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Twestival Flashmob

February 1st, 2009 · 1 Comment

Click here to recieve a full set of instructions for the event, or email HoustonFlashmob (at) gmail.com with “Twestival Plans” as the subject.

Hello flashmobbers!

We have a great opportunity to participate in a flashmob for a cause. On February 12th, 2009 Caroline Collective in Houston, Texas will be hosting “Twestival”. Here is a bit from the website:

“On February 12, 2009, over 105 cities around the world will host Twestivals, bringing together Twitter communities for an evening of fun to raise money and awareness for charity: water. Houston, the fourth large [Read more →]

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The Mp3 Experiment v1.0

January 31st, 2009 · No Comments

Sound Designer: Jason Page
Mp3 Experiment Poster: Lenny Flamenco

On January 24th, 2009 at 2:00 pm the we conducted our first Mp3 experiment at Discovery Green in Houston, Texas. This was our first Mp3 experiment and will definatley not be our last.

We wrote and recorded the script that was downloaded by our participants. We split them into two groups based on their birthday without their knowledge.

Around 2pm, I whipped ou the bullhorn and asked everyone to prepare to play the mp3 file. A few minutes later, I counted down from 5, said "GO" and hit the siren. There was about 30 seconds of ambient music played then our participants were introced to "F.R.E.D", "Flashmob Recording Experimental Device."

Since this was Fred’s first assignment, he was [Read more →]

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Mp3 Experiment V1.0 Pre-follow up

January 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Thank you all for coming out to the Mp3 Experiment V1.0. We hope you enjoyed the experience. We are collecting video, and photos of the event and will be posting an update as soon as possible.

Please email us your feedback, stories, comments, etc. We would love to include your interesting stories and insight about the event on our follow up!

In the mean time, we have created some products in rememberance of FRED. We hope you enjoy them and we’ll see you at the next event!


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Next event: Mp3 experiment 1.0

January 19th, 2009 · 6 Comments

Come join us for our first Mp3 experiment downtown at Discovery Green!

Before you read on watch this video:

We will holding our first Mp3 experiment January 24th at 2pm at Discovery Green. A few days before the event we will post a Mp3 file on our website, so check back often. We ask that DO NOT listen to the mp3 until the event starts. This is super duper uber mega important!

Please contact us (houstonflashmob@gmail.com) if you can video tape this event. We really need some video of the event.

So, without further ado, let’s talk details.
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Excellent article on Flash Mobs

January 15th, 2009 · No Comments

Check out this excellent article on Flash mobs.

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Flyer/Poster for Mp3 Event

January 14th, 2009 · No Comments

Mp3 Experiment 1.0 flyer

Click here: Mp3 Experiment Flyer to download the Mp3 Experiment flyer and help us spread the word!

Grab some tape! Print out four on a page and cut ‘em up! Hand them strangers! Do what you have to do to get the word out!

You can view the event here: http://www.HoustonFlashmob.com/2009/01/next-event-mp3-experiment-10/

Don’t forget to register for the event! We’ll see you on the 24th!
(We will never give out your email address, ’cause that is super stupid and lame.)

The event have ended - no more registrations are allowed.

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Flashmob Friday: Jocks and Geeks

January 6th, 2009 · 8 Comments

Hello flashmobbers!

This is our first Flashmob Friday event! At least once a month we will announce a day of flashmob event on Friday. The FF might be a quick event, crashing another meetup, or a host of other things.

This Flashmob Friday event will be “Jocks and Geeks”. Technology Bytes is hosting their “Geek Gathering” today at Coffee Groundz at 7:30pm. Facebook event here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=48952723338

Our mission is dress up as either jocks or geeks and crash this party!

What:
Dress up as Joc [Read more →]

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Austin Flashmob announces a new event!

January 5th, 2009 · No Comments

Austin Flashmob is hosting a Freeze January 31st. Check out more info on their website. RSVP via Facebook and join their Urban Prankster forum.

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Next Flashmob event announcement!

January 4th, 2009 · 1 Comment

iPod Touch

You’ll need your shiny new mp3 player for our next event! The tenative date is Janruary 24th. Subscribe to our feed, follow us on Twitter, or join the Facebook Group to keep up to date on the event. Spread the word and we’ll see you then!

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Happy 2009 from Houston Flashmob!

December 31st, 2008 · 1 Comment

2009

Happy 2009 from your friends at Houston Flashmob! We are going to have a FUN new year!

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