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Interactive Festival will feature five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders, the unparalleled SXSW Trade Show and an unbeatable lineup of special programs showcasing the best new digital works, video games and innovative ideas the...
SXSW Interactive 2012

Austin, TX · March 9-13, 2012
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Way in the Future

Yes, the time is upon us. Everyone knows pi day is March 14th, but any true nerd realizes pi is not 3.14, but rather an irrational constant which continues infinitely in decimal expansion. Starting at 9:26:53 (.589... sec) AM, the longest extended Pi Day of our lives will come into action. The date, at the AM and PM hours, will be " 3/14/15 at...
The Only Pi Day of Our Lives

Across the world! · Saturday, March 14, 2015, 9am-9:30pm
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Been there, done that

Last Month

We will be hosting a TEDxSalon where we will be coming together to watch and discuss a few TEDTalks. Come join us and share your ideas with our community. The TEDxHouston team will be present to answer your questions and take your suggestions about the upcoming TEDxHouston 2012 event.
TEDxHoustonSalon - Watch and discuss past TEDTalks

Ecclesia Houston · Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 6:30-8:30pm
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Last Year

Join us for a fun holiday party with your favorite nonprofits and geeks!
December Houston Net2 - holiday cheer and stories! (looking for new leaders!)

Stag's Head Pub · Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 7:00pm
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I'm excited to say that Steve Blank has agreed to video conference in to our December meetup.
Steve Blank - Customer Development

Houston Technology Center · Thursday, December 8, 2011, 6:30pm
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Okay, so it's one of those meetups in a bar on a Thursday evening. But when it's hosted by the young professional group of Neighborhood Centers Inc., there's always an added flare! Enjoy Houston's first #InnoBeer event - a national occurance that combines your love of innovation, beer, and now philanthropy! Bar Munich has...
#InnoBeer hosted by Young Neighbors

Bar Munich · Thursday, December 8, 2011, 6-9:00pm
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We'd like to invite you to join us for another special TEDx event this month. Coming to us live from both NY and LA, TEDx Houston will host an official simulcast of TEDx Women on Thursday, Dec 1. TEDx Women highlights several of the amazing women who are shaping our future. This is an all-day event that is free to attend. Because we...
TEDxWomen Simulcast hosted by TEDxHouston

Ecclesia Houston · Thursday, December 1, 2011, 10am-6:00pm
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This year we're giving thanks for those hard-learned lessons we survive when things don't go so great. The failures, the 'uh oh' moments, the less than awesome outcomes... you know the ones.

Our featured speaker is... ALL OF US! We'll share some of our war stories, lessons learned, tips and tricks to NOT follow and how...
Netsquared Houston presents #FAILsgiving

The Stag's Head Pub · Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 7-9:00pm
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This 'experimental' meetup will be held online on omNovia's software. omNovia is a Houston-based webcasting software company. We were going to use a Google+ Hangout, but there is a limitation of 10 users, so it wouldn't support our group size.
Online Meetup on omNovia

Monday, October 24, 2011, 8:30pm
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We meet on the second Thursday of every month. I'll fill in the details for each meeting as it approaches.
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The new entrepreneurship era is all about customers and their problems.
Ash Maurya - Running Lean

Houston Technology Center · Thursday, October 13, 2011, 6:30pm
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Acoustic Performances from Andrew Karnavas and Clory Martin.
Admission is $5
http://khonsbar.com/
Andrew Karnavas, Clory Martin, Live at KHON'S

KHON'S · July 23-24, 2011
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Many of you have heard about a Houston family's tragedy that orphaned and injured three children over July 4th weekend. For those of you who haven't...

Robin and Joshua Berry were killed in a head-on collision when a car veered into their lane. 9-year-old Peter and 8-year-old Aaron both suffered spinal injuries and are currently...
Berry Children Fundraiser at Tasti D-Lite Houston's three locations

Tasti D-Lite Houston, TX All 3 locations · Friday, July 22, 2011, 12pm-11:00pm
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Come mingle with Houston's growing tech entrepreneur community. This is a great event to meet some of the smartest people in Houston's tech scene and share ideas. Feel free to drop in and out throughout the morning.
OpenCoffee Houston

The Coffee Groundz · Thursday, July 21, 2011, 8-10:00am
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A day full of visual and performance artists expressing their art in ways that are environmentally conscious. Reused mediums, green themes, recycled art, you name it. If it’s art and it’s somehow environmentally friendly or eco-conscious, it belongs here at the Green Arts Fest.

Green Arts Fest is the culminating day/presentation of the Flor Y...
Houston's Inaugural Green Arts Fest!

