Chicago meeting later this spring, anyone?
- Thread starter Chi town Chanel
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The real question will be....what bag will I carry
Haha
--that IS the biggest issue! I'll confess--I was thinking about that too
. Loving all bags like I do, I will admire and ask questions about everyone's bags. I know me_love_purse, and her bags are so beautiful! 
I know me_love_purse, and her bags are so beautiful!
Boxermom..... you are the one with all the pretty bags.....
So, is May 3rd final?
If May 3 is it, I will make my reservations!
Thank you, m., coming from you that's a huge compliment. You have some of the loveliest bags I've ever seen. I just enjoy looking at them
!
Yes, the official date is May 3rd. We are not going to change it. Out of towners, feel free to go ahead and make your plans!
The tentative meeting place is definitely a Starbs around/on Michigan Avenue. There are about 10 Starbs in the Mich. Ave. area. Here are the locations of the four closest ones:
Rush & Oak (near the top of Mich. Ave.)
Rush & Chestnut (just south of Rush & Oak)
Michigan & Ontario (I think this is in or near the Courtyard/Marriott?)
505 N. Michigan (brand new, next to Intercontinental hotel)
I have not been to all of them. We need a place with indoor seating for a larger group for the pre-shopping meet & greet. If anyone knows the seating situation at those Starbs locations, it would be helpful (please post here or PM me). If not, I can go check them out or call them.
The tentative meeting place is definitely a Starbs around/on Michigan Avenue. There are about 10 Starbs in the Mich. Ave. area. Here are the locations of the four closest ones:
Rush & Oak (near the top of Mich. Ave.)
Rush & Chestnut (just south of Rush & Oak)
Michigan & Ontario (I think this is in or near the Courtyard/Marriott?)
505 N. Michigan (brand new, next to Intercontinental hotel)
I have not been to all of them. We need a place with indoor seating for a larger group for the pre-shopping meet & greet. If anyone knows the seating situation at those Starbs locations, it would be helpful (please post here or PM me). If not, I can go check them out or call them.
Maybe I should carry that one
OOh Love Starbucks and I am going to that location when I go downtown shopping tomorrow! I have to to take my bag to Chanel to get fixed 
Hopefully it will be a lot nicer by May 3 also!!
Hopefully it will be a lot nicer by May 3 also!!
Hi Everyone! So after many phone calls I have obtained the seating capacity info.
Oak & Rush seats 35 people
505 N. Michigan Ave. seats 95 people
The other two stores I mentioned earlier are just too small.
IntlSet: I think that you may have had the 505 N. Michigan store confused with the one near Tribune tower at 444 N. Michigan. You are right, the 444 location is really small and would not have worked!
After speaking with managers at both stores, I have learned that both locations are busy on Saturday mornings. However, once we get a head count, there is a possibility that they may be able to make some space for us. Typically they don't take reservations.
If it's OK, I'm going to make an executive decision and select the 505 N. Michigan Ave. location. It is 2400 square feet and is the largest Chicagoland store. We will have plenty of room in the event that a lot of people are able to make it to Chicago. This location will allow us to shop our way north up Michigan Avenue, take a left on Oak and hit the stores there too (Hermes, Barneys, etc.).
Our meet will be held on May 3rd (in the morning, time to be determined) at the large Starbucks located at: 505 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
Now we just need to choose a time and spread the word!
Oak & Rush seats 35 people
505 N. Michigan Ave. seats 95 people
The other two stores I mentioned earlier are just too small.
IntlSet: I think that you may have had the 505 N. Michigan store confused with the one near Tribune tower at 444 N. Michigan. You are right, the 444 location is really small and would not have worked!
After speaking with managers at both stores, I have learned that both locations are busy on Saturday mornings. However, once we get a head count, there is a possibility that they may be able to make some space for us. Typically they don't take reservations.
If it's OK, I'm going to make an executive decision and select the 505 N. Michigan Ave. location. It is 2400 square feet and is the largest Chicagoland store. We will have plenty of room in the event that a lot of people are able to make it to Chicago. This location will allow us to shop our way north up Michigan Avenue, take a left on Oak and hit the stores there too (Hermes, Barneys, etc.).
Our meet will be held on May 3rd (in the morning, time to be determined) at the large Starbucks located at: 505 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
Now we just need to choose a time and spread the word!