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April’s global CreativeMornings theme SPICY will be discussed by Eric Silverstein, the founder of The Peached Tortilla, on Friday the 26th.
Our musical guest with be Uncle Roy & Spice.
Join us for free Cuvée Coffee & breakfast tacos.
We’ll be meeting at Blu Dot Austin.
Register to get your free ticket on our site.
Spice up your feed with this month’s hashtag: #CMspicy #CMATX
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Our theme for April is SPICY. It was chosen by our Tucson chapter and illustrated by Sophie McTear.
Oh yeah, that’s hot!
When you’re cooking, spices add flavor, depth, and complexity to an otherwise plain culinary dish. Spicy foods interact with receptors in our mouth and can trigger sensations of heat and even pain. Can you handle it? Being open to trying new and bold tastes is a good lesson for bringing daring and originality into all of our creative endeavors. As they say, “variety is the spice of life.”
Spicy can also be exciting and suggestive. A spicy comment or joke is provocative or controversial. Such “spicy takes” often challenge conventional beliefs and ignite strong, passionate reactions from people.
So, how can you make your work and approach to life spicier? Let’s bring the heat!
Add some spice to your feed with this month's hashtag #CMspicy.
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March’s global CreativeMornings theme PERSPECTIVE will be discussed by Knoxy Knox on Friday the 22nd.
Join us for free Cuvée Coffee & breakfast tacos.
We’ll be meeting at Indeed Tower.
All thanks to our partner JustWorks.
Register to get your free ticket on our site.
Shift your perspective with this month’s hashtag: #CMperspective
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Our partner Justworks has invited our community (that's you!) to join them at their SXSW events.
Spots for their Sunday Funday party on March 10th are limited, so please RSVP on their site. Enjoy old school arcade games, food, cold drinks, and The Spazmatics, Austin's favorite local 80s band. Join us at 3Ten on 3/10!
And say hello at the Creative Industries Expo booth 726 – and get your coupon for a free coffee at Revolucion Coffee + Juice…
…Stop by March 6-19 at Revolución Coffee + Juice at 207 San Jacinto Blvd Ste. 200 to relax.
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Our theme for March is PERSPECTIVE. It was chosen by our Fargo chapter and illustrated by Fred Gaye Wremeo.
Every creative act is an attempt to share a unique perspective on some slice of the world. What you see — and how you see it — shapes your beliefs. So, what’s your point of view? And how are you putting it into your work? What was the last piece of music, writing, illustration, or film that opened a new window on the world for you?
One of the most impactful artistic innovations was linear perspective; widely credited to Fillipo Brunelleschi in the early 15th century. This breakthrough enabled artists to create the illusion of three-dimensional space on a flat canvas, paving the way for the ornate art and architecture of the Renaissance. Today, it feels like we are at another precipice with AI generated images and video. We don’t know how this rapidly emerging artistic tech will shape our perspectives. The machine is already capable of evoking real emotions. But only we can understand those feelings.
Because seeing someone else’s point of view is uniquely human. Considering another perspective fosters empathy. And we all desperately need more empathy. Remember, looking at a problem from multiple angles generates more possible solutions. So, change your perspective and you can change your world.
Shift your perspective with this month’s hashtag: #CMperspective
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February’s global CreativeMornings theme NATIVE will be discussed by Michael Walker on Friday the 23rd.
Our musical guest with be Daniel Fears.
Join us for free Cuvée Coffee & breakfast tacos.
We’ll be meeting at Accenture’s office on Congress Ave.
All thanks to our partner JustWorks.
Register to get your free ticket on our site.
Discover other cultures and perspectives with this month’s hashtag: #CMnative
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Our theme for February is NATIVE. It was chosen by our Honolulu chapter and illustrated by Jack Soren.
Where you are from shapes who you are. Where you call home influences your worldview. Understanding the traditions of your ancestors can help answer the question, “where do I belong?” Your connections to a place and the past should rightfully be a source of great pride.
The unique customs, art, and languages of native cultures make the tapestry of human civilization more vibrant. Yet many indigenous communities have faced marginalization, land dispossession, and cultural erasure. How much have we lost and what can be preserved?
By respecting and celebrating the traditions and achievements of native people everywhere, we can discover a deeper sense of connection and unity. What does our history have to teach us? What can we learn from each other?
Discover other cultures and perspectives with this month’s hashtag: #CMnative
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January’s global CreativeMornings theme RISE will be discussed by Lindsey Ducroz on Friday the 26th.
Our musical guest with be Angel White.
Join us for free Cuvée Coffee & breakfast tacos.
We’ll be meeting at Austin Beerworks Sprinkle Valley. (Their new taproom on Springdale Road.)
All thanks to our partner JustWorks.
Register to get your free ticket on our site.
