Chicago EV Pre-Party Fundraisers!

Kilgore_Trout · July 2008

NothinGBetteRPJMaN wrote:

Thats what I am hoping for! Gotta be one of the best if not THE!

BTW I have a really good memory and I think recognize your user name, didnt we talk via PM that we both know Justin who goes to ISU and I think his band is the 'Stone Descendants'? I think we are even cool enough to be Facebook friends

ohhh yah thats right... i forgot who it was i had spoken to about that... im sure well meet up at the show or something... maybe take the FB "friends" to real friends

NothinGBetteRPJMaN · July 2008

sgossard3 wrote:

ohhh yah thats right... i forgot who it was i had spoken to about that... im sure well meet up at the show or something... maybe take the FB "friends" to real friends

Im sure Ill see you at the Preparty! I think Justin has a house this year at ISU, so maybe Ill see you there as well?

IAmMyself · July 2008

I will see you there and I will start looking for donations.

jubilairesjl · July 2008

irieinindy wrote:

I will see you there and I will start looking for donations.

Nice to see a fellow Indy native on the board....I wish they could come back to Indy sometime...it is costing so much more to travel to see them now

Cateeto · July 2008

Mr. Cateeto and I will definitely be there. Yay! Need any help? You know where to contact me

Kilgore_Trout · July 2008

NothinGBetteRPJMaN wrote:

Im sure Ill see you at the Preparty! I think Justin has a house this year at ISU, so maybe Ill see you there as well?

naw... we havent been friends since HS... ill leave it at that since im not sure how close you 2 are

NothinGBetteRPJMaN · July 2008

sgossard3 wrote:

naw... we havent been friends since HS... ill leave it at that since im not sure how close you 2 are

Yea I dont know him all too well either, just a friend of my suite mate and when he would come over he would play some songs on the guitar and talk PJ

sludawg13 · July 2008

The Congress Hotel is right across the street from the Auditorium Theatre. There's a pretty sweet bar there.......I hung out there during Lollapalooza last year.

epierce3 · July 2008

Night two for me! I'm so stoked for this, I've been craving a PJ meetup since the Vic!

Kilgore_Trout · July 2008

epierce3 wrote:

I'll be there for night 2! I'm seeing the show with sgossard3, can't say for sure he'll be there but there's a pretty good chance.

ill go ahead and guarantee it

nvm... ya edited already... cant wait!

epierce3 · July 2008

sgossard3 wrote:

ill go ahead and guarantee it

nvm... ya edited already... cant wait!

Haha yeah I wasn't paying attention and didn't notice there were three pages of posts already, It's gonna be great, can't wait!

Foxy Mop · July 2008

NothinGBetteRPJMaN wrote:

Ohhhhh.....all those other lucky bastards are going to both shows!! Such a minority I am! Also def thinking about a Smile and/or Wishlist foundation shirt, I hope that logo is as awesome in person!

the smile logo is so awesome I have it tattooed on my ankle!

and the Tidwell logo is the bomb

ScottZeagle wrote:

I'm flying in Friday morning, so I should be able to make it!!

I look forward to meeting everyone!

Got ya down!

pj infinitum wrote:

We got shut out for 10c night 2 tickets so if we get them through tm we (Amy and I) will be there on Friday. If anyone has an extra pair let me know. We would love to help out. Will let you know after Friday if we are going to make the trip from St. Paul. Wish us luck!!

Terri

Yay!! It will be so awesome see you!

Extra special good luck to you for TM then! Keep me posted and if it all works out I'll add you in as helpers

lawguy wrote:

I have been to most all those places. My personal opinion is Kaseys. It is not too big, but it is a nice laid back bar. It also has some sidewalk seating if the weather is nice. I recommend it. It is also the closest to the show I think.

The Hackneys has really good food if people are looking to eat though.

The 4th story bar on Plymouth is not that greagt. Bad service and over priced. However, the outdoor ambiance is nice.

Yeah.. I thought Kasey's looked cool, so I'll call and see what their capacity is.

The Stugots wrote:

I'd probably be in for at least Thursday.

Plymouth is the best option out there so far, particularly if we think our group is in the 20-40 person range. If you include places a mile or so north the options multiply.

One idea that's sticking out is Rock Bottom Brewery, its just about a mile north of the Auditorium at State and Grand. It would be an easy walk and difficult to get lost due to its proximity to State Street, or a quick jump on the Red Line el train if it was raining. Lots of space on their rooftop deck and plenty of seating inside if weather isn't cooperating.

