The next Ignite Boulder is Wednesday, November 30. FALL BALL!
We brought a photo booth to Ignite Boulder 17 because we thought it would be a fun idea. It totally was, and now the photos are available for you to download and share - Ignite Boulder 17 Fall Ball Photo Booth Pics.
Ignite Boulder 17 is Wednesday, November 30 at the Boulder Theater! Here is everything you need to know:
Fall Ball? What should I wear?
We’re calling it optional black tie. Last year over half of the audience came dressed to the nines. The other half jealously eyed the dazzling result. Either way, we promise you won’t feel out of place.
Are tickets on sale?
SOLD OUT! Very sorry.
Do I really need to print out my ticket?
No. Just bring an ID! (Eventbrite automatically puts that language on each ticket – ignore it.)
I suddenly can’t make it. How can I transfer my ticket to a friend of mine?
No sweat. Have them check in under your name.
Will there be food?
Nope. But there are lots of restaurants downtown that would love to stuff your face with outlandish treats.
What time do things really get started?
Doors open at 6pm. The show starts at 7pm. Try to be on time. We’re usually done at 9pm or so.
Your events always sell out, but I’ll probably wait until the last minute to buy a ticket and be out of luck. You’ll let me in, right?
No chance. Buy a ticket.
Jerks! Can I at least stream the event from home?
Yep. We’ll be streaming at http://igniteboulder.com/live.
I’m not 21 years old. Can I come?
No. This event is 21+.
Is there a band?
Not this time. We recommend using intermission as a chance to meet folks, drink drinks, get your photo taken and openly threaten Ef.
I’d love to come, but I’m hearing impaired.
Come sit right in the front…we’ll have ASL interpreters live on stage!
What’s the hashtag?
Please use #igniteboulder. Use the tag to meet folks who are also at the event and to tell the world how marvelous Boulder is.
Am I allowed to heckle?
We’ve discovered that most people aren’t very good at heckling. We’re certain you’re a much better listener than you are a heckler. 
Is there an afterparty?
Yep! Head to The Pinyon after 9pm. It’s at 17th & Pearl St.
I want more information!
Email Ef Rodriguez. He’s highly responsive: pugofwar [at] gmail [dotcom].
And thanks for all your help in selecting such a fine crop of speakers for our Fall Ball:
We’re bringing Ignite Boulder back to the Boulder Theater on Wednesday, November 30th for our Fall Ball. That means if you want to dress up all fancy, please do. Not required, obviously – this is still Boulder. But we did it last December and had a great time.
Submissions open NOW! If you’ve always wanted to speak at Ignite Boulder, you’ll get your chance. Best of luck.
Tickets will go on sale after speakers are announced – probably November 1st. $10, as usual.
Questions? Rattle Ef’s cage – pugofwar [at] gmail [dotcom].
Sometimes when you share a special night with someone, you want to relive it almost immediately – the sights, the sounds, the sweet smell of nervous nerds. And now you can!
Each of the speakers from Ignite Boulder Sweet 16 are ready to enthrall you again via the YouTubez. The full playlist is here.
Thank you again for spending your evening with us. We’ll be back before you know it (and we’ll sell out even faster, so be sure to buy your tickets swiftly).
Thank you to everyone for celebrating our Sweet 16 with us. It was a packed house, full of energy + enthusiasm + a baby or two. All are welcome.
A huge shout-out to our sponsors (all of whom are listed on the right side of the page) for supporting us and making our event stronger with each outing.
A similarly huge shout-out to our volunteers for helping first-time Igniters feel at home.
Lastly, thank you to our speakers. Five minutes goes by very fast, but you made every moment count on that stage. Well played.
We’ll announce the date of the next Ignite Boulder soon. We’re aiming for December. Videos of the talks will be available on YouTube in the coming weeks.
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Ignite Boulder 16 is Thursday, September 1 at the Boulder Theater! Here is everything you need to know:
Are there any tickets left?
NO! All gone.
I suddenly can’t make it. How can I transfer my ticket to a friend of mine?
No sweat. Have them check in under your name.
Will there be food?
Nope. But there are lots of restaurants downtown that would love to stuff your face with cage-free Fritos.
What time do things really get started?
Doors open at 6pm. The show starts at 7pm. Try to be on time. We’re usually done at 9pm or so.
I didn’t buy a ticket, but I’m a big deal on the Internet. You’ll let me in, right?
You disgust me. No. Buy a ticket.
You’ll regret this. Can I at least stream the event from home?
Yep. We’ll be streaming at http://igniteboulder.com/live.
I’m not 21 years old. Can I come?
No. This event is 21+.
Do I need to bring a paper ticket?
No. Just bring an ID.
Is there a band?
Not this time. The Boulder Theater will play some lovely tunes while you meet some of your neighbors.
I’d love to come, but I’m hearing impaired
Come sit right in the front…we’ll have ASL interpreters live on stage!
What’s the hashtag?
Please use #igniteboulder. Use the tag to meet folks who are also at the event and to tell the world how marvelous Boulder is.
Am I allowed to heckle?
We’ve discovered that most people aren’t very good at heckling. Why don’t you listen instead?
Is there an afterparty?
Yep! At Centro and Tahona. Both places will be offering Ignite-tastic drink specials (including the special “Igniter Fluid” at Centro for only $5). Join us at either spot for a night of giggles.
I want more information!
Email Ef Rodriguez. He’s highly responsive: pugofwar [at] gmail [dotcom].
All the tickets are gone! Oh noes!
If you didn’t buy a ticket (but you want to attend the event), ask around on Twitter. We may release 1 or 2 tickets this week due to refunds and that sort of thing, but your best bet is asking around.
Thanks for supporting geeky creativity in Boulder County!
We’ve pulled together a dangerously spicy lineup for our Sweet 16:
Charles Jones - For Such a Smart Species, Why Do We Do Such Stupid Things?
Ceci Ervin - How to Never Let a Hitch in Your Giddy Up Stand Between You and a Good Time
Stephanie Lee – Failure of Modern American Architecture: Public Bathrooms
Mark Jordan – Hero to Zero: Five Proven Steps for Sabotaging Your Career
Kevin Hotaling – Why is It So Damn Hard to Talk to Each Other? [About Politics]
Lauren Spacek – Nothing Will Prepare You for the Apocalypse of 2012 like a Homemade Cannon and a Bonnet
Anthony Eden – Everything You Need to Know About DNS in 5 Minutes
Jason B. Hill – What is Mathematics, Seriously?
Matt Pantoja – Asking Girls Out and Making Movies: Things I’ve learned in Film School
Prakash Murthy – Everything you need to know about Cricket
Ali Schulz – Plus less than 3: the algorithm of an amazing life
Kim McCleskey - The History of Birth Control: From Crocodile Dung to the Holy Grail – A Pill for Men
See something you like? For only $10, you can join in the merriment – http://bit.ly/ig16tix.
We’ve got 28 great presentation ideas for Ignite 16.
Want to help decide which ones make it to the stage? Vote here.
(Voting closes at noon on Monday the 8th).
Ignite Boulder is a 100% volunteer-run event. We're able to do some scarily fun things with the help of our great sponsors:
