Another Mob is in Your Future
Our mob has been eagerly awaiting another opportunity to dance and sing in front of complete strangers. You’ll be seeing a lot more posts here—coming soon!
As Eileen says, “No music? No problem!” This video was taken at PRIME Lounge during the Flash Mobsters’ after-party! Thanks to Marjorie, Joey, and the bartenders for such a spectacular party :)
Another view of the flash mob from up in the bleacher seating. Taken by LeapFrog Interactive’s Chief Digital Officer, Alan Gilleo.
Last night, I went to an awards ceremony in which Mayor Greg Fischer also attended. I had a chance to talk to him briefly at the end and said, “I Flash Mobbed you last Tuesday!” He lit up and said, “You were involved in that? That was amazing! Some lady was just chatting with me and all of a sudden started dancing!
– Holly H-C., Flash Mobster of LouisvilleLast But Not Least
Tonight was our last rehearsal for the flash mob. Do you know what that means? That means we perform tomorrow. HUGE!
Everything went really smooth. People were on time and ready to run-through. I gave my 10 billion announcements, including:
- Don’t forget to be there at 4:30pm (we perform at 5:50pm)
- Don’t forget to get your blue ticket from Wilma Wonka (stupid name I made up at the Yum! rehearsal)
- Park on the street or at Yum! Center
- Go directly to Legends Room (our official meeting spot… top secret, of course)
- We’ll begin sending groups out at 5:10pm to mingle
And what I considered to be the three biggest announcements:
- T-shirts that LeapFrog Interactive ordered are all in and will be given away tomorrow after then event
- Greater Louisville Inc. is providing food/beverages for the entire gang
- PRIME Lounge is hosting an after-party with cocktail/drink specials (thanks to Marjorie Dunn and Joey at PRIME)
We even practiced with our glow sticks. We assigned Jenn and Rebecca to be our “Wave Starters.” I compared them to Fire-Starters as a Stephen King reference that I’m not sure many people got… I’m sure my mother did, though. In any case, Rebecca gets to start the entire wave! How cool?! And Jenn gets to catch the wave and send it back… lucky girl!
I’m actually a little bit rusty because we changed some things - like we always said we would - and I kept forgetting. Boo! I’ll need to make sure to have my mind right because I’m on the stage. Oooh… that sounds so much scarier when I type it out and re-read it. On a stage. Normally, I love the stage but dancing for a video camera and 1,500 people… that’s a new one on me! I’m sure I will love it though… complete adrenaline rush :)
I will tell you that I am pretty worn out… 10 weeks of emails, phone calls, rehearsals, texts, meetings, blogging and Facebook posts. It was totally worth it and I estimate that I put in about 300-350 hours of my personal time to get this whole thing organized but I wouldn’t change that for the world. I’ve worked with some incredibly talented and interesting people. I have a new flash mob family, for sure. They rock my socks like crazy :)
OK, yuck! Now I’m getting sentimental. Moving on :)
Tomorrow is sure to be epic! GLI plans to have the video up by 9:00pm. As soon as we perform, it’s going to go to Dave and he’ll cut, edit, do-his-magic-thing and get it up on YouTube and Vimeo. Prepare yourselves…
The best part about this flash mob is getting to meet new people. I have made so many new friends that I probably would have never met if it weren’t for the flash mob. I hope there are many more to come! Emily you have done a fabulous job! And Chris you are always fabulous - Superstar!!!
– Christy D-A., ChoreographerFlash Mobsters of Louisville
I love the fact that over 200 people from different backgrounds and different age groups have come together to dance. I have met so many great people. It has been an amazing journey. And yes I will totally be ready for the next one. P.S. It is great exercise for shedding some pounds before my wedding.
– Kristina R., Flash Mobster of LouisvilleAfter working backstage for elementary and high school theatre, it was great to see what it felt like to be on the other side of the curtain!
– Deborah S., Flash Mobster of LouisvilleA sampling of the photos from our March 8th practice. Jaemi Hemphill from Je T’aime Photography has been absolutely incredible in photographing the rehearsals. We’re are thrilled that she is a part of this event. She’s got 11+ years of experience and it really shows in her professionalism and art.
Love, love, love her!
About me
This blog will chronicle my experiences as I organize a flash mob in Louisville, KY. It may not seem that interesting at first but it is a long and (at times) complicated process which I want to share with you! -Emily Carroll
