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Attending Wordcamp Phoenix
from February 25, 2012Wordcamp’s FREE friday workshops are your chance to get personalized, hands-on training on a variety of topics from a knowledgable and helpful WordPress Rockstar. Pick your level of expertise (101, 201, 301 or 401) and bring your laptop for 8 hours of WordPress goodness that is open to the public, hosted by the City of Chandler.
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Attending South by Southwest Conference & Festivals
from March 9th-18thThe South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW is the premier destination for discovery.
Year after year, the event is a launching pad for new creative content. New media presentations, music showcases and film screenings provide buzz-generating exposure for creators and compelling entertainment for audiences. Conference panel discussions present a forum for learning, business activity thrives at the SXSW Trade Show: The Exhibition for Creative Industries and global networking opportunities abound. Austin serves as the perfect backdrop for SXSW®, where career development flourishes amid the relaxed atmosphere. Intellectual and creative intermingling among industry leaders continues to spark new ideas and carve the path for the future of each ever-evolving field, long after the events’ conclusion.
“Every March, thousands of young, jeans-wearing techies, filmmakers and musicians descend upon Austin, Texas, harboring dreams of getting noticed and hitting it big. They come not just for the balmy weather or the Tex-Mex food but for South by Southwest, a collection of conferences and festivals that’s considered one of the most influential happenings on the annual cultural calendar.” — CNN, March 10, 2011
For more information visit http://sxsw.com/
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Attending Phoenix Film Festival
from 8 DaysThe Phoenix Film Festival takes place all in one convenient location and is held on 7 screens at the Harkins Scottsdale 101 over an 8 day period. The Festival annually screens over 150 films, holds amazing parties and provides filmmaking seminars to capacity audiences. Over 22,000 attendees enjoy the 8 day festival. This year is claimed to be the biggest and best festival yet! The Phoenix Film Festival features everything from shorts to full feature films. It’s more than watching films, a large portion of the festival provides numerous educational opportunities from free seminars, live performances, camera workshops, special guests, and much more! And what’s a festival without a few parties? From a kick-off party to awards party there is always plenty of entertainment to be found.
The Phoenix Film Festival is devoted to fostering and promoting the passions of many directors, producers, writers, and actors. It has been named one of The 25 Coolest Film Festivals by MovieMaker Magazine and is a program of the 501c(3) non-profit Phoenix Film Foundation. Started in 2000 by independent filmmakers as an opportunity to showcase independent filmmaking, the event has quickly become Arizona’s Largest Film Festival.
Check it out! I know we will be!
http://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com/
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Attending Chick-fil-A Leadercast
from 1 DayLeadership is an important part of what we do everyday. Even if you may not think of yourself as a leader, you are making an impact on at least one person everyday. Chick-fil-A is hosting a leadership event designed to inspire and encourage leaders in our communities to make choices that matter.
“The choices you make define the leader you become. And the choices you make are not just about you. They’re about the positive impact you can have on your organization, your community, and beyond. Our world needs everyday leaders who will choose to make it a better place. That’s what Chick-fil-A Leadercast 2012 is all about.”
This year’s event will feature Soledad O’Brian, Tim Tebow, Patrick Lencioni, Marcus Buckingham and many more.
For more information visit http://www.chick-fil-aleadercast.com/