It all began on a freshly washed Friday morning… Mother Nature decided to work with the RedBall project by halting the torrential downpour of the previous day so that the ball could be inflated on the clean, cool sidewalk beneath the awning of the Wishbone restaurant, right on schedule. News crews abounded as the incredibly photogenic RedBall made its presence known. Morning shifted to afternoon as people gathered around the RedBall for lunch. Amidst southern style feasting were rumors that Oprah might arrive to get her picture with the RedBall. Business cards were passed and phone numbers promised just in case the two Greats should meet.
Also in the presence of the RedBall, artists, critics and gallery owners could be found to honor the various art openings of First Friday including that of Kurt Perschke’s drawings and photographs displayed just down the street at the Carrie Secrist gallery. Respecting the action-packed day, the RedBall stayed inflated for an extra hour only to release its air amidst sighs of disappointment from the Wishbone staff who were sorry to see the RedBall go. It really was a stellar day all around.
-Rebeccah (RedBall Assistant)