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I received this email from my good friend, Kurt Perschke, artist of note who is just concluding a month-long residence of the Red Ball Project in his hometown of Chicago.
Kevin!
A group of students came by today, your students, they drove two
hours into the city to see the project. Said a guy named Kevin
talked to them in Arizona last winter and they’ve been waiting ever
since! lots of signing the flipbooks (and one of your books which
felt a bit strange), and a whole lot of pictures. I was in a bunch so
only got a few myself. these kids were great and still so filled
with their experience of you. its an amazing thing you do my man.just thought you should know. thurs is last day! I think I’m leaving
the country and turning off the cell for a week.best - kurt
BIG congrats, Kurt, for pulling off this month long marathon, the citywide inspirational-installation/media fest that the RBP has become. And thanks for the heads up on the AZ students checking out the RB. When people I’ve spoken to receive a takeaway that manifests in an action that helps keep alive what’s been opened up within them - its the best! My mission is to be that kind of “Katalyst.”
What’s your Red Rubber Ball?!
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?!
Kurt Pershke, Red Ball Project creator is in Chicago shepherding his art piece through his hometown. He filed this brief report earlier this week:
Millennium Park - Day One!
It was a great first day for RedBall in Chicago, and a long one. We had ABC and NBC out on site and thousands of people for the Labor Day weekend, and concert with Poi Dog Pondering sponsored by Target…
Kurt also let us know what the weekend schedule for the RRB looks like:
“September 5, 11 am – 6 pm: Wishbone (1001 W Washington Blvd.)
September 6, 11 am – 4 pm: Field Museum (1400 S. Lake Shore Drive)
September 7, 11 am – 6 pm: Grant Park, Museum Campus pedestrian viaduct (under Lake Shore Drive at Roosevelt Rd.)”
If you’re in or near the Windy City, follow the link above to see the full schedule.
What’s your Red Rubber Ball?!
Books by KC
