Hey guys! Sorry... plugging this, not sure if it is cool or not?

The Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long Chair in Cello (fancy way of saying mega great cellist) is performing Brahms Piano Trios at Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music, Recital Studio (at UT) and discussing some of the influence and impact Brahms has had on music. I think the next day (Easter Sunday) they will be doing a formal recital at Bates Recital Hall.

Anyways, if you're interested or want to expose your kids to a dying artform, this is a chance to get so meet and speak with Scott Yoo, Bion Tsang, and John Novacek in person.

This is the event March 26 and 27th! Hope to see some classical music fans there ^{-^}

https://music.utexas.edu/events/650-notable-encounter-brahms-trio-concert-preview-talk?date=2016-03-26%2017:30:00

https://music.utexas.edu/events/657-complete-brahms-piano-trios?date=2016-03-27%2015:00:00

Join us at the North Door on Wednesday, May 9 for this month’s Nerd Nite!

7:00– Alley entrance open 7:20– Speed-dating starts 7:30– Seating area/main room open 8:00– Show starts

If you want to, you can RSVP to our Facebook event, or just show up.

ASL interpreters will be present.

Your brain is probably always on your mind, and this Nerd Nite will help you figure out a bit more about what's happening upstairs. From inebriated brains, to emerging minds, and grey matter health matters -- join your fellow nerds in learning the matters of the mind.

This month's talks:

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“Beer is Good for You” by Anna Lepeley, PhD

To your health isn't just a casual toast. Learn about the health benefits of beer based on peer-reviewed research. Drink deep from the cup of knowledge and feel better about drinking your favorite alcoholic beverage.

Dr. Anna Lepeley has a PhD in Exercise Biochemistry and Nutrition research. She is the author of "Beer is Good for You". As a touring stand-up comedian, Anna likes to entertain her audience while teaching.

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"10 Weird and Wonderful Artificial Intelligences" by Curtis Seare and Ginette Methot

Did you know there's an algorithm that translates chicken chatter? An AI to create your digital voice out of a one-minute personal voice recording? AI is getting closer to being able to read your mind? It's entertaining and interesting to learn about the bizarre and amazing things AI is doing right now.

Curtis is a cohost on the Data Crunch podcast and the Director of Analytics at Shelfbucks, a retail analytics startup in Austin, Texas. He’s worked for almost a decade in the data science field across multiple companies and industries and has a master's degree in predictive analytics.

Ginette is a cohost on the Data Crunch podcast as well. She's worked as an editor and writer for ten years and finished her master's degree in professional writing and rhetoric.

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"Mental Health Data That Will Blow Your Mind" by Daniel Morehead, MD

How much 'common sense thinking' about mental health is correct? How accurately are mental illness and its treatment portrayed in the media? Dr. Morehead will discuss surprising, science-based data relevant to everyone with a brain and a desire to make use of it for healthier living.

Dr. Morehead is a psychiatrist in private practice in Austin and a regular speaker on behalf of mental health advocacy. He maintains interests in brain science, spirituality and psychotherapy. ++++++++++++

Plus!

Form a covalent bond before the show with nerd speed-dating! http://buytickets.at/nnatx

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Doors at 7:30, talks start at 8:00. As always, Nerd Nite is free.

Talks may not be given in the order described. Grab a beer and relax!

Adoption fees are being waived for all animals at the Austin Animal Center starting TODAY through November 3rd for our Howl-o-Ween adoption special! Dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, Guinea pigs, and rabbits are all included. Adopted animals will be spayed/neutered, have age appropriate vaccinations, a microchip and ID tag-- for free!

Adoption fees are regularly $75. We have nearly 800 adoptable animals at our shelter, so you're sure to fall in love! Our shelter is continuing to experience high intake of lost dogs and cats and with zero empty kennels available, we're running out of creative places to house them. So if you've been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, now is the time-- we need your help! If you're unable to adopt but still want to help, please consider sharing the event on social media and telling your friends and family: https://www.facebook.com/events/963135200705616/

Speed-dating At The Library! APL Manchaca Road Branch

Saturday, February 8, 6:00-8:00

Free

http://library.austintexas.gov/event/lectures-panels-conversations/speed-dating-library-731362

Join Feminist Hack ATX at our upcoming Meetup: The Hard Work of "Soft Skills" — Building Inclusive & Functional Technical Teams. Please share this info with anyone you think might be interested.

Feminists, pro-feminists, and allies of all genders are welcome!

Meetup Link: https://www.meetup.com/Feminist-Hack-ATX

We're bringing you an engaging panel conversation and Q&A on the critical role of "soft skills" in creating productive and inclusive technical teams. We will explore ways that feminist practices can improve the performance of technical teams and create happier workplaces in the process.

Join the Meetup group and RSVP to the event for the latest updates & panelist announcements.

More about Feminist Hack ATX:

Feminist Hack ATX strives to be a solution-oriented group that provides actionable resources for the Austin tech community to combat sexism and support the retention and leadership of women in our industry. We are devoted to creating community among feminist hackers and allies of all genders.

While other tech groups provide a necessary and valuable women-only space, Feminist Hack ATX focuses on building capable and effective allies and creating mixed-gender spaces where women can comfortably speak, be heard, and fully utilize their talents as leaders and facilitators.

My friends and I got pretty tired of the same old pitch competitions where our good ideas never saw the light of day. That's when we realized two things: a.) our ideas suck and b.) pitch competitions are bullshit.

So we created ShredX. ShredX is a pitch competition where you share your terrible idea for a startup in the most humorous way possible. Got hockey stick projections for revenue? Perfect. Total addressable market of 6 billion people? Amazing. Want to invent the next "Uber for _____?" We love you.

Join us at ShredXAustin on June 17th, at FiberCove Austin at 6:00pm. http://shredx.co/

Oh yeah, ticket prices are negotiable and every dollar we take in will be spent on booze. And hockey stick printouts from Kinkos.

http://www.austinsymphony.org/events/austin-symphony-hartman-foundation-concerts-in-the-park/

http://www.austinsymphony.org/events/austin-symphony-hartman-foundation-concerts-in-the-park/