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Future Forum Events
Book Cluster: After the Music Stopped
May 30, 2013
The Future Forum Book Cluster will meet Thursday, May 30 to discuss Alan Blinder's recent book, After the Music Stopped: The Financial Crisis, the Response, and the Work Ahead. read more
Big, Hot, Cheap and Right
May 20, 2013
LBJ Future Forum and Texas Monthly presented a debate around the premise of Erica Grieder’s new book Big, Hot, Cheap and Right: What America Can Learn from the Strange Genius of Texas. read more
Future Forum Presents Admiral Bobby R. Inman
Mar 26, 2013
Admiral Bobby R. Inman spoke at the LBJ Library about U.S-Chinese relations, nuclear talks in Iran, and other international issues read more
The Future of Texas - 2013
Feb 27, 2013
State legislators discussed the future of Texas at the LBJ Library. read more
Book Cluster: The Victory Lab
Feb 07, 2013
The Future Forum Book Cluster will meet Thursday, February 7, to discuss Sasha Issenberg's recent book, The Victory Lab: The Secret Science of Winning Campaigns. read more
Gun Control and the Second Amendment
Jan 28, 2013
The Future Forum sponsored a panel discussion on Gun Control and the Second Amendment. read more
Future Forum - Night at the Museum
Jan 16, 2013
On Wednesday, January 16, Future Forum members enjoyed an after-hours reception and tour of the newly re-designed permanent exhibits of the LBJ Presidential Library. read more
Future Forum Presents: Sasha Issenberg
Oct 24, 2012
Slate correspondent Sasha Issenberg spoke on modern campaign tactics and how candidates use data on individual voters to tailor their message. Copies of his new book, The Victory Lab: The Secret Science of Winning Campaigns, were available for sale and signing. read more
Presidential Debate-Watching Party
Oct 03, 2012
Future Forum members and guests gathered at the library to watch Barack Obama and Mitt Romney square off in the first Presidential debate of the 2012 campaign. The debate was hosted by the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado and moderated by Jim Lehrer, host of NewsHour on… read more
Book Cluster: It’s Even Worse Than It Looks
Sep 26, 2012
The Future Forum Book Cluster discussed It's Even Worse Than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided With the New Politics of Extremism, by Thomas E. Mann and Norman J. Ornstein. read more
Future Forum Presents: Dr. Ricardo Ainslie on the State of Affairs in Mexico
Sep 06, 2012
Dr. Ricardo Ainslie gave a presentation on the current state of affairs in Mexico. Dr. Ainslie has spent the past several years focused on what is taking place in our neighboring country and testified before Congress on this topic last year. read more
10th Anniversary Bash
Aug 23, 2012
In July 2002, a group of young professionals met at the LBJ Ranch and launched the Future Forum with a barbeque, live music, and lots of ideas. Ten years later, the Future Forum celebrated its accomplishments with a 10th Anniversary Bash! read more
Film Cluster: Beasts of the Southern Wild
Jul 16, 2012
The Film Cluster met to view one of the most-talked about movies of the summer, the documentary Beasts of the Southern Wild. read more
A More Perfect Constitution
Jun 15, 2012
Author Kevin Bleyer gave a presentation on his book Me the People: One Man's Selfless Quest to Rewrite the Constitution of the United States of America. read more
Book Cluster: Greenback Planet
Jun 04, 2012
The Book Cluster discussed Greenback Planet: How the Dollar Conquered the World and Threatened Civilization As We Know It, by H.W. Brands. read more
An Evening With Sissy Spacek
May 08, 2012
The Friends of the LBJ Library hosted Academy-Award winning actress and Texas native Sissy Spacek. Musician Shawn Colvin moderated the conversation. read more
Public Policy Cluster Meeting
May 03, 2012
The Public Policy Cluster met to discuss KONY 2012, women's contraception, Trayvon Martin, "Obama care," and the Supreme Court. read more
Member Happy Hour
May 03, 2012
The Future Forum Board and fellow members joined for cocktails and conversation at Javelina. read more
fastforward Issues Forum
Mar 27, 2012
Our annual fastforward Issues Forum with Leadership Austin took place at the LBJ Library and Museum. read more
Game Change
Mar 11, 2012
A special screening of Game Change and discussion took place with bestselling authors Mark Halperin and John Heilemann. read more
Book Cluster: Winner-Take-All Politics
Mar 08, 2012
The Book Cluster discussed Jacob S. Hacker and Paul Pierson's Winner-Take-All Politics: How Washington Made the Rich Richer--And Turned Its Back on the Middle Class. read more
State of Austin: Entrepreneurship
Feb 16, 2012
The State of Austin: Entrepreneurship, was a panel discussion about how and why the city of Austin is friendly to entrepreneurs. read more
Guilt, innocence, and the death penalty: Why do mistakes happen?
Jan 24, 2012
A panel discussion took place with the key figures in the case. read more
Film Cluster: The Iron Lady
Jan 17, 2012
The Film Cluster viewed and discussed The Iron Lady. For more information about the film, please visit IMDB. read more
Holiday Gathering for Luminations
Dec 10, 2011
The Wildflower Center's holiday celebration with thousands of lights, live music, crafts for children, and a puppet show. read more
Book Cluster: Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed
Dec 08, 2011
Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed by Jared Diamond. read more
Film Cluster: The Ides of March
Oct 24, 2011
For more information about the film, please visit: www.imdb.com/title/tt1124035/ read more
Formula 1: The Basics and Beyond
Oct 13, 2011
We heard about Formula 1's history and the basic details about the cars and drivers, as well as the impact on Austin: economic, technological, and infrastructure-wise. read more
Remembering 9/11: A Breakfast with John Avlon
Sep 02, 2011
Future Forum members were invited to enjoy a breakfast discussion with John Avlon, Senior Columnist for Newsweek and The Daily Beast. read more
Book Cluster: 13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown
Aug 11, 2011
We read 13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown by Simon Johnson and James Kwak. read more
Book Cluster: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Jun 02, 2011
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. To read more about the book, please visit the author's website. read more
Future Forum Field Trip: Texas White House
May 21, 2011
Future Forum members were invited for a road trip to the Texas Hill County. read more
Future Forum Presents: 40 Years at the LBJ Library
May 10, 2011
Lyndon Johnson dedicated the LBJ Library with the words "It is all here: the story of our time - with the bark off." read more
Doers and Builders Fair
Apr 14, 2011
We worked with the Austin Young Chamber to bring a dynamic mix of organizations to the Fair. read more
Public Policy Cluster
Mar 03, 2011
When the World Calls: The Inside Story of the Peace Corps and Its First Fifty Years. read more
The Future of Texas: A Conversation with State Legislators
Feb 23, 2011
"Future of Texas" panel discussion with six state legislators discussing several issues they faced in session in spring. read more
Film Cluster: The King’s Speech
Feb 02, 2011
For more information about The King's Speech, please visit the film's website. read more
Rising From Recession: Central Texas Strong and Sustainable
Nov 12, 2010
The Future Forum hosted the second annual fastforward Issues Forum in conjunction with Leadership Austin on November 12, 2010. This year's program, "Rising from Recession: Central Texas Strong and Sustainable," focused on economic opportunity and positioning Austin and Central Texas for continued success. The keynote address was presented by international best… read more
The Threat of a Nuclear Iran: A Conversation with Charles Robb
Oct 27, 2010
The Future Forum convened to discuss the looming threat of a nuclear Iran with former Governor and Senator Charles Robb. read more
Film Cluster: 9500 Liberty
Oct 04, 2010
For more information, please visit the film's website: www.9500liberty.com read more
Season Kick-Off Reception
Sep 23, 2010
We talked about upcoming events, recruiting new members, and catching up. read more
LBJ Future Forum’s Public Policy Cluster
Sep 08, 2010
LBJ Future Forum's Public Policy Cluster. read more
Book Club: The Next 100 Years
Jul 29, 2010
We met and discussed George Friedman’s fascinating book The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century. read more
Future Forum Presents: Rich Oppel, Jr.
