I had a fun opportunity to visit the Hyatt Regency this afternoon for a conference on Artificial Intelligence. The host organization was the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI). I sat in on a talk by Moshe Vardi from Rice University who spoke on the topic, “If Machines are Capable of Almost Any Work Humans can Do, What will Humans Do?” Thought provoking…
At sunset, it was time to work off my overconsumption of meat pies, and go for a long walk along the Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail. The section I walked had sights like a golf course, Walnut Creek, flooded trail sections, bridge underpasses, graffiti, winter trees, bamboo, dried brush, and plenty of bikers, hikers and dogs. It was a pleasant walk, and I will have to explore this trail further when I have the opportunity.
The highlight of the day was Boomerang’s and their food truck full of meat pies. I had a couple of Southwest Chicken pies to support their cause. I should have entered the Pie Eating Contest to get a free one on the sly. ð
The Austin Rugby Club set up a celebration for Australia Day this afternoon at their club house. It was a beautiful sunny day to celebrate. I wandered around their three pitches and took some photos, of course.
Tonight was Aurelio Voltaire’s Birthday Party at Elysium in Austin. The first part of the show was the Psycho Circus. They were talented and fun, but I wish I had gotten more photos to give you a better feel for their very interesting show.
I attended the Opening Reception of Between Borderlands by artist Sara Frantz this evening. The event was held at the Women & Their Work Art Gallery in Austin. I believe the exhibit is there until the middle of March, so check it out if you get the opportunity.
The Greetings from Austin Postcard mural can be found on the northwest corner of South 1st Street and Annie Street. It is an iconic Austin mural. If you promise to take some crazy photos and post them on your blog, I will share this secret link with you. All of the best murals in Austin! Have fun!
While on South 1st, I had breakfast at Polvos Mexican Restaurant. This is an awesome spot to enjoy interior Mexican food and drinks. They have a corner area for cooking up fresh tortillas and a nice salsa bar. My breakfast of choice today was the Trash Can Plate – “two scrambled eggs mixed with Bacon, Ham, Potatoes, Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Spinach, Sausage, Mushrooms, Chipotle, Machacado, and Chorizo. Served with Beans and Potatoes.” Totally yummy! ð
Secret Oktober is a cool shop on South 1st Street. I stopped by to pick up a ticket for an event tonight. The store features “Goth, Steampunk, Industrial, Punk, Alternative & â80âēs”. It is the place to be for dresses with skulls and other groovy stuff.
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