Go if you can, sounds fun:

CALLING ALL OPEN MINDS AND HEARTS.
CALLING ALL THOSE WILLING TO BE
SILLY FOR PEACE AND FRIENDLY FOR FUN!

yaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!
the subway party is happening!!!!!!
here are the most important details.
get your costumes, instruments, friends and excuses
to talk to
strangers
ready because there will be a fabulous RUSH-HOUR
SUBWAY PARTY!!!!!


when?

The Morning of Thursday February 12th at 7:30 AM
sharp!
(yes it's very early so get some rest or stay up all
night the night before) *If you don't think you can wake up on your own set up a phone tree with friends....you don't want miss all the fun do you?

*the party is scheduled this early because there has been great success at previous parties which have been this early. Everybody on the train loves the party because they are all on the way to work or on
the way home from their night shift and they need some cheering up.

most of us aren't morning people..but this is worth it.

where?

The north end of the platform at Downsview Station...once you get there just look for the other freaks.

*it takes about 20 min to get to Downsview from Spadina Station


what?

picture this.....
A normal early morning on the subway car. Suddenly
people start to decorate the train with streamers and balloons and home-made art.
People on the train exchange strange glances. Next stop - a drummer and other musicians get on the train and start to play music. More strange looks.
Next stop, a giant fish and people in other silly costumes get on the train and start dancing, inviting others to join in. The cold mood of the train melts into a wonderful and unexpected celebration!!!!! hoooray
it's a subway party!!!!

a subway party is a great way to start your day and
it's the ultimate cure for the February Blahs...... you can dance, laugh, dress up, play instruments, make art, talk to strangers and participate in spontaneous acts of creativity and kindness. if you think of something you'd like to see at the subway party...bring it on!

*Another good trick to do is to dress up like an every day subway rider (you could wear a business suit, a school uniform, whatever). Sit and stare in awe as the party begins, but when someone asks you to dance, let your hair down, loosen your tie and get down! Other people on the
train will be inspired by your liberation and they may join in on the grooviness.

how long will be party?

The party usually lasts between 1.5-2hrs. That is enough time to ride the U-line. Usually about a 1.5 hrs into the party, the TTC security catches up with us and asks us kindly (and with obvious regret) to shut down the party. At that point we are usually up north at the other end of the U and ride back downtown together. There is always the option of getting on to the Bloor line for a bit more partying, but it's also nice (for those who don't have to leave for work, school or other commitments) to go get some cheap breakfast together.


why?

because nobody talks to each other on the subway let
alone look each other in the eye!

because on a cold thursday morning nobody expects a
celebration and that is likely just when we all need one!

because subway parties are a great way to overcome
apathy, loneliness and bitterness among other nastiness!

because subway parties are the ultimate cure for the
February Blahs and other winter induced syndromes!

because the subway is a great alternative to smog producing cars!

because you'll never feel the same on the subway
after you've been to a subway party!

because it's an idea that has been capturing peoples
imagination and you can help to make it happen!

because people you'll never forget the look on peoples faces when the streamers and balloons go up and the party starts.

because it's boring to have your fun packaged, sold and served to you in a nice tidy little package.

because there is no better way to start your day than to dance with a stranger on the subway!

because you could make someones day!

because it's a great (and cheap) way to have fun!

SOOOOOOO.....

start planning now. get your party gear together and
figure out how you can wake up early enough to get to the party. (for those of you who can't make it to the party....hopefully you can make it next time). Please
RSVP, especially if YOU CAN BRING A DRUM TO PLAY!

Thursday FEB 12th @ 7:3O AM DOWNSVIEW STATION

PLEASE DISTRIBUTE WIDELY!!!!!!!

rsvp carly@intrinsik.net