TEDxSA Blues & BBQ Bash

About TEDx, x=independently organized eventIn the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)There have been hundreds of TEDx events worldwide; some are organized around a specific theme, such as TEDxOilSpill or TEDMed; some are regional like TEDxSanAntonio.About TEDTED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day conference in California 30 years ago, TED conferences invite the world's leading thinkers and doers to present short talks about Ideas worth Spreading. Talks are made freely available free on YouTube and at TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Philippe Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Sal Khan and Daniel Kahneman.About Fiesta for the MindFiesta for the Mind is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that produces community educational event series including TEDxSanAntonio, TEDxSanAntonio Youth, TEDxSanAntonio Women and TEDxSanAntonio Salons.

TEDxSanAntonio

Join fellow TED fans for a day of grubbin’ and groovin’ at the first ever TEDxSanAntonio Blues & BBQ Salon on Saturday, August 19 at Burleson Yard Beer Garden. It will focus on both the history and future of blues music and barbeque in San Antonio and will include LIVE performances, free BBQ (menus below), and beer from Ranger Creek. 
Here are some answers to our most frequently asked questions:
<H3 CLASS="null">WHAT AM I LEARNIN’?</H3>
We’ve got an incredible group of local blues and BBQ experts on tap. Here's our current lineup (subject to change):
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Daniel Vaughn, Texas Monthly BBQ Editor
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John Cockerell, Blues Musician
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Emilio "Emo” Soliz, Pitmaster, Kings Highway BBQ
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Miss Neesie & the Tin Can Trio, Blues Band
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B.R. Anderson, Owner, B-Daddy's BBQ
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Elijah Zane, Blues Musician
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Jim Beal, Blues Writer and Radio Host
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</UL>
<A HREF="http://tedxsanantonio.com/attend/blues-bbq-bash/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stay tuned</A> for additional speaker and performer announcements and line up changes.
<H3 CLASS="null">WHAT AM I EATIN’?</H3>
<A HREF="http://www.dignowitymeats.com/?utm_source=TEDxSanAntonio+Master+List&utm_campaign=c291e4895a-TEDxSA-BBQ-Upate3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_68d4f0dc7a-c291e4895a-&mc_cid=c291e4895a&mc_eid=[UNIQID]" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dignowity Meats</A> and <A HREF="http://www.kingshwybnq.com/?utm_source=TEDxSanAntonio+Master+List&utm_campaign=c291e4895a-TEDxSA-BBQ-Upate3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_68d4f0dc7a-c291e4895a-&mc_cid=c291e4895a&mc_eid=[UNIQID]" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kings Hwy Brew & Q</A> will provide every attendee with complimentary samples from their menus. More food will be available for sale. Dignowity Meats Included with ticket: Pulled Pork; Cream Cheese Corn Bake (vegetarian) Additional Option for sale: Pulled Pork sliders with slaw, house BBQ sauce, spicy house made pickles on King’s Hawaiian bun King's Hwy Brew n Q Included with ticket: Chopped brisket slider and small serving of coleslaw. Additional Options for sale:
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<LI>Chopped brisket</LI>
<LI>Smoked turkey breast</LI>
<LI>Sausage link</LI>
<LI>Potato salad</LI>
<LI>Coleslaw</LI>
</UL>
 
<H3 CLASS="null">WHAT AM I DRINKIN’?</H3>
<A HREF="https://drinkrangercreek.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></A><A HREF="https://drinkrangercreek.com/?utm_source=TEDxSanAntonio+Master+List&utm_campaign=c291e4895a-TEDxSA-BBQ-Upate3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_68d4f0dc7a-c291e4895a-&mc_cid=c291e4895a&mc_eid=[UNIQID]" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling</A> is supplying each attendee with one FREE cup of brew! If you don’t drink, Burleson Yard Beer Garden has kindly offered to exchange your beer coupon for a Topo Chico on the house! If you want more than one, Burleson will have an array of beverages for sale. 
 
Want to sponsor the event? Get more info and sign up here: <A HREF="http://tedxsanantonio.com/sponsor/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://TEDxSanAntonio.com/sponsor/</A>
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Burleson Yard Beer Garden

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