Showing posts with label Rapid Growth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rapid Growth. Show all posts
Thursday, June 30, 2011
1st night @Electric_Forest is a little wet. If Rothbury in 2009 was born again, then this year is the baptism. Enjoy! http://rapidgrowthmedia.com/gsync/Default.aspx#c82cc69a-699c-4c12-ac17-f8ff4b1ded55
Thursday, April 07, 2011
#GimmeShelter - my review on Expanding on the Form in #GrandRapids #GRmi Design in #GR
from Rapid Growth's G-Sync by Tommy Allen
Gimme Shelter -- Expanding on the Form
THURSDAY - SATURDAY, APR 7 - 9, SEE WEBSITE FOR EXACT TIMES
FOUNTAIN STREET CHURCH, 24 FOUNTAIN STREET NE
What started off as just a single book launch lecture under the guidance of Fountain Street Church has blossomed into something worth celebrating as well as making time to attend Apr. 7, at 9 p.m.
Gimme Shelter will kick off with an inspiring lecture by Sarah Susanka, a noted architect and thought leader and the author of the New York Times bestselling Not-So-Big... series of books including her latest release, The Not-So-Big Life.
This kickoff event will bring together national and local scholars, professionals and philosophers to discuss the American idea and image of shelter and to challenge assumptions that are proving increasingly unworkable in the modern world.
On Friday, the church will host a series of panel discussions focused on creating community projects that benefit the masses with Saturday's events focusing more keenly on the individual and how they can make small changes to make an impact in our world.
Saturday afternoon will include visits to key sites within our community where sustainable projects have been put into place including tours of the Newberry Place co-housing and Habitat for Humanity's Wealthy Heights neighborhood renovation project.
Also scheduled to appear are John Peterson, architect and founder of the One Percent Project and Jess Zimbabwe of the Urban Land Institute.
Please see Gimme Shelter's site for a complete list of speakers and all the lectures happening over the course of three days, including an appearance by Rapid Growth's Tommy Allen who will be a part of the Friday Sustainable Community panel discussion at 12:30 p.m.
This three-day empowerment symposium has been lovely designed by community members for more than just those who work in the design world. It is open to everyone from students to homeowners to backyard farmers to localvores looking to create good in their community.
Admission: $10 for Thursday night's lecture with Susanka, but Friday and Saturday sessions are free.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
#LaughFest - Just sayin "ThisIsaNiceLimo!" u get $1 off #MichiganBeers at #TeamAmerica @WealthyTheatre Tonight. Jump for details & time
Come check out the actual marionettes, courtesy of Ypsilanti's own Dreamland Theatre, practice with the artists from Dreamland theatre, see live improv and a very naughty human/marionette film intro with @RapidGrowth G-Sync's Tommy Allen!
Along with Dreamland Theatre marionettes LIVE pre-show TONIGHT... our Team America: Wold Police / LaughFest screening will feature a DRAUGHT BEER SPECIAL DISCOUNT *CODE*!!
When you order, simply say "This is a nice limo!" and you'll get $1 off every Michigan draught beer!
This code is good for all Michigan draught beers, tonight only - doors at 7pm!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Put down the GreenBeer, #LaughFest scores a comic coup - American Premier of BillHicks Movie w/creators LIVE
Thursday, 8 PM - We get it before LA and New York!
American: Bill Hicks Movie - The Big LaughFest Coup
While all local eyes have been on Betty White as she takes to the stage for her very special (and rare) live appearance to celebrate Gilda's Club of Grand Rapids' 10th anniversary, a tiny little film was programmed in the LaughFest's schedule that is catching the eyes of comedians and film lovers alike..
American: Bill Hicks Movie will open here in Grand Rapids almost a month before it does in New York and Los Angeles, and that is more than just cool -- it is awesome.
Often ranked as one of the top ten comedians in history, Bill Hicks is the subject of this award-winning documentary that has dazzled the festival circuit for its honest and imaginative portrayal of an American comedian that could be called the foul-mouthed, truth-seeking love child of Lenny Bruce and George Carlin.
Hicks was not one to hide his opinions on stage with silly gags, but rather used his unique ability to twist language to an absurd conclusion always landing squarely on our funny bone, even though sometimes that laughter was painful in the revelation.
"I loved when Bush came out and said, 'We are losing the war against drugs.' You know what that implies?" asks Hicks. "There's a war being fought, and the people on drugs are winning it."
Hicks was always a huge hit in the UK, but in America, he was just on the verge of mass discovery when on Feb. 24, 1994, at the age of 32, he passed away from cancer.
