Author Archives: Aryon
FLASH MOB THE MUMMERS!
A flash mob is a large group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and pointless act for a brief time, then disperse {WIKI}. NERD Island is assembling a large group of first time mummers …
Fundraiser Fashion & Prints
NERD Island has been busy printing posters illustrated by Mummer Keith Greiman, bedazzling sequin buttons built by Mummer Jarmel Reitz and printing Disaster Fashion that is similar to our costumes. Distribution of Proceeds 50% Heads Together Haiti A group of …
Catastrophic Choreography // DISASTER DANCE
We have begun choreographing our 2011 Mummer Performance. Our Mummer Comic Theme is a Natural Disaster Dance Off and we will be moving and shaking together as Earthquakes, Tornadoes, Volcanoes, and Hurricanes. We will update our rehearsal progress as the …
NERDS In the News
We’ve been fortunate to catch a flood of press the last couple of weeks. We are looking forward to an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer and working with Peter Crimmins of WHYY for a New Years Broadcast of All Things …
NERD Island Rehearsal Space
NERD Island will be sharing their rehearsal space with the Rabble Rousers at an amazing multi-use space just under the Market Frankford El at Front and Norris. Rehearsals from 6 to 8pm every weeknight starting on Monday the 27th until …
NERD Island Made Fun Things For You
Saturday December 18th, noon – 6pm SPACE 1026 // 1026 Arch NERD Islanders Aryon and Jarmel are participating in the annual Off The Blanket Flea Market at Space 1026 today. There will be t-shirts, zines, american beardos, books, records, cds, …
YouTube Twister Tornado
Mummers Jarmel and Izaak have been creating our Natural Disaster Theme for the past week. Earthquakes, Twisters, The Wizard of Oz, Lil’ John, Volcanos, Sirens, Screams are some highlights.
Affordable Website Workshop Fundraiser
We are offering 4 Affordable Website Workshops this month to raise money for our Mummer Brigade and Heads Together Haiti, a group of Haitians who work for community development, education, and social enterprise in their villages. Full Details & Location: …
The amazing living embodiment of Philadelphia’s unique cultural heritage.
NERD Island is inviting everyone in our local Kensington & Fishtown Community to participate in this year’s Mummers Parade. We are dreaming big this year and looking for 100 people in ANY AREA of Philadelphia to participate. Invite your family, …
Louis, the worst weatherman ever
To quote YouTuber walrusgiggles: “Poor, poor guy”. NERD Island is a Comic Mummer Brigade. Our division entertains through comedy and critiques through satire. There is nothing funny about natural disasters unless you’re dressed like one on Broad Street, New Year’s …