Think of this as a socially conscious soapbox to ignite the mind, tickle the emotions, and stir the soul. A forum to challenge convention. To inspire a better world. Smart and creative thinking, progressive solutions, social consciousness, hope. It's our collective antidote to the seemingly insurmountable challenges facing us. It's a project of Antidote Collective.
[Bzzz] film - Helvetica (Kingston: TUE / Beacon: THUR) > FRI: music salon (Kingston) > SAT: Fundraising Party (Kingston)
BYOB Happy Hour @ 6:00 Screening 7-ish Open to the public — bring friends. Donations appreciated.
This month's film: Helvetica (2007) We use it every day on our computers, we see it on street signs — and we take it for granted. Now, Gary Hustwit's unique documentary introduces us to Helvetica, a font whose readability has made it the most popular in the world. Interviews with designers and artists offer insight into the development, use and universal acceptance of Helvetica as the typeface of choice for everything from writing letters to creating corporate logos. (80 mins.)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * Each month at this intimate, informal gathering at the hive, we show a film with a message — sometimes entertaining, sometimes political, always inspiring, engaging and thought provoking.
We start the evening with a kind of bring-your-own happy hour and then screen the film around 7PM. We'll have healthy, organic popcorn. Please bring something to drink and other food to share if you like.
OPEN HIVE / music - New Music Salon [KINGSTON] Fri, Jan 29, 7PM Suggested donation: $10 / BEAHIVE members*: $5 * glass of wine or soft drink included RSVP
Stephen Johnson with guest musicians Join us the 2nd and last Fridays each month for this series of compact, semi-acoustic and innovative music acts. Hosted by Stephen Johnson.
Learnalism Project - Potluck & Party Fundraiser [KINGSTON] Sat, Jan 30, 6:PM Suggested donation: $20 / BEAHIVE members $10 (or what you can spare) RSVP
Delicious food, great live music, and good dancing. This event is a fundraiser for The Learnalism Project, which will document projects across North America that are practicing holistic sustainability. 6PM -> potluck dinner (bring something yummy to share) 7:30 -> acoustic performances by local singer-songwriters 8:30 -> full-tilt dance party
Bring your family and friends for this festive evening.
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EVENTS [KINGSTON] OPEN HIVE / game Weds, Jan 6, 6:30pm Info
OPEN HIVE / music New Music Salon Fri, Jan 15, 7PM Stephen Johnson & Kyle Davidson Info Fri, Jan 29, 7PM Stephen Johnson Info Members: $5 / $10 public (suggested)
Solopreneurs Sounding Board Wed, Jan 20, 6:30PM RSVP Members free / $5 public
For most folks 2009 was a challenging year (to say the least). Resolve to rectify that this year.
Engage with us.
We're more than just a physical place with desks and wifi and printers. We're a diverse community of members with a range of creative and technical talents.
We plan programs and events to inspire, educate and bond: personal and professional development workshops, seminars, social and cultural events.
Beacon member Andy Rinehart (a web/multimedia designer) says it pretty well:
"Working at BEAHIVE has solved the isolation problem typical of solopreneurship. But more than that it has given me the chance to belong to something larger. The opportunities for valuable networking, collaboration, consultation and community are huge. I even have the sense that belonging to the hive lends extra credibility to my business. And the space itself has that artisanal sort of magnificence that is out of reach for many freelancers. BEAHIVE is special, progressive, affordable, unique and utterly invaluable."
Join us as a member. Come to one of our events/programs (many are open to all). Or produce a program and help your fellow (wo)man. We have two beautiful spaces for that very purpose.
Already a member? Then engage more. Take advantage of us. We like that.
We have bigger plans for 2010 — togrow our community and our impact, to realize our larger vision.
KINGSTON LAUNCHES We quietly opened Kingston last month and so far we have 9 Founding Members (besides the Chronogram folks). Join before February 1 and you too can be one. We're kicking it in earnest this month with several regular events. See the sidebar.
JINGLE BZZZ, JINGLE BZZZ... Even if you missed our BEAHIVE+BCN Holiday Party last month in Beacon, you may have heard about it. Roughly 200 people rocked the hive on Second Saturday. Fovea raised $700+ from works by local photographers at the silent auction we hosted. The buzz resonated long after the bees left the building. Check out these photos by member Paul O'Hanlon.
MEMBER BZZZ
Graphic designer (and BEAHIVE logo and materials creator) Steven Blumenthal recently started MAC MEN, personal training on the most popular Mac apps. He'll come to you or meet you at the Beacon hive on Main St.
Welcome Kingston members: Beth Bengtson, Perry Goldschein and Arthur Zaczkiewicz of sustainability strategy and communications firm SDialogue; life coach Ethan Campbell of Pro Stress Relief; management consultant Chad Gomes of Booz & Company; John Lehane – founder/CTO of WAKA Kickball (!); website designer Sean O'Dwyer of Design ICU; and Debra Seidman of Art of Massage Massage Therapy. Join the hive. Rent the hive. Hire the hive. Engage.
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