Here’s the weekend’s rundown. We’re going to manage attendees via Evite, so if you’re considering attending, please e-mail me at ekgund at hotmail and I will add you to the invitation list. Also, I’m keeping a cell phone list to make it easy for folks to meet; if you’d like to be on that list, please send that information to the same address.
**FRIDAY, MAY 21 **
**Dead Man’s Party ('80s potluck) **
Host: Gundy
*Time: * 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $0, but a dish/drinks to share would be appreciated
Evites have been sent out. If you haven’t received the Evite, please send your e-mail address to ekgund at hotmail and I will add you to the invitation list. At this point, I’m planning to have Mexican entrees for dinner (with vegetarian options) but stay tuned for possible changes. I am nothing if not capricious. Beer and soda will be available, but if you want something special you’ll have to bring it.
*Transportation notes: * Hotel guests who are at the hotel at 5:30 can take the shuttle arranged by Jane for a nominal fee, about $5-8. Please contact Jane or post here to indicate whether you’d like to take the shuttle. Otherwise, train and driving directions are posted in the Evite.
SATURDAY, MAY 22
Michigan Avenue Shopping (or just looking!)
Host: Jane D’oh!
Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., lunch after
Cost: $0 for shopping, your own costs for lunch
*Meeting place: * Michigan & Wacker, in front of the Wrigley Building
*Note: * Jane would like to wrap this up in time to join the architectural boat tour. If you don’t want to do the boat tour, then you’re on your own for transportation back to the hotel/to dinner/Black Rock. If you need directions, please contact me.
**Architectural Boat Tour **
*Host: * porcupine
Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required.
Cost: $25
Meeting place: Michigan & Wacker, in front of the Wrigley Building
Shedd Aquarium & International Museum of Surgical Science
Host: Zanshin
Time: 11 a.m.
Cost: $6 for Surgical Science Museum, $21 for All Access out-of-town pass at Shedd ($14 for Chicago residents)
Meeting place: Michigan & Wacker, in front of the Wrigley Building
Transportation notes: Some permutation of public transportation will be used to get between the meeting place and the two museums, so it’s a good idea to buy a transit pass (see link below).
Hotel guests who are joining the Michigan Ave group or the museum group can meet Jane D’Oh! in the lobby at 10:30 a.m. for transportation downtown. Those who will be joining the architectural boat tour only will be on their own for transportation.
Persian dinner at Reza’s
Host: Eva Luna
*Time: *6 p.m.
Cost: $15-$20 per person
*Meeting place:*in front of Reza’s
Pizza dinner at Lou Malnati’s
Host: bristlesage
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $10-$15 per person
Meeting place: In front of Lou Malnati’s
Drinking & Revelry at Black Rock
Host: The loving arms and hardworking shoulders of Chicago
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $3-6 per drink (non-alcoholic drinks are $2)
Meeting place: in the back party room
Evites have been sent out. If you haven’t received the Evite, please send your e-mail address to ekgund at hotmail and I will add you to the invitation list. Contrary to the linked page, Black Rock does not serve food. However, they do allow you to bring in outside food, so if you haven’t eaten, that’s something to keep in mind. This is a 21+ bar, so if you’re underage you probably won’t be able to get in. If you’re interested, I can give you contact information and you can try to work something out with the bar’s owners, similar to last year.
SUNDAY, MAY 23
Miniature golf & batting cages at Novelty Golf, then lunch at Superdawg Drive-In
Host: Miss Creant
Time: 11 a.m.
Cost: $12 for golf, $7 for lunch
Meeting place: Novelty Golf hut
We’re thinking that most people will be driving/hitching a ride to this one, but if you require directions on public transportation I’d be happy to supply them.
Uptown Poetry Slam at the Green Mill
Host: Eva Luna
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $6 plus cost of drinks ($4-$7 each)
Meeting place: in front of the Green Mill
Note: The Green Mill is a 21+ bar, so if you’re underage, you probably won’t be able to get in.
Some free local activities:
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Final notes: For those who are planning to take public transportation, $9 CTA 2-day visitor passes (and $12 3-day passes) are available for online purchase. These give you unlimited rides. I recommend getting them ahead of time if possible so you don’t have to mess around with the fare machines or stop at a currency exchange. The CTA’s website also has a trip planner for getting directions via bus and train, as well as general tourist information.
From Eva Luna, theChicago International Youth Hostel is low-cost lodging right in the middle of downtown. Make your reservations early!
And, Jane D’oh! still has a few hotel rooms available for $65/night + tax. If you’re interested, e-mail Jane as soon as possible at jdoh16 @ yahoo.com with your real name. She’ll post an updated reservation list a couple of weeks before ChiDope weekend.
Whee! ChiDope! Yay yay yay! I can’t wait to see everyone!
