Welcome to “What’s Up Brighton,” the podcast that delves into the heart of Brighton’s vibrant community events and their impact on local life. This week, the guys sit down with Laura Boote and Kathleen London, the masterminds of the "Gilmore Girls" event in downtown Brighton. With a fan-driven turnout of around 40,000 attendees, this event exceeded expectations, despite initial resistance from local authorities and logistical hurdles like unexpected street closures. Discover how the collective effort of 41 small business owners transformed a simple shopping day into a large-scale celebration, boosting visibility and sales for local shops. Tune in for insights into future events and how Brighton continues to thrive through collaboration and creativity. 00:00 Welcome to What’s Up Brighton00:35 Meet the Organizers02:10 Destination Stars Hollow04:01 The Heart of Stars Hollow06:00 Planning the Event08:18 The Unexpected Success10:08 Community Impact12:04 Behind the Scenes14:01 The Role of Local Businesses16:23 Engaging the Fans18:11 The Future of Stars Hollow Events20:03 A Day to Remember22:41 Innovative Stroke Treatments23:28 A Surprising Demand24:01 The Friday Night Dinner Dilemma26:34 Lessons Learned from Success28:06 Spotlight on Local Businesses30:36 Creating Future Events33:08 Envisioning a Winter Wonderland36:01 Preserving Brighton’s Charm40:10 Navigating Change in Brighton46:09 Closing Thoughts and Future Collaborations ============================================================== Join Brighton's Largest Community Group - Brighton Michigan Happenings 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/brightonmihappenings/ 🎙️ Connect with Us:Eric Meldrum https://www.instagram.com/ericmeldrumre/Roger Burnett https://www.instagram.com/rogerburnett/Mark Howell https://www.instagram.com/markhowell1482/ Considering Moving to Brighton? Reach out Eric Meldrum - Brighton Realtor📲 Call/Text at (734) 746-5001📧 Email: info@trulivingroup.com🌐 https://www.metro-detroithomesearch.com/ Supporting our Local Non Profit - Fund A Life: https://www.fundalife.org/ This Episode is Sponsored by: The Oxford Center 📲 (248) 486-3636🌐 https://theoxfordcenter.com/