[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by Pturner

.......contributes a pleasing and familiar ambiance for Villagers and guests at the squares.

And it's been mentioned here in the past that the music has 'evolved' as time has moved forward. Now playing more music that would appeal to people presently in their 50s - probably the focus of TV's current marketing efforts. That logic would make sense to me - play the music that will appeal to people in that age bracket.

Bill

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

And it's been mentioned here in the past that the music has 'evolved' as time has moved forward. Now playing more music that would appeal to people presently in their 50s - probably the focus of TV's current marketing efforts. That logic would make sense to me - play the music that will appeal to people in that age bracket.

Bill

Yep. There are probably a thousand things The Villages does well. Marketing is one of them.

[Jhooman]

Well said!

[hedoman]

Originally Posted by billethkid

to change....if they wanted to do so.
And oh yes, something significant is missing from the info...lack of culture as measured by what?

btk

Our culture is that we have no culture....we are not a megolopolis with ballet, opera etc. We have "cultural" centers in Orlando and Ocala. Our "culture" is quiet peace, golf cart fun and an active lifestyle. If that ain't culture what is? I think these people are wannbees but can'tbees 'cos they sunk everything into where they are....I have folks that visit for the first time and it takes weeks to wipe the grin off their faces from the WOW factor that is TV...THAT's OUR culture......

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by hedoman

Our culture is that we have no culture....we are not a megolopolis with ballet, opera etc. We have "cultural" centers in Orlando and Ocala. Our "culture" is quiet peace, golf cart fun and an active lifestyle. If that ain't culture what is? I think these people are wannbees but can'tbees 'cos they sunk everything into where they are....I have folks that visit for the first time and it takes weeks to wipe the grin off their faces from the WOW factor that is TV...THAT's OUR culture......

If I were Swimdawg. I'd give you the award.

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by jtdraig

Was perusing Graciegirl's discussion about finding the Villages and was reminded that we have friends in Sarasota and Venice who come up to visit once in a while and both have said "WELL, the Villages is very nice but there really is no culture here"...which puts me into a not so nice mood. I think we have a LOT of culture here and it's growing.

We lived in Venice Florida and I can honestly say that the general population, at least the older ones who lived in the condos on the Esplanade which was directly on the Gulf of Mexico beachfront......were NOT as "young at heart" or in thought or deed as those who reside in THE VILLAGES.

A special breed of retired folks chose to call The Villages their home.

As for Sarasota, it has a lot going for it....the museum and such....etc., etc.

Maybe with your visitors it was just "sour grapes" because they don't live in THE VILLAGES.

We have "family members" who happen to be diehard Democrats who say something similar....."Well, it is very nice but we could not live with a bunch of Republicans". Or, "It is an adult fantasyland...but not for us."

Some think it is too neat and orderly. Can you imagine?
We thought it was perfect.

Go figure. Live and let live...........I would hope there is room for everyone's opinions and thoughts.....or pleasures in life. I'm sure there are many who do NOT choose to frequent the nightly town square entertainment....but to each his own.

We were given free tickets to the Philharmonic Orchestra , but it was the same day we had flown down from Vermont to Orlando, rented a car to drive north to TV, got lost finding the sales office in L.S.L.......got lost on the ROUNDABOUTS.....kept going back and forth over the bridge.....been taken to our rental designer home at Creekside Landing.......and just too exhausted to go.

Upon arrival, TV is quite "dizzy making."...........especially when one is up at 3 a.m. and the pilot announces he wants to de ice the plane a second time !

I'm sure the Savannah Center would have some "culture". Unless they meant by "culture" the great Cuban restaurants in Sarasota??? Again, go figure.

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I like classics too, but I don't need elevator music played at the squares. I like to hear music from our youth, it makes me feel young.

I cannot even think for a moment how this place would be if we all had a say in things like this and I hope it never changes. Just let it be...it is really fine the way it is. In my humble opinion.

I don't think we need any more "enticements for prospective residents". The herd coming in is extremely plenty.

It is not a friendly hi to you, and I will say I am sorry, but this is my home town and I love it. I don't know if you are a villager or a prospective one, but welcome to the forum. We are a fiesty bunch, as you can see.

In the background can you hear "Night on Bald Mountain"?

As you mention, the music from our youth is what my hubby expected to hear on his car radio......but apparently, it was of a different era, to him at least. He was expecting late 50's and the 60's.

Unless it was just a variety that day....with the older tunes later on.......

A question re music or performances in general:

After the 4 day lifestyle visit, we moved to a home near the Legacy C.C.
During the month of November's "full moon" there was supposed to be a "drumming" ceremony outdoors, someplace by the country club grounds or the golf course???? What is that all about???? Folks were asked to bring various "drumming instruments".

