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Date: Nov 25, 2099
Source: LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER
Submitted By: Y
Published Sunday, November 21, 1999, in the Herald-Leader
So, mom, dad: The last big concert you went to was Donny & Marie, and you just don't know what to make of these Backup ... uh, Backside ... no, Backstreet, yeah, Backstreet Boys. But you've gone out and paid 40 bucks a ticket for you and your little girl, and it's important you don't feel as if you've bought tickets to Mars.
Today's arena concert is an experience, but it's not quite otherworldly. Here are some tips to make sure you're not miserable and, most important, that you don't embarrass your child.
- Bring money: Be prepared for sticker shock, and don't let it ruin the experience. Even if you steer clear of the souvenir stand, where programs run as high as $20 and T-shirts can eclipse $30, you'll still need to pay for parking ($6 at Rupp) and overpriced food and drinks.
- Arrive early: The shows start at 7:30 p.m. With two opening acts, the Boys won't take the stage until about 9 p.m., but it's easier to find and settle into your seats before the shows start.
- Expect to stay late: If the Boys say goodbye but haven't sung one of their biggest hits, fear not; they're probably coming back. Some Cincinnati concert-goers weren't hip to the concept of encores. We like to think we're hipper than that here.
- Got binoculars?: Bring 'em. Performers start looking like paramecia the farther back you go.
- Earplugs: If the volume of the music doesn't get you, the shrieks of preteen girls will. Invest in some earplugs, $2-$3 at area pharmacies.
- Fear not: These are the Backstreet Boys, not Marilyn Manson. It's sweet ballads and upbeat dance tunes.
Do's and Don'ts for Parents
DO....
- Let your kid be a kid. Be flexible and have fun.
- Decide how much you're going to spend on souvenirs ahead of time to avoid any concert-night dramas.
- Designate a rallying point if you get separated.
DON'T....
- Do the Electric Slide or the Hustle under any circumstances.
- Complain about the noise. (See earplugs, above).
- Dress like you just came from work. It's a concert; loosen up.
- Talk about the Beatles.
RICH COPLEY
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