JOIN IN! 
We’re painting old ROCKING CHAIRS yellow, then gifting them PAIRS to surprise locations in Midtown­­ Kingston!
  • Sit, rock and share your bright ideas for Midtown!
  • Tag the moment on social media with #RockingOptimism
  • We’ll re-post the community’s bright ideas. videos and more – right here on Kingston Happenings!

That’s all it takes to be part of progress in our community.

The Concept


#rockingoptimism is a unique project conceived by Riley Johndonnell and is being facilitated and promoted by Kevin Godbey of Kingston Happenings by capturing input from community members, crating a digital platform for storing that input, and trying to stimulate a discussion about positive things that can be done in the community.

Interviews with Kingston Happenings

Have some positive ideas that you would like to talk about? Contact Kevin Godbey at info@kingstonhappenings.org and you can rock, too!

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Optimism from the street

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Optimum optimism thanks to the Kingston crew of go Optimum optimism thanks to the Kingston crew of goodworkinstitute for hosting a day to remember that demonstrated the magic, relationships, and transformation that happens when you are willing to take the time to work together, through joy and frustration, and live into the possibility of an equitable and regenerative Hudson Valley. #rockingoptimism #kingstonhappenings #goGWIfellows 🦋

Optimum optimism thanks to the Kingston crew of goodworkinstitute for hosting a day to remember that demonstrated the magic, relationships, and transformation that happens when you are willing to take the time to work together, through joy and frustration, and live into the possibility of an equitable and regenerative Hudson Valley. #rockingoptimism #kingstonhappenings #goGWIfellows 🦋 ...

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Building community by building boats! In Kingston Building community by building boats!  In Kingston NY today with GWI. #rockingoptimism

Building community by building boats! In Kingston NY today with GWI. #rockingoptimism ...

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Had an amazing day touring Kingston with the goodw Had an amazing day touring Kingston with the goodworkinstitute. These chairs will be placed on porches within the community for anyone who wants to host conversations with their neighbors. It's incredible what art can do to bring people together. #rockingoptimism

Had an amazing day touring Kingston with the goodworkinstitute. These chairs will be placed on porches within the community for anyone who wants to host conversations with their neighbors. It's incredible what art can do to bring people together. #rockingoptimism ...

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#Repost luminary_media Warming up for the #gongbat #Repost luminary_media Warming up for the #gongbath at the goodworkinstitute workshop today at senategarage. #rockingoptimism
anahatakingston breadalonebakery
#LuminaryMedia #Chronogram #goodworkinstitute #workgoodinstituteworkshop #kingstonny

#Repost luminary_media Warming up for the #gongbath at the goodworkinstitute workshop today at senategarage. #rockingoptimism
anahatakingston breadalonebakery
#LuminaryMedia #Chronogram #goodworkinstitute #workgoodinstituteworkshop #kingstonny
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#RockingOptimism in Kingston, kicked the morning o #RockingOptimism in Kingston, kicked the morning off with an incredible panel on leadership and authentic community engagement. #dogoodwork #Kingston

#RockingOptimism in Kingston, kicked the morning off with an incredible panel on leadership and authentic community engagement. #dogoodwork #Kingston ...

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#Repost luminary_media #regram ・・・ Thank you #Repost luminary_media #regram
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Thank you to Don and Judy, owners of senategarage for hosting our goodworkinstitute workshop today! #rockingoptimism #senategarage #kingstonny #goodworkinstitute anahatakingston breadalonebakery

#Repost luminary_media #regram
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Thank you to Don and Judy, owners of senategarage for hosting our goodworkinstitute workshop today! #rockingoptimism #senategarage #kingstonny #goodworkinstitute anahatakingston breadalonebakery
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Want to know why you're seeing more yellow around? Want to know why you're seeing more yellow around? Follow #INTOyellow and #RockingOptimism to find out.

Want to know why you're seeing more yellow around? Follow #INTOyellow and #RockingOptimism to find out. ...

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Founder of chronogram, Amara Projansky inspiring Founder of chronogram, Amara Projansky inspiring us to "keep going". #rockingoptimism #goodworkinstitute luminary_media #intoyellow

Founder of chronogram, Amara Projansky inspiring us to "keep going". #rockingoptimism #goodworkinstitute luminary_media #intoyellow ...

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#Repost luminary_media #regram ・・・ Photo cre #Repost luminary_media #regram
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Photo cred 📸 julianlesser. goodworkinstitute chronogram breadalonebakery #transartandculturalservices #freebirdfarm #rockingoptimism #intoyellow

#Repost luminary_media #regram
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Photo cred 📸 julianlesser. goodworkinstitute chronogram breadalonebakery #transartandculturalservices #freebirdfarm #rockingoptimism #intoyellow
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#Repost into_yellow ・・・ Here are some great #Repost into_yellow ・・・
Here are some great shots from "Agents of Change" Chronogram Conversations from today's "Rocking Optimism" day in Kingston! We'll be reposting pictures all day so remember to use #RockingOptimism! #intoyellow #shinealightondepression #umewe

#Repost into_yellow ・・・
Here are some great shots from "Agents of Change" Chronogram Conversations from today's "Rocking Optimism" day in Kingston! We'll be reposting pictures all day so remember to use #RockingOptimism! #intoyellow #shinealightondepression #umewe
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#Repost luminary_media #regram . . . Mayor of #ki #Repost luminary_media #regram
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Mayor of #kingstonny, Steve Noble shows his support to #rockingoptimism at city hall today for the goodworkinstitute. #goodworkinstitute  #dogoodwork #Chronogram #upstater #kingstoncityhall #stevenoble #intoyellow

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Mayor of #kingstonny, Steve Noble shows his support to #rockingoptimism at city hall today for the goodworkinstitute. #goodworkinstitute #dogoodwork #Chronogram #upstater #kingstoncityhall #stevenoble #intoyellow
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#Repost into_yellow ・・・ Today is "Rocking Op #Repost into_yellow
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Today is "Rocking Optimism" day in Midtown Kingston! "Rocking Optimism" is a collaborative public art project that aims at brightening public spaces and inspiring community conversation! After a chair is donated, it gets painted with INT-O Yellow and is placed in pairs all around Midtown Kingston. If you're participating in today's events in Kingston, snap a picture and use #RockingOptimism to show us!! #intoyellow #shinealightondepression #umewe

#Repost into_yellow
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Today is "Rocking Optimism" day in Midtown Kingston! "Rocking Optimism" is a collaborative public art project that aims at brightening public spaces and inspiring community conversation! After a chair is donated, it gets painted with INT-O Yellow and is placed in pairs all around Midtown Kingston. If you're participating in today's events in Kingston, snap a picture and use #RockingOptimism to show us!! #intoyellow #shinealightondepression #umewe
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