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From the folks at Giant Steps 2011

Dear Creative Minds and Brave Souls,

We are excited to officially open registration for Giant Steps 2011, a day-long interactive event for creative entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial creatives forging their own paths.

Giant Steps will inspire you, connect you with like-minded souls, and introduce you to valuable resources. Giant steps is where people in the know will exchange ideas and stories with people on the verge of their creative and entrepreneurial paths. Giant Steps is about creating a community and finding new ways of working. And Giant Steps believes a great day of connections and creativity is best finished with an amazing evening concert!

In the follow-up survey to last years Giant Steps, 83 % of the people rated their experience at Giant Steps 2010 an 8 out of 10 or higher, and 21 % rated it a 10 out of 10. Were looking forward to building on that success and making this years event even betterwith more stories, more connections, and more conversations about what works and what doesnt in building a life based on doing what you love.

Weve got new digs, too. This years event (daytime and evening) will be held at the world-famous Guthrie Theater. Were excited to be surrounded by the combination of creative history, forward-thinking architecture, and the power of the mighty Mississippi.

You will want to be a part of Giant Steps if you are looking to advance your thinking, meet other creative thinkers and potential collaborators, and enhance your skills to move your work forward. Learn More!

When: Friday, October 7^th, 2011

Where: The Dowling Theater at the Guthrie, 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Plenaries and Workshops: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Happy Hour on the Endless Bridge: 5:30-7:30 pm

Evening Concert: 7:30-10:00 pm (in the Dowling Theater, with a cash bar)

Cost: $95 if you register before Sept 23^rd (lunch, headshots, evening concert are included) Register Now!

Were bringing together inspiring Giants in many fields: creative entrepreneurs in design, artist activists and educators, technology software entrepreneurs who double as music promoters, chefs, photographers, musicians, consultants, and more. Theyll share their stories of how they got started, whats worked and what hasnt, and where they see ideas and possibilities for the future. This years event will feature a mix of new and returning speakersincluding acclaimed photographer Wing Young Huie, Blu Dot COO Maurice Blanks, musician/actress/activist Maria Isa, playwright and performance artist May Lee-Yang, and many more.

There will also be workshops and panels to help you acquire the practical information and contacts you need add great value to your workfrom information about alternative funding models , to discussions on more effective ways to promote and market your work, to legal and tax-related solutions. Become a part of this talented and forward-thinking community of Giants. Register now!

To keep up-to-date on the list of speakers and other details about Giant Steps, be sure to like the Giant Steps Facebook page or follow Giant Steps on twitter. Please help us to spread the word by sharing this information freely with your friends, colleagues, and any other Giants you may know.

We look forward to seeing you on October 7^th!

Peace,

Susan Campion, Founder of Camponovo Consulting

Kwame Tsikata (M.anifest), Artist

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Links on this web site are provided as a public service, they are intended, but not promised or guaranteed, to be correct, complete, and up-to-date. Additionally, links from this site should not be viewed as an endorsement or referral to the linked entity.

When: Sat, March 5, 1pm 3pm

Where: SPNN 375 Jackson Street, Suite 250 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101

Description: What is a copyright and how does it affect you as a video producer? Kenneth Kunkle of Kunkle Law Office will go over common questions creative people may have concerning copyright issues. Kenneth is a Minnesota lawyer and a graduate of Hamline University School of Law. Kenneth has been providing legal services to the Twin Cities business community, and focuses on issues affecting the technology, graphic and fine arts, and entertainment (music, film, and publishing) industries.

Cost: $25 for current members, $40 for non-members, $15 fimited income.

Call (651) 224-5153 for more information.

Is it a phone? An ebook reader? A video game controller? A credit card reader? An entertainment system? A medical device? A GPS navigator? A camera? A remote control? An email/social networking communication device? A news reader? Todays hand-held devices are ALL of these and more. As hand-held devices such as smart phones and tablet computers serve more and more functions in our lives, they also collect more and more information about us. The separate laws and regulations that evolved in a world in which communication, entertainment and technology were fairly distinct areas will be increasingly stressed as devices cross these boundaries in new ways. Our expert panel will explore the current and future business opportunities and legal implications of these cutting-edge technologies. Join us for this joint session of MSBA sections, sponsored by the Computer Technology Law Section, the Communications Law Section, and the Arts Entertainment Law Section.

Panel:
- Jamie Nafziger (Moderator), Dorsey Whitney, LLP
- Kenneth Kunkle (Panelist), Kunkle Law, P.L.C.
- Dan Rosenberg (Panelist), Briggs Morgan, P.A.
- Melissa Krasnow (Panelist), Dorsey Whitney, LLP
- Jane Kirtley (Panelist), University of Minnesota School of Journalism Mass Communication
1 hour of Standard CLE credit applied for

Details:

Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
11:45 am 12:15 pm Lunch will be served
12:15 pm 1:15 pm CLE Program
Location: Dorsey Whitney, LLP
50 South Sixth Street, Suite 1500 Minneapolis, MN 55402[Directions/Map]

Cost:

Section Members: Free
MSBA Members(But Not Art Entertainment Law, Communications Law or Computer Technology Law Section Members): $15.00
Law Students: Free
Non-MSBA Members: $20.00

Teleconferencing/webcasting is available. Please indicate this option when you register or contact Kim Basting at kbasting@mnbar.org

Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be processed for cancellation requests received in writing on or before noon on the registration deadline. Requests should be directed to the event contact person listed at the bottom of this notice. Cancellation requests received after this time are not eligible for refunds. You may send a colleague in your place if you are unable to join us and the registration deadline has passed. Requests for an exception to this policy should be directed to Elyse Farnsworth, Section Services Director, by e-mail or at (612) 278-6336