Season’s Greetings To All!

 LOS News  29 Responses »
Dec 142012
 

 We are grateful every day for the opportunity to play a part in the performing arts in your town.  

Please take a moment to watch the video below and accept our heartfelt wishes to each of you, your families and your communities for a blessed holiday season.  

As Live On Stage marks 10 years serving your communities, we are proud of what can be accomplished with teamwork; together we share our mutual love of the performing arts with over 1 million concertgoers each year.  So much to be proud of, and so much to look forward to.

We value your business and loyalty, but more than that, we value your contribution to the culture of our times.  

Holiday Greetings and best wishes to all!

Matt – Lou – Laura – Mark – Cherie – Jodie – Stacey Jo – Jim – Stacy – Steve 

Arts, Education, the Economy and YOU!

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Aug 222012
 

If you attended my workshop at Conference, you know by now that all of us are being asked to put on new hats and take on new roles.

No longer are we “just a music club” – no sir!  We are Arts and Community Leaders!  As a network of arts presenters we offer much more than an occasional event.  We bring vitality to our community, including deepening the education of our youth and broadening economic activity.

As if on cue, shortly after Conference I stumbled across a couple of articles I would like to pass on about the state and status of the arts in communities across the nation.

Please take a moment to read and pass around to your board.  This is a great time to be a cultural leader! Continue reading »

10th Anniversary National Conference Updates

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Jun 282012
 

Mark, Laura and Steve share highlights of the upcoming National Conference scheduled for August 2nd through 4th. This year’s Conference marks Live On Stage’s 10th year serving volunteer community concerts associations nationwide.

Campaign Tips – Let’s Get Started

 Campaign, LOS News, Uncategorized  13 Responses »
Feb 162012
 

It is time to get your campaign in high gear and “sell out the house.”  Have you set the goals for this year’s campaign?  Are you creating different points of entry for potential subscribers?  Do you have the volunteers it takes to have a successful campaign?  A volunteer’s time is very valuable…make sure that you are using it effectively.

Assemble Your Army of Volunteers

  • You should aim for a board member to volunteer ratio of 1 to 10
  • The volunteers should be committed, effective and knowledgeable of your organization
  • Set up teams and team captains to monitor progress throughout the campaign
  • Make sure that the volunteers and board members are very informed about the artists in your series
  • Recruit volunteers from many different organizations in the community: clubs, churches, private and public schools, colleges, business firms, etc.

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