The Great Tape Ripping of '07

June 27 | Comments (1) | Permalink

From the Mercury's blog: Nearly 100 people, two hours, 90 percent of the parade route, and a full dumpster later, the Mercury's Civic Clean-Up Squad can claim victory: The Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade Route is now free for anyone who'd like to take in the centennial celebration in the morning. There's plenty of room for everyone on the sidewalks now!

Thanks to Cabel for shooting the video!

Jesse Fox at DorkbotPDX

June 26 | Comments (0) | Permalink

I missed most of the Dorkbot PDX meeting but I really enjoyed the overview of the reconstructed fully-automated 1924 George Antheil piece at the National Gallery of Art by Jesse Fox, who assisted in the fabrication and installation of the project as part of LEMUR. I took a little video of his presentation and gathered up the relevant links.

DorkbotPDX - people doing strange things with electricity
Jesse Fox - the blog of the musician and engineer
LEMUR - League of Electronic Musical Urban Robots
Antheil.org - Celebrating the revival of George Antheil's amazing 1924 composition