Photo of the Week: Beethoven Symphony No. 7 by the University Symphony Orchestra

Seated on state, members of the University Symphony Orchestra perform Beethoven Symphony No. 7. Conductor Kennith Kiesler stands in front of the orchestra on stage.

I was thrilled to learn the University of Michigan University Symphony Orchestra was performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 this week at Hill Auditorium, the orchestra’s first public performance for the 2021-22 year.

Symphony No. 7 is one of my favorite pieces, I can never decide which movement I like best.

I studied the symphony in college and still remember how much I enjoyed it the first time I heard it. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Beethoven Symphony No. 7 by the University Symphony Orchestra

How to Watch State of the Word 2020

Matt Mullenweg at podium in dark conference room, WordPress banner behind him.

In a typical year, the annual WordCamp US conference includes the State of the Word keynote address by WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg.

State of the Word is when Mullenweg:

  • Highlights WordPress accomplishments over the past year
  • Discusses what WordPress users can expect in the future
  • Answers questions from WordPress users

As we all can agree: 2020 is not a typical year.

There is no 2020 WordCamp US conference.

However, I was glad to learn Mullenweg will give the State of the Word keynote in a livestream event on December 17, 2020.

(Side note: I enjoyed watching State of the Word in person at the WordCamp US 2015 and 2016 conferences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) Continue reading How to Watch State of the Word 2020

WordCamp Denver 2020 on June 26-27, 2020

WordCamp Denver 2020

Want to improve your WordPress knowledge or have questions about your WordPress site?

Join me this week for WordCamp Denver 2020, a virtual WordPress conference on Friday, June 26, 2020 and Saturday, June 27, 2020.

The two day online event offers a wealth of WordPress information for the beginner user, blogger, digital communicator, designer, and developer.

All available to you from the comfort of your couch or favorite chair. Continue reading WordCamp Denver 2020 on June 26-27, 2020