Nerd Nite Austin #172: Relics

Thursday, July 31th, 7:30pm at Barrel O’ Fun and on Twitch

This month we have three exceptionally experienced speakers talking about ancient relics. It will be a very interesting and entertaining Nite!

 

“Galileo’s Middle Finger: The Heretic’s Relic” By Susan Mack

Galileo’s middle finger is preserved as a relic in Florence’s Galileo Science Museum, despite Galileo being buried as a heretic. This talk delves into the context of relics, Galileo’s heresy trial, and the changing views that led his finger to be kept as relic.

Susan Mack is a writer, storyteller and producer with a passion for delving into the unexpected. She coproduces the local fundraiser: Stories on the Lawn, and the upcoming Craft? Fail! story slam.

 

“The Spear of Destiny” by L.B. Deyo

It’s worthless – ten dollars from a vendor in the street. But I take it, I bury it in the sand for a thousand years, it becomes priceless… like the spear. Men will kill for it.

Multi-hyphenate L.B. Deyo is a multi-time Nerd Nite speaker. His new play “Apprehension” premiers October 9th at Hyde Park Theatre.

 

“The Skull Mask of Tezcatlipoca” by Kevin Garcia

Would You Wear a Trickster God? The Mosaic Mask of Tezcatlipoca sits in British Museum, but it holds a hallowed history — it’s made from the skull of a believer. Learn the secrets of the Aztec trickster god who may also be the most powerful god of Tenochtitlan!

Born and raised in South Texas, Kevin Garcia is a novelist, certified educator, freelance journalist, professional comic book historian and experienced speaker whose work has appeared in the Associated Press and Marvel Comics. He gives a variety of workshops and moderates panels at conventions, and teaches high school literature, journalism and graphic design. His work can be found at www.KevinGarcia.com or www.Monomythic.com.
Note, this talk may include some violent content in a historical context.

 

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. The show is free, so arrive early to get a good seat.
  • There will be an intermission between the speakers.
  • They have a full bar including beers on tap and a great food menu.
  • There’s parking in the garage behind the Alamo Mueller along McBee street. 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.