Orignal From: Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
Sunday, September 4, 2016
MakerPrep [ATX, Aug 15 - Sept 12]: Learn To Code Part-time (Intro to Web Development & Programming)
MakerPrep [ATX, Aug 15 - Sept 12]: Learn To Code Part-time (Intro to Web Development & Programming)
"Let me start off by saying that the MakerSquare staff are genuine people who have mastered the craft of teaching JavaScript to both beginners and advanced individuals. I came on board without a computer science or programming background, but was able to leave the course with a solid understanding of JavaScript basics, the readiness to tackle advanced topics, and most importantly, an increased enthusiasm to learn!" -Shineka B., MakerPrep NYC Graduate MakerSquare will be offering a four-week, nights-and-weekends course for beginners interested in programming and web development. The course will be aimed at those with a familiarity with computers and the internet, who may (or may not) have tried to teach themselves some programming or built their own websites, but who have little or no formal technical training. Classroom time will be split between concept lectures, live-coding along with an instructor, and collaborative, project-based work with other beginner developers. Throughout the class we will: Introduce tools such as a code editor, the browser console, and the terminal Create basic static websites using HTML and CSS Learn fundamental programming concepts by using JavaScript to solve coding challenges Use JS and jQuery in the browser environment to add dynamic behavior to our web pages Begin to understand the web ecosystem by exploring the browser environment and client/ server interaction. By the end of the course, students should have a strong foundational understanding of programming, be able to create their own simple web sites and web applications, and be ready to apply to a programming school like MakerSquare if they wish to pursue a career as a web developer. If you are accepted into the MakerSquare program, 100% of the cost of this prep course will be put towards your MakerSquare tuition. If you've ever wanted to take the plunge into programming, this is a great opportunity to join a community of friendly, motivated beginners in a fun and low-pressure environment. Please reach out to atx.events@makersquare.com for more information. --- Class Schedule --- Classes are held from August 15 to September 12, with one day off for Labor day, which is made up on September 12. Each week, classes are held: Monday - Thursday 6:30pm - 9:30pm Friday - No class Saturday 1pm - 5pm Sunday - No Class *NOTE*: Class schedule may be subject to change! We will inform you of any changes ahead of time. Can't make this session due to scheduling conflicts, but excited to skill up and learn the fundamentals of JavaScript now? Remote Prep offers the same high quality program and curriculum and is offered in morning and evening sessions in both 4 and 7 week formats! Additionally, if you take Remote Prep, 100% of tuition you pay for it will be put towards your MakerSquare Immersive tuition. --- Scholarship --- In addition to offering this course at an introductory rate, we are providing a limited number of scholarships. Apply here! Note: Educators are given priority to a number of the scholarships FAQ Am I at the right level for this class? This class is designed to be accessible for everyday computer users with a strong interest, but little to no prior experience with programming. Individuals with more experience will find that core concepts are covered in depth to provide plenty of value. For example, you may know some HTML, but do you know how the browser fetches that information from a web server, parses it, creates an in-memory model of the web page, and then renders it in a viewport for a user to see? If you take this class, you'll find out! Although it is not required, we highly recommend that you complete the Codecademy Javascript track. Finishing the HTML/CSS track would be useful, too. Do I need to bring a laptop? What kind? In order to fully participate in the class, you will want to bring your own computer to code with. If you don't have one, however, we will try to pair you with another student who does. For many reasons, an Apple Macbook laptop will make your life a lot easier (it is the industry standard), but those with Windows or Linux machines are still welcome, with the caveat that some installation and command line operations will be at times frustrating. Will this help me get into MakerSquare Immersive? This course covers core JavaScript concepts that all prospective MakerSquare students need to understand in order to succeed during our technical interview. That said, completing the course does not guarantee admission to MakerSquare's full-time immersive program, and some students may find that further practice is necessary to be able to demonstrate sufficient proficiency with JavaScript to pass our technical interview. Who will be teaching the course? MakerPrep is taught by a MakerSquare Fellow, an exceptional graduate of MakerSquare's 13-week immersive program. The instructor builds time during normal course hours for student questions and one-on-one help. Will the course fee count toward tuition to MakerSquare's immersive program? Yes, 100% of your course fee (0) for this part time class will go toward tuition to MakerSquare's full-time immersive coding school. (Note: you will still need to interview and be accepted to MakerSquare in order to apply your course fee toward tuition.) How many students will be in the class? Each class is limited to 20 students. I can't make it this time. When will the next one be? TBD. At this time, classes run on a monthly basis. Are there any options for remote attendance? Unfortunately, no. MakerPrep is a highly interactive class and the structure requires in-person attendance and participation. What is your cancellation policy? If you cancel within three days before the first day of class we can issue you a refund. All other circumstances will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Where do I direct my other questions? Please email atx.events@makersquare.com
