MIH at Figment, Governor’s Island

We made it happen again, at Figment on Governor’s Island, Saturday June 12.

The range of clients and projects was fantastic, and somewhat different from our previous outings at Flux Factory and the Lost Horizon Night Market. Whereas those events were at night and attended mostly by artists and party people, Governor’s Island attracted a more diverse audience, including some downright normal folks.

But everyone has something that they want to make happen, and Saturday’s attendees were no exception.  Things that people wanted to make happen this time around included:

– Becoming the skippers of a ship and sail in open water.

– Being a more disciplined actress.

– Reviving a business.

– Having more shared experiences.

– Finishing a film.

– Finding a partner.

– Making thanksgiving dinner in a stone house for friends and family!

– Finishing a film script.

– A prototype to redefine the transfer of knowledge and save the world.

– Mission statement for a theater company.

– Love!

It was a truly inspiring, energizing day.  In fact we were so involved with people making it happen that we neglected to take any pictures of our cozy porch in Nolan Park.  So if you’ve got photos, send them to us at makeithappen.tm@gmail.com.

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the excitable woman is happening

We received some truly exciting feedback from Trevor last week.  He reports that he is in the midst of making it happen.

His dream was to make “the excitable woman” happen.  Do I know what the excitable woman is?  Not entirely.  Does it matter?  Not at all.

Trevor reports:

“I would have made it happen had I not encountered a SNAFU in my piece and a circuit did not work as planned.  Once I find a specialist to help, I will definitely make it happen.”

Folks, Trevor is dutifully making it happen.  He needs an electrician.  Who can help?

Coming tomorrow, an update from Make It Happen’s exciting outing to Governor’s Island for Figment.

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Make it Happen at Figment, on Governor’s Island

Make It Happen is happening again!  Join us on Saturday June 12 on Governor’s Island at Figment, an annual celebration of creative culture.

We will be Making it Happen on the porch of a lovely old house in an area of  Governor’s Island called Nolan Park.   We’ll be there from noon to 5PM, Saturday only.

See you there!

These ladies made it happen on Governor's Island!

Photos stolen from Governor’s Island Preservation and Education Corporation

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We knew her way back when…

More fantastic feedback today from Dani Tersini, a singer who came to the Make It Happen truck at the night market.   She reminds us in her postcard that her goal was, no IS to make A BAND happen.

Dani reports that she is in the midst of making it happen by contacting musicians, making connections, using craigslist, word of mouth, auditioning and networking at shows.

If, no WHEN Dani becomes famous and plays Madison Square Garden, we will be able to say that we knew her when she started.  Link here to some of her music. Or try listening here

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Maria got a job

We received excellent feedback yesterday from Maria, whose goal was classic Make It Happen … she wanted to get a job.

At her initial intake, she set a target date of May 16.  And guess what, dear readers?  She got a job on the 16th that she says has now turned into many more jobs.  She’s still looking for more freelance work, rewriting resumes, updating her portfolio and networking.  But as Maria says in her feedback postcard, “Kind of freaky I got a job on that day.”

We salute you, Maria! Make it happen!

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Dr. Claw is making it happen in my tummy!

By the time you’ve read this you’ve probably heard;  Dr. Claw makes lobster rolls that melt in your mouth.  This man and his contraband delights are my new BFF and he’s a hottie to boot.

Making mouths water all over Brooklyn.

Here’s a tip.  If you want to make it happen, start by getting your hands on one of these babies.

http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/33/20/wb_lobsterman_2010_05_14_bk.html

I’ll be seeing you again, Dr. Claw.

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making it happen in outer space!

At the Night Market a few weeks ago, Make it Happen facilitators Tracy and Jonah appeared in a film that spans limits of the galaxy … and was shot in the back of a truck at the night market by Stefan Pildes.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we bring you Stefan’s film, The Galactic Ring:

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Hot of the press!

There’s a great article in Wired about the Lost Horizon Night Market, complete with a shoutout from Vanessa.

““Originally, I was going to help my friends in the Make It Happen Truck,” which was devoted to helping people complete personal goals, says Vanessa Paulsen, proprietor of photo-booth truck. “Then I said, ‘Fuck that, I’m gonna make my own thing happen.”

That’s the spirit, Vanessa!! Makes me wish I had taken more time to see other trucks at the market!

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Thanks for Making It Happen, again!

We couldn’t be happier with the turnout at Saturday’s Lost Horizon Night Market.  So many of you wanted to and did Make It Happen! The Make It Happen mobile unit was packed all night.  Some of things you wanted to make happen were:

  • become a professional soccer player
  • finish an art piece
  • find your purpose in life
  • fabricate an electronic box so you can drop ping pong balls on your head via remote control
  • make a career out of your jewelry design business
  • travel back in time
  • decide whether or not to get divorced
  • secure funding for the publication of a magazine
  • have a passionate love affair

These are just a few of the things that you want to make happen and the facilitators are thrilled that you came out to participate and share your goals and dreams with us.

We’d also like to welcome and thank two new members to the Make It Happen team.  Jonah and Rez – way to make it happen!

Here are some pictures that resident facilitator Lauren took in the midst of Making it Happen.  If you have any pictures/sentiments/complaints/praise you’d like to share with us, you know the three magic words…

David in the MIH mobil unit. Look at all those folks waiting to Make It Happen!

Make It Happen, Rez!

Make It Happen, Jonah!

Facilitator Lauren is always prepared.

What are people making happen in all those trucks?

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Make It Happen, this Saturday!

This Saturday, you too, can make it happen.

The facilitators of Make it Happen will be consulting with clients at the Lost Horison Night Market.  Contact us to find out the exact time and location of the event.

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