Stone Mountain Highland Games http://blog.smhg.org Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 11 May 2010 14:24:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 What do you think about the field lay-out http://blog.smhg.org/?p=26 http://blog.smhg.org/?p=26#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 14:24:59 +0000 nlivermore http://blog.smhg.org/?p=26 We are considering some changes to the field layout.  Some things that have been aired were to relocate the reviewing stand, flip the Athletic Field and the Contest/Performance Field or even combine the fields into one big community field. 

One thing that the organizers are not is spectators.  We need to hear from you all, our spectators.  What are the best things about the main field areas.  We wnat to make sure to keep these in tact. 

Prefering positive feedback, if there is something that you feel just is NOT working and have a good suggestion for improvement, we will listen to these as well. 

Remember, this is a moderated blog, only appropriate comments will be made visible…   positive or negative, I promise.

]]> http://blog.smhg.org/?feed=rss2&p=26 0 Pipe Bands are lining up for competition http://blog.smhg.org/?p=22 http://blog.smhg.org/?p=22#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 14:14:23 +0000 nlivermore http://blog.smhg.org/?p=22 We will once again have no shortage of top quality pipe bands in competition.  As of this writing we have received entries from 16 bands from outside the Metro area.  Coupled with those in the Metro Atlanta area, we have 21 that expected to stand in competition.  And this is only mid-May.

]]> http://blog.smhg.org/?feed=rss2&p=22 0 Entertainment Stages set… almost http://blog.smhg.org/?p=20 http://blog.smhg.org/?p=20#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 14:11:28 +0000 nlivermore http://blog.smhg.org/?p=20 We have heard from some of you and made some changes accordingly.  We trying to satisfy all parties by providing a bit if everything this year.  Hope it works.

Our large stage will feature music with a more contemporary feel.  This year we will feature the Celtic energy of Rathkeltair.  They will share the stage with a local favorite Keltic Kudzu.

Our smaller stage has Alex Beaton headlining.  Joining Alex on this stage will be a folk group from the Metro Atlanta area called Vintage Voices.

The Metro Atlanta area has a growing number of performers and groups focusing on music of a Celtic nature (or derivatives thereof).  We are discussing the addition of a third stage this year that will allow more of our local talent to be show cased at the festival.   We are about 60% certain that this will come about this year so keep checking.  We will post something soon about this.

]]> http://blog.smhg.org/?feed=rss2&p=20 0 If you could change thing, what would it be. http://blog.smhg.org/?p=17 http://blog.smhg.org/?p=17#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:26:31 +0000 nlivermore http://blog.smhg.org/?p=17 OK folks, here is a chance to let your voices be heard. Please provide your thoughts on how we can improve the games. I promise to forward well thought out suggestions.

Couple of limitations though. There is nothing short of leaving the park that can be done about the park entrance fee (they call it parking) or the food concessions (presently under the park’s total control). Everything else is on the table so give us your best shot.

]]> http://blog.smhg.org/?feed=rss2&p=17 0 Friday evening Recital set. http://blog.smhg.org/?p=14 http://blog.smhg.org/?p=14#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:55:09 +0000 nlivermore http://blog.smhg.org/?p=14 We are happy to have Bob Worrall performing in recital Friday evening.  If you have heard him before you know what is to come.  If not, you should not miss his amazing talent.  I can’t promise, but expect that some very amusing tales will be thrown in too.  This will be a ticketed event held at the host hotel.  Tickets will be on sale shortly and www.smhg.org

]]> http://blog.smhg.org/?feed=rss2&p=14 0 Question of the week… http://blog.smhg.org/?p=13 http://blog.smhg.org/?p=13#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:22:02 +0000 nlivermore http://blog.smhg.org/?p=13 Would you be willing to pay for a ticket to a new musical event held after the Saturday festival. Such an event would be held out at the park (maybe 8:00-10:30). This event would feature performers from the festival with a high-energy headliner such as Rathkeltair or Hunting MacLeod. Tickets could be $15 or so each

]]> http://blog.smhg.org/?feed=rss2&p=13 0 Tell us what you think… http://blog.smhg.org/?p=9 http://blog.smhg.org/?p=9#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:08:28 +0000 nlivermore http://blog.smhg.org/?p=9 Working on booking musical acts right now…   any suggestions?

]]> http://blog.smhg.org/?feed=rss2&p=9 9 Welcome to Stone Mountain Highland Games http://blog.smhg.org/?p=3 http://blog.smhg.org/?p=3#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:20:07 +0000 admin http://blog.smhg.org/?p=3 October 15-17 2010

We are committed to provide the best Highland Games experience possible.  We need your help to make this happen so please join our on-line community.  You will be able to communicate with our committees and interested parties, old friends and those new to the world of Scottish games.  Feel free to make suggestions, leave comments, and provide tips to enhance the experiences of other visitors.

Remember this is a public forum so please keep the content of your postings appropriate and positive…  somebody is always watching.

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