Sunday, January 20, 2008
Lights go out at Sundance Film Fest
BY JO PIAZZA
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Saturday, January 19th 2008, 4:00 AM
PARK CITY, Utah – The Sundance Film Festival has plenty of star power, but Friday night it ran out of the electric kind.
Park City’s Main St. went dark about 10:30 p.m. because of what officials said was an overuse of electricity. They blamed the blackout on the clubs and lounges that pop up during the movie festival and host parties for the flicks.
Chaos ensued when the lights went out at Harry-O's nightclub, where more than 1,000 guests were hearing Maroon Five play. People ran for the doors.
Main St. became packed with confused festival goers.
But at the Sky 360 Delta Lounge down the street, party planners lit candles and kept the bar open despite the blackout.
Authorities worked feverishly to restore power, and 40 minutes later the lights were back on Main St.
that's the whole story, but how interesting that it happens with such 'green' people in charge...
