Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/February 2009

The Monthlong NYC Museum Wikistravanganza was held on select days throughout February 2009 at "Wikipedia Loves Art!" museum photography events around the city.

Like Wikipedia Takes Manhattan, we'll were joined again by our friends from Free Culture @ Columbia and Free Culture @ NYU, the local chapters of Students for Free Culture.

It should be noted that these are separate events, and certainly no one is obligated to attend them all (though it would be fun).

Specifically the events were:
 * Feb 6: Metropolitan Museum of Art
 * Feb 7: Brooklyn Museum
 * Feb 13: New-York Historical Society
 * Feb 19: Jewish Museum
 * Feb 27: Museum of Modern Art

There was also a special business meeting on Feb 7 dedicated to discussing Wikimedia New York City issues with guests from the Wikimedia Foundation.

Also note that the Film Society of Lincoln Center is sponsoring a movie house architecture competition at the same time.

'Watch this space for future possible changes. And please watchlist this page.'

Feb 6 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Intro session in the museum (Art Study Room at the Uris Center for Education)
 * Friday, February 6 from 5:30-6:30 pm, Metropolitan Museum of Art. We'll be joined by the Free Culture folks during the intro session, which will be in the Art Study Room at the Uris Center for Education (enter at the 81st Street entrance), where we'll meet the participants and explain the project.  The actual photography event can last until the museum closes.

Museum hours
 * The Met is open until 9 pm.

Likely attendees

 * Pharos (talk) 21:39, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Becksguy (talk) 10:51, 5 February 2009 (UTC)

Possible attendees

 * Yamara ✉  22:22, 5 February 2009 (UTC) - Not sure that I have adequate equipment, but if I can make it, I'll bring what I can.

Regrets

 * Will be out of the country. :( Sam  Blab 21:22, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Prior commitment for that night, unfortunately. Newyorkbrad (talk) 22:54, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Won't be back from Colorado. David  Shankbone  23:56, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Will be on an island in the middle of a big puddle watching some overgrown boys throw around a piece of pig StarM  03:20, 27 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Can't come on Shabbos. &mdash;Elipongo (Talk contribs) 06:41, 1 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Will be on AmTrak to Ohio to spend Washington's Birthday and Lincoln's Birthday with Mom. — Robert Greer (talk) 16:14, 1 February 2009 (UTC)
 * I'm busy with school obligations. Sorry! -- Sharkface T/C 02:37, 2 February 2009 (UTC)
 * No camera.--Scottandrewhutchins (talk) 19:05, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

Feb 7 at the Brooklyn Museum
Intro table in the museum lobby
 * Saturday 7 from 5:00-11:00 pm, Brooklyn Museum. This is the night of the First Saturday party at the museum.  We'll be joined by the Free Culture folks at our table in the museum lobby, where we'll meet the participants and explain the project.  Don't worry, everyone's not gonna stay at the table the whole time, but a least a couple of us will stick around there.


 * See our big sign and free candy

Museum hours
 * The Brooklyn Museum will be open until 11 pm.

Associated business meeting
Business meeting in Brooklyn
 * Saturday, February 7 from 2:30-4:00 pm, hosted at User:DGG's place. We'll be joined by Frank Schulenburg (Head of Public Outreach) and Sara Crouse (Head of Partnerships and Foundation Relations), flying in for the weekend from Wikimedia Foundation headquarters in San Francisco.  We will also likely have guests from the New York Public Library, with whom we can discuss joint projects.

RSVP and directions
 * To register your RSVP and get directions, please e-mail User:DGG.

After the business meeting, we can walk together to the nearby Brooklyn Museum. (1.25 miles -- there are also buses and subways). DGG (talk) 04:59, 31 January 2009 (UTC)

Likely attendees

 * Pharos (talk) 21:39, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Becksguy (talk) 10:51, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 02:45, 7 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Well. Humph. Since the Museum nearly falls within the shadow of the arch, I'd embarrass myself if I didn't go. Gosgood (talk) 16:44, 7 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Mitch 32 ( Go Syracuse ) 16:55, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

Possible attendees

 * Newyorkbrad (talk) 22:54, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Maybe a couple hours after Shabbos is over, about 8pm if help is still needed... &mdash;Elipongo (Talk contribs) 06:46, 1 February 2009 (UTC)
 * There are always big crowds at the Brooklyn Museum First Saturday events up till the closing at 11 PM. It would be great if you could join us at 8, and bring a camera!--Pharos (talk) 05:00, 2 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Sorry I couldn't make it, just to much to get accomplished around here before I have to leave for work tomorrow. &mdash;Elipongo (Talk contribs) 03:57, 8 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I got a lot of work done today too. Too bad I couldn't come.


