Hosting a Climate Gathering in your home, meeting place or at a participating venue is a great way to have a good time regardless of what you think about climate change. Enjoy good music, stories, occasional guest musicians and interesting information as singer-songwriter, Ian Booth, presents a short introduction to climate lifestyle. That means meeting today's needs without causing harm to the environment, to other people or to future generations.

What comes next: - Hosting a Climate Gathering basically means hosting a house concert! Here's what to expect:

First, contact us to arrange a date.

Now comes your guest list. "Partiers" may not do well at a house concert. This helps minimize distractions for those who are there to enjoy the music and banter with the musician, and insures that all guests have a quality experience.

You can use one of our invitations or create one of your own and send it to your friends, neighbors and co-workers. Feel free to use any of the information on this website and be sure to ask everyone to RSVP. Also, remind everybody to please be respectful of your neighbors when parking, walking to and from their cars, or anytime they are outside. One option is to invite those neighbors!

Nuts and bolts:

We'll ask for a suggested donation of $15 per person and a minimum of 15 guests to cover the basic cost of the event. It's helpful to provide an easily accessible place to put "the pot" for tips or other support. Be sure to always call it a "suggested donation" to avoid being seen as running a business out of your home. If you prefer some other arrangement, we're happy to consider that too. Ian will also welcome tax-deductible support for the Blue Ridge Institute.

House concerts are typically non-smoking events, so it is important to have a designated smoking area for those who would like to smoke.

The best times for the musician to socialize with guests are during the mid-concert break and immediately following the concert.

Here are some examples of room set-up.

That's pretty much it! Thank you so much for your interest and for your support! Contact us today!