Jul 29, 2010
On May 20, Rich Oppel, Jr. discussed the main issues we face now in Afghanistan and Pakistan, including the summer offensive in Kandahar. Oppel is a foreign correspondent for the New York Times. read more
Book Club: Game Change
Apr 15, 2010
The Book Club met and discussed Game Change by Mark Halperin and John Heilemann. read more
Public Policy Cluster
Apr 13, 2010
The Public Policy Cluster has been reinvigorated under the leadership of Rico Reyes, and discussed current issues-- health care in particular. read more
Film Cluster: The Hurt Locker
Apr 06, 2010
For more information about the film, please visit http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0887912/ read more
Future Forum Presents: Jake Silverstein
Mar 25, 2010
Jake Silverstein talked about Marfa, Texas, which is the setting for his new book, Nothing Happened and Then it Did: A Chronicle in Fact and Fiction. read more
Future Forum Presents: Mark Updegrove
Feb 17, 2010
New Library Director Mark Updegrove shared stories from his book Baptism By Fire: Eight Presidents Who Took Office in Times of Crisis and discussed President Obama's first year in office. read more
Book Club: Baptism by Fire
Feb 03, 2010
The Book Club discussed Baptism By Fire: Eight Presidents Who Took Office in Times of Crisis, penned by new Library Director Mark Updegrove. read more
Film Cluster: One Peace at a Time
Dec 07, 2009
We watched Turk Pipkin's latest film One Peace at a Time. read more
Future Forum Presents: New Age of Journalism
Nov 09, 2009
Evan Smith, CEO and Editor in Chief of the Texas Tribune, and Fred Zipp, who currently serves as an Editor for the Austin American-Statesman spoke about the trends among traditional and digital media. read more
Presenting Taylor Branch at the Texas Book Festival
Oct 31, 2009
The LBJ Library and the Texas Book Festival featured Taylor Branch's The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President. read more
Fast Forward 2009
Oct 22, 2009
Leadership Austin and Future Forum looked into the future and examined some of Austin’s most critical infrastructure issues: energy, water, and transportation. read more
Film Cluster Viewing of “Whip It”
Oct 06, 2009
For more information about the film, please visit http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1172233 read more
Future Forum Presents: Sustainable Food & The Austin Community
Sep 28, 2009
On Monday, September 28, the Future Forum kicked off the fall with a program on sustainable food. read more
Future Forum Presents: Photographer Dan Winters
Jun 04, 2009
On June 4, we celebrated the publication of Dan Winters' first book, Periodical Photographs. read more
A Conversation on Austin’s Clean Energy Efforts
May 26, 2009
The Future Forum and the LBJ School Austin Alumni Association hosted a panel discussing Austin's efforts to become a leader in the emerging clean energy sector. read more
The Obama Administration and U.S. - Iranian Relations
Apr 30, 2009
Future Forum members had a special opportunity to hear Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi speak at the LBJ Library. read more
Book Club: Derby Girl or How Best to Avoid Dying
Mar 24, 2009
Derby Girl by Shauna Cross, and How Best to Avoid Dying by Owen Egerton. read more
The Future of Texas: A Conversation with State Legislators
Mar 10, 2009
On March 10 the Future Forum hosted eight of our state legislators to discuss the issues they faced in session that spring. read more
Hollywood vs. New York: Three Writers’ Perspectives
Feb 17, 2009
We asked three novelists who are also screenwriters to reveal what it's like to work for editors in New York vs. the studios in Los Angeles. read more
Film Cluster: The Reader
Feb 03, 2009
For more information about the film, please visit http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0976051/ read more
The Choice 2008 Premiere
Oct 14, 2008
The Choice 2008, co-produced and co-written by CPG Director of Research Studies, Dr. Paul Stekler. read more
To the Moon: After-Hours Tour
Sep 30, 2008
On September 30, 2008 we had a behind-the-scenes tour of To the Moon: The American Space Program in the 1960s. read more
Joint Book Club and Film Cluster: The Grapes of Wrath
Sep 22, 2008
The Book Club and Film Cluster joined forces to watch The Grapes of Wrath at Catherine's house. read more
LBJ Centennial Birthday Celebration
Aug 27, 2008
In honor of President Johnson's 100th birthday on August 27, the LBJ Library hosted a Texas-sized party. read more
