September 26: big day for voters
In 2008, six million Americans told the U.S. Census they didn’t vote because they missed a registration deadline or didn’t know how to register. Were you one of them? Don’t feel bad – here’s your chance to rebound. On September 25, 2012, volunteers, celebrities, and organizations from all over the country will be promoting National […]
Light up the streets
Darius Twin‘s re-imagination of Los Angeles, CA combines elements of light painting and photography, bringing a new spin to what street art usually looks like. Using long-exposure photography to capture the intricate paintings, he recreates an everyday setting into something that makes you second-guess what is and isn’t real. With the photos’ subjects only existing as the artist creates them and then disappearing […]
Full of GOOD ideas
I have a crush on GOOD magazine. I could spend hours scrolling through their awesome tidbits on culture, politics, commentary, fiction, and articles. And their newest venture has me salivating. They’re inviting people to submit a good idea (or GOOD idea, see what I did there?) or a conversation starter, post and promote it on GOOD, […]
Major Tom to Ground Control
Insomniac Events: (in·som·ni·ac e·vents) noun— A production company that amplifies concerts and music festivals with state-of-the-art lighting design, interactive circus and theatrical performances, and audience participation. Ground Control: (ground con·trol) noun— A volunteer program founded by individuals who believe in the beauty and power of helping others stay happy, healthy, and hydrated at Insomniac’s music and art festivals. […]
21 Balançoires. That’s French for 21 swings.
How would you like to hit the playground and find that the swings play music as you fly back and forth? Sounds pretty fantastic, right? For Montreal residents, it’s a reality. 21 Balançoires (21 Swings) is a new project from Canadian design group Daily Tous Les Jours, who are known for making super awesome public art installations. […]
The beauty of devotion in “Everything is Incredible”
This film says all it needs to say in 10 minutes. Everything is Incredible illustrates the 50-year journey of a Honduran man’s quest to construct a helicopter. Stricken with polio at a young age, Agustin gathers all the parts he needs from the trash and constructs the machine in his home. Filmed in Siguatepeque, Honduras, filmmakers Tyler Bastian and Trevor Hill […]
Getting colorful in the clean city
São Paulo, Brazil doesn’t have any outdoor advertising. That’s right – no billboards, no bus ads, no posters. After the passing of the Clean City Law in 2006, the world’s fourth-largest metropolis even restricts the size of storefront signs. Nearly $8 million in fines have been issued to cleanse the landscape. While the mayor feels the residents “benefit” from […]
A colorful perspective
Here’s the most important question of the day: have you heard of Dallas Clayton? If so, bravo. If not, I am so honored to be the one to tell you about him. Saying he’s a children’s book author just doesn’t sound like enough of an explanation of what he does. Yes, he writes. Yes, he […]
The power of giving is in your hands
To help local charities thrive, Chase Community Giving is awarding a total of $5 million in grants to a handful of organizations across the country this year. We were fortunate recipients of a $1 million grant from Chase in 2010 and it was a major stepping stone for Invisible Children. Charities win the grants based […]
9/11: a view from space
September 11, 2001. We all remember exactly where were, what we were doing, and how we felt when we heard the disastrous news about the World Trade Centers. But for Frank Culbertson, his memories of that day are as unique as they come. You see, Frank’s an astronaut. When he realized what was happening in his beloved country, […]