Who said anything about demolishing the Church on the Square and turning it into a parking lot.

I think that the main concern of most people is that Town Square at Spanish Springs is not the best place to put a big performance center. The Church could have been left as it was ad a larger performance center could have been built at another location. In fact it could have been built where the Savannah Center now sits. Do we really need two performance centers of 800 seats and 1,000 seats within a few miles of one another?

I'm thinking that the Church on the Square was chronically underused and that is what brought the Developer(s) to the point of looking for a solution to two problems, a beautiful white elephant that was turning into a money-pit and the need for a more professional venue for the Performing Arts.

I'd dare bet that both locations, the Savannah Center and The Sharon, will be sufficiently used. Any takers?

Xavier

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

I agree 100%. There is nothing anyone can do about it now. It''s not the end of the world and of course, we'll all learn to live with it.

I hope that it works out and that everyone attending events there will have the same experience as you.

I feel the key to the whole thing is that we need to have reasonable expectations and take some initiative upon ourselves. This entitled mind-set that has, from time to time, been exhibited around The Villages, by a small group of Villagers, is enough to drive us all down the path to distraction.

Xavier

Patti Lupone I am not interested in but obviously it sold out so either a lot of people like her or a lot of people are interested in the opening of the new venue.

I would love to see the Million Dollar Quartet but not for $65-$100

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.

Crystal Gayle is very good and $45.00 to $65.00 is reasonable.

The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, again has no members of the original band. But, again $29.00 to $39.00 is reasonable for a good tribute band.

Amy Grant tickets run up to $125.00. I think that you can see her from orchestra seats for about $40.00 most places she plays.


Deana Martin? Dean Martin's daughter? Really?

Lee Greenwood will sell out here no matter what. Even though he's a one hit wonder, his one hit is like the national anthem of The Villages.

It's pretty much just what I expect and what I've been saying. Not a lot of great acts and ticket prices are too high for the more popular ones.

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.

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I understand the gist of your post and absent data, I would have agreed with you. Turns out the Million Dollar Quartet is essentially sold out, so they must have hit a good price point for TV.

You dis my Amy Grant? You are wrong on that as well:
Amy Grant May 23, 2015
With prices up to $150 elsewhere, seeing her at The Sharon is a bargain.

Not that it would be expected, but what a wonderful unveiling to The Villagers to have had an open house with drinks and snacks. Scheduled walkthrus over a couple of days. Perhaps a missed opportunity.

I believe Otis Williams is with the Temps and he is an original member......in any event, it is all about the music, would rather see a group that does the music justice then the original's who don't.....Sha Na Na comes to mind.

my hubby "sweaty" reminds me that the imaginary parking problem can be solved since 2 carts can park in one car space, so cart in all you concert goers

Nice to know how well things went. That should quiet the naysayers. Well, some of them.

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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

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.