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Maker Revolution
Maker Revolution is an event put on by Willoughby and Baltic on April 25 and 26 2009 in Boston
Join Willoughby & Baltic April 25 & 26 for the Maker Revolution. As part of Cyberarts Boston, the two-day event will focus on do-it-yourself art and technology and will include art, performances, presentations and hands-on workshops. This event is free and open to the public. WHAT: The Maker Revolution: Willoughby & Baltic present at Microsoft Startup Labs WHERE: One Memorial Drive (accessible from the Kendall T and Main St.) WHEN: April 25 and 26: Saturday 1 to 6, Sunday 1 to 6.
Mitch Altman, Bre Pettis and Jimmie Rodgers will present recent projects, and there should be plenty more fun to be had.
Posted by Chris Connors | 9:00 PM in Announcements, Events, Something I want to learn to do... | | Discuss (0)
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