So, does anyone plan on attending the Art of Video Games exhibit at the Smithsonian? It starts the 16th of March with a "Gamefest" all weekend and continues until the 30th of September. Here is the schedule for the opening weekend. "GameFest Schedule Mark your calendars to join us from March 16-18, 2012, for three days of insightful talks by video game pioneers, panel discussions where you can meet designers and artists, movie screenings, costume photo-ops, and hands-on play. Visit our website for more information. Friday, March 16, 2012 3-6 p.m. - Evolution of Video Games - Panel Discussions 7 p.m. - Nolan Bushnell: Video Games in Retrospect (advance registration required) 8:30 p.m. - Film: TRON Saturday, March 17, 2012 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. - Open play, craft activities, live action gaming with Spontaneous Art and dj MKO, and musical performances by 8 Bit Weapon and Triforce Quartet. 5 p.m. - It's All in the Design with Robin Hunicke 7 p.m. - Film: The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters Sunday, March 18, 2012 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. - Open play, craft activities, live action gaming with Spontaneous Art and dj MKO, and musical performances by ComputeHer, 8 Bit Weapon, and Triforce Quartet. " I plan on attending the "GameFest" as long as work doesn't interfere. I also plan on knocking back some brews and as long as you are of legal drinking age, feel free to join me.
