Hillaballoo will include an event in Cafe Orange, called Inspiration Cafe. Inspired and inspiring people are invited to book a ‘top of the hour’ slot to have a conversation with facilitator Sandra Gilfillan. Sandra will draw them out through questions about how they link their personal life with the community and wider world, how they feel about time, what words, art or thoughts inspire them and what specific projects they are trying to achieve. Everyone else is invited to join them at a big table, to just eavesdrop or to share thoughts. We’ll be sending an email to some particular people we know of, but if you want to be involved, please email sandra.gilfillan@gmail.com to book a slot.
June 26, 2007
Today was Farmer’s Market again, and several people agreed to consider a contribution to Hillaballoo. I won’t mention their names, until they are sure. These include three musical offerings, a children’s book stall and ’something’ to explain optics or telescopy, and at least three people saying ‘I’ll have a think’.
There will be no fixed programme, and contributors will be responsible for their own activity (equipment, placing, timing, help needed etc). About two weeks before the event, I’ll send a group email to everyone who has signed up, describing what everyone is going to do. That way, you can see if you need to contact anyone directly if you need to share resources or work out timings (e.g. music) between you.
June 16, 2007
It’s 42 days until Hillaballoo. It’s time to start publicising it so the whole community in and around the Hill knows about it. We will be at the Farmer’s Market next Saturday, on the Telegraph Hill Society table with flyers and ideas. Help with spreading the word would be much appreciated. Here’s how:
Give out some flyers or put up a poster - pick up a few at the Market, or from 152 Waller Road, or email bridget.mckenzie@flowassociates.com for an e-copy, or download one from http://filexoom.com/pupload/view/23437
Send out an email or a listing in a newsletter or blog, using this text:
Hillaballoo is an event celebrating views and visions of Telegraph Hill. Take part or share your own arts and community activities. Or simply enjoy the view and the Amazing Camera Obscura with your picnic and your friends. Saturday 21st July, Top Park and Cafe Orange, Kitto Road, noon til late. See http://hillaballoo.wordpress.com for more.
The publicity will be helped greatly if you can dream up a brilliant contribution of your own, however small, and let us know as soon as you can.
Finally, put the date in the diary and tell your friends.
June 9, 2007
