First things first we ate dinner from the MeSoHungry food truck parked right outside. The sliders were seriously delicious. Next, we went inside and stared at each other as people kept squeaking in and out of the dense crowd. Since we did not know anyone, we were a bit shy. Abel brought us each a glass of red wine in small clear plastic cups. We sipped and stared at the highly aesthetic literati sidle to-and-fro exuding verve for life. Personal note, I want to feel that again (I love LA). We went into the theater 20 minutes early and found good seats and waited while the crowd filtered in. I took a picture of Jasmine and I then posted it to her mom's Facebook page, how cute.
The talks began, and were all so very different, yet unusually inspiring. John Bates from MindArk spoke about Creating the Metaverse: A World within our World. Frankly it was creepy to hear about how people can dedicate large portions of their lives building a fictional universe. But then again, here I am at my computer. Syuzi Pakhchyan spoke about Code, Cloth + Culture: Imagining Tomorrow's Wardrobe. Her blog investigates "wearable technologies, physical and soft computing, and interactive textile design".
The last speaker was David de Rothschild, the man who built the Plastiki. Wow, what a hysterically funny and highly intelligent man! Naturally, he has his own blog. I felt acutely aware of my empty plastic cup beside me as I saw a photo of a cross sectioned baby albatross stuffed to the gills with plastic debris. Jasmine informed me David was written up in Time magazine. I am intrigued by his favorite book, Tribes by Seth Godin
.We were definitely inspired by the three talks, Jasmine and I loved it! Afterwards we retired on the 3rd story rooftop after party and huddled at the very far left corner. We could see the Vibiana below across the street, what a beautiful building. The night was crisp, and the crowd was exactly why I love LA. They had free beer and wine and all-you-can-eat assorted Porto's pastry puffs. Next time, because there will definitely be a next time, we plan on bringing really talkative friends with us so we can meet some people.
NOVEMBER 18th PROGRAM INCLUDES
7pm / Doors & Cocktail Hour
Mix and mingle with the most exciting minds of LA and enjoy COMPLIMENTARY beer and wine :)
Arriving early? Food will be available from 6:45pm from the MeSoHungry food truck
8:30pm / Program Begins
Introduction from Douglas Campbell / Mindshare LA, Curator & Cofounder
John Bates / Consultant, MindArk
Creating the Metaverse: A World within our World
Creating the Metaverse: A World within our World
Syuzi Pakhchyan / Experience Designer
Code, Cloth + Culture: Imagining Tomorrow's Wardrobe
Code, Cloth + Culture: Imagining Tomorrow's Wardrobe
David de Rothschild / Adventurer and Environmentalist, Adventure Ecology
Tackling Nature Defiancy Through Adventure
Tackling Nature Defiancy Through Adventure
PLUS: A Special Performance by Eban Schletter and his Theremin / Vibraphone Duo!
9:30pm - Midnight / Interactions
DISCUSSIONS: Opportunity to interact with the presenters after the program...
Stay for the ART, MUSIC AND ROOFTOP DRINKS!
FOOD
SKIP DINNER! We'll have MeSoHungry food truck on the premises from 6:45pm-8:30pm. The chef was trained at Cordon Bleu, offering great eats at great prices!
VENUE
The Downtown Independent: 251 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The Downtown Independent: 251 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
PARKING
Street parking as well as inexpensive lots.
Street parking as well as inexpensive lots.
TELL YOUR FRIENDS
Mindshare LA is a unique monthly event which draws a brilliant crowd seeking connections, experiences and exposure to new ideas. Over the past three years a zealous following has developed around what can only be described as Enlightened Debauchery...
Mindshare LA is a unique monthly event which draws a brilliant crowd seeking connections, experiences and exposure to new ideas. Over the past three years a zealous following has developed around what can only be described as Enlightened Debauchery...
IN THE PRESS
Mindshare's ballooning popularity is emblematic of generation steeped in chaos and an unabashed need for personal fulfillment. If you ever come to LA, come to Mindshare.
Mindshare's ballooning popularity is emblematic of generation steeped in chaos and an unabashed need for personal fulfillment. If you ever come to LA, come to Mindshare.
--Fast Company
If you haven't been to a Mindshare LA event, you haven't seen Angelenos at their eclectic best.
If you haven't been to a Mindshare LA event, you haven't seen Angelenos at their eclectic best.
--FlavorPill
A forward-thinking cultural salon. New ideas flow as liberally as the alcohol.
A forward-thinking cultural salon. New ideas flow as liberally as the alcohol.
--Brand X
This is what it would be like if the internet jumped out of the box and grabbed your arm for a trip into Alice's Wonderland of ideas and madmen.
This is what it would be like if the internet jumped out of the box and grabbed your arm for a trip into Alice's Wonderland of ideas and madmen.
--KCET Online (LA PBS affiliate)
A forum for human technology in its most literal form - shared knowledge. Fueled by fancy pastries, an exceptionally well-stocked open bar and a room abuzz with stylish people.
A forum for human technology in its most literal form - shared knowledge. Fueled by fancy pastries, an exceptionally well-stocked open bar and a room abuzz with stylish people.
--LA Weekly
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