CATT - The Chicago Area Tiki Tour 2011

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C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Tue, Apr 26, 2011 7:19 PM Save the date. Sept. 30th- Oct 2nd. 2011 The Red Palms Chapter of the Fraternal Order of Moai is proud to bring to you the very best of Chicago tiki. Hop on the bus, grab a cocktail win some prizes and see TIKI-Chicago style. SEE HEAR DRINK BE HAPPY Like us on Facebook for updates: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-Area-Tiki-Tour-Sept-30-Oct-2-2011/127540410654155
RR Rum Runner Official Man-About-Town Oakland, CA Joined: May 17, 2006 Posts: 212	RR Rum Runner Posted posted on Tue, Apr 26, 2011 9:34 PM Can't wait ! Great Poster !
JD Johnny Dollar Tiki Socialite Flyover, Missourah Joined: Oct 01, 2003 Posts: 3159	JD Johnny Dollar Posted posted on Wed, Apr 27, 2011 5:42 AM cool! :D
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Thu, Apr 28, 2011 2:47 PM & here's a little more CATT-y goodness for you all!
T tedtiki Member Sunny Springfield Illinois Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 333	T tedtiki Posted posted on Thu, Apr 28, 2011 7:08 PM Finally! An event I don't have to fly to.
X xtine Member Boston, MA Joined: May 26, 2009 Posts: 65	X xtine Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 1:46 PM I won't be able to make this but would love to know where you guys end up for future reference since my good friend is moving to Chicago. Won't be nearly as fun without the tiki tour crew though!
A aboarts Member Joined: Jul 30, 2008 Posts: 24	A aboarts Posted posted on Fri, Jun 3, 2011 5:07 AM FYI: Title: Hawaiian Hula Days 2011 When: Sep 30 - Oct 02 Where: Itasca, IL Category: Cultural Events Description Hula Association of the Midwest Presents: Hawaiian Hula Days 2011 featuring Kumu Hula Leialoha Lim Amina. For more information and to register, go to: http://www.hulamidwest.com/huladays.htm Venue Westin Chicago Northwest 400 Park Blvd. Itasca, IL 60143 Don't know anything about it, but this came to me and since it's the same weekend, I thought that I would share it. doc
TM Tipsy McStagger Tiki Socialite HELL Joined: Nov 21, 2004 Posts: 3685	TM Tipsy McStagger Posted posted on Sun, Jul 17, 2011 4:50 AM This monday marks the opening of chicago's first land based casino - and it's right down the street from the hotel this event is held at, so anyone that feels like gambling a little on the c.a.t.t. tour weekend is gonna have a nice opportunity, Plenty of slot and table action. Also, for those of you not too hung over, the famous wolf's fleamarket at the allstate arena will be open that sunday and it too is close to the hotel - (you'll need a car, it's a 5 minute drive) or have the hotel get you a cab over. Just a couple more perks for you out of towners to enjoy !!
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Tue, Aug 2, 2011 4:14 PM We've got some more very special CATT announcements coming-up, with the first one to come being that the CATT will be continuing in the tradition of Ohana Luau at the Lake & The Hot Rod Hula Hop by ensuring that we "give back" while having lots 'o fun! On Sunday, the CATT will be having a very special raffle, with all proceeds going to Catnap from the Heart, a local kitty shelter!! One of the prizes will be a fun & unique tiki mug shelf - complete with a starter collection of tiki mugs - made special for the CATT by DSK Designs - MEOW!!
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Tue, Aug 2, 2011 4:22 PM We're looking to get tickets on sale by around mid-August & the ticket price will include... Entry to Friday, Saturday & Sunday's tiki-riffic activities Bus libations & transportation for Saturday Pupus, Dinner, Dessert, Tip & Show at Tiki Terrace Saturday night (DO NOT call Tiki Terrace to make reservations - we will be handling the reservation only as one large group reservation) A fun & fabulous SWAG Bag Interest has been very strong for this event. We do anticipate selling out 2 full busses, so watch this space & our FB page for more info!!! For anyone who may have missed the hotel info - here it is for easy reference: The host hotel is the aloft O'Hare. Use this link to get the special discounted rate for the CATT through September 9th: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1104088815&key=81F49 As of yesterday afternoon, we were 2 rooms away from selling out our block of rooms, so we have added 10 more rooms to our block :D And.....last, but not least.....when we put tickets up for sale, we'll also CATT mug pre-orders available for attendees, too - here's a sneak peek of the fabulous mug in progress from PopTiki of Colorado! M E O W ! ! ! ! ! (EDITED to correct the room booking link!) [ Edited by: croe67 2011-08-11 02:51 ]
R rugbymatt Member Sacramento Joined: Jun 03, 2005 Posts: 1205	R rugbymatt Posted posted on Tue, Aug 2, 2011 9:57 PM Flight and room booked!
