Well, that was fun.
I arrived at around 10:00 AM. Moved some chairs, then set up part of my space.
Moved more chairs and marked the rest of artist spaces. The chairs I was trying to move are 1920's theater seating. Fold down seats on cast iron bases. There are sets of 4 and 8 seats per unit.
I ended up hurting my back while dragging a set of 8. Oh well.
I then set up the raffle table.
Needed to take a break. I had brought along some partially finished jewelry and needed tools, so I finished up some pieces.
I was keeping close watch on RADAR and the sky, as bad weather was predicted.
Our board president and his wife arrived. He set up his space. They then left to get dinner.
One of the stage performers arrived. While he was setting up the village emergency siren went off for about 5 minutes. I checked RADAR and discovered there was a tornado warning. The worst weather was about 10 miles from us. No biggie.
Another artist arrived to set up. She manages the village arts related gift shop.
Shortly after, the siren went off again. This time the bad weather was closer and headed towards us.
Another stage performer (event co-chair) arrived as the siren was going off.
The bad weather started to fizzle, thank goodness.
I kept watching RADAR and the sky. At least the building has a nice basement.
Board president and his wife returned.
Two of the artists did not come, which is understandable.
No one else came to the event.
A lot of good things happened, though.
A new stage performance partnership was formed.
New model for having events at the Opera House was developed.
It was not a total waste of time for me to exhibit. The manager of the Village Gift shop, took some of me jewelry to have for sale there. I am excited about this opportunity.
Those there were treated to some great music, mime and poetry/prose.
I have to go back to the opera house Monday to get my tables and some display pieces.
A few photos of my space and how I utilize rocks/fossils for display props.