[Robotgroup] Dorkbot GeekAustin Happy Hour Feb 12 and Dorkbot-sxsw Mar 8

[David Nunez]

Hi everyone -

A few events coming up to announce

First -

dorkbot-austin is proud to be co-hosting the February Geek Austin Happy Hour, this is also the launch party for the upcoming update of the dorkbotaustin.org website!

Tuesday, February 12, 2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

J Black's Feel Good Lounge
710 W 6th St Ste B

ambient, interactive art and lots of like-minded geeks and dorks
RSVP and more info @ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/418904

Be sure to visit our friends at geekaustin.org as a central source for all things nerdy in Austin


Second -

We're really excited about the next dorkbot, which will be held on March 8th, 6-8pm.  We will once again be partnering with SxSW to produce a SxSW-interactive opening night event.  Mark your calendar because it should be an amazing event.  We'll once again be located in Brush Square park, across the street from the convention center at 5th and Neches.  If you were one of the thousands of people there last year, you'll know it's an event not to be missed.

dorkbot13 @ SXSW - March 8, 6:00 pm, Brush Square Park, across from
Austin Convention Center

Co-sponsored by Make Magazine, SXSW Interactive and the International
Game Developers Association of Austin

FREE  - RSVP REQUIRED - http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/425144

Along with this announcement however, is a call to arms!  To Austin's dorks, geeks, nerds, artists, engineers, makers, crafters, hackers, and everyone in between:  We're still in need of presenters!
If you have:
 * A project you want to show off (Even if it's not finished - we know yours aren't, none of ours are!)
 * A group or organization you want to promote (If it's loosely related to dorkbot - a ballroom dancing club might be a stretch....  Unless you build your own disco floors)
 * A skill or knowledge you want to show off (Are you passionate about solar energy?  are you really good at welding or tying knots in rope?  Come show us how!)
drop us a line!  Either through the blabber list or at dorkbotaustin at dorkbot.org

We're also still looking for sponsors.  If you are connected to a company that might like to get their name attached to one of the most visible SxSW-interactive events, let us know.  We had a ton of glowing press last year and are hoping to repeat.

It should be an exciting event, we look forward to seeing you all in the coming weeks!