massive Attack
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Thievery Corporation
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*** FOR MEDIA LAB ALUMNI AND INVITED GUESTS; NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ***

Register @ http://www.media.mit.edu/events/alumni/10fall

Join us in celebrating the Media Lab's 25th anniversary. We start early on October 15--at 8:30am--with a symposium that includes alumni remembrances, an introduction to our newest faculty members,...

SO SORRY -- I did the date wrong. It's for a week from Thursday, 10/14, 7 p.m.!

Please join my family and friends in celebrating the release of three new titles this fall -- SECONDHAND CHARM (Bloomsbury) and the first 2 books in the SPLURCH ACADEMY series, THE RAT BRAIN FIASCO and CURSE OF THE BIZARRO BEETLE. Reading, signing, Q&A, and...

Back by popular demand (was it more pie they wanted or more book talk?!):  You're cordially invited to BOSTON KIDLIT PIE NIGHT!  Come talk and celebrate Kid/YA Lit.   Who: Writers, illustrators, editors, agents, booksellers, librarians, readers -- anybody who wants to get great stories into the hands and hearts of young readers. Why:...

Girls in Tech Boston and MassChallenge are excited to invite you to our panel discussion with Women Entrepreneurs, VC's and an attorney from the greater Boston area to talk about the process of getting funding. This is a great opportunity to learn from highly success women entrepreneurs and talk about the process, emotion, and growth...

Red Eye at the Red Room Presented by Agent Bishop

This may very likely sell out, so consider advance tickets:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/010044F5C85DAB01?artistid=1469383&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=52

Neutral Uke Hotel plays Boston (no future area shows planned) - http://neutralukehotel.com

Neutral Uke Hotel's mission...

Have an idea? Starting a company is easier than you think.

Startup Bootcamp is a free one-day event featuring talks by entrepreneurs and venture capitalists on how to start a company. Hear from founders themselves about the journey of turning the spark of an idea into a viable product. Get the inside scoop on raising money, term sheets, and how to...

Cocktails with friends to mark my first day as a newly-single woman.

For additional information, please visit http://bit.ly/ARTcabaret
To RSVP to Amanda Palmer's Late Night Fucking Cabaret shows, please visit http://bit.ly/LNFCrsvp

A word from AFP: There are 43 (yes, 43) performances starting August 31st, and running through two final shows on October 29th.
The show runs Tuesday through Friday - with two shows...

10-year reunion for Wellesley College Class of 2000!