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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000013 File #: 22-005527   Application for: Public Event Organization name: NICE, an LLC aka Get To The Gig Boston   Event name: NICE Description: NICE, a fest is a music festival that is ticketed at 2 venues in Davis Square. We hope to include our FREE Vendor Market at Statue Park that is also open to the public! Think a mini Somerville Flea, but at Statue Park - records, vintage, art, handmade goods, etc.   Location: Statue Park in Davis Square. Date(s): July 21, 22, and 23   Rain date(s): N/A Setup starts at (time): 10am   Event starts at (time): 12pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 12am   Event ends at (time): 10pm Entertainment: Last year we had a radio DJ set up, this year we hope to do the same. Temporary Structures: Tents, Tables and Umbrella's only. Maybe some clothing racks. Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 200   Total people attending: 2500     Maximum attendees accommodated: 2500   Total Somerville residents attending: 1000   Attendee fees or suggested donations: FREE   What is your budget for this event: $0   Social or cultural benefits:  NICE, a fest will host it's 2nd annual fest in Davis at both Crystal Ballroom and The Rockwell July 21-23, 2023. Last year we brought over 2500 people to Davis over 3 days. We plan to do the same if not more this year.   Financial benefits:  Bringing over 2500 people to the area to shop, eat, drink and listen to live music! Event Contact: Alex Pickert Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes We market this event heavily via get2thegigbos.com and niceafest.com with street team, digital ads, etc. Last year we had coverage from Boston Globe, Herald, DIG, Vanyaland, Allston Pudding and more. 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 Bathrooms available at Somerville Theatre, and Crystal Ballroom as well as Rockwell and Foundry on Elm for fest attendees. Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? Yes Statue Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes 7/29/2022 + 7/30/2022
Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, 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