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Saturday Night Open Mic

The Saturday Night Open Mic slideshow and entertainment extravaganza at the 2011 EcoBuilding Retreat is the most popular, anticipated, and entertaining activity of the entire weekend line-up. Guild member projects are presented 10 x 10 style – Ten Minutes with Ten Slides. Retreat attendees have the opportunity to sign up to present their projects, ideas, and experiences in front of the Big Screen in the Main Hall.

The Saturday Night Open Mic slideshow and entertainment extravaganza at the 2011 EcoBuilding Retreat was the most popular, anticipated, and entertaining activity of the entire weekend line-up (not including the powerful Keynote and inspirational Sessions). Projects and activities by attendees were presented 10 x 10 style – Ten Minutes with Ten Slides (give or take a slide or five). Retreat attendees thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to listen to these great projects, ideas, and experiences.

What was Going On?

Open Mic Night in the Main Hall held at Pilgrim Firs Retreat and Conference Center.

The Main Hall is filled with inspired participants at EcoBuilding 2010 at Pilgrim FirsA presentation stage in front of the Big Screen in the Main Hall offered a great platform for the many member project presentations.  

Plans for the evening included the “building” humor by E-comedians, and more

Muscial entertainment at Saturday Nite Open MicParty Buffet, prepared and arranged by Terry Phelan, provides snacks throughout the evening. Wine, beer, and other refreshments donated by sponsors, including beer and wine provided by Sandra Fugate, Bruce Millard, and Robert Burns.

Alternative space for communication, networking and catching up with friends and associates during the Saturday Night Open Mic was held in the Fireside and the Northeast Rooms adjacent to the Main Hall.

Who Presented?

CLICK HERE to see who chose to present at the 2011 EcoBuilding Retreat!

Robert Burns of Envision Homes was host for this fast-paced edutainment event with his usual wit and words of wisdom.

Robert Burns at sea, piloting Emerging Professionals to the shores of sustainability
Robert Burns at sea, piloting Emerging Professionals to the shores of sustainability

Next year, it could be you! Be sure to register for the 2012 Retreat and bring your photos so you can be a part of this great tradtion. 

Photos at the EcoBuilding 2011 Saturday Night

Check out the photos of Saturday Night festivities, people talking, and all around fun times.

Who presented last year at the 2010 EcoBuilding Symposium and Retreat?

Attendees of the 2010 Retreat experienced the Saturday Night Presentations in front of the Big Screen in the Main Hall for the first time ever! Called the 2010 Saturday Night at the Movies, the Big Screen really made a SPLASH!

Click here to see a list of the Presenters of that inaugural night in the Main Hall.

Check out these other activities happening at the Retreat:
Friday Night Social
Book Signing with Alex Wilson and others
Silent Auction
Enjoy Pilgrim Firs: The Refreshing Nature of Nature

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