the idea: run an ad campaign for a bookstore by putting sleepers next to their favorite main characters the ideator: ACW Grey Tel-Aviv and Steimatzky About two weeks ago I finally got a library card in Massachusetts. It’s been on my mind ever since I moved here two years ago, and finally I had everything I needed (mainly …
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the idea: desgin a city that is easy to get around and has everything a person needs to live the ideator: Three kids from one of my summer classes Teaching is a fluid beast. You make lesson plans, fill in the details, and then you get in the classroom and realize that none of it will …
the idea: add a working clock to the middle of a necklace the ideator: Rebecca D.Antonio I met Rebecca a little over a month ago while we were at SomerStreets. She was at the table next to mine selling her jewelry while I sold my book. During our four hours out in the sun we talked …
the idea: set up an outside library where people can take a book and leave a book the ideator: James Fox and Akil Williams The Somerville public library has recently decided to do something a little different: the Little Library. It lives on Broadway in Ball Square, across the street from SoundBites and the Ball Square Cafe. …
the idea: sing Total Eclipse of the Heart in the style of 18 different divas the ideator Christina Bianco It’s a Monday and we all need a good laugh, so here’s one: spot-on impersonations of 18 different divas singing Total Eclipse of the Heart. I may have missed the 80’s, but even I know this …
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the idea: a new forum for tiny, local masterpieces the ideator: Judith Klausner and Steve Pomeroy The Micro Museum in Union Square is officially open! The tiny, completely un-intimidating museum showcases local artists in miniature. It was, in part, inspired by the fact that Somerville, MA is the city with the second highest number of artists per capita …
the idea: depict the innovation of loneliness the ideator: Shimi Cohen This idea needs little introduction. It describes the evolution and the current condition of human social structure, culminating in the innovation of loneliness. It’s second role is as a critique of social media, or at least of online social platforms replacing conversations.
the idea: screen the Shining on 35 millimeter film the ideator: the Brattle Theater I’m not much of a movie aficionado. In fact, I’m not one at all. I mostly watch movies to fill in the time or to make noise in the background of my studio while I paint. But tonight I was brought along …
the idea: get a bunch of people out to a farm for music, veggies, and art the ideator: Avi Salloway Through a series of fortunate events I was asked by Avi’s girlfriend, Laura, to come be manage the arts tent this past Sunday at the Moonshine Music Series. This small series of festivals takes place on …
the idea: play the Presto movement (titled Summer) of Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” on electric guitar the ideator: Tina S and Patrick Rondat, her guitar teacher I recently decided that there are two types of singer-songwriters: those who love to sing so they learn guitar, and those who love to play guitar so they learn to …