The Telluride Daily Planet reports that shifting dates for the Telluride Bluegrass Festival is under consideration by the Telluride Town Council. That story was posted from Suzanne Cheavens on Tuesday. Bluegrass, which the article notes is the largest Festival that occurs in Telluride-about 12,000 attend, was, and for the moment still is, scheduled for the weekend of June 18-21.
Organizers had offered to move the dates to Aug. 27-30. And that's why this story matters to friends and fans of TFF. That's the weekend before TFF #47 is scheduled to happen.
The article quotes Brandt Garber as a representative (he is listed in the TFF #46 program as the fest's Production Manager) of the fest saying:
“It’s not realistic to think I can pull off our event with Bluegrass happening the weekend before. I want us both to the thrive and succeed.”
The article noted some of the issues that would be created should the Bluegrass date change be accepted with Cheavens writing:
"Issues such as setup and breakdown schedules in shared places like Elks Park, and backstage catering drew concern, as did housing issues. Both festivals soak up much of town’s available housing, as artists, staff and festival attendees swell town ranks."
The Telluride Town Council made no determination at the conclusion of their meeting with Telluride Mayor DeLanie Young saying:
“There is no certainty. There is no answer.”
Here's the link to Cheavens entire post.
I'll keep my eye on this going forward.
GARY MEYER TALKS COVID-19 AND THE FILM INDUSTRY
Former TFF Co-Director Gary Meyer showed up on the Oakland (CA.) News Now Commentary Vlog on YouTube at the end of last weekend. Meyer guested along with Alan Michaan of the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland.
Meyer provides his take on the magnitude of the pandemic on the industry, the mechanics of its effects and the future of film post-pandemic.
Here's the YouTube video:
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