at New Capital Factory Space
701 Brazos Suite 1600
Austin, United States
Orignal From: MakerPrep [ATX, Aug 15 - Sept 12]: Learn To Code Part-time (Intro to Web Development & Programming)
"Let me start off by saying that the MakerSquare staff are genuine people who have mastered the craft of teaching JavaScript to both beginners and advanced individuals. I came on board without a computer science or programming background, but was able to leave the course with a solid understanding of JavaScript basics, the readiness to tackle advanced topics, and most importantly, an increased enthusiasm to learn!" -Shineka B., MakerPrep NYC Graduate MakerSquare will be offering a four-week, nights-and-weekends course for beginners interested in programming and web development. The course will be aimed at those with a familiarity with computers and the internet, who may (or may not) have tried to teach themselves some programming or built their own websites, but who have little or no formal technical training. Classroom time will be split between concept lectures, live-coding along with an instructor, and collaborative, project-based work with other beginner developers. Throughout the class we will: Introduce tools such as a code editor, the browser console, and the terminal Create basic static websites using HTML and CSS Learn fundamental programming concepts by using JavaScript to solve coding challenges Use JS and jQuery in the browser environment to add dynamic behavior to our web pages Begin to understand the web ecosystem by exploring the browser environment and client/ server interaction. By the end of the course, students should have a strong foundational understanding of programming, be able to create their own simple web sites and web applications, and be ready to apply to a programming school like MakerSquare if they wish to pursue a career as a web developer. If you are accepted into the MakerSquare program, 100% of the cost of this prep course will be put towards your MakerSquare tuition. If you've ever wanted to take the plunge into programming, this is a great opportunity to join a community of friendly, motivated beginners in a fun and low-pressure environment. Please reach out to atx.events@makersquare.com for more information. --- Class Schedule --- Classes are held from August 15 to September 12, with one day off for Labor day, which is made up on September 12. Each week, classes are held: Monday - Thursday 6:30pm - 9:30pm Friday - No class Saturday 1pm - 5pm Sunday - No Class *NOTE*: Class schedule may be subject to change! We will inform you of any changes ahead of time. Can't make this session due to scheduling conflicts, but excited to skill up and learn the fundamentals of JavaScript now? Remote Prep offers the same high quality program and curriculum and is offered in morning and evening sessions in both 4 and 7 week formats! Additionally, if you take Remote Prep, 100% of tuition you pay for it will be put towards your MakerSquare Immersive tuition. --- Scholarship --- In addition to offering this course at an introductory rate, we are providing a limited number of scholarships. Apply here! Note: Educators are given priority to a number of the scholarships FAQ Am I at the right level for this class? This class is designed to be accessible for everyday computer users with a strong interest, but little to no prior experience with programming. Individuals with more experience will find that core concepts are covered in depth to provide plenty of value. For example, you may know some HTML, but do you know how the browser fetches that information from a web server, parses it, creates an in-memory model of the web page, and then renders it in a viewport for a user to see? If you take this class, you'll find out! Although it is not required, we highly recommend that you complete the Codecademy Javascript track. Finishing the HTML/CSS track would be useful, too. Do I need to bring a laptop? What kind? In order to fully participate in the class, you will want to bring your own computer to code with. If you don't have one, however, we will try to pair you with another student who does. For many reasons, an Apple Macbook laptop will make your life a lot easier (it is the industry standard), but those with Windows or Linux machines are still welcome, with the caveat that some installation and command line operations will be at times frustrating. Will this help me get into MakerSquare Immersive? This course covers core JavaScript concepts that all prospective MakerSquare students need to understand in order to succeed during our technical interview. That said, completing the course does not guarantee admission to MakerSquare's full-time immersive program, and some students may find that further practice is necessary to be able to demonstrate sufficient proficiency with JavaScript to pass our technical interview. Who will be teaching the course? MakerPrep is taught by a MakerSquare Fellow, an exceptional graduate of MakerSquare's 13-week immersive program. The instructor builds time during normal course hours for student questions and one-on-one help. Will the course fee count toward tuition to MakerSquare's immersive program? Yes, 100% of your course fee (0) for this part time class will go toward tuition to MakerSquare's full-time immersive coding school. (Note: you will still need to interview and be accepted to MakerSquare in order to apply your course fee toward tuition.) How many students will be in the class? Each class is limited to 20 students. I can't make it this time. When will the next one be? TBD. At this time, classes run on a monthly basis. Are there any options for remote attendance? Unfortunately, no. MakerPrep is a highly interactive class and the structure requires in-person attendance and participation. What is your cancellation policy? If you cancel within three days before the first day of class we can issue you a refund. All other circumstances will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Where do I direct my other questions? Please email atx.events@makersquare.com
