I'm back in Bay View, doing some research in the Archives. Today, I spent some time looking at old Bulletins. At each chautauqua I visit, I'm working to quantify the types of performances given in particular years; that way I can compare the kinds of performances over time and across chautauquas. It sounds more glamorous than it is - really, a lot of counting and tallying. But it's a great way to get a feel for the kinds of programming at each chautauqua.
I'm also researching the history of Hall Auditorium, in preparation for my lecture on July 20. Very interesting how it came to be and the performance history in its almost 100 year history.
Today, I also stopped in at the Bay View Library. My talk on July 19th will be for a Library lecture series, and will compare Bay View with other chautauquas.
Hi Betsy,
ReplyDeleteYou ROCK!! You have already raised $720 for the relay and this helps put us over the $5000 mark! Our goal WAS $3500!! I understand that you will be attending the relay...I suggest that you bring rain gear and an umbrella as I think we are going to get wet!!
See you then,
Erin