Cinco de Mayo 'party'?!!!

[La lamy]

I just came back from the SS Cinco de Mayo 'party'. What the hell?!! Dead silence for 15 minutes, then they finally get the first bunch of dancers on. Another 20 minutes of dead silence and then they bail on the next 'belly dancers' act. Hard to understand what possible "technical difficulties" went on for that to happen. If you were there with friends I guess you may not have noticed, but as a single person looking for entertainment, it was BAD!!! Sorry for the rant and hope most of you enjoyed it more than I did.

[Bogie Shooter]

I just came back from the SS Cinco de Mayo 'party'. What the hell?!! Dead silence for 15 minutes, then they finally get the first bunch of dancers on. Another 20 minutes of dead silence and then they bail on the next 'belly dancers' act. Hard to understand what possible "technical difficulties" went on for that to happen. If you were there with friends I guess you may not have noticed, but as a single person looking for entertainment, it was BAD!!! Sorry for the rant and hope most of you enjoyed it more than I did.

Oh my, did you ask for a refund?

[Keefelane66]

You confirmed my thoughts too. We left after about 30 minutes and wound up in Wildwood Mexican Restaurant

[EdFNJ]

Maybe they were getting too old? After being here about 5 1/2 years I can't take the Belly Dancers or Twirlers or Stilt Walkers anymore. It was "cute" the first few times but after ...... meh. :duck::duck::duck::duck: :D :D

[La lamy]

Oh my, did you ask for a refund?

:1rotfl: :1rotfl: :1rotfl:

[La lamy]

You confirmed my thoughts too. We left after about 30 minutes and wound up in Wildwood Mexican Restaurant

Nice compromise!

[dewilson58]

Oh my, did you ask for a refund?

Hope she did...............she was promised perfect entertainment every night by Harold.

[Bilyclub]

Hope she did...............she was promised perfect entertainment every night by Harold.


The statue never talked to you?

[Garywt]

That is too bad, usually they put on a good show. Who was the band down there. The last time I saw the belly dancers they were down to 3 dancers and I am not sure they could all walk. Anyway, what else did they have going on, we’re the food trucks there, anything else. Sorry I was not enjoyable.

[tophcfa]

Hope she did...............she was promised perfect entertainment every night by Harold.

They were giving a tour to prospective apartment dwellers so the noise had to be kept down to not scare them away.

[dewilson58]

They were giving a tour to prospective apartment dwellers so the noise had to be kept down to not scare them away.

Now I understand.

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[tophcfa]

Now I understand.

:clap2::clap2::clap2:

Always glad when I can help Mr. helpful : )

[dewilson58]

Always glad when I can help Mr. helpful : )

Oooooooooooooooo, I can use all the help you can shovel my way.

:MOJE_whot:

[Stu from NYC]

They were giving a tour to prospective apartment dwellers so the noise had to be kept down to not scare them away.

If they collect their hearing aids before the music they would not know the difference

[La lamy]

That is too bad, usually they put on a good show. Who was the band down there. The last time I saw the belly dancers they were down to 3 dancers and I am not sure they could all walk. Anyway, what else did they have going on, we’re the food trucks there, anything else. Sorry I was not enjoyable.

I had already eaten so I didn't look to see if there was food, but I saw booths with stuff to buy and VERY LONG lines at the alcohol huts. Don't know the band name, but pretty sure they were playing mexican music. Only heard one song before the crazy situation waiting for dancers, than I left.

[Kgcetm]

Thankfully this will only happen once a year.

[thevillages2013]

I just came back from the SS Cinco de Mayo 'party'. What the hell?!! Dead silence for 15 minutes, then they finally get the first bunch of dancers on. Another 20 minutes of dead silence and then they bail on the next 'belly dancers' act. Hard to understand what possible "technical difficulties" went on for that to happen. If you were there with friends I guess you may not have noticed, but as a single person looking for entertainment, it was BAD!!! Sorry for the rant and hope most of you enjoyed it more than I did.

My cousin’s friend’s sister told me there is a song shortage caused by the pandemic. :bigbow:

[Luggage]

Was it free entertainment? That's a serious question. Unfortunately maybe they were trying out a new producer and everyone needs to get their " act " together.

[brines]

sounds like your renaming it stinkco de mayo

[LynetteV]

Do not know how you missed all the fun. But we all had a wonderful time.

[rustyp]

Thankfully this will only happen once a year.

Will it be on the 5th of May again next year ?

