‘Traffic Light Charades’ anyone?
Do you get bored waiting at pedestrian traffic lights? A group of game players in Amsterdam have come up with the perfect solution – “Traffic Light Charades”.
The game works by displaying an object/person/verb on the traffic light facing the person on the opposite side of the street. That person must then mime the c..
James Chapman of Tantrum Theatre Wins November Grant!
It was a scorching Thursday evening when our distinguished yet slightly sweaty Awesome Newcastle board gathered together (along with a few special guests) for our November board meeting at Cazador in Newcastle Mall.
Alex O’Hara, owner of Cazador fulfilled our November guest board member position, while Sam Robinson ..
Awesome Newcastle x The Venture
Awesome Newcastle was recently featured on The Venture Blog, a partnership with Fast Company which highlights entrepreneurial news and advice from around the world. Read the post here.
Turning Plants Into Music
A creative individual from Liverpool, England has come up with an unusual and creative way to engage young people.
Named Plant Synths and Kits, Laura Pullig is developing workshops and kits teaching others to build their own electronic instruments using plants.
Her goal is to show young people how to enjoy nature a..
‘Youth Street Newcastle’ Wins October Grant
Last Thursday evening, Awesome Newcastle awarded October’s no-strings-attached $1,000 grant.
The thinkers, changemakers and ideaspeople of Newcastle sent us a rich variety of quirky, funny and interesting applications and the worthy bunch was narrowed down to just three finalists.
Our board members, accompanied by ..
The San Fran Moby Dick Marathon
When the clock strikes midday on October 24th San Francisco will pay tribute to the imaginative and infamous Herman Melville, author of the whale of a tale ‘Moby Dick’.
The San Francisco Moby Dick Marathon intends to have the 600-page novel spoken aloud, complimented by a collection of visuals and some chapters being..
‘Driving with Jack and Scott’ Wins September Grant
Driving with Jack and Scott consists of two childhood mates who have been spreading the good vibes ever since, including hosting events, taking part in youth groups and coaching at a local skatepark.
Jack and Scott say they want to be about ‘thankers wanna thank’ (as opposed to ‘haters gonna hate), bringing positivi..
Rainworks Invisible Spray
Science and art come together with Rainworks Invisible Spray, a substance that repels water, letting the user create positive messages and art on the pavement that reveal themselves when it rains. The formula, which is 100% biodegradable, can last up to four months. You can donate to the Rainworks Kickstarter campaig..
Popscope Baltimore
Popscope is an initiative in Baltimore, Maryland which brings free public astronomy nights to residents. Pop-up telescopes are spontaneously set up in locations around the city and then word is spread through social media. Everyone is encouraged to come along, look up learn about the night sky.
Funded by Awesome Balt..
Buddy Bench
Ottawa resident and mother Jenny Guth has recently helped implement a Buddy Bench in Stittsville Public School.
The Buddy Bench is an ordinary bench placed in the schoolyard. Children who are sad or looking for playmates can sit on the bench to signal they would like someone to come talk to them or ask them to play…