Chicago EV Pre-Party Fundraisers!

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  • smarchee
    smarchee Windsor, Ontario Posts: 14,539
    I will be there at the pre-party. I have got a room at the Hilton and making the trip across the border to Chicago for the first time ever.

    Hope to see some old and new friends there
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  • One day away!!!

    I am arriving at OHare around 10:30, then taking the blue line down to the Hotel Allegro.

    I'll probably chill out or walk around a bit, then head over to the preparty!

    See you guys there!!!
  • Nitro
    Nitro Posts: 265
    MOOKIE55 wrote:
    Also Rumors are starting the EV is signing take me out to the Ballgame at the Cubs game Friday and will be at Stan's after the show one or both nights!

    I've heard this about Friday as well...

    So I am getting into Chicago tonight from San Diego! I've got all day tomorrow before the show while my buddy works. Anyone going to Wrigley? I'll probably head over there myself if anyone would like to join. I assume i can just scalp some tickets...
  • Foxy Mop
    Foxy Mop Posts: 2,823
    Kasey's Tavern
    701 S Dearborn St
    Chicago, IL 60605
    (312) 427-7992
    http://www.kaseystavern.com/

    Kasey's is a definite for Thursday & Friday!
    Solat13 wrote:
    Me and vedhead27 will there. See you all next week.

    hooray!! So glad to hear you guys are coming!
    boxorbag wrote:
    any word on who we will be donating to. just wondering. CANT WAIT. I KNOW WHERE I'LL BE THIS TIME NEXT WEEK.

    On Thursday, we will be raising money for the veterans in honor of Tomas Young, and on Friday the Wishlist Foundation will be the beneficiary so that we can continue to 100% support and host these fundraisers for the next tour :)
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  • Foxy Mop
    Foxy Mop Posts: 2,823
    kcherub wrote:
    but can someone tell me about the pre-parties?

    Don't laugh at me...but do we need to know our 10C#? What do you guys do at the pre-party--just meet each other and hang?

    I am asking for a reason, but I might need to save it for my "milestone" post. LOL

    Nope.. you just need to show up, be friendly & approachable, introduce yourself around and have a great time!
    sgossard3 wrote:
    how early do people usually show up at the pre-party? this will be my first time doing the dorky jamily thing... ill hopefully be downtown by like 4-5:00... hope you fuckers are ready to PARTY! :D

    We get people there before *we* even show up, so really it's whenever you feel like coming down!
    What is the parking situation in that area?

    I would, and plan to, park at the parking lot right next to the Congress hotel. It's directly across the street from the Auditorium and 2 blocks from the party :)
    *waves*

    I've been reading these boards on and off for a long time now but I'm delurking because I really want to meet some local fans and hang out before the Thursday show. (Can't make it to anything before the show on Friday.) I hope that's cool, and I know I suck for being a total newbie.

    I can't wait for these shows. It's kind of driving me crazy.

    No way :) It will be nice to meet you!
    TheKricket wrote:
    excellent - i work until 5 - and ill have to pick my buddy up from ogilvie - but hopefully ill be able to swing by for at least a drink to meet you fine people!

    are you guys picking up your tickets before or after the pre-party? how long do you think the pre-party will go?

    In Milwaukee the pickup window opened at 4:30. You can just walk over and back again because Kasey's is only 2-3 blocks away. The party will run until 7:00/7:30 ish



    Updated the RSVPs!
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  • I'll be there for nite 2. :)
  • Nitro wrote:
    I've heard this about Friday as well...

    So I am getting into Chicago tonight from San Diego! I've got all day tomorrow before the show while my buddy works. Anyone going to Wrigley? I'll probably head over there myself if anyone would like to join. I assume i can just scalp some tickets...

    Go to the Piano Man on Clark & Grace and ask for Ticket Teddy. He'll hook you up with a fine seat at a fair price.
  • Nitro
    Nitro Posts: 265
    Go to the Piano Man on Clark & Grace and ask for Ticket Teddy. He'll hook you up with a fine seat at a fair price.

