Hello everyone!
Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening! I recently ran across something that seemed quite interesting: Music on the Porch 2012. This is a non-profit event that runs off of donations! Every 2nd and 4th Friday, 'Grass Roots' hosts music events from 6-9pm in an open field in Downtown Raleigh, NC. So, I decided to dissect this series of events a little further. So, I automatically went straight to the Frequently Asked Questions link. The events seem to allow families to enjoy each other and live music in the outdoors. People can bring their own lunches, "picnic-style", or can even purchase food from the Food Truck. The food truck even has several options to choose from depending on one's preferred taste. Beer and Wine is monitored but also allowed. Of course they do make it known and stress restrictions and limitations on drinking alcohol at the park.
Also, I love to eat! So, of course I reviewed what food choices they had to offer on the food truck: pizza by the slice! Klausie's Pizza has received rave reviews, so it makes sense that the concert in the park would provide the option to have food that the greater majority would enjoy. Then, Grass Roots suggested there was also another option to choose from other local favorites before arriving at the venue. The local restaurants include tastes from pretty much all regions: Chinese, Italian, Deli Shops, Pizza and more. Just browsing the list of options was making me hungry.
Reviewing this website/event did motivate me to consider hosting, or becoming a part of, a promotional event similar to this in the future. It gave me ideas to which do not require a lot of money from local supporters to participate. I'm sure the main start-up costs consist of: stage, lighting, sound, security, and tents. But when you think about it, the viewers bring their food, seating, family, and drinks. It seems to be an enjoyable experience for everyone. This also proves to me to be a win-win situation, which is what I learned in a book I'm reading from John C. Maxwell entitled 'Developing the Leader within You'. In that book, he states to consider the "win-win" situation in his Second Level of Leadership. If it is not a winning situation for all, he says don't do it all.
So, hopefully in the future, I will get creative and organize or at least participate in something this fun! Talk with you soon!
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