at New Capital Factory Space
701 Brazos Suite 1600
Austin, United States
Orignal From: MakerPrep [ATX, Aug 15 - Sept 12]: Learn To Code Part-time (Intro to Web Development & Programming)
Blind Guardian
Blind Guardian
with Grave Digger
With a steady evolution from their early days as a speed metal band to their current, renowned musical blend of glory, drama, and grandiosity, Germany's BLIND GUARDIAN have long since made their mark as the world's definitive power metal band. For many, they need no introduction, as the band possesses a track record and back catalogue of classic staples that perhaps only Iron Maiden can match. Called everything from heavy metal bards to modern day minstrels, BLIND GUARDIAN possess the ability to transport their legions of fans to another time and place with their majestic songwriting, fantastically themed lyrics, and their meticulous, emotion-packed music.Founded under the name Lucifer's Heritage in Krefeld, Germany by vocalist & bassist Hansi Krsch, lead guitarist Andr Olbrich, rhythm guitarist Marcus Dork, and drummer Thomen Stauch, the band released only two demos 1985's Symphonies Of Doom and 1986's Battalions Of Fear - before landing a record deal with Remorse Records. Inspired by the Fates Warning album, Awaken The Guardian, band members decided to change their name to BLIND GUARDIAN and soon acquired new rhythm guitarist Marcus Siepen. Produced by Kalle Trapp (Saxon, Grave Digger), their 1988 debut album, Battalions Of Fear, showed a heavy influence by Iron Maiden and Helloween. On 1989's Follow The Blind (also produced by Trapp), they leaned toward Testament's musical direction, but also experimented with orchestral parts for the first time. More significantly, the album served as their introduction to the Japanese market where they ranked high on the import charts for half a year, poising them for a possible breakthrough with their third release. The band's reputation continued to grow via word-of-mouth, and when Tales From The Twilight World sold 30,000 copies in their home country alone, BLIND GUARDIAN reached the critical juncture in their career they had hoped for. Not only did they feel they had become better musicians and songwriters; they also penned a very distinct sound in the process, and record labels across Europe began courting them. Signing with Virgin Records in 1992, they were one of the very few power metal bands to be signed on a major label.Their Virgin debut, Somewhere Far Beyond, sold over 130,000 copies and after entering the international charts, BLIND GUARDIAN took their first trip to Japan to record their first live album, Tokyo Tales. Playing to two sold-out audiences of over 4,000 enthused fans, the show captured how strong, special, and symbiotic the relationship between artist and audience can be. The summer of 1994 had BLIND GUARDIAN traveling to Sweet Silence Studios in Denmark to work with Flemming Rasmussen (Metallica) on the Imaginations From The Other Side album. After its release, they toured throughout Europe and secured themselves a very special international honor: they became the third-ever heavy metal band (after Metallica and Bon Jovi) to play in Thailand and received a heroes' welcome into the country. At this point in their career, with six albums in their discography and ready to work once again with Flemming Rasmussen, BLIND GUARDIAN opted not to release a standard "Best Of" compilation. Instead, to give their fans something truly special, they assembled The Forgotten Tales in 1996, a collection of a few cover songs ("Surfin' USA," "Barbara Ann," and "Long Tall Sally"), a live version of the fan favorite "The Bard's Song," plus four acoustic versions and one orchestral arrangement of previously released BLIND GUARDIAN songs.Self-professed perfectionists, BLIND GUARDIAN were becoming known for making fans wait a few years for a new album. Honing their creative talents with the production assistance of Rasmussen and drawing major inspiration from J.R.R. Tolkien's book The Silmarillion, 1998's Nightfall In Middle-Earth quickly became regarded as a pinnacle achievement in the band's career. This carefully constructed collection of twenty-two tracks harnessed not only power and speed, but opulent orchestral arrangements, renaissance-styled acoustic sequences, spoken word, and flute & violin passages, all complemented by the jovial stroke of a traveling troubadour's effervescent spirit. In Europe, BLIND GUARDIAN toured more than every before, and performed for the first time in new territories such as Mxico, Brazil, and Argentina. While the band was on the road gathering momentum and adding to their ever-expanding fan base, the demand for BLIND GUARDIAN's music in new markets continued to grow. Thanks to a licensing deal with Century Media, Nightfall became the band's first official release in North America and landed on the Billboard charts. Nightfall went on to sell over 300,000 copies worldwide. Securing a