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CATT - The Chicago Area Tiki Tour 2011
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Save the date. **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 |
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Tue, Apr 26, 2011 9:34 PM
Can't wait ! Great Poster ! |
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Wed, Apr 27, 2011 5:42 AM
cool! :D |
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Thu, Apr 28, 2011 2:47 PM
& here's a little more CATT-y goodness for you all! |
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Thu, Apr 28, 2011 7:08 PM
Finally! An event I don't have to fly to. |
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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! |
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Fri, Jun 3, 2011 5:07 AM
FYI: For more information and to register, go to: http://www.hulamidwest.com/huladays.htm Venue 400 Park Blvd. 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. |
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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 !! |
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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!! |
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Tue, Aug 2, 2011 4:22 PM
We're looking to get tickets on sale by around mid-August & the ticket price will include...
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 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 ] |
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Tue, Aug 2, 2011 9:57 PM
Flight and room booked! |
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Wed, Aug 3, 2011 6:13 AM
SOOOOO excited! |
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Wed, Aug 3, 2011 5:37 PM
Room Booked, Aloha!!!!! |
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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 ] |
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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! |
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Sun, Aug 7, 2011 4:09 PM
FABULOUS!!!!!!! Mahalo, Tipsy!! :D |
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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 ! ! ! ! ! |
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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. |
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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!! |
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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 |
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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 ] |
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Thu, Aug 11, 2011 8:13 PM
A quick CATT update for you all! The CATT website is now LIVE at: 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!! |
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Fri, Aug 12, 2011 9:37 AM
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Fri, Aug 12, 2011 9:57 AM
We've got some FABULOUS Sponsors for the CATT this year! 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! Returning sponsor Royer will be providing more custom event swizzles to adorn your cocktails throughout the weekend. Surfabilly Freakout is bringing to us the intoxicating sounds of The Cocktail Preachers at Friday evening CATT kick-off bash! The surf sounds of Go! Tsumani be providing some fabulous swag and fun during The CATT =^..^= We'll be enjoying Chicago's own Koval Distilleries small-batch liqueurs in our cocktails as we tour Chicago's tiki sights. BambooLodge Vintage will be helping you & your home look fabulous with their vintage wares. & Dean's Graphics will be whipping-up something extra special for CATT attendees, too! |
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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 |
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Tue, Aug 16, 2011 5:54 AM
MEOW! |
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Tue, Aug 16, 2011 7:22 AM
Woohoo! |
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Wed, Aug 17, 2011 1:40 PM
I'm sooo looking forward to this event! |
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Wed, Aug 17, 2011 4:42 PM
I am SO excited to be getting back to Chicago again!!! YAAAAY!!!! |
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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. |
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Fri, Aug 19, 2011 3:13 PM
Ahh... the finished mug. Thanks Poptiki! |
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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. |
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Sun, Aug 28, 2011 9:34 PM
Cool Mug,Glad to see the fellow Chicago Tiki freaks making up a show like this. Get the Hala Kahiki to come up with there own mug well you are at it. |
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Mon, Aug 29, 2011 5:28 AM
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!!!! |
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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! |
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Tue, Aug 30, 2011 12:12 PM
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. |
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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 ] |
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Tue, Aug 30, 2011 1:37 PM
: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 ] |
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Tue, Aug 30, 2011 1:42 PM
Got it !! thanks !! that's why i edited my original post..... |
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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! |
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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 =^..^= |
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Tue, Aug 30, 2011 6:39 PM
YEAH!!!! & it is, indeed, nice to now have you on this side of the country, as we'll get to see you more often now! |
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Tue, Aug 30, 2011 6:50 PM
That is absolutely the best part of this move!!! |
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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. |
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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". |
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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!! |
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Tue, Sep 6, 2011 4:17 PM
tiki and Chicago in the fall...got to love it! |
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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! |