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Here's an idea I'm excited about, for a number of reasons.
How about a monthly series of concerts at Peace, by strong local musical groups who would otherwise have few places to play in Charlottesville? Examples: Hispanic folk-pop; bluegrass/country; African-American music of various genres; rock bands that aren't good at selling $6 beer; Christian music groups of various kinds.
Reasons this is a good idea:
1. There are very narrow options for music groups in C'ville, particularly those from "marginal" sectors. The emphasis is on a kind of bland, grad-student pseudo-intellectualism that is friendly to selling high-cost alcohol. Out of town, signed acts of many genres can get booked here, but local talent has very limited venues. And there is almost no non-branded, non-retail culture north of Barracks Road. So it would be a service both to the neighborhood and to the arts in our area.
2. It would be a chance for people who wouldn't usually connect to do so; some folks who would never see a church up close would see something different than they expected at Peace; some folks at Peace would encounter members of cultural groups with whom they don't normally interact. This might lead to both local missional opportunities, and to growth of membership, but the primary purpose would be peacemaking.
3. It would extend and broaden our presence and identity in the neighborhood. We would be a place to go, not just for church or VBS.
4. It requires no monetary investment. Advertising events in the Hook and C-ville (and the local spanish paper), and in local stores and churches, is free; we have a great room and a great sound system; acts such as I'm thinking of are itching for new places to play.
5. It would be an option for local youth besides the mall and whatever other limited options there are on a Friday night, some of them none too wholesome.
6. It would be fun!!
Any ideas/comments?
God's peace
Ken |
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Yes, Lord, Yes, Lord, Yes, Lord, Yes. Amen.
I think fondly of the Church in Gerizim, alive with music and young people, coming to have fun and celebrate. Can we dance, too? Maybe the pews need to go?
I will do what I can as an 'old', musically challenged, anglo-Lutheran to spread the word.
Peace, Bro. |
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Angela |
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August 11, 2007 at 4:57pm |
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And food! We gotta have food! Coffee, tea, soft drinks, snacks.... I know this isn't exactly what you're talking about, but check out the Aroma Rhythm Lounge in Bealton. I've never been, but it looks like fun. Angela |
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| I love it! What can I do to help? |
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Ken |
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August 14, 2007 at 1:17pm |
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Eric has already started asking his contacts about possible Hispanic music groups in the area. The main things we need (besides food, as Angela has pointed out): high quality, clean acts that would be willing to do this for uncertain (but certainly little) pay; a plan for advertising the concerts; and whatever I haven't thought of yet ha ha.
I have one lead to follow up at the Music Resource Center (sic?), they may know of a good African-American band; the Albemarle High Jazz band is great, perhaps they are another possibility?; Rock bands I can get, but I want to save that for later; maybe Fred A. knows of a good bluegrass gospel group.
I think we should be selective here... we want to establish a reputation for offering reliably high quality music at these things, not be doing favors for friends. The "good works" part is in the outreach and bridge-building, not giving bands somewhere to get better at their art. That's a good thing for somebody to do, but there are plenty of musicians who have the craft down, just not enough venues to offer it to people. Other criteria in my head, right or wrong: FUN music, not whinefests; bands, not acoustic singer-songwriter types;
peace to all
Ken |
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Ed |
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August 15, 2007 at 2:25am |
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| I like it, some place to go to listen to music (hopefully good) without having to deal with the club bar atmosphere. I know some guys that get together on a porch regularly in Nelson County to play Bluegrass... could be a possibility. Count me in to help. I can make a good pot of coffee! |
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Ed |
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August 18, 2007 at 4:30am |
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Ran across this and think it fits in with this idea. Is the best outreach to make the church a welcoming place?
From the Becoming Missional website:
Here’s a quote from a Starbuck’s District Manager:
“We have identified a ‘third place.’ And I really believe that sets us apart. The third place is that place that’s not work or home. It’s the place our customers come for refuge.” —Nancy Orsolini, District Manager
I find it interesting that Starbuck’s seams to understand the nature of community and refuge. Where people used to run to the church for that “third place”, they now run to Starbuck’s.
Maybe it’s time for a field trip, to discover what Starbuck’s knows that we don’t. Because I firmly believe that the Missional church must become and be a “third place” of safety, refuge and community. It’s in finding that identity that the Missional church will impact that changing world around it.
http://becomingmissional.blogspot.com/2006/09/has-starbucks-beat-church.html |
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Laura |
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September 03, 2007 at 10:46am |
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YAY! Are we still working on this? I can add.. umm.. energy.. (I know no musicians.. ;( I would love a place for Ben to be able to enjoy music in a safe and fun place! What can I do? |
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Ken |
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September 03, 2007 at 11:14am |
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| Definitely working on the concept, waiting for responses from a couple people who have been looking into specific groups to play. I'm hopeful that we can start with a local Hispanic group, because it feels like a good beginning for a number of reasons. But if anyone has ideas of appropriate acts, please pass them on to me. Once we get it going, I plan to record the concerts, and perhaps create a "best of" collection. |
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