BuildStrong » MakeShift http://buildstrongproductions.com Making the world a better place through Music Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:23:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Check out and support Make.Shift Project http://buildstrongproductions.com/blog/check-out-and-support-make-shift-project/ http://buildstrongproductions.com/blog/check-out-and-support-make-shift-project/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:54:23 +0000 admin http://buildstrongproductions.com/?p=1481

Check out our Kickstarter page to see a video about our new building, and contribute to renovations!

Make.Shift is transforming an historic auto body shop into an all-ages arts and music hub, which will host all-ages concerts, affordable band practice space, a local art gallery, resource library and more. We’re partnering with WHAAM (Whatcom All-Ages Arts and Music) to make it happen!

The Mission
We’re a 501c3 nonprofit organization that supports independent musicians through environmentally friendly programs.

The Projects
$5,000 of our fundraising goal is earmarked for the renovation of our new space. Your tax-deductible contribution will also help maintain two current projects:

The Power Wheel bicycle generators, which are used to power live music in the pacific northwest, and to raise community awareness of sustainable energy alternatives.

The Magic Van, a biodiesel SWAT van we use to transport independent musicians on concert tours throughout the pacific northwest. This program helps make touring more affordable for musicians by reducing the cost of gas. By using biodiesel, we also help lighten the environmental impact of touring.

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Make.Shift Project put on a great event, “the Pedal Power: a Bicycle Generator Workshop”, for the local Bellingham community to show people how to build a bike generator. Each workshop participant received written building instructions to take home.

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Licensed electricians from Mac&Mac Electric instructed participants how to build a bike-powered generator that can power anything from basic household appliances to a live concert. Mac&Mac electricians built a bike generator similar to Make.Shift’s current “Power Wheel” bike generator. These Power Wheels are used by Make.Shift to power live shows indoors and outdoors in Bellingham.

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All proceeds went to benefit Make.Shift, a Bellingham-based 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping struggling musicians while lessening their impact on the environment. The American Museum of Radio and Electricity offers a variety of dynamic science education classes, workshops and events through their SPARK (Science Powered Adventures for Real Kids) program. AMRE is also a 501c3 nonprofit organization and can be reached at www.amre.us or 360.738.3886.

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The Power Wheel is currently on display in the front window of AMRE. Take a look!

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The bike in action:
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PHOTOS BY MATT MCDONALD | EQUAL MOTION

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What: “Pedal Power: a Bicycle Generator Workshop”
When: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, January 30
Where: American Museum of Radio & Electricity, 1312 Bay Street
Price: $10
All ages welcome

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Make.Shift will present “Pedal Power: a human-driven bicycle generator workshop” at Bellingham’s Museum of Radio and Electricity from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 30. Licensed electricians from Mac&Mac Electric will instruct participants on how to build a bike-powered generator that can power anything from basic household appliances to a live concert.

Mac&Mac electricians will be building a bike generator similar to Make.Shift’s current “Power Wheel” bike generator. Make.Shift uses the Power Wheel to power live shows indoors and outdoors in Bellingham, educating the music community about its environmental impact. Workshop participants will also receive written building instructions to take home.

No materials are required. This workshop is safe for all ages. Please contact Make.Shift at info@makeshiftproject.com or 510.499.0535 to reserve a spot.

All proceeds will benefit Make.Shift, a Bellingham-based 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping struggling musicians while lessening their impact on the environment. The American Museum of Radio and Electricity offers a variety of dynamic science education classes, workshops and events through their SPARK (Science Powered Adventures for Real Kids) program. AMRE is also a 501c3 nonprofit organization and can be reached at www.amre.us or 360.738.3886.

The Power Wheel is currently on display in the front window of AMRE. Take a look! Please contact make.shift for Power Wheel photo opportunities.

Cat Sieh
Chair, Make.Shift
www.makeshiftproject.com

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