As we have in previous years, Carolyn and I volunteered to help with the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee which is always held on Memorial Day weekend. This is good because it is easy to plan for but sometimes inconvenient because this weekend is such a good time for others to schedule family gettogethers or neighborhood barbecues. Last year, for example, it interferred with our plans for attending university graduation exercises for two of our children. We chose graduation, of course, but it did mean that we needed to find substitutes for the Jubilee.
We actually have a very nice assignment - inside the Sheraton Grand Hotel. The Grand Nave is located on the bottom floor of the hotel. There are several stories about why it is called the Grand Nave. Nave is the name of the central portion of a church and comes from the Latin root meaning "ship". But this ballroom looks anything like a ship or a church. It is large enough for about 400 - 500 people to enjoy a band and have room for a couple of small dance floors on either side of the stage.
Our role is usually quite modest. This year we were posted outside one of the entrances and scanned the badges or wristbands worn by the people who wanted to attend one of the concerts. With tickets costing from $50 a day to $95 for the whole weekend, it is pretty important that we keep people honest. We generally work a 5 hour shift and then have the rest of the day to attend other concerts/events of the Jubilee.
Although it is easier than working the parking lots, it is still exhausting answering all the questions, directing people to the restrooms, and listening to the constant beat of the music. I'm afraid I like my peace and quiet too much to enjoy so much loud music in a day.
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