For the last EV fundraisers, I think we drew in around 60-80 people-ish. Is that Rock Bottom the one near House of Blues (or am I confused?) We'd definitely need a place that's within 5-10 minute walk, or we start losing people to whatever's local.

lawguy wrote:

If it is a big group, then the bar Cactus might be a good option. It is a little bit west of the show, but not too far at all. Walking distance.

Google has Cactus at .04 mi W. How far of a walk would you say?

Maybe we need a July Chicago Fan Pub Crawl to determine which place to have it at!!

WindyCityFlyer · July 2008

I mean I'm down for this stuff I guess. I don't really know what to expect at a fundraiser, but I'm down for just hitting up a bar before hand and partying. I'm going to night 2 only.

I live about a 15-20 train ride from the venue. Straight down the redline.

Foxy Mop · July 2008

WindyCityFlyer wrote:

I mean I'm down for this stuff I guess. I don't really know what to expect at a fundraiser, but I'm down for just hitting up a bar before hand and partying. I'm going to night 2 only.

I live about a 15-20 train ride from the venue. Straight down the redline.

Basically it's a big bar party where you're only a freak if you DON'T like Pearl Jam. Good times, great for meeting new friends locally and from all over the freakin place with some raffle tickets if you so choose to enter and a table w/some merch if so choose to donate. And me yelling over a mic for as little amount of time as possible

And there'll be lots who partake in the peace piping process

Kilgore_Trout · July 2008

laur... most important part of the bar decision process... whichever one has a cool owner that will let me in as long as i behave... mmk? good

wolfbear · July 2008

Foxy Mop wrote:

Basically it's a big bar party where you're only a freak if you DON'T like Pearl Jam. Good times, great for meeting new friends locally and from all over the freakin place with some raffle tickets if you so choose to enter and a table w/some merch if so choose to donate. And me yelling over a mic for as little amount of time as possible

And there'll be lots who partake in the peace piping process

Yep, just a good time and fun all the way around.

Don't miss it!

The Stugots · July 2008

Foxy Mop wrote:

Google has Cactus at .04 mi W. How far of a walk would you say?

Maybe we need a July Chicago Fan Pub Crawl to determine which place to have it at!!

It's probably 4-5 blocks, or a half mile almost directly west of the theater. Very easy walk (you'd get there quicker walking as opposed to driving).

whoyouare72 · July 2008

Foxy Mop wrote:

Sponsor: Wishlist Foundation

Post your RSVP here! Hope to see lots of you there!

I will be there with my wife, can't wait to meet you all and PARTY!!!
WOOOO HOOOO!

luvisatower · July 2008

Foxy Mop wrote:

These are what Google recommends, in terms of distance:

Kasey's Tavern
701 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL - (312) 427-7992 - 0.2 mi SW

Manhattan's Bar
415 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL - (312) 957-0460 - 0.2 mi S

South Loop Club
1 E Balbo Ave, Chicago, IL - (312) 427-2787 - 0.2 mi S

Hackney's Printers' Row
733 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL - (312) 461-1116 - 0.2 mi SW

Millers Pub
134 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL - (312) 263-4988 - 0.3 mi N

but I think something needs to be scoped out in person

South Loop Club was scoped out for the Lolla pre-party and it is too small and arranged oddly

i'm IN for a pub crawl to determine THE spot for the eV pre-party

(drinks, did someone say drinks????)

AND i would like to donate an official 10c copy of the LIVE at THE GEORGE set.

ideas for beneficiary:
chicago homeless coalition
http://www.chicagohomeless.org/what
or
oldtown school of folk music (many programs for disadvantaged youth)
http://www.oldtownschool.org/
or
Iraq veterans against the war
http://ivaw.org/about

emily6371 · July 2008

I wasn't able to get tix thru the 10c, so TM is my only hope. I can't afford $500-700 on StubHub or ebay. If I get tickets I would love to join the party!

loladog1 · July 2008

Let me know when, where the party is....I'll support this!

Anon · July 2008

trying to help keep this on page 1

Dirty Tom · July 2008

Going through all my stuff again tonight to find out what I can bring to donate.

No_ones_rival · July 2008

Wherever it is... I'll be there on Friday... Can't wait to meet all of you!!!!

fsu2626 · July 2008

I'm In! Coming from Tampa!

Foxy Mop · July 2008

Updated from the last bunch of posts!

giantelmo · July 2008

Flying in from Nashville Friday morning. No show ticket yet but hoping for TM tomorrow. Either way, I'm down for the pre show. Looking forward to meeting you all!