The amazing Keenevention on Nov 1st-3rd, 2013 in Keene, NH

[Keith and stuff]

Join liberty-loving activists November 1st-3rd, 2013 in Keene for the first annual Keenevention! With all New Hampshire-based speakers and panelists, the conference is activism-focused. Learn more about the event, get tickets (just $35 if you get them early!) and hotel info at http://keenevention.info/

Also, you can like the Keenevention Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Keenevention - Ian Freeman is announcing new speakers and panel discussions on the FB page and the website so be sure to follow one or the other.

RSVP on the Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/129510300555385/

The location is the Best Western PLUS Sovereign Hotel
401 Winchester St, Keene, New Hampshire

On location is a poker and black jack room, an Irish pub, a nice hotel and a large event room. Near-by any many stores, restaurants parks and more.

It is still early so most of the speakers are not yet announced.

 

[muzzled dogg]

how is this different from keenefest?

 

[Keith and stuff]

how is this different from keenefest?

1st, there isn't a Keene Fest anymore (or hasn't been lately). There have been various Free Keene Festivals or something similar over the years, usually right after Pumpkin Festival or in the Spring. Those were outdoor events that lasted 1/2 a day. When it rained or was cold, they were unfun events.

This is a 3 day conference in a conference center at the Sovereign Hotel. There will be events around town, for example, 2-3 hikes of the area will be lead by locals (like how there is a group hike every day during Porcfest). There will be a variety of speakers and panels. The speakers will all live in New Hampshire or perhaps a couple might live in MA or VT. It is closer to Liberty Forum than Free Keene Fest. The point isn't to network the people of NH in Keene. The point is to showcase NH in the Fall. To encourage people to visit NH to see what the Fall and Keene area are like.

Imagine a smaller, less expensive Liberty Forum that happens in the Fall in Keene, NH.

It is kinda like how Grafton's Burning Porcupine and the Bardo Farm Festival are smaller, less expensive alternatives to Porcfest. IMO, it's important now that we are 2-3 years away from triggering the move to have more of these regional events designed to attracted out of state folks and give them info about the area and the state. The great thing is that none of these events happen at the exact same time so people visiting NH from out of state have more options to see and learn more about the various areas of NH. You should call into Free Talk Live some night and ask Ian Freeman about it. It's his idea so he can better explain it.

 

[FTL_Ian]

Keith, thanks for posting this. I hope people can make it out to the premiere fall event.

However, I'm not sure if "amazing" is the right adjective to describe the event, given that it has never happened before, so we don't know what adjectives to use to describe it yet, besides "inaugural" or "first-annual" and such.

 

[Keith and stuff]

Recent developments concerning Keenvention!

The earlybird discount of $35 for the whole weekend has been extended to August 1st. You can get your tickets here: http://keenevention.info/tickets

It is now possible to buy your tickets to Keenevention 2013 with Bitcoin! http://keenevention.info/tickets/

Secession Panel to be Presented by Darryl W. Perry
With the recent formation of the Foundation for New Hampshire Independence the openly secessionist NH Liberty Party, and the regional Spirit of Arcadia, discussing secession is a conversation that is going to be had more frequently across the Shire in coming years. How can we advance that conversation and the idea of NH declaring independence?

Some other panels:

Bitcoin Panel:Join a panel of Bitcoin experts to discuss the technology and how bitcoin is helping business and liberty activism. Presented by the host of Let’s Talk Bitcoin, Stephanie Murphy. Panelists to be announced.

Housing Panel: Presented by State Representative, Free State Project early mover, and the Porcupine Real Estate agent Mark Warden. Panelists to be announced.

Legislative Panel: Presented by former State Representative, and Free Keene blogger Seth Cohn. Panelists to be announced.

LGBT Panel: Presented by host of Flaming Freedom Dale Everett. Panelists to be announced.

Media Panel: We have radio shows, tv shows, YouTube videos, and even newsprint! Early mover and prolific independent newsman and videographer Dave Ridley of RidleyReport.com will be hosting this panel of media producers. What are the challenges and successes? How can you get involved? What is coming next?

Pre-Staters Panel: Liberty lovers go back in NH for much longer than the Free State Project. Meet some of them at this panel presented by creator of FreeConcord.org and blogger at Free Keene, Garret Ean. Panelists to be announced.

Old-School Movers Panel: Presented by Shire TV anchor and cohost of Free Talk Live, Jonny Ray. Panelists to be announced.

Technology Panel: How technology is helping the NH liberty movement advance and how it can help you be more free.

Presented by the host of Sovryn Tech, Brian Sovryn. Panelists to include Steve Zemanek, Jay Freevile, and Bill Domenico.

 

[Keith and stuff]

Almost everything is announced now and this event is looking awesome. Keenevention tries to be different from other liberty conferences and conventions because it's by activists that do more than just write, study or blog. It by activists that actual do physical activism such as testifying at a state house, literature distribution, civil dis, robin hooding, free market activities or something else, these folks are all up in liberty activism.

