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2012 - The SMART Gallery contains more than just artwork - it is a gallery of the mind, celebrating some of the highlights of our culture. SMART holds space for artists and makers of all kinds as well as scientists and creative thinkers of our day.
SMART showcases installations and digital artwork as well as pieces with a particular focus on technical skill. The lounge doubles as a speaker forum. There are also a variety of workshops available.
SMART: where Science Meets ART.
MORE INFO: Website | Facebook Event
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2012 - Mindshare 50! In May 2012, join hundreds of the most influential and cultured Angelenos in the Arts District of downtown as Mindshare LA celebrates its 50th consecutive month of salons and workshops!
The three day event will feature fascinating speakers, musicians and performers centered around a full day of inspiring talks, entertainment and art as we collectively explore "WHAT COMES NEXT?" for ourselves, our culture and our planet.
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2011 - In fact since 2008, The Tuxedo Tyrants have dressed up in their fanciest garb and terrorized numerous neighborhoods of LA, with decadent behavior and tall tales of their exploits.
But now, with the announcement their first 2011 event, they usher in a new era. In an effort to win back some community kharma - while still infusing their legendary brand of fancy hedonism, the Tyrants are nor teaming up with local organizations to benefit the community. OK, perhaps over a glass of champagne or three.
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2010 - ProjectFresh Presents was a 6 month experiment launched as a complimentary event series to the already much acclaimed Mindshare LA. It offered a forum for topical, focused discussion and an opportunity to explore how we can turn inspiration into action within our community.
The popular discussions were soon followed by other nights of cause-based and independent movie screenings which also brought in cast, crew and experts for Q&A panels. The series proved so successful that it incorporated into the Mindshare LA brand.
MORE INFO: Archive | Tickets | Twitter | Facebook
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2010 - The Institute brings together 3 veteran Burning Man theme camps: False Profit, LLC; The Phage & Relaxomatic.
For the last 3 years, The Institute has created a forum that showcases the distinct talents of all three entities: music, design and science.
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2009 - Cause Its My Birthday took the lessons of The Tuxedo Travels to another level: 7 days, 7 cities, 7 parties.
By leveraging social media and crowd sourced events in seven cities (New York, Miami, New Orleans, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles) the duo raised $20k for malaria prevention.
At its core, the project highlighted birthdays as a time to think not about what we want, but more about what we have to give.
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2009 - Syyn Labs was formed from within the Mindshare LA community to bring together art and design with science and technology.
Coined “The League of Extraordinary Nerds” by Fast Company Magazine, Syyn Labs is a Los Angeles-based creative collective that fuses the worlds of technology and interactive sciences with artistic mediums to design and construct visually dynamic spectacles that inspire thought and provoke conversation - such as building the RGM music video for OK Go - which has been viewed over 30m online views.
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2007 - The Tuxedo Travels was one of the earliest projects to combine social media with global adventure as a means to raise money for charitable causes.
The path followed a 6000mi route from Hong Kong to London and the two delegates, one from the US and one from the UK, wore nothing but tuxedos for almost six months!
MORE INFO: Website (including CNN coverage...)
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2006 - Mindshare LA has holds monthly workshops, salons and movie screenings that gather hundreds of Angelenos for evenings of inspiration and interaction. Our main event held on the 3rd Thursday of the month includes live music, games, art and a curated program of short, eclectic presentations.
Over the years Mindshare has become a mecca for intellectuals, artists, scientists and other progressive characters to meet, broaden their perspective and expand their networks.
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