It rained that night and we actually didn't hear anything at all.
Gracie, do you know about the drummers who meet under a full moon?

[NotGolfer]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

We lived in Venice Florida and I can honestly say that the general population, at least the older ones who lived in the condos on the Esplanade which was directly on the Gulf of Mexico beachfront......were NOT as "young at heart" or in thought or deed as those who reside in THE VILLAGES.

A special breed of retired folks chose to call The Villages their home.

As for Sarasota, it has a lot going for it....the museum and such....etc., etc.

Maybe with your visitors it was just "sour grapes" because they don't live in THE VILLAGES.

We have "family members" who happen to be diehard Democrats who say something similar....."Well, it is very nice but we could not live with a bunch of Republicans". Or, "It is an adult fantasyland...but not for us."

Some think it is too neat and orderly. Can you imagine?
We thought it was perfect.

Go figure. Live and let live...........I would hope there is room for everyone's opinions and thoughts.....or pleasures in life. I'm sure there are many who do NOT choose to frequent the nightly town square entertainment....but to each his own.

We were given free tickets to the Philharmonic Orchestra , but it was the same day we had flown down from Vermont to Orlando, rented a car to drive north to TV, got lost finding the sales office in L.S.L.......got lost on the ROUNDABOUTS.....kept going back and forth over the bridge.....been taken to our rental designer home at Creekside Landing.......and just too exhausted to go.

Upon arrival, TV is quite "dizzy making."...........especially when one is up at 3 a.m. and the pilot announces he wants to de ice the plane a second time !

I'm sure the Savannah Center would have some "culture". Unless they meant by "culture" the great Cuban restaurants in Sarasota??? Again, go figure.

I love the above post. BUT that being said, this thread just had me shaking my head...or at least what the originator/post said re: their friends. Made me think years ago we had a friend say "I have LOTS of class, it's mostly lower!" Should we be insulted about this comment of NOT having "culture"??

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by hedoman

Our culture is that we have no culture....we are not a megolopolis with ballet, opera etc. We have "cultural" centers in Orlando and Ocala. Our "culture" is quiet peace, golf cart fun and an active lifestyle. If that ain't culture what is? I think these people are wannbees but can'tbees 'cos they sunk everything into where they are....I have folks that visit for the first time and it takes weeks to wipe the grin off their faces from the WOW factor that is TV...THAT's OUR culture......

Well said. In our dating years we would go into New York City to the theatre or to eat at top restaurants for special occasions.......moved to Vermont in 1970 and never once missed the "culture"......although it's only a 45 minute to one hour ride away in Albany New York or in Saratoga Springs, New York or in the Berkshires of Massachusetts...........never bothered to go....as we discovered we enjoyed the small town lifestyle. Raising our family was our top priority and seeing our children's school performances , ballet recitals and now our grandchildren's performances, etc. fill the void of "lack of culture".
As you say, it is "out there" if one wants to find it..........but quiet peace is often preferable.

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

I love the above post. BUT that being said, this thread just had me shaking my head...or at least what the originator/post said re: their friends. Made me think years ago we had a friend say "I have LOTS of class, it's mostly lower!" Should we be insulted about this comment of NOT having "culture"??

I'm not the one making you shake your head, right????

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

And it's been mentioned here in the past that the music has 'evolved' as time has moved forward. Now playing more music that would appeal to people presently in their 50s - probably the focus of TV's current marketing efforts. That logic would make sense to me - play the music that will appeal to people in that age bracket.

Bill

Yes, that's exactly what we noticed. Were expecting "older" music.
So...it was geared to younger retirees.......makes sense.

It was still nice.

[PaPaLarry]

Originally Posted by KayakerNC

Not free, but check out Sirius or XM Satellite Radio.
3 Classical stations for your enjoyment, half a dozen country stations for mine.
I have it in my car and they just played some Hank Snow on the Roadhouse station.

And also, Comcast has music stations that are selective!!

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by Tweety Bird

One MAIN thing that is missing is a good classical music station.

There is always XM for the car/cart. And, in the house, Comcast has very good classical selections.

[whitevibe]

And directv has pandora built into the menu now, very cool ...

[NotGolfer]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

I'm not the one making you shake your head, right????

Not you!!! The remark made that the people didn't think "culture" could be found here! Since I'm responding...my spouse and I will say that the ambiance here is relaxed and casual. If "culture" is needed then as one other poster wrote...fly to NY for your special weekends then come back here and relax!