Hey, all:
We’re planning Chicago’s version of the World Naked Bike Ride, which will happen on June 9th, 2007. Somewhere between 200 and 500 cyclists will ride through Chicago to protest oil dependency. They’ll sport costumes, body paint, decorated bikes and, if they’re daring, no clothes at all. The ride will last from about 9 pm to about midnight, rain or shine. (For more info, go to: www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ or )
www.worldnakedbikeride.org/chicago/)
Two venues are needed:
First, we’ll need an assembly and costuming point where people can painted and decorate themselves and their bikes prior to the ride. This should be a quiet home, backyard or enclosed courtyard, preferably in the Wicker Park/Bucktown/Near North area. The way it works is that we’ll publicize an “assembly point” somewhere near the costuming place (usually a park) and those who show up with bicycles will be sent to the costuming place. Gawkers who show up with cameras but without bikes will be S.O.L.
Second, we need a place to host a post-ride party. Two years ago a friendly person opened up their loft for the 100+ naked and partially clothed people who wanted to party afterwards, but they had to bring their own drinks. Last year we had a party at a local bar, but we were told we had to put our clothing on before entering, which killed the whole spirit of the naked bike ride.
So we’re looking for venues for a post-ride party, ideally that will allow nudity (NOTE: this is a naked but NON-SEXUAL event!) and that can fit 100 to 300 people, and that allows alcohol (better yet, that serves alcohol—a bar, or gallery, would be ideal) Because this is a non-profit organization, we can’t front much, if any, money, but can get quite a crowd into a bar or gallery.
If you’ve any suggestions or can offer a place, please email me at: hippierob@gmail.com
If you’re going to respond with smart-aleck comments, or ask for details about where you can see (but not participate in) the naked bike ride, please don’t bother.
Thanks!
We’re planning Chicago’s version of the World Naked Bike Ride, which will happen on June 9th, 2007. Somewhere between 200 and 500 cyclists will ride through Chicago to protest oil dependency. They’ll sport costumes, body paint, decorated bikes and, if they’re daring, no clothes at all. The ride will last from about 9 pm to about midnight, rain or shine. (For more info, go to: www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ or )
www.worldnakedbikeride.org/chicago/)
Two venues are needed:
First, we’ll need an assembly and costuming point where people can painted and decorate themselves and their bikes prior to the ride. This should be a quiet home, backyard or enclosed courtyard, preferably in the Wicker Park/Bucktown/Near North area. The way it works is that we’ll publicize an “assembly point” somewhere near the costuming place (usually a park) and those who show up with bicycles will be sent to the costuming place. Gawkers who show up with cameras but without bikes will be S.O.L.
Second, we need a place to host a post-ride party. Two years ago a friendly person opened up their loft for the 100+ naked and partially clothed people who wanted to party afterwards, but they had to bring their own drinks. Last year we had a party at a local bar, but we were told we had to put our clothing on before entering, which killed the whole spirit of the naked bike ride.
So we’re looking for venues for a post-ride party, ideally that will allow nudity (NOTE: this is a naked but NON-SEXUAL event!) and that can fit 100 to 300 people, and that allows alcohol (better yet, that serves alcohol—a bar, or gallery, would be ideal) Because this is a non-profit organization, we can’t front much, if any, money, but can get quite a crowd into a bar or gallery.
If you’ve any suggestions or can offer a place, please email me at: hippierob@gmail.com
If you’re going to respond with smart-aleck comments, or ask for details about where you can see (but not participate in) the naked bike ride, please don’t bother.
Thanks!
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