loyal international audience and increasing their album sales over ten times with six studio albums, BLIND GUARDIAN's obviously lively combination of talent, drive, and unified vision helped them earn their laurels of success and granted them a much-revered reputation in the power metal realm that continues to this day.Making good on a promise made in the spring of 1997, vocalist Hansi Krsch flew over to the U.S. in June of 1999 to team up with Iced Earth songwriter & guitarist and long-time friend Jon Schaffer (the two first met while on tour together in Europe) on the Demons & Wizards project. After the self-titled album was released in early 2000 and following a short European summer D&W tour, BLIND GUARDIAN began to resume work on their seventh studio album, A Night At The Opera. With the amount of work ahead of them due to their extensive tracking and the epic nature of the band's musical orchestrations, the album took nearly seventeen months to complete. Teaming up with producer Charlie Bauerfeind (Helloween, Gamma Ray, Angra) at the band's own Twilight Hall Studios in Grefrath-Oedt, Germany, the new material showcased a more aggressive version of Krsch's strongly emotive vocals, and cleaner, down-tuned guitar sounds. While the storytelling aspect of the band and the epic & grandiose studio performances remained intact, noticeably absent were the Tolkien-themed lyrics, but that would prove to be no hindrance to the success that waited them.The band's first-ever North American single, "And Then There Was Silence," (which clocked in at over fourteen minutes, featured fifty vocal tracks, thirty guitar tracks, and took over four months to record) debuted on Billboard's Top 200 Singles chart with no radio airplay. Metal Maniacs hailed BLIND GUARDIAN as "one of the few bands that consistently create 10-plus minute epics that never bore." A Night At The Opera went on to debut at #37 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart, secured the #1 album position in Greece, #5 in Germany, #8 in Spain, and entered the Top 100 charts in Sweden, Italy, Austria, and France. Scoring a 9.5 out of 10 review and called "a pervasive and perennial slice of metal's past, present, and future" by Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles Magazine, it went on to receive universal praise as one of the best albums in its genre. Even Billboard Magazine praised the band's "larger-than-life sound, which incorporates the harmonies and drama of Queen with an aggressive, modern sensibility."The success of the album brought BLIND GUARDIAN over to North America for the first time, launched with an appearance at Atlanta, Georgia's sold-out ProgPower III festival plus additional sold-out shows in major cities. With the avid interest of their fervent, ever-growing fan base to see the band perform in a live setting (laying credence to Metal Edge's claim that the band has "reinvented classic metal for a younger audience"), BLIND GUARDIAN released a 2-CD live album, Live, in 2003 and a double-disc DVD, Imaginations Through The Looking Glass, in 2004. Of note is that the latter was filmed at the first-ever, two-day BLIND GUARDIAN Open Air Festival in Coburg, Germany with the career-spanning set list voted upon entirely by fans before the festival, which ultimately translated into a truly vociferous crowd of over 6,000 on both days.Early 2005 brought along several significant changes for BLIND GUARDIAN. In addition to signing with Nuclear Blast Records, the band - who managed to keep the same line-up for almost two decades - welcomed new drummer Fredrik Ehmke into the fold following the departure of Thomen Stauch. Once again joined by producer Charlie Bauerfeind at Twilight Hall Studios and diving into production for their eighth studio album, the band set out to create another album's worth of grandeur. The invigorating music on A Twist In The Myth satisfies on all counts, as demonstrated by the success of the Fly single, which debuted at very impressive international chart positions: #1 in Japan; #4 in Spain & Hungary; #29 in Sweden; #32 in Germany; #52 in Austria; and #94 in Switzerland.A shining masterwork of their craft, A Twist In The Myth is Germany's powerhouse in all their majesty. An exultant album fueled by lyrics created from Krsch's love of reading and showcasing the band's drive to explore new musical landscapes, BLIND GUARDIAN's conviction to their craft is undeniable. According to Terrorizer Magazine, A Twist In The Myth "showcases versatility, oozes sophistication & robust material, and is flawlessly executed." On "Turn The Page," the vivid imaginations of multi-tracked guitars combine beautifully with the rich harmonies of Krsch's inimitable voice; "Lionheart" drowns in encyclopedic lore and its own soundtrack potential; "Skalds And Shadows," a ballad in the Celtic tradition, also features new drummer Ehmke on the flute; the instantly recognizable vocal armies of a thousand Hansis are prominent on "Otherland," which is based on Tad William's cyberspace fantasy series of the same name; and for "Carry The Blessed Home," drummer Ehmke lends his talent on the bagpipes while lyrically, Krsch re-visits Roland The Gunslinger's character from Stephen King's series, The Dark Tower.Musically, there will always remain new lands to explore, but only those with a solid sense of self and an insatiable curiosity to discover new aspects of themselves can initiate that journey of exploration. Poised for their second-ever headlining North American tour this November 2006 with Leaves Eyes, BLIND GUARDIAN's A Twist In The Myth will surely set the inward light of your innermost emotions free like a magnificent display of lightning accompanied by an echoing chorus of thunder.
at The Orpheum
1915 E 7th Avenue
Tampa, United States
Orignal From: Blind Guardian
with Grave Digger
With a steady evolution from their early days as a speed metal band to their current, renowned musical blend of glory, drama, and grandiosity, Germany's BLIND GUARDIAN have long since made their mark as the world's definitive power metal band. For many, they need no introduction, as the band possesses a track record and back catalogue of classic staples that perhaps only Iron Maiden can match. Called everything from heavy metal bards to modern day minstrels, BLIND GUARDIAN possess the ability to transport their legions of fans to another time and place with their majestic songwriting, fantastically themed lyrics, and their meticulous, emotion-packed music.Founded under the name Lucifer's Heritage in Krefeld, Germany by vocalist & bassist Hansi Krsch, lead guitarist Andr Olbrich, rhythm guitarist Marcus Dork, and drummer Thomen Stauch, the band released only two demos 1985's Symphonies Of Doom and 1986's Battalions Of Fear - before landing a record deal with Remorse Records. Inspired by the Fates Warning album, Awaken The Guardian, band members decided to change their name to BLIND GUARDIAN and soon acquired new rhythm guitarist Marcus Siepen. Produced by Kalle Trapp (Saxon, Grave Digger), their 1988 debut album, Battalions Of Fear, showed a heavy influence by Iron Maiden and Helloween. On 1989's Follow The Blind (also produced by Trapp), they leaned toward Testament's musical direction, but also experimented with orchestral parts for the first time. More significantly, the album served as their introduction to the Japanese market where they ranked high on the import charts for half a year, poising them for a possible breakthrough with their third release. The band's reputation continued to grow via word-of-mouth, and when Tales From The Twilight World sold 30,000 copies in their home country alone, BLIND GUARDIAN reached the critical juncture in their career they had hoped for. Not only did they feel they had become better musicians and songwriters; they also penned a very distinct sound in the process, and record labels across Europe began courting them. Signing with Virgin Records in 1992, they were one of the very few power metal bands to be signed on a major label.Their Virgin debut, Somewhere Far Beyond, sold over 130,000 copies and after entering the international charts, BLIND GUARDIAN took their first trip to Japan to record their first live album, Tokyo Tales. Playing to two sold-out audiences of over 4,000 enthused fans, the show captured how strong, special, and symbiotic the relationship between artist and audience can be. The summer of 1994 had BLIND GUARDIAN traveling to Sweet Silence Studios in Denmark to work with Flemming Rasmussen (Metallica) on the Imaginations From The Other Side album. After its release, they toured throughout Europe and secured themselves a very special international honor: they became the third-ever heavy metal band (after Metallica and Bon Jovi) to play in Thailand and received a heroes' welcome into the country. At this point in their career, with six albums in their discography and ready to work once again with Flemming Rasmussen, BLIND GUARDIAN opted not to release a standard "Best Of" compilation. Instead, to give their fans something truly special, they assembled The Forgotten Tales in 1996, a collection of a few cover songs ("Surfin' USA," "Barbara Ann," and "Long Tall Sally"), a live version of the fan favorite "The Bard's Song," plus four acoustic versions and one orchestral arrangement of previously released BLIND GUARDIAN songs.Self-professed perfectionists, BLIND GUARDIAN were becoming known for making fans wait a few years for a new album. Honing their creative talents with the production assistance of Rasmussen and drawing major inspiration from J.R.R. Tolkien's book The Silmarillion, 1998's Nightfall In Middle-Earth quickly became regarded as a pinnacle achievement in the band's career. This carefully constructed collection of twenty-two tracks harnessed not only power and speed, but opulent orchestral arrangements, renaissance-styled acoustic sequences, spoken word, and flute & violin passages, all complemented by the jovial stroke of a traveling troubadour's effervescent spirit. In Europe, BLIND GUARDIAN toured more than every before, and performed for the first time in new territories such as Mxico, Brazil, and Argentina. While the band was on the road gathering momentum and adding to their ever-expanding fan base, the demand for BLIND GUARDIAN's music in new markets continued to grow. Thanks to a licensing deal with Century Media, Nightfall became the band's first official release in North America and landed on the Billboard charts. Nightfall went on to sell over 300,000 copies worldwide. Securing a loyal international audience and increasing their album sales over ten times with six studio albums, BLIND GUARDIAN's obviously lively combination of talent, drive, and unified vision helped them earn their laurels of success and granted them a much-revered reputation in the power metal realm that continues to this day.Making good on a promise made in the spring of 1997, vocalist Hansi Krsch flew over to the U.S. in June of 1999 to team up with Iced Earth songwriter & guitarist and long-time friend Jon Schaffer (the two first met while on tour together in Europe) on the Demons & Wizards project. After the self-titled album was released in early 2000 and following a short European summer D&W tour, BLIND GUARDIAN began to resume work on their seventh studio album, A Night At The Opera. With the amount of work ahead of them due to their extensive tracking and the epic nature of the band's musical orchestrations, the album took nearly seventeen months to complete. Teaming up with producer Charlie Bauerfeind (Helloween, Gamma Ray, Angra) at the band's own Twilight Hall Studios in Grefrath-Oedt, Germany, the new material showcased a more aggressive version of Krsch's strongly emotive vocals, and cleaner, down-tuned guitar sounds. While the storytelling aspect of the band and the epic & grandiose studio performances remained intact, noticeably absent were the Tolkien-themed lyrics, but that would prove to be no hindrance to the success that waited them.The band's first-ever North American single, "And Then There Was Silence," (which clocked in at over fourteen minutes, featured fifty vocal tracks, thirty guitar tracks, and took over four months to record) debuted on Billboard's Top 200 Singles chart with no radio airplay. Metal Maniacs hailed BLIND GUARDIAN as "one of the few bands that consistently create 10-plus minute epics that never bore." A Night At The Opera went on to debut at #37 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart, secured the #1 album position in Greece, #5 in Germany, #8 in Spain, and entered the Top 100 charts in Sweden, Italy, Austria, and France. Scoring a 9.5 out of 10 review and called "a pervasive and perennial slice of metal's past, present, and future" by Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles Magazine, it went on to receive universal praise as one of the best albums in its genre. Even Billboard Magazine praised the band's "larger-than-life sound, which incorporates the harmonies and drama of Queen with an aggressive, modern sensibility."The success of the album brought BLIND GUARDIAN over to North America for the first time, launched with an appearance at Atlanta, Georgia's sold-out ProgPower III festival plus additional sold-out shows in major cities. With the avid interest of their fervent, ever-growing fan base to see the band perform in a live setting (laying credence to Metal Edge's claim that the band has "reinvented classic metal for a younger audience"), BLIND GUARDIAN released a 2-CD live album, Live, in 2003 and a double-disc DVD, Imaginations Through The Looking Glass, in 2004. Of note is that the latter was filmed at the first-ever, two-day BLIND GUARDIAN Open Air Festival in Coburg, Germany with the career-spanning set list voted upon entirely by fans before the festival, which ultimately translated into a truly vociferous crowd of over 6,000 on both days.Early 2005 brought along several significant changes for BLIND GUARDIAN. In addition to signing with Nuclear Blast Records, the band - who managed to keep the same line-up for almost two decades - welcomed new drummer Fredrik Ehmke into the fold following the departure of Thomen Stauch. Once again joined by producer Charlie Bauerfeind at Twilight Hall Studios and diving into production for their eighth studio album, the band set out to create another album's worth of grandeur. The invigorating music on A Twist In The Myth satisfies on all counts, as demonstrated by the success of the Fly single, which debuted at very impressive international chart positions: #1 in Japan; #4 in Spain & Hungary; #29 in Sweden; #32 in Germany; #52 in Austria; and #94 in Switzerland.A shining masterwork of their craft, A Twist In The Myth is Germany's powerhouse in all their majesty. An exultant album fueled by lyrics created from Krsch's love of reading and showcasing the band's drive to explore new musical landscapes, BLIND GUARDIAN's conviction to their craft is undeniable. According to Terrorizer Magazine, A Twist In The Myth "showcases versatility, oozes sophistication & robust material, and is flawlessly executed." On "Turn The Page," the vivid imaginations of multi-tracked guitars combine beautifully with the rich harmonies of Krsch's inimitable voice; "Lionheart" drowns in encyclopedic lore and its own soundtrack potential; "Skalds And Shadows," a ballad in the Celtic tradition, also features new drummer Ehmke on the flute; the instantly recognizable vocal armies of a thousand Hansis are prominent on "Otherland," which is based on Tad William's cyberspace fantasy series of the same name; and for "Carry The Blessed Home," drummer Ehmke lends his talent on the bagpipes while lyrically, Krsch re-visits Roland The Gunslinger's character from Stephen King's series, The Dark Tower.Musically, there will always remain new lands to explore, but only those with a solid sense of self and an insatiable curiosity to discover new aspects of themselves can initiate that journey of exploration. Poised for their second-ever headlining North American tour this November 2006 with Leaves Eyes, BLIND GUARDIAN's A Twist In The Myth will surely set the inward light of your innermost emotions free like a magnificent display of lightning accompanied by an echoing chorus of thunder.
at The Orpheum
1915 E 7th Avenue
Tampa, United States
Orignal From: Blind Guardian
SweetWater Unplugged
SweetWater Unplugged
Every Monday night, SweetWater Bar and Grill hosts SweetWater Unplugged, an unplugged singer-songwriter open mic. Housing a fully equipped live music venue, SweetWater features the best Rock, Blues, Acoustic, Indie, Funk and Soul musicians the city has to offer. Whether performing or listening, come enjoy a night of live music! Beer, food and hookah specials all night long! No cover. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9pm.
Performers:
Sign up list starts at 8pm, show starts at 9pm
10 min set
Originals encouraged, covers welcome
Live house band/equipment provided if needed
Questions: pmodbllc@gmail.com
at Sweetwater Bar And Grill
2920 Old Norcross Rd
Duluth, United States
Orignal From: SweetWater Unplugged
Every Monday night, SweetWater Bar and Grill hosts SweetWater Unplugged, an unplugged singer-songwriter open mic. Housing a fully equipped live music venue, SweetWater features the best Rock, Blues, Acoustic, Indie, Funk and Soul musicians the city has to offer. Whether performing or listening, come enjoy a night of live music! Beer, food and hookah specials all night long! No cover. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9pm.
Performers:
Sign up list starts at 8pm, show starts at 9pm
10 min set
Originals encouraged, covers welcome
Live house band/equipment provided if needed
Questions: pmodbllc@gmail.com
at Sweetwater Bar And Grill
2920 Old Norcross Rd
Duluth, United States
Orignal From: SweetWater Unplugged
Junior Art and Design Course
Junior Art and Design Course
We are going to explore a wide range of subjects like Fine Art, Yarn craft, Fashion!
This course will allow children to develop a passion for arts and design and also boost their practical skills.
Every two weeks we design a career based theme! Students will play roles in different industries and learn how to manage projects.
Children will be working on projects, group presentation and we will also organise exhibitions in the end of the term.
We are very passionate about art and eager to share our knowledge to the new generation! Explore craft and art as you never did before with our unique course format.
Join the Token family now!
at Token Interior
694 Fulham Road
London, United Kingdom
Orignal From: Junior Art and Design Course
We are going to explore a wide range of subjects like Fine Art, Yarn craft, Fashion!
This course will allow children to develop a passion for arts and design and also boost their practical skills.
Every two weeks we design a career based theme! Students will play roles in different industries and learn how to manage projects.
Children will be working on projects, group presentation and we will also organise exhibitions in the end of the term.
We are very passionate about art and eager to share our knowledge to the new generation! Explore craft and art as you never did before with our unique course format.
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694 Fulham Road
London, United Kingdom
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