K kristiki Member The Granite State Joined: Aug 27, 2007 Posts: 58	K kristiki Posted posted on Wed, Aug 3, 2011 6:13 AM SOOOOO excited!
BT Bail Tekey Tiki Centralite West Lawn Park Lot 21 BLK 3 Joined: Jul 07, 2005 Posts: 42	BT Bail Tekey Posted posted on Wed, Aug 3, 2011 5:37 PM Room Booked, Aloha!!!!!
TM Tipsy McStagger Tiki Socialite HELL Joined: Nov 21, 2004 Posts: 3685	TM Tipsy McStagger Posted posted on Sat, Aug 6, 2011 4:50 PM Okay kids, here is the finished tiki shadow box for the C.A.T.T. tour raffle. As you know, it will be loaded with about 18 vintage mugs as well. No bullshit biglots or spencers mugs here .... this is gonna have mugs worth buying raffle tickets for in it, right ?? I included a picture of the train wreck vintage 50's shadow box I started with, which i stripped down to the basics and refinished from the ground up. Special touches included a light that is hidden in the planter box which casts light on the tiki mask. (mask is removable in case you win this and want to put a different mask on it other than the basic phillipines tiki mask i have installed). Also, I created a special F.O.M. support tiki which acts as the pillar to keep the shelf from possibly sagging under the weight of all those tiki mugs. The fez sports the FOM letters and the base has C.A.T.T. to commemorate this special event, that you will cherish for years to come. enjoy!! " I may not know karate..... but I do know crazy !!" [ Edited by: tipsy mcstagger 2011-08-07 06:53 ]
M MauiHowie Member Chicago, IL Joined: Apr 20, 2009 Posts: 28	M MauiHowie Posted posted on Sun, Aug 7, 2011 3:48 PM Wow, that shelf is gorgeous, Tipsy. I'm absolutely giddy for this event and love the fact that it's right in my backyard!
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Sun, Aug 7, 2011 4:09 PM FABULOUS!!!!!!! Mahalo, Tipsy!! :D
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Mon, Aug 8, 2011 12:22 PM We've got more updates for you all from CATT-land....... Here's the scoop on Friday's Festivities that you won't want to miss! :D We'll be kicking-off the CATT at 7pm at our host hotel - the aloft O’Hare with plenty of fun, tiki & entertainment. First-up, we're very happy to announce that Surfabilly Freakout will be presenting the intoxicating sounds of Chicago’s fabulous Cocktail Preachers for your listening enjoyment! Then, Java’s Bachelor Pad Radio Show will be spinning swinging tunes for your & recording the Bachelor Pad radio show for future broadcast, too! Looking forward to seeing everyone for Friday's kick-off at The CATT! M E O W ! ! ! ! !
T tedtiki Member Sunny Springfield Illinois Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 333	T tedtiki Posted posted on Tue, Aug 9, 2011 8:35 AM That shadowbox is awesome Tipsy. Here are a few more mug sneak peeks. Thanks to mug maker extraordinaire Poptiki for all their hard work.
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Tue, Aug 9, 2011 8:47 AM ooooooh! Can't wait to see what this AWESOME MUG is going to look like once it's had some time in the kiln!! 8)
RC Ragbag Comics Member The shores of Lake Michigan Joined: Feb 24, 2009 Posts: 212	RC Ragbag Comics Posted posted on Wed, Aug 10, 2011 10:43 PM Hey kids- Looks like the link for the hotel with the discount is not workin'... are there rooms left with the discount? We're definitely comin'! Chicago-area Daves: You have outdone yrselves with this one, and we love you for it. --Pete
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Thu, Aug 11, 2011 2:30 AM Thanks for the heads-up & glad we'll be seeing you at The CATT!! We just added an additional 5 rooms to the block Tuesday evening, so there are definitely rooms left. There was an error in the link I posted earlier. I have now fixed that & here it is again for easy reference, so please try again: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1104088815&key=81F49 See ya at The CATT!!! (EDITED to add correct LINK!) [ Edited by: croe67 2011-08-11 02:57 ]
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Thu, Aug 11, 2011 8:13 PM A quick CATT update for you all! The CATT website is now LIVE at: http://fraternalorderofmoai.org/CATT/ The Tickets & Merch link will go LIVE on Tuesday morning, so please check back then to buy your tickets to The CATT. We do anticipate selling out, so definitely do not delay if you'd like to join us on The CATT!! MEOW!!
