Hypothetical question - N. Am. official event

[paintballpdh19]

yes, if it is in the eastern part of the united states

[FanDeAliFee]

Originally Posted by Sir Wood

I'd lean towards New York too, since she seems to like that city. I narrowed the focus to just 1 city because the US fans are so geographically spread out you can't satisfy everyone.

The dispersion issue is critical. New York is the most populous metropolis in the US, and "Bos-Wash" the biggest megalopolis. It is also extremely cosmopolitan for a US city. There are US cities which are more "French", but they are either small - or drowned!

Alizée has noted that when on professional tour, she rarely has any time to be a tourist. But I have a feeling she might like to do something like Broadway or films one day, if only for a part of her life. Her interest in design also suggests she likes the idea that advertising and fashion are important in New York. She sure sounded romantic talking about <i>The Factory</i> as a long-run multidisciplinary player. I suspect she'd like to make more personal New York contacts, which a show there could help foster.

I went to school with a woman who now is very important both on Broadway and in Hollywood as a producer, but lost contact with her ages ago. It was only a dozen years back that I even learned how successful she was in show business. I was flattered that when she was a precociously developed 12, she had her friend introduce us! She had danced professional ballet even before we met. It all seems like only yesterday. Last year I started her Wikipedia article, long overdue, out of nostalgia for our youth. It would hurt my feelings if I called her up and she had forgotten me.

The other year a New York-based musical legend (who told me his physician-son lives near me) was fascinated with a historical project I was developing. But I don't expect I could take the time out to work it up, even if I could get funding - not likely during something like a Great Recession! The gentleman in question still does a weekly broadcast radio show, but is no spring chicken: I watched him weekly on TV as a child! This guy hosted Bob Dylan, whom Alizée finds yucky anyway, when Dylan was coming up.

Let me also cross-post something from <a href="http://alizeeamerica.com/forums/showpost.php?p=156263&postcount=254">here</a>:
<blockquote>If I wanted to use some sort of classy, intimate event to jump-start a sales effort for <i>UEdS</i> in the US, I guess I would try to book Alizée for a performance at <a href="http://www.fiaf.org/about/index.shtml">French Institute Alliance Française</a> on the Upper East Side in New York City. Their 400-seat Florence Gould Hall Theater hosts live events, such as one by French actor <a href="http://www.fiaf.org/calendar/calendar.asp?vw=2&evt=PA">Sami Frey</a> (reserved seats $50). Because the album is set in the city, this venue would be particularly appropriate. It would not only interest francophiles, but people from institutions which had relationships with <i>The Factory</i> crowd. This might lead to articles or interviews in the local arts press and maybe some air play on radio. It's too bad The Andy Warhol Museum is in his hometown of Pittsburgh, rather than New York City, where it might have co-sponsored something like this.</blockquote>and remind you of the halfway-serious poll/thread: <a href="http://alizeeamerica.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5430"><i> Alizée as Las Vega[s] headliner?</i></a>

[Edcognito]

Anwhere East of the Mississippi, and I would be there. West of the Mississippi, and it would take some doing, but I would probably be there...


Don't even tease us man, this thread makes me


Ed

[Deepwaters]

Well, I'm just the opposite of most people, i.e. it would be much easier for me to attend something on the west coast. Whether I could go depends entirely on where and when. Finances would not permit much travel right now. A year from now, probably they would. OTOH, if the gathering were somewhere in the SF Bay area (San Francisco most likely, or maybe San Jose) then I could go (and would) any time.

For that reason, I voted "not sure."

[wasabi622]

It really depends on when it is, I mean, if I'm at school, it'll be impossible for me. With ROTC, research, and classes, I'm too tied up.

But if it's during break, HELLZ YEA I'll be there!

[Fall]

Originally Posted by wasabi622

It really depends on when it is, I mean, if I'm at school, it'll be impossible for me. With ROTC, research, and classes, I'm too tied up.

But if it's during break, HELLZ YEA I'll be there!

I'm with Wasabi. If we can do this in early summer, say late June, early July, I could go. I'm not 100% sure that my parents would be willing to take me, but I do remember Wasabi volunteering to drive me there in another thread a while back!* I think I can persuade them however, the DC area isn't too far from New York.

*(yes wasabi, of course I remember that! that could save my life! )

EDIT speaking of early July, we have to remember that the 10th anniversary of the release of Moi... Lolita is coming up, maybe we could do this then? This would be an excellent time for me to go, being in summer and within the window of time I gave above. What do you guys think?

[wasabi622]

Originally Posted by Fall06

I'm with Wasabi. If we can do this in early summer, say late June, early July, I could go. I'm not 100% sure that my parents would be willing to take me, but I do remember Wasabi volunteering to drive me there in another thread a while back!* I think I can persuade them however, the DC area isn't too far from New York.

*(yes wasabi, of course I remember that! that could save my life! )

EDIT speaking of early July, we have to remember that the 10th anniversary of the release of Moi... Lolita is coming up, maybe we could do this then? This would be an excellent time for me to go, being in summer and within the window of time I gave above. What do you guys think?

Oh my God.. how do you still remember that?! hahaa!!

[Fall]

Originally Posted by wasabi622

Oh my God.. how do you still remember that?! hahaa!!

Like I said, if my parents said no, you driving there would save my life I guess I could also ask for a ride from members who live here in VA and are going. Roadtrip!

[Vil]

Yes, I would attend any event she would come to here in the states. I have the means to travel, and if its during the school semester, well that's what the 3 absence rule is for

As long as its not anytime in July, I'm good to go. I'll be in Spain in July.

[Ruroshen]

I voted yes, finances permitting. New York would be much more affordable for me, but I'd be willing to make it out to the west coast if necessary.