the Concert

Virginia · Post by **Virginia** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:33 pm

Remember, back in November, I mentioned that SL and I bought tickets to the "Celtic Woman" concert which was scheduled for June 5 here in Roanoke. Well, they came and Virginia and SL went.

The concert started at 8:00pm so we got to the Civic Center by about 7:30. Someone had to use the ladies room before we found our seats and the line was at least 15 long out the restroom door, so I chose not to stand in line and just sat and waited for SL.

We found our seats and enjoyed to concert, but compared to the presentation on television and what we saw, I'd give it a 7 out of 10.

Some specifics, we were the two best dressed (probably over dressed) ladies there. Now I am not here to start a war again about how people present in public, but (give me a break!) I mean, tank tops with jeans and those "crocs" at a concert! Pathetic, I saw maybe two or three other ladies who had on a skirt or dress AAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!

Anyway, SL wore a very nice long tight semi-formal black dress and I had on a dressy, summery dress with matching jacket. We looked great!

Shortly after intermission, I had "to go" so I squeezed down the aisle and out of the auditorium. What amazed me was the number of "staff" wandering the halls, cops and stewardesses and stewards and other miscellaneous folks. I would venture to say I passed 40 - 50 support staff. Did not get any kind of questioning look from anyone. (Remember, head-up, smile, confidence and just do it!) I went in the powder room, did my thing and came out and walked back to my seat!

The entire time, the only looks we got were the good kind. Like, "those two girls are "hot!" or from the (dare I say) under dressed females, a few "sneers" of "well, don't they think they are something?"

We had a good time and did enjoy getting out amongst "the great unwashed" and I mean that literally in some cases.

"Go forth woman and BE!!!!"

Love,

Virginia

Carol Ann · Post by **Carol Ann** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:29 am

Well Virginia I can tell you don't go to many concerts as most are for the young generation. But I am so glad you two had a good time, love

Post by **KimberlyS** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 10:21 am

Sounds like fun Virgina and SL. Virgina I have done the same with the BR line. I have never had any problems and have stood in short lines with out any problems and made small talk with the GG's in line and have always been treated just like one of them. But for some reason the long lines coming out the door are scary. No sure if it is the length of line or if it is not getting pass the point of commitment, ie the door. It seems like once committed I relax in in situations like that. And in my case the door is often the point of commitment. Either getting out it and closing behind me or getting inside the door.

Also good to see the two of you back and glad you are settled into your new place.

kim
joe in a skirt

S. Lisa Smith · Post by **S. Lisa Smith** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 1:57 pm

Glad you had a great time!!!

Post by **DonnaT** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 4:14 pm

Carol Ann wrote:Well Virginia I can tell you don't go to many concerts as most are for the young generation. But I am so glad you two had a good time, love

The "Celtic Woman" group isn't meant for the younger generation exclusively.

And it's definitely meant for the "better dressed" kind of attendance.

However, nowadays, many don't dress up to go to plays and concerts.

Carol Ann · Post by **Carol Ann** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:41 am

Donna T,
Thank you for pointing my big nose in the proper direction