Virtual ProgDay 2020 Update and ProgDay 501(c)(3) Status

[Miciah]

Virtual ProgDay 2020 Update and ProgDay 501(c)(3) Status.

ProgDay is happy to announce that we are currently pulling together a virtual event for this year. The idea is to present streaming performances from 4 artists a day over the Saturday and Sunday of the originally scheduled ProgDay weekend (September 5 and 6). Once the lineup and scheduling are worked out, the details and instructions will be posted on the ProgDay website.

Virtual ProgDay 2020 is being greatly facilitated by Tom Palmieri and Ann Rinaldi of ProgStock (http://www.progstock.com/2020/). On Saturday, August 1, ProgStock kicked off the ProgStock Presents Virtual Series, a series of weekly shows streamed online through StageIt.com. After reading of ProgDay’s cancellation, Tom and Ann reached out to ProgDay and invited us to partner with them for our virtual event. The result is that Virtual ProgDay 2020 will be presented on Labor Day weekend as part of the ProgStock Presents Virtual Series.

Please note that ProgStock is not getting anything for this. All funds that are raised will go to ProgDay and the bands that perform.

Thank you Tom and Ann!

We are also excited to announce that ProgDay is now a tax-exempt non-profit event.

In 2017, Musical Arts Progressive Society, Inc. (MAPS), was formed. MAPS is a non-profit organization which advocates for, educates about and promotes national and international musical artists creating progressive and innovative music. MAPS recently received its confirmation as a 501(c)(3) company. Donations to MAPS / ProgDay are now tax deductible.

Thanks.

Michael

[markwoll]

Nice. Looking forward to the details.

[SteveSly]

Very cool!

[NogbadTheBad]

Excellent news on both fronts Michael, looking forward to it. I'll set up a canopy of the roof deck and drag up my cooler.

[SteveSly]

Yes, congratulations on the Non Profit status also. I know that is something you have been working hard on for a long time.

[Shadow]

Do I need to setup the bouncy house. Like I said in the other thread you need to design a covid/Progday T shirt. Maybe take pre orders before having them done.

[Dan Roth]

Looking forward to see who is performing for this.

[Paulrus]

Wow. A non-profit to promote prog. That was a loooong time coming. Kudos to all involved.

[Splicer]

This is an exciting development. I look forward to hearing more soon.

[JKL2000]

Do I need to setup the bouncy house. Like I said in the other thread you need to design a covid/Progday T shirt. Maybe take pre orders before having them done.

Post the crab dip recipe, Ed!

[JKL2000]

Michael, cool news, and congrats on the tax exempt status!

I just hope the ticketing can be less complicated than the Progstock thing, because that made my head spin.

[Shadow]

Post the crab dip recipe, Ed!

Crab dip

12 oz. cream cheese (soft) I usually use low fat(leave it set out or put it in hot water in it's wrapper)
1 cup sour cream - low fat again
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese ( save half of cheese for top)
3 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard
4 tbsp. Mayonnaise
juice of 1/2 lemon (I usually use 1/4 cup of Real-lemon juice)
dash of garlic salt (I use garlic powder just to eliminate the salt)
1 lb. crabmeat ( backfin, lump doesn't mix well)

Combine first 8 ingredients and mix well. Add crabmeat. Place in a 9 inch round glass casserole dish or pie plate and top with a layer of Old Bay then cover with remaining cheese. Bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Options: I will scoop 3-5 fork scoops of diced jalapenos (Mt. Olive has them in a jar) and add before the crabmeat, depending how much kick you want. I'm usually not very precise when adding the cheese, I just add what I think looks good. I usually use a 9" pie plate so it doesn't overflow when it is baking. Recently I have been adding a half shot of Sherry.

[moecurlythanu]

^ Thanks, Ed. Looks wonderful. I'll definitely have to give it a go.

[progholio]

Will there be a Zoom beer snob summit between podcast?

[NogbadTheBad]

Will there be a Zoom beer snob summit between podcast?

I'm certainly up for that.

[SteveSly]

Will there be a Zoom beer snob summit between podcast?

That sounds like a great idea.

[mozo-pg]

Good luck with the virtual event! May have to join in.