Virgin Festival 2-for-1 Returns

As many of you know, the MWIA does a lot of critically important work on behalf of Mt. Washington residents. Much of it is behind the scenes--important, but boring. Some of it, though, has pretty clear benefit--like getting you a deal on Virgin Festival tickets.

The MWIA has arranged for folks who live in the neighborhood to get 2-for-1 tickets to the Virgin Festival at Pimlico. We would first like to thank promoters I.M.P. for this very generous deal for the second year in a row.

The best way to get your voucher (details below) is to attend the Spirit of Mount Washington Fourth of July Parade on the Fourth at 10 am. More info in the calendar section of MWIA.org.

For more information, please contact Peter Clough at CPeterC (at) Comcast (dot) net.

The promoters, who were generous enough to create this deal for us, have asked that we institute a process so that only people in the neighborhood get the ticket deal, and that the tickets are NOT re-sold. To that end, we have come up with the following:

1) Dues paying members of the MWIA are eligible to receive a voucher to purchase up to four tickets at the 2-for-1 price. Dues are $40 and cover the 18-months from July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009. You can send your dues to the MWIA at PO Box 10404, Baltimore MD 21209. You will be given a ticket purchase voucher at that time.

Your name and address will be recorded on our V-Fest Master List. You can also pay your dues and get a voucher at the annual picnic to be held in Luckman Park on June 22 at 4 PM.

2) On the day of the concert, you will need to show up at Pimlico's Will Call window with a local ID that matches the name and address on the master list. You can then buy up to four tickets at the 2-for-1 price. You will have your choice of 1-day tickets, 2-day tickets, or 1- or 2-day VIP tickets. All of the details on ticket levels are available at www.VirginMobileFestival.com.

3) YOU CANNOT RE-SELL THESE TICKETS. We want to respect the generosity of this offer by observing the one rule that I.M.P. insisted on.

And now, your Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What if my son or daughter wants to buy tickets?

A: As long as your household has a paid membership, that is fine with us. Please have the person who will pick up and pay for the tickets have their name on our master list. If you show up with a voucher and your name is not on the list, you have a problem.


Q: What if the Festival sells out?

A: This deal is good regardless of a sell out. I.M.P. has assured us that they will have tickets at Will Call for us regardless. Remember, this is not a seated event. A few extra tickets are not that big a problem.


Q: What if there is a problem with the process the day of the concert?

A: My cell number will be on the front page of the master list. If there is a problem, you can call me at that time. I have the cell info for the principals at I.M.P. and will do everything I can to help solve your problem. PLEASE AVOID PROBLEMS BY FOLLOWING THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS CORRECTLY. Have local ID and be sure that YOUR name is on the master list.


Q: What exactly IS a local ID?

A: A local ID is a driver's license of Maryland State Identity Card that shows your picture and an address within the MWIA boundaries. These boundaries can be seen in the MWIA by-laws (article III) at http://www.mwia.org/mwia/Association_By_Laws.pdf


Q: Can I invite a guest from outside of the neighborhood?

A: Yes, so long as the person who is listed on the Master List picks up all of the tickets for your party, your guests can live outside of Mt. Washington. And we feel bad for them. If your guests live in Baltimore County, you are required to make fun of them.


Q: I cannot make the picnic or the Annual Meeting. How can I get a voucher?

A: Are you kidding? It's the MWIA Annual Meeting! The special guest will be Baltimore City Planning Director Doug McCoach. You want to know what is being planned for our city, right? If, however, you are in a coma or are called to Stockholm to receive a Nobel Prize, you can contact me off-list at Aaron@21209.org and I will upbraid you personally and then provide you with a voucher and add your name to the Master List.