Newmindspace in 2008

It's been a busy year, Toronto! We put on eight free events in Toronto
this year and one epic streetcar party. We will continue to repeat our
favourite events and try new ones, even if we're not sure they will work.
If you have any ideas for us, send them our way!

Also, before we forget: if you want reduced admission for this Friday's
RANDOMLAND with A-TRAK and Junior Sanchez:
http://newmindspace.com/randomland 
               :) 
            


* YEAR IN REVIEW

+ This year began with the disastrous Snow Day in February, a hilarious
but ill-fated attempt to make snow in Trinity Bellwoods Park.

http://newmindspace.com/snowday.php

+ Next was our annual Easter Egg Hunt in March, the anniversary of the
event that started it all. We will be turning three this year!

http://www.newmindspace.com/wiki/?q=node/8

+ Our Toronto pillow fight in May saw hundreds gather in front of City
Hall to do battle of feathered proportions 
               :) 
             You can definitely expect to
see another one of these in the New Year, perhaps at night!

http://newmindspace.com/pillowfighttoronto.php

+ Castles in the Sky in July, the sequel to Flight of Fancy, was a
renegade street parade that went from the street to the subway to the
beautiful waterfront. Definitely expect another one in 2008 with a brand
new route.

http://newmindspace.com/castlesinthesky.php

+ We were pleased and honoured to participate in this year's Nuit Blanche,
even though we faced some theft-related setbacks. Check out some beautiful
photos here:

http://newmindspace.com/stringofdiamonds.php

+ Perhaps the largest Capture the Flag game in history, 1600 people
gathered in Toronto's Financial District in October for a massive game in
the streets. Our "last game ever" idea in 2006 obviously didn't last 
               :-P 
            

http://newmindspace.com/capturetheflag2007.php

+ Halloween was a good old-fashioned subway party, with costumed friends
ghostriding the train 
               :) 
            

http://newmindspace.com/ghostride.php

+ Our largest event ever was our lightsaber battle in front of the ROM. It
was beautifully chaotic, and we learned how to make the next one better,
safer and more organized. This is probably our favourite video:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=X4GsT67DQ1o

+ And just last weekend, we had our most fun streetcar party ever! And,
almost as importantly, we made back just about all the money we spent on
CTF and lightsabers, bringing us back to $0 
               :) 
            

Check out Air`leth's awesome photos here: http://tinyurl.com/2hgfha

We look forward to more amazing, epic, wonderful adventures in the streets
and below with you! Stay tuned to our website and this mailing list for
the most up to date info!

* MISC fundraising stuff

If anybody out there is experienced with fundraising for non-profit arts
organizations and would be interested in volunteering their time, or if
anybody knows anything about becoming a registered non-profit, or about
writing grant applications, please let us know 
               :) 
            

Alternatively, you can always donate at http://newmindspace.com/donate.php

               :) 
            


* OTHER EVENTS we highly recommend!

~ DECEMBER ~~~

A.D/D.'s RANDOMLAND @ CiRCA

+ We look forward to a new year of our friendship with A.D/D., which is
celebrating its third birthday! If you would like reduced admission to
their birthday party this Friday, check out

http://www.newmindspace.com/random

+ Also, don't miss the Kensington Market Festival of Lights to celebrate
the Solstice this Friday, which holds the distinction as being the longest
night of the year 
               :) 
            

http://redpepperspectaclearts.org/

~ JANUARY ~~~

+ Stay tuned for a party we are putting together with our friends from The
Rothko Institute and VelcroRocket at CiRCA on January 4th 
               :) 
             Featuring
FLIM, ill gates (aka The Phat Conductor) and Dingokiller. Details TBA 
               :) 
            

+ Also, we will be teaming up with City of Toronto Special Events at the
end of the month for Wild on Winter, part of WinterCity. Check out our
interactive installation in Nathan Phillips Square!

~ FEBRUARY ~~~


              *For Parents and Children*
             We are happy to be participating in Bunch's
Family Dance Party on February 3rd 
               :) 
             "from 2-5 PM, Bunch, City of Toronto
Special Events and CiRCA, invite kids and parents to relive the
fabulousness of Andy Warhol's Factory Parties at a special edition of an
equally notorious gathering, Toronto's own Bunch Family Dance Party."

More info here: http://bunchfamily.ca/fdp.htm


* HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We echo the advice of Nonsense NYC for New Year's:

"Be with people you love, and try to not spend the night running around
trying to find the right place to be; dancefloors are more fun than cabs
and subways. And finally, take chances and share your kisses."


* LOVE LOVE LOVE

Lori * Kevin
Newmindspace
http://www.newmindspace.com

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