It’s a new season and our 17th anniversary! We're featuring the All Media art show. We invite artists to submit their artwork, any medium, and any topic. A rich variety of art is selected for display and for sale in the main gallery. And three solo shows are on display:
Estamos en Mexico: A retrospective in Black and White by Tod Ramey
Muse: Abstract Paintings by Glenda M. Creamer
Horizons by Susan Crook.
Visit Tuesdays - Sundays 12 - 6 pm through October 17th, 2020. Admission is free and open to the public.
See you at the gallery!
This event will take place at the Church Health Center - 1350 Concourse Ave Ste 142, Memphis, TN 38104. The shifts will be 10am to 1pm and 1pm to 4pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Volunteers will assist with the screening process for Covid19. This is an opportunity for students to volunteer and earn underserved hours. If you have any questions, email twisdom@uthsc.edu or mwrigh71@uthsc.edu. ***DISCLAIMER: DO NOT SIGN-UP FOR AN EVENT IF YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE IN CLASS! BEING LATE TO CLASS OR MISSING CLASS DUE TO A SERVICE EVENT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND WILL NOT BE EXCUSED. Supervisor 10am-1pm - $0.00 Volunteer 10am-1pm - $0.00
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Will Call window opens 60 minutes prior to showtime. Will Call is located at the Box Office on the Plaza Level. All tickets ordered 10 days prior to the event will be left at Will Call. Picture identification is required.
General Information for Oakland Arena: Please call 510-569-2121 Monday through Friday 12:00pm to 5:00pm Oakland Arena Premium Seating Sales Department: VIP & Concert Club /Group Ticket Sales 510-383-4581 premiumseating@coliseum.com www.coliseum.com
Arena Box Office hours: M - F - 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday - Closed Sunday - Closed Hours subject to change. Box Office is open later on event days.
Accessible seating is available. Any accessible seating questions please call 510-383-4982. Any customer needing a hearing impaired translator will need to contact the Arena no later than 10 days prior to the show
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Tickets can be collected from the SEC Centre box office on the day of the event from the advertised doors opening time. Please take the credit card used to make the booking and your Ticketmaster reference number
Box Office: 0844 395 4000 Calls will cost 7 ppm plus your network access charge.
Monday - Friday: 9am to 5.30pm Saturday: 9am to 5pm Sunday: closed* *Please note these are the standard opening times of the main SEC Box Office. Out with standard opening hours, the venue box office will be open in line with any events taking place.
Accessible tickets are available to book online, but for larger or more complex groups, please call our dedicated accessible booking line on 0800 952 0110. For more information on accessible service visit the venue website, call the above number or email info@sec.co.uk SEC are committed to making a visit to the Scottish Event Campus an enjoyable experience for everyone. The venue is easily accessible for visitors with mobility difficulties and accessibility needs and currently holds a Gold Award from Attitude is Everything. The main doors in the SEC Armadillo have been widened to provide easier access for wheelchairs. The upper levels are accessible by lift. Entry to The Armadillo via the main doors are wide for accessible users There is an induction loop system on level 0 of the venue for visitors with hearing impairments.
This intensive accredited 5-day course is ideal for software testing professionals who are looking to take a more senior role. With plenty of practical exercises to reinforce a solid theoretical basis, it will help you to build on the knowledge and skills of Foundation Level and develop advanced skills to manage a test team and successfully deliver a software testing project.
This five-day course follows the ISTQB® Advanced Level Test Manager syllabus (which can be downloaded free of charge from the ISTQB® website).
Contents of days:
1st day
- Testing Process (Test Planning, Monitoring and Control; Test Analysis & Design; Test Implementation & Execution; Evaluating Exit Criteria & Reporting, and Test Closure Activities)
- Test Management in Context (Understanding Testing Stakeholders; Lifecycle Activities and Work Products; Alignment of Test Activities with Other Lifecycle Activities; Managing Non-Functional Testing; Managing Experience-Based Testing)
2nd day
- Risk-Based Testing and Other Approaches (Risk-Based Testing Techniques; Other Techniques for Test Selection; Test Prioritization and Effort Allocation in the Test Process)
- Test Documentation and Other Work Products (Test Policy; Test Strategy; Master Test Plan; Level Test Plan; Project Risk Management)
- Test Estimation
3rd day
- Defining and Using Test Metrics
- Business Value of Testing
- Distributed, Outsourced and Insourced Testing
- Managing the Application of Industry Standards
- Management of Reviews and Audits
4th day
- Defect Management (the Defect Lifecycle and the Software Development Lifecycle; Defect Report Information; Assessing Process Capability with Defect Reporting Information; revision period)
- Improving the Testing Process (the general Test Improvement Process; Improving the Testing Process with TMMi; Improving the Testing Process with TPI Next; Improving the Testing Process with CTP; Improving the Testing Process with STEP)
- Test Tools and Automation (Tool Selection; Tool Lifecycle; Tool Metrics)
5th day
- People Skills - Team Composition (Individual Skills; Test Team Dynamics; Fitting Testing Within an Organisation; Motivation; Communication)
All courses start at 9:00 and finish at 18:00, except for the last day which will finish at around 16:00. There will be a 1-hour lunch break, and short breaks for refreshment at regular intervals.