Film Cluster: A Mighty Heart
Aug 11, 2008
For more information about the film, please visit http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0829459/ read more
Film Cluster: Bigger, Stronger, Faster
Jun 09, 2008
For more information about the film, please visit www.biggerstrongerfastermovie.com read more
Film Cluster: Young at Heart
May 07, 2008
For more information about the film, please visit http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1047007/ read more
Film Cluster: The Unforeseen
Apr 07, 2008
For more information about the film, please visit www.theunforeseenfilm.com read more
Public Policy Dinner: The Use of Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Apr 03, 2008
Our special guest was Brian McRae, former MLB.com host and former first round draft pick of the Kansas City Royals. read more
Film Cluster: Frontrunners
Mar 10, 2008
For more information about the film, please visit www.frontrunnersthefilm.com. read more
The Future Forum Presents: Election 2008, Outcomes and Implications
Mar 05, 2008
A reception followed the panel discussion. read more
Film Cluster: The Great Debaters
Jan 07, 2008
The Great Debaters starring Denzel Washington. read more
Sneak Preview of The Kite Runner
Dec 05, 2007
For more information about the film or to see the trailer, please visit www.thekiterunnermovie.com. read more
The Future Forum Presents: Nobelity
Nov 27, 2007
Please visit http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0497422/ read more
Book Club: Texas Death Row: Executions in the Modern Era
Nov 14, 2007
Texas Death Row: Executions in the Modern Era by Bill Crawford and Larry Fitzgerald. read more
Film Cluster: Confessions of a Superhero
Nov 05, 2007
Please visit http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1016164/ for more information. read more
The Future Forum Presents: A Debate on the Death Penalty
Oct 30, 2007
Future Forum members were invited to a panel discussion on the death penalty in Texas. read more
Film Cluster: In the Shadow of the Moon
Oct 01, 2007
Please visit http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0925248/ read more
After-Hours Tour and Reception with Congressman Greg Laughlin
Sep 10, 2007
Congressman Greg Laughlin shared anecdotes about his personal experiences as a Congressman from Texas. read more
Future Forum Book Club: Waterloo
Aug 16, 2007
The Future Forum Book Club read the thinly veiled Austin political tale, Waterloo, by the Austin-based writer Karen Olsson. read more
Film Cluster: Talk to Me
Aug 06, 2007
See http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0796368/ for more information. read more
The Future Forum Presents: Michael Beschloss
Jun 11, 2007
Presidential historian Michael Beschloss discussed what he believes makes a president great: presidential courage. read more
Film Cluster: Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room
Jun 04, 2007
We watched and discussed "Enron: The Smartest Guys in The Room." read more
The Future Forum Presents: Christopher Hitchens and Marvin Olasky
May 14, 2007
The Future Forum hosted a debate on religion and politics between Christopher Hitchens and Marvin Olasky. read more
An Evening With First Lady of California Maria Shriver
Mar 17, 2007
Future Forum members were invited to join members of the Friends of the LBJ Library for a special presentation by Maria Shriver. read more
The Future Forum Presents: Copyright and Entertainment
Mar 16, 2007
A conversation with Marybeth Peters, the United States Register of Copyrights. We discussed copyrights and entertainment. read more
Film Cluster: Blood Diamond
Mar 05, 2007
See http://blooddiamondmovie.warnerbros.com/main.html for more info read more
The Future of Texas - A Conversation with Young Texas Legislators
Feb 22, 2007
We met and listened from young and new Texas Legislators. read more
Film Cluster: Nobelity
Jan 08, 2007
We watched and discussed Turk Pipkin's Nobelity: A Look at the Future Through the Eyes of Nine Nobel Laureates. read more
Behind the Scenes at the LBJ Library
Dec 04, 2006
A Behind the Scenes Tour of the LBJ Library, followed by a holiday reception in the Great Hall. read more
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LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River Street
Austin TX 78705
Office: (512) 721-0176
sarah@lbjfoundation.org
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