Originally Posted by Xavier (Post 1048309)

It is what it is. It certainly isn't going to be moved or un-built. I'm sure we can somehow manage to live with it. Enjoy it if you can. If you can't, move on to something else that you may be able to change. In our golden years, it seems we would have learned those lessons. For our (scant) remaining years, we can enjoy life or be trampled by things that we don't agree with.

By the way, on Saturday night there were lots of things going on in Spanish Springs. The PBA tournament, the entertainment in the square (exceptional band by the way), the Cruise-in, and the sold out show at The Sharon. With just a little planning, we parked and dined at Ruby Tuesdays, with only a 10 minute wait, viewed some of the classic cars, listened to the band and, without waiting in line, found our seats inside The Sharon. Our departure from Spanish Springs was as uneventful as our arrival.

Xavier

Originally Posted by jrandall (Post 1048730)

It looks great. I for one pinch myself each day because I feel so blessed to live in The Villages. I Absolutely have no reason to complain about anything.

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1048520)

Five guys impersonating the Temptations. I wonder if people realize that there is not one original member of the Temptation performing with these impersonators. And I'm told that the same group will be appearing about ten miles from here and the seats are $25.00 which is more in line for tickets to see tribute bands.

Since we have tickets I thought I would check it out. Don't see anything close to here and the cheapest tickets start at around $45 and most are over $100 up to over $200 on the link below for their appearances..

Totally agree it would have been good to have something on the south side. As usual people and even big businesses tend to do the same things they have always done.

The Temptations Calendar 2015, Tour Dates & Concerts

Originally Posted by KeepingItReal (Post 1048684)

Otis Williams was an original.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1048759)

Just to summarize

There was a group who wanted a performing arts center some years ago and Mark Morse offered to enlarge the Church on the Square and they turned him down.They wanted something bigger or to their plans.

The church on the square had been used by a church early on and then for many years had a rotating bunch of non denominational speakers at noon on Sunday. The building was used for a variety of musical events including The Villages Philharmonic. Some of the smaller groups were very inexpensive.

Here is the letter sent by Mark Morse to Janet Tutt in 2010.

http://www.districtgov.org/images/wh...nterLetter.pdf

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1048775)

Interesting letter. They obviously did it as inexpensively as possible with absolute minimum risk involved. That is pretty apparent looking at the finished product. And I can't really say that I blame them for that. They are being very conservative.

What I don't see in this letter is any mention of demographics surrounding some of these struggling centers. The Villages is now at about 110,000 people and growing. A bigger facility in a better location would also draw from Wildwood, Summerfield, Bellevue, Fruitland Park, Leesburg and even Ocala not to mention Weirsdale and communities up that way.

The Villages also has a good percentage of it's population that has the disposal income to enjoy a facility.

I don't know what kind of studies were done so I really can't have an opinion based on any real numbers, but it does seem to me that this area could stand a bigger performance center.

Originally Posted by Number 6 (Post 1048802)

Am I correct in assuming that Rocky Entertainment is not booking acts into the Sharon? They have acts still booked into the Savannah Center into next year. Might be the cost, no (or politics)?

Originally Posted by Bonny (Post 1048815)

Why are you assuming this ?

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1048814)

Its too bad you were not here in 2010 to lend your expertise and opinion to the PALM comittee. What is accomplished at this point by picking on the center that is now a reality?
High hopes for Villages performing arts center | Ocala.com

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1048864)

I think this speaks for itself. Income. Expenses. Funding. Funding seems important, very important in many cases.

http://nonprofits.findthecompany.com...g-Arts-Centers

Originally Posted by Number 6 (Post 1048837)

Because he has acts booked into the Savannah Center into 2016 and has nothing booked into the Sharon.
Just asking.

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1048520)

Five guys impersonating the Temptations. I wonder if people realize that there is not one original member of the Temptation performing with these impersonators. And I'm told that the same group will be appearing about ten miles from here and the seats are $25.00 which is more in line for tickets to see tribute bands.

Since we have tickets I thought I would check it out. Don't see anything close to here and the cheapest tickets start at around $45 and most are over $100 up to over $200 on the link below for their appearances..

Totally agree it would have been good to have something on the south side. As usual people and even big businesses tend to do the same things they have always done.

The Temptations Calendar 2015, Tour Dates & Concerts

Originally Posted by JoMar (Post 1048911)

Has entertainment booked into January 2017 at the Sharon. Assume more will be coming so we will continue to have choices....not a bad thing.

Originally Posted by Number 6 (Post 1048961)

I was specifically asking about Rocky Entertainment, who, as far as I can see has not booked the Sharon.

Originally Posted by KeepingItReal (Post 1048684)

The Temptations with Otis Williams are playing at the Trilogy in Orlando on May 20. Tickets run from $35 to $65. The Temptations Review is what is playing at the Sharon. The lead singer replaced Davis Ruffin toward the end of their run. He didn't sing on any of their hit records.

Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 1048969)

Rocky Entertainment may be considered local, catering more to the Squares, Katie Belles, and the Savannah Center. I doubt if they will ever play The Sharon unless it's part of a benefit gala.

Originally Posted by Xavier (Post 1048502)

Miracles happen, my friend. Miracles happen. Not all wisdom is divested solely amongst the Negative-Nellies. I think the Morse family may have a bit of it (wisdom) too!

Xavier

Originally Posted by KeepingItReal (Post 1048684)

The Temptations with Otis Williams are playing at the Trilogy in Orlando on May 20. Tickets run from $35 to $65. The Temptations Review is what is playing at the Sharon. The lead singer replaced Davis Ruffin toward the end of their run. He didn't sing on any of their hit records.

Originally Posted by KeepingItReal (Post 1048684)

The Temptations with Otis Williams are playing at the Trilogy in Orlando on May 20. Tickets run from $35 to $65. The Temptations Review is what is playing at the Sharon. The lead singer replaced Davis Ruffin toward the end of their run. He didn't sing on any of their hit records.

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1048920)

I stand corrected, thank you.

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1048920)

I really don't have a dog in this fight, but it bothers me when comments are made about Dennis Edwards and the Temptation Review that are just plain wrong. Dennis Edwards replaced David Ruffin in the fall of 1968 after Ruffin was fired. Edwards was lead singer from 68-76, 80-84' and 87-89. During these years they had 14 gold albums, 5 Grammys, were inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and had 38 billboard top 40 hits. So when you say that Dennis Edwards is some has been with no credentials you are just flat wrong. The concert will be wonderful I assure you.

Originally Posted by Bonny (Post 1048731)

Originally Posted by Bruiser1 (Post 1049403)

:BigApplause:


I have to agree with Bonnie! Several weeks ago friends expressed an interest in seeing Beginnings (Chicago tribute band) at Savannah. I thought I hope I can still get tickets . I was delighted to get 4- 6th row tickets .

The band came out and the horns section was fantastic. The band obviously was charged up with the enthusiastic response of the audience. This was their third trip here and they expressed their desire to return again.

Thanks also for Doctor Boogie for expressing himself on the forum.
"Imagine" if we all could live in peace and harmony! Until then "we can work it out"!

Originally Posted by Allegiance (Post 1048163)

I have read the other threads on The Sharon and some people think it was a bad idea, parking etc. People have personally told me that previous surveys have suggested against it being built but the Developer built regardless. I walk by The Sharon most mornings and I have to say I think its ugly. It kinda looks like a prison with a cross on top. Is it just me?

If they wanted more commercial space could they have not incorporated it into the perimeter of that prison warehouse looking Sharon, instead of dooming Katie Belles? They could have had their theater and a bustling beautiful building. The idea of The Sharon makes no sense in a Square, fully one forth of the square will now be dead ugly unused space the vast majority of the time. Will it be used daily by the residents?

Yes yes yes... the developer has a right to do whatever they want with their hard earned money, and yes they are most likely smarter than the rest of us. The question is ... is it ugly? Does it belong in a square? I would do this post as a survey if I knew how and had the rights.

PS...Why do some people never ever criticize the developer?


They are not God.

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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1049810)

I have no problems with tribute bands. In fact I've played in some. You just don't normally pay a lot of money to see them. A friend of mine plays in one of the top Beatles Tribute bands in the world. These guys travel all over the world and have even won an Emmy. Tickets to see them top out at about $35.00.

I just don't like it when the billing is for a famous band and you get to see one of the members of that band and a lot of professional musicians. It happened to me a few years back when I shelled out $100 per ticket to see the Beach Boys only to find that it was Mike Love and a cast of unknowns. Sorry, but it wasn't the Beach Boys.

It's like what English JW said about Kendricks and Ruffin being The Temptations. Even though Dennis Edwards did sing on several of their later records, he alone is not the Temptations. Otis Williams was pretty much a back up singer in the group and he along with four other guys is not the Temptations. I have no problem that people go to see them and enjoy them. I just think that they should be advertised and priced according to what they are.

On the other hand, if people are willing to pay big bucks to see these acts, God Bless them for being able to get it.

Originally Posted by brovelli (Post 1053254)

I have "heard" something awful that I think the developer should address.. (I don't have a single fact, so if someone know something, would love to hear..)
I heard that the Villages Orchestra will not be at the Sharon.. What a waste. The sound system was amazing and sitting in the seats would have made listening to wonderful music a joy. Maybe that is not true.. I can hope.
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Originally Posted by NJblue (Post 1048527)

While I liked the visual symmetry of the old configuration, the new building is a long way from ugly. I think SS is a good location for it. We have to remember that this building must be economically viable to survive. My guess is that part of its appeal to the devloper was the fact that, by putting it in a town center, it makes the restaurants and shops in town more profitable by virtue of more people coming into the area. More profits for the businesses mean more profits for the developer that can be used to prove in the economic viability of the performing arts center. I tip my hat to them on this and wish them luck.