[daca55]

I just came back from the SS Cinco de Mayo 'party'. What the hell?!! Dead silence for 15 minutes, then they finally get the first bunch of dancers on. Another 20 minutes of dead silence and then they bail on the next 'belly dancers' act. Hard to understand what possible "technical difficulties" went on for that to happen. If you were there with friends I guess you may not have noticed, but as a single person looking for entertainment, it was BAD!!! Sorry for the rant and hope most of you enjoyed it more than I did.

That’s awful! What a bummer!

[mamamia54]

We were also there. I understand exactly what you are talking about. The belly dancers came out and they couldn’t get their music to work. I would think that would be checked before they are in the square waiting to perform. I guess not. Wasted a lot of time. I think it’s wonderful how these ladies perform and join these groups. However, they should allow more time for them and not cut into the performing bands time. Perhaps start earlier and let all the performers do their thing. By the way, the band was Stella Beat which is a Latin band. I happen to like Latin music so I really enjoyed them. They also play other music, not exclusive to Latin. I do agree, a lot of wasted time with nothing going on. Still was an nice night out for us.

[Freeda]

We went to Lazymacs. Great party. Scooter the DJ played a mix of his line dance songs plus regular dance music; mariachi band also played; and Scooter did fun Cinco-themed audience participation games. We'll definitely go back any time they do repeats of this type of event.

[Bikehike]

It's cinco mayo not professional ballet

[Bay Kid]

I just came back from the SS Cinco de Mayo 'party'. What the hell?!! Dead silence for 15 minutes, then they finally get the first bunch of dancers on. Another 20 minutes of dead silence and then they bail on the next 'belly dancers' act. Hard to understand what possible "technical difficulties" went on for that to happen. If you were there with friends I guess you may not have noticed, but as a single person looking for entertainment, it was BAD!!! Sorry for the rant and hope most of you enjoyed it more than I did.
Wish I was still there. We could have enjoyed people watching together until the music started.

[mike519]

There must have been two different events last night! The Cinco de Mayo Festival at Spanish Springs I went to was quite enjoyable. Everybody I met seemed to enjoy the dance groups and the music in general. The roaming clown and stilt performers added to the fun.

:bigbow:

[Chi-Town]

It was a festive evening. When the first act had sound problems they moved up El Grupo Folklorico with their colorful dresses and Spanish dancing. Stella Beat kept everyone toe tapping with their high energy. Everyone was there to have fun and you could see that well into the night.

[EJones368]

I just came back from the SS Cinco de Mayo 'party'. What the hell?!! Dead silence for 15 minutes, then they finally get the first bunch of dancers on. Another 20 minutes of dead silence and then they bail on the next 'belly dancers' act. Hard to understand what possible "technical difficulties" went on for that to happen. If you were there with friends I guess you may not have noticed, but as a single person looking for entertainment, it was BAD!!! Sorry for the rant and hope most of you enjoyed it more than I did.

We thought the 'Mexican' band was pretty bad. Ended up in Sumter Landing listening to truly good musicians: Steve Hogie Band!

[Bogie Shooter]

As usual in The Villages events……….some liked it some didn’t.
So what?

[Rodneysblue]

My cousin’s friend’s sister told me there is a song shortage caused by the pandemic. :bigbow:

I hear from the sanitation workers who heard it on the grapevine that the new Costco was having a party at the same time to celebrate the new location in the Publix parking lot. 🤣😊😂

[Joe C.]

Cinco de Mayo .... most people incorrectly think that it is Mexican independence day. And they're wrong. It's just an excuse to party and drink and listen to music and singing in a language that so many of us don't understand. I sat at SS with friends last night and the ongoings were just pure torture.

On the bright side ..... it was good to people watch. Better than Wal - Mart.

[44Apple]

As usual in The Villages events……….some liked it some didn’t.


and some like diversity, some don't

[Keefelane66]

Will it be on the 5th of May again next year ?
Cinco = 5
Seis = 6
So it will not be, Seis da mayo ever.
Cinco de Mayo 2023. Cinco de Mayo for the year 2023 is celebrated/ observed on Friday, May 5th. Cinco de Mayo is observed on May 5. Cinco de May is May 5th in the Spanish language. Mexican Americans celebrate this day to honor their ethnicity and remember the defeat of the French army by the Mexican army during the Battle of Puebla in Mexico

[midiwiz]

I just came back from the SS Cinco de Mayo 'party'. What the hell?!! Dead silence for 15 minutes, then they finally get the first bunch of dancers on. Another 20 minutes of dead silence and then they bail on the next 'belly dancers' act. Hard to understand what possible "technical difficulties" went on for that to happen. If you were there with friends I guess you may not have noticed, but as a single person looking for entertainment, it was BAD!!! Sorry for the rant and hope most of you enjoyed it more than I did.

as the crystal ball is being revealed as not so crystal clear.....

