An Idea for Entertainment in the Squares
 

Here's a thought for the powers that be, if they haven't already thought about it:

How about featuring soft rock or folk rock bands and singer/songwriters in the squares - the type of music people listen to, rather than dance to. And space the seating similar to what the Sharon is doing.

Jazz or classical and other types of "sit down" music could also qualify.

Great idea...some blues concerts would be great....mix it up a little

don't bet on no one dancing though...we once saw a group of French Canadian snowbirds get up and line dance to "The Battle Hymn of The Republic" in Ft Lauderdale....go figure

Who is going to enforce the social distancing rules?

What's to stop people from just picking up chairs and moving them?

How about a comedian?

Or a lecturer

Why not hook up to Spotify, mix a drink, and listen at home ??

That people listen to ? Around here they line dance to the national anthem.

People will dance to anything, they dance during the bands breaks, the sound of peepers chirping, hell, they will even dance to Scooter the clown.

The same people who enforce the social distancing at City Fire :1rotfl:

This will cut attendance down by 90% so good idea :coolsmiley:

Wonder how they get away with allowing that.

I'm thinking that is not such a good idea simply because if you or I (reasonable people) want to go to say a 5pm event we would'nt stand a chance because of the folks that go and "save" their chairs (village style) at 9 a.m. Only because maybe there could be 300 to 400 fairly well spaced apart seats for 50,000 + villagers?

I agree to the outdoor concept for great air circulation but I know that it would be difficult before it would even start. Hey, that's my friends seat, it's taken! What are we 7 years old?

I like the thought of the outdoor concert series for car loads or golf cart loads at the pool fields planned for this summer.

Do not care for having to sit in our car to listen to concerts. Wish we could bring chairs and they would space us out accordingly much closer to the stage.

That hadn't occurred to me, I own a pickup truck so I could just sit in my chair in the bed of the truck, elevated with an adult beverage.

A wild guess but I would think when they do open the squares it will be ....bring your own chair
Steve

Unless you get there early be prepared to be far away from the music.

Years ago went to a free Simon and Garfunkel concert in Central Park. Heard them thru loudspeakers but never did get to see them.

Other than the folks who could not carry their own chairs would not be a bad idea. Put down something to mark allowable spots and you have social distancing.

Less than 50 people will get up and go save a space for that kind of music.
Social distancing will not be a problem.
If that kind of music was popular here, it would be played at the squares on a regular basis. It is not.

I don't see a smile face emoji but this is a joke, right?

kathy

Actually not. Would not draw a big crowd possibly so social distancing would work.

True, Shut, and that’s the point. Social distancing will require a fraction of the attendees that went to the big shows. I’m sure there are more than enough fans of mellow rock, folk, jazz, etc to occupy a much smaller, appropriately configured seating area.

The squares will be used, businesses patronized and Villagers entertained again. Win/win.

In 2 to 20 years when there’s a vaccine or cure, TV can return to its regularly scheduled programming <chuckle>

I was at that show, if my memory serves me correctly it was in 1980 or 1981. Never have seen so many people in one place in my entire life.

Steve Hogie Band is always good entertainment and draws small crowds, I like that! Plus it's my kind of music since I play guitar. Smokin Torpedo's also, small crowd, great music
I make it a point to see both whenever they play.
Steve

And someone also asked about dancing...

I think you could trust attendees at a mellower concert to behave in a responsible way. If they are asked to follow a certain seating configuration, I think they will do so. Remember, it will be a smaller, more intimate crowd. Mature adults tend to go with the pack and would feel self-conscious and out of place if blatantly breaking the rules by moving chairs around, especially if signs are posted all throughout the venue prohibiting it. It would be similar to lighting up a cigarette in a no smoking zone.

I think we should be given the benefit of the doubt. If it turns out people are out of control, we could always put a stop to the shows again.

As for dancing, just put up signs saying something diplomatic about complying with CDC guidelines and therefore prohibiting dancing. Again, if signs are posted conspicuously, peer pressure would keep people from breaking the rules. And all the Karens (and Gladys Kravitzes) in TV would surely yell at them to sit down the moment they start.

I'm so tired of waiting on this hoax to play out, I'm going to live my life and not in fear all the time. If you are sick stay home, very simple

Simple, no enforcement. The police aren't in that business and unless the dept of health is called (re Orlando) nothing will be done. Your safety is up to you, there is nobody who will take care of you except you.

As I recall about 300,000 or so people.

City Fire is a private enterprise that can place tables in such a manner to comply with social distancing policies. In the squares people pick up and place the chairs anywhere they want. Is the staff actually going to confront people about where the chairs can go?

I played at a Central Park free concert back in the sixties. I also saw Lou Rawls at one. At that time they were sponsored by Shaefer Beer. I remember not being able to see where the crowd ended.