Reading In Public: Ready, set, read!

DINING IN PUBLIC

Aaron Morris
Alida Laursen
Allan Cooper
Brett Bodemer
Bryn Hobson
Catherine Trujillo
Charlotte Alexander
Cruz Wilkinson
Cynthia Meyer
David Gillette
Dawna Davies
Donna Kandel
Enedina Castañeda & Eliot Báez
Francesca Nemko
Fred Hornaday
Hannah Fowler and Isabelle Gillette
Jennifer Manuele
Josephine Crawford
Julie Frankel
Kara Suzuki
Karen Lauritsen
Lena Rushing
Marta Peluso
Mary Kay Harrington
Mignon Khargie
Neal Breton
Nick Wilkinson
Nicolas Laursen
Pacha Hornaday
Pamela Bleisch
Russell Hodin
Russell Swanagon
Ryan Miller
Shaina Morris
Stacy Williams
Tom Fowler
Youssef Alaoui-Fdili

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Ready, set, read!

Location: San Luis Obispo, California. Applications ~~close on Thursday, July 16th~~ are now closed, and a schedule of readers and locations will be posted on Friday, July 24th.

Name:
E-mail address:
In 140 words or less, tell us why you've earned a place on the book chair:
And a few optional bits and pieces.
Favorite author:
All-time favorite book:
And we're curious about how you read. Nothing can substitute for the feel of paper? You love your Kindle? Can't stop tweeting? Tell us, we'd love to know.
Terms: I will abide by all the rules set by Reading In Public for the duration of the project in which I am involved. I will not do anything that breaks the law and interrupts the peace. Reading In Public has the right to stop me from taking part in the project at any time for any reason. I agree that Reading In Public can photograph me taking part in the project, and can publish photographs of my performance on the internet.
I have read and understood the terms

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.