City of Cambridge to Strive for World Record! #WWKiP

Here's the press release regarding Cambridge's upcoming World Wide Knit in Public Day on June 19.  Please feel free to share it with other knitters.  Would love to make a go of the Guinness World Record! 

From my understanding, there needs to be plenty of volunteers: one volunteer for every 50 knitters!  Please let Sue or Sophie know if you're interested in being a volunteer. Their contact information is at the bottom of the press release. 

For Immediate Release

Cambridge Onboard to Strive for Record

‘World Wide Knitting Day’ Attempts Guinness’s Book Record

 

Cambridge, Ontario. April 13, 2010…Time to get the knitting needles out and join Cambridge Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Sue Sturdy as knitters from across the region and beyond come together in an effort to break the current world record of 937 simultaneous knitting participants. 

 

‘World Wide Knit in Public Day’ is slated for Saturday June 19th. Between 8:00 am and 12:00 noon Cambridge will celebrate this artistic form of fibre art including participating in the simultaneous knit-off at 10:30 am which will attempt to go down in the Guinness’s World Book of Records. 

 

Knitters of all ages and skill sets are invited to Civic Square, in front of Cambridge City Hall, to participate in this unique community event.  It is important to note that those people wishing to participate in the knit-off for the record must register in advance (on-site) between 8:00 am and 10:30 am.

 

“After a brief presentation at 10:30 am the go ahead to start knitting will be declared. All participants must knit simultaneously with two separate needles for at least 15 minutes,” says Fibre Artist Sue Sturdy, Cambridge’s AIR.

 

Rain or shine, the event will take place as special arrangements for an alternate indoor location are in play. There’s plenty to do:

§   Gather in Civic Square to socialize, knit and share experiences

§   Enjoy a knitting vendors’ fair inside City Hall

§   Visit the art gallery at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts

§   Experience the tastes of the Cambridge Farmers’ Market

§   Purchase a delicious apple dumpling and coffee at Wesley United Church

§   And, enjoy activities on the outdoor stage including a parade of knitting fashions and knitting games

 

“There are even prizes for participants - knitters are encouraged to wear a favourite piece of clothing that they have knitted,” Sturdy adds.

 

The City is also looking for volunteers to help with the event.  As well, knitting organizations or retailers who wish to be in the knitting vendors’ fair should connect right away to be part of this amazing day.

 

‘World Wide Knit in Public Day’ began in 2005 by founder Danielle Landes to bring together knitters. It has expanded to include events around the world and this year, the program introduced ‘World Wide Knit in Public Week’ (June 12-20, 2010) to enable more groups and organizations to get involved.

 

More information on the program, as well as the Cambridge Centre for the Arts can be found at www.cambridgecentreforthearts.ca. For information on the KNIT camBRIDGE project go to www.knitcambridge.com

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About the Artist in Residence (AIR)

Each year an artist is selected for the position of Artist-in-Residence (A.I.R.) at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts.  The artist shares their talents and skills with the community by engaging in various art initiatives that involve participation and arts education. The program is in part funded by the Cambridge Arts Guild.  The 2010 AIR is Cambridge fibre artist Sue Sturdy. Sue will be holding a series of events and programs to explore knitting as a contemporary art form and celebrate its role as a founding industry in Cambridge. One initiative, KNIT camBRIDGE, involves an opportunity for knitters to contribute pieces to be used in the covering of the Main Street Bridge in knitting!

 

Contacts:

 

Sue Sturdy, AIR

sturdys@cambridge.ca

519.740.4681 ext 4491

 

Sophie McCann, Arts Coordinator

Cambridge Centre for the Arts (www.cambridgecentreforthearts.ca)

mccanns@cambridge.ca

519.740.4681 ext 4367

 

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Want to knit or crochet for the KNIT camBRIDGE project?

HOW DO I CONTRIBUTE KNITTING TO THE

KNIT camBRIDGE PROJECT? 

Knitted/crocheted pieces of any size will be accepted but at the moment preference is for: 

1. Pieces 21” x 27” (or as close as possible to this) to cover the 267 handrails on the bridge
2. Pieces 6” or 8” wide by 50”-60” long to cover 303 handrail spaces 
3. Pieces as long as you like that are 8”, 10” or 22” wide
4. Pieces 30” wide, minimum 12” long, maximum 4 ft long to cover columns

You may use any type of yarn, pattern, colour and knitting technique you wish. 

Please drop the pieces off at the front desk of the Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson Street, Cambridge. The Arts Centre can be reached at 519-740-4681 x 4376. 

Please attach a piece of paper to the knitting with your name, address, phone number and email. 

Thanks for being a part of this exciting community project!  Stay tuned for updates on the bridge project and all of the other related knitting events and programs at www.cambridgecentreforthearts.ca 

CONTACT: Sue Sturdy, 2010 Artist-in-Residence at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts 

519-740-4681 x 4491, or email sturdys@cambridge.ca

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Cheap Thrills: the old Forum

I love this gorilla. He has my vote for best inflatable, marketing ploy that I've seen in a while. I am always a sucker for the big gorilla telling me there's a SUPER SALE.

My excuse was that I wanted to visit the old Forum which was my roller skating haunt of ... oh, a few years back.

Appropriately enough, this new store is called The Old Forum. Why bother changing the name? Unlike the SkyDome which now has the least descriptive name ever: The Rogers Centre. Boring. Could be anything. The Old Forum is just that: the old FORUM. Wow!

The Old Forum still has all the stuff I remember. The wooden roller rink is still there as is the video screen. The dj booth is intack as is the sound equipment which is actually being used by the store. The washrooms were disconcertingly samey as was the snack bar. There's even carpeting left on many of the walls.

Funny, I remember it being so cool at the time. Looking back, I remember so many awkward moments spent trying to look cool whilst skating in circles and hanging out at the dj door. I shudder to think!

It was certainly a walk through memory lane, I tell ya.

But then, I come outside and see that big, inflatable gorilla and smile. It's all good, I'm NOT 13 years old again. Thank gawd.

Having a chat about social media with Sue Sturdy

If you're interested in contributing to the Knit camBridge project, or just want to stay in touch, make sure to sign the guest book:  http://www.knitcambridge.com/Contributors.html

 

Just talking about Posterous blogs.  Look where it goes!

 

 

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Talking to the media? Think about this 1.1

Talking to the media?  Want to know some lingo? Here are some phrases you might be glad to know. 

Double ender  This is an interview where the interviewer isn't in the shot with the subject. These interviews can appear suspicious and even look like the interview was pre-taped or edited.  

If you're ever invited to be interviewed for a double-ender, here are some tips worth keeping in mind:  

Don’t play with your swivel chair; this is distracting to viewers. 

Don’t look at the doohickey (sorry for the terminology) in your ear: oddly enough, this is a natural reaction but it makes you, the interviewee, look untrustworthy. Look where the camera operator tells you to look.

Plant your feet flat on the floor and don’t lean back in the chair. Do NOT relax.  

Embargo Perhaps, not coincidently, "embargo" is nearly the word "embarrass"  Embargoed news does NOT exist unless you are Apple and even then, it is every reporter's dream to find a News Link.

Off the record Be very, very careful of giving information "off the record."  There is nothing saying that a reporter has to honour an "off the record" conversation.  Be wary. 

On Background aka "Double super secret background" Court orders can order full-disclosure of information sources. In practice, reporters should obfuscate the identity of their source. Just understand that it doesn't always work the way you hope it does. Be wary!

...now you know. 

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Info gratefully gleaned from Traditional and Social Media presentation by media commentator Ian Capstick of MediaStyle

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