Portland Pearl Jam Pre-Party & Fundraiser

indifferentman

How reliable is the park and ride?

Seeing that you guys are enthusiastically paying almost $30 has me concerned. If anyone wants to carpool, I'd consider meeting up with you too. My GF and I are staying at the Staybridge Suites in Vancouver afterwards so is there anyone also staying there who would be up for that? We plan on heading to the hotel at 3 to check in, and then go to the show.

aqua ames

Somewhere on that stretch of I5 between Seattle & Portland there is a restaurant advertised called "Jammers". Never been there, but that sign makes me smile. Too bad it isn't close to this venue.

anotherclone

STONEd and dAMENT-ED wrote:

Do you or anyone know anything about Hazel Dell Brewpub? I spoke to Julia from there and she said that their max occ. is 160 and they would be happy to have us if we were interested. They can't necessarily "rent the place out to us" but at 2 p.m. they wouldn't be very busy either.

She said you don't have to take I-5 to get to the Amphitheater but if you did it would probably take 20-30 minutes due to traffic. Good review on Yelp for suds and general pub fare. Just throwing it out there if anyone knows of this place.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/hazel-dell-brewpub-vancouver

My husband is a homebrewer and we go here because they make their own beers on site. The only thing is that they do not serve hard alcohol. Only beers. It is a really good option though and their beers are good. The also serve wine and cider. We'd totally love to go here. I say if it works, go for it.

anotherclone

indifferentman wrote:

How reliable is the park and ride?

Seeing that you guys are enthusiastically paying almost $30 has me concerned. If anyone wants to carpool, I'd consider meeting up with you too. My GF and I are staying at the Staybridge Suites in Vancouver afterwards so is there anyone also staying there who would be up for that? We plan on heading to the hotel at 3 to check in, and then go to the show.

The park and ride is very reliable.

BigGameCaptain

STONEd and dAMENT-ED wrote:

Do you or anyone know anything about Hazel Dell Brewpub? I spoke to Julia from there and she said that their max occ. is 160 and they would be happy to have us if we were interested. They can't necessarily "rent the place out to us" but at 2 p.m. they wouldn't be very busy either.

She said you don't have to take I-5 to get to the Amphitheater but if you did it would probably take 20-30 minutes due to traffic. Good review on Yelp for suds and general pub fare. Just throwing it out there if anyone knows of this place.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/hazel-dell-brewpub-vancouver

Sounds good

BigGameCaptain

anotherclone wrote:

BigGameCaptain wrote:

Thanks so much for the info anotherclone! We live in Hawaii and had some concerns about the hotel after reading one of the posts on this thread. We feel much more comfortable now. Are you doing the Seattle shows too? If not... we will hopefully see you at the Portland Pre-party. We would like to buy you a beverage

Oh, it's my pleasure. Hubby and I are doing night 1 in Seattle as well as Portland. Look forward to meeting you.

See you at the Pre-Party

anotherclone

STONEd and dAMENT-ED wrote:

Do you or anyone know anything about Hazel Dell Brewpub? I spoke to Julia from there and she said that their max occ. is 160 and they would be happy to have us if we were interested. They can't necessarily "rent the place out to us" but at 2 p.m. they wouldn't be very busy either.

She said you don't have to take I-5 to get to the Amphitheater but if you did it would probably take 20-30 minutes due to traffic. Good review on Yelp for suds and general pub fare. Just throwing it out there if anyone knows of this place.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/hazel-dell-brewpub-vancouver

Lets do this. Good homebrews. No hard alcohol. Underaged people welcome. Traditional bar stuff like burgers, nachos and fish and chips.

warmbreath

Evil Closet Monkey wrote:

is VIP parking at the venue worth it?

When I bought my ticket (didnt get a fan club one) they said all the premium parking was sold out, I dont know if thats true or not or if there's another way

AmentsChick

Sounds like there's not a definite on anything pre-party? We're staying at the Marriott downtown Portland and driving to the venue. Looks like the C-tran is a good option...but they say to get there early for the parking?? I'm also open to the Premier parking.

