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Re: Pre and Postconcert Meetups
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:34 pm
by barbarita
Westside Brewery is either closed or undergoing some renovation that doesn't look too close to finishing, it's all boarded up on the outside.
I forgot to mention, there's a place called the Shark Bar right next to Candle Bar, so maybe the pool players in the group can head over to Candle....both these spots look small.
Citrus Grill(Citrus something...) is right there too, it's much bigger. Serves food.
Westside Brewery would have been good, much bigger than the smaller places across the avenue.
And folks, I was slightly off on location of Josie's....it's actually at back of Beacon Theater block, on corner.
Re: Pre and Postconcert Meetups
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:43 pm
by lizzytysh
Hey, Sheila ~
I'm just dropping by to tell you I'm looking forward to seeing you again, too [and meeting your daughter

].
~ Lizzy
Re: Pre and Postconcert Meetups
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:28 pm
by hmur4356
One of my favorite old haunts for post Beacon drinks has always been the Dublin House, an old Irish bar. It's on 79th Street between Amsterdam and Broadway.
Re: Pre and Postconcert Meetups
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:34 pm
by jdhayes
Dublin House sounds good. Is it spacious/
Re: Pre and Postconcert Meetups
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:24 pm
by hmur4356
jdhayes wrote:Dublin House sounds good. Is it spacious/
It's fairly spacious but can fill up quickly.
Re: Pre and Postconcert Meetups
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 6:10 pm
by dick
Linda and I plan to go into Manhattan on Saturday, 2/7 --- intend to check the area around the Beacon and will specifically talk to Manhattan Diner, P.D. O'hurley and Dublin House. I am thinking we need an area where 100 people won't crush each other.
Please post or email or pm me with other thoughts. What do others think of our probable numbers?
New Yorkers we are sure of include: Evelyn, Geoff and Donna, Ken and Suzanne, Dave, and hopefully, Esther! Has Thelma (lightning) confirmed yet?
Will post recommedations here on 2/8 or 2/9.
Exciting times a'coming!
Dick
Re: Pre and Postconcert Meetups
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 6:31 pm
by ladydi
Hi Dick,
Count me in for the post concert meet-up! I'm staying at the Hotel Beacon so anywhere is fine with me. Looking forward SO much to Leonard's concert, the reception and finally meeting so many wonderful Forum people!
Diana
Re: Pre and Postconcert Meetups
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:11 pm
by lizzytysh
Hi Dick ~
The numbers could be smaller than that, for sure, but why chance it? As I've heard some places described, I've wondered how it would possibly work. So, even if we end up just a dedicated few in a corner, we'll at least fill the corner

. Better to over-prepare, I'd say. With any number coming from so far, I can't imagine they wouldn't want to meet up, afterward... but, then, this is New York

!
Lightning has confirmed with me on attending the concert; I don't know that we've specifically talked about the post meet-up, though. I'd think she'd be there for at least a little while.
Thanks for all your and Linda's bird-dog work

.
~ Lizzy
Re: Pre and Postconcert Meetups
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:21 pm
by imaginary friend
Hi Dick,
Please count me in, with my daughter Lisa, for any post-concert meet-ups. We arrive in NY on Wed Feb 18, and are staying at On-The-Ave Hotel.
Look forward to seeing you and Linda again.
Sheila
Re: Pre and Postconcert Meetups
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:38 pm
by anneporter
Please count us in for the post-concert meet-up.
And thanks for getting the ball rolling.
Anne and Barbara
Re: Pre and Postconcert Meetups
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:44 am
by Mollydog
Hi Dick,
Please count me in too. I'm staying at the Hotel Beacon on Feb. 19th.
Looking forward to meeting everyone.
Mary
Re: Pre and Postconcert Meetups
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:58 am
by Maarten
Hi Dick,
Thanks for the initiative!
Please count my parents and myself in for the post-concert meetup, we'd love to meet everybody (again). We will also be going to the VIP before the concert.
So please include:
Eddy Massa (my dad)
Ann Mechiels (my mom)
Maarten Massa (me)
See you soon,
Maarten
Re: Pre and Postconcert Meetups
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 1:33 am
by friscogrl
Hi Dick, count us in too! Looking forward to seeing you and Linda again
and meeting other Leonard Cohen fans!
Marsha and Sarah
Re: Pre and Postconcert Meetups
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:03 am
by Actually
Well, I think I already said it before, but anyway, I'd like to join you somewhere

Re: Pre and Postconcert Meetups
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:40 am
by jdhayes
How about arranging two meetups, one on the 18th and one on the 19th after the concert? If the concert on the 19th doesnt end until after 11pm people might feel too tired or might rather go back to their hotels. What do people think?