A Maker Faire Weekend - The Year of the Maker

By Johnny "Exo" Apostle
Junior Journalist, Reporter and Photographer
Event City Creative Magazine

The Maker's Faire, "The Greatest Show (and tell) on Earth is now the "Year of the Maker" and hundreds of thousands of people will show up and just explore what people have made over the previous year or so. Could be a project they've been working on for their entire lives. People will be coming from all over the bay area and beyond to see and experience the new and incredible items and projects at this year's fair.

Maker Faire a unique festival with new and some of the coolest stuff on the planet you just couldn't believe exists! From Warhammer 40k Space Marine Armor to Hacking Your Brain and my personal favorite for all of you Dr. Who fans, the Daleks!!

There are many things that are going on during this fabulous weekend but let's just start with Saturday. At 10 am to 11am it's Battle Pond VII: Only the Bold Survive! Where they have battleships go into combat and only the best battleships will win and the last ship alive wins the bragging right to call everyone else a loser. Also at 10am it's the Bourn Idea Lab @ Castilleja School where you get to see what young makers have been working on all year long. You will also get the privilege to meet their new robot Sebastian and meet the members of Sebastian's crew! Between 10:30am and 11:30am you can see the Amazing Science at work and their amazing DIY projects one of which are the color changing bubbles OMG! Then from 11am to 12pm it's Curiosity Hacked: The Leaner Controls the Learning these young makers will be on hand to display their great creativity and amazing-ness! It just puts you in a great mood looking at this awesomeness. At 11am to 12pm it's the return of the Life-Size Mousetrap, wow, I really missed this. I was much younger when I first experienced this, I thought it was the coolest attraction at Maker Faire, most of all because I had such a hard time building the board game, it was just too confusing, so watching these guys do their thing, well my thoughts are, they probably mastered this board game huh, what do you think?

Then behold the master of making his teachers hate him it's John Collins the man who holds The World Record Paper Airplane in distance of course. Then a peek at the fashion of tomorrow with ROBOTIC FASHION and INTIMATE INTERFACES I have no idea what this is going to be I just think this is going to be cool in a lot of ways. Let's skip some and go to the tastiest thing at the Maker's Faire PancakeBot: Holy Cow, It Worked this cool little invention came from this maker's daughter and makes amazing pancake art. Couldn't find anything that caught my eye until I saw this the 21st Century Robot which I thought would be cool to see a 21st century robot at work; this will be featured from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Another tasty treat I will definitely report on, and enjoy it immensely, is Making Marshmallows, it is featured at the fair from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. I chose this because of my love of marshmallows, and anyway, who doesn't love marshmallows? Plus you get to create your own. Enjoy and try not to make a mess.

That's all for now, I look forward to seeing all of you at the Maker Faire this year, and if you see me holding my camera up in your direction don't forget to smile!

School club shows how to do inexpensive 3-D data capture

Need a quick method to capture a 3-D model? The kids at Black Pine Center School have cobbled together an inexpensive process of generating a rough working model for your 3-D printing project.

The school's Maker Club pursues various projects and this year they are showing off their research into this hot topic. Check out their project blog http://talesofa3dprinter.blogspot.com/.

 

ATTENDING MAKER FAIRE? Traveling, Attending, and Maneuvering the Traffic in San Mateo, California

Maker Faire is Coming to San Mateo THIS WEEKEND 5/17-5/18 - Fun, Exciting, High Attendance & Traffic Impacts

By Nolan Apostle
Producer, Contributing Editor and Photographer
Johnny Apostle - Research and Reporter
Event City Premier Magazine

The Maker Faire is expecting to bring over 120,000 visitors to the San Mateo Events Center this weekend. At the Event City Community we are always trying to help you get to and around events, especially a major event like the Maker Faire. We are residents of San Mateo with offices in the Bat Lounge just a mile or so from the San Mateo Events Center. Here are some ideas and alternative traveling options to help you get to and from the San Mateo Events Center for the Maker Faire this weekend.

