Designer Calendar

Discover The Future Of Multi-Platform Apps

2011-04-25T13:55:00.001-04:00

Apps World Africa 2011 will explore the potential of applications to assist in the development of the globe’s second largest continent. Bringing together the telcos, handset manufacturers, government ministries and organisations, marketing houses and more, this event will thoroughly explore whether APPs are the answer for Africa, and allow all the stakeholders to build pertinent partnerships in the industry.

Topics covered at the show include:

-   Operator case studies – models and business models of app related own labels, and app store partnerships and liaisons
-   Handsets – which has the most compelling offering in this market
-   Developers in the region – challenges and success stories
-   Mobile money - rise of mobile money apps and how these interact with the banking sector
-   Apps for public services and health – is this really the answer for Africa?
-   m-commerce for agriculture – mobilising the farming community through apps
-   m-Education – increasing literacy through apps-

- Apps for marketing & brand building - experiences of leading African brands with app related campaigns

New York Entrepreneur Week

2010-04-10T19:29:00.000-04:00

NEW YORK ENTREPRENEUR WEEK (NYEW)
APRIL 12th - 16th, 2010 | Scholastic Auditorium

STAND UP AND COME TOGETHER

New York Entrepreneur Week (NYEW) is a non-profit movement formed around a single belief: entrepreneurs change the world. Now is the time for entrepreneurs who have the will and drive to prove they can achieve anything, to stand up and come together in New York State for another groundbreaking NYEW event.

UNSURPASSED VALUE

The New York Entrepreneur Week movement gives you the opportunity to actively engage the foremost entrepreneurs, investors and dealmakers both in the state and from around the world. NYEW is the largest statewide movement providing an exclusive educational experience for all entrepreneurs- from enterprising young idea-stage innovators to hundred million dollar revenue generators.

With over 100 speakers from 40 cities, 15 states and 3 continents, NYEW unites the state's diverse entrepreneurial community; giving you the opportunity to connect with and learn from New York's best and brightest entrepreneurs who are relentless, driven and dedicated to improving your business and the economy. View the full agenda here.

Entrepreneurs catapult economies to greater success. We are the catalysts for conquering today's harsh economic challenges. We are the leaders that will turn economic adversity into opportunity. To take part in the entrepreneurial revolution, join us and attend New York Entrepreneur Week.

Sign Up Now

Ableton Day at Tekserve

2010-02-01T14:46:00.001-05:00

It’s time for another Ableton Day at Tekserve!

Sam Walker from Ableton Inc. will be on hand in the Pro AV Room to demonstrate the new Ableton Live 8 and answer your questions.

So whether you’re already a Live user or you’ve only seen a rock star friend using Live, come down any time between 1pm and 5pm, pick up some tips, see what's new with Ableton.

Location

Tekserve Pro A/V Room

Instructor

Sam Walker

In-Person Seminar: Build Your Marketing Machine

2010-01-13T17:51:00.001-05:00

If one of your New Year's resolutions is to grow your business and get new clients, you’ll need a strategy and a marketing plan. Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn which are the most effective, and least expensive, marketing tools for freelancers.
When: Wednesday, January 20, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Where: Empire Building, 15 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, NY
Price: $30 Freelancers Union members, $40 non-members

Special Offer: All seminar attendees have the opportunity to purchase the print version of the 2010 Marketing Plan + Calendar at the discounted rate of $20. If you are interested, when registering select the price that includes the calendar.

Register online now

Online Seminar: Taxes galore

2010-01-12T12:55:00.000-05:00

Learn what federal deductions business owners/sole proprietors are entitled to and how to calculate your quarterly payments. Budget more effectively throughout the year and avoid IRS penalties. Register now for February 3.

Start the Year Right: Recycle Your eWaste at Tekserve

2010-01-08T16:53:00.004-05:00

New Year's TekResolution... Go Green, Recycle Your eWaste

This year, make it your New Year's resolution to go green – safely and properly recycle your old electronics at our eWaste Recycling Drive, hosted with the Lower East Side Ecology Center. Bring computers, monitors, fax machines, copiers, CD/DVD/VCR players, stereo equipment, televisions, cell phones, and other unwanted electronics to Tekserve on Saturday, January 16th to be safely recycled. Click here for a complete list of acceptable items.

Anyone bringing electronics to be recycled can enter for a chance to win an Apple MacBook Air. Plus, all participants in the event will receive a $25 coupon, good towards any Mac or iPod (excluding iPod shuffle) from Tekserve, until February 15th, 2010.

WHAT: Your Old and Unwanted Electronics, Safely Recycled
WHEN: Saturday, January 16th, from 10AM to 4PM
WHERE: In Front of Tekserve, 119 West 23rd St. (near 6th Ave.)

Sponsored collection events like these are one of the easiest ways for New Yorkers to properly dispose of their old electronic gear and gadgets, which contain hazardous materials such as lead, cadmium, and mercury. These events are especially important for NYC since Build It Green, the City's eWaste drop-off program was suspended several years ago.

Learn more about acceptable items and event details
Invite your friends to attend via Facebook

Note: Unfortunately, we cannot accept home appliances, such as microwaves, refrigerators, and air conditioners. No commercial or bulk drop-offs.

4 days left to enter the Illustration Competition

2010-01-04T16:40:00.015-05:00

Call for Entries: Enter the most prestigious juried competition for illustration.

Enter by January 8, 2010 to avoid late fees.*

Introduce your work to the world. Enter Communication Arts magazine’s 51st Illustration Competition. Hundreds of award-winning images are selected for their creative excellence—by an esteemed jury of designers and art directors—in editorial, advertising, institutional, for sale and unpublished categories.

Why enter?
CA’s Award of Excellence is one of the most-coveted awards in the industry. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your profession. Ask any creative director which competitions rank as the most influential and they’ll place Communication Arts at the top of the list.

* Entries submitted after January 8, 2010 require a $10 per entry late fee. No entries will be accepted after January 22, 2010.

CreativeConnects Happy Hour

2010-01-04T15:07:00.001-05:00

Join us for CreativeConnects, a free social event hosted by The BOSS Group for creative, marketing and interactive professionals. Come network with colleagues, meet new people, keep up with industry news and get leads on jobs and business opportunities.

No formal program, no RSVP required, lite bites courtesy of The BOSS Group.

Where
The Shannon Rose Irish Pub
(see below for directions)

Bookkeeping Basics

2009-12-30T17:42:00.001-05:00

Online Seminar:

Start the new year off right by getting your business in tip-top shape. Instead of keeping a shoebox full of receipts, sign up now for this online seminar to learn how to track and organize your business expenses and income.
When: Wednesday, January 13, 7:00 - 8:30 pm EST
Where: Your computer and phone
Price: $30 Freelancers Union members, $40 non-members

Register online now

The Software Test & Performance Conference

2009-10-08T00:30:00.005-04:00

Software Test & Performance Collaborative invites you to join us for STPCon 2009, the leading event for the software test and QA profession. You'll learn testing and management techniques that you can apply immediately in your organization and you'll have an unmatched opportunity to meet, learn, discuss, and debate with your peers and the industry's most notable leaders and thinkers.

"This is the best conference I have attended. The instructors were extremely knowledgeable and helped me look at testing in a new way."

ANN SCHWERIN, QA ANALYST, SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING

"The material exceeded my expectations. As did the presenters!"

ROBERT LEE, ENGINEERING MANAGER, PROGRESS SOFTWARE

All-new STPCon Training Offerings

Have you ever been faced with challenges like these?

"Development is behind schedule, so we'll have to make it up in testing."

"You need to complete your three-week testing cycle over the weekend."

STPCon's intensive training courses and workshops will teach you how to meet any challenge with integrity, professionalism, and success.

Learn agile and high-speed testing principles from STPCon's experienced faculty. Learn practical techniques and methods to improve what, when and how well you test in challenging situations. The next time you're asked to test faster, better, or more; you'll have a strategy and an answer.

Getting Started with GarageBand

2009-10-07T14:50:00.003-04:00

Tekserve’s Nicholas Schaber will help you get started with Apple’s GarageBand program. Discover how easy it is to create and edit your own music with this powerful yet easy to learn program. GarageBand is part of the iLife package that comes with every new Mac.

This one hour demo will be followed by a Q&A session.

Location

Tekserve
119 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011

Instructor

Nicholas Shaber

Ableton Day at Tekserve

2009-10-07T14:34:00.001-04:00

Hosted by Ableton's Sam Walker
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM

It's time for another Ableton Day at Tekserve!

Sam Walker from Ableton Inc. will be on hand in the Pro AV Room from 1pm to 5pm to demonstrate the new Ableton Live 8 and answer your questions.

So whether you're already a Live user or you've only seen a rock star friend using Live, come down, pick up some tips, see what's new with Ableton.

Picturehouse New York

2009-10-06T23:46:00.003-04:00

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
@Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street, NYC

The only event of its kind bringing together the buyers of imagery with the suppliers, all in one key location, all in one day.

New this year:
· A morning seminar on copyright and fair use given my esteemed attorney and author Nancy Wolff
· A series of Informal focus groups on a variety of topics of importance to you the buyer (TBA)

As always you can:
· Connect with visual suppliers from around the world
· Network with your peers
· Discover great new sources for the best imagery
· Enjoy quality food and drink, (beer and wine after 5:00)
· Collect some cool giveaways
· Win valuable prizes

Register now for the free expo at www.picturehouse-us.com/newyork

What's New in Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

2009-10-05T14:29:00.001-04:00

Free Seminars at Tekserve

Hosted by Tekserve's Ken. Cavaliere-Klick
Monday, October 5th, 2009 at 6:00 PM

Join us at Tekserve for a look at Apple's newest OS release, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. We'll take a look at all the features and improvements of this new 64-bit operating system.

This one-hour event will followed by a discussion.

Note: This event will be repeated on October 15th at 6PM.

Click here to register for this seminar.

The NY Post| Production Conference 2009

2009-10-04T21:54:00.000-04:00

Special Invitation from Tekserve:

Fresh from the NAB Show in Las Vegas, the New York Post Production Conference features four full days of expert training for video, TV, film, and new media professionals.

Four full days of expert training
Sessions taught by industry-renowned talent and certified instructors
Opportunity to advance your career with certification classes in Final Cut Pro 7 and Motion 4
Network with peers and colleagues
Raffle full of industry prizes

Plus, Tekserve customers receive 10% off of registration!
To register and receive your discount, contact Joel Bell at (212) 233-3500 or joelb@fmctraining.com and mention that you are a Tekserve customer.

WHEN: October 5th – 8th, 2009 (Full Schedule of Conference Sessions)
WHERE: Doubletree Guest Suites Times Square • 1568 Broadway • New York City

Click here to learn more about The NY Post|Production Conference 2009

Speakers Include:

Richard Harrington; CEO & Founder; RHED Pixel, Inc.
Jeff Greenberg; Principal Instructor; Future Media Concepts
Robbie Carman; Colorist, Vice President; Amigo Media LLC
Anthony Q. Artis; CEO; Down and Dirty DV, LLC
And more...

Click here to learn more about The NY Post|Production Conference 2009

Improve your Graphics Workflow with Wacom Tablets

2009-10-04T15:00:00.000-04:00

Image via Wikipedia

Hosted by Wacom's Dan Johannssen
Monday, October 12, 2009 at 6:00 PM

Dan Johannssen of Wacom will demonstrate how a Wacom tablet and stylus gives you a more natural interface for interacting with your computer, speeding up your work and producing better results. Make detailed drawings and illustrations that accurately simulate paint, pencil, and other mediums. Learn how to retouch your photos like a pro. See how using a tablet and stylus will bring your work to levels your mouse only dreamed of.