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Fri, Aug 12, 2011 9:37 AM
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Fri, Aug 12, 2011 9:57 AM We've got some FABULOUS Sponsors for the CATT this year! A BIG, BIG MAHALO to all of our CATT Sponsors who are helping us to have even more FUN & FROLIC at The CATT!!! We're happy to welcome Barritt's Ginger Beer as a CATT sponsor, who will be whipping-up a round of fun cocktails on the CATT Bus Tour for us! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Barritts-Ginger-Beer/219019475081 Returning sponsor Royer will be providing more custom event swizzles to adorn your cocktails throughout the weekend. http://royercorp.com/ Surfabilly Freakout is bringing to us the intoxicating sounds of The Cocktail Preachers at Friday evening CATT kick-off bash! http://www.surfabillyfreakout.com/ The surf sounds of Go! Tsumani be providing some fabulous swag and fun during The CATT =^..^= http://www.myspace.com/gotsunami We'll be enjoying Chicago's own Koval Distilleries small-batch liqueurs in our cocktails as we tour Chicago's tiki sights. http://www.koval-distillery.com/ BambooLodge Vintage will be helping you & your home look fabulous with their vintage wares. http://www.bamboolodge.net/ & Dean's Graphics will be whipping-up something extra special for CATT attendees, too! http://www.deans-graphics.com/
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Tue, Aug 16, 2011 5:46 AM TICKETS FOR THE CATT ARE NOW ON SALE!!! GET 'EM HERE: http://fraternalorderofmoai.org/CATT/ See you at The CATT :D
B BambooLodge Tiki Socialite Just up the road from AO Hawaiian Hideout! Joined: Feb 09, 2003 Posts: 677	B BambooLodge Posted posted on Tue, Aug 16, 2011 5:54 AM On 2011-08-16 05:46, croe67 wrote: TICKETS FOR THE CATT ARE NOW ON SALE!!! GET 'EM HERE: http://fraternalorderofmoai.org/CATT/ See you at The CATT :D MEOW! =^..^=
T tedtiki Member Sunny Springfield Illinois Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 333	T tedtiki Posted posted on Tue, Aug 16, 2011 7:22 AM Woohoo!
E exotica59 Member Joined: Oct 17, 2004 Posts: 483	E exotica59 Posted posted on Wed, Aug 17, 2011 1:40 PM I'm sooo looking forward to this event!
F Formikahini Tiki Socialite Houston, Texotica Joined: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 1514	F Formikahini Posted posted on Wed, Aug 17, 2011 4:42 PM I am SO excited to be getting back to Chicago again!!! YAAAAY!!!!
B BrendaT Member Joined: Aug 18, 2011 Posts: 5	B BrendaT Posted posted on Thu, Aug 18, 2011 7:50 AM This looks like so much fun. I love the mugs and the shelf. Great work. I may have to make this a late birthday present for me.
T tedtiki Member Sunny Springfield Illinois Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 333	T tedtiki Posted posted on Fri, Aug 19, 2011 3:13 PM Ahh... the finished mug. Thanks Poptiki!
L Luki Member Chicago area Joined: Mar 01, 2003 Posts: 151	L Luki Posted posted on Fri, Aug 26, 2011 6:44 PM Indeed, very nicely done! Hey, I have a question about the event: I would love to attend, but for personal / family reasons there's no way I can do a three-day event. But I live in the area, so I'm wondering if I'm allowed to just meet up with you all at one or two of the places (depending on timing), or if that's considered lawehala or otherwise uncool.
WM Wildsville man Member PALM SPRINGSVILLE Joined: Dec 13, 2007 Posts: 1388	WM Wildsville man Posted posted on Sun, Aug 28, 2011 9:34 PM Cool Mug,Glad to see the fellow Chicago Tiki freaks making up a show like this. Congrat's and Good Luck Get the Hala Kahiki to come up with there own mug well you are at it.
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Mon, Aug 29, 2011 5:28 AM On 2011-08-26 18:44, Luki wrote: Indeed, very nicely done! Hey, I have a question about the event: I would love to attend, but for personal / family reasons there's no way I can do a three-day event. But I live in the area, so I'm wondering if I'm allowed to just meet up with you all at one or two of the places (depending on timing), or if that's considered lawehala or otherwise uncool. Too bad you won't be able to join in the CATT FUN!! & the CATT fun is only for CATT attendees - sorry about that :D M E O W!!!!
T Tikiwahine Tiki Socialite Victoria, BC Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3295	T Tikiwahine Posted posted on Tue, Aug 30, 2011 10:22 AM Now that I live a mere 10 hour drive from Chicago, I may attempt to attend! If my parents visit long enough to babysit that weekend, a gal pal and I might head down. Boy that would be swell!
L Luki Member Chicago area Joined: Mar 01, 2003 Posts: 151	L Luki Posted posted on Tue, Aug 30, 2011 12:12 PM On 2011-08-29 05:28, croe67 wrote: Too bad you won't be able to join in the CATT FUN!! & the CATT fun is only for CATT attendees - sorry about that :D M E O W!!!! I didn't mean for free or anything like that...just asking if I can "come and go" rather than being there for three days solid.
TM Tipsy McStagger Tiki Socialite HELL Joined: Nov 21, 2004 Posts: 3685	TM Tipsy McStagger Posted posted on Tue, Aug 30, 2011 1:02 PM luki- there are alot of good reasons to buying a ticket to take the tour-especially if you are not familiar with the area or are from out of town.... you get the goodie bag and mug as well as a guided tour and dinner. That's alot of value for the ticket price. But like you, We have alot on our plate that weekend and for a number of reasons, we will not be taking the tour per se. That said, we do plan on going to the chef that sunday to partake of the festivities and raffle for catnap. We also will be at the hotel friday nite. Many folks will be in from out of town and I hope to spend some time with them. I encourage you to at least stop by the chef on sunday to hang with us if you can. it's good meet new people. keep in mind, the places are small and may not accomodate people that just show up that are not with the bus tour. Again - the tour is a great deal and I encourage anyone that can to get a ticket and enjoy the entire ride. !! MEOW !! [ Edited by: Tipsy McStagger 2011-08-30 13:22 ]
B BambooLodge Tiki Socialite Just up the road from AO Hawaiian Hideout! Joined: Feb 09, 2003 Posts: 677	B BambooLodge Posted posted on Tue, Aug 30, 2011 1:37 PM On 2011-08-30 13:02, Tipsy McStagger wrote: luki- there are alot of good reasons to buying a ticket to take the tour-especially if you are not familiar with the area or are from out of town.... you get the goodie bag and mug as well as a guided tour and dinner. That's alot of value for the ticket price. But like you, We have alot on our plate that weekend and for a number of reasons, we will not be taking the tour per se. That said, we do plan on going to the chef that sunday to partake of the festivities and raffle for catnap. We also will be at the hotel friday nite. Many folks will be in from out of town and I hope to spend some time with them. I encourage you to at least stop by the chef on sunday to hang with us if you can. it's good meet new people. keep in mind, the places are small and may not accomodate people that just show up that are not with the bus tour. Again - the tour is a great deal and I encourage anyone that can to get a ticket and enjoy the entire ride. !! MEOW !! MEOW !! :o Ok folks just to clarify things... There's a very obvious reason for not being able to accomodate folks dropping in along the way... With the exception of Hala Kahiki, these are all small venues and only hold around a hundred or so people, so all you have to do is be able to add. Two busses @ 53 people each = 106 Tikiphiles accending on these places at one time, I think ya'll can grasp that right? As far as Sunday's festivities at the Chef, again there will be approximately 106 people there for the duration of the afternoon. The Chef does hold more people, so there will probably be limited seating available as we get closer to the big weekend. Hope this helps put thing in perspective. :D Edited to reflect that ticket price does not include the mug, that's a separate purchase! BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North! [ Edited by: BambooLodge 2011-08-30 13:59 ]
TM Tipsy McStagger Tiki Socialite HELL Joined: Nov 21, 2004 Posts: 3685	TM Tipsy McStagger Posted posted on Tue, Aug 30, 2011 1:42 PM Got it !! thanks !! that's why i edited my original post.....
