Here's the Facebook event URL. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=306295565607
Grant Bowman https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CaliforniaTeam On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 1:37 PM, Grant Bowman <[email protected]> wrote: > Here are the recent emails that I think need to be on the mail list. > I hope future discussion is sent to the mail list directly. > > Grant Bowman > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CaliforniaTeam > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Jesse Zbikowski <[email protected]> > Date: Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 1:41 PM > Subject: Re: Karmic Koala release > > > Hi folks, as you know the Data Beez + Karmic Koala party is fast > approaching. Some of the Orb SWARM crew were at the shop fixing > robots last night, and we should have two ready to go for Thursday. > This weekend would be a good time to start the word-of-mouth campaign. > I am attaching a simple flier image which you are welcome to use -- > feedback on this welcome. The modernhacker.com/shows link is still > under development. > > I'm planning to post an announcment on the following websites. If you > think of any more, please go ahead and post there, or if you'd prefer > send a mail asking somebody else to do it. > > Upcoming > Squid List > Flavor Pill > Fun Cheap SF > dorkbot-blabber mailing list > Noisebridge mailing list > > Also Grant was going to post on the Ubuntu-CA list, and one of us > should also hit the various LUG lists. > > >>> On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 1:29 PM, Jesse Zbikowski >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Hi party people: here's where the SF Karmic event stands. Jordan has >>>> generously offered to let us piggyback on an 8-bit DJ party >>>> extravaganza he is helping out with (along with his friend Morgan) and >>>> I think we should take him up on this offer. Last time there was a >>>> great synergy between the groups, and I hope to see Linux people >>>> discover some cool music, as well as for a broader audience to be >>>> exposed to Linux. Also Chris, who did an awesome VJ set at the Jaunty >>>> party, is interested to participate so Yay! We also have the Orb >>>> SWARM crew on board to perform with their (Linux-based) robots again, >>>> which I think will work out even better this time around. >>>> >>>> The party is being held at DNA Lounge on Thursday November 12, which >>>> is two weeks after the Karmic release. I think this is a good >>>> timeframe because it avoids Halloween weekend which is already hectic. >>>> There are a number of advantages of DNA over Caffeine, such as much >>>> better Internet access and a huge space for the Orbs to roll around >>>> (they were pretty cramped at the last show). >>>> >>>> If anybody is interested to throw a smaller get together in addition >>>> at Caffeine closer to the actual release, such as the date itself (I >>>> heard October 28), I am more than happy to book this as well. It >>>> could be a more low-key event with a DJ and folks hanging out upstairs >>>> with laptops. We could try to get the Free Software Song going again. >>>> >>>> The 8-bit / Karmic party is being billed as "Data Beez" and >>>> performances run from 8-11. We are designating 7-8 as the >>>> Installfest, although of course everyone is free to keep installing >>>> stuff all night. Maybe we could get some Linux LAN games going too. >>>> There is going to be some small reasonable cover charge for admission >>>> to the show, but anyone who comes to the Installfest with a laptop >>>> before 8 gets in free. If you don't have a laptop to bring but you >>>> want to volunteer to help with the Installfest, we will also have an >>>> RSVP list for volunteers to get in before 8, I was thinking of going >>>> with [email protected]. >>>> >>>> So basically we should promote the hell out of this party to celebrate >>>> Linux, check out some top-of-the-line 8-bit music, and bring in a few >>>> people to help cover the expenses of bringing this great crew of >>>> artists in from NYC and elsewhere. Here's some links to the tunes: >>>> >>>> http://www.8bitpeoples.com/ >>>> http://mp3death.us/ -- Ubuntu-us-ca mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-us-ca
