Saturday, October 1, 2011

The Revival is Here!


Last year’s economic slump lead LLF members to take it upon themselves to create an event, a spectacle of sorts to generate attention to the closing of so many of our local businesses.  Businesses we had just gotten to know and love and businesses that were already an established part of our lives.  Our Second Line, mock protestors, choir and pastor created a raucous event and saved the souls of many who were swayed by the bright lights of the big box store.

While we typically try to remain fairly subtle in our messaging, at least so far as keeping the message positive, the Revival is a time to preach the message of LOCAL in a way that reminds me of attending tent revivals as a child.  There was nothing subtle about what the visiting minister had to say and a call to action was necessary or there would be dire circumstances.

This Thursday the Medicine Man will be parading into town with his quick fix elixirs and sure fire remedies for our economy.  These quick fixes are sure to create jobs, boost economic activity and leave our town like ANYWHERE  USA, you’ve been there before, strip malls, businesses and fast food strips that creep up and take over and once they have devastated the local independent businesses eventually crawl out of town at night leaving behind a ghost town.  Now I’m not saying that this will happen to Charleston, but imagine the work involved in repairing the damage. We’ve all seen the devastation of a one night stand economy, LLF is working to build the relationship economy!

The Revival is a time to remember that we all have choices, and we encourage you to choose with your dollars, your time, your heart and in doing so choose the Lowcountry!

Join us October 6th at 6:00 for the parade down Upper King and Medicine Man show at the Music Farm.