Jorlem Wrote:I was at the Maker Faire in Ann Arbor (not in Detroit, but counts as part of Metro Detroit, I think), and it was really cool. Make sure to take the time to explore the Henry Ford Museum while you're there (The Maker Faire is on grounds of the museum, took up its parking lots last year, as well as quite a bit of space in the museum itself.), tons of cool stuff. I think entry to the Faire also nets you museum admission, so there shouldn't be a problem there. Also, be sure to to go on the Rouge River Factory tour if you can. You can get tickets at the museum front desk, and it is not something to miss.Heh. I actually spent a full day at the Henry just two Sundays ago. Ironically enough, it was due to a calendar failure on my part -- I'd signed up for two training courses (Epilog laser cutter and AutoCAD 2012 basics) at TechShop, which is just a mile or so away... and I drove all the way down there (2hrs each way) on THE WRONG SUNDAY. Bleagh. So, since I was in the neighborhood, and I haven't been to the Henry in years, I just trotted over and made a day of it. Even caught the old Corliss steam engine being operated.
I'm not even thinking about doing GreenField Village until the weather cools down substantially, though. Maker Faire is going to be plenty tough enough unless the temperatures break this week.