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MANGIA! MANGIA! and Celebrate Active Rain in Chicago-land this June 16th

Don't FORGET the PAR-TAY RAIN CLOUD is moving to the MIDWEST on June 16th!

We picked a site that would be easy to access from surrounding states of Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and Iowa.

In my original announcement post I pretty much knew none of the details.

BUT!!! No we've finalized the location at a Restaurant ICON that originated in Chicago as part of the Lettuce Entertainment Group of restaurants.

So taaaaa daaaaa! We will be celebrating Saturday afternoon for lunch, adult libations (if you want) and rain soaked Birthday Cake at: Maggaino's Little Italy in Oak Brook... where being loud and festive is a good thing.

Address: 240 Oak Brook Center Oak Brook, IL 60523
240 Oakbrook Center Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: 630-368-0300
Date: SATURDAY June 16th
Time: 12:30 to ?

NEED A MAP to the location? Click Here!

I have to thank Maggaino's... as they went out of their way to accommodate us. All they asked is that we be patient as they are quite busy that day. I assured them it would be no problem as we were all there to have a big gab fest anyway.

So PLEASE RSVP (and earn 25 points)... below in a comment. I need to get a final count to the restaurant.

RSVP LIMIT: 30 TOTAL!!!!!! RSVP COUNT: 26 (as of June 04, 2007 9:20 AM CDT) LL

PS: THANKS Eileen Landau! This Naperville UBER' REALTOR sure knows how to coach someone and snap one of these things together.

Here are Update Posts for other locations around the US celebrating AR's BIG #1.

Seattle June 2: Hosted by Lydia Heaton details in this post Party in Seattle, June 2

Los Angles June 9: Hosted by Jeff Turner details in this post ActiveRain Gathering Los Angeles: We've Found Our Location

Chicago June 16:Hosted by Me Detials in THIS POST.

Orlando June 23: Hosted by TLW details in this post Can Logans Road House Handle The Florida Active Rain Gang?...ROAR!

New York June 30: Hosted by Rudolph Bachraty details in this post Start Spreading the News.....

Posted by Craig Schiller on 06/01/2007 04:47 PM

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Originally posted at: Real Estate Staging / Home Staging Blog: MANGIA! MANGIA! and Celebrate Active Rain in Chicago-land this June 16th

46 Comments on MANGIA! MANGIA! and Celebrate Active Rain in Chicago-land this June 16th

JUN

2007

I will be there, most likely with my husband.

Count me in for 2! See you there!

Count me in. I'll come alone.

I really wish I could be there, but the state frowns on leaving a 7, 4, and 9 month old home alone unattended.

Have a great time and raise a glass to all of us who are unable to attend but wish we could!

Hey Craig,

We need to mention that this party is open all nearby states also. Come in from Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and Iowa.

We'd love to see you there!

And, be prepared to have your pictures up on our blogs!

Hi...

I am not RSVPing and I have already met my point quota :)

I stopped in to see if you could link to my newer post about the Orlando Celebration?

Our RSVP deadline has expired :)

TLW...ROAR!

Looking forward to meeting everyone. See you Saturday 06-16 @ 12:30

Greg Zaccagni

Hey Craig,

Count me in for 4! So excited cause it's right across the street from my office!!!!

Rahil

Hey, Craig! I snuck away from packing and found your email. (Shhhh!!!) Thanks for the update. I am planning on attending and may bring the husband. If not him, then another stager. So, reserve 2 for me!

Craig - you always make me laugh - I should not even be comenting here but wanted to give you thanks for my 25 points! : )

I visited Chicago just once a few years back and absolutely loved it. Wish I could join you at the 'Rain party - have fun !!!

Craig,

I would love to go but I prefer the warmer weather and will probably need to recover from the Orlando trip.

Have a great time and think of us.

I ALSO WILL ATTEND THE PARTY. PHYLLIS BLOODWORTH

Any plans cooking for a national Active Rain gathering? With the excitement of the regional gatherings this year, maybe 2008 could be the first national one...just choose a place where Southwest flies!

I'm in. I will leave Kevin with the business and the kids (hopefully not at the same time). Unless you hear otherwise, count me in! Sherry

You know what a sucker I am for points! I'll be there. Looking forward to it.

Thanks for the invite Craig, I will be out of town that weekend! Wish I could be there! Its right by my office!

