A concert in Fort Smith, Ark. on May 15 will be one of the first — if not the first — live, socially-distanced show in the U.S. since the beginning of wide-scale shutdowns, meant to curb the spread of the pernicious parasite that sickens people with COVID-19.
The show promises to be weird. The ornate venue, Temple Live, will only fill 229 of 1,100 seats. According to the promoter’s plans, everyone must wear masks. Attendees will have their temperatures taken before entering. Temple Live will have a company disinfect rooms with fog sprayers before the show, featuring a solo performance by country rocker Travis McCready. And though the hall will be mostly empty, you can’t sit wherever you please: Ticketmaster is selling tickets in groups of two to 13 seats, to keep parties separated by at least six feet. Read more…
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