I definitely would want to be a regular in the LA patching circle. Would love to see what my neighbors are doing with PD. And I'm actually acquainted with Theron - we met a couple weeks back at CrashSpace.
JN
On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 11:43 PM, Joseph Deken dekenj@sdsc.edu wrote:
Hi Joe Newlin, (lotsa Joes)
Terrific. The better we can organize our "local hosts" the better we'll be able to make all these events work well. So we'll include you in the discussion loop and work on ways you could be involved. Do you think that you also might be a "regular" in the LA patching circle once it gets going?
The new cc you'll see here is Theron Trowbridge, who is a principal at CrashSpace and who will be able to make many suggestions for you, even to stop by CrashSpace maybe. Theron is full time on the local scene in LA already as well. (I live in San Diego, but shuttle up to LA pretty frequently, and I'll do more of that very soon.)
Cheers,
JoeOn Thu, 10 Mar 2011, Joe Newlin wrote:
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 glitchpop@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 jdeken@ucsd.edu wrote:
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During the week of April 25-30 in Los Angeles, CrashSpace LA andNew
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.
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We will be providing regular updates about pd_LAunch on pd listand
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 helpyou
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: launch@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 andother 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:
launch@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 muchas
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 considermaking 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, ChrisMcCormick, Natacha Diehls ... more invitations are "in the hopper" as well.
- Opening reception/build/video-slam at UCSD with MillerPuckette
Monday April 25 (San Diego)
- "puredata gym-full" Family Night at the Long Beach Boys andGirls Club Wednesday Apr 27
- panel discussion with Miller Puckette and puredatadevelopers
Saturday afternoon Apr 30
- concert/party/reception "Music with Miller Puckette andFriends"
Saturday evening Apr 30 (Miller Puckette, Natacha Diehls, Chris
McCormick
and more ...)
- workshops and demonstrations by Hans Steiner, ChrisMcCormick,
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-lecturepuredata
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 ofCrashSpace 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 andGirls
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
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