tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592534703370674846.post4987130945536956992..comments2023-06-20T07:12:24.324-07:00Comments on One Year in the Life of a Pakistani-American: Day 207: SoCal PSA Culture Show 2011klodhiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295286405501513200noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592534703370674846.post-22412769652991687692011-04-28T00:38:40.028-07:002011-04-28T00:38:40.028-07:00Kiran, I completely agree!! Bovard was a great ven...Kiran, I completely agree!! Bovard was a great venue once upon a time because everything just fell together so well that year (especially the hype generated from Shaadi Pyaar Achar). Unfortunately, I've noticed that the same problems come up again and again each year (microphones, lighting, funding, promotion, sponsors, storyline). I wish I bound the things I learned into some kind of PSA Manual with wisdoms collected from Presidents Past for future generations to use. <br /><br />The entire event is a fantastic networking opportunity and for the young Pakistani Americans to strut their creativity and talents. However despite all those unifying benefits, I also know about the finances that go into putting that show on and having to deal with sponsors, funding etc. and as a charity show, I don't think PSA has really been maximizing the potential of this now cherished annual event. I didn't go this year but I was heavily involved the first 4 years and finally saw the show as an audience member last year. Regretfully I have to admit that the evening is much more satisfying as a participant and PSA should change venues and format to fill out a hall for approx 400-500 attendees filled with peers and family members and SELL OUT vs. trying to fill an amphitheater for 1,000+. It's simple math and while Bovard is a gorgeous venue with incredibly talented audio, lighting and stage techs.; it is really under-utilized and costly to PSA.<br /><br />Dear PSA, you all rock, but to the general community it's just one spring evening BUT for you its something you look forward to all year and spend3-4 months training for-Make the most of it!<br />Organize a show by college students for college students. Just leave some room for Abu, Ammi, and choti Sanya to root for you…and maybe Sheila and/or Munni ;)Vagehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04118088544787399578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592534703370674846.post-10076389312107117772011-04-27T12:12:19.480-07:002011-04-27T12:12:19.480-07:00@Anonymous - that's a great idea and sounds li...@Anonymous - that's a great idea and sounds like fun! Only problem for the PSAs is that it would be the exact same thing as the Pakistan Indep. Day celebration in August at USC that happens every year, which would probably affect turn-out rates.klodhiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02295286405501513200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592534703370674846.post-9344557839884196222011-04-26T15:03:37.995-07:002011-04-26T15:03:37.995-07:00should have a pakistan mela or something next year...should have a pakistan mela or something next year - where we can have food stalls, mehndi stalls and people wearing shalwar qameez ..... pakistani music in the background - even a fashion show . a dhol wala maybe and if can get a truck or a rikshaw that'll be awesome ... so that others non-pakistanis can also get to see how vibrant and awesome our culture isAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com