PE Project Misik 7-28 — File 212198

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL21-000067 File #: 21-008676   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Zili Misik and Somerville Arts Council   Event name: Project Misik Description: This is a series of workshops and short class performances happening through the month of August. The organization plans to meet once a week at the Boathouse to hold a workshop about dance and end their session with a small performance. The classes will finalize with a larger event scheduled for Sept 11th, rain date Sept 12th, with class performances, BIPOC artists tabling and a food truck will be a part of this longer day. (Only day where a food truck will be hired).   Location: Blessing of the Bay Boathouse at Mystic River- -grassy area only. Date(s): Classes: 07/28/2021, 08/04/2021, 08/11/2021, 08/25/2021 Event: 09/11/2021   Rain date(s): Classes: 07/29/2021, 08/05/2021, 08/12/2021, 08/26/2021 Event: 09/12/2021 Setup starts at (time): 5pm   Event starts at (time): 6pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 9pm   Event ends at (time): 8pm Entertainment: The series will be hour long workshops and a performance including the audience and performers. The final event will be a series of smaller performances with music, food truck and BIPOC artists selling their art. Temporary Structures: The dance classes through August will only have one table set up. Sept 11 Event- will have a small (less than 10x10) tent will be used for set up and multiple tables. Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 150   Total people attending: 200     Maximum attendees accommodated: 200   Total Somerville residents attending: 150   Attendee fees or suggested donations: none   What is your budget for this event: 15,000   Social or cultural benefits:  This event will celebrate Ghanaian and Haitian culture in the form of free dance workshops and performances provided for the BIPOC community and other participants.   Financial benefits:  This event outreach plan will bring consistent groups of people to support all businesses specially Somerville minority businesses. Event Contact: Iaritza Menjivar Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] ext 2985 Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Press Release, Newsletter, Social Media, Reaching out to organizations directly Food served? Yes A food truck will be hired for only the September 11, Rain date September 12th date. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Arrangements:     Police Detail: Yes We will contact for police detail as needed. Perhaps only coverage for the larger event. Parking (for Attendees)? Yes The park has a parking lot

Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? Yes Blessing of the Bay Boat House Has the event occurred in the last two years? No Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Scott Whalen, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Christine Morin, Approved Dennis Sullivan, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved Jill Lathan, Approved John J. Long, Approved