In Chicago: June 10-16 (ish)

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 14 Jan 2011 13:17

I'll be in Chicago for work for about a week in mid-June. Likely the 10th-16th or so. Yeah, I know I'm missing the Taste of Chicago by a week, but at least I'm getting there for free. Anyway, even though this is well in advance, my trip is 95% for sure gonna happen, so thought I'd give a heads up. I'd love to play some footbag and hang out.

See you in June.

defender · Post by **defender** » 14 Jan 2011 22:12

I'll make the drive.

Reid · Post by **Reid** » 15 Jan 2011 07:44

I'll be there.

Runkstafari · Post by **Runkstafari** » 16 Jan 2011 08:18

I would deffinitly be there, but I just got a position with Monatana Conservation Corps. Ill be moving to montana in mid may! hopefully it doesnt ruin my game as much as americorps did!

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 16 Jan 2011 09:33

cool!

Senor Grommet · Post by **Senor Grommet** » 05 Feb 2011 22:13

"Yo- Many details to follow, but I just wanted to make sure that everyone has a chance to put this on their calendars: Windy City Cup, Chicago, IL. June 17-19, 2011."

Ken, you should see if you can stick around for this. It is the highest quality net tournament and finals set up of any tourney year-round.

I'll definitely see you in Chicago!

Outsider · Post by **Outsider** » 06 Feb 2011 07:48

Chicago Blues Festival is June 10 - 12. I was considering planning a trip to see this, and see some other sights (Field Museum, etc,), and freestyle.

Do any of you Chicago people have an opinion on freestyle at the Blues Festival?

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 06 Feb 2011 09:58

Outsider wrote:
Do any of you Chicago people have an opinion on freestyle at the Blues Festival?

You've obviously never had the joy of watching some of Dan Klokow's old freestyle vids. The Blues Festival bum's cameos were some of the best parts.

Swizzle · Post by **Swizzle** » 06 Feb 2011 17:44

I will probably make the drive too.

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 06 Feb 2011 23:21

Outsider wrote:freestyle at the Blues Festival?

We always made it out to Blues Fest. The past few years have had fewer hackers than usual. But it used to be one of the most fun festivals to kick at.
We'll kick fo sho if you come.

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 07 Feb 2011 09:40

Just have to say that I'm very, very excited that so many people are gonna make it out to shred and hang out. Maybe we could even do an informal circle contest if we get enough people?

Mirken: Windy City Cup sounds cool. I'll see if it works with my work plans.

Jon: Blues Festival sounds very cool, and I'm up for other touristy things. I always have trouble doing tourist things during NYJ because of the weather, so being there in summer should be fun. I definitely want to check out blues fest and play there.

We can plan more logistics as we get nearer, but I'm glad people are blocking out dates on their calendars already. Stoked to see everybody again!

Frank_Sinatra · Post by **Frank_Sinatra** » 08 Feb 2011 21:39

Wow, this looks like its turning into something.

So the weekend of the 18th is my graduation from grad school. I really want to hang out with all you guys as much as I can but I'll also have family stuff to do.

Grad school - fucking up my plans one last time.

Mathochist · Post by **Mathochist** » 18 Feb 2011 17:00

Aww, I'll just miss you. It looks like the Windy City Cup is to be the following weekend, so that's when I'll be there. (That and late July when I move there.) Have a good time!

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 19 Apr 2011 10:22

Thanks in part to budget cuts, as well as a too-packed schedule in June/July, it looks 95% likely this trip is cancelled for me. Very bummed, but out of my control. Sorry for that.

Outsider · Post by **Outsider** » 22 Apr 2011 07:31

I'm sorry to hear that Ken's plans don't include Chicago in June, but I'm still strongly leaning towards a visit approximately one week in length revolving primarily around Blues Fest.

I think its practially a done-deal, but I haven't actually booked a flight or reserved a room.

I'm going to book a room at either the AAE Parthenon Hostel at 310 S. Halsted Street, or the Hostelling Internation Chicago at 24 East Congress Parkway. They both seem pretty close to the Blues Fest, Art Institute, and Field Museum.

I prefer the location of the latter, but they don't have ANY rooms open on Thursday, June 9 (the day I plan to arrive).

Does anybody have any opinion on these places, opinions on these neighborhoods for a tourist on foot, or any other suggestions (or a couch... for an aging freestyler... who snores...)

Donovon · Post by **Donovon** » 23 Apr 2011 20:01

Ive been trying to plan a weekend in Chicago this summer and it sounds like the blues fest is an excuse to come. Its a possibility for me.

Donovon · Post by **Donovon** » 23 Apr 2011 20:05

O man, I think Pat Martino is playing in Chicago that weekend too.
Just increased chances of coming.

Outsider · Post by **Outsider** » 27 Apr 2011 08:24

Just booked my flight -- Blues Fest here I come!

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 27 Apr 2011 12:06

ObArA'BaRs · Post by **ObArA'BaRs** » 05 May 2011 17:55

im down for a shred at the BF