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Aaron James Draplin talks design in Waterloo

The man from Portland, Traverse City, and many points south of the border, designer and all-around-good-guy, Mr. Aaron James Draplin,…

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Robots? Yeah, we got that in Waterloo!

Last weekend, the annual FIRST Robotics Regional Competition was held at the University of Waterloo.  I go every year.  Smart high school students making ‘bots and competing in a challenge that changes each year.  What’s not to like?

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#TEDxWaterloo 2012 was a great time

TEDxWaterloo once again delivered an amazing experience.  So good to catch up with old friends and meet a whack of new friends.  An unreasonable amount of pictures follow…

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Artists support THEMUSEUM at The Brush Off

                               Local artists came out in force to support THEMUSEUM Saturday night at The Brush Off event.  This live painting event was AWESOME, and you’ll be kicking yourself if you missed it.  The artists generously donated their time and also … Continue reading

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The Talent Next Door launched and the people responded

Brohemus and I hit up the launch of The Talent Next Door, a book compiled by Craig Musselman and comprised of work from 142 local artists.  Silicon W hosted the reception in the old Boehmer Box building on Duke.  You … Continue reading

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Movember Ball 2011 at THEMoSEUM == super-fun

Last Thursday, my brohemus Dave White, and I headed on down to THEMUSEUM (rebranded THEMoSEUM for the night) to chill out at the end of Movember celebration: KW Movember Ball.  And by “chill out” I mean “get our party freak … Continue reading

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kwartzlab rocks Hacky Halloween!

On Saturday, Waterloo Region’s super-duper makerspace, kwartzlab, set up shop at THEMUSEUM to engage the community in an awesome event that involved building electronic candles and carving cool pumpkins.  Dubbed “Hacky Halloween”, this KW Awesome Foundation-funded event really highlighted kwartzlab’s … Continue reading

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Never grew up: love the parade!

Oktoberfest parade down King St. in Waterloo Region is a happy ritual.  For front row seats you need to roll out at 07:15 for the 08:30 start.  The temperature is a roll of the dice: shirt sleeves one year and … Continue reading

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Ignite Waterloo #6–great energy, great venue!

Rockin’ good time last night at Ignite Waterloo #6 down at Whistle Bear Golf Club! With frequent updates on Game #7 and the LRT vote, plus picture-perfect weather, cold beer, great art, and lots of friends, we had a great … Continue reading

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Steel Rails c’mon c’mon

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