Report Prepared by: Jennifer Flachman, Senior Management Analyst
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SUBJECT: Approval of Musical Performers for the Brown Bag Concert Series in November, December, and January, and Approval of Additional Performers for an Extended Series in February, March, and April
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval of musical performers for the Brown Bag Concert Series in November, December, and January, and approval of three additional performances for an extended series in February, March, and April.
RECOMMENDATION
Arts and Culture Advisory Commission - Adopt a motion
A. Approving musical performers for the Brown Bag Concert Series in November, December, and January; and,
B. Approving three additional performances for an extended series in February, March, and April 2026
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Arts and Culture Advisory Commission Ordinance #2489, Section 2.54.060 Jurisdiction of the Commission.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the Council Goals and Priorities.
DISCUSSION
As part of the 2024/25 Budget, the City Council set aside $100,000 for art installations throughout the City of Merced. One of the initiatives identified by the Arts and Culture Arts Project Subcommittee was the Brown Bag Concert Series, a three-part program designed to bring live music to Bob Hart Square.
Funding for the inaugural concert series at Bob Hart Square in Downtown Merced has been approved by City Council as part of the 2024/25 budget, paving the way for residents and visitors to enjoy a diverse lineup of live musical performances. Each event will feature a single musical act, with a budget of $1,500 per concert-$1,000 allocated to performers and $500 for promotional expenses-totaling $4,500 for the first three shows.
In July, the City issued a call for musician...
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