Thanks for the invite Craig. We are sooo hooked we think it would be fun. Unfortunately our son is in travel baseball and he has a game that day! Keep us in mind if and when there is a next time!

JUN

2007

Can't wait. Put me down for one.

Sure, my wife and I will be there. Sounds fun - count us in for 2.

Eric Rogers

I am in for one. Thanks for organizing.

I'm jealous and want to be there or any of the AR gatherings, but alas, I live in a galaxy, far, far away...

Have a great time,

Fran

Craig, thanks for the invite, but I will not be attending. I wish I could, I just adore the windy city, but I have other plans, so raise a glass - take lots of pictures, and will look forward to the post party post.

Craig, what fabulous job you have done and it sounds as though it will be outstanding. Can't wait to see all the photos and hear about the event. It has the best part-tay planner on call!!

Craig, I sure wish I could, I will be in Naples Florida that day and won't return to Northwest Indiana till the 19th. Sorry to miss the party.

Wow, it sounds like it's going to be a great time. I hope everyone has a great time. I love italian food....yummy!

JUN

2007

a few weeks later and I'd be there! I've got this knack for always ending up travelling to Chicago during A taste of chicago ... but I never go :)....

Count me in...it will be fun to meet everybody!

JUN

2007

Looking forward to great conversation and great food. . .reserve a spot for me!

Craig,

Laura and I will be there for sure representing the great neighboring state of Iowa!

Thanks for arranging this event!

Lucky :)

Craig, Thanks for the invite.

It is unlikely I will be able to get away due to family commitments. Have a wonderful time! What a great idea.

From Madison Wi.

JUN

2007

I'm really bummed. Both my kids made the All Star baseball team (happy for that) but it's on the 16th at 11am and 4:30pm. I will do a drop by after the 11am game and stay as long as I can before the 4:30 tee ball game (all star tee ball??). So, I guess there is officially an extra spot open. If I can't just do a quick drop in, please let me know. I would really like to meet everyone. Sherry

JUN

2007

Craig,

Thanks for the invitation. I will unable to attend. I will miss the great food and most of all I will miss meeting everyone. Maybe next time will work out for me. Hope another get-together is planned in the future.

Buon appetito!

Hi Craig, We're looking forward to joining you in Chicago on the 16th. RSVP for 2.

JUN

2007

Greg I'll see you there

I need to cancel. Have fun everyone!

JUN

2007

Craig...Sorry, can't make it. But maybe I'll be thinking of you guys.

JUN

2007

I would like to attend and will let you know if any others from my office can make it.

Michelle and I will attend. (2)

JUN

2007

Looks like I will be at the Cubs game that day....but I will bring a huge I love Active Rain sign for all to see when the Cubbies hit a home run!!

:-)

JUN

2007

Wow Craig! Thanks to you, Matt and Lydia for making today such a good time.

It was so great to get to meet so many great people from the Chicago area! It was really a pleasure get to meet Matt and his wonderful wife Lydia as well!

Thank you so much for helping to put all of this together!

Hello Everyone,

What a wonderful afternoon it was!

Thanks to all who were able to make it.

A wonderful venue, a feast for a king, and the company superb!

Special thanks to Craig for making the arrangements, to Lydia for making all the plans for these events, and to Matt for being the hardest working, kindest CEO I've known!

Active Rain Rules!

Lucky :)

Hey, where are the pictures...can't believe all the comments coming in and yet no photos...share guys!!

Gena,

I am in a hotel with a new laptop that takes me forever to maneuver.

When I get home tomorrow I will upload.

Ours aren't as exciting as the California event, but we enjoyed ourselves just the same!

Lucky :)

Lucky, I can't wait to see them. I'm sure you guys had a great time and great food. Drive carefully.

JUN

2007

Okay Everybody,

I finally finished my post about this great Chicago event:

Active Rain Birthday Party Chicago Style!!!

Craig, did you get the coverage to the media yet? If you need any other photos go ahead and pull mine from here or I'll e-mail them to you.

Thanks again for making the arrangements for this!

Lucky :)

Great pictures of everyone. Sorry I missed the celebration. I will be there next time.

MAR

2008

Craig,

Okay, I give up! What did you change when you "Updated" this post?

Has all of your snow melted yet? We just had our last round on Thursday. We hope it really IS our last!

Hope all is well!

Lucky :)

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