BarCampLA 4 Ahoy!
Posted by Jason Cosper | Filed under BarCamp LA, Events, Geekery
If it’s seemed a little quiet around here, it’s because I’ve been helping plan the latest installment of BarCamp in Los Angeles along with Crystal. A lot of hard work has gone into getting this off the ground and I’d love it if y’all could come check it out. If you know me, you probably know what BarCamp is already — but if you don’t let me fill you in a bit. BarCamp is a totally free, ad hoc conference going on both Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 3 & 4) that covers the whole gambit of tech (and even some non-tech stuff) going on in both LA and around the world. There’s a mix of really great people, really awesome (free) food, a keg, a DJ, presentations and other fun stuff planned for the weekend.
For more info on the venue and the plan for the weekend, check out the BarCampLA wiki and feel free to post any questions you might have about going in the comments here if you’re on the fence. Despite the fact that we’re sort of in crunch time right now — and I’m juggling planning this as well as a handful of other things — I’ll do what I can to not leave anything unanswered.
P.S. Father of the GPL, Richard Stallman is apparently gracing us with his presence. That, plus a visit from Dan Kaminsky ought to make this weekend plenty interesting.
Experimental Jet Set
Posted by Jason Cosper | Filed under BarCamp LA, Events, Film, Frazier, Geek Dinner, Geekery, People, Travel
For somebody who spends most of his free time jockeying a laptop, I’ve actually got a semi-busy social week ahead of me:
- Tomorrow night is April’s BarCamp LA Geek Dinner at Shakey’s in Hollywood. While I’m not so much of a fan of Shakey’s grub, I’m really looking forward to hanging out with the BarCampers again.
- Friday brings the Helvetica screening at USC. I managed to pick up a ticket when they were announced — and it would seem that I have to pay $25 at the door as I didn’t have to pay anything when I RSVP’ed. Part of me is debating going to the Laguna Beach screening instead tho. Tickets are still available for the 9PM show and they’re only $15 via PayPal. Decisions, decisions…
- Sunday morning, I hop a flight to Oakland for a well deserved micro-vacation in San Francisco. It’s really more of a weekend trip than a vacation, but I’m going to be doing my fair share of relaxing. My Monday afternoon is spoken for — I’m supposed to be getting lunch with Andy (and hopefully Leonard) on the Yahoo! campus — but if you’re up for hanging out, drop me a direct message on Twitter (or an IM for that matter). I’ll try to squeeze in some face time with as many folks as I can before I see LCD Soundsystem with Frazier on Monday night and fly home for work early Tuesday morning.
See? That’s a busy week for the likes of me — but I’m looking forward to it…
BarCamp LA 3 Next Weekend!
Posted by Jason Cosper | Filed under BarCamp LA, Events, Geekery
Heads up! The 3rd installment of BarCamp LA is coming up next weekend (March 24th & 25th, 2007) at Little Radio Warehouse in Downtown LA. For those folks who’ve never been to a BarCamp before, it’s a completely free conference (with meals, snacks and beer) where the schedule is open for the attendees to give presentaions on topics they are passionate about. Want to talk about Microformats or web frameworks? Great! Is teaching folks yoga or how to mod their Wii more your speed? That’s totally awesome too!
As with most 2 day BarCamp type events, everyone’s encouraged to stay overnight — so bring your sleeping bag and your laptop — if they’re so inclined. If they do, they’re in for a geekfest that’s guaranteed to last until the wee hours of the morning at the very least.
So if you’re going to be in the LA area that weekend, I’d really love to see you there. Feel free to sign up on the wiki and throw your name on the list at Upcoming.
Sick
Posted by Jason Cosper | Filed under BarCamp LA, Events, Geek Dinner
Sore joints. Stuffy head. Tired. Bloodshot eyes. Yep, I’m straight up sick…
Of course this means that I’m not making it to El Cholo tonight. Sorry BarCampers! I’ll catch you next month, I guess.
BarCamp LA, The Weblog
Posted by Jason Cosper | Filed under BarCamp LA, Events, Geekery
The BarCamp wiki is great for coordinating planning and all, but I’ve got a theory that we can spread the word on BarCamp LA related events (monthly dinners, future BarCamps, etc.) better with a proper weblog. Check it out if you’ve got a second!
P.S. If you’re free the weekend of November 11th & 12th, swing on by the Little Radio Warehouse. The price (free) is right if nothing else… ;)
Last Minute Social Calendar Reminder
Posted by Jason Cosper | Filed under BarCamp LA, Events, Food, Geek Dinner, Geekery
Another month, another LA BarCamp Dinner. Tomorrow’s is at the venerable Canter’s Deli.
If you’re in Los Angeles and not doing anything, why don’t you come join us? We’d be happy to have you!
OPMLosAngeles
Posted by Jason Cosper | Filed under BarCamp LA, Events, Geek Dinner, Geekery, Weblogging
So I was just thinking — it wouldn’t be an altogether horrible idea to get together an OPML or XOXO list of the BarCamp Los Angeles crew’s blogs, would it?
If someone wants to work with me on getting this done, let me know!
Geek, It’s What’s For Dinner
Posted by Jason Cosper | Filed under BarCamp LA, Events, Food, Geek Dinner, Geekery
Just a quick note for all of you LA BarCampers who didn’t migrate themselves over to the Google Group…
Plan to be in the Hollywood area the evening of April 18th, sometime around 8pm. Heather is trying get a Geek Dinner together. If you’re interested in joining us, please go RSVP.
P.S. Does anyone else think it might be a good idea to take the RSVP and planning process back over to the BarCamp LA Wiki?
