Genie.. there 'are' a few folks who subscribe/become members JUST to deal with the Getaway, but some also like the news and profiles of different folks we have for concerts....or, if they travel this way often, to follow events and make plans. The newsletter is mostly a listing of the many, many events...song, dance, storytelling..etc., in the Greater DC area, so if you are not here often, the Getaway may not be enough reason to spend the membership $$ every year...besides, most important stuff is online for free at FSGW.org