As many of you know, because we have some new things coming up, the 8th Anniversary Bash was to be our last party for a while. I want to give a special thanks to RefreshAustin and the Austin Electronic Music Grid for co-hosting the party. Extra special thanks to Michelle Greer for introducing me to Union Park. This club keeps getting better and better.
Tech Diva Kimberlie Dykeman and Paul Walhus were doing interviews on the roof in between musical acts. Among the folks interviewed were Michael Witbrock of Cycorp (interview), Chris Lamprecht, Lead Architect of Indeed.com (interview), and Mauricio Piña of tseg.com (interview)
Watch GeekAustin 07 - Michael Witbrock - Cycorp in News Online
De facto chronicler of Austin tech events, Eugene Hsu, dropped by to photograph the party. You can see his photo sets on facebook (photo set 1, photo set 2). I have been hosting parties for about 17 years now, and I have to tell you Eugene is one of the best. The Austin tech scene is fortunate to have this guy shooting the parties. When you see him, buy him a drink.
Kristen Sobieray, April Kyle, Eugene Hsu
Erica O’Grady, Michelle Greer, and Sara Dornsife are here. Now the party can get started!
One of my favorite parts of the party was the music provided by the artists of the Austin Electronic Music Grid. At several points later in the evening, we had 3 different artists in three different rooms. (I hope you knew that the party was going on in 4 spaces.) Dubnautica started at 7:30 in the BoomBoom Room Refresh Lounge.
At 8:30, Carbon Theory played in the main room.
At 10:00, Happy Panjoma did a great set on the roof, followed by Rage Ranger.
I hope to do more things with the Grid in the future. These are really a great bunch of folks.
How many of you new about the new bed on the back upstairs patio? What a perfect place to cap off the evening!
After a few last glances at the skyline from the Union Park patio, it’s time to go home. Thanks to everyone for a great party.
October 1st, 2008 at 10:19 am
Thank you Lynn for throwing another chance for us to connect and network!
hug hug!
October 1st, 2008 at 11:04 am
Totally bummed I was in DC and had to miss it. Looks like it was a great event! Would have loved to have been there. Keep me updated!
October 1st, 2008 at 11:13 am
Yes, Thanks Lynn for all your hard work!
October 1st, 2008 at 12:20 pm
party rocked. loved the music. loved the space. wasn’t prepared for the beautiful and charming women. wish my wife had been available to come. most importantly, got to connect with friends and fellow geeks. thanks, bender. another success.