Hi Mike;
Are you talking about Mixedgas' comment about a Laser Safety Officer? I think that was more toungue-in-cheek than anything. I mean, Newtwon, NC is pretty far off the beaten path (like, not the end of the earth, but you can see it from there!), so I don't think we need to worry about an LSO from the CDRH showing up!
And even if one did manage to have a summer home in town and decided to stop in, he wouldn't have jurisdiction. (Private party, as you said.) Though in all likelihood he'd probably want to come in and check out the show just for the hell of it. The guys I've talked to at the CDRH all seemed pretty cool people.
And yeah, it's open to anyone from PhotonLexicon and their guests, but not to the general public. (We won't have people walking in off the streets.) We may have a few people from the Civic center stop in to see the lasers though. I didn't see any problem with that, so long as they can follow directions. (Stay away from the 3 phase power supply, no drinks near the projector or the computer, and don't stare into laser with remaining eye... That sort of thing!)
In fact, the woman that runs the Bed & Breakfast has a 21 year old son that expressed an interest in having a look at what we're doing. So long as he doesn't cause a problem I told her that I'd be willing to show the dude around a bit.
RE: Pizza... I spoke with Reggie Helton again today, and he said there's a mom and pop pizza shop really close that will deliver right to the auditorium. Also, there's a somewhat nicer resteraunt that is about a mile away that's supposed to be really good. Owned by a Greek couple, he said. They've got a few authentic Greek items on the menu, plus your standard fare.
I'm hoping to take a road trip up there in the next couple weeks or so to check everything out and get a feel for the lay of the land... I'll post more details after I get back from my scouting trip.
Mixedgas mentioned one important item: A sound system. Reggie said that he's 99% sure that the theater's house sound system will be all that we'll need. I tend to agree with him, but that's one other reason why I'd like to go up there and check everything out beforehand. I'm not so much worried that it won't be loud enough (I'm sure it will), but I'm concerned as to how difficult it will be to patch into it, not to mention controlling it. (I don't want to have to run up to a damn sound and lighting booth above the balcony 10 times a day...)
Steve-o;
Your list looks great! Soldering iron is probably a good idea. Also, a computer w/ a network card if you want. (Will probably set up a small LAN for video/picture fileshares.)
Adam