A very fun flash mob is being planned for the evening of July 2nd, in San Luis Obispo. We need exactly 18 people (we'll take more, and older kids are very welcome). The event will last for roughly 45 minutes of your time (6:45 to 7:30 pm) if you have it to spare, and of course it will be tremendous fun, we promise. E-mail us if you want to be part of RIP's inaugural ceremonies!
We do have one requirement, that you'll let us post pictures of the event, with captions (only first names), here and over there.
About the projects
When: Friday, December 2nd and Saturday 10th, 2011, from 6-9pm -- Dining in Public (DIP), a multi-course, free-range event exploring the connection between belly, mind and funny bone. An exhibit goes up on Friday 2nd and our live event will be on Saturday 10th from 6-9pm. At ARTS Space Obispo, 570 Higuera St., #165 in SLO.
When: Friday, January 7, 2011, from 6 pm-9 pm -- Happy in Public. San Luis Obispo readers share the words that make them happy: ARTS Space Obispo, 570 Higuera St., #165 in SLO.
When: August 2010 -- An experiment in print: San Louie.
When: Saturday, May 15, 2010 -- Typing In Public!
When: Now & Ongoing -- Read all about Library! now installed at the Sanitarium in San Luis Obispo.
When: Ongoing -- We're attempting to build a visual rest stop on Flickr, for anything related to reading in the wide open public. And here's a list of articles from our web travels.
When: August 1, 2009
What: Reading In Public (RIP!) was formed to celebrate the written word by way of community performance in public spaces. The project began as a response to the shifting landscape in publishing, and the realization that more and more of us are writing in public, as bloggers and tweeters, for instance. Similarly, we sought to broadcast words in public, through the simple act of reading on a noisy street corner, or as performance, with readers directly engaging onlookers.
On Saturday, August 1st, beginning at 10am, we wheeled the Reading Chair to various downtown locations in San Luis Obispo, California, where assigned readers took turns sitting and reading. Our readers were people of all ages and walks of life who shared a passion not only for words, but for story telling. They chose their own reading materials and crafted their own performances.
Thanks to everyone who joined us wherever they saw the Reading Chair. We'll see you same time next year :)
We're currently working on several smaller projects, so do check back for updates. And you can always see who's reading outdoors, worldwide, right here.
The Reading Chair
Our Friends
Anam Cre Pottery
BlackHorse Espresso
CWA Studios
Humankind
Linnaea's Cafe
New Times SLO
Robert E. Kennedy Library
Sally Loo's Cafe
SLO Children's Museum
SLO County Library
SLO Little Theater
SLO UPS
Steynberg Gallery
The Sanitarium
The Tribune
ARTS Obispo, the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council. ARTS Obispo is a nonprofit, arts advocacy group that works to advance the arts in SLO County.
Our online friends:
Gapers Block Book Club
Jacket Copy, Los Angeles Times
Re-nest.com
Design Observer
International Reading Association
Uppercase
Blue Ant Studio
The Dave Congalton Show!
We were on the radio on Tuesday, May 11th, 2010, and Monday, July 27th, 2009. That's Dave and Mardi above, sitting on the Reading Chair and ottoman. Listen to the 2010 podcast here and the 2009 podcast here.
Images from a flashmob
Uppercase Magazine
Mignon and Catherine did an interview with photographer Paul Octavious for issue 4 of Uppercase magazine, a truly wonderful publication done by Janine Vangool in Calgary. Here is a preview of issue 4, along with a list of stockists and information for ordering online (you can buy one copy or order a subscription).
(About Mignon & Catherine)