Went to the Yuri's Night Festival at the NASA Ames Research Center yesterday. It's part science fair, part art fair, part concert, and all to celebrate Yuri Gargarin, the first man into space on April 12, 1961.
All in all a pretty interesting event. There was even an air show and a fashion show/competition! The fire art installation was interactive and a pretty big hit. Apropos to the theme, the performers all either had a techno or electronic bent.
Environmental issues had a pretty high profile. Almost all food vendors seemed to be organic and there were lots of solar, alternative fuels and electric vehicle exhibits. It was nice to see that trash cans were well marked for recycling and composting. What struck me as odd was that they were giving out glow sticks. Chemicals in plastic tubes destined for the land fill before the night is out just didn't seem to jive. Some cognitive dissonance on the part of the planners.
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