Really Really Free Market
Posted November 1st, 2005 by Canek
Saturday, October 29, was New York City’s 2nd Annual Really Really Free Market. The day was filled with free food, massages, a piñata, a Dia de los Muertos altar, music, piles of useful yet random things and, of course, a stenciling workshop by Visual Resistance.
The picture on the right was taken by Ida Benedetto. Click here to check out the rest of the Really Really Free Market pictures she posted to the NYC Indymedia website.
Here are some reasons why the Really Really Free Market is so great:
- Because there is enough for everyone.
- Because sharing is more fulfilling than owning.
- Because corporations would rather the landfills
overflow than anyone get anything for free.
- Because scarcity is a myth constructed to keep us at
the mercy of the economy.
- Because a community-building day outside is better
than anything money could buy.
November 1st, 2005 at 11:02 am
Awesome! When’s the next one?
November 1st, 2005 at 1:09 pm
to get on the list to find out when the next one is, send an email to inourhearts@gmail.com
also, you can get involved in the planning too.
November 2nd, 2005 at 11:40 am
what was sorely lacking from this year’s free market was skill shares and services.
i would have like to see services offered like massage, blood pressure screening, more free food, and more DIY skills shared. thanks to VR for leading their skill share.
April 19th, 2006 at 8:52 am
i’m currently organizing a really really free market in
kansas city for may 6th. could you offer any advice in
regard to getting the community involved (especially
non-radicals)?
telegrrram_sam@yahoo.com
love and solidarity,
samantha
April 23rd, 2006 at 2:31 am
Do it in a public space. Flyer all over the area where it will be held, like up oin the parking meters and any available surface. Food always brings people closer…
all my tired mind can think of at the moment