Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2016 11 17

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Cultural Council Meeting Minutes 20 October 2016 Page3of3 Indoor Programming — • Recent cultural events: Alfredo Muro 9/17 (75 attendees); MOTUS Do You Know Who I Am? 9/18 (15 attendees); Vocal Jazz 9/25 — Grant recipient (strong attendance); Stories on Stage 9/29 (40 attendees); Ed Dusinberre lecture 10/1 (25 attendees, sold 9 books); Scott Martin* 10/7 (25 attendees); Old Town Cinema 10/8 — Grant recipient; Rachel Weaver lecture 10/9 (45 attendees); Altius 10/16 * recommends on-line ticketing for future events, as well as a ticketing series option (buy tickets for a sequence of events all at once). • Upcoming events: Mary Lynn Gillaspie 10/21; Bridget Bacon lecture 11/16; Silent Movie Paths to Paradise 11/19 • 2017 events: Liz has a contract to complete and provide to Alfredo Muro (solo on 4/14/17; and a duo on 9/17/17). Motion to pay $300 or 80% of gate (whichever is greater) for 4/14/17 performance proposed by Lawrence, second by Steve passed. Motion to pay the Alfredo Muro duo on 9/17 for the Chamber music performance $400 or 80% of gate whichever is greater proposed by Angie, second by Paul passed. Action continuing from last meeting --- film committee to get together to discuss silent movies in 2017. Action: November agenda to include "event marketing" — methods and ticket prices. Audience Growth & Electronic Ticketing — Lawrence looked into available on- line ticketing services, including EventBrite and others. The fees are the ticketing fee as well as the credit card processing fee. These services offer reserved seating options. Lawrence is recommending EventBrite if LCC decides to pursue. Performance set up is very efficient. Action: LCC will discuss electronic ticketing again as part of event marketing topic in November's LCC meeting. 2017 Grants Program Application — Discussion of edits to draft grant application form. CAMP — Suzanne distributed and discussed the current draft of the CAMP. Action: Provide handwritten feedback to Suzanne by Thursday 10/27/2017. Staff Update — nothing additional Adjourn — The meeting was adjourned with motion proposed by Lawrence, seconded by Gina at 8:28 pm. -- For Approval --