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You know what IT is. From Fayth aka the Relaxocat, of the NBC5 (Chicago) Street Team:
The Red Ball is exactly that, but it stands 15 feet high, has a weight of 250 pounds, and is constructed of inflated vinyl. Not your average red ball. It has been moved around within a number of cities in a number of countries, and in September it has been making guest appearances at locations around this city. Among some of the previous locations are Millennium Park, the Spertus Institute, and the Grant Park underpass. The next stop is Union Station at Jackson on Sept. 17th with other locations until the end of the month. My friend and I (thanks for the photo, Paula!) visited the Red Ball at LaSalle and Wacker, but unfortunately I couldn’t nudge it since it was wedged up against the top of the bridge.
The RBP continues to wind its way through the streets of Chicago; follow the meandering ball here.
What’s your Red Rubber Ball?!
The Wednesday Monster is our..uh, huh, hey wait a minute, argh….
”...Do not attempt to adjust your (computer screen).
We are in control of the transmission.
If we wish to make it louder, we will turn up the volume.
If we want it softer, we will turn it down.
We control the horizontal and the vertical…”
We have preempted our regularly scheduled Wednesday Monster post for a very special announcement:
Kurt Perschke‘s Red Ball Project has once again commandeered the cityscape of another defenseless metropolis…This time, the RRB is taking over Chicago!
Artist Kurt Perschke’s RedBall Project, an ongoing site-specific installation, has been traveling the globe, adopting cities as its canvas. From Barcelona to Busan to Sydney, the sculptural performance has garnered public, critical and media attention worldwide. From September 1 - 25, 2008, The RedBall Project Chicago sponsored by Target will migrate throughout Chicago’s unique architectural landscape and history – each location carefully considered by the artist. Site locations include Millennium Park, Spertus Museum, Hyde Park Art Center, IIT’s McCormick Tribune Campus Center, the Chicago Cultural Center, and more. The RedBall will also be found atop bridges and wedged into alleys, as Perschke’s decisions address not only architecture and urban space, but also anticipate the flow of people, traffic and the observer’s eye.
Follow one of the hypertext links above to track the RBP as it weaves through the Windy City. And of course, we will be providing occasional updates throughout its run, so stay tuned!
We will now relinquish our control of your computer screen.
What’s your Red Rubber Ball?!
From Jeremy Goldberg’s Millennial Challenge blog:
A Break in the Ball Drop….
Like many people here in Uganda, I’ve started to follow the various early stage Olympic Games. Right now, I am watching Nigeria v.s. Japan in soccer (and Nigeria just scored the first goal of the match). In 1996, and maybe you wouldn’t believe it, but Nigeria won the Gold Medal in soccer. Don’t believe me?
Tonight I’ll look forward to the USA v.s. China basketball game. The stage is set for the U.S. to redeem itself from it’s terrible performance at Athens in 2004.
However, this morning, I watched Russia v.s. Iran. Russia, who has star NBA player Andrei Kirilenko, was the overwhelming favorite, and defeated Iran 71-49. However, Iran played a fantastic game and fans cheered them on throughout the game.
After the game was truly the BIG moment (and thanks to ESPN for putting this on their homepage). Reporters had questioned the team members about the tensions between Iran and Israel. In response, it is reported that Russian Coach, David Blatt (who holds dual Israeli and American Citizenship) and Iranian Team Captain, Mohammed Nikkah, shared a hug and pat on the back. The questions came about after an Iranian swimmer refused to participate in a pre Olympic meet because an Israeli athlete was competing in the same race.
This demonstration of hope, and friendship through sport - even in the face of prejudice - is alive across the globe.
In fact, to bring it back to Africa for a moment in 1999, the East and Central Africa Club Championship was being held in Uganda between two countries that have been in conflict for several years, Ethiopia and Eritrea. During their stay in Kampala, the media and locals reported that the teams were sharing smiles, laughs and a meal before the match.
There is more work ahead and the challenges are many, but sports is a way that we can further embrace cultures, societies, and peace in our world.
No doubt about it.
What’s your Red Rubber Ball?!
My man, Jeremy Goldberg, Executive Director of Global Youth Partnership for Africa and majordomo of Uganda’s Team Gomo Tong, is reporting live from Uganda. Here is his latest ‘Millennial Challenge’ blog post:
Today begins the Red Ball Drop Uganda. In preparation, I talked with local organizers, students and youth who participate in the GYPA soccer programming and peer-to-peer youth leadership training programs in Namuwongo. One of the common themes is that the youth want to get better at sports, but primarily want to become better leaders. In their mind, the more time they put in, the more they will get out. Essentially, “practice makes perfect.”
Unfortunately, too many kids around the world don’t have the opportunity to practice. Yes, because they do not have a ball, or the equipment needed, but more so because they don’t have role models, coaches or others to give them a pat on the back, or a thumbs up after great hustle. As the sports for social change movement grows, these important elements MUST be central ingredients, otherwise the movement falls short of its goals: to empower individuals, and uplift and fundamentally improve communities.
Fortunately for my organization, the Global Youth Partnership for Africa (GYPA), over the past 2 months the GYPA youth in Namuwongo have worked with students from Northwestern University as part of the ENGAGE Uganda (founded by my friend and fellow social entrepreneur, Nathaniel Whittemore) program. The students, in collaboration with the youth implemented a peer-to-peer, life skills learning program with soccer, net ball and arts and drama as central elements of the curriculum.
Follow the link below to read Jeremy’s full post…
What’s your Red Rubber Ball?!
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