A big Odd Ball thank you to all the partygoers who came out for Pride! We've never seen so many pairs of tight beach trunks and sexy swimwear in one room before.
The biggest thanks goes out to those who stood in the line-up upwards of an hour. THANK-YOU for your patience and enthusiasm!
The biggest thanks goes out to those who stood in the line-up upwards of an hour. THANK-YOU for your patience and enthusiasm!
Some of you may have heard that this year we tried out advanced tickets. These tickets allowed ticket holders to bypass the line-up if they came before 9:30. We hand sold 100 tickets – the WISE Hall's capacity is 250 people.
We sold advance tickets for three main reasons:
1) Our loyal Odd Ball partygoers asked us for advanced tickets – we thought we'd try it
2) We wanted to give tickets to some of our community partners, regular Odd Ball attendees, and folks with access needs
3) Last Halloween, Odd Ball faced security challenges. It was the first time we dealt with extreme intoxication, unsafe behavior and a general disregard to the kind of community party we want at Odd Ball. We thought advance tickets might ensure space for our regulars and discourage the overly intoxicated, sexual harassers.
We sold advance tickets for three main reasons:
1) Our loyal Odd Ball partygoers asked us for advanced tickets – we thought we'd try it
2) We wanted to give tickets to some of our community partners, regular Odd Ball attendees, and folks with access needs
3) Last Halloween, Odd Ball faced security challenges. It was the first time we dealt with extreme intoxication, unsafe behavior and a general disregard to the kind of community party we want at Odd Ball. We thought advance tickets might ensure space for our regulars and discourage the overly intoxicated, sexual harassers.
After this ticket experiment we've decided to return to a first-come-first-serve door sales only policy.
We will not be selling advanced tickets again.
It's important to us that everyone has the same opportunity to attend Odd Ball.
Instead, we will continue to improve the party by hiring security and strengthening our volunteer base. Feedback is always welcome. Also – we have some special Halloween treats up our sleeve for folks waiting in the line-up.
Please feel free to post comments on the blog and/or send feedback to titzmcgee@yahoo.ca.
Please keep checking back for info on the third annual Odd Ball Hallowe'en party and our New Year's plans!
6 comments:
Perhaps you should move it to a bigger venue? Croatian Cultural Centre?
Thanks for you comment. Rest assured, we are currently looking into renting a bigger East Van venue for next year's Pride.
As someone who attended the Odd Ball for the first time this past weekend, I want to thank the organizers for a great time!
My friends and I rocked out to the great music, and I discovered that my mother was not the only person who owned a mint-coloured strapless terry one-piece with white piping, after all.
This was my first time at Oddball, and I did get stuck waiting in the line for nearly 2 hours. I did eventually get in, and I had a great time!! I thought it was such a great environment... it's pretty rare to find a place where you can dance like a spaz and not feel the least bit uncomfortable doing so. As for the lineup situation I thought you guys did a great job of keeping everyone informed. I really didn't mind waiting at all. Thanks for a great time, kids!
The people who freaked out need to take themselves less seriously. I lined up til 10:15 before I could get in, but even that was fun, chatting with my line-mates.
The Odd Ball was a blast. I loved dancing my ass off in such a positive environment. I will totally be at the next events.
I love the Oddball. It's my big chance to dress up and dance with some really beautiful (and friendly) people. And standing in line wasn't so bad either, especially considering the gorgeous ladies I was next to...
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