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� Civic Cu/tural Commission Page 3 Minutes of January 8, 1998 Barbara Pierce shared a video of an actual classroom program which is happening in 75 classrooms throughout the District. All programs are partnerships with artists, schools and students. She thanked the Commission for the grant of $10,000 in support of the project. ITEM 3 — ACTION ON GRANT REQUEST FROM CENTER FOR THE AMERICAN MUSICAL FOR SUPPORT OF A FUNDRAISING EVENT WITH USE OF JOHN RAITT FUND - 51,500 M/s Redington/Distefano: To grant Center for the American Musical $1,500 from the John Raitt Fund with half of the net proceeds to go back into the John Raitt Fund; performance to be held February 8 at Canada College at 2:30pm. Motion unanimously approved. ITEM 4 — SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS -Publicity Commissioner Distefano indicated no news to report; will cover Joe Marchi and Center for American Musical event. -Tis the Season Chairperson Ball reported she was pleased with the Childrens' Holiday Parade; the Alumni performance was excellent but attendance was poor. The ballet performance with the Ragazzi Boys Choir was well attended but the sound was poor; suggested that Sequoia High School needs to have personnel there to operate sound and light system. The critique meeting of the Tis the Season Committee will be held on January 14, 1998. Commissioner Distefano felt the Tis the Season production was excellent but even with all the publicity, it did not seem to attract a lot of people. Comments from the Commissioners included: a fundraiser was suggested for the pictures with Santa; the school programs were not "Christmasy"; fireworks were a great success; Mayor Howard was enthusiastic about the fireworks program. -Public Art Nothing to report. -Summer Concerts A memo was distributed to the Commissioners from Manager Julie Hannon with various options for the 1998 Summer Concert Series. The Commission recommended going with Option C at a cost of 55,050 and a change in the concert time to 6:30-8:30pm. -Youth and Special Events Commissioner Britschgi announced the Art Center is planning a °Symphony and the Arts" at Carrington Hall. It may be done in conjunction with the California Artists Festival as a fundraising event for the Art Center. She noted that the San Mateo Historical Museum has raised the $3 million needed for its project. Volunteer docents are needed; training will be provided on January 13, February 1 and 7.