PE Porchfest on Craigie 5-11 — File 24-0594

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000057 File #: 24-006317 Public Event Application for: Somerville Arts Council - Somerville Organization name: Porchfest Porchfest on Craigie Event name: This is a community event for Somerville Description: highlighting local musicians, who play on their porches across Somerville for this one day each year. There is an interactive map for community members to find each band that is playing. Our band has many sing-alongs and community-building dances for the audience to participate in. It brings together members of our community through music. Craigie St Location: Saturday, May 11, 2024 Date(s): Sunday, May 12, 2024 Rain date(s): 1:30 pm Setup starts at (time): 2:00 pm Event starts at (time): 4:30 pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 4:00 pm Event ends at (time): We are playing music from 2 pm - 4 pm on Entertainment: May 11, 2024 as part of Somerville Porchfest None. Temporary Structures: Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 60-70 people Total people attending: 100 Maximum attendees accommodated: 150 Total Somerville residents attending: 50 None. Attendee fees or suggested donations: Our budget is about What is your budget for this event: $600, paying for it ourselves Social or cultural benefits: This is a community event for Somerville highlighting local musicians, who play on their porches across Somerville for this one day each year. There is an interactive map for community members to find each band that is playing. Our band has many sing-alongs and community-building dances for the audience to participate in. It brings together members of our community through music. Financial benefits: People will be walking around Somerville starting in Davis Square at noon, patronizing all the local businesses along the way. The event ends in East Somerville at 6pm. Liz Hewitt Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes This is Somerville Porchfest, led by the Somerville Arts Council. For more information visit: https://somervilleartscouncil. org/porchfest Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Craigie Street Sidewalks blocked? Yes Yes, the audience will be on the streets and sidewalks. We will

1. of course make way for anyone who needs to get by on the sidewalks. Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants None. This event takes place on the sidewalk and street outside 52-54 Craigie Street. Arrangements: Police Detail: Yes It would be great to have a police detail for this! If not, if we can at least get the street blocked for those few hours, it would be very helpful. Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes Yes, Somerville Porchfest is always the 2nd weekend in May. This will be our fourth time hosting/performing at Porchfest. Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions Use only easily moveable barriers to block the street. Keep travel lane of street clear of obstructions in the event emergency vehicles need to pass through. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved