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on July 12, 2010
LaunchPad
commented on a projectWe haven't forgotten about you, we swear! :-) Rewards will be ready in a few weeks. We've acquired almost everything, only a couple more pieces to go. Then it's selection time... Thanks so much to everyone for the patience, it's much appreciated.
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on April 19, 2010
LaunchPad
Posted project update #11Coming Soon...
Post CommentHi,
Did you think we forgot about you? No way, Jose!
We've just been uber busy: getting incorporated, pursuing non-profit status, opening to the public, stocking up on furniture & supplies, and hosting super fun events. All thanks to you!
Now it's time for us to organize your rewards. We'll be requesting your info via Kickstarter soon, then we'll start dropping fun treats in the mail :)
Thanks again for making LaunchPad a reality.
Mike & Teresa & David
LaunchPad
721 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238
718.928.7112
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on March 27, 2010
LaunchPad
Posted project update #10$80 Reward Raffle Winner!
Post CommentEarlier today we picked the raffle winner from the $80 reward pledgers. Watch the video to see it happen.
Ellen LaVeyra you're on a roll!! (Ellen's name was also drawn a few weeks ago as a raffle winner from our Pencil Party - she won 2 slices of pizza from Brooklyn Pizza Factory).
Congrats Ellen! This time you've won 3 hours use of LaunchPad to do as you please. We'll be in touch to schedule with you.
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on March 11, 2010
LaunchPad
Posted project update #9LaunchPad Art Auction - Now Online!
Post CommentHello,
As you may know, LaunchPad recently had an open call for art donations. The response was amazing and more than 30 artists donated their work to help support LaunchPad. The auction opened at the LaunchPad party this past Saturday, and we received a lot of bids that evening. We are now opening the auction online for greater exposure.
http://auction.brooklynlaunchpad.org
We encourage you to review all items included in the auction, and to please pass this message along to anyone who might be interested.
To place a bid on any item, please send an e-mail to 'auction@BrooklynLaunchPad.org' including:
- your name
- your telephone number
- auction item #
- bid amountThe auction is a silent, blind auction. The auction will close at noon EST on March 22, and the highest bid for each item will be selected at that time. Winning bidders will be notified shortly after.
Please remember that all bids will help support LaunchPad, a non-profit organization.
Many thanks,
LaunchPad--
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on March 9, 2010
LaunchPad
Posted project update #8we made it!!
we are PSYCHED! and we couldn't have done this without all of you.
thank you :)
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on March 8, 2010Funded!
Lift Off! by LaunchPad
A creative gathering place in Brooklyn focusing on community programs, the arts, technology, and anything else that captures the imagination.
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100% funded $6,000 pledged
- 123 backers
- Funded Mar 08, 2010
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on March 8, 2010
LaunchPad
Posted project update #7LaunchPad Party Recap and Special Thanks To Everyone Who Made It Possible
Many thanks to everyone who has supported the LaunchPad project so far. We have less than $200 more to raise, and 7 hours left to do it. We know we can! Please help us keep spreading the word in these final hours before our project deadline.
The LaunchPad party on Saturday was a blast! Many people attended and everyone had a great time. There was a variety of art, live jazz, colorful wall drawings, delicious food, hearty laughter, fun dancing, drinks, and a lot of positive energy. Check out some pictures on our Facebook page: http://facebook.brooklynlaunchpad.org
A special thanks to all the artists, businesses, and individuals who helped make the party a success. 29 artists, 14 local establishments, 1 culinary queen, and over 100 guests came together to help support LaunchPad. We are touched and grateful beyond words. Thank you, thank you, thank you...
Please see the list below for all the artists and businesses who donated their work and offerings to LaunchPad - they surely deserve some attention. And a high five.
The auction consisting of all the donated work and offerings will be brought online this week to help raise additional support for LaunchPad and much deserved recognition for the donors. We'll keep everyone updated when it goes live.
The raffle winners will be announced shortly, and they can begin choosing their prizes.
