Change 22788

Time Attribute with previous and current values
Change #22788
2013-08-22
17:30:31

create Calagator::Event 1250464758 Flux Grand Opening Roll back

description nil → Our first public opening will be September 27th at 6pm featuring an unconference style series of 10 minute talks covering why a feminist hackerspace is necessary in Portland and related topics. Flux — a new hackerspace in Portland — is the work of a small group of artists and hackers. We found ourselves frustrated with the difficulty of finding welcoming, affordable space for hardware workshops in Portland, OR. It’s easy to talk software at a bar-- but you can’t very well solder arduino boards over brewskies! Also, as members of “traditionally underrepresented populations,” we found that existing meetups and maker spaces just didn’t represent us or cater to our needs. Where are the women, the people of color, the queer folk, the blue collar workers? Where are our trusted allies? The technology world is often a binder full of testosterone. We’re tired of the exclusivity that pervades tech culture in this town-- so we’re taking action! Flux aims to create a new culture of artists, makers, benders and breakers in Portland, OR. Our workshop is filled with people and tools to help members navigate the technical and emotional hurdles of finishing their dream projects. As an all-volunteer group, FLUX prides itself on maintaining an explicitly feminist space. We strive to make technology inclusive for people of all backgrounds and technical abilities. To that end, we welcome makers of all genders, orientations, and ethnic and cultural heritages.
end_time nil → 2013-09-27 20:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250464758
start_time nil → 2013-09-27 18:00:00 -0700
title nil → Flux Grand Opening
url nil → http://www.fluxlab.io
venue_details nil → Building is locked at 6pm, someone should be at the door to let you in.
venue_id nil → 202393992