L Luki Member Chicago area Joined: Mar 01, 2003 Posts: 151	L Luki Posted posted on Tue, Aug 30, 2011 2:19 PM Gotcha... And just to clarify my question :) if I / we buy tickets for CATT, can we simply not go to all of the places / events, not ride the bus, and just go to the ones we can make it to, because by buying tickets, we'd be "part of the count" and then seating shouldn't be a problem, etc. etc.? Sorry, should have worded my original question that way!
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Tue, Aug 30, 2011 2:41 PM Aloha Luki! Let's continue this conversation via PM. I'm in transit currently, but will shoot you a note when I get where I'm headed meter tonight =^..^=
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Tue, Aug 30, 2011 6:39 PM On 2011-08-30 10:22, Tikiwahine wrote: Now that I live a mere 10 hour drive from Chicago, I may attempt to attend! If my parents visit long enough to babysit that weekend, a gal pal and I might head down. Boy that would be swell! YEAH!!!! That would be AWESOME. We'd LOVE to see you :D & it is, indeed, nice to now have you on this side of the country, as we'll get to see you more often now!
T Tikiwahine Tiki Socialite Victoria, BC Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3295	T Tikiwahine Posted posted on Tue, Aug 30, 2011 6:50 PM On 2011-08-30 18:39, croe67 wrote: On 2011-08-30 10:22, Tikiwahine wrote: Now that I live a mere 10 hour drive from Chicago, I may attempt to attend! If my parents visit long enough to babysit that weekend, a gal pal and I might head down. Boy that would be swell! YEAH!!!! That would be AWESOME. We'd LOVE to see you :D & it is, indeed, nice to now have you on this side of the country, as we'll get to see you more often now! That is absolutely the best part of this move!!!
E exotica59 Member Joined: Oct 17, 2004 Posts: 483	E exotica59 Posted posted on Fri, Sep 2, 2011 5:52 AM tickets: check Shirt: Check Mug: check and double check! Hey Ho! Let's GO! I can't wait for the fun to begin. I don't have to drive to each tiki venue. YES! comfy coach bus, prizes and cocktails, guest DJ bus tour guides... Look out cocktails I'm a pretty thirsty gal. and have you seen the photos of the Aloft hotel! very mod, and when I called them on the phone to extend my stay past the event they answered the phone with the greeting, "Aloha" pretty cool. Should be a fun weekend in a great town.
T tedtiki Member Sunny Springfield Illinois Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 333	T tedtiki Posted posted on Mon, Sep 5, 2011 6:38 AM Here is a special CATT mug that will be raffled at the Chef on sunday. Poptiki calls this one "Tourist CATT".
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Mon, Sep 5, 2011 11:48 AM ALOHA from the Chicago Area Tiki Tour! We’ve got lots of fun, games & cocktails planned for everyone’s Chicago Tiki Touring pleasure, so get ready to for a purrrrrrfectly good time! If you’ve already bought CATT tickets, we look forward to seeing you there!! And, if you haven’t, it’s time to stop pussyfooting around & join us on the CATT bus!! You can read all about The CATT here: http://fraternalorderofmoai.org/CATT/ Key dates coming up FAST: September 9th – the final date to make your hotel reservations & receive the special CATT rate. Book here: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1104088815&key=81F49 It’s time to stop catnapping, as September 16th is the LAST DAY to purchase CATT Tickets! Buy CATT tickets here: http://fraternalorderofmoai.org/CATT/tickets.php & while you’re out there buying your tickets, pick-up a cool CATT t-shirt & a CATT mug, too =^..^= We hope to see you at The CATT!!
E exotica59 Member Joined: Oct 17, 2004 Posts: 483	E exotica59 Posted posted on Tue, Sep 6, 2011 4:17 PM tiki and Chicago in the fall...got to love it! you're right in between winter and road construction it's the purrrrfect time to visit.
H Hangtentiki Member Joined: Jun 27, 2009 Posts: 39	H Hangtentiki Posted posted on Tue, Sep 6, 2011 7:48 PM We're gonna party like it's 1959... Only without the suits, but maybe some pointed bras - I hope!

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