 * I might come and say hello. I'm on the mailing list, and have never been to any of the NYC events before. Theinfo (talk) 16:22, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

Regrets

 * Will be out of the country. :( Sam  Blab 21:22, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Won't be back from Colorado. David  Shankbone  23:56, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Will be on an island in the middle of a big puddle watching some overgrown boys throw around a piece of pig StarM  03:20, 27 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Will be out of state and out of mind. Rob T Firefly (talk) 01:00, 31 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Still won't be in the New York Tri-State are until June 2009. DanTD (talk) 22:17, 31 January 2009 (UTC)
 * School.— Ryūlóng ( 竜龙 ) 23:02, 31 January 2009 (UTC)
 * ditto — Robert Greer (talk) 16:15, 1 February 2009 (UTC)
 * We're a little-bit meet-upped out lately. Daniel Case (talk) 15:05, 7 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Awoke late and not yet recovered from flu. Jim.henderson (talk) 16:49, 7 February 2009 (UTC)
 * No camera--Scottandrewhutchins (talk) 19:06, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

Feb 13 at the New-York Historical Society
Intro and check-in in the museum lobby
 * Friday, February 13 from 6:00-8:00 pm, New-York Historical Society. Museum admission is free at this time.  We'll be joined by the Free Culture folks in the museum lobby, where we'll do check-in, meet the participants and explain the project.  Photography will be in the Henry Luce III Center For The Study Of American Culture on the 4th floor.

Museum hours
 * The New-York Historical Society is open until 8 pm.

Likely attendees

 * Pharos (talk) 23:27, 9 February 2009 (UTC)

Possible attendees

 * Bearian (talk) 22:48, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
 * If I can get out of the office on time. Easy access as it's on my way home, but have had a lot of late nights. StarM  02:38, 12 February 2009 (UTC)

Regrets

 * Sorry. Sam  Blab 22:17, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Away for the long weekend. Newyorkbrad (talk) 22:19, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Literally a five minute walk from my apartment, and I'm off on Fridays; however Shabbos starts just a bit after 5pm this week. &mdash;Elipongo (Talk contribs) 03:53, 10 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Previous commitment. Becksguy (talk) 05:14, 12 February 2009 (UTC)

Feb 19 at the Jewish Museum
Intro and check-in in the museum lobby
 * Thursday, February 19 from 6:30-8:00 pm, Jewish Museum. We'll have special free admission passes available that evening for Wikipedians and our Free Culture friends.  We'll be joined by the Free Culture folks in the museum lobby, where we'll do check-in, meet the participants and explain the project.  Photography will be in the Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey permanent exhibition on the 3rd and 4th floors.  This is a special opportunity to enhance Wikipedia, because photography is not usually permitted in this museum.

Museum hours
 * The Jewish Museum is open until 8 pm.

Likely attendees

 * Pharos (talk) 21:57, 16 February 2009 (UTC)

Possible attendees

 * it's on my way home so possibly doable, but only if my work schedule returns to something resembling reality. StarM  00:58, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Short notice precludes my asking for the day off. I've added the shift to the tradeboard at work, so I can come if someone picks it up. &mdash;Elipongo (Talk contribs) 01:14, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Not looking very likely, but anything is possible. Sam  Blab 16:11, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Depending on my work situation that day; probably won't know until that afternoon, but I will try. Newyorkbrad (talk) 16:57, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Depends.  Simon KSK  15:35, 18 February 2009 (UTC)

Regrets

 * I have tickets to City Ballet. — Robert Greer (talk) 16:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)

Feb 27 at the Museum of Modern Art
Intro and check-in in the museum lobby
 * Friday, February 27 from 6:00-8:00 pm, Museum of Modern Art. MOMA is free Friday nights.  We'll be joined by the Free Culture folks in the section of the museum lobby right after the visitor's ticket is taken (the lobby facing the garden), where we'll do check-in, meet the participants and explain the project.

Museum hours
 * MOMA is open until 8 pm.

Likely attendees

 * Pharos (talk) 05:27, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

Possible attendees

 * Close to the office so possible. Not likely, but possible. StarM  01:34, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

Regrets

 * Sam Blab 12:18, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
 *  Staffwaterboy  Critique Me Guestbook Hate Comments 21:53, 26 February 2009 (UTC)