Community Connections Time Bank
"Several TimeBank members told me that activities gradually cease being services performed and become instead hours with friends. "
"What makes a time bank different is that the purpose of the connection is ostensibly to give help — something that makes a lot of people more comfortable and confident. “I’m a shy person and I have a problem with receiving,” said Gradess. Even if you happen to be the one receiving services in any particular transaction, you know you will be giving help to someone else."
Electric Picnic round-up
We confused people, bamboozled people, and introduced people to the wonders of a black lace bodystocking with silver hotpants. While the rain and mass audience hangover prevented too much playtime, highlights included singing to a group of lads (yes, you) after a kiss on the cheek, and rewriting part of the Book of Matthew for two family men in exchange for their must-see gig list.
The best part of the Picnic, however, was chatting to people about the project, handing out our cards/receipts, and - yes - taping green fig leaves to our nether regions. I think the material went over people's heads a bit (a subversive take on religion through a structure attempting to be subversive towards capitalist practices - too much? ;) ), but we made people stop and think, and thank you to all the people who stopped by our little stand to ask: "What is this?" Asking makes the heart grow fonder.
For those of you who would like to see the full Eve she-bang (pun intended), please come to:
Aberystwyth Storytelling Festival LateNight Cabaret Dec. 3 Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Link HERE
For more Ten Cents a Dance dates - we will be taking the project elsewhere in the UK this fall, WATCH THIS SPACE.
Want to learn more? Chat about the card you received? Did you find the concept of trading our performances for "something" too abstract? Please feel free to leave a comment.
Love,
B
The best part of the Picnic, however, was chatting to people about the project, handing out our cards/receipts, and - yes - taping green fig leaves to our nether regions. I think the material went over people's heads a bit (a subversive take on religion through a structure attempting to be subversive towards capitalist practices - too much? ;) ), but we made people stop and think, and thank you to all the people who stopped by our little stand to ask: "What is this?" Asking makes the heart grow fonder.
For those of you who would like to see the full Eve she-bang (pun intended), please come to:
Aberystwyth Storytelling Festival LateNight Cabaret Dec. 3 Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Link HERE
For more Ten Cents a Dance dates - we will be taking the project elsewhere in the UK this fall, WATCH THIS SPACE.
Want to learn more? Chat about the card you received? Did you find the concept of trading our performances for "something" too abstract? Please feel free to leave a comment.
Love,
B
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