We had a great press conference this morning at the old Silva Lanes, to announce plans for the long-shuttered bowling alley that I bought a few months ago. Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzalez was on hand to help us launch the project, along with an army of artists, dreamers, and organizers from Meow Wolf, who initiated this sweet madness and will be speaheading the redevelopment.
Lots of reporters and photographers turned up, along with a couple of TV crews. As their reports come in, I will post links here, for those who are interested.
Here's the ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL:
http://www.abqjournal.com/533497/entertainment/silva-lanes-to-be-transformed-to-an-explorable-art-space-for-kids-and-adults.html
Here's the Santa Fe NEW MEXICAN:
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/martin-meow-wolf-aim-to-revive-old-bowling-alley-space/article_5adc071e-f12e-58a6-ad44-da00177b38ce.html
Marshall Thompson and Constructive Assets will be handling the renovation and repair of the huge structure on Rufina Circle, which was gutted years ago and has sat abandoned and empty for years. Just fixing the infrastructure will require months of work. But once the building is safe and habitable, Meow Wolf's army of amazing young artists will be moving in, to create what we think will be a truly incredible and original piece of immersive art, something that will entertain and enlighten adults and kids both: the House of Eternal Return.
It won't be cheap. To that end, Meow Wolf has started a Kickstarter. For a first glimpse of their plans, go to:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/185944623/meow-wolf-art-complex-ft-the-house-of-eternal-retu
Needless to say, contributions are welcome, if you would like to be a part of this.
Lots of reporters and photographers turned up, along with a couple of TV crews. As their reports come in, I will post links here, for those who are interested.
Here's the ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL:
http://www.abqjournal.com/533497/entertainment/silva-lanes-to-be-transformed-to-an-explorable-art-space-for-kids-and-adults.html
Here's the Santa Fe NEW MEXICAN:
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/martin-meow-wolf-aim-to-revive-old-bowling-alley-space/article_5adc071e-f12e-58a6-ad44-da00177b38ce.html
Marshall Thompson and Constructive Assets will be handling the renovation and repair of the huge structure on Rufina Circle, which was gutted years ago and has sat abandoned and empty for years. Just fixing the infrastructure will require months of work. But once the building is safe and habitable, Meow Wolf's army of amazing young artists will be moving in, to create what we think will be a truly incredible and original piece of immersive art, something that will entertain and enlighten adults and kids both: the House of Eternal Return.
It won't be cheap. To that end, Meow Wolf has started a Kickstarter. For a first glimpse of their plans, go to:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/185944623/meow-wolf-art-complex-ft-the-house-of-eternal-retu
Needless to say, contributions are welcome, if you would like to be a part of this.
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I also wanted to let you know that I went to one of the first "Game Of Thrones" IMAX screenings and it was a great experience! We also had Neil Marshall on hand to introduce the episodes! All in all a great time, thanks to you and your amazing work with "A Song Of Ice And Fire"! And of course the cast,crew,writers producers, directors and everyone else involved in the making of this phenomenal show!
Will we be kept updated on the progress of this project?
My aim is to eventually make my way to your area and sample its history and green chili... right after I do my European tour of 2016.
Sincerly hinka
*bouncy*
Edited at 2015-01-30 08:37 pm (UTC)
I've been reading some articles following the upcoming season 5 of GoT today, and - again - some people commented on your pace of writing.
Just wanted to add some support to the "slow George" team - please go on taking as much time as you need to write the little gems of human psychology and amazing lessons in storytelling that we are so happy to read. I am very thankful to you, as I had lost the pleasure of being hooked to a story for years - that was before I started the Song of Ice and Fire.
Thank you for your inspiring work - and for your patience with impatients.
A book reader who'll only be happy with the books when you are.
I have many personal friends that are private contractors some of which are located in the Rio Rancho - Albuquerque area. They may be able to help with the restructuring process.
Edited at 2015-01-31 04:46 am (UTC)
But we have tons of construction and renovation to do before Meow Wolf can even move it. The building has been vacant for years, and needs to be repaired and brought up to code.
And if you have ever done construction, you'll know that it always takes longer (and costs more) than you estimate.