The experience that I've had is the "entertainment" is like ocean waves - some good some just ...well... get a DJ, nope even that isn't any good. So don't expect a lot they don't get A or B level around here. the old saying was "if the band sounds bad just crank up the volume and they'll sound better" and that goes with everything.

The other interesting part we learned after a few trips to Mexico is - they aren't holding parties on Cinco !! it's a solemn day there, no parties just as it was described mourning. Probably why they don't drink Corona in Mexico and send it here LOL.

May your journey be less disappointing, but if you ever want to vent please feel free and PM me

[rustyp]

Last year was the first Cinco de Mayo ...
When Americans tried to avoid getting a case of Corona

[Just jimmy]

I hear from the sanitation workers who heard it on the grapevine that the new Costco was having a party at the same time to celebrate the new location in the Publix parking lot. 🤣😊😂costco is going in the old Katie belles on the second floor.

[kathy1516]

What I have a real issue with is the fact that parking is a nightmare at these squares. There is no consideration for residents that are handicapped. It’s first come, first served mentality. There are many times I’d like to visit the square and listen to music, but I cannot because I am unable to walk from the parking areas. No services provided for handicapped people to get from the parking lot to the square. The availability to visit the squares is limited to able bodied people only. Now with the influx of new residents, besides the seasonal snowbirds, it’s nearly impossible to park. Three squares does not accommodate all that live here.

[manaboutown]

"In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has been relegated to the status of a minor holiday, far less important than the national celebration of Independence on September 16."

"One of the leading promoters -- and beneficiaries -- of Cinco de Mayo has been Grupo Modelo, makers of Corona Beer."

From: Cinco de Mayo, from the Battlefield to the Beer Bottle | History News
Network (https://historynewsnetwork.org/article/126189)

The Mexicans (born and raised in Mexico, not the USA) I know do not celebrate it as it means nothing to them.

[mikeritz53]

REALLY, you cannot understand Technical Difficulties, like when the Whole of The Villages recently were without Internet for almost a Full Day???? You get almost a Full Evening of FREE Entertainment and you Whine about 15 minutes of Dead Air, no wonder we Villagers get a BAD reputation and are called Entitled.

[Chi-Town]

Omaha Nebraska's Cinco de Mayo festival draws a quarter of a million people. Who knew? Wonder what the count was between LSL and SS. SS was partying until the end.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Cinco de Mayo .... most people incorrectly think that it is Mexican independence day. And they're wrong. It's just an excuse to party and drink and listen to music and singing in a language that so many of us don't understand. I sat at SS with friends last night and the ongoings were just pure torture.

On the bright side ..... it was good to people watch. Better than Wal - Mart.

You're wrong on that as well. It isn't Mexican independence day. That's September 15. What it IS, is the commemoration of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

REALLY, you cannot understand Technical Difficulties, like when the Whole of The Villages recently were without Internet for almost a Full Day???? You get almost a Full Evening of FREE Entertainment and you Whine about 15 minutes of Dead Air, no wonder we Villagers get a BAD reputation and are called Entitled.

What's worse, is that people here are making fun of the entertainment - when most of the entertainment was brought to you by your own fellow Villagers. Those belly dancers probably practiced their routine for several hours a week, for several weeks, just to perform for you. They only got 15 minutes scheduled to do so. They had no way to know that the sound wouldn't work for them.

Nasty nasty attitudes - no wonder there are fewer groups offering to entertain lately.

[Bogie Shooter]

REALLY, you cannot understand Technical Difficulties, like when the Whole of The Villages recently were without Internet for almost a Full Day???? You get almost a Full Evening of FREE Entertainment and you Whine about 15 minutes of Dead Air, no wonder we Villagers get a BAD reputation and are called Entitled.

:bigbow:

[Velvet]

Yes, I am continually surprised that people going to free entertainment, often provided by armatures, expect professional level of service?

