43 replies to this topic

[samandred]

We cxoming to the states to see JW in concert on November 28th (Saturday). It'd be nice to meet other fans. There are three of us currently thinking about it...

We could make such a meeting happen. My email is red.tiny@ntlworld.com

My name is Sam Wardhan. I'm 31, my wife is Ava Horowitz. I'm Indian, she's Jewish. We live in London and Lincoln in England. We're gonna be in Chicago on late Friday night, till Sunday night.

We have nowhere to stay yet, it'd make sense if we could all stay near other people. We love having luxury 5 stars but we're also comfortable staying in youth hostels.

I'm gonna start a new thread about getting people together...

Are you interested in meeting? Who are you all? Where are you staying?

Sammy

[Lurker]

I made this a sticky thread so that everyone can see this.

Neil

[CyclonusArmada]

Hey, samandred, I live and work in Chicago so I will certainly be there, hopefully at 2 of the three nights! I have seen Williams only once before, at a Chicago Ravinia concert several years ago. My wife and I will be attending this year. We live downtown, near the Hancock Tower so the CSO center is close by for us. Do you have reservations somewhere yet? Let me know!

[CyclonusArmada]

So, should we all reply again to this thread, just make sure we all know who will be meeting before/after the concerts and where?

[Mari]

So, should we all reply again to this thread, just make sure we all know who will be meeting before/after the concerts and where?

Why not?

I'm Kathy and will be attending all three concerts. Meeting at Bennigans is fine with me, either before or afterward.

Mari, looking forward to meeting other JWFans

p.s. I just found out that the guy who was going to attend the concerts with me can't go after all and I now have an extra ticket for the Tuesday (12/2) concert. If anyone is interesting in purchasing it, let me know via PM and we can work out arrangements. Thanks!

[Ichabod]

Hello i'm Fabrizio from Roma (italy) and i'll be attending at the 28, 29 Concert then i'm going in New York;
We could have a meeting in front the Symphony Center in the afternoon of 28 November
What you think abuot?
Bye
Fabrizio

[QuestionMarkMan]

The tension for this concert is rising

[CyclonusArmada]

Agreed, the excitement is certainly building! I look forward not only to the shows but to meeting fellow JW fans. I guess we will have to choose a time at which to meet as well, according to others' travel plans and such.

[Ichabod]

Have you a proposal for the time of meet or the location?

[QuestionMarkMan]

I'm a shy guy along with my twin(we're 15 so yeah), and we probably wont want to meet in a restaurant you know (you're all welcome to) I'd be find with just a meeting before or after the show

[CyclonusArmada]

That's fine, no one will ask you to join a conga line or anything, we'll just meet up and chat, whether it's in a restautant or in the symphony center. Either way, it's just a public meeting place. Now since Williams is not leading a pre-concert discussion on Friday we don't have to worry about making it to that. The concert starts at 7:30pm, right? We could meet at 6pm, that way we have an hour or so to chat, then make our way to out seats around 7pm?

[Mari]

What?!?!?

No conga line ... I'm devastated!

Seriously CyclonusArmada, your idea is good. I don't think the Rhapsody restaurant in the Symphony Center has been mentioned yet as a possibility. I ate in the dining area the last time I attended a concert (excellent food, but a bit pricy), and I know there is also a bar area where we could all meet.

BTW, I think the Friday concert starts at 8pm.

~Mari

[CyclonusArmada]

Good call, Mari, I forgot about Rhapsody as well! It's been awhile since I was there, but it is a fine place to meet, since it is connected to the Symphony Center itself. There is a nice bar/lounge area, perfect for a meeting place. If 8pm is start time, do we think 630pm is a good time? Too early?

[Ichabod]

HI!
For me it's ok! at 6.30 pm in the bar area of the Symphony Center
I've just a little problem with english (i'm italian, and it will be my first time in the U.S.A) but i want to be at the meet;
I hope thisn't a problem for you! i mean my bad english
Bye
Fabrizio

[CyclonusArmada]

Cool deal all! I think my wife and I will be having dinner there, probably around 5pm,so when you guys arrive you can just stop by our table!

[Mari]

6:30 at the Symphony Center bar/lounge area works for me too!

