Originally Posted by sail33or (Post 1400866)

(LOL) I really was just "stirring" the pot. I appreciate the fact that there is "anything" in the way of entertainment in the squares. Where I moved from there was some free music in the City Park only Fri/Sat and only in the Summer. I am sure it is very difficult to even find any acts for a year round venue in 3 Squares. However I still think there should be more SHADE in the squares for Florida Summers as the bigger acts create a shade area shortage. I have seen other places use triangular shaped sails tied off at high points. They can be easily taken down in high winds, etc.

Originally Posted by Allegiance (Post 1400813)

Should be 8 days a week.



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Originally Posted by sail33or (Post 1400786)

I know it is supposed to be free and I know they do not get paid much but I generally see very, very small attendance at most of the squares entertainment. Most are just Karaoke to backing tracks, a guy that fakes guitar to backing tracks, etc. (exceptions we know are Johnny Dee/Wild, Paisley Craze(once a month), Bob's Rock Shop and a few others. You can only see Rocky do Duke of Earl and Mustang Sally just so many times. I might suggest that they eliminate 4 nights and use that money to get 3 days a week good acts. Heck, I'd chip in cash to see Buzz Cats. 365 days a year is really not being honest. And 5:00-6:00 PM in the Summer is a joke(HOT). Just have 3 hours.

Originally Posted by CWGUY (Post 1400904)

:cryin2: And the part I hate the most..... when they put a gun to your head and make you go.:ohdear:

Originally Posted by Rapscallion St Croix (Post 1400921)

Just living amongst old folks is quite entertaining. I don't have to go to the squares. Last night I was entertained by my neighbors arguing over an unlikely hypothetical situation. She started by saying, "If I won the lottery...." They then had an exchange wherein they shared ideas about what to do with the money. When it got to the part where she said she would gift some money to her sister, the hubby went nuts. They had an amazing back and forth, and ultimately she won by threatening to not allow him to purchase the stable of fine cars he had earlier stated he would collect. Great entertainment....and free with no parking issues.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1400922)

For free, take.

For buy, complain.

The entertainment at the squares is paid for by the merchants at the squares. Next time you go get an ice cream, tell the owner you miss the Boston Philharmonic.


Gracie Girl. That was unnecessarily SNARKY.

Shame on you.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1400922)

For free, take.

For buy, complain.

The entertainment at the squares is paid for by the merchants at the squares. Next time you go get an ice cream, tell the owner you miss the Boston Philharmonic.


Gracie Girl. That was unnecessarily SNARKY.

Shame on you.

Originally Posted by sail33or (Post 1400786)

I know it is supposed to be free and I know they do not get paid much but I generally see very, very few people at the square for many acts. (exceptions we know are Johnny Dee/Wild, Paisley Craze(once a month), Bob's Rock Shop, MPire and a few others. You can only see Rocky do Duke of Earl and Mustang Sally just so many times. I might suggest that they eliminate 2-3 nights and use the combined funds to bring in more Orlando based entertainment. Heck, I'd chip in cash to see Buzz Cats (or guarantee to go and buy drinks). 365 days a year times 3 squares is a LOT of events to have. And 5:00-6:00 PM in the Summer is (HOT). Maybe just have 3 hours.

Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1400892)

Really like your signature. We feel the same. Proud to be a Villager and American.

Originally Posted by dnobles (Post 1400802)

We enjoy the entertainment.

Originally Posted by 600th Photo Sq (Post 1400945)

Give credit where credit is due...One of the " Best " replies.

You summed it up perfectly with ( 6 ) words and one sentence.

PS: To the person who posted...Check out " Valerie Gillespie's Ensemble " the next time they perform ..

Valerie's group charges big $$ at various venues all over Florida...Here in the Villages....Free.. :plane: