THE AFTERMATH OF UPWARD BOUND, ALLENTOWN II

"Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be.'

- Kahlil Gibran


It's been two weeks since the event UPWARD BOUND, ALLENTOWN II. There have been alot of accolades, thank-you's, congratulatons, offered opportunities, and one or two complaints. I guess when it is all said and done, BLURB Media/Promotions has created one of the most OFFICIAL "UNOFFICIAL" annual events in A-town!
I mean, to be honest, I don't see how they did it. Ben, Christina, and Alfonso actually made it happen that day! Live music, food, children's events, and more lined up on Hamilton between 6th and 7th Street. It was a spectacle to behold as different nationalities came together with their families to enjoy the multi-cultural celebration in Downtown Allentown! All I can say is, see you all next year!

A key point that REALLY needs to be made, though, is that Center City and the surrounding neighborhoods need MORE events like this. There are families in various income brackets that inhabit this city and they deserve a quality event just as much as the next town!
There was dancing in the streets, laughing between neighbors, and the rumor is that over 500 people came through that day! So, if a beginning company can bring together small and large businesses/organizations, local and regional quality entertainment, and have a family event with not one hint of violence among a gathering of us so-called "thugs, criminals, and animals" of Allentown, then I KNOW others can do the same.

People are ALREADY asking what's next for BLURB Media/Promotions? Well, they would only tell me that it is another event they plan to do annually that will, eventually, put Allentown, PA in the regional, and, ultimately, national and international spotlight. They want to create an event that will bring people to
A-town and create income for the hotels, eating establishments, retail businesses, and the nightlife. BLURB wants to do something that EVERYONE keeps TALKING about, but not actually DOING. They know it will take time but it's okay. They will cultivate their idea until it grows and takes a life of its' own. How do you think Musikfest, Mayfair, Sportsfest, and even the Allentown Fair got started? They ALL began with a thought and a plan.

CREATIVITY, INGENUITY, CREDIBILITY, AND CONSISTENCY...


Yo, Ben, Christina, and Alfonso, KEEP IT MOVIN' !



-J. BLACK
www.5minutes2shine.blogspot.com