Thursday Night Live #1,263

I find myself, yet again, at Thursday Night Live.  This time, I felt it was necessary to do it the right way.  As serious alumni of the event, it seemed appropriate to be as official as humanly possible.  In order to achieve this level of desired intensity, my roommate and I started our trek to Art Street out early, in order to obtain the best seats in the house.  Having out choice of seating, we had the ability to the official tall coffee house table, giving the allusion that we knew exactly what we were doing, a very rare occasion.  Once the table was sufficiently saved, it was off to the café for a Chai Tea Latte.  Looking even more professional than before with coffee cup in hand, we marched back to our computer filled table to listen to some folk music in ambiance filled room.  I must admit, I am quite content, writing my blog and sipping tea surrounded by a room full of people in flannel button downs. 

            While I might be very content with my current state, it seems as though people did not feel the need to find themselves listening to acoustic guitar on a Thursday night.  Having been to many of these events, I am quite upset by the turn out tonight.  As I sit here listening to my favorite song from junior year of high school with the after taste of a good cup of chai in my mouth, I cannot seem to understand why more people do not attend this event.  I must admit, I have begun to look forward to this event more and more through the progressing weeks.  I think supporting the arts, whether it’s the art students or the music and theater groups on campus is a very important part of the college experience. 

            Just like successful football teams attract the entire student body to the game against their biggest rivals, I believe that the arts should attract just the same amount of audience members.  I understand that athletics may attract a larger segment of the student body than folk concert in a café or a musical production put on by the theater majors, they still deserve the same amount of recognition as the basketball games.  Maybe I am biased what with my love and appreciation for the art, as well as my understanding for the amount of time and effort put into making productions and compositions come together, but I believe that they necessitate the same amount of time and consideration as the rival football game.