May 2nd pre-Flight to Mars BBQ

beachdweller

Looks like we lost our sticky folks, so here is where we'll post.

The Show:

Flight to Mars (featuring Mike McCready) will perform a special benefit concert for the Northwest Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) at Seattle's Showbox at the Market on Saturday, May 3rd. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday, March 7th through http://www.ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets cost $18 in advance ($22 day of show) plus applicable service charges.

Local indie-rockers Feral Children and singer-songwriter Kristen Ward join Flight to Mars for an evening of music in support of CCFA's continued work toward finding a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. In addition, McCready will perform a very special Tribute to Jimi Hendrix during the opening set and will be joined by brothers Rick and Chris Friel -- cofounders of McCready's original band Shadow.

In 2002 McCready made public his 20-year battle with Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis and has since been committed to raising awareness and funding for CCFA. "As a patient living with Crohn's and colitis, the CCFA has played a huge part in helping me get the support and information that I need," says McCready. "I'm grateful that my band mates and friends can support and join me for a night of music and fun that will help us find a cure for these debilitating diseases."

VIP Pre-Party Packages:
An exclusive VIP party will be held at the Showbox prior to the concert at 6pm. Hosted by the Wishlist Foundation, the proceeds from the party will go to further benefit the Northwest Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.

VIP attendees will receive a laminated pass to the show, catch the sound check while mingling with other fans, enjoy delicious appetizers, cash bar, receive a special gift bag, and the opportunity to meet the band for top bidders.

A limited amount of VIP tickets, starting at $100 per pair, will be available for purchase on eBay later this month. For more information about the VIP ticket packages, please visit the Wishlist Foundation.

beachdweller

Facebook event group!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8474043257

From Greg's 2005 BBQ thread -

The BBQ will be at Alki Beach in West Seattle, Friday evening, May 2nd, 2008, around 6:00PM. If you can, please bring some food or beverages with you- if you come empty handed, that's cool too.

Driving Directions:

Meet up near the mini Statue of Liberty, which is on the grassy area west of the sandy beach.

http://maps.msn.com/map.aspx?C=47.57...le%2c+WA+98116

From Seatac Airport :
Follow signs to I-5 North (they're easy to find)
Take exit 163 (West Seattle Bridge)

From Downtown Seattle:
Follow signs to I-5 South
Take exit 163 (West Seattle Bridge)

As you cross over the bridge, move to the right lanes
Take the "Harbor AVE" exit (NOT Harbor ISLAND!)
Take a right at the stoplight, and follow the park/waterline for about 4 miles.
When you pass the beach/volleyball courts, start looking for parking. The BBQ will be in the area near the Statue of Liberty, which is about 200 yards past the sandy beach area.

By Water Taxi from downtown:

Take the ferry from Pier 55 in downtown ($3). When you reach West Seattle, look for the free shuttle in the parking lot, and ask the driver to let you off when you reach the Statue of Liberty. (Shuttle drivers are very friendly)

Time tables and more info: http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/oto/water_taxi.html


By Bus:
Board the 56 or 56 Express bus on the southbound direction of 1st Ave in downtown Seattle. Get off at the last stop (Starbucks) and head down to the water/statue. (Bus is $1.50, exact change)

Bus Schedule: http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/...s/s056_0_.html

rockford

Sweet, I'm looking forward to it!

Foxy Mop

We'll be there, if we can find it

sennin

I'm in!

beachdweller

bump

patrickredeyes

Sounds like its going to be a fun time.



I'll bet some people get lost trying to find it. lol

Of A Girl Wonder

Enzo Wonder, PJ's newest (i think) little fan in Seattle would love to meet some of his new PJ friends at the beach!

AvocadoLady

Aw. Wish I could come, guys! That Alki sunset before Gorge '06 was something I'll never forget. And of course, it would be great to see you all!

einatshaul

see ya there

beachdweller

bumpasaurus

beachdweller

bump for high noon

aqua ames

See you at Alki!

Of A Girl Wonder

bump! happy wednesday beachdweller!

sennin

*here's to warmer weather!*


I had to scrape my windows this morning!

sennin

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=445

Of A Girl Wonder

sennin wrote:

*here's to warmer weather!*


I had to scrape my windows this morning!

Sun definitely doesn't mean warm here in Seattle does it? Frosty dog walk this morning!

FnCircus

should I bump this too..............I plan on attending if you let newcomers in.

sennin

F'n_Circus wrote:

should I bump this too..............I plan on attending if you let newcomers in.

Come on down! The more the merrier! We need a good sing-a-long group!

FnCircus

sennin wrote:

Come on down! The more the merrier! We need a good sing-a-long group!

I think i will. I missed the fado's get together you and jama had a while back........had to take a rain check.

sennin

West Seattle!!

sennin

Bump!

Bbq @ Alki = Fun!

MAY 2ND!

!

sennin

POw!

Foxy Mop

what should we bring/pick up to bring w/us?

beachdweller

fixed the date and time, Friday, May 2nd, 2008 see you all there.

by the way, Ben Harper with Ed tonight in Santa Barbara, and Throw Your Arms Around Me...crowd was way to laid back, balcony was almost dead, but Ed was great, though quieter than Berkeley II and Santa Cruz.

Of A Girl Wonder

bump, bump.

Foxy Mop

So how hard is it to get to if we don't have a car? Just debating on a rental or not

sennin

Foxy Mop wrote:

So how hard is it to get to if we don't have a car? Just debating on a rental or not

Staying downtown?

sennin

http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/oto/water_taxi.html

11pm is the last water taxi from Seacrest (near Alki) to downtown.

There is a free shuttle from Seacrest to Alki Beach.
http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/schedules/s773_1_.html
...but it doesn't run very late.

The BUS.
http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/schedules/s056_0_.html
From downtown to alki and back. We use this one quite a bit. Runs all day past midnight.

Foxy Mop

sennin wrote:

Staying downtown?

I think so

Still gotta get the room and book the flight :eek: Mm a little bit of a procrastinator! hehee

thanks for the public transpo info... worst case scenario, someone will be getting a call..."Help! We're lost somewhere!" hehee

Of A Girl Wonder

Sennin rocks with the transportation info! L-you should do the water taxi, it would be fun. If Baby Wonder is into going we might call you last minute to offer a ride. Crossing my fingers! Love-M