Concert Tips

Thu., Aug. 29, 1996

Travis Rivers

Here are some tips about Monday’s free Spokane Symphony concert at 6 p.m.:

Location: Comstock Park is located between Post and Howard streets south of 29th Avenue.

Starting time: The music starts at 6 p.m. Since crowds at past park concerts have exceeded 10,000, the best spots on the lawn start filling up about 4 p.m.

Parking: Parking is at a premium; there is no parking lot to speak of at Comstock. So plan to park on the street and walk several blocks. Note carefully where you park; the streets around Comstock twist and wind, and they all look alike after dark.

Seating: Bring your own lawn chair unless you arrive early and nail down blanket space in the front row.

What to wear: Dress for cool weather; bring an extra blanket and a sweater, just in case.

Money: Bring money, even if you also bring a full picnic basket. Barbecue and salads plus soft drinks, coffee and tea will be available, as will symphony T-shirts and concert posters.

Drinks: Water is hard to find at Comstock, so bring your own. Be warned: Alcoholic beverages are forbidden in city parks.

Toilets: Before those beverages take effect, note the location of portable toilets around the edge of the seating area.

Courtesy: Don’t forget to enjoy the music and allow others to do the same. The only thing worse than loud, run-amok children at a musical event are loud, run-amok adults.

Escape: Plan your departure route. Getting away may be slow, so have a soothing cassette or two to play on your car stereo.

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