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   I attended the Crosby, Stills and Nash performance at the Saratoga
   Performing Arts Center last evening and was appalled to find yet another
   asinine restriction placed on concert goers.  Since it was quite hot and
   humid, I had the foresight to bring a container of ice water to the
   show.  I was shocked to find that all food and beverages are now
   considered contraband at "rock and roll" concert events and I was forced
   to return the water to my car.  This is ludicrous. I am sick and tired
   of being treated like a child merely because of the music I enjoy. 
   When I attend the symphony next month I will be encouraged to bring in
   wine and cheese, but last night I was not permitted to have water!?

At Great Woods, in Mansfield, MA, there is a similar policy.  Last year at 
the all-day Lallapalozza show, I decided that a one-litre bottle of spring 
water would be a good thing to help avoid dehydration.  The gentleman at the 
gate gave me a hard time, but he gave in because the bottle was still unopened.

   Other than pure, unadulterated greed for concession profits, I cannot
   see a single logical reason to ban bringing food and beverages to
   events.  I can understand the arguments against alcohol and against
   glass containers, but food and drink? 

Great Woods sells beer for close to $4 for 12 ounces.

   I asked the SPAC personel who is responsible and they encouraged me to
   write to 
   the president of SPAC to voice my complaint.  I would urge anyone who
   has similar 
   feelings to please write a letter to:

   Mr. Herbert Chesbrough
   Saratoga Performing Arts Center
   Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

If I can come up with an address for Great Woods management, I'll post it.

   It's a shame that management of this venue thinks so little of the
   typical concert goer.  Let's not be apathetic when insulted so as to
   justify their thinking in any way.  Please write.  Thanks.


   - Joe Krisciunas
     krisciunas@crd.ge.com