We'll be featuring the Wacom Cintiq 21" Interactive LCD Display in this event, but the same techniques apply to all Wacom tablets, including the Bamboo and Intuos. A Wacom tablet extends and enhances the powerful editing tools in Adobe CS4, Quark, and other professional graphics programs, taking them to a new, higher level of performance.

This 90-minute event will be followed by a Q&A session.

IN-PERSON SEMINAR – Master Your Money Moves 101 & 201

2009-10-02T21:40:00.000-04:00

Effectively handling your finances is key for independent workers. To hunker down and create that spending plan you know you need, sign up for our October 14 or 28 seminars, Master Your Money Moves 101 (or 201, for in-depth details on investment and retirement matters).

Dirty Weekend @ADC‏

2009-09-30T23:17:00.002-04:00

Dirty Weekend™
3 Technique Workshops take you back to the art of making.

Mark Making
Saturday, October 10, 2009
2:00-6:00 pm
@ADC Gallery
106 West 29th Street, NYC

Printmaking
Saturday, October 17, 2009

3D Construction
Saturday, October 24, 2009

Each Saturday afternoon workshop led by Steve Haslip, creator of the Dirty Weekends series, takes you back to the art of making.
Mark Making will feature broom drawings, drawing, machines and calligraphy.
Printmaking will feature potato printing and screen printing.
3D Construction will use paper, cardboard, found objects, images, and string.
No materials are required for these workshops—just register in advance.

Registration for workshops is limited.
NO onsite registration available--all attendees must be pre-registered.

ADC Members: Free with registration
Non Members: $35 per session, $100 for all three

Sponsored by:

Register online by clicking the button below.

Freelancers Union NETWORKING EVENT

2009-09-30T21:36:00.000-04:00

NETWORKING EVENT

It’s getting cold outside, so come on in to Stout on October 7 to warm up by networking the night away. Our fall mixer is a must for those who want to meet other creative, entrepreneurial folks and have the opportunity to make a few connections to help you get your next gig.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 7, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

WHERE: Stout, 133 West 33rd Street, Manhattan

PRICE: $11 (Includes 1 drink + gratuity, cash bar thereafter)

*All proceeds from the event will go to Freelancers Union Political Action Committee to help us promote freelancer issues. Contributions are not tax-deductible.

2009-09-29T22:56:00.011-04:00

2009 BlogWorld & New Media Expo will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, beginning with the exclusive "Social Media Business Summit"(TM) conference on October 15th and continuing with the BlogWorld & New Media Expo and Conference October 16th-17th. This is first and only industry-wide tradeshow, conference, and media event dedicated to promoting the dynamic industry of new media including: Blogging, Podcasting, Social Media, Online Video, Music, TV, Radio, Gaming, Entertainment and Communities.

BlogWorld & New Media Expo. Located in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center at: 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Read more... [Welcome to BlogWorld & New Media Expo]

Annual Party PDN PhotoPlus Expo Bash

2009-09-28T21:02:00.000-04:00

Due to overwhelming demand for our annual private party, this year we will host the PDN PhotoPlus Expo Bash. Tickets are first-come, first-served.

Network with New York City photography industry insiders, chat with your peers and unwind after the expo—this party is the ultimate

photo-industry networking event. Admission includes open bar for one hour,
entertainment, a sneak-peek of the PDN Visions of the Decade project, and much more.

The PDN PhotoPlus Expo Bash
October 22, 2009
9:00 p.m.—12:00 a.m.
$25.00
Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center
311 West 34th Street (between 8th & 9th avenue)
New York, NY
Buy your ticket today!

Make sure you get your ticket for our party on Thursday, Oct 22 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Your ticket includes entertainment and a 1 hour open bar! Click here to buy yours now.

How to Use Twitter for Business (NYC)

2009-09-26T22:50:00.000-04:00

Join NYC Webgrrls on Wednesday, October 7th at AXA Advisors for How to use Twitter for Business workshop. Please invite clients, friends, & and colleagues. Space is limited so RSVP ASAP

This workshop is geared to helping business professionals learn how to use Twitter to raise their profile and brand recognition, increase the number of visitors to their website, and ultimately boost sales.

