Monday, March 2, 2015
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Machine This Week: March 2nd to March 9th
Event: Peter Blasser with Ezra Buchla and Sejayno
Saturday, March 7, 8pm
In continuing Machine Project’s commitment to only present experimental analog-synth musicians, analog synth designer and musician Peter Blasser is coming to Machine to present new and old synthesizers, such as the Tocante touchers, Shbobo squishers, and a Deerhorn Organ. Ezra Buchla and Sejayno will also be in attendance, assisting in overture and recitative.
Workshop: LED Bicycle Wheel Animation
Saturday, March 7, 1–4pm
Sunday, March 8, 1–4pm
Come join Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineers Charles Dandino and Alex Bielawiec, as we learn to master the art of LED bike wheel animation. We’ll learn how to wire and install the LEDs to our spokes, then using Arduino microcontrollers we will time the blinking of the LEDs to the spinning of our wheels, allowing for elaborate and beautiful LED animations. No experience is necessary, this event is open to ages 14+.
Workshop: DIY Art Space or Whatever
Sunday, March 8, 5–8pm
Hey you! Have you ever thought about starting your own art/music/literary/performance/whatever space? Why not? Los Angeles is a rich environment for creating low cost, grassroots venues of all kinds. Machine Project director Mark Allen will share his experience starting Machine Project and a couple of previous (even more low end) artist run spaces, and will answer questions, give advice, and provide an overview on the basics of starting your own cultural venue in this free informal workshop. Email machine@machineproject.com with what you want to learn about, and to RSVP.
Event: Typography, Aesthetics, and the Future of Reading
Monday, March 9, 8pm
Come down to Machine Project next Monday for a lecture by reading psychologist Kevin Larson. Kevin works on Microsoft’s Advanced Reading Technologies team, working to explore and optimize computer-based reading. He’ll be presenting past research on a range of topics, including the the impact of design and layout on reading comprehension and mood, the history of syntax/commas, and how new technologies are changing our relationship to grammar. This event is free, refreshments provided.