http://manhattan.carrotmob.org Just another Carrotmob weblog Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:26:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Thanks to all who came out for Manhattan's first Carrotmob--a momentous occasion! The Peoples Improv Theater opened its doors for a usual Saturday night lineup of shows, but this time, they had Carrotpower. [caption id="attachment_193" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The Harvard Sailing Team performed--A great draw!"][/caption] Each audience member helped the PIT make sustainable ... http://manhattan.carrotmob.org/blog/first-manhattan-carrotmob-success/ [caption id="attachment_189" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The PIT goes GREEN!"][/caption] We will sell out this show--how could we not? The more tickets sold, the more sustainability upgrades the theater will undergo. Buy tickets here--they're only $8 - $10--for one of the PIT's four shows on Saturday, January 30th! The line-up: 7:00p Drop Six 8:00p Closet Cases 9:30p Harvard ... http://manhattan.carrotmob.org/blog/four-days-til-manhattans-first-carrotmob/ Carrotmob Manhattan had its kickoff party this past Wednesday. Thanks to everyone who came out! We'd also like to express our gratitude to Gallery 151, who hosted this lovely eco-mixer, and everyone who provided a piece of what made the night amazing: six vendors and artists sold beautiful and interesting eco-friendly crafts, GustOrganics provided ... http://manhattan.carrotmob.org/blog/well-that-went-well/ Angel Ortiz, the graffiti artist known as LA.2, has been on the scene since the early 80s--when graffiti was still considered a plague on subway walls, but starting to emerge as an sought-after art form. He's influenced many of the best known graffiti artists like Keith Haring--you know, the guy ... http://manhattan.carrotmob.org/blog/live-demo-by-renowned-graffiti-artist-la-2-carrotmob-kick-off/ Our much anticipated Carrotmob kick-off party/Gallery 151 eco-mixer is this Wednesday evening, January 13th. Ambient beats will be provided by friend of Carrotmob Manhattan Ahmed Hashim. He's been all over New York lately, performing at fashion and media events, and hot lounges like Happy Ending, Ella, and the environmentally-friendly Greenhouse. Just ... http://manhattan.carrotmob.org/blog/dj-srsly-eco-mixes-it-up/ Rachel: Michael Zawacki & I are going to the PIT next week to conduct the environmental audit. Anyone else who's free should join us! Dani: Ohmigod that sounds SOO exciting! I'll be there!! Rachel: Yay!! (both geek out for a minute) I think you could say Manhattan's first Carrotmobbers are in it for the ... http://manhattan.carrotmob.org/blog/overheard-during-a-carrotmob-teleconference/ Proceeds from four shows on January 30 will go towards making The Peoples Improv Theater more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Get your tickets here! http://manhattan.carrotmob.org/blog/get-your-carrotmob-tickets/ Media outlets are predicting that, in approximately thirty seconds, the Eastern seaboard will exist only as a series of avalanches and glaciers. Accordingly, Gallery 151 and Carrotmob Manhattan jointly decided to postpone the party we were so excited for. We hope you'll join us on Wednesday, January 13th, 6-9 p.m. instead. ... http://manhattan.carrotmob.org/blog/oh-noes-tonites-carrotmob-party-snowed-out-postponed/ Carrotmob Manhattan has a date with the Peoples Improv Theater on January 30th, 2009. (Facebook invite here; RSVP and invite your friends!) As you may know, it will be Manhattan's FIRST Carrotmob. We 'Mobbers are buzzing with anticipation. After all, it's a pretty important first date. Carrotmob Manhattan is really ... http://manhattan.carrotmob.org/blog/sneak-preview-carrotmob-pre-party-gallery-151/ One of our favorite greenies, Michael Zawacki, is donating an environmental audit to the PIT ahead of our first Carrotmob event. He's also the Co-Chairman of the Emerging Green Builders of New York and a member of the Urban Green Council, and founded an environmental consulting firm called Sage Environments. ... http://manhattan.carrotmob.org/blog/the-sage-green-michael-zawacki-on-environmentalism-in-nyc/