    Is that real? Last thing i need is showing up and getting my ass kicked or made a fool of!
  • ledvedderman
    ledvedderman Posts: 7,762
    Count ledvedderman in as a "maybe"..
  • Foxy Mop
    Foxy Mop Posts: 2,823
    Thursday:
    • Yield wall art, donated by Foxy Mop
    • Chop Suey DVD, donated by whoyouare72
    • 2005 London, Canada t-shirt, donated by KyleB
    • 2006 Ottowa framed poster, donated by KyleB
    • 2006 Avocado sealed vinyl, donated by elvistheking44
    • 2006 Summerfest poster (white), donated by NothinGBetteRPJMaN
    • Donate something today!

    Friday:
    • Live at the Gorge, donated by luvistower
    • Wishlist Foundation poster pack
    • Nightmare t-shirt, donated by Okum
    • 2005 Toronto poster, donated by elvistheking44
    • 2006 Eagle/Fist European tour t-shirt, size M, donated by Anonymous in Slovakia :)
    • 2008 Tampa poster, donated by boxorbag
    • 2008 EV silhouette poster, donated by KyleB
    • Donate something today!
    Wishlist Foundation

    This is my kind of love...
    ♥♥♥
  • Nitro wrote:
    Is that real? Last thing i need is showing up and getting my ass kicked or made a fool of!

    Totally real. He has a beard and will either be on the corner or inside the bar. Just ask the bartender. Get there at least an hour before the first pitch.
  • Nitro
    Nitro Posts: 265
    Totally real. He has a beard and will either be on the corner or inside the bar. Just ask the bartender. Get there at least an hour before the first pitch.

    Great. Thanks!

    I'm going to try and make it to the preparty as well...it will be me (i figure i'll go right from the game) and another guy if he can make it...looking forward to seeing everyone!
  • Anybody have an extra 10c ticket for 8/22? driving in from buffalo friday morning ..................Priceline 88 $$$ Staying at Hillton count me and McJuice in for pre party ...
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  • LiteTheMatch
    LiteTheMatch Posts: 1,208
    Does anybody have advice as to meeting Eddie before this show?

    (Where he will enter, where the tour bus will be, etc.???????

    It will be amazing!
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    To find I'd known this all along.
  • Foxy Mop
    Foxy Mop Posts: 2,823
    Tomorrow!
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  • I'm stopping in to say hey, might have my friend with me. Great work on organizing!!! Ya'll are amazing!

    h&d
    "i'm a dedicated insomniac" ~ ev nyc beacon 6/22
  • giantelmo
    giantelmo Nashville Posts: 24
    Nice, Kasey's is cool. I'm flying in Friday morning and heading to Wrigley. If anyone else is heading up there, PM me. See the rest of you at the pre!
    JWK
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  • if anybody is interested in ride sharing and splitting gas, I am leaving from Indy noonish (give or take an hour or two)

    what is the latest I can arrive and still make the preparty to buy some raf tix?
  • KDH12
    KDH12 Posts: 2,096
    i just realized!!!!!!!!!!!

    The Bears have a preseason game tomorrow at 7PM at Solider field, which is very close to the venue.....

    That said consider


    parking is going to be a super bitch and very expensive

    there is going to 50,000+ extra people in the nieghborhood

    bars packed, and drunks everywhere, after the show traffic is going to suck monkey balls (sorry ECM ;))

    Good Luck see you all there :D
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  • KDH12
    KDH12 Posts: 2,096
    Foxy Mop wrote:
    Thursday:
    • Yield wall art, donated by Foxy Mop
    • Chop Suey DVD, donated by whoyouare72
    • 2005 London, Canada t-shirt, donated by KyleB
    • 2006 Ottowa framed poster, donated by KyleB
    • 2006 Avocado sealed vinyl, donated by elvistheking44
    • 2006 Summerfest poster (white), donated by NothinGBetteRPJMaN
    • Donate something today!

    Friday:
    • Live at the Gorge, donated by luvistower
    • Wishlist Foundation poster pack
    • Nightmare t-shirt, donated by Okum
    • 2005 Toronto poster, donated by elvistheking44
    • 2006 Eagle/Fist European tour t-shirt, size M, donated by Anonymous in Slovakia :)
    • 2008 Tampa poster, donated by boxorbag
    • 2008 EV silhouette poster, donated by KyleB
    • Donate something today!

    Add to the list a PJ 06 Melbourne poster donated by yours truly :)
    **CUBS GO ALL THE WAY IN......never **