Always Thank the Right People

At this week's WOW concert, the Cats & the Fiddle played a wonderful set. Half-way through the last song, the lead violinist calls out "and thanks to the City of Salmon Arm for Wednesday on the Wharf!" I just about choked on my popcorn. Last time I checked I don't work at City Hall. Aside from renting the gazebo to us, the City doesn't have much to do with this concert series, now in its 16th year. A lot of hard work by Arts Council volunteers, and a great many business sponsors, have made this possible. I wonder if the musicians in this community even notice who they send their application to each year, or who writes their cheque. The Arts Council is almost invisible in this community, but WOW! is supposed to be our flagship - the one program that is known throughout the BC interior, loved by all ages. I guess I'll have to charge up the branding machine...