Is there really a purpose anymore?

On Milwaukee delivered the bad news:

Due to an alert last year from the Milwaukee Police Department that the event was not in compliance with Statute 125.32 6a, organizers of the Thursday evening Jazz in the Park concert series will enforce a no carry-in policy that applies to beer, wine and all other alcoholic beverages.

Picnic food items will still be permitted at Jazz in the Park beginning with its first event June 4.
Members of the East Town Association Board of Directors unanimously voted to alter its beverage policy to abide by the guidelines of the statute.

The East Town Association holds a beverage license that allows the sale of alcoholic beverages on the grounds. So, similar to year’s past, alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the association’s tent. According to a news release, “an expanded beverage menu will be developed to accommodate a variety of drink preferences and price points.”

If you are caught carrying in items, you will be asked to return them to your car or dispose of them.
“With some of the region’s most talented jazz musicians and fantastic restaurants and shops within walking distance, East Town’s Jazz in the Park is an experience like no other,” said Kate Borders, executive director of the East Town Association.

“It may take time for patrons to get in the habit of leaving their alcoholic beverages at home per the new beverage policy, but we are confident that they will cooperate and continue to enjoy this weekly summer tradition.”

Jazz in the Park is a great experience that is completely different dynamic each week. Quite a cultural experience. One week I remember seeing a guy carrying around a 2 liter margarita glass and the next week I awkwardly avoided my middle school friend’s parents. But being able to BYOB was half the fun of going to Jazz in the Park. No one really goes for the Jazz music. There was just something so great about chilling with my friends and a case of shandy. it was so much cheaper than paying $6+ for a 16oz. Miller Lite. I hope Jazz in the park remains a success but I hope organizers realize that some of the mystique is gone, and the event doesn’t fall into the trap of price gouging beer and wine.

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On a completely unrelated note: S. E. Cupp. I started reading her blog because of a link from James T Harris’ blog from a link on Conservative Comeback. She also got a spot on maxim.com. I am very jealous of that because I have been writing to the Maxim editors about for a long time. They need a political section from minds like mine (and hers). I hope she is at CPAC this year. I also wonder what S.E. stands for.

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