Calendar of events: http://keenevention.info/schedule/ Click on the link if you want to see the details for each event.

Friday, November 1
9:00am
Legislative Panel
10:30am
Robin Hooding (doing actual Robin Hooding)
10:30am
Ladies in Media Panel
12:00pm
Lunch Break
1:30pm
Robin Hooding (doing actual Robin Hooding)
1:30pm
Porcupreneurs Panel
3:00pm
Civil Disobedience Panel
4:30pm
Keynote Speaker: Carla Gericke
5:30pm
Dinner Break
7:00pm
Copblocking (doing actual Cop Watching / Cop Blocking)

Saturday, November 2
9:00am
LGBT Panel
10:30am
Secession Panel
12:00pm
Lunch Break
1:30pm
News Media Panel
3:00pm
Direct Action Panel
4:30pm
Keynote Speaker: JJ Schlessinger
5:20pm
Hike to Sunset Rock
5:30pm
Dinner Break
9:00pm
Karaoke & Galactic Bowling

Sunday, November 3
9:00am
Old School NH Panel
10:30am
Peace Roundtable
12:00pm
Lunch Break
1:30pm
Tech Panel
2:30pm
Bitcoin Panel
3:30pm
Closing Speaker: Bryan Tann
4:00pm
Rich Paul Sign Wave
5:30pm
Keene Bitcoin Network Meetup
6:00pm
Social Sundays

 

[muzzled dogg]

Keith can I get a free room

 

[Keith and stuff]

Keith can I get a free room

If you are looking to share a room at the hotel, post that on the Facebook event. https://www.facebook.com/events/129510300555385/

If you have a sleeping bag and want to sleep for free on the floor of a cold room, I might know someone that can help you.

 

[James_]

i would go if there were going to be some hikes. I love hiking in the fall. Do you know anything about hiking?

 

[Keith and stuff]

Keene is like 20 minutes away from the most hiked mountain in the Western Hemisphere. Keene is also in an ancient lake bed and surrounded by hills. There is a 30+ mile rail trail on the eastern side of Keene and 20+ mile rail trail on the western side of Keene. Small mountains are all over the place. There are miles of trails in the main cemetery, alone. West Hill actually connects to another trail that connects to VT. And the largest state park in NH (and it doesn't even charge fees for hiking because the other parks cover that) is 2 towns south of Keene. It's 13,668 acres and you can hike all of it.

While in Keene, you can: Go Hiking!
By Ian Freeman on October 28, 2013
http://keenevention.info/2013/10/28/while-in-keene-you-can-go-hiking/

This just in – there are now two hikes scheduled during Keenevention, both led by the NH Liberty Alliance‘s “Activist of the Year”, Keith. Hiking is one of several outside-the-hotel activities happening this weekend. On Saturday, after the keynote speaker, Keith will take you up to “Sunset Rock” on Beech Hill. This hike is pretty easy and you will enjoy a view of downtown Keene. On Sunday, after the closing speaker, Keith will take you up West Hill. The view isn’t as nice as on Beech Hill/Sunset Rock, but Keith says you will feel this hike in your legs. Keith will meet prospective hikers at the hotel after the keynote speeches. The hikes will be cancelled if it rains.

Here are several other things you can do outside-the-hotel while in Keene for Keenevention – no Keenevention ticket necessary. Though, if you’d like to attend Keenevention, tickets for the whole weekend are just $50 until 10/31 and $60 at the door (or you can buy a day pass for $25).

 

[Keith and stuff]

The latest 2 updates.

While in Keene, you can: Go Cop Blocking!
By Ian Freeman on October 29, 2013
http://keenevention.info/2013/10/29/while-in-keene-you-can-go-cop-blocking/

While in Keene, you can: Goto NH2600 & Bitcoin Meetings
By Ian Freeman on October 29, 2013
http://keenevention.info/2013/10/29/while-in-keene-you-can-goto-nh2600-bitcoin-meetings/

 

[Keith and stuff]

This event is happening right now. There are additional happenings not on the schedule. For example, last night, some people went out dancing. Today there are 2 VIP meals, a lunch and a dinner. Lots of great audience questions have already happened.

We are all in luck, though. All of the panels and speeches are being recorded. If I am not mistaken, they will all be but online for free.

 

[Keith and stuff]

Ian Freeman is bringing Keenevention back in 2014. He just made the announcement today. When more details come out, I'll create a Keenevention 2014 thread. I just wanted to give everyone a heads up right now. It happens during Halloween weekend.

Keenevention returns for 2014! Join liberty activists in Keene at the Best Western from Friday 10/31 through Sunday 11/02 for this intimate, activism-focused convention.

Keenevention is your opportunity to explore New Hampshire in the fall – particularly the arguably most famous (or infamous) activist destination – Keene. Plus, participate in panel discussions, enjoy great speakers, the camaraderie of like-minded individuals, fun social events, and get a taste of Keene activism in real-life.

Get tickets and more information at http://keenevention.info/