 Attending Maker Faire?  You don't need to drive. Take a SIDECAR RIDE and Save Time and Money!!

Sidecar Promotion - Any Maker Faire attendee coming to the Maker Faire event at the San Mateo Events Center from Friday May 16 - Sunday May 18th in San Mateo California will receive a $10 CREDIT on your first ride with Sidecar. Here is what you need to do:

Download the free App at side.cr - then when you sign up use this Code: 97nb6

If you have any questions or would like to SCHEDULE in ADVANCE YOUR RIDE do not hesitate to contact the Internet Organization and ask for Felix 415.877.1520 or email interneto2323@gmail.com.
Distribution Promo Sponsored by the INTERNET ORGANIZATION & IN2HOLLYWOOD.

Sam Trans is the Public Transportation System in San Mateo. Visit their website here for more info.

Cal Train is the Commuter rail Public Transportation System between San Francisco and San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. There is a Cal Train Station stop close to the San Mateo Events Center entrance. Visit the website for details.

MAKER FAIRE OFFICIAL CITY EVENT INFORMATION:

San Mateo County Event Center Hosts Maker Faire - May 17th and 18th, 2014
This weekend, Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18, the San Mateo Event Center will be hosting an event called Maker Faire. Maker Faire is a great event showcasing the Do-It-Yourself culture, and featuring innovations in technology, engineering, food, and arts and crafts. It has been described as the "premier event for grassroots American innovation." This large-scale event is expected to draw over 100,000 visitors over the two-day period.

The San Mateo Police Department will have personnel on scene, and will be coordinating with Maker Faire Staff to insure public safety. Maker Faire also provides a well-staffed, professional security contingent at this event.

The San Mateo Police and City Organization, the San Mateo County Event Center Staff, and The Maker Faire Production Staff are working collaboratively to minimize the traffic impact, however there will be an unusually large number of vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles in the San Mateo area this weekend.

• Be prepared for traffic delays, particularly on surface streets near the intersection of SR92 and US101, and on Freeway Ramps
• Be cautious and aware of bicyclists – special feature pricing for bicycle commuters will create a massive number of additional bicyclists in the area
• There will be a large increase in pedestrian foot-traffic in San Mateo as well – please watch for pedestrians

The Maker Faire Official App is available for iPhone and Android devices. You can download it here.
Event and Parking Information about the Maker Faire can be found at:
http://makerfaire.com/bay-area-2014/ \
or on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/makerfaire
Receive up-to-the-minute traffic and parking information by following @FaireTraffic or @SanMateoPD on Twitter…

Follow the San Mateo Police special information on Twitter! www.twitter.com/sanmateopd

For more information on San Mateo County, traveling to and attending events within the county please contact the city Website for more information:

www.cityofsanmateo.org

Please help us make your neighborhood safer and take a stand against crime. Please report all criminal behavior, join a neighborhood watch program, and help anyone that might fall victim to a crime. If a Neighborhood Watch doesn't exist on your block, you can start one with help from SMPD. For additional information about the City of San Mateo Neighborhood Watch Program, call Sergeant Dave Norris at (650)522-7626 or visit our web www.cityofsanmateo.org

Maker Faire - Year of the Maker - Coming Soon to San Mateo California

Maker Faire, coming to the San Mateo Events Center on May 17th and 18th. Expecting over 120,000 people over the 2 day period --- WOW!!! Probably the largest event ever to take place in San Mateo County! 

Maker Faire Pictures and Videos from Previous Maker Faires

By Nolan Apostle
Producer, Contributing Editor and Photographer
Photography By
Johnny Apostle, Nolan Apostle and Felix Solomon
Event City Premier Magazine

The Maker Faire will take place at the San Mateo Events Center on May 17th and 18th 2014. They are expecting well over 120,000 people over the 2 day period. Stay tuned for ways to travel to and around San Mateo during the Maker Faire. 