A question for the locals: If we do the C-tran thing and get there early (to ensure a spot in their lot)...how easy/hard would it be to get to a restaurant/bar/something in the area? Would it be best to go get food/drinks before parking in the c-tran lot? I don't know. I'm just confused by this. If only the show had just been in downtown Portland. :roll:

warmbreath

OK is it the Hazel Dell Brew Pub for sure? A full Wishlist party? I'm trying to set up a carpool from Salem and we are either 2 or 4 at this point, so it needs to be firmed up soon, we are all in different towns south of Portland. Where is the Hazel Dell brew Pub, although I understand it is in Hazel Dell, but I dont know the area. How long to get to the venue and what would be the hours and who is the current point person. Do we just bring donatable gifts for the raffle and sale and is there a cover charge? This is my first pre party so I am an infant,
thanks Sandy

Stumptown Rocker

Well i know right where that is at. Is actually on the way and I believe I am doing the park and ride deal as well, looks like the best option. So i might just see what a PJ pre-party is all about...

anotherclone

warmbreath wrote:

OK is it the Hazel Dell Brew Pub for sure? A full Wishlist party? I'm trying to set up a carpool from Salem and we are either 2 or 4 at this point, so it needs to be firmed up soon, we are all in different towns south of Portland. Where is the Hazel Dell brew Pub, although I understand it is in Hazel Dell, but I dont know the area. How long to get to the venue and what would be the hours and who is the current point person. Do we just bring donatable gifts for the raffle and sale and is there a cover charge? This is my first pre party so I am an infant,
thanks Sandy

I think with SEattle being yesterday and today things are a bit hectic. It's my understanding that we're doing the Brewpub from what stoned and damented has posted. Its a good choice.

Honestly, I'm not too involved other than the fact that I live here. I recently changed jobs and can't help more with planning etc. The yelp link above has the address and you could easily mapquest it. It's not difficult to find.

Let me get my shit together and see if I can help more, but for now...I think this is the place as far as I can tell.

anotherclone

AmentsChick wrote:

Sounds like there's not a definite on anything pre-party? We're staying at the Marriott downtown Portland and driving to the venue. Looks like the C-tran is a good option...but they say to get there early for the parking?? I'm also open to the Premier parking.

A question for the locals: If we do the C-tran thing and get there early (to ensure a spot in their lot)...how easy/hard would it be to get to a restaurant/bar/something in the area? Would it be best to go get food/drinks before parking in the c-tran lot? I don't know. I'm just confused by this. If only the show had just been in downtown Portland. :roll:

I think its confusing because nothing is set in stone. I live here (in Vancouver WA) and have done concerts at the amphitheater before. I think with it being a weekend, you could do the park and ride pretty easily. They don't start the bus runs until about 1 1/2 hours before the show. If our show starts at 7:00 (opening act), the bus would start running at 5:30.

I was envisioning a pre party and then going to get our tickets and then go to the show.

I called the amphitheater box office and they confirm the 3:00 pick up time for tickets as the earliest time we can pick up and we can't stay on the premises until they technically open the parking lot at 5:00. That's just retarded. I know that's not very PC, but it is stupid.

Please PM me, I'm happy to puzzle this through with you. I"m confused myself.

BigHub74

RSVP, will volunteer, and I am setting up the Oregon food bank thing. Let me know if anything changes.

Wrongly Accused

If anyone needs a hotel for freeeee in downtown portland pm me...

Horos

Hope this is going to happen being as it will be my first pre-party. Just wanted to bump it up and get the ball rolling.

AmentsChick

Hi. I'm still in the dark about this. Where the heck is this pre-party????????????

warmbreath

warmbreath wrote:

Evil Closet Monkey wrote:

is VIP parking at the venue worth it?

When I bought my ticket (didnt get a fan club one) they said all the premium parking was sold out,

I checked back today and Premier Parking is again avail, so I got it. At $30 it better be good, anybody know?
Sandy

STONEd and dAMENT-ED

Alright...here is the final deal. We are going to keep this very simple at this point and declare this a
"get-together" for now. I have let them know we will be in the house which is a rather big house...

WHERE: Jollies
17701 NE Union Rd
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 573-3141

WHEN: 2 p.m. until show time

**Parking is available at Jollies. They have a very large gravel lot which fits "an assload of cars" provided people park them orderly. You can walk to the venue per Leslie from Jollies...it's about 1/2 mile walk.

-10c ticket distribution starts at 3 p.m.-box office is on the North side of the amphitheater, directly between the main gates
-Clark County Amphitheater doors open at 6 p.m.
-Opening band starts at 7 p.m.

Hope to see you all there!!!

restlesssoul

STONEd and dAMENT-ED wrote:

Alright...here is the final deal. We are going to keep this very simple at this point and declare this a
"get-together" for now. I have let them know we will be in the house which is a rather big house...

WHERE: Jollies
17701 NE Union Rd
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 573-3141

WHEN: 2 p.m. until show time

**Parking is available at Jollies. They have a very large gravel lot which fits "an assload of cars" provided people park them orderly. You can walk to the venue per Leslie from Jollies...it's about 1/2 mile walk.

-10c ticket distribution starts at 3 p.m.-box office is on the North side of the amphitheater, directly between the main gates
-Clark County Amphitheater doors open at 6 p.m.
-Opening band starts at 7 p.m.

Hope to see you all there!!!

nice, glad its happening....see you there!