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May 15, 2006
Giving Birth to Mamapalooza
Happy Mother’s Day! (One day late).
I’m tempted to say that planning a big event is a little like childbirth, but what do I know about childbirth?
I can say with confidence that there are endless details to attend to when putting together an event like Mamapalooza.
Personally, I will be helping with the sound system, working on setting up the room for the vendors, the art displays and the musicians, and of course, rehearsing with and playing keyboards for Sheryl, Asli, and Sandy.
That may sound like a lot, but it’s nothing compared with all the particulars Sheryl must focus on.
She is in constant communication with vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and musicians; she’s working with the Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach (where the event will be held on Friday, May 26th, 6-11PM), overseeing on-line ticket sales, generating publicity for the event (including doing several radio and newspaper interviews), designing the posters, and performing countless other tasks that only she as the event coordinator would know about.
Someone asked her what she got out of all this. Well, she’s not getting paid, but she truly loves being around creative people. She gets a real lift from helping and working with folks who are following their own artistic vision.
One of the main purposes of Mamapalooza is to give creative women (especially moms, who really have to work hard to find time to pursue creativity) an outlet for their work, and a chance to meet and support each other.
There are so many talented women out there! I’m looking forward to viewing their art, hearing their stories, and enjoying (and in come cases playing) their songs.
I’d love to have hundreds of others share the experience.
Posted by leon at May 15, 2006 05:25 PM
Comments
Looking forward to the big day!
It's always a kick to perform with my friends! Can't wait to hear Sheryl's band...Sheryl, Leon, Bill, & Spike!
You guys are gonna rock the house...and I'll be singing along on the sidelines!
Posted by: Sandy at May 15, 2006 10:22 PM