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PE Evolution of Hip Hop 10-16 — File 212352
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL21-000115
File #: 21-011774
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Somerville Arts Council / Wat's Da
Wurd
Event name: Evolution of Hip Hop
Description: An ArtsUnion Event that is produced in
partnership with Wat's Da Wurd. The Evolution of Hip
Hop Festival will feature rappers, singers, spoken word
poets, dancers, visual artists from the Somerville
Community and local artists.
Location: Union Square plaza, Parking lot and Stone
Park
Date(s): October 16, 2021
Rain date(s): October 17, 2021
Setup starts at (time): 12pm
Event starts at (time): 3pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 8pm
Event ends at (time): 6pm
Entertainment: There will be live art, interactive
activities and local community groups.
Temporary Structures: Stage, 10'by 10' tents, tables for
activities and craft vendors.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 500
Total people attending: 700
Maximum attendees accommodated: 700
Total Somerville residents attending: 600
Attendee fees or suggested donations: free
What is your budget for this event: 3000
Social or cultural benefits:
Brings community together to learn about the history of
origin of Hip Hop.
Financial benefits:
Bring crowds to the Union Sq Businesses. We also
collaborate to feature special dishes from the
restaurants.
Event Contact: Iaritza Menjivar
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] x2998
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Newsletter, press release, social media
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
porta john
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Stone Park
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
09/07/2019
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Scott Whalen, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Christine Morin, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved
Jill Lathan, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved