[Imc-makerspace] Fwd: I am officially grovelling

[Isak Griffiths]

Help ?!

If everyone who has promised memories (along with shoes) delivers, that
means I'll have about 20... which means I have room for, oh.. *30* to
collect over the next two days.

So I'd still LOVE your memory!
And your friends' memories; your family's memories; your stranger's
memories.... :-)

     -- memory that is meaningful to you
          ... really, could be absolutely anything, as
              long as it was in Urbana
     -- where in Urbana the memory happened
     -- a pair of shoes to go with the memory
     -- if you would like the shoes back, your
              contact information

By, of course, tomorrow. Monday at the latest. I leave town Wednesday, then
the artist and I both get back into town the following Tuesday to start
filming.

Right now, we are tentatively looking at Saturday, November 12th to exhibit
the film, photos and shoes.

Please let me know if you have memories to share, or questions.

Thank you!

Isak
708.716.4725

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Isak Griffiths <isak at ucimc.org>
Date: Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Subject: I am officially grovelling
To: isak at ucimc.org


Please, I need your help.

In four weeks I've collected 1 pair of shoes. I have 4 days and 49 pairs to
go.

It seems that some haven't contributed because they feel their memories are
not profound, or because they don't have the exact shoes.

The mini-documentary is about capturing the spirit of Urbana through the
everyday memories of everyday people.

If you have spent *any* time here... you have *something* to share! What's
the story you always tell? What's the story you've never told? What's the
one memory that always make you smile, feel young, or miss days long gone?

Please let us capture that moment in time along with where in Urbana that
took place....

All I need from you is the memory, the location (in Urbana), and a pair of
shoes from you. If you have the shoes you were wearing at the time, that
would be ideal, but a representative pair is fine. If they are your shoes,
it's still part of your story.

If you'd like the shoes back, I'll also need your name and contact
information. If not, the shoes will be donated to Urban Restoration
Ministries.

I will be happy to come pick up the shoes (with the memory and
location) from you this week. Or, you can drop them off this week at the IMC
in Urbana: 202 S. Broadway, in the historic post office building.

Thank you in advance,
Isak

708.716.4725
isak at ucimc.org



On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 5:39 PM, Isak Griffiths <isak at ucimc.org> wrote:

> Think about your time in Urbana... What is your favorite memory? What is
> your strongest memory?
>
>
>
> What makes Urbana special is the people, and we hope to capture the voices
> of everyday people through their shoes and their stories.
>
>
>
> May we please include your memories in a documentary called "In my shoes?"
> It's the story of everyday people and their stories -- in their own shoes.
>
>
>
>                 The first time I saw my wife.
>
>                 Learning to drive.
>
>                 Getting lost.
>
>                 Being found.
>
>                 Hold your first grandchild.
>
>                 Saying goodbye to your son.
>
>                 [what is your story?]
>
>
>
> All we need is your memory, where in Urbana that was, and the shoes you
> were wearing at time. [We'll return them, or you can donate them to
> charity.] You can bring them to the IMC in downtown Urbana, or we can come
> get them from you.
>
>
> The catch -- I am currently collecting the shoes & memories, and hope to
> have them all in hand by early next week.
>
>
> Please be a part of capturing the spirit of the people of Urbana.
>
>
>
> Please tell your friends.
>
>
>
> If you have any questions, please let me know.
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Isak Griffiths
>
>
>
> isak at ucimc.org / 217.840.4198
>
> ________________________
>
> ________________________
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>
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> More specific details...
>
>
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> 1. The shoes will be displayed as part of an art exhibit this fall, and can
> be picked up or returned to you after the exhibit. Or, you can donate the
> shoes; donated shoes will be given to Restoration Urban Ministries.
>
>
>
> 2. What we need *if you are donating the shoes*:  the shoes, the location
> of the memory, and the memory. (Under 250 words would be appreciated.)
>
>
>
> 3. What we need *if you are lending the shoes*: in addition to the shoes,
> the location of the memory, and the memory -- under 250 words -- we will
> need your name and contact informantion.
>
>
>
> 4. If you are in Champaign-Urbana, we would be happy to come to you to
> collect your memory and shoes. We hope to collect them this coming weekend
> (July 9th, 10th), but could do so early next week.
>
>
>
> 5. We hope you are excited about becoming a part of the history of Urbana.
> Thank you!
>
>
> 6. The IMC is located at 202 S. Broadway, Urbana; it is in the historic
> post office building by Lincoln Square.
>
>
> Again, if you have any questions, please let me know.
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Isak Griffiths
>
>
>
> isak at ucimc.org / 217.840.4198
>
>
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