Group Ideas for the Redhouse:

Stephanie Hart: I know the Wescott Theater is pretty popular with students, maybe there could be an event where the Redhouse teams up with Wescott for a show or concert. we'd still have to make sure students actually go down to Redhouse.

Meghan Adams: I think that's a good idea. I just feel like the main problem is that no one, at least no one that I know, is aware the Redhouse even exists. It seems like a cool place, but it needs more advertising on campus. Teaming up for a good concert would be a good way to start to get people interested. Free food is always a good way to get people interested. At least me. Maybe have a gallery showing with food? They probably already do this, I just don't know because of the lack of advertising...

Danielle Franco: i agree, ive heard of the redhouse, but never really knew what was there or what they did, idk if its the lack of advertising or the fact that no one ever seems to want to wander outside of campus.. If there were a way to advertise maybe free performances that interested not only Art/Performance based students but other students looking for things to do, the word would spread further.. emails and reminders of events are always good to! i think the opening of 219 will be good for the Redhouse,if they have a BIG opening, get as many people interested there as possible, and offer classes.. will make the students travel there even more often..i think a concert with the westcott theater is a great idea, maybe raffle off some free tickets, advertise free food!! idk, all i know is that not many people have been down there, and find no need to go.. how do we change that?

Meghan Adams: I was also thinking along the lines of having specialized transportation when there is a concert or gallery showing...I think one of the main issues that people don't venture off campus is the bus schedule. Maybe make this free? Advertising in places like Comart and not just on main campus would be ideal as well. This may be a little more far-fetched, but selling Redhouse tshirts would also be a great way to spread the word.

Kristen Le: I like the t-shirt idea, maybe getting some kinda of event on the quad. I was also thinking maybe getting it too be a floor activity. I know a lot of freshman are looking for things to do so maybe getting RAs involved and making it a floor activity. Making a group thing will help with the transportation thing. Also maybe getting greeks involved, like having Redhouse team up with a house for an event/fundraiser.

Bands 2/27

Here are three bands I'd love to see at the Redhouse: 

Break of Reality:

This band is a group of three cellos and a drummer. I have seen them live three times; they cover bands such as Metallica, but also play brilliant pieces they composed themselves. They are fantastic!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r19fpHxOvHw

Secret Secret Dino Club

Travis Gray

TED talks responses 2/22

J.K. Rowling Harvard Commencement Speech: 

In this TED talk, Rowling stresses the importance of both failure and imagination.  Today’s society teaches us to fear failure; and while failure is not something to always been commended, Rowling points out that some of her greatest failures started her most successful achievements.  Without failure, one is left unable to learn.  Personally, I learn much better after failing several times and being forced to work out my own solution.  Unfortunately, others may not be so tolerant as to provide enough opportunities for a real solution.  Imagination is also something that should be encouraged rather than strangled.  For me, my imagination usually thrives after a failure; I must become creative enough to provide myself with a solution. 

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/jk_rowling_the_fringe_benefits_of_failure.html

 

Alex Steffen sees a sustainable future:

This TED talk about sustainability is slightly more encouraging than the other videos I have seen regarding this subject.  Although Steffen runs through some shocking statistics on the staggering numbers in population and rates of consumption, the main points of his talk were about measures that were already being taken around the world to increase sustainability.  I am aware that the actual implementation of these ideas is few and far between, but I am encouraged that countries around the world are catching on to this serious global issue.  Steffen showed pictures of buildings unlike anything I had ever seen before, and these structures were environmentally friendly and unique.  I feel as though sustainability needs to take a front row seat in the global issues.  As a designer of the future, I plan on taking every chance I can to better this planet, even in the smallest of ways.  Watching videos such as these help me to grasp the vastness of the issues inherent in the ways we are living and treating the Earth today. 

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/alex_steffen_sees_a_sustainable_future.html

Imogen Heap’s moving performance of “Wait It Out” contains profound lyrics about issues in today’s society.  I watched this because I found it interesting that a TED talk could take place in lyrics of a song.  This performance actually got the message across better than a simple lecture because the beauty of the piece was mesmerizing.  “And sit here cold, we will be long gone by then In lackluster, in dust we layer on old magazines, Fluorescent lighting sets the scene In the one life that we've got.” These lyrics that she sings in “Wait It Out” could mean that the lives we live are boring and fake.  It is up to us to change this cycle, or to simply wait it out.

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/imogen_heap_wait.html

Inspirations 2/22

Inspirations: 2/15

Flea Market: 2/15

11th Hour Response.

Watching the documentary "11th Hour" was more than an eye-opening experience; it made me realize that designers have the power to either make or break the environment more than it already has been. This is because designers make objects appealing and desirable. The more desirable a product is, the more likely it is that it will become popular. However, this only feeds into the materialism and greed that our society already revolves around. It is up to designers, artists, and architects to change this vicious cycle into something that is better for the environment. Small changes amount to bigger changes, and bigger changes have the chance to save our planet that we are so carelessly destroying.  

Sustainability: 2/8

Inspirations: 2/1.