Nerd Nite #115 happens on May 14 and it’s a mid-May mélange of something for every Nerd:
Space Nerds: Sarah Lamm, PHd candidate at KU Department of Geology will talk about their time as an “Analog Astronaut at the Mars Desert Research Station.”
History Nerds: May is the anniversary of Anne Boleyn’s execution, so local educator and history buff, Jeanne Averill will be discussing all things Anne.
Film Nerds: What’s so great about going to the movies? Marlo Angell, organizer of the Free State Fest (coming up in June!), will be exploring “The Art of Movie-Going” taking us back to the early days of magic lanterns, the silent cinema experience, movie palaces, 3D and smell-o-vision and through today’s trend of theatre experiences trying to replicate our living rooms!
Grab a drink, socialize and get your Nerd on! Thrilling raffle prizes! Engaging Presentations! All this and more for just $1 (which includes your raffle ticket)!
Doors open at 7:30 and talks start at 8pm! It will be an eclectic evening of engaging presentations and we can’t wait to see you! Be there, and be square!
Macelli’s is located at 1031 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044
And don’t forget we are currently recruiting folks to do 3 minute presentations for our annual “Summer Shorts” on July 10! Do you know a little about something big? Do you know a lot about something small? Summer Shorts is the place for you! Hit us up with questions or to get added to the line-up!
Ukrainian Eggs, Master Gardening and more! Grab a drink, socialize and get your Nerd on! Thrilling raffle prizes! Engaging Presentations! All this and more for just $1 (which includes your raffle ticket)!Doors open at 7:30 and talks start at 8pm! It will be an eclectic evening of engaging presentations and we can’t wait to see you! Be there, and be square!
Macelli’s is located at 1031 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS, United States, Kansas 66044
With no snow in the forecast, we are ecstatic to finally return for Nerd Nite #113! Join us Wednesday, March 12 for an enchanting evening of nerdery focused on the near and the far! Our first Nerd Nite of 2025 brings you an exploration of life found downtown, on campus and in the stars!
Our presentations: “Mass Street: the Heart of Our Town” by Dr. Bob Dinsdale “Looking for Life in the Outer Solar System” by Claire Marshall “Marsh Madness” by Curtis Marsh
Grab a drink, socialize and get your Nerd on! Thrilling raffle prizes! Engaging Presentations! All this and more for just $1 (which includes your raffle ticket)! Doors open at 7:30 and talks start at 8pm! It will be an eclectic evening of engaging presentations and we can’t wait to see you! Be there, and be square! Macelli’s is located at 1031 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Our spectacular presenters:
Claire Marshall, associate professor of geology, is a solid-state Raman spectroscopist, and astrobiologist. She has been involved in Raman spectroscopy of crystalline solids, and the application of Raman spectroscopy in astrobiology and planetary science research since 2002. Her interests are in Raman spectroscopy, astrobiology, and exploring the potential of Raman spectroscopy as a life detection technique, and design, fabrication, and development of spectroscopic instrumentation for life detection.
Dr. Bob Dinsdale grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska and went to undergrad at Baylor University, then on to medical school and ENT residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. My wife and I and our three girls moved here in 1990 to join the Lawrence ENT practice and we have been here ever since. I have now retired and started Lawrencehistorytours.com. I have a decades-long passion for history, especially the stories of the people and events that have shaped our town. I use techniques learned in my training as a physician to find facts and see things in new ways. I hope these stories then enlighten and entertain as people gain a new appreciation of what has gone before them.
In his fourth decade of service to the University of Kansas, Curtis Marsh has developed an obsessive love for his school. As an undergrad, he led one of the first organized camping groups for KU basketball games and a nationally prominent student entrepreneurship club. In his early career at KU, he helped develop a technology business incubator which has become KU Innovation Park. He also co-founded the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute before serving as director of KU Info for 15 years. He was the first and only director of the DeBruce Center, the shrine for the original rules of basketball. He was director of development at KU Endowment for 6 years, and now teaches full-time for The Institute for Leadership Studies. The common thread through all these activities is his love for KU and his desire to share that love with the entire Jayhawk Nation.
Hi Nerds! Out of an appropriate-abundance of weather related caution, we are postponing our February Nerd Nite event at Maceli’s. Be safe, be warm, and see you on March 12!
Join us for the last Nerd Nite of the year! Nerd Nite #112 is upon us and we are bringing you a cornucopia of presenters and presentations! On November 13 we will be in Maceli’s exciting new Lounge in downtown Lawrence!
Grab a drink, socialize and get your Nerd on! Thrilling raffle prizes! Engaging Presentations! All this and more for just $1 (which includes your raffle ticket)!Doors open at 7:30 and talks start at 8pm! It will be an eclectic evening of engaging presentations and we can’t wait to see you! Be there, and be square!
Our presentations for November: Bill Wachspress, Curator of Baker Wetlands Observatory, discusses how and why a certain star sucks. Darin White talks about Wood Species Identification & how to process for sculpture and carving Jacob Kleepsie shares with us The Art and History of Aquarium Design
Macelli’s is located at 1031 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Jo Young will be presenting “Silent Hill 2 and the Art of Remakes”, Margo Moore will be presenting “Morbid Mythbusting”, and Rachel McCarthy James will be presenting “A Cultural History of the Axe in the Shining”!
Grab a drink, socialize and get your Nerd on! Thrilling raffle prizes! Engaging Presentations! All this and more for just $1 (which includes your raffle ticket)! Doors open at 7:30 and talks start at 8pm! It will be an eclectic evening of engaging presentations and we can’t wait to see you! Be there, and be square!
October’s event will be held at Arterra Event Gallery, 2161 Quail Creek Dr, Lawrence, KS 66047
Nerd Nite #110 is upon us and it is going to be memorable! September 11, we will be in Maceli’s exciting new Lounge in downtown Lawrence and the theme is “The Persnicketiness of Memory.” Featuring Dr. Marciana Vequist as she explores the question “Is our memory really persistent?” Will Averill will be representing memory as found in self-photography amid his photo project: “I Have So Many Friends: The History & Art of the Selfie.” And Ceri Goulter will show how memory and narrative connect in “Danny Tanner’s Demigod Destiny”: From Full House to full-fledged dungeon master; one woman shares the history of Dungeons & Dragons and how it has changed her life and the landscape of storytelling.
Grab a drink, socialize and get your Nerd on! Thrilling raffle prizes! Engaging Presentations! All this and more for just $1 (which includes your raffle ticket)!Doors open at 7:30 and talks start at 8pm! It will be an eclectic evening of engaging presentations and we can’t wait to see you! Be there, and be square! Macelli’s is located at 1031 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Nerd Nite #109 is here and this time we’re Nerding about food! It’s a last minute post but a very exciting event! We hope to see you there!
We’ll be at Maceli’s in their fancy new lounge at Maceli’s! Doors open at 7:30 and talks start at 8pm! It will be an eclectic evening of engaging presentations and we can’t wait to see you! Be there, and be square!
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Doors at 7:30, talks at 8pm
Macelli’s is located at 1031 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Grab a drink, socialize and get your Nerd on! Thrilling raffle prizes! Engaging Presentations! All this and more for just $1 (which includes your raffle ticket)!
Get ready for an evening of geeky fun at Nerd Nite Summer Shorts! We’re packing the night with quick, informative talks on all sorts of fascinating topics. From science and history to pop culture and hobbies, there’s something for every Nerd.
Grab a drink, socialize and get your Nerd on! Thrilling raffle prizes! Engaging Presentations! All this and more for just $1 (which includes your raffle ticket)! Doors open at 7:30 and talks start at 8pm! It will be an eclectic evening of engaging presentations and we can’t wait to see you! Be there, and be square!
And this is your chance to check out Maceli’s hot, new remodel! They are located at 1031 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Here’s what you can expect: Fast-paced presentations: Our speakers will have just a few minutes to share their passion and knowledge. Variety of topics: We’ll cover a wide range of subjects, so you’re sure to learn something new. Fun and engaging atmosphere: It’s a night for nerds to Nerd out together!
Join us for an evening of: -Learning new things! -Meeting fellow nerds! -Making connections! -Having a good laugh! Doors open at 7:30 pm, talks start at 8 pm. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Mark your calendar and get ready for a summer Nite of Nerdy fun! Be There and Be Square!
