| Adding cool technology to the Ingenuity Fest
It was one thing to conceive a festival that merges the arts and technology. It seemed another to raise the profile of technology without sedating the audience. Still, Richard Weiss, assistant director of the 2007 Ingenuity Fest, thought it could be done. And now, with about $900,000 raised and hundreds of artists lined up for the third annual event in July, festival co-founder James Levin has let Weiss and others persuade him to give tech more respect at Ingenuity. The festival takes place Thursday, July 19, through Sunday, July 22, in the Playhouse Square neighborhood. The Palace, State and Ohio theaters, as well as the 14th Street Theatre south of Euclid Avenue, will be home to ongoing art installations and interactive events. Art and performances will take place on the street and in now-vacant storefronts as well.
Women in the Search Industry
As I viewed all the women in the search industry, I couldn't help but be struck by one observation: most of the women I shared lunch with were heavily involved in search engine advertising. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Search engine advertising is a rather challenging and detail-oriented niche. Kudos to my colleagues with the skills and patience to effectively compete in this arena. Nevertheless, where were the women like me? Where were the techie women? Right- and left-brain thinking in search In her Search Chicks column, our illustrious Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Lieb, made this observation: In 2001, [Search Engine Strategies] had little to do with marketing and a lot to do with Web site development's (even) geekier aspects. Of course, I disagree, being a geek myself.
Find a picture-perfect getaway in Pittsburgh
If you're yearning for a weekend escape, spring's the perfect time to visit the city. Pittsburgh, just a short flight from Albany, has something to offer just about everyone. Not quite the Northeast yet not quite the Midwest, the city is a unique blend of both. It's big enough to offer world-class museums and cultural venues, small enough to make navigating simple, and hip enough to offer some great food. Best of all, it's surprisingly affordable, whether you're planning a couples' getaway or a weekend trip with the kids. .
Real Genius
Oscar goodwill in the doofy thriller Perfect Stranger, and "Adult Swim" dives into movies with Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters.
MUSIC: Conor Oberst is back with his sixth Bright Eyes studio LP, the Americana-tinged Cassadaga. Also busy of late: Nick Cave, who rolls out an awesome self-titled album from new side project Grinderman (sample song title: "No Pussy Blues"). Blonde Redhead continue to refine their indie-prog on 23, while arch postpunk Brits Maxïmo Park return with Our Earthly Pleasures.
DVD: Do you like your cinematic failures with a wink or without? In the latter category is Emilio Estevez's Bobby, while a new edition of Shanghai Surprise pokes fun at its own absurdity with "Fans Unite!" commentary, in which fans justify their love for the film.
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