The Mini Maker Faire will show off how broken things can be made useful again. We hear about that and about the Breakin’ Convention – Charlotte’s foray into the international world of hip-hop dance.
Part One
The “maker movement” started about 10 years ago and is the ultimate in the recycling of discarded or broken electronic equipment. But it’s more than that. It’s a trend that repurposes these random pieces into something new and useful. We hear about Charlotte’s first “Mini-Maker Faire” in the first part of the program.
Guests
Dr. Robert Corbin - Vice President of Learning Experiences at Discovery Place
Jim Smith - Systems Engineer at 3D Systems and Founder of Grassroots Engineering
Part 2
We meet the director of the Breakin’ Convention, a festival taking part this weekend in Charlotte through Blumenthal Arts which will shine a light on hip-hop dance here and around the world.
Guests
Tom Gabbard - Blumenthal Performing Arts President and CEO
Jonzi D - Artistic Director of the Breakin' Convention