Course Description:
Events do not just happen, they take time to plan, develop, and create. This workshop is designed to give your participants the tools needed to host a great event. They will touch on planning and administrative techniques that will give them the confidence to run an engaging event that will leave a positive and lasting impression an each attendee.
With our Event Planning workshop your participants will explore ways to work with vendors, security, technicians, and wait staff. They will touch on different event types such as awards ceremonies, charity events, and business conferences. By utilizing the correct skill set your participants will be provided the details to pull off a successful event.
Course Outline:
Module One: Types of Events
● Awards
● Charity
● Conferences and Seminar
● Holiday
● Case Study
● Module One: Review Questions
Module Two: Brainstorming
● Determine the Event”s Purpose
● Determine a Theme
● Write Down & Review Ideas
● Determine a Date
● Case Study
● Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Types of Entertainment
● Game
● Activities
● Speakers
● Performers
● Case Study
● Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Support Staff
● Security
● Valet
● Wait Staff
● Clean up Crew
● Case Study
● Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Technical Staff
● Visual Technician (lighting)
● Media Technician (website, Facebook, etc.)
● Audio Technician (Sound)
● Specialized Electrical Equipment Technician (for performers)
● Case Study
● Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Vendors
● Food
● Equipment
● Decorations and Furnishing
● Photography/ Video
● Case Study
● Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Finalize the Plan
● Venue
● Registration
● Entertainment
● Cuisine and Decor
● Case Study
● Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Administrative Tasks
● Create a Budget
● Branding and Marketing
● Insurance and Permits
● Contracts (for event staff, entertainment, rentals, and vendors)
● Case Study
● Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Get Organized
● Form a Team
● Timeline
● Checklists
● Backup Plans
● Case Study
● Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Post Event Activities
● Survey
● Share Media (photos and video)
● Send Thank you Notes
● Start planning the Next Event!
● Case Study
● Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Wrapping Up
● Words From The Wise
● Review Of The Parking Lot
● Lessons Learned
● Recommended Reading
● Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations
Course Features:
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand:
● Types of Events
● Brainstorming
● Types of Entertainment
● Support Staff
● Technical Staff
● Vendors
● Finalize the Plan
● Administrative Tasks
● Get Organized
● Post Event Activities
● Wrapping Up
Certification
Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates
Who Can Attend?
Anybody who is interested in learning Event Planning Skills
Kids have lots of creative and active fun in the Garden with our professional, enthusiastic educators!
This all-day school holiday program is full of fun and adventures in the Garden. Kids spend the day exploring the garden and connecting with nature! We have a different theme each day - come for one or all!
Thursday 3rd October 2019- SPRING HAS SPRUNG
There is something magical about Spring! Let’s get creative with colour – we’ll make a gorgeous spring-inspired mandala, a dream catcher using loose plant parts and play in the fairy meadow as we look for pollinators! Plus, we’ll make iced lemon myrtle tea and plant in our Cryptogam house along with lots of other fun outdoor activities.
Friday 4th October 2019- AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS
Today will be spent exploring the garden looking for animals and going on the Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail. We’ll meet an Aboriginal Education officer and learn about animal tracks and dreaming stories. Plus we’ll design and print a calico bag inspired by the Koala Sculptures throughout the Garden, make clay sculptures and do animal yoga. It’s going to be a fun day!
Tuesday 8th October 2019- BUGS & BEASTIES
It’s our all-time favourite program and its back again! We’ll look for bugs and beasties as we explore the garden by dip netting in the pond, hunting for minibeasts in the Education Garden and meet a garden expert. We’ll also get messy creating with clay, plant seeds in the Cryptogam house, play outdoor games and so much more!
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Who: Kids 6 - 12 yearsTime: 9am – 3.30pm (Standard Day) OR 8am - 5.30pm (Long Day)Dates: Various dates, every school holidays.Meeting Point: The Moore Room, see map belowMembers Pricing: $76.50 per child (Standard Day), $103.50 (Long Day)Non-Members Pricing: $85 per child (Standard Day), $115 per child (Long Day)Bookings: Essential online, limited places available
Booking siblings? Receive 10% off by selecting the group discount tickets.
Price includes afternoon tea and craft materials.
"Abi and Samuel had the most wonderful time at Garden Grubs! So much so that they ended up going for 3 days in a row! They loved exploring the gardens and making art. The staff who ran each day we're all amazing!
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