Thursday, September 24th, 7:30pm
in person at Barrel O’Fun and live streaming on Twitch

Join us to learn all about Pythagorean sound and cartoon fury – and nothing about Faulkner!

 

“The Music of the Spheres” by Justin Sherburn

Pythagorus imagined the Earth resting at the center of a series of transparent crystalline spheres that produced a harmonious hum heard throughout the solar system. Explore this theory and its influence through the ages. Meet Johannes Kepler and other fun characters along the way!

Justin Sherburn is a composer, producer, and musical director based in Austin, Texas. He performs with the groups Montopolis and Highway Lights and operates Rocket Cinema, an audiovisual event company.

 

“Optimus is Dead, Long Live Optimus: How Children’s Film and TV Skulked Through Violence” by Connor MgGee

Violent acts in children’s media has always been a tough balancing act between fulfilling story pathos and avoiding parental outrage. Where were the boundaries, how were they pushed, how much was too much, and why were nunchucks so controversial?

Connor McGee holds a Masters in Public Administration from Cornell University and has spent his career as a researcher and analyst. He’s written on topics such as ticket sales in ACL’s first two-weekend festival and the inside story of ridesharing’s regulatory battles.

Like the title says, this talk will include discussion of violence.

 

Nerd Nite happens at


the bar inside the
Alamo Drafthouse Mueller

  • Shows are (usually) the last Thursday of every month at 7:30pm.
  • The Barrel opens at 4pm, and the show is free, so arrive early to get a good seat.
  • There will be an intermission between the speakers, giving guests time to enjoy the venue’s full bar, including beers on tap, and a great food menu.
  • There’s parking in the garage behind the Alamo Mueller along McBee Street, and Barrel O’ Fun will validate parking for up to 4 hours. Look for the QR code at the ticket desk.
  • The Barrel O’ Fun website has menus, map and more.