On the eve of his death, he wrote a sentence that is the key to his unique brand of humor: "I left in love, in laughter, and in truth and wherever truth, love and laughter abide, I am there in spirit."
Wealthy Theatre and LaughFest are proud to feature a Q&A session after the movie that includes live Skype with the producers in London, England, Bill's brother Steve Hicks (in person) and Bill's longtime fellow comedian Dwight Slade, both of whom knew Bill well. There will perhaps never be a screening of "American" like this again.
Please check LaughFestGR.org for the complete list of films they have programmed on a variety of screens around our area.
Film : $7 Non-Members, $5 Members
Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI
from RapidGrowth's Tommy Allen review in G-Sync, 3/10/2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
G-Sync Walks N2 A Bar. (OUCH!) 2day reflections on #GildaRadner, #LaughFest & the human finger puppet. http://t.co/Xb8KI0G
March 10 - 20, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
I was moved by notes frm people abt @MFBrehab. Editorial to share: http://t.co/2myNlCh pls RT #Valentine Ppls Comments reprinted @ #Posterous...leap.
Here are just a few of the many heartfelt comments I received via Twitter, Facebook and by email about my editorial on Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI.
"Well said @TommyGSync -your editorial 2day hits close 2 my heart. A 4 year old girl is walking again 2day b/c of MFB" - @heatherlynnee
"Uncle in Nebraska had a stroke & will soon go to inpatient rehab. Sent my family @TommyGSync's column for inspiration." @fotoman311
"Thanks for editorial on @RapidGrowth. As Hope Restored blog mgr, so pleased & moved to read it!" Sandra Mitchell
"I love reading personal stories filled with inspiration and courage! If you do too, check out "The Road Taken" by Tommy Allen. :-)" - Victoria Upton
"Thanks Tommy Allen for such a brave revisiting of your journey. When I see you, I'm reminded of how those of us with 10,000 options only utilize 2,000..." - Eric Oerhl
"Your piece helped me see that I need to switch my focus, get over my grief and shine a light on all the things I can do instead of mourning the things I can't." - Cindy Grace
Beautifully written piece by Tommy Allen! He not only reflected on a personal triumph but gave major props to Mary Free Bed. Make sure you read 'The Road Taken.'" Terry Johnston
"Really enjoyed this week's Rapid Growth Media article, Tommy! Such insight: "...It is not about what you cannot do, as Steven Johnson and so many others have pointed out, but rather, it's about finding what great things are waiting for us to discover." - Carrie Borchers
"Tommy your G-Sync editorial was superb; quite moving actually." - Sandy Stuckhardt
"A very big thank you for your recognition of Mary Free Bed and the work of our amazing therapists. Your story is like many we hear – that Mary Free Bed makes a huge difference in the lives of our patients. I, too, know the difference the hospital can make from a very personal perspective: my mother and aunt both rehabbed from very serious strokes at Mary Free Bed, and like you and 92 percent of our patients, they were able to return to an independent living situation." - Julie Ridenour , President, Mary Free Bed Guild
"May your words inspire others to share their stories & hope" - Mary Free Bed
Most of all, I am grateful that we have a place like this in West Michigan and look forward to reading stories in the future from people who have been touched by what they provide.
Peace, Tommy
The Road Taken: http://t.co/2myNlCh
HopeRestored: http://www.HopeRestoredMFB.com
Image of me resting at MFB, 2006
Thursday, January 27, 2011
My Final Words on #Newsweek are really the Start of a new era 4 #GRmi. Where r U n history? http://t.co/00ABkSI #ChangeU
Thank you to The Meanwhile Bar of Grand Rapids for producing some of the best T's in #GRmi. Also props to Terry Johnston for his photography.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
@photoTJ said the nicest things when I wasn't looking today. Thanks, TJ! http://t.co/4fCx6RM
Image of me working on this week's editorial about #Newsweek's list published last weekend where #GRMI was listed as a dying city.
Oh, and the latte at Rowster's was the best I have ever had. (i ordered 2)
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
thx #Mlive's #RachelRecker 4 the nice review of #RearViewRevue 2nite @WealthyTheatre, 5:30p Doors. Comedy #Geha'd 2Nite http://bit.ly/fb2n8l
I am off to the Wealthy Theatre to work with Joe Anderson on the final bits and pieces of our new comedy program called the RearView Review. It is a FREE show. 
Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Show Starts at 6:15 PM
After Party is at The Meanwhile Bar just down the street and then everyone is heading to Billy's for the Tribute Show with our very own Juliet Bennett Rylah.
This is the best night to be out on the town.
See you there!
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