1) First Thursday Gallery Walk
The First Thursday Dumbo Gallery Walk is tonight, Thursday, August 4, 2011, between 6-9pm. The gallery walk is free.
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Thursday, August 4, 2011
Doors: 6:30pm / Start: 7:30pm
Free Admission
Galapagos Art Space presents Get Smart, a new type of lecture series that combines discussions from some of the greatest minds in New York City with world-class entertainment and delicious cocktails. Each evening will feature three dynamic 15-minute lectures, punctuated by performances and cocktails befitting of the evening’s conversation. Learning’s finally sexy again at Galapagos every Thursday night. More information.
3) DAC Presents: Search Engine Friendly Family Feud Game Night
DAC Presents: Family Feud
Thursday, August 4th, 7:00PM (Free)
Join on August 4 as two teams duke it out and discover the hidden underbelly of the Internet! In an update to the traditional Family Feud format, two teams of contestants will compete to guess which questions are most commonly asked through Google. Rev your search engines – winners will be awarded a selection of fabulous prizes!
RSVP to angie@couchprojects.com to ensure a place on a team. Walk-in participation is also encouraged. Feeling shy? Come grab a beer and join the audience instead. The excitement starts at 7pm!
Hosted by Angie Waller. Part of (The Missing Library).
Sample Questions:
- According to search engine data, what are things people want to extend? Answer: 1.) Software trial. 2.) Their life. 3.) A room. 4.) Adderalls peak. 5.) Cellphone range.
- According to search engine data, people want to know how these things were done in the old days…. Answers: 1.) How did grandparents have sex? 2.) How did they kill witches? 3.) How did GPS work? 4.) How did they keep chickens?
- Some other tough questions asked of Google: “What artist sings a certain song?,” “How to compose an angry email?” “What is the opposite of deja vu?” and “How do I compliment breasts without making it awkward?”
DAC is participating in the First Thursday gallery walk event on August 4th, 6-8 PM, presented by Two Trees.
4) SYFY MOVIES WITH A VIEW: AN AMERICAN TAIL
Join us for the 12th season of our movie series on Thursdays this summer! Shorts curated by BAMcinématek, DJs from Brooklyn Radio kick off the evening and bike parking provided by Transportation Alternatives, sponsored by Bike and Roll.
