From garnethertz at gmail.com Mon Dec 15 23:38:33 2008 From: garnethertz at gmail.com (Garnet Hertz) Date: Mon Dec 15 23:38:46 2008 Subject: [dorkbotsocal-announce] Machine Project needs your help Message-ID: Dorkbot SoCal Folks: Today I got some bad news... Machine Project was supposed to get a significant grant this month - but it's been canceled. For an organization of their size this is great loss. Machine Project hosts Dorkbot and we've worked very closely with them. I think we're the longest-term and most-regular event that uses the gallery. I am personally asking you - as a Dorkbotter - to become a Machine member, buy some stuff from them or donate some cash to help them out. I think they're one of the most innovative, unique, awesome, interesting and cool organizations I know of. Becoming a member is easy (and can add extra money - I'd encourage you to go beyond the basic amount): ==>http://machineproject.com/membership/ Also, books and workshop gift certificates make good holiday gifts - the Machine Project almanac has documentation of every Dorkbot held at Machine: ==> http://machineproject.com/store/ Please give what you can. Spend the $50+ you would usually spend on tech events and drinks in LA for January and give it to Machine.. Thanks, Garnet -- http://www.conceptlab.com From tedwards at gmail.com Sun Dec 28 18:35:13 2008 From: tedwards at gmail.com (Thomas Edwards) Date: Sun Dec 28 18:35:21 2008 Subject: [dorkbotsocal-announce] Dorkbot SoCal 33 - Jan 10 Message-ID: <2fd1fa350812281535j6c66792cmda87b7490035ece7@mail.gmail.com> Don't miss the first Dorkbot SoCal of 2009! Dorkbot SoCal 33 - Aschheimm, Evans, Guttman ***** Saturday, January 10, 2009 ***** 1:00pm ***** Machine Project ***** 1200 D North Alvarado Street ***** Los Angeles, CA 90026 Presenters will include: Deborah Aschheim http://www.deborahaschheim.com Deborah Aschheim creates works that blur biology and technology, exploring concepts of memory, architecture, and neural networks through drawings, sculpture, writing, installation and sounds. Brian Evans http://www.bwevans.net Brian Evans explores the intersection between reductivist sculptural form and the aesthetics of behavior, where structure and thought are fused. He creates simple moving objects with seemingly life-like qualities - electromechanical life forms with motivations only just beyond our understanding. David Guttman http://www.davidguttman.com David Guttman creates interactive works that generate unique colors and shapes from sound and EEG. More info at: http://www.dorkbot.org/dorkbotsocal See you there!