Bgame on the Ave: Tight squeeze

The 2023 rendition of Burlingame on the Avenue appeared to be quite a success.  I went for part of both days and it was crowded--especially around the main stage.  It wasn't crowded there because of all the people, but rather because of the decision to turn the stage 90 degrees from its usual orientation.  Plenty of people noted that left only about 10-12 yards of space between the front of the stage and the construction fence for the Post Office project.  It only fit a couple of chairs, one umbrella and the cross traffic to the food trucks cut right through the dance floor.  Several musicians noted how cramped it all felt playing to the crane.

Both days were hot and seemed humid for B'game.  Perhaps some of the Hurricane Hilary moisture found its way here.  The "Bayshore Stage" on Primrose next to the Gourmet Food Alley would have been a much better location for the Main Stage---it had shade from the buildings, more room for seating and dancing and less cross-traffic.  Let's hope the Post Office project is far enough along next year that the "community space" can handle the main stage.

Here's the closers, Smokin' Slice of Mojo, bringing it home on Sunday evening.

Comments

[Paloma Ave]

I see that our city will be hosting a Multicultural Event on September 4th.

Is there an implication here that our city events were not open to all cultures in the past?

[Gerald Weisl]

Apparently Burlingame Avenue is blocked from Primrose east to Lorton for a couple of weeks. Will businesses have greater sales with the street closed or might they prefer customers having easier access with on-street parking?

[Mom]

Would anyone care to guess which merchant made The Phone Call to City Hall?

Burlingame Avenue Reopened to Vehicles on August 23, 2023

In yesterday's special edition on the eNews, the City stated that Burlingame Avenue, from Primrose Road to Lorton Avenue, would be closed to cars through September 4 (Labor Day)

After the City received feedback from residents and local businesses, and foot traffic was lower than anticipated, the City has decided to reopen all of Burlingame Avenue to vehicles.

The planned two-week closure was a pilot program authorized by the City Council to create a community space on Burlingame Avenue and increase pedestrian traffic to surrounding businesses. Unfortunately, the pilot program did not have the desired effects. If the City attempts to close any portion of Burlingame Avenue in the future, the City will apply lessons learned from this year's program.

While Burlingame Avenue will be open to vehicles, a small portion of Park Road will remain closed for various performances through September 4, 2023.

[Cassandra]

Go woke, go broke.

[Mom]

Dave Mendell from Kern's sounds like he may have made a phone call.

I always cringe when someone says "we take full responsibility".