Operation: Heist!

I personally have been wanting to pull a heist forever as I am sure most of you have as well. In the very least Oceans 11 (or its sequels) must have made you curious.

Mission date
Saturday, June, 4th

What
We are going to pull a heist on the Zilker Zephyr. There will be a few people planted on the train (preferable dressed in period clothing if available) with canvas "money" bags. The rest of us will wait for the train and then proceed to rob it and kidnap a few of those on board. Then ride off into the sunset.

Approximate times
Time will be a closely guarded secret so people are not prepared. It will be early afternoonish, to give an idea.

Essential details

Items for participation (bandit):

Black or dark cowboyish hat

Black bandanna

Small water gun (six shooter look alike and holsters encouraged as long as APD or anyone else can't mistake it for a real gun - We don't want to get in trouble!)

Stick horse (This one is the most important, as it was the catalyst for the idea, there are a few shops in town to buy one or they are fairly easy to make with a broomstick and long sock)

Items for participation (train plants):

Period clothing of some nature

Parasol perhaps? Just have fun with it

Canvas bags will be provided.


MISSION LEADER:
Ellie Andrew

Unfortunately this flash mob can really only support about 20-25 people max, so it is on a first come first serve basis. Unlike other flash mobs though I would ask that if you sign up, please commit.

Thanks guys, this is going to be awesome!

Operation: Protest

Tomorrow's Flashmob is going to have to be postponed... Stay tuned for updated details.

Mission Date:

Wednesday, April 20th

What:

Mock Protest

Approximate Time:

Essential Details:

Those no good scoundrels in the Texas government are going to legalize Cilantro and we need to let them know how we feel. Whether you are for or against it, we are going to come together and let our voices be heard. Try and convince any bystanders to your side and lets see if we can't change some hearts and minds!

Sign Making on Saturday, April 16th at 2pm at the Spiderhouse Cafe.

Location will be announced at the meeting!

Mission Leader:

Chris "Tons0fun" Carley

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124608610949794

Operation: Sleepy Head

Mission Date:

Saturday March 19th

What:

Mass Narcolepsy

Approximate Time:

Meetup at 3:30pm

Disperse to location at 4:00pm

Perform flashmob at 4:20pm

Wrap-up 4:30pm

Essential Details:

Sneak a small pillow in your purse or backpack. Or just use your hands. We are are all suffering and from time to time will conk out. Hopefully we land somewhere soft!

Meet at Duncan Park at the picnic tables. Corner of Henderson St. and 9th.

Location will be announced at the meeting!

Mission Leader:

Dawn Munroe-Davies

Operation: Noise!

It's time to show the world our noise!

Mission Date:

Wed Mar 16th at 6:30pm

What:

Drum Circle/Parade up 6th st.

Claps, stomps, bells and whistles and any costumes are welcome.

Some shakers will be provided on site

Approximate Time:

Meetup at 6:30pm. Check http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151943071534241 for more details.

Essential Details:

Bring your own drums and some extras if you can. Minimal will be provided, only some shakers to pass around to extras. BUT, everyone is welcome...clap, stomp or shake ya ass.

At the meetup spot, look for the parade/band leader looking gentleman for any directions.

Please no loud electronics, as noise ordinance issues are already in full force. Nothing rowdy or offensive. Bring some drums, some fun and have a good time.

Mission Leader:

Anthony Erickson

Success: Operation WHAM!

Operation WHAM was a huge success. Thank you to Julie at the 2nd Street District who provided us an "in" to get our music on the PA. Congrats to lead instructor and choreographer Sarah and the 50 Flash Mob Austin dancing agents who made this mission a smash hit:

Come to our March 12th planning meeting at 2 pm at Shipe Park to help plan April's mission.

Operation: WHAM!

For years you've been begging us to do a flash mob choreographed dance. The opportunity to do a really great dance in a public place has never arisen until NOW. Please join us this Saturday for Operation: WHAM!
Mission date
this Saturday, Feb, 26th

What
Spontaneous, public, choreography per request and inspired by this, this, and this. Don't worry if you're not a strong dancer. Our choreography is easy, fun, and a quick learn!

Approximate times
LESSON: 1 pm (not required if you learn the dance from the video or if you came to a previous lesson)
EVENT: 4 pm- 6 pm
REQUIRED MEETING: 4:30 pm
PERFORMANCE: sometime between 5:30- 5:50 pm
WRAP-UP (at meeting space-- not required): 15 minutes after performance

Essential details
Our REQUIRED PRE-MEETING is at 4:30 at 416 Cesar Chavez (which is an empty retail space on the corner of Cesar Chavez & San Antonio. Look for a yellow balloon tied to the door!). Please note: this pre-meeting is for those who already know the choreography. We will be assigning dancers' spots and will only do one quick rehearsal at this time. Please plan to arrive early to find available downtown parking. If you miss this required meeting, you will miss the revealed details of where we are dancing but more importantly, you will not be assigned a place within the dance to dance. Regardless of whether you came to our first lesson, or the last (day-of) lesson, or learned the dance on the video, everyone who wished to participate must come to the pre-meeting.

DANCE CLASS: 1:00, Saturday, Feb. 26
If you missed our first lesson or would like to review it again, we will have one more lesson held in the empty retail space at 1:00 p.m. at 416 Cesar Chavez (corner of Cesar Chavez & San Antonio). This is the same space as our required pre-meeting at 4:30 pm.

VIDEO:
Please visit our Facebook page to find a link to the choreography video review. Note: the video is only for review purposes. If you teach yourself the dance using the video, you are still required to come to the 4:30 meeting to find out where we will perform the dance and to get a space in the dance formation. We highly recommend coming to the 1:00 dance class to perfect your moves!

MISSION LEADER:
Indiana Adams

CHOREOGRAPHER & LEAD INSTRUCTOR:
Sarah Franklin

Flashmob Austin Active Once Again!

Hey FMAers and those interested in Flashmobs. Agent Tons0fun here. FMA is active once again! That's right. Meetings are occurring the Second Saturday of every month at 2pm in Shipe Park.

We have had two meetings so far and things are brewing up quite nicely. There is an event planned for February and already we have things in development for March.

This is going to be a great year for FMA!

The practice for the February flashmob is going to be:

Sunday, February 20th

2 - 5 p.m.

416 E. Cesar Chavez

There will be a video following this practice, but please try and make it. You will learn the dance and get to meet your fellow FMAers!

Can't wait to see you guys there!