Media Advisory August 26, 2014 Mini Maker Faire to “Make” an Explosive Entrance: EepyBird is Coming to Town Inventors, Designers, Makers and Creators Collide at TELUS Spark Sept 6 & 7 WHAT: The Third Annual Mini Maker Faire is Calgary’s largest showcase of innovation, makers and creativity and it’s happening at TELUS Spark September 6 & 7. Over 150 makers will entice visitors at this family friendly expo, featuring robot makers, 3D printing enthusiasts, engineers, aviation specialists, space art, fine craft, and more. Major Program Announcement: EepyBird is coming to town! In their laboratory deep in the woods of Buckfield, Maine, EepyBird’s Fritz and Stephen and their creative team explore and experiment with Coke and Mentos, sticky notes, paper airplanes, shampoo, and more. They spend countless hours searching for ways to transform these things from everyday life into something new and unforgettable. These mad scientists have appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Ellen, The Today Show, Mythbusters, and performed live in Paris, London, Istanbul, Las Vegas, and even on Wall Street. They have won four Webby Awards, an OMMA Best in Show award, and have been nominated for two Emmys. They’ve even set several Guinness World Records and appeared in videos for Blue Man Group, Barenaked Ladies, and Weezer (the Grammy-­‐winning “Pork & Beans”). Watch EepyBird’s viral online experiments: Extreme Diet Coke & Mentos | Diet Coke & Mentos 2 | Extreme Sticky Note Full program to be announced later this week. WHO: WHEN: Bring yourselves, your family, and your creative spirit. Admission to TELUS Spark includes all the exhibits and experiences normally on offer, plus full access to Mini Maker Faire. Discounted two-­‐day passes available. Learn More Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.makerfaireyyc.ca |#MFYYC| http://mfyyc.tbits.me WHERE: TELUS Spark, the new Science Centre, 220 St. George’s Drive NE T2E 5T2 WHY: Because the world is always brighter when you make something that wasn’t there before. -­‐30-­‐ 403.651.4043 media@sparkscience.ca
TELUS Spark, 220 St. George’s Drive N.E. Calgary, Alberta, T2E 5T2
Media inquiries and advance interview requests with EepyBird should be directed to: Cassondra Dickin, TELUS Spark Maria Elena Hoover, Mini Maker Faire 403.651.4043 or media@sparkscience.ca 403.990.2923 or maria@makerfaireyyc.ca About Calgary’s Mini Maker Faire Maker Faire is a celebration of innovation for individuals who love learning and sharing what they can do. In the last eight years, since the first Maker Faire was held in California, this futuristic arts and crafts fair has become a global phenomenon and has been nicknamed the “Greatest Show and Tell on Earth”. To date, there are more than 100 Mini Maker Faires around the world. Calgary's Maker Faire is produced by the Canadian Maker Foundation, a Calgary based non-­‐profit that cultivates and supports Maker culture in Canada. Shannon Hoover has become the spokesperson and evangelist of the Maker movement in Calgary. About TELUS Spark As a new kind of Science Centre for people of all ages, TELUS Spark’s vision is to foster a community transformed by a culture of curiosity, risk-­‐taking and problem solving. We are a role model and force for innovation driving positive change, through community partnerships that help to cultivate a deeper appreciation, appetite and passion for the areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Visit SparkScience.ca for more information. TELUS Spark is a not-­‐for-­‐profit organization. Charitable business number: 118781079 RR 0001 ###
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TELUS Spark, 220 St. George’s Drive N.E. Calgary, Alberta, T2E 5T2