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Board discusses pop-up performances, proposed slab stage and shade options for city lot
Summary
Members reported successful pop-up events on the city lot during Art Walk and FIFA, discussed ad-hoc acoustic performances and drum circles, and explored short-term pop-up tents and longer-term concrete stage and shade solutions near the calendar mural.
Board members reviewed recent pop-up events on the city lot and discussed options to make the space more welcoming for musicians and visitors. The Chair described a proposed concrete slab stage "in the corner against the calendar mural" and said a bench and informal performance space could let acoustic players perform without formal booking.
Members suggested short-term pop-up tents for immediate needs and consulting a local architect about permanent shade structures that would not obscure murals. The Chair said the visitor center can serve as a contact point for performers to check logistics like power and bathrooms; the board also discussed QR-code panels and a Humanities Texas grant to document murals and provide visitor information.