Make your spirits rise with this month’s hashtags: #CMrise & #CMATX.
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Our theme for January is RISE. It was chosen by our Tampa Bay chapter and illustrated by Miss Crit.
The sun must set before it can rise. So, remember, every setback can be overcome. Each new challenge compels us to tap into our reservoirs of hope and determination. To live a fulfilling life, we must not wallow. We must rise.
The phoenix rising from the ashes is such a juicy metaphor. The mystical bird’s fiery demise symbolizes the destruction of old expectations — and how it’s always been done. Every creative act is a transformation. Each new project is a rebirth.
We rise from everything that came before. That’s why “rise up!” is a rally cry for the oppressed. But we should all be shouting, because our personal and collective empowerment are intricately linked. The rise of different voices creates a richer and more vibrant society. The goal is not reaching the top, it’s lifting each other up.
Together, we rise higher.
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Our global theme for December is PAIN. It was chosen by our Lviv chapter and illustrated by Marta Koshulinska.
Ouch! That hurts. Pain is a warning. And a lesson. It teaches us what we should avoid. And just how much we can bear.
There’s the pleasures of sadomasochism. The anguish of emotional trauma or physical abuse. The seemingly endless barrage of vitriol in the comments. The grief of losing a loved one. The immense destruction and psychological toll caused by so many geopolitical conflicts happening around the world.
Our Lviv chapter in Ukraine knows the pain of war. As they wrote when they chose this month’s theme, “Our collective pain is now close to unbearable. They say what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. We hope whoever said that is right.”
Muscles grow stronger after exercise tears the tiny fibers of muscle cells and the body repairs those damaged fibers. We know that physical wounds can heal with time and proper care. But we often ignore the fact that emotional pain can too.
If you need a little relief from whatever pain you’re carrying, talk to someone, make something, or help someone else in need.
Pain can point the way to growth.
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December’s global CreativeMornings theme PAIN will be discussed by Bella J. Rockman on Friday the 8th.
Our musical guest with be Kelsi Creek.
Join us for Cuvée Coffee & breakfast tacos.
We’ll be meeting at Fallout Theater.
All thanks to our partners MPB and MakeATX.
Register to get your free ticket on our site.
Find a little relief with this month’s hashtags: #CMpain & #CMATX
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This Giving Tuesday (Nov 28th), we're donating to Keep Austin Fed in honor of #CMATX organizer Ann Blocker’s father, Larry who recently passed. We hope you'll join us.
Amplify Austin makes it easy to give.
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Want a new headshot?
Our partner MPB is offering a portrait session at our next event on Nov 17th.
Spots are limited, so sign up at this form.
MPB transforms the way that people buy, sell, and trade in photo and video gear.
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November’s global CreativeMornings theme RHYTHM will be discussed by DJ Mel on Friday the 17th.
Our musical guest with be Henry Invisible.
Join us for Cuvée Coffee & breakfast tacos.
We’ll be meeting at Harry Ransom Center.
All thanks to our partners Idea Peddler and MPB.
Register to get your free ticket on our site.
Make your social feed more upbeat with this month’s hashtags: #CMrhythm & #CMATX
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Our global theme for November is RHYTHM. It was chosen by our Basel chapter and illustrated by Patrizia Stalder.
What rhythms set your pace? A celestial rhythm is pulsing all around us. The earth spins. The sun rises and sets. The moon pulls and releases the tides twice every day. The seasons loop each year. Natural, constant patterns of back-and-forth. But we also live amidst the unnatural rhythms of flickering fluorescent lights, pinging notifications, and vehicles idling at traffic signals. Rhythm can light you up or burn you out.
Rhythm is the heartbeat of creativity. It provides the structure we crave; a framework for ideas to take shape. By recognizing patterns and breaking them, we can find our unique voice.
Rhythm serves as a catalyst for the power of a dancer’s movement. The pacing of a poet's sentences. The cadence of an actor’s voice. The timing of a comedian’s punchline. The strokes of a painter’s brush. The meter of a musician’s notes. All that creativity just keeps going and flowing. Rat-a-tat-tat. Tap into your own rhythm and follow wherever it takes you.
How do you keep your own beat? Listen to your breath. Listen to your heart.
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What does CreativeMornings/Austin mean to you? Help us celebrate 10 years by participating in a special project.
We're working on a unique way to document the power of this community by interviewing the people who make it so amazing. That's you!
So, tell us a story about someone you met over coffee. Recount a memory of your favorite talk. Or share how coming to our events makes you feel.
Danielle Goldfarb from TheUntethered.Life is conducting the interviews over zoom. You can schedule a time to talk to her here.
Audio from all of the interviews will be edited together into a unique piece.
CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW SLOT TO BE PART OF THIS PROJECT.
The last time we tried anything like this was our 2nd birthday!
And it turned out pretty cool.
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