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Name:	Kizma Anuice -	Reply
Subject:	The future of Aquapalooza
Date:	3/10/2012 10:16:21 AM

It has become quite evident that those of us on the lake who believe that Aquapalooza was the best event of the summer, can no longer, and should no longer rely on Russell Marine to provide us with an on water summer concert.

And since the re-licensing of the damn will soon be a thing of the past, leaving both the HOBO's and LMRA with a large amount of time to pursue other interests I suggest that they pursue the following:

Apco is required to provide certain lands on the lake for the enjoyment of the general public, that is why we have DARE park and other facilities. One of these enjoyment areas could be an amphitheater that faces the water. It could be used for annual summer concerts and on off weekends as a place for local bands to display their talents. There could be a dance pavilion, much like those that use to be at Wind Creek Park, back in the day. Boaters could pull up on weekend nights and listen to the music or dance.

Each year there could be two major concerts (AQUAPALOOZAS) one sponsored by HOBO'S and the other sponsored by LMRA. This could become a competition to see which organization could provide the best talent and concert.

There are many places that the power company owns that could be put to this use. If they own the island just out from DARE park, a stage facing up river toward Wind Creek would be a great venue. It is a relatively underdeveloped area of the lake that is wide open and containes few if any hazards. This would require some sort of ferry but that should not be difficult.

I am sure that there are other areas also. And there would be other organizations that would want to use the facility for concerts or events such as national PWC competitions, SUP races, etc.

Name:	deepwaterd -	Reply
Subject:	The future of Aquapalooza
Date:	3/11/2012 8:39:05 PM

I agree. Russell is doing all they can to make money off the lake. first they took jazz fest. Now they take Aquapalooza. APCO does have some great areas that would work for that. Do it to raise money for more marine police.

Name:	UncleSam -	Reply
Subject:	The future of Aquapalooza
Date:	3/12/2012 8:23:36 PM

They "took" JazzFest? Where did they take it?

Name:	deepwaterd -	Reply
Subject:	The future of Aquapalooza
Date:	3/12/2012 10:48:55 PM

it used to be where aquapalooza used to be.

Name:	Wakely -	Reply
Subject:	The future of Aquapalooza
Date:	3/17/2012 12:09:06 PM

Before RL stepped in, it used to be a one-night event in downtown Alex City, so blaming them for adding a night and moving that night to the lake is a little short-sighted. And as far as something being where Aquapalooza was, it wasn't all that long ago that there was a restaurant and rental cabins there, so pretending that it was some sort of musical hotspot is more than short-sighted.

Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -	Reply
Subject:	The future of Aquapalooza
Date:	3/17/2012 1:01:16 PM

Agreed....jazzfest is still a good party in Alex City, or at least it was last year. I'm hopeful the community will find a way to continue an Aquapalooza type on the water event without Russell.

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