October 2012

Mini Maker Faire Action: Videos from Groningen

Sabrina is the Maker Faire Program Director. She works on stage content for the flagship fairs (Bay Area & New York), and also runs Maker Faire's global licensing program for locally and independently produced Maker Faires. She also co-creates the East Bay Mini Maker Faire in her town, Oakland, CA.

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Three beautiful videos from the first Mini Maker Faire in continental Europe, last weekend in Groningen, The Netherlands. Plus news on upcoming international fairs in Japan, Chile and the United Kingdom.

Food Makers: Live and Online Today at 2pm PST/5pm EST

By Stett Holbrook

Stett Holbrook

Stett Holbrook is editor of the Bohemian, an alternative weekly in Santa Rosa, California. He is a former senior editor at Maker Media.

He is also the co-creator of Food Forward, a documentary TV series for PBS about the innovators and pioneers changing our food system.

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Just a reminder that for this week’s episode of Food Makers, a Google+ Hangout on Air I’ll be joined by an all-star panel who will be discussing food preservation and fermentation.

Kickstarter Cofounder on Creative Entrepreneurship

By John Baichtal

John Baichtal

My interests include writing, electronics, RPGs, scifi, hackers & hackerspaces, 3D printing, building sets & toys. @johnbaichtal nerdage.net

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Yancey Strickler, cofounder of Kickstarter, talks about his experiences with the company.

Krang-O-Lantern

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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This innovative feat of melon and squash carving is the work of #MikeVDesign and called a “Krang-O-Lantern” after the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles villain that it so accurately depicts!

Bumpin’ Pumpkin Stereo System

By Michael Colombo

Michael Colombo

In addition to being an online editor for MAKE Magazine, Michael Colombo works in fabrication, electronics, sound design, music production and performance (Yes. All that.) In the past he has also been a childrens' educator and entertainer, and holds a Masters degree from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program.

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Though it may only last a few days, what better way to bring the beats to a Halloween Party than through a stereo with pumpkin enclosures?

Spooky Fun Time at Detroit’s Theater Bizarre

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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On October 20th, our friends at Theater Bizarre (who always bring the thrill and chills to Maker Faire Detriot), hosted their grand ball of the season, The Summoning. Knowing that this is a group that pulls out all the stops, we sent MAKE contributor Michael Doyle to see what trouble he get get himself into.