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DEM III
The Rubber Monkey Puppet Company is once again hosting its Deus Ex Machina festival. This year the festival will be held in Chicago at The Peter Jones Gallery, 1806 West Cuyler, in Chicago.

"You'll never think about toys or art the same way again."

"...making noises previously unknown in the universe."

"...something of a trascendental experience."

- Sara Burrows
Pioneer Press

What is Deus Ex Machina?
Deus Ex Machina (pronounced "day-us ex mockeenah") is the original festival of machines, robots, contraptions, gadgets, and devices creating art and music on their own.

Since the first Deus Ex Machina festival in the Autumn of 2001, DEM has been the testing ground of over 30 inventors and artists, and over 50 different contraptions.

". . . Blowing fuses and manifesting genious."

- Andy Early,
New City

". . . stimulated out of their minds!! . . . spent the whole next day making stuff out of cardboard and glue."

- Sean Hopp,
Mathbat Records

More Than Just Machines . . .

Friday, September 16th
6:00 PM - Midnight - Opening Reception & Machine Exhibit. Complimentary Food & Beverages will be served.
9:00 PM - Live Performances
>>See Schedule<<

Saturday, September 17th
Machine Exhibit - 6:00 PM - Midnight
9:00 PM - Live Performances
>>See Schedule<<

Friday, September 23rd
Machine Exhibit - 6:00 PM - Midnight
9:00 PM - Live Performances
>>See Schedule<<

Saturday, September 24th
Machine Exhibit - 6:00 PM - Midnight
9:00 PM - Live Performances
>>See Schedule<<

Sunday, September 25th
5:00 PM - Circuit Bending Workshop
10:00 PM - Live Performances
>>See Schedule<<

Need More Info?
For more information on how to participate either as a Contraptionist or as a volunteer please contact us.