Looking forward to the future of LaunchPad! And the next LaunchPad party!!! :-)
ARTISTS WHO DONATED THEIR WORK:
Destroy & Rebuild NYC (http://www.destroyandrebuildnyc.com)
Tiffany England (http://www.tiffanyengland.com)
Julia Forrest (http://www.juliaforrest.com)
Nina Meledandri (http://www.meledandri.com)
Pesipop (http://www.pesipop.com & http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pesi/1024-bits-of-you-and-me)
Julia Samuels (http://www.crayolajunkie.com & http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crayolajunkie/a-map-to-change-investigating-infrastructure-enfo)
Gina Cacioppo (http://www.art-worksmedia.com)
Sarah Anne Ward (http://www.sarahanneward.com)
Corey Lugg (http://www.coreyluggphotography.com)
Masha Hamilton (http://www.mashahamilton.com)
Leon Kalas (http://www.leonkalas.com)
Paul-Henri Gallasch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/paauhenri)
Anna Niedermeyer (website in development)
Ellen LaVeyra (http://twitter.com/elaveyra)
Dennis Trainor, AKA Davis Fleetwood (http://nocureforthat.wordpress.com & http://www.youtube.com/user/davisfleetwood)
Hallie Overman (http://overprintinc.com & http://www.thatspartofitscharm.etsy.com)
Rogelio Ronco (http://www.myspace.com/rogelioronco)
Krystallynne Gonzalez (http://www.krystallynne.com)
Raul Barquet (http://www.raulbarquet.com)
Robert Heller (website in development)
Katie L. Cole (website in development)
Matt Kish (http://www.spudd64.com)
Kira Appelhans (http://www.working-earth.com)
Jesi Bender (http://www.jesibender.com)
Mary Logan (website in development)
Collin Pisarra (website in development)
Drew Droege (http://website in development)
Frank Esquilin (website in development)
Linda Williams (http://www.lindabutterfly.etsy.com)CULINARY QUEEN WHO DONATED HER SKILLS & SERVICES:
Emma Federico (http://www.facebook.com/emmabina)LOCAL ESTABLISHMENTS THAT DONATED THEIR OFFERINGS:
Brooklyn Guitar School (http://www.brooklynguitarschool.com)
Sterling Bed & Breakfast (http://www.sterlingbedandbreakfast.com)
NYC Social Sports Club (http://www.nycsocialsportsclub.com)
Lily & Fig (http://www.lilyandfig.com)
Nairobi's Knapsack (http://www.nairobisknapsack.com)
The Vanderbilt (http://www.thevanderbiltnyc.com)
Chavella's Cafe Mexicano (http://www.chavellas.com)
Glass Shop (http://www.glassshoplocal.com)
Milk Bar (http://www.milkbarbrooklyn.com)
Bristens Eatery (http://www.facebook.com/bristens.brooklyn & http://twitter.com/bristenseatery)
The Brooklyn Pizza Factory (http://www.brooklynpizzafactory.com)
Park Delicatessen Skate/Flower Shop (http://www.parkdelibk.com)
Poetry to Music (http://www.poetrytomusic.com)
BK Farmyards (http://www.bkfarmyards.com)
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on February 28, 2010
LaunchPad
Posted project update #6Party Enhancers
Post Comment50 colors. 5 packs. 250 markers. We can't wait to see the walls after the party!
Yeah, we know we said 'pencils', but where's the fun in that?!
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on February 20, 2010
LaunchPad
Posted project update #5Pencil Party (...And Silent Auction...)
Hello Everyone,
We're approaching the last 2 weeks of our Kickstarter project, so we've been brainstorming new ways to spread the word about LaunchPad. Best idea so far: party. But not just any party. The pencil party.
"What's the pencil party?", you ask. Well it goes a little like this - you show up and get a pencil. Then you step into the future home of LaunchPad, where all the walls are white. After that it's just some simple math... Your creativity + pencils + white walls * (music + drinks) = pencil party. Fun, right?
The night will also include a silent auction with amazing items donated by various artists and crafters. All winning bids go directly toward the LaunchPad project. And there's a fun twist: the artists/crafters who attract the 3 highest bids in the auction will receive their own LaunchPad exhibit in the near future. The exhibit will include an opening party and a one month display of work.
So come join us! And please spread the word.
Saturday, March 6 at 7pm
721 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NYPencil it in. ;-) The party won't stop until the last person walks out the door.
We can't wait to see you there!
P.S. We're currently accepting submissions for the auction. Anyone who is interested in donating a piece of work should please contact us quickly: art@BrooklynLaunchPad.org
More info here: http://party.brooklynlaunchpad.org
(Here's the Facebook Event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php...)
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Linda Williams on February 27, 2010
See here http://linda-considerations.blogspot.com/2010/02/kickstarter.html
I'm tweeting every day, have FBed, Kaboodled and Stumbled about Kickstart -
Linda Williams on March 11, 2010
So - did you get my two pieces of art? Were they auctioned? How much did they bring in for you?
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on February 15, 2010
LaunchPad
Posted project update #4Project Of The Day!
LaunchPad is 'Project Of The Day' on Kickstarter today. Woooo-hoooo! Thanks, Kickstarter. And thanks to all LaunchPad supporters and backers, you're helping make it a reality.
We're at 1/2 our goal. With about 1/3 time left. Please keep spreading the word to your friends and neighbors. And tell them we say Hello.
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Natalie John on February 15, 2010
Looks so awesome! I am a musician living in North Park Slope, and would love to be a part of this project. You may be aware of some Amazon Payments issue already, but I should tell you that an error wouldn't let me pledge. Could you send me a Kickstarter message when this error gets fixed? Thanks, and good luck!
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LaunchPad is an idea from two dreamers: Michael - www.kickstarter.com/profile/alwayslookaround Teresa - www.kickstarter.com/profile/subtle-t LaunchPad on Facebook - http://facebook.brooklynlaunchpad.org LaunchPad on Twitter - http://twitter.com/launchpad_nyc
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Congrats Y'all!!!
Hayo from the West Side (of Canada)! Nice work.
xoxox
Way to go! What a totally cool idea -- and you're making it work! yesssss!