This year's Maker Faire is expected to be the biggest and best yet in the city of San Mateo, about 20 minutes south of San Francisco. Many of asked what is the Maker Faire? What is it like? It is a most difficult task to define this eclectic festival of talent. In "defining" it, we need to give it a "definition", and the Maker Faire is just too difficult to define. Here is one of the several definitions this reporter at Event City uses to help Maker Faire newbies understand the Bay Area Maker Faire:

“A Disneyland of Talent filled with past, present and futuristic projects 

based on the arts, sciences, ingenuity, history, and more, 

all of which are very stimulating, entertaining and allows you to 

walk away with knowledge and an exciting new zest for life.”

Here's some images from previous Maker Faires at the San Mateo Events Center. 

Mega character jumping from the game into real life.

Iron, fire-breathing Dinosaur. Think he'll pose for pictures?

Cupcake Man! Don't run into him you'll make a mess.

Fire-breathing trees?! And you thought
blowing out the candle was difficult.

Here's an old style bike with a Maker twist.

Can you say "Plexiglass Robots"?

Cupcake Girl!

Traversing through the Maker Faire in one of the many unique
traveling Maker vehicles you will see at the Maker Faire! 

Emmanuel being a Maker at the Maker Faire.

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AD TECH SAN FRANCISCO Showcases 100 NEW Companies

By Nolan Apostle

Contributing Editor

Event City Premier Magazine

magazine@eventcity.net

AdTech San Francisco expo opens on Wednesday March 26. It runs through the 27th and the producers have some exciting expo floor offers for attendees, more than expected for the army of Digital Advertising and Media Mavens who trek into the San Francisco Moscone Center this year. 

Over 225 exhibiting companies fill the floor - and over 100 are NEW companies which you haven't seen yet, or most likely have not done any business with yet. Exciting times for the Digital Advertising world, there are 65 companies in ad:tech NEXT featuring new and innovative products and 16 Startup Spotlight finalists, For more info on Ad Tech visit their website at http://ad-tech.com/sf. Don't forget to visit Event City on Facebook and like us for all of our Live Launch updates.

ETIQUETTE FOR MUSICIANS ATTENDING NAMM

By Cindy Faust

Writer/Reporter
Event City Premier Magazine
magazine@eventcity.net


WHAT TO SAY OR NOT DO WHILE AT NAMM

"I deserve an endorsement!   My band is the best ever!"  The most unoriginal and all too repetitive cry heard continuously for the full four days at the NAMM Convention being held January 23 - 26 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim California.  The company representatives, exhibitors working NAMM have the patience of Saints and the uncanny ability to politely smile and listen to every single 'Pop Star' describe why they deserve to receive products free of charge. If you're lucky enough to be one of the 95,000 attendees at the NAMM Convention this year, it is important you follow some important advice as well as your heart to this glorious tradeshow for the musical and artistic. Besides a playground filled with all the latest and greatest being offered for to the music industry, it is a place to cut deals, all kinds of deals, all music related and some of them are pretty major.

The purpose of NAMM is commodities, marketing and branding.  Manufactures and retailers have the opportunity to communicate directly and build relationships.  Equipment is on display, products that even the most colorful of imaginations would have a hard time conjuring up, all types of services, demonstrations, lectures and classes are all offered during the NAMM Show.  Networking opportunities abound.  Members of NAMM pay their dues; Manufacturers pay for their booth space, transportation, insurance, salaries/commission and per diem to their employees.  The purpose behind this convention is to make money, not give away merchandise.

So why do so many musicians treat this event as an opportune time to beg?  After years of attending this convention, I have observed the most frequent mistakes made by musicians.  I have taken the time out to humbly share with you a tad bit of advice so that you may possibly leave a lasting impression upon someone, respect their time for the reason they are there, learn more about what is out there - the latest and greatest, and perhaps to even secure an endorsement in the future. 

