Recently as we were creating and publishing new CivicFootprint TV videos, we unearthed one of our favourite Timeraiser videos. Produced by Meg Wilcox, Nina Soboczynski and Radka Zitkova for Capital News Online, the video is from the 2nd Ottawa Timeraiser last November. It perfectly captures the vibe (I’ve heard the description “trendy but authentic”) and explains the various elements that make the Timeraiser such a unique event.
In truth, while videos and pictures are a great way of telling the Timeraiser story, you really do have to actually attend a Timeraiser in person to fully understand its impact. It’s in chatting with an artist about the story behind his or her piece. It’s hearing the passion in the voices of agency reps as they describe their programs or striking up a conversation with someone about what brought them to Timeraiser. It’s watching anxious bidders during the silent auction and then hearing the jubilation when winners are announced. But what eclipses everything is noticing your own excitement when you hear about a volunteer position that speaks to you and your interests.
But don’t take my word: read what other people have to say and more importantly: experience it for yourself! The 2010 Timeraiser season starts Saturday March 20th in Toronto for the 7th year in a row. Tickets are already more than 60% sold out, so giddy-up! Following Toronto we have:
- 2nd Hamilton Timeraiser: Thursday April 22nd
- 1st London Timeraiser: Thursday May 13th
- 5th Calgary Timeraiser: Thursday June 17th
- 3rd Vancouver Timeraiser: Thursday September 23rd
- 2nd Edmonton Timeraiser: Saturday October 16th
- 3rd Ottawa Timeraiser: Saturday November 13th
So check out that video from the Ottawa Timeraiser and make a comment! There are some great interviews including one from the evening’s emcee, CBC Radio Host Amanda Putz, our E.D. Anil Patel, and Ottawa artist Paul Sharp.
Happy viewing!