You will learn answers to the following questions and more:

* How to get started with Twitter
* Twitter terminology
* How to build and keep followers
* The Twitter pitfalls to avoid
* How businesses are using Twitter to boost sales
* Tips & Tools to help you manage your Twitter activities
* Time Management techniques

This workshop will be taught by Webgrrls' CTO Nelly Yusupova

Event Cost:
Members: $25.00 online (pre-pay), $35.00 at the door
Non-Members: $35.00 online (pre-pay), $45.00 at the door

PLEASE RSVP AT THE URL BELOW:
http://www.webgrrls.com/newyork-ny/

Note: Due to tight security at the AXA Advisors building, we are requiring that everyone RSVP using the Webgrrls website so we can send your name to the security desk. You will NOT be let into the building unless the security desk has your name.

PDN’s PhotoPlus International Conference and Expo

2009-09-26T21:01:00.000-04:00

PDN’s PhotoPlus International Conference and Expo is just one month away! Make sure you check out this year’s full conference brochure and register for any of our 100 sessions before they sell out.

This year’s conference is filled with expert panelists, keynoters and special events including:

• Keynotes by Harry Benson, James Nachtwey, Chris Dougherty & Nigel Parry

• Over 175 experts and masters in the photography community including Platon, Lauren Greenfield, Art Streiber, Jay Maisel and Michael Thompson

• Eleven seminar tracks covering lighting, portraits and weddings, business, digital tools, expanding networks, promotion, technology and more

• Special hands-on workshops on Photoshop, retouching, InDesign, portraits, fine art and more

• Live demonstrations of equipment and techniques

Add a seminar now so you can learn time-saving and practical technical tips and discover new business strategies for commercial success.

Reserve your seat for any of our educational sessions today to ensure you don’t get shut out. Gain inspiration and knowledge from some of the greatest photographers and imaging experts in the world at the 2009 PhotoPlus Expo and Conference next month!

Arrive curious, leave inspired.

Reminder: New York City InDesign User Group Meeting

2009-09-17T22:17:00.001-04:00

There's still time to register for the next meeting of the New York City InDesign User Group, and we want to see you there!

Tap into the inner workings of how styles can improve your workflow in this two-hour session with the man who, literally, wrote the book on styles -- Michael Murphy, author of Adobe InDesign CS4 Styles: How to Create Better, Faster Text and Layouts and host of the popular video podcast, "The InDesigner."

Join Michael as he walks you through the many different types of styles in InDesign, and reveals countless tips and tricks for maximizing their potential.

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Date, time, and location
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
School of Visual Arts Theatre
333 W 23rd Street
New York, NY 10001

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Agenda
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6:00p Meet and Greet
6:30p Opening remarks
6:45p Michael Murphy, part 1
7:30p Break
7:45p Michael Murphy, part 2
8:30p Raffle
8:45p Meeting End

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REMINDER -- New Greater Baltimore InDesign User Group
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The inaugural meeting of the Baltimore-Area InDesign User Group is on October 6 (in Laurel, MD). If you're close to Baltimore, you might want to join their group. Remember, you can belong to multiple groups, so you don't have to leave us to join them. And the dues are the same -- free!

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Please register to attend
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Communication Arts Call for Entries

2009-09-13T22:14:00.000-04:00

Enter the most prestigious juried competition for work being done for the Web, CD-ROMs, interactive kiosks and mobile devices!
Deadline for entries is October 2, 2009.

Introduce your work to the world. Enter Communication Arts magazine’s 16th Interactive Competition. Judged by the latest who’s who in interactive media, the jury’s selections will be published in the 2010 Interactive Annual and on the Communication Arts Web site, assuring a prominent place on the industry's premier stage.

Why enter?
CA’s Award of Excellence is one of the most-coveted awards in the industry. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your profession. Ask any creative director which competitions rank as the most influential, and they’ll place Communication Arts at the top of the list.