Go Ahead, Make(r) My Day

By Margaret Lyons in Arts & Entertainment on Sep 10, 2008 5:20PM

Oh come all ye tinkerers, nerdy and philanthropic, come ye oh co-ome ye to American Maker.

From the folks who run Make Magazine and Maker Faire, American Maker will honor someone whose tinkering has the potential for greater social good. According to event organizers, "American Maker is a live, day-long program that highlights grassroots innovation in local communities around the country." A panel of judges will select their favorite Chicago "maker," whose project can benefit others, and they'll win $500 and be spotighted in an upcoming issue of Make. The day-long contest is September 20 at the MSI. [Make]