Experiencing Live from TED 2013

If you’re reading this, most likely you have watched a TEDTalk on your computer— or maybe you have enjoyed being part of the audience for a TED or TEDx event. Recently, we attended the TEDxCharleston webcast of four sessions from TED 2013. While we would not dream of giving up the convenience or gained insights from watching TEDTalks on our computers, sharing the experience with a roomful of others totally changed the often solo experience— in part simply by underscoring the sense of community.

Surprise Me

Surprise!

Defined as “an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing, the word “Surprise” always seems to create a sense of excitement. And were we ever excited to present this to you!

TED has come up with an astonishing database of talks that present the readers with exciting new facts based on time! With out of the box categories such as: Jaw-dropping, Courageous, and Ingenious, you’re sure to get a surprise with each talk.

From the Desk of the Curator, Edith Howle

Watch as curator for TedxMarionSquare, Edith Howle, discusses the May 15th event on local talk show, Lowcountry Live.

Calling ALL Unique Voices: Apply to Speak or Perform at TEDxMarionSquare

By Rachel Hutchisson, TEDxMarionSquare Speaker Chair

As the news about the May 15th event spreads, we’re getting a lot of questions, particularly about who will be speaking. And, you know what? I don’t know who will be up there on the stage, speaking and performing. It could be YOU! Although we certainly could put our heads together and come up with some darn good ideas, we thought it was a much better approach to ask all of you. What I CAN tell you is the kind of speakers and performers we’re looking for to make this event a smashing success. We are looking for: