Second Shore

The Lemonade screening came and went last night and by my measure was a great success. The crowd was stronger (50-60 people) than I anticipated and I participated in and overheard a lot of interesting conversations. Quite a few folks took the time to tell me that they enjoyed the film and the night as a whole. I really couldn't have asked for anything more.

In many ways I looked at last night as a test run. Anytime you put something like this together for the first time it's hard not to get anxious. Will the space work? Will people come? Does anyone care? Last night answered "yes" to all of the above, and it strengthened my drive for working on Second Shore and growing it into something amazing.

Thank you again to Orange Element, Vitamin, and Novak Birch for making it possible. Thanks to Russell and the Windup Space for hosting. Most of all, thanks to all of you who came out (bonus points to the ones who helped spread the word via blogs, Twitter, etc.)

We have a few ideas percolating for which film to show next, and we'll announce the details when they come together. Stay tuned.

Many months of work (too many to count) come to fruition tonight as we kick off the Second Shore Film Series with a screening of Lemonade (the movie) at the Windup Space. Doors open at 7 pm and we'll get started with the film around 7:30.

Following the screening we'll hold a panel discussion about the local creative community and how we handled the recent economic downturn.

This event is all about moving forward. All about inspiration and the basic value of doing exciting, interesting work. All about assembling a great group of creative minds and staging an event that leaves us all feeling stoked about possibility.

Not coincidentally, those are also the goals of the Second Shore series as a whole. 

I'm looking forward to seeing you there. Please track me down and say hello, or drop me a line if that doesn't work out. 

Future Second Shore screenings will be announced here soon. Add this site to your bookmarks and/or RSS feeds to be the first to know.

Please also send some love to our sponsors: Orange Element, Vitamin, and Novak Birch. Without them this just would not have happened. Simple as that.

Much love, as well, to Daniel Krall for creating the image you see above, which will serve as the cover for our handout tonight.

Most of all, thanks for your support.

It's getting to be last call, folks. Our screening of Lemonade (the movie) is coming up fast.

The details again, quick and clean: 7 pm Wednesday evening at the Windup Space. Film screening (it's about 40 minutes long) followed by panel discussion about Baltimore's creative scene and how we've responded to the tough economy. Dedicated time for audience Q&A after that, then mingling.

This event is free but we are accepting suggested donations of $8 to help us defray our costs and keep the Second Shore series going.

If you haven't yet seen it you can RSVP at the Facebook event page. If you have any questions, click here to email me directly. 

I see being forced to reschedule our screening of Lemonade (the movie) as an opportunity. The details came together last-minute the first time around, which left us with less time to prepare/promote than I would have liked. We're a month out now from the new date and to me that means a chance to reach more people.

In order to get that process started here's a quick roundup of the thinking behind this event, and why you should be there.

Who is this screening for?

Broadly speaking, anybody who has been affected by the recent economic downturn. Because of the film's subject matter we expect to draw a lot of people who work in or around the creative industries. Advertising, marketing, design, art + culture, etc. To some extent that's the main audience, but really this isn't about one industry. It's about saying goodbye forever to economic turmoil and anxiety and moving forward with passion, purpose, and great ideas.

What can I expect?

A thought-provoking, inspiring film. A chance to listen to and participate in a lively discussion featuring great minds from Baltimore's creative business community. Opportunities to interact and make valuable connections with like-minded individuals.

Logistics, please.

We plan to start the film at roughly 7:30 (it's about 40 minutes long). Afterwards, we'll have a roundtable discussion on stage featuring myself and three others (details on that can be found here). The discussion will close with dedicated time for audience Q&A. Following that, everyone will be welcome to hang out and enjoy each other's company. You can keep that going until closing time if you like.

Why Lemonade?

Two main reasons. First, I think it's a valuable piece of work. Second, I think that screening it represents an opportunity to help contribute to (and hopefully advance) the burgeoning creative/entrepreneurial community here in town. Which is, not coincidentally, the entire reason that the Second Shore series exists.

Want to know more? Have suggestions? Don't hesitate to click here to get in touch. I'll get you what you need.

Hope to see you there.

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Good news! Our inaugural screening (Lemonade) that got snowed out last week has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 24. All of the other details remain the same: 7 pm at the Windup Space in the Station North district. Free, with a suggested donation of $8 to help support Second Shore and defray our costs. 

With any luck we'll be fully melted by then, yes?

Hope to see you there. As always, get in touch with any questions and we'll be happy to answer them.