dorkbot takes Fantastic Fest
Fantastic Fest, the Alamo Drafthouse’s festival of fantasy, horror and sci-fi films, teams with dorkbot to celebrate Austin’s electric oddities. We’re programming Fantastic Fest’s opening night party on Thursday, September 20, 10 pm. Filmmakers, freaks, oddballs, gorehounds, sci-fi nerds, fantasy freaks and cineasts of all flavors convene on Austin from around the country for this badass festival. dorkbot is proud to inaugurate this year’s fest with a parade of fire, sparks and digital daring.
In the words of Tim League, the Alamo’s co-owner and Fantastic Fest instigator:
“We are also proud to announce that the opening night party will feature an electronic onslaught by Dorkbot Austin. This town is a hotbed for the crossover intersection of creativity and electronics/engineering professionals. What that means for us is a chance to sip cocktails while cheering on the loud, crazed and potentially dangerous robotic shenanigans of Austin’s nerdcore elite. Tesla coil in attendance, no pacemakers allowed.”
This special dorkbot event, which will include booze, food and all sorts of goodies, is only available to Fantastic Fest ticket holders. Tickets are still available here.
Get Bent!
Artificial Music Machine and ElectronicAustin present a free evening of circuit bending and experimental audio performances by local artists, at Gomi (233 W. 2nd Street) this Friday, August 3rd. Hands-on workshop from 7pm-8:30pm, followed by performances from 8:30pm-10pm.
Lineup of performers:
- Eric Archer (Visitor Q, Numbers on the Mast)
- Matthew Thies (Visitor Q, Numbers on the Mast)
- Operation Playmate (Erich Ragsdale, Lori Varga, et al)
- Thomas Fang (Inversion Effect) + the Furby Youth Choir