Talento Bilingue De Houston · Saturday, July 9, 2011, 1-7:00pm
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2011 Houston Web Awards

Momentum Audi · Thursday, June 30, 2011, 7-10:00pm
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UPDATE! Moved to June 25! It Will Kick Off The Caroline Sessions Summer Season! It Will Be Ridiculous! Bands! Booze! Karaoke! Beer Pong Tourney! Bikinis! Shorts! Raffle for Taxi Cab Rides! It's an Extravanganza! June 25 2011!!!

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TOMKON 2010 was an event not soon forgotten.

We just wanted to give everyone a super heads up for...
TOMKON 2011: GOOD FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS...

Caroline Collective · Saturday, June 25, 2011, 4-10:00pm
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We are excited to welcome Melissa Seuffert and Glenn Taylor from the Houston Symphony to this month's Netsquared event! They will be talking to us about how they are using social media to attract new and existing patrons. They will also be sharing information about their upcoming Tweetcert at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
We can't wait to see...
Houston Net2 meetup - Houston Symphony

Stag's Head Pub · Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 7:00pm
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Book a Room at the Hilton Doubletree
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Official Website
http://www.houstonbeerfestival.com

Official Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/houstonbeerfestival

Welcome to the Houston Beer Fest a one day festival of Beer and Fun. There will be a...
2011 Inaugural Houston Beer Fest

Hermann Square Park - City Hall · Saturday, June 11, 2011, 2-10:30pm
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We've got exciting news, Jessica and I are doing our very first show!! The show was inspired by our love for Instagram. If you're unfamiliar it's a photo sharing community. Basically if Flickr & Twitter had a social baby, you'd have Instagram. We are inspired on the daily by people all over the world and we've found...
The Mr Miss Instashow

Shoot. Edit. Sleep. · Friday, June 10, 2011, 6-10:00pm
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You might recognize his voice from co-hosting Technology Bytes, his writings in his column for the Houston Chronicle, or his playing guitar and singing with the Flying Fish Sailors. On June 2nd (First Thursday on Main Street) come see the Continental Club through the eyes of Jay Lee aka the Bald Heretic.
Photo Exhibit: the Continental Club through the Lens of the Bald Heretic

Sig's Lagoon · Thursday, June 2, 2011, 7-10:00pm
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GroundUP Houston events encourage experienced entrepreneurs and individuals with start-up dreams to share their experiences with like-minded individuals. Houston has a rich history of people who have taken their ideas and grown them into successful businesses from the ground up. These are the types of people we hope to attract to our mixers.There...
GroundUP Houston Meetup

Dessert Gallery (Post Oak Location) · Thursday, June 2, 2011, 8:30am
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What will Robert be discussing? The reputation of your firm, products, brand, and even your top executives may seem like it's out of your control today. When consumers and citizens use platforms like blogs, Facebook, Twitter, consumer review and other social media sites to discuss your firm, it may seem that there's no way to keep track...
CredibilityLIVE: Simple Tips & Tools for Monitoring and Managing Reputation on Social Media Sites with Robert Berkman

Thursday, May 5, 2011, 11am-12:00pm
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This is an invite-only event to celebrate Klout's new office, and an upcoming launch. If you don't get an invite within the next few days and feel you should - you can reach out at contact@klout.com and we'll see if we have room. Thanks!
Kloutwarming Party (INVITE ONLY)

San Francisco, CA · Friday, April 29, 2011
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What started in 2010 as a grass-roots efforts to motivate people to get out and check in is back and now with the support of over 100 local foursquare committees around the world.

On April 16th (4 and 4 squared) foursquare users are self-organizing meetups, lectures, swarms, scavenger hunts, and much more. Foursquare users can visit 4sqday.com to...
Foursquare Day 2011

worldwide · Saturday, April 16, 2011
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Talk shop with social media influencers, industry leaders and leading brands as they share best practices. Discuss ways to create smarter web-based marketing, and discover social media tools that engage your audience and build relationships
Mom 2.0 Conference 2011

Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, LA · April 14-17, 2011
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What will John be discussing? With millions of ads, emails, commercials, promises and hype, you must understand how to stand out and be the obvious choice for your prospects and current clients. The Latest brain research now reveals what motivates us, what turns us off and what causes us to buy from one seller vs. another. Here's what...
CredibilityLIVE: How to use the latest in brain science to capture and keep your customers attention and love for your brand with John Assaraf

Thursday, March 31, 2011, 11am-12:00pm
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True The Vote National Summit 2011

Houston, TX · Saturday, March 26, 2011
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