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NextAid at WIRED Nextfest

This fall, WIRED Magazine is bringing its vision of a new world's fair to Los Angeles. Experience more than 160 bold and exciting exhibits from scientists, researchers, and inventors around the globe including robots, personal flying vehicles, Mars suits, a virtual climbing wall and vein viewers. WIRED NextFest features innovations in communication, design, entertainment, exploration, health, play, robots, transportation, security, and green living.  

NextAid is the exclusive provider of musical entertainment and DJs for the fourth annual Wired NextFest. Join NextAid there as we delve into the future of sustainable living and of finding sustainable solutions for our children in South Africa.

Experience the Future WIRED NextFest
September 14 - 16
Los Angeles Convention Center
South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
NextAid Booth: South Hall (J and K) 1201

Visitors of all ages are welcome. The fourth annual NextFest is begins with "Education Day" on Thursday, September 13 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and will provide an opportunity for students and teachers in the Los Angeles area to experience this educational and interactive event for free.

WIRED NextFest will be open to the general public
Friday, September 14 from 12 noon – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday September 15 from 9:00a.m. – 6:00p.m.
Sunday September 16 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tickets are $20 per day for each public day (14th, 15th, 16th)
www.wirednextfest.com

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NextAid provides beats in the Lounge
Come listen to tunes provided by NextAid and Om Records' DJs in the Lounge. Meet the people who are mixing the beats of our generation to provide hope for the next. Visit the NextAid booth to find out how you can help develop sustainable solutions for children orphaned by AIDS in Africa.
Read about the DJs playing in the Lounge and afterparty.

Thursday, September 13, Education Day
AquaVee (Create:Fixate) 9a-1p

Thursday - Hitachi Private Opening Night VIP Party Sept 13
Vikter Duplaix 6:30-8:30

Friday Sept 14
Fil Latorre (Stap[e SF) 2-4 p
Cool Rob G (Om Records) 4-6 p

Saturday Sept 15
Morgan Alexander 11-1 p
DJ Haul (Om Records, Afrodisiac Sound System) 1-3 p

Sunday Sept 16
Travis "tk" disko (gun club/smash hit music co) 11-1 p
Raul Campos (KCRW) 1-3 p

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Come visit our booth in Test Drive
www.wirednextfest.com/inform/test_drive.php

What's on display at our booth:

NextAid will have a booth space in the Test Drive area of NextFest Attendees will be able to take a self-guided tour of the NextAid village project in South Africa and will have the opportunity to make a donation. Items offered in exchange for donations will include custom temporary tattoos (for the kids), custom mouse-pads, the 2005 Om Records/NextAid benefit CD compilation called reBOOT , and NextAid branded caps. Most importantly, philanthropists and corporations will be able see a display of buildings that can be "adopted" Visit www.nextaid.org/adoptaproject.htm

Experience Test Drive is an exciting interactive zone at WIRED NextFest where visitors can try out a selection of hot new products that are or will soon be commercially available. Test Drive features hands-on demonstrations from some of the world's most innovative publishing, computing, environmental, and entertainment companies.

Saturday night benefit After-Party: Next Steps

After a day of mind-expanding exhibits at WIRED's NextFest head down the street to Gallery Row where Infusion Gallery is hosting a fundraiser for  NextAid + Architecture for Humanity Los Angeles .  The evening will consist of an architectural design and art exhibit, a DJ party and a silent art auction , drinks for sale, munchies for free.  Read our press release and see our flyer here. www.nextaid.org www.afhla.org

Next Steps
a WIRED NextFest After-Party
benefit party for NextAid + Architecture For Humanity

Sat. Sept. 15, 2007 5:00pm - 1:00am
$10 rsvp list, $15 at the door
Infusion Gallery in downtown Los Angeles
719 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
www.infusiongallery.com

Featuring:
Cool Rob G www.om-records.com 5-7p
Phil Martin www.noneandone.com 7-8:30p
AquaVee www.myspace.com/missdreamedia 8:30p-10:00
Fil Latorre www.myspace.com/fillatorre 10-11:30
Michele Bass www.labadj.com/michelebass.htm 11:30-1am

RSVP to events@nextaid.org by Saturday 12noon to be on $10 list, $15 donation at the door

Press contact lynn@greengalactic.com