NEXUS/foundation for today's art in Philadelphia, in conjunction with The Hacktory, presents "Unintended Uses," an exhibition of hacked and repurposed video games, electronics, kinetics, musical instruments, motion sensors, painting, computers, circuitry and public spaces. The artists are utilizing technology as their palette to open up worlds of new possibilities. The exhibition includes Michiel van der Zanden, Don Miller, Reade Vaisman, Sarah Muehlbauer, Kathy Marmor, Fernando Orellana, Zachary Stadel, Wil Lindsay, dylanSnow/Far McCon/Bryce Gibson, Chris Vecchio, Joey Mariano and David Horvitz.

"Whatever code we hack, be it programming language, poetic language, math or music, curves or colourings, we create the possibility of new things entering the world. Not always great things, or even good things, but new things. In art, in science, in philosophy and culture, in any production of knowledge where data can be gathered, where information can be extracted from it, and where in that information new possibilities for the world are produced, there are hackers hacking the new out of the old. While hackers create these new worlds, we do not possess them. That which we create is mortgaged to others, and to the interests of others, to states and corporations who control the means for making worlds we alone discover. We do not own what we produce--it owns us."

-- from "A Hacker Manifesto" by McKenzie Wark

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January 13, 2009 6PM @ Avencia in Philadelphia.

OpenStreetMap is an editable map of the whole world, which is being built largely from scratch using GPS traces and other personal surveys. It is released with an open content license and available for free to anyone that wishes to use it. The project is a combination of software, data and knowledge. A variety of software tools have been developed to support online and off-line editing of the map data as well as its maintenance and distribution.

Our friends and sponsors from Avencia are organizing this month's OpenStreetMap meeting in Philadelphia. So, you can learn how map your own neighborhood; I'm sure a well mapped neighborhood is safer and has higher property values. You can also learn how to use this open data and software to create your next killer app. And, you will get to meet the folks at the region's most innovative GIS shop -- Avencia.

Please sign up for this event at: http://www.meetup.com/Philly-OpenStreetMap/

Tune in for an afternoon of 8-bit music and rambling hosted by NO CARRIER (Don Miller). Enjoy the sounds of classic and modern music created and played on the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System), Game Boy, Commodore 64, Amiga, and more! Discover the local chip music scene with interviews and live performances by Alex Mauer, Animal Style, and Cheap Dinosaurs. Philly chip enthusiast Bucky will be on hand to play some of his favorite tunes and interview the artists on their influences and most memorable chiptunes. Can't get enough? Prepare yourself for 8static, the monthly chip party starting in January brought to you by the Hacktory. Our own Brana will be here to discuss this exciting new event!

http://www.nexusphiladelphia.org/nexusradio.html for more info.

This Saturday, come check out our chiptune favorites playing at the afterparty for the videogame convention.  Visuals by no carrier, and music by animal syle, cheap dinosaurs, the oneups, and ultraball.  

Place: Philadelphia convention center

Time: 6PM, Saturday, November 22, 2008

For more info visit http://www.videogame.net/vgxpo/attendees/bands.html

THE ONEUPS

Sent here from outer space to learn all video game music and play it
for you live in the case of an alien attack causing all recorded game
music to be erased. With its funky stylings, the band is ready to
replay the classics for you: Castlevania, Mario, Zelda, ToeJam &
Earl - even King Arthur's World. See the band live for a truly nerdy
experience.

PHILADELPHIA ENTREPRENEURS FORGE 21ST CENTURY EVENT TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE FUTURE BUSINESS FOUNDERS

Click here to go to the Founder Factory website. http://www.founderfactory.com/

Twelve months ago, entrepreneurs starting a new company in metro Philadelphia had no choice but to operate in a vacuum. In the fall of 2007, they banded together and built Philly Startup Leaders (“PSL”), with the goal of supporting one another and helping their companies grow. In less than a year, PSL grew to 300 members. And yet, that was not enough. Business founders cried out–they wanted to lasso successful local-area entrepreneurs and investors, corral them in a room, and soak-up their business lessons.

In response, PSL leaders, along with partner MAC Alliance, took it upon themselves to build The Founder Factory—www.FounderFactory.com, a unique one-day conference and networking event coming to Philadelphia on November 13, 2008, where wisdom from world-class Philadelphia-area business leaders is shared with the next generation of local entrepreneurs. Josh Kopelman, Managing Partner of First Round Capital, Lucinda Holt, Ernst & Young Philadelphia Entrepreneur of the Year, and many more all-stars have lined up to speak and lead panel discussions.

“I’m excited to sponsor and speak at The Founder Factory. The emergence of programs like The Founder Factory, PSL and DreamIt are important indicators of the vibrancy of Philadelphia’s entrepreneurial community.” says Josh Kopelman. “It is programs like these that will help inspire a new generation of start-up founders.”

Recognizing the importance of The Founder Factory, heavy hitters MAC Alliance, Morgan Lewis, Chariot Solutions, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, First Round Capital, Safeguard and Eight Eleven Inc. enthusiastically sponsor the program.

When's the last time you grabbed a mic and went on a spontaneous rant about an invention or solution or idea that could change history? When's the last time you pushed someone else's idea further or helped it reach its full potential? Bloblive gives you that chance. Ideablob.com, the place for ideas, is hitting the road. Bloblive is a free face-to-face event that gives entrepreneurs and big thinkers the chance to bounce their business ideas off each other. Hosted by Advanta's Chief Innovation Officer, Ami Kassar, inspiration is guaranteed. We'll supply the food and drinks, you just bring that big brain of yours.

  WHEN? WHERE? Wednesday, October 22 from 5-7:30 at the Prince Theater.

Bloblive is an interactive idea sharing event that gives people an opportunity to voice their latest and greatest ideas of any sort in an informal and often spontaneous way. Excitement follows when the audience then has a chance to provide feedback, advice and support.

We provide food and drink until a little after 6 and then do as many idea rounds as we can fit in before 7:30. We hope to continue the fun onto Nodding Head where we would like to buy your first drink while settling in to watch the Phils. Please find more information at www.bloblive.com. And please forward this on to any of your co-workers, friends and any other people with big imaginations.

Contact Will Robinson with any questions or comments. wrobinson@advanta.com