1)      Attitude – Remember the old saying "You catch more flies with honey."?  This is not the time to be 'cool', 'unapproachable' or 'arrogant'.  Smile, be friendly and say "Hello" to people.  You never know who that person is that you just snubbed.   They could possibly make you or break you. 

2)      Don't expect everyone to know who you are.  This rule applies to those who are even 'Stars'.  For example, you may be famous Jazz artist having a conversation with someone who only works with Classical musicians.  That person may not have a clue who you are, your accomplishments, current projects or level of fame.  For up and coming musicians, just accept the fact that very few people know who you are.  You might be famous in your home town but until you sell millions of dollars' worth of music, merchandise, and headline sell-out shows in large venues, you are an 'unknown'.

3)      "Give me, give me, give me."  Don't say these words to anyone!    I am sure the thought of "Why should I give you anything?" runs like a continuous loop through the minds of many product representatives.  If you truly want to discuss the possibility of endorsements, obtain the proper contact information and dismiss yourself quickly.  Let the representatives do their job which is marketing their products to 'Buyers'.

4)      "Mind your P's and Q's."   It is an old English saying when bartenders originating in the seventeenth century.  It literally means "Mind your Pints and Quarts", in other words, don't get wasted and act like an idiot. 

5)      Germs – keep them away from everyone else.  If you are ill, you should stay home anyway.  If you become ill during your travels, use common sense.  Don't shake hands; cover your mouth with your arm when you cough; use Kleenex when you sneeze.  Use hand sanitizer!!!

6)      Aisle Clogging – move your body out of the pathway.  Don't stand in the middle of an aisle while people are trying to get by.  Stand off the side, you will find you won't get trampled. Say 'Excuse me."  You may make a new friend when doing so.

7)      Above all, have fun but play 'nice'.  You never know who might be watching you.

NAMM is the National Association of Music Merchants. You can become a Member of NAMM and the cost to join will depend upon your membership affiliation. The 2014 NAMM Show runs from January 23-26 in Anaheim, California. Join us this year as the world's most important buyers and decision makers in the music industry converge on sunny Anaheim, at the music product industry's premier event. The NAMM Show is where brands are built, legends are created and deals are made. At EVENT CITY you will see much more direct information about products, services and what exhibitors and attendees alike have to say about their experience at many conventions representing all of the Events & Creative Industries.

About the Author:  Cindy Faust is the latest addition to the Event City Premier Magazine's entourage of Writers and Reporters who are Journalists with real experience in the industries they write about. Ms. Faust has over thirty years' experience in the music industry.  She works with talent of all levels from the unknown to the famous, local to international.  Cindy's passion is to share her observations, knowledge and experience with the Event City audience. She hopes to induce comedy into her musings as she feels humor grabs attention and leaves impressions. She is the Enchantress and Owner of Alchemy By Faust, LLC a professional Talent Management and Booking Agency. She also is available for public speaking gigs, and is a pretty good vocalist as well.

2014 CES The GRAND SHOW For All That is CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

Nolan Apostle
Producer, Contributing Editor and Photographer
magazine@eventcity.net

There are 20,000 new products and technologies scheduled to be unveiled at the 2014 International CES – the grandest location on the globe for everyone who thrives on the business of consumer technology. Here's your chance from Event City to get a sneak peek at some of the most unique products coming to CES this year in Las Vegas Nevada. The below video will show you some of the most cutting-edge innovations that will make news headlines from the CES show floor to the world. Tell your friends, family and associates to visit here, share our link, the Event City Premier Magazine (http://creativemag.blogspot.com/) for the exclusive Event City CES Sneak Peak.

Here's your chance to be one of the first to check out these short pitches from some of the 2014 CES exhibitors telling you why their product needs to be seen by the public this year. To view these videos one-by-one, click on "PLAYLIST" in the upper left-hand corner of the video player, then select the specific video you'd like to watch or you can just browse one at a time. 

Don't forget, 2014 CES is scheduled for January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas. We hope to see you there!