Yesterday afternoon I unwisely walked to the library on an uncomfortably hot, humid day that spoke more of a sweltering summer that a delightful, airy spring. But as I walked down Gay Street I noticed that one side of the street was blocked off for a film crew. They had put up lighting towers, set up a replay screen, and had equipment all over the block. The crew was everywhere, too–standing around and chatting with each other, as crew members often do.
This makes the second time this week I’ve seen what appeared to be photography or filming on Gay Street. The first incident was across the street from our office, where a much smaller crew was either filming or taking photos of two women chatting and then walking through the front door of the Due Amici restaurant.
I’m not sure whether these two incidents are connected, but the danger signals are clear: Gay Street is at risk of becoming like German Village, where you often have to veer around photographers taking wedding or engagement photos against the lovely backdrop of vintage buildings, brick sidewalks, and mature trees.
This shouldn’t be surprising, I suppose. The north side of Gay Street between Fourth and Grant looks a lot like German Village, with brick residences, nice gardens, and lots of shade, and the block between High and Third has its own, cool downtown vibe. Those of us who work here will just have to be mindful of the possibility that, on any given day, we might be appearing in the background of a photo shoot or the scene from a movie. Dress accordingly, folks!
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