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SUMMARY:VES Texas Section DFW Spring Happy Hour!
DESCRIPTION:VES Texas Section DFW Spring Happy Hour!\n \nSpring has sprung in Texas! The weather is warmer\, the blue bonnets are out in force\, so it’s time to get together with our VES colleagues to catch up and see what everyone is up to! We’ll be gathering at The RUSTIC in Uptown\, just off the 75 Central Expressway. We’ll provide the grub! If the weather is nice\, we’ll meet outside! \nThe RUSTIC\n3656 Howell Street\nDallas\, TX  75204\nApril 11th\, 1:00 p.m. \nWe’ll also be saying goodbye to OG section and Board of Managers member Alan Chan. Let’s all get together to send him off in Texas style! \nPlease RSVP so we can get a headcount for food. \n👇🏻
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-texas-section-dfw-spring-happy-hour/
LOCATION:The RUSTIC\, 3656 Howell Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour
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SUMMARY:VES Texas Section Awards Show Watch Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join the VES Texas Section and Corgan for a Watch Party of the 24th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards Show!\nJoin us at 9:00 p.m. CT on February 25th at Corgan.\nParking will be available at 401 N. Houston St. entrance next to the big yellow gate. Any questions\, please email ludovickmichaud@gmail.com.\nLet’s support our fellow VES members as they go for the gold!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-texas-section-awards-show-watch-party-copy/
LOCATION:Corgan\, 401 N. Houston St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party
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SUMMARY:VES Texas Section Holiday Party!
DESCRIPTION:The VES Texas Section requests the honor of your presence at the first ever “VES Texas Section Holiday Party!”\nThat’s right\, it’s party time! And to kick things off right\, we will be holding our first holiday get together at 5&2 Studios in Midlothian\, Texas\, and tour the filming sets of “The Chosen”.\n???? To make this a party to remember\, we need your help. Main course and refreshments will be provided. We ask everyone attending to bring either one pot luck side dish ????\, salad ????\, or dessert ????. Here is your chance to show off your cooking or baking culinary skills! \n???? We also ask every member to bring one wrapped present for the White Elephant gift exchange. This can be something new\, lightly used but in good working condition\, or made. Let’s make it fun! If a new gift\, please keep the maximum cost as close to $25.00 as possible. ???? \nWho can come?\nVES Texas members and a plus one guest. (Sorry\, due to safety and the nature of the venue\, we can’t risk children running around.) \nWhen is it?\nSaturday\, December 6th.\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nPlease RSVP below before November 10th so we can have an accurate headcount!\n???? Let’s get together as a section and make merry together! ???? \nWe couldn’t do this without the gracious efforts of Chris Juen\, Will Nicholson and the rest of the production\, cast\, and crew of “The Chosen”. We also owe a huge thanks and debt of gratitude for the hospitality of James Stamatis\, Jodi Quint\, and the rest of the staff at 5&2 Studios.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-texas-section-holiday-party/
LOCATION:5&2 Studios\, 8291 Baucum Road\, Midlothian\, TX\, 76065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T123000
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SUMMARY:DELAYED: How to Bring Your Comic to Life Webinar
DESCRIPTION:DELAYED \nOur apologies\, but due to technical difficulties\, our planned webinar will be delayed until a future date TBD\, but very soon. Please stay tuned for further announcements. Our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience. \nVES-Texas Presents: Live from Comic-Con – Independent Storytelling in Focus \nCan’t make it to San Diego Comic-Con? We’re bringing the experience straight to you! \nJoin VES-Texas board members Mark Nazal (Emmy Award-winning VFX Supervisor & Executive) and Alan Chan (Veteran VFX Artist & Filmmaker) live from the convention floor\, along with panelists Sina San\, Earl Baylon and Susy Botello\, as they share real-time insights on bringing independent stories to life. \nFrom launching original IP to blending visual effects with bold\, personal storytelling\, this special VES-Texas session offers a front-row seat to the conversations happening at the world’s biggest pop culture event. \nThe event will feature a live Q&A moderated by Lorran Garrison (School Psychologist & Creator\, Little Brainstorm) and VES-Texas Chair Colin Campbell. \nDate: July 27\, 2025 \nTime: 10:30 AM Pacific / 12:30 PM Central Time \nWhere: On Zoom – Streaming live from SDCC!  \nZoom Link:  https://bit.ly/vestexas-sdcc2025 \n(Please click on the LIVESTREAM link button to join. Zoom link will be active the day of the event.) \nDon’t miss this exclusive opportunity to connect with fellow VFX artists and storytellers—right from Comic-Con!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/how-to-bring-your-comic-to-life-webinar/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T180000
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CREATED:20250611T193237Z
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SUMMARY:AUSTIN Summer Happy Hour!
DESCRIPTION:Hey everyone! It’s that time again! Time to get together in the Austin area for a Happy Hour! ???? Before the summer temps really set in\, let’s get together to catch up\, share stories\, meet new members and even celebrate the passing of the new Texas film incentives!\nSo\, come on out Saturday afternoon June 21st at 4:00 p.m. at the Urban Roof Top in Round Rock. Members\, your first cold one is on us! \nSaturday\, June 21st at 4:00 p.m.\nUrban Roof Top\n411 W. Main Street\nRound Rock\, TX  78664
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/austin-summer-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Urban Roof Top\, 411 W. Main Street\, Round Rock\, 78664\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour
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SUMMARY:DFW Summer Happy Hour!
DESCRIPTION:Hey everyone! It’s that time again! Time to get together in DFW for a Happy Hour! ???? Before the summer temps really set in\, let’s get together to catch up\, share stories\, meet new members and even celebrate the passing of the new Texas film incentives!\nSo\, come on out Saturday afternoon June 14th at 1:00 p.m. at the Yard House in Addison (North Dallas). Members\, your first cold one is on us! \nSaturday\, June 14th at 1:00 p.m.\nYard House\n5100 Beltline Rd.\nDallas\, TX  75254
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/dfw-spring-recruiting-happy-hour-copy/
LOCATION:Yard House\, 5100 Beltline Rd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T000000
DTSTAMP:20260414T160836
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SUMMARY:VES Texas Section Awards Show Watch Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join the VES Texas Section and Corgan for a Watch Party of the 23rd Annual Visual Effects Society Awards Show!\nJoin us at 7:00 p.m. CT on February 11th at Corgan. We’ll head out for dinner then return for the show beginning at 9:30 p.m.\nParking will be available at 409 N. Houston St. entrance next to the big yellow gate. Any questions\, please email ludovickmichaud@gmail.com.\nLet’s support our fellow VES members as they go for the gold!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-texas-section-awards-show-watch-party/
LOCATION:Corgan\, 401 N. Houston St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T160836
CREATED:20250127T212406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T224151Z
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SUMMARY:DFW Spring Recruiting Happy Hour!
DESCRIPTION:Spring is not far off and that means the March 15th Spring Recruiting Cycle deadline is approaching! Let’s get together at the DFW Spring Recruiting Happy Hour to catch up with each other and meet prospective members. Bringing a prospective candidate is not required for admission but it is strongly encouraged! So\, reach out to your qualified friends and colleagues and bring them along so they can learn more about the benefits of being a member of the best section of the Visual Effects Society! \nSaturday\, February 8th at 1:00 p.m.\nYard House\n5100 Beltline Rd.\nDallas\, TX  75254
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/dfw-spring-recruiting-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Yard House\, 5100 Beltline Rd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T150000
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SUMMARY:VES Texas Section Austin Fall Recruiting Happy Hour!!!
DESCRIPTION:It’s VES Fall Recruitment Time! \nThe Texas Section will be holding TWO recruitment happy hours in Austin and Dallas. \nThe Austin happy hour will be at the Oddwood Brewing\, 3108 Manor Rd.\, Austin\, TX 78723 on August 4th\, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/visual-effects-society-fall-recruiting-meet-up-austin-tickets-946559824917
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-texas-section-austin-fall-recruiting-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Oddwood Brewing\, 3108 Manor Rd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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