[Bogie Shooter]

What's worse, is that people here are making fun of the entertainment - when most of the entertainment was brought to you by your own fellow Villagers. Those belly dancers probably practiced their routine for several hours a week, for several weeks, just to perform for you. They only got 15 minutes scheduled to do so. They had no way to know that the sound wouldn't work for them.

Nasty nasty attitudes - no wonder there are fewer groups offering to entertain lately.

Something that we can agree on…….

[Bogie Shooter]

Yes, I am continually surprised that people going to free entertainment, often provided by armatures, expect professional level of service?

It’s that “what the hell?” attitude!

[Velvet]

No, I guess I just don’t have high expectations in the first place.

[Ramone]

I just came back from the SS Cinco de Mayo 'party'. What the hell?!! Dead silence for 15 minutes, then they finally get the first bunch of dancers on. Another 20 minutes of dead silence and then they bail on the next 'belly dancers' act. Hard to understand what possible "technical difficulties" went on for that to happen. If you were there with friends I guess you may not have noticed, but as a single person looking for entertainment, it was BAD!!! Sorry for the rant and hope most of you enjoyed it more than I did.

Looked like Vendors night to me, but during daylight. Very disappointed! Long lines, little for mexican food, just dead hot air!

[manaboutown]

You're wrong on that as well. It isn't Mexican independence day. That's September 15. What it IS, is the commemoration of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Sept. 16 is Mexican Independence Day, a day commemorating the moment when Father Hidalgo, a priest and leader, called for Mexico's liberation from Spain in September of 1810.

[La lamy]

There must have been two different events last night! The Cinco de Mayo Festival at Spanish Springs I went to was quite enjoyable. Everybody I met seemed to enjoy the dance groups and the music in general. The roaming clown and stilt performers added to the fun.

:bigbow:

You must have gotten there later after all the "technical issues" that led to LOTS of silence.

[La lamy]

What I have a real issue with is the fact that parking is a nightmare at these squares. There is no consideration for residents that are handicapped. It’s first come, first served mentality. There are many times I’d like to visit the square and listen to music, but I cannot because I am unable to walk from the parking areas. No services provided for handicapped people to get from the parking lot to the square. The availability to visit the squares is limited to able bodied people only. Now with the influx of new residents, besides the seasonal snowbirds, it’s nearly impossible to park. Three squares does not accommodate all that live here.

Good point. I mostly go to a further parking spot since I can still walk easily. That issue should be addressed.

[La lamy]

REALLY, you cannot understand Technical Difficulties, like when the Whole of The Villages recently were without Internet for almost a Full Day???? You get almost a Full Evening of FREE Entertainment and you Whine about 15 minutes of Dead Air, no wonder we Villagers get a BAD reputation and are called Entitled.

Playing a track is not a huge technical feat. There was no power outages, the speakers worked fine before and after. They obviously got the track playing later, so it was just baffling to me as to what could have gone wrong. I am not entitled, just expect professionalism, like I held myself to do my whole career. I know crap happens, but hard to imagine what prevented them from pressing "play".

[DrBrutyle109]

I just came back from the SS Cinco de Mayo 'party'. What the hell?!! Dead silence for 15 minutes, then they finally get the first bunch of dancers on. Another 20 minutes of dead silence and then they bail on the next 'belly dancers' act. Hard to understand what possible "technical difficulties" went on for that to happen. If you were there with friends I guess you may not have noticed, but as a single person looking for entertainment, it was BAD!!! Sorry for the rant and hope most of you enjoyed it more than I did.
That makes so little sense, I can’t even respond

[Chi-Town]

Playing a track is not a huge technical feat. There was no power outages, the speakers worked fine before and after. They obviously got the track playing later, so it was just baffling to me as to what could have gone wrong. I am not entitled, just expect professionalism, like I held myself to do my whole career. I know crap happens, but hard to imagine what prevented them from pressing "play".

How did you like the Folklorico dancers?

[Bogie Shooter]

Playing a track is not a huge technical feat. There was no power outages, the speakers worked fine before and after. They obviously got the track playing later, so it was just baffling to me as to what could have gone wrong. I am not entitled, just expect professionalism, like I held myself to do my whole career. I know crap happens, but hard to imagine what prevented them from pressing "play".

Maybe you could contact “they, them” for an explanation to satisfy your baffling.

[photo1902]

Maybe you could contact “they, them” for an explanation to satisfy your baffling.

Good grief, she’s just sharing what she observed and expressing her thoughts. Is this no longer allowed on this forum? Enough of the PA replies

[Bogie Shooter]

When one is in a hole and can’t get out……..stop digging.

