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===  Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM ===


==== What ====

CC Salon Austin

'''Let us know you're coming''' via [http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/767786/ Upcoming.com]


==== Need an Introduction? ====
* [http://mirrors.creativecommons.org/getcreative/clicktoplay.html Easy Introduction]

==== This month's line-up: ====
*Jon Lebkowsky of Social Web Strategies and the e-Patients Group will talk about the democratization of medical knowledge, participatory medicine, and the recent launch of the Health Commons, potentially "a virtual marketplace or ecosystem where participants share data, knowledge, materials and services to accelerate research."

*Anyone with questions about Creative Commons can attend and we'll try to answer any questions or discuss aspects of CC licensing. 
 
*We will also look at Bug Buck Bunny, the latest movie made with Open Source software Blender.  This short animated film releases all of it's assets and content under Creative Commons (BY).

*We are also looking for artists or presenters who might want to show their work or offer some insight to the commons. If you're interested in presenting or want more information, e-mail: rich@commonquill.org

==== Who ====

People interested in Creative Commons, copyright, Free Culture, Open Source, Art, Media, and Music

Group Discussion List:

http://groups.google.com/group/ccaustin

==== When ====

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM 
==== Where ====

'''Cafe Caffeine'''<br / >
'''909 West Mary St, Austin, TX 78704'''<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=cafe+caffeine&near=909+West+Mary+St+Austin,+TX+78704&sll=30.247875,-97.760796&sspn=0.01127,0.02238&ie=UTF8&ll=30.247946,-97.760789&spn=0.01127,0.02238&z=16&iwloc=A&om=0 Google Map/Directions]<br />

==== Why ====

To connect with and build a community of artists and developers who are working with Creative Commons licenses, standards, and technology.

===  Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 ===

==== What ====

CC Salon Austin

'''Let us know you're coming''' via [http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/692529/ Upcoming.com]


==== Need an Introduction? ====
* [http://mirrors.creativecommons.org/getcreative/clicktoplay.html Easy Introduction]

===== This month's line-up: =====
*David Strauss, is the co-founder of Four Kitchen Studios and That Other Paper.  ThatOtherPaper.com is a local paper which produces all of its content under Creative Commons licensing.  David will be discussing his involvement in the Open Library project, which explains itself as "One web page for every book ever published. It's a lofty, but achievable, goal."  www.openlibrary.org

*Anyone with questions about Creative Commons can attend and we'll try to answer any questions or discuss aspects of CC licensing. 
 
*As time permits, we will also have a discussion on a recent "orphan works" law introduced to Congress.  I will also have some copies of Cory Doctorow's "Print Crime", a Creative Commons work of fiction, and a few DVDs of recent large musical and sound works recently released to the public.

==== Who ====

People interested in Creative Commons, copyright, Free Culture, Open Source, Art, Media, and Music

Group Discussion List:

http://groups.google.com/group/ccaustin

==== When ====

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM 
==== Where ====

'''Cafe Caffeine'''<br / >
'''909 West Mary St, Austin, TX 78704'''<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=cafe+caffeine&near=909+West+Mary+St+Austin,+TX+78704&sll=30.247875,-97.760796&sspn=0.01127,0.02238&ie=UTF8&ll=30.247946,-97.760789&spn=0.01127,0.02238&z=16&iwloc=A&om=0 Google Map/Directions]<br />

==== Why ====

To connect with and build a community of artists and developers who are working with Creative Commons licenses, standards, and technology.

=== Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 ===

==== What ====

CC Salon Austin

'''Let us know you're coming''' via [http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/454486/ Upcoming.com]


==== Need an Introduction? ====
* [http://mirrors.creativecommons.org/getcreative/clicktoplay.html Easy Introduction]

==== This month's line-up: ====
* David Neff, of the American Cancer Society, will also review how Creative Commons fits in to the new [http://www.SharingHope.tv SharingHope.tv] project and how other non-profits might benefit from their approach.
* We will review music sites Jamendo and CCMixter and go into details about what they offer and their features.  Feel free to review these sites and others to share your thoughts.
* Introduction to Creative Commons for those with questions

==== Who ====

People interested in Creative Commons, copyright, Free Culture, Open Source, Art, Media, and Music

Group Discussion List:

http://groups.google.com/group/ccaustin

==== When ====

Wednesday, March 26, 2008
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM 
==== Where ====

'''Cafe Caffeine'''<br / >
'''909 West Mary St, Austin, TX 78704'''<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=cafe+caffeine&near=909+West+Mary+St+Austin,+TX+78704&sll=30.247875,-97.760796&sspn=0.01127,0.02238&ie=UTF8&ll=30.247946,-97.760789&spn=0.01127,0.02238&z=16&iwloc=A&om=0 Google Map/Directions]<br />




=== Februrary 20, 2008 ===

==== The First Austin CC Salon is Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM ====


==== What ====

CC Salon Austin


===== Need an Introduction? =====
* [http://mirrors.creativecommons.org/getcreative/clicktoplay.html Easy Introduction]

===== This month's line-up: =====
* Introduction to Creative Commons
* Who is using Creative Commons and how?  Successful and aspiring commons participants.


==== Who ====

People interested in Creative Commons, copyright, Free Culture, Open Source, Art, Media, and Music

Group Discussion List:

http://groups.google.com/group/ccaustin

==== When ====

Wednesday, February 20, 2008
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM 
==== Where ====

'''Cafe Caffeine'''<br / >
'''909 West Mary St, Austin, TX 78704'''<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=cafe+caffeine&near=909+West+Mary+St+Austin,+TX+78704&sll=30.247875,-97.760796&sspn=0.01127,0.02238&ie=UTF8&ll=30.247946,-97.760789&spn=0.01127,0.02238&z=16&iwloc=A&om=0 Google Map/Directions]<br />

==== Why ====

To connect with and build a community of artists and developers who are working with Creative Commons licenses, standards, and technology.