Hi Joe et al, I live in the area and would like to participate and help out in any way I can.
-JN On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 8:12 PM, Richie Cyngler <glitch...@gmail.com> wrote: > Sounds awesome! Please keep us updated. If the stars align I may actually > be in the area at this time (I'm normally in the southern hemisphere). > > > On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 1:57 PM, Joe Deken <jde...@ucsd.edu> wrote: > >> >> ============================================================================================== >> During the week of April 25-30 in Los Angeles, CrashSpace LA and New >> Blankets Inc >> will be hosting "pd_LAunch" -- a gala-grassroots festival of events to >> celebrate the >> launch of a puredata/Max patching circle in LA. This new LA patching >> circle will be hosted >> by CrashSpace LA. >> >> ============================================================================================== >> >> >> We will be providing regular updates about pd_LAunch on pd list and >> elsewhere -- many >> arrangements are still in-progress. But please spread the word to those >> you know who may >> be interested -- whether they live in LA and may become patching-circle >> "regulars" -- or >> if they live anywhere in the world and just want to be part of the >> pd_LAunch launch-fest. >> >> The main purpose of this preliminary/early announcement is to help you >> in making >> travel plans, etc. if you need to. We especially welcome members of other >> patching >> circles (from other cities, other countries) to join us in LA and share >> your experience >> and inspiration. At the moment, we have set up an an e-mail address: >> lau...@pd-la.info >> where you can express your interest, support, plans-to-attend and other >> helpful ideas. >> >> Because the physical facilities at CrashSpace are fairly small and >> other venues are >> still being negotiated, it's VERY IMPORTANT that you RSVP "yes" right away >> if you plan to >> join us April 25 - 30 in LA.(Kindly make your RSVP via the email address: >> lau...@pd-la.info) >> >> We request that you also use the "launch" e-mail address especially to >> express interest in >> topics for workshops and/or demonstrations that you would be interested in >> attending. (See >> suggestions below.) Or you can use the e-mail to ask particular questions, >> to request >> travel and lodging advice and assistance etc.) >> >> All pd_LAunch events will be "free and open" to everyone, as much as >> space and >> facilities permit. For some events that will be limited by space, we will >> be providing >> some signup lists -- details forthcoming. >> >> We would also request that when you RSVP "yes" you would consider >> making a >> contribution to secure some of the spaces and amenities we will need. A >> suggested >> contribution is $50 USD. We welcome your contribution to this effort, >> with money or ideas >> or other help, even if you cannot get to LA in person. We can all support >> the new >> patching-circle there. (Money contributions, of whatever amount, should be >> made to New >> Blankets Inc. which is a U.S. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization; so your >> contributions are >> tax deductible if/as those laws apply to you.) >> >> Some events and highlights already planned: >> >> - VIP guests: Miller Puckette, Hans-Christoph Steiner, Chris >> McCormick, Natacha Diehls >> ... more invitations are "in the hopper" as well. >> >> - Opening reception/build/video-slam at UCSD with Miller Puckette >> Monday April 25 >> (San Diego) >> >> - "puredata gym-full" Family Night at the Long Beach Boys and >> Girls Club >> Wednesday Apr 27 >> >> - panel discussion with Miller Puckette and puredata developers >> Saturday >> afternoon Apr 30 >> >> - concert/party/reception "Music with Miller Puckette and Friends" >> Saturday >> evening Apr 30 (Miller Puckette, Natacha Diehls, Chris McCormick >> and more ...) >> >> - workshops and demonstrations by Hans Steiner, Chris McCormick, >> Miller Puckette >> and others are being arranged ... These will be based on what >> the interest/registrations >> indicate and depending on what spaces/venues in LA can be >> arranged. (Some spaces larger >> than the CrashSpace location may be required.) >> >> - A "goody bag" and other items available for pd_LAunch >> sponsors/RSVP'rs/contributors to include a 20-lecture puredata >> video course by >> Miller Puckette, pd_LAunch souvenirs made on the CrashSpace >> Makerbots, live-USB >> sticks ready to boot-up and run Linux/pd on any computer etc >> etc. >> >> - "Store-front music" a transformation of the street-front of >> CrashSpace into an >> interactive puredata experience, following up on the CrashSpace >> smash-hit effort for >> VIMBY. (Get your patch out on the street ...) >> >> >> Mark your calendars. Plan to join us in LA. All your efforts to help >> start a successful >> patching circle in LA are welcome. Let us know if we can help with >> travel, lodging or >> other arrangements if you are coming to LA from afar. >> >> Workshops/demos being planned (Please suggest others if you like; all >> involve pd/Max patching): >> >> - pd for beginners tutorials >> - homemade-computer instruments "petting zoo" at the Boys and Girls >> Club >> - GEM and interactive graphics >> - WebPd -- pd with your web browser >> - android -- pd on your phone/handheld >> - motion-interfacing with the Kinect 3D camera >> - arduino/pduino for real-world interaction and robotics >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Pd-list@iem.at mailing list >> UNSUBSCRIBE and account-management -> >> http://lists.puredata.info/listinfo/pd-list >> > > > > -- > Richie > > _______________________________________________ > Pd-list@iem.at mailing list > UNSUBSCRIBE and account-management -> > http://lists.puredata.info/listinfo/pd-list > > -- www.joenewlin.net www.twitter.com/joe_newlin
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