Stories From The Carrot
In June of this year it will be five years that The Carrot has been open. To those of us who had a vision of what The Carrot could be, The Carrot has by far exceeded our expectations in terms of its effect on the volunteers that have passed through its doors, the musicians who have played at the open mikes and Friday nights, and the artists who have had their work displayed. While we thought that The Carrot could have an effect on the community, we never realized that it would become a catalyst for revitalization of Alberta Avenue.
What has also amazed us is the stories that have emerged from The Carrot as people became involved as volunteers, musicians and artists.
It is time to start collecting those stories and the pictures that have documented the events at The Carrot. The goal is to have a book published called “Stories from The Carrot” in 2011 which will contain the stories that you, the volunteers, board members of Arts on the Ave., The Carrot Committee, the artists, the musicians and community members have about The Carrot. We are also looking for photographs which document events at The Carrot.
So start thinking about your experiences at The Carrot. How has The Carrot impacted your life? The lives of others? Your community? Write them down. Look through your photos and see what pictures you have from The Carrot. If you aren’t comfortable writing and would like to just tell your story, that’s possible, too.
Forward all material to Arthur Dyck at storiesfromthecarrot@gmail.com.
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