tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556831972810821789.post2738201776255968392..comments2024-03-18T20:48:54.829-04:00Comments on Reflections Around the Campfire: WaterFire - Providence, Rhode Island!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556831972810821789.post-42639395847496335592018-11-20T13:35:38.166-05:002018-11-20T13:35:38.166-05:00Wow, yourself, Peter! I'm guessing that you s...Wow, yourself, Peter! I'm guessing that you stumbled across my blog post when you were trolling for mention of WaterFire on social media - it was so sweet of you to chime in! When I was in banking, our VP of Marketing used to go to the local Dunkin' Donuts the morning after an event to sit at the counter and listen to the talk around him. (Based on the number of DD we saw in Providence, Alan and I decided that the residents of your fair city apparently DO run on Dunkin'!) Back in the old days, one of the marketing rules of thumb was that an event was successful if it was being discussed at the local coffee shops the following morning. Coffee shops to blog posts - what an impact the internet and social media have had on the field of marketing. Although, I'll bet your spectacular event was being cheerfully discussed at Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks, too!<br /><br />Having been involved with theater productions in college, I know how challenging it is to orchestrate a simple stage show. I can't even imagine the millions of details involved with an event the size of WaterFire. While I'm sure you could tell a number of stories involving creative solutions to challenging situations based on your experience, from a visitor's perspective the event was flawless, and your efforts and those of your team members were noticed and very much appreciated. Alan and I are used to cold temps and blustery weather so we came well prepared and enjoyed every minute of our visit. After WaterFire, we picked up dessert at the Cheesecake Factory in Providence Mall, grabbed cups of our aforementioned favorite coffee at McDonald's and topped off the evening with our feet up in our hotel room, talking about what a wonderful event it was.<br /><br />I just might take you up on your offer for a "backstage tour" sometime next year - that would be the icing on the cake - or the whipped cream on the cheesecake, as the case may be.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and for taking the time to post such a delightful comment - and best wishes for an enjoyable Thanksgiving! MARYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717399651012721086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556831972810821789.post-37543588916350088062018-11-20T09:28:24.032-05:002018-11-20T09:28:24.032-05:00Wow! What a awesome post about our great city and ...Wow! What a awesome post about our great city and state! I learned a lot and I'm WaterFire Providence's managing director/coCEO! Thanks for sharing your experience and research. You happened to choose a day where our team unanimously agreed it was the most challenging weather conditions we might have ever encountered over the past 24 years. And please keep in mind, short of a hurricane, we never cancel because so many people like you travel from out of town to experience our art event. Thank you for braving the cold and wind and come back for warmer summer weather for an entirely different experience. Let me know ahead of time and we'll give you a peak into what it takes to put on the event. Happy Thanksgiving! Peter A. Mellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16829921857499680189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556831972810821789.post-86625329215224613022018-11-19T05:50:14.809-05:002018-11-19T05:50:14.809-05:00Mike, I couldn't tell you which I enjoyed more...Mike, I couldn't tell you which I enjoyed more - soaking up the ambience or soaking up the custard sauce!MARYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717399651012721086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556831972810821789.post-27652279066715337022018-11-18T21:17:29.049-05:002018-11-18T21:17:29.049-05:00Loved the bit about the old diner; I would not hav...Loved the bit about the old diner; I would not have been able to resist, either. My kind of place!Mike Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.com