Peery’s Egyptian Theater to Host TEDxOgden Event on June 16

Ogden, UT (June 14, 2017) – The inaugural

TEDxOgden will take place in the beautiful, historic Peery’s Egyptian Theater
on Friday, June 16 from 5-10 p.m. The event brings together entrepreneurs,
social media influencers, artists, and outdoor enthusiasts with an ‘idea worth
spreading’ under the theme ‘Untamed’.

Designed to
showcase the ideas and talents of the Ogden community, this event will have
performances from nine local artists and four local speakers. Speakers like Batman
movie producer Michael Uslan, social media influencer Shaun McBride, aka
Shonduras, local entrepreneur Amir Jackson and local community advocate Paige
Pitcher will be on the Peery’s Egyptian Theater stage.

“The speakers
for TEDxOgden were handpicked for their inspired thinking and passion to share
some of their experiences with others” said organizer Sydnie Furton. “Each
speaker has been challenged to give a powerful talk that will inspire the
crowed in 18 minutes or less. The diversity of the speakers and the message
they have to give will make for a memorable and powerful evening.”

Limited tickets
are still on sale to watch the event from the stage and can be purchased at www.smithtix.com or at the theater’s box
office. The public is invited to watch a free live screening of the event in
the Rehearsal Hall on the south side of Peery’s Egyptian Theater. Additionally,
there will be pre/post-event entertainment in the courtyard connected to the
south side of the theater that will include food available for purchase from
Lucky Slice Pizza and Warren’s Craft Burger, live music and cash bars. Pre- and
post-entertainment is also open to the public.

Schedule of Events:                                 

5-6 p.m.

Pre-Event Social Hour |
Peery’s Egyptian Theater Courtyard

6-7:20 p.m.

Session One | Live from the
stage or free live screening from the Theater Rehearsal Hall

7:20-8 p.m.

Break | Stretch your legs and
your minds, enjoy food, entertainment and drinks in the courtyard

8-9 p.m.

Session Two | Live from the
stage or free live screening from the Theater Rehearsal Hall

9-10 p.m.

Post-Event Social Hour | Meet
and greet the speakers, discuss new ideas with those around you

Speakers Include:

Michael Usaln, Producer of
Batman

Shaun McBride, aka Shonduras,
Social Media Influencer

Elatia Abate, Entrepreneur in
Advertising and Consulting

Pablo Jenkins, Co-Founder and
President of Ideas en Acción

Brandi Decarli, Founding
Partner of Farm from a Box

Greg Mauro, Chairman of
Summit Powder Mountain

Paige Pitcher, Urban
Developer

Amir Jackson, Founder of
Nurture the Creative Mind

Derek Debruin, Radical
Outdoor Enthusiast

TEDxOgden is made possible thanks to the help of our community sponsors; MarketStar, Summit
Powder Mountain, Weber County, Weber State University, LSI, Zions Bank, Ogden
Twilight, Alleged, Lavender Vinyl, Wasatch Roasting Company, Side By Customs,
Blue Lemon, Egyptian Theatre Foundation, Hampton Inn & Suites, Union
Creative Agency, Nurture the Creative Mind, Visit Ogden, Peery’s Egyptian
Theater, and Roosters Brewing Company.