| Today is July 29, 2010 |
Just a brief reminder: This is the final weekend for this year’s One-Act Festival at the Equinox theater in Bozeman. This collection of home-grown plays(all written, directed and acted by Bozeman area folks) offers something for everyone! Only three more days for you to catch this brilliant display of creativity!
I’m not sure what the ticket sales look like, it is a small theater and often sells out, but it doesn’t hurt to try! There are shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Call 587‑0737 for reservations or, if you’re feeling lucky drop by the Equinox and see if there are any no-shows or a couple of empty seats… it happens!
I hate losing. I don’t hate it so much as I used to, but then again, I don’t lose often now, so it’s hard to say whether my reaction to losing has softened over the years or whether I just enjoy the novelty of losing from time to time. Read more
The site has undergone a minor facelift to make the important things more visible and to make it more useful to those of you reading it. Also, we’ve started a Twitter feed, so you can follow the Consortium on Twitter. At the very least, we post a tweet about each new post to the site, so it’s kind of like having a little Creative Nudge beeper to keep you in the loop.
Groups of human beings getting together whether it be at work, play, on the field (pitch, here in England), or at a bar (pub — England) the tendency for competition exists. The secondary English school I currently attend for the regular 9–5 employment is no different. In an attempt to socialize with my new coworkers in this stranger-than-I-ever-thought-possible country I began attending the Friday football (for those Americans reading: soccer.) Read more
There is, of course, no winning when a friend dies. There is only loss. Last March I lost a good friend. It was unfair and too soon.
Sam was occasionally a troublesome friend to have; he didn’t always take care of himself very well, he could be easily offended, and he had a habit of slipping back into old habits. I often found myself worrying about him, I hated it, but he was also an enthusiastically creative, loving and supportive friend. I don’t think Sam loved anything more than making someone’s day. He went out of his way to do kind things, whether it was lending someone a book he thought they might like or recruiting a friend for an emergency, midnight road trip to reach another friend in need. He was an exceptional person and after a decade of friendship I couldn’t help but love him. He was, and is, a valuable part of my life.
I’ve added a few new links lately–mostly links to sites and projects created by Nudge members. I’m happy to add a link to your site, blog or a site you think might be helpful, inspiring or just plain interesting to your fellow nudge members. Just e-mail me at susan@creativenudge.org.
Every year, on the first day of April, Bozeman area writers tear themselves away from their computers, venture out of their dark, windowless sequestration and share one long and twisting tale with the world. This is Foolish Words.
The sixth year of this adventure is getting under way right now and Bozeman area writers are invited to join in the fun. No serious credentials or commitment is required–writers simply contribute 200 to 400 words to the story and read their part on April Fool’s Day. The idea is to get together with other writers and have fun!
I will post a reminder here about the April 1st reading for those who don’t participate in the writing.
For more information visit the Foolish Words website.
Most of my youth was spent in competitive sports. Early on it was gymnastics that took over my homework hours. By middle school though, it finally dawned on me that I would never be in the Olympics. A: I wasn’t that good… I mean, I was in competitions that weren’t very hard and I still couldn’t get a phenomenal score. B: By age 11 I should have been working with a personal gymnastics training coach if I wanted to make it to the big times. Unfortunately my parents did not agree that this was a wise use of their money. Read more
I’ve been informed of a fantastic project that an acquaintance of mine is involved in. According to the website, Seriously Fine Art Productions was created to “support, promote, and distribute short films.”
Short films are often overlooked and undervalued. I mean, how often do you pick them up at the dvd rental store or buy them? Never? Like short stories or poems short films must be carefully crafted with exceptional attention to detail to be good. This precise art form should not just be for students, music videos and as a stop gap on the way to a full-length movie career. The folks at Seriously Fine Art Productions believe that short films should be considered a full-fledged, serious art form of their own and I agree.
Good luck to Thomas DeCarlo and Laura Stypka and I look forward to reaping the benefits of your work! I’m providing a link to their website here and in the links section of this site. www.seriouslyfineart.com
I, uh, didn’t exactly post a nudge for the month of December, so to speak, uh, as it were. It was a busy month, I was sick and run down and worn out and I… I…
I just dropped the ball. Let’s never speak of this again, okay?
Here we are with a new year and all the possibility that this arbitrary division of time makes us believe in. I’m a sucker and I’m trying to start it off right by catching up on some of my projects, including this one.
I believe that creativity breeds creativity. Use my nudge to get the juices flowing and then share the fruits of your labor here to inspire and delight others. Let’s work together to make our lives a little more enjoyable this year.
Besides, being creative is good for you.