[JMintzer]

When one is in a hole and can’t get out……..stop digging.

Pfffft... Seems she has a legitimate complaint...

[EdFNJ]

Those belly dancers probably practiced their routine for several hours a week, for several weeks, just to perform for you. Nahhh, they've been doing the same routine for as long as we've been here as have the twirlers and they have it down to a science. Biggest problem is they’re shrinking due to attrition, and soon they'll be the Belly Duo and the "MonoTwirler". [sorry, please don't hit me with that tomato, I admit, they are "cute"]

[rustyp]

Playing a track is not a huge technical feat. There was no power outages, the speakers worked fine before and after. They obviously got the track playing later, so it was just baffling to me as to what could have gone wrong. I am not entitled, just expect professionalism, like I held myself to do my whole career. I know crap happens, but hard to imagine what prevented them from pressing "play".

The cassette tape bound up. Took a while to rewind it with a pencil. :icon_wink::icon_wink:

[mike519]

Playing a track is not a huge technical feat. There was no power outages, the speakers worked fine before and after. They obviously got the track playing later, so it was just baffling to me as to what could have gone wrong. I am not entitled, just expect professionalism, like I held myself to do my whole career. I know crap happens, but hard to imagine what prevented them from pressing "play".

Having been a helper for a DJ in my previous life, it is not just a matter of pressing "Play". Amateur performers put their music on whatever media and in whatever format they find convenient. There are so many different combinations that it is impractical to have the ability to play just any DVD, CD, tape, or SD card on the fly. Even if you have the right equipment and driver software, the person doesn't know what spec they created it with and the DJ doesn't have the time, with an impatient audience, to sort through the possibilities.

[Nucky]

It was just to give the crowd a preview of what it’s going to be like once SS goes silent because of the apartments. We were there. It was fine.

[PurePeach]

Band was Stella Beat and they were fabulous!

[Chi-Town]

Pfffft... Seems she has a legitimate complaint...

I was there, she doesn't . They moved up the other acts. Much ado about nothing.

[Joe C.]

Well, I know that at times I can be crabby, but I think that the band "kinda sucked".
Maybe if the music wasn't so damn LOUD, it could be more enjoyable. And I'm partially deaf.

[JMintzer]

I was there, she doesn't . They moved up the other acts. Much ado about nothing.

In your opinion. Her opinion differs. That's why there' chocolate and vanilla ice cream...

[Bogie Shooter]

Perhaps you should stay south with your other young vibrant hip people. And don’t get old!

Whoa! Check your facts.

[Bilyclub]

Having been a helper for a DJ in my previous life, it is not just a matter of pressing "Play". Amateur performers put their music on whatever media and in whatever format they find convenient. There are so many different combinations that it is impractical to have the ability to play just any DVD, CD, tape, or SD card on the fly. Even if you have the right equipment and driver software, the person doesn't know what spec they created it with and the DJ doesn't have the time, with an impatient audience, to sort through the possibilities.

These are groups that perform in TV on a steady basis and should know what kind of media the TV Entertainment staff wants. By the way, it wasn't a DJ but a trained professional sound person who deals with the sound equipment on a daily basis.

[Warcats]

May have been the 94 degree weather?

[Toddy]

Maybe they were getting too old? After being here about 5 1/2 years I can't take the Belly Dancers or Twirlers or Stilt Walkers anymore. It was "cute" the first few times but after ...... meh. :duck::duck::duck::duck: :D :D
Been here over 15 years. Entertainment— what a laugh. Very, very boring. Seeing how boring, you either get drunk to get through it or stay away. We have stayed away for 14 1 /2 years. We do get some good band for the dancers but nothing for special days. First Christmas tree lighting— eke gads. A big tree with big red plastic bows and some lights twirled around it. You only get cheap stuff. The trick is to squeeze out every penny for the bottom line.

[Bogie Shooter]

Been here over 15 years. Entertainment— what a laugh. Very, very boring. Seeing how boring, you either get drunk to get through it or stay away. We have stayed away for 14 1 /2 years. We do get some good band for the dancers but nothing for special days. First Christmas tree lighting— eke gads. A big tree with big red plastic bows and some lights twirled around it. You only get cheap stuff. The trick is to squeeze out every penny for the bottom line.

And yet you stay…..

[dewilson58]

And yet you stay…..

I kno, really??

Maybe he doesn't realize he can leave and still post whiny stuff on ToTV.

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