[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Michael Charles

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.

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.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by anothersteve

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

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.

[shut the front door]

Originally Posted by Michael Charles

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?

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.

[kathyspear]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Or a lecturer

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

kathy

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by kathyspear

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.

[LiverpoolWalrus]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

If that kind of music was popular here, it would be played at the squares on a regular basis. It is not.

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>

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

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.

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.

[anothersteve]

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

[LiverpoolWalrus]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

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

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.

[BigBlue67]

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

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Wonder how they get away with allowing that.

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.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

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.

As I recall about 300,000 or so people.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by karostay

The same people who enforce the social distancing at City Fire

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?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

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.

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.