I look forward to meeting everyone.

~Mari

[Ichabod]

Ok also for me!
How we recognizes?

[CyclonusArmada]

Should we all wear one red shoe?

[Lurker]

Here are photos of everyone, so you know who to look for.....

QuestionMarkMan (and his twin)


CyclonusArmada


Ichabod


Dole


Mari


Hope this helps!

Neil

[QuestionMarkMan]

Here are photos of everyone, so you know who to look for.....

QuestionMarkMan (and his twin)


CyclonusArmada


Ichabod


Dole


Mari


Hope this helps!

Neil

hahahaha wonder twins,
seeing me and my brother are both male that description is a little off

[Ichabod]

Is a big help thanks IndySolo
And why not, we could whistle The Imperial March

[Mari]

Mari

Thanks Neil! I think I've just found my new avatar.

And why not, we could whistle The Imperial March  

And wear black turtlenecks like the Maestro

~Mari

[Lurker]

Here are photos of everyone, so you know who to look for.....

QuestionMarkMan (and his twin)

hahahaha wonder twins, seeing me and my brother are both male that description is a little off

I know....here is the actual photo of the two of you.


Neil

[CyclonusArmada]

Actually, I prefer the original Cyclonus and his personal armada - much more of a bad-ass! If I could post a picture, I would...

[QuestionMarkMan]

Here are photos of everyone, so you know who to look for.....

QuestionMarkMan (and his twin)

hahahaha wonder twins, seeing me and my brother are both male that description is a little off

I know....here is the actual photo of the two of you.


Neil

Actually we're quite the opposite, we're 6'4.

[QuestionMarkMan]

Alright, less than a week left until the concert
Anybody have any thoughts on how we'll be able to identify each jwfan?

[Ichabod]

mmh... a photo?
Mari had send me her photo in PM;
We do the same?
Tell me.

[QuestionMarkMan]

I'll try to post a photo or two of me and Nick.
Also, for the concert, do you wear suits, or is it just nice clothes?

[Mari]

I'll be wearing a dress if that helps.

Seriously, this is what the CSO website recommends:

What should I wear?  
 
Attending a concert at Symphony Center is always a special occasion; therefore, most patrons enjoy dressing up a bit. Today's standards for business formal dress or business casual dress are both acceptable for concerts at Orchestra Hall. Jeans, shorts, and t-shirts are discouraged. After all, the musicians will be wearing their finest (tuxedos or suits on the men and gowns on the women). It is also recommended that patrons refrain from using strong perfumes and colognes so as not to distract the patrons sitting around you.

Kathy

[QuestionMarkMan]

Suits and ties then? or just like a fine shirt

[CyclonusArmada]

I think just a short and tie will be suitable, that is what I will be wearing. I will try to post a picture soon. If that fails, I am 6' tall, 150lbs, short brown hair, glasses and goatee. And I am 30 years old. I will be wearing shirt and tie most likely, my wife has really long blond hair.

[Lurker]

I think just a short and tie will be suitable

I think you should wear pants and not shorts.

Neil

[CyclonusArmada]

I think just a short and tie will be suitable

I think you should wear pants and not shorts.

Neil

Ooops! My mistake! I meant SHIRT and tie (w/ pants, of course) will be suitable...

[QuestionMarkMan]

Is anybody going to be wearing a suit?

And even if we all post pics of ourselves, what area will we try to meet at the concert? besides the pub/bar you're all going to and i'm not

[CyclonusArmada]

I do not plan on wearing a suit. Other than Rhapsody, we could meet in the front hall of the center, near the main doors.

[Greggeth]

I'll be attending Sat. p.m. with 2 friends...

anyone meeting ahead of time. we'll definitely be at the pre-concer talked.


Greg here..... light purple dress shirt. black pants. 5'9" 37 y/o caucasian... find me there!!

no doubt we'll be arriving to the pre-concert talk early.

would love to chat with other fans.

this is hilarous.

LOL

[QuestionMarkMan]

When will the pre concert talk be? and how early should we arrive there

[Lurker]

When will the pre concert talk be?

Before the concert.

Neil

[QuestionMarkMan]

You're hilarious