Carrie Potter-Devening is the granddaughter
of the Upstage creator Tom Potter Jr. In 2003 after discovering the
vast amount of interest in the story, with the support of her husband,
family, and many volunteers, she was moved to begin searching out and
compiling the memories of the Upstage Club and Green Mermaid Cafe.
Although briefly mentioned in other books, something telling the whole
story was sorely needed. With so many showing a desire to see the
photos she started out organizing the overwhelming collection of
memorabilia left behind.
Upon seeing the surprise that the
original venue was intact and still standing efforts to save the
building for posterity were started. Preservation is ongoing and thus
far successful. During the efforts, select photographs have been seen
on television (History Channel Special-1968 with Tom Brokaw) and in a
few other publications. Following family tradition as an artist and
photographer, the book reflects her personal artistic style in an
effort to beautifully display the entire Tom Potter Collection as it
deserves.
My greatest wish is to see The Upstage one time!
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