Pre and Postconcert Meetups

[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.

[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

[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.

[jdhayes]

Dublin House sounds good. Is it spacious/

[hmur4356]

Dublin House sounds good. Is it spacious/

It's fairly spacious but can fill up quickly.

[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

[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

[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

[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

[anneporter]

Please count us in for the post-concert meet-up.

And thanks for getting the ball rolling.

Anne and Barbara

[Mollydog]

Hi Dick,

Please count me in too. I'm staying at the Hotel Beacon on Feb. 19th.

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Mary

[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

[friscogrl]

Hi Dick, count us in too! Looking forward to seeing you and Linda again
and meeting other Leonard Cohen fans!

Marsha and Sarah

[Actually]

Well, I think I already said it before, but anyway, I'd like to join you somewhere

[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?