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(Community Matters) Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris –  to live in 1920’s Paris, among Gertrude Stein, Hemingway, F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald, Picasso, Matisse, Dali, Man Ray, Cole Porter and T.S. Elliot. Dining at Les Deux Magots with Ernest or with Pablo at La Rotonde – and an even earlier era evening at Maxims with Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Gauguin and Degas.

The movie isn’t set in an earlier Paris, it’s about a contemporary engaged couple (Owen Wilson & Rachel McAdams) on holidays with her parents (she and they a European stereotype of an American bore) and who happen to run into “friends” from home – even worse than bores, pretentious, pendantic pseudo intellectuals. At midnight, Owen stumbles into a not-quite unbelievable way of transporting to his idea of the golden age, 1920s Paris.

The movie opens with scenes of Paris’ familiar sites, corners and strolls, easily taking you back to your last visit.  On the heels of last month’s visit and  in the middle of The Paris Wife: A Novel, gotta say, not sure there’s a better movie – Loved It!

and . . . we all loved Austin’s new Violet Crown Cinema located in the AMLI midrise on 2nd Street, a block west of City Hall. Parking?  It’s not an issue – free valet. Steven, Brent, Hilary and I joined Emily Keeton. Dinner & drinks in the lobby before hand (pizzas, Mediterranean dishes & cake balls); you can carry your dinner and/or drinks into the theater. Claire & Carl Stuart and Karen Bernstein, w/ a friend from Marfa, there for the movie too. I’ll go back to see it again.

Owen Wilson was surprisingly good in his role, and Kathy Bates could have been Gertrude Stein.

After the movie, drinks and treats at Congress Bar, then a stroll up Congress Ave where the Republic of Texas Biker Rally was in full swing – even a stage and bands at 6th and Congress. While not a stop at Le Dome, a walk along the Siene, nor strolling the narrow streets of Montmartre. . .  still . . . uniquely Austin, and surprisingly analogous.

Fun thesis on cafe scene and art

(Community Matters) Paul Krugman’s Rule by Rentiers

I can’t help but be a populist. And, since I believe a thriving middle class ensures domestic prosperity, I don’t consider populist positions anti-capitalist or anti-elite. I am becoming less and less persuaded by global arguments while we’re watching declines in the welfare of America’s middle class

(Community Matters) Tommie Meredith was awarded as a great supporter of entrepreneurs, E&Y managing partner Mike Blue correctly noting that Tom is as well known for his philanthropic contributions as his business successes. (in photo to right: Sarah Meredith, Pedro Andrade (son-in-law), Abby Meredith and Tom).

First year for a youth entrepreneur award: Daniel Henderson, a senior from St Michael’s Academy (HS) won in recognition of his enterprise, In the Flash. He received a $1k prize.

Social entrepreneur of the year: Lisa Fielder, founder and ED of College Forward. The Silverton Foundation (Pam Ryan & Bill Wood) launched this E&Y award 6 years ago and their foundation provides a $100,000 grant to the nonprofit of the awardee.

Entrepreneurs of the Year: Hossein Hagigholam (Mamacita’s Restaurant & Cantinas) of Kerville, Christophe Lavigne (LDR Spine), Gabriel Krajicek & Don Shafer (BancVue) and Hemi Thaker (Anue Systems).

Terrific evening – especially spent time with the Abby, Sarah, Pedro, Kim Hughes, Ross Cockrell, Mike Turner, Mark McClain, Kevin Cunningham and a few other friends.

(Community Matters) I’m looking forward to tonight’s EOY awards at the Hilton. I’m joining our friends from Austin Ventures as their guest. It’s been fun serving as a social entrepreneur judge this year as well as on the EOY advisory board.

This year’s finalists: Hemi Thaker (Anue Systems, Inc), Gabriel Krajicek (BancVue), Don Shafer (BancVue), Glenn Garland (CLEAResult), Allen Lassiter Gilmer (Drilling Info Inc), Christopher Lavigne (LDR Spine), Hossein Hagigholam (Mamacita’s Restaurant & Cantinc Inc), Phil Miner (Miner Holding Company), Mark McLain & Kevin Cunningham (SailPoint). Social finalists: Lisa Fielder (College Forward), Frank Fernandez (Green Doors), Joyce McDonald (Frameworks Comm Develop) & Suzanne Santos (Sustainable Food Center). The winner of the social entrepreneur award receives a $100,000 grant for their nonprofit – thanks to the Silverton Foundation. Also, we’re presenting an honorary award to one of our dearest friends tonight; I think it’s a secret until announced.

(Community Matters) An hour out on the board is a good workout. I’m loving my trainer, Cody Butler. He’s come to know me well. On Tuesday, I showed up pissed off about some business, so he changed up our workout and we boxed – he kept his distance since I was enjoying letting off my steam a bit too much.

We paddled just beyond and back from the Seaholm Power Plant intake building on Townlake and Lady Bird Johnson park. They were hanging the trapese for Blue Lapis Lights’ performances next week

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(Community Matters) gotta love Alamo Drafthouse, Tim & Karrie League

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(Community Matters) proud of you guys

On Thursday, June 2, Beth Nobles and Texas Mountain Trail celebrated the launch of the Far West Texas Wildlife Trail at Davis Mountains State Park, and honored two “Hospitality Heros” in a ceremony at the Davis Mountain State Park. Barrett Durst and the staff of Big Bend Ranch State Park were recognized for their care of park visitors during record cold temperatures this winter – and Marfa Public Radio staff and volunteers at 93.5 FM were recognized “for their life-saving coverage of recent wildfires.”

(Community Matters) yikes, Rep Weiner who represents parts of Brooklyn and Queens admits he wasn’t hacked and he did send several inappropriate photos to women.

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(Community Matters) We should probably pay attention to this gentleman – NYTimes article

(Community Matters) Exactly what the doctor ordered.

Regret that we’ve missed the Huggins’ family reunion in northeast Oklahoma, and very glad we’ve enjoyed 3 days at home, mostly r&r, cooking and hanging.

Quiet dinner in last night with Jill & Stephen. Simple garden fresh herb pasta, a nice salad with grilled artichoke and lots of stories – Steven even performed his People’s Community Clinic piece for us.