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PE Open Studios Table 5-6 — File 23-0603
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000042
File #: 23-004571
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Somerville Open Studios
Event name: Somerville Open Studios Information Table
Description: A single 8'x8' pop up tent, table, chair and
volunteer to give out information and guide maps during
the hours of Somerville Open Studios, 12pm-6pm
Location: Statue Park
Date(s): May 6 -7 2023
Rain date(s): none
Setup starts at (time): 11:30am
Event starts at (time): 12pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6:30pm
Event ends at (time): 6pm
Entertainment: none
Temporary Structures: 1 8'x8' pop up tent, table, and
chair
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 2 or 3 people asking about
the open studios event
Total people attending: unknown
Maximum attendees accommodated: 3 or 4 people
asking for maps
Total Somerville residents attending: unknown
Attendee fees or suggested donations: none
What is your budget for this event: For the SOS
information table - $0
Social or cultural benefits:
For the past 23 years Somerville Open Studios has been
held on the first weekend in May. An all volunteer event
with free trolley service, over 300 local artists open their
studios to the public.
Financial benefits:
This event attracts thousands of visitors from
surrounding cities to Somerville every year to see art
produced by local artists.
Event Contact: Hilary Scott
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Radio and print ads, 11,000 maps printed, posters, 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?
No
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Statue Park, Davis Square
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
1999-present
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Timothy Bakey, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved