The Celtic Cafe Feet of Flames Gathering List

Feet of Flames Tour 2001
- Gathering Information -

If you´d like to share important information regarding gatherings with others (like meeting places, in which hotel most fans will stay, etc.) please let me know.
philipp@celticcafe.com

Gathering Information

June 23, 2001
Info from Frances re the San Jose gathering:
"
I have the gathering for July 15th at San Jose it took awhile alot of restaurants are closed on Sundays and some only serve drinks not food. It will be at Blakes Steak House and Bar at 17 North San Perdro it is 4 blocks from the arena a ten minute walk. I have made the reservation for 15 people if more show up i just suggested we get table near ours otherwise they would charge banquet services for a larger group. I will be making name tags and I have two extra signs that will glow in the dark if people want contact me and tell what want on sign. Any of the people from the Feis competion are welcome to come and stop by to tell us how it went. Prices are from $15 to $30. The reservation is under Flatleys, for 5:00p.m. Anyone wishing to come please contact me so I can get you a name tag. There are only eight names on the gathering list so we have room for 6 more people. Any question please let me know.
Frances (fluth2@juno.com)

June 20, 2001
Info from Katherine regarding the Cleveland Gathering:
"6 p.m. at Flannery's Pub, located at 323 Prospect Avenue E and 4th (across from the Gund Arena). Reservation is for 15 people (they can't accommodate more than that because the Indians baseball team is in town). The reservation is under "Flatheads". Liz is making name tags for us."
NEW: There is room for 10 more people!!
Info from Breanne re the Seattle Gathering:
"We're meeting pre concert July 12 at 5pm. at the Owl"n"Thistle pub at 808 post ave. near Pike Place Market. I've e-mailed those on the list but some people not on the list may wish to join us."
June 11, 2001
Info regarding a gathering in Houston from Elsa:
"This hotel may be a good choice for those attending the Houston show. The Compaq Center(http://www.compaqcenter.com/main.html) is located right off of the Interstate 59 between Timmons street and Edloe street. On the next block (just across the street, here’s an aerial view http://renaissancehouston.citysearch.com/14.html ) is the Renaissance Houston Hotel - http://renaissancehouston.citysearch.com/ -(a Marriott hotel), address: 6 Greenway Plaza East, Houston, Texas 77046 and is between Edloe and Buffalo Speedway. The hotel has informed me that there is an underground walkway from the hotel directly to the Compaq Center. I have the menus from the three ‘eateries’ and will put them on a webpage later. I believe the ‘sports bar and grill’ will be a good pre-show gathering. The local number for the hotel is 713-629-1200, the toll free is 1-800-648-4462. I inquired about the room rate for Friday, July 27 and was quoted a price of $89 plus tax. More research is being done and will be supplied later. I’m keeping my own headcount for the Houston show and as of today it’s seven people."
June 04, 2001
More info from Jeannie and Janice re gatherings in the U.S.:

"Greenville: We plan to gather at an Irish pub called Connelly's on Main St. near the Westin Hotel and a few blocks from the venue.(Jeannie)

Miami: We will gather on June 8th from 5 to 7 at the Best Western Marina Hotel at 340 Biscayne Blvd. right down the street from the venue. (Jeannie)

Atlanta: Janice Enlow has arranged a gathering for 5:00 on 6/13 at JOCKS and JILLS which is in the CNN Center next door to Phillips Arena. (Jeannie)
Plans are to gather at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 6/13, at JOCKS & JILLS in the CNN Center to eat supper before the show. Sandwich and salad meals will cost about $9.00, plus the cost of drinks and the gratuity. (The CNN Center is right next door to Phillips Arena.) Please R.S.V.P. to Janice via email at Janice_Enlow@fca.com so we'll have a count of who plans to be at the Gathering and can notify the restaurant ahead of time so they can make plans to accommodate us. (Janice)

Chicago: Since a number of peoiple are staying at the Quality Inn at 1 Halstead St. we will gather in the lounge there before the show on 6/15 between 5:00 and 7:00.

Cleveland: I haven't heard of any plans but I think we should plan on the Irish Pub across the street from the Gund Arena where we had such great fun in '97. Flannery's at 323 Prospect St. at 4th."

May 04, 2001
Thanks to Jeannie and Merrybeth I´ve got some news for Tampa and Detroit show goers. Here is what Jeannie wrote:
Tampa:

"Thanks to Merrybeth we have reservations in the Econo Lodge at 1020 S. Dale Mabry. They give free transport from the airport and free continental breakfast and free local calls. To make reservations, phone 1-800-905-8861 and ask for Rose who has a block of rooms for Feet of Flames Fans at a reduced rate. Local phone # is (813)254-3005 or fax 813/253-2909 . This motel is about 4 miles from the Ice Palace where the show is. Closer hotels are all very expensive.

Detroit:

"We have reserved rooms in the Best Western Detroit Downtown at 1020 Washington Blvd. It is walking distance to the Joe Louis Center. If you book through hotel discounts.com you can reserve a room for $75.25 but remember there is a $50.00 charge to change or cancel a reservation. The regular price is $129.00. Up to four in a room."

March 27, 2001
Many fans will be staying at the Best Western, Peachtree, in Atlanta and The Quality Inn on Halstead in Chicago. For a list of hotels go to:

http://www.hoteldiscounts.com

You can also get a list of hotels for other cities there. Thanks Jeannie for that information.

March 23, 2001

A group of people will meet before the Columbus show (June 23) at Fado's Irish Pub. Here is the info I that I got from Christy: "Fado's Irish Pub is in the Easton Towne Centre off of Morse Road and 270 for those who need to know. Signs direct you to the centre and you can't miss the bar once you are there!"

Please contact Christy if you need more info re the gathering (email addy can be found on the list).

March 21, 2001

I´ve received some information from Merrybeth regarding reduced hotel rates for FOF show goers in Miami:

Miami Hotel:
Best Western Marina Park Hotel
340 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33132
Telephone #:
(Free from within USA) 1-800-526-5656
(Alternate USA #) 1-305-371-4400
Hotel Price:
$77.63 per night with two double beds or a king size. Reservations must be made 14 days prior to shows with a credit card # to hold the rooms.
Rooms would have been $88.88, NO FEET OF FLAMES DISCOUNT.
Location:
7 miles from Miami International Airport and 2/10 - 3/10 of a mile from the Venue.
Hotel Breakfast:
$9.50 per person (inclusive tax and tip)
Thanks Merrybeth for organizing this!