Philly show 6/9/2012 - JoCo Platinum Circle!
I didn't see a post about this yet. Several of us are meeting up at the Philly show, and I'm hosting a JoCo Platinum Circle*.
What's a "Platinum Circle?" you ask. John Hodgman has done a couple for his shows: one with Famous Tracy, and another with me. (I didn't ask for it; he just announced on Twitter that I was doing it. What?)
http://areasofmyexpertise.tumblr.com/post/19572355901/the-colleenky-platinum-circle-in-state-college
I don't know what this will involve yet. Maybe dinner. Hopefully some good whisk(e)y. Probably not a barefoot, backstage tour.
Watch this space for details!
*Not officially sanctioned by JoCo.
EDIT: The group's up to about 12 so far. :-)
What's a "Platinum Circle?" you ask. John Hodgman has done a couple for his shows: one with Famous Tracy, and another with me. (I didn't ask for it; he just announced on Twitter that I was doing it. What?)
http://areasofmyexpertise.tumblr.com/post/19572355901/the-colleenky-platinum-circle-in-state-college
I don't know what this will involve yet. Maybe dinner. Hopefully some good whisk(e)y. Probably not a barefoot, backstage tour.
Watch this space for details!
*Not officially sanctioned by JoCo.
EDIT: The group's up to about 12 so far. :-)
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But there's a catch: it's a very long piece of asphalt. About 1800 miles, or 30 hours of driving if you allow time for meals.
So, while I'd love to attend, I probably won't make this one. ;-)
If only we could entice JoCo to stop by on his way from Minneapolis to California, perhaps to play an acoustic set at the University of Wyoming's Student Union (which often features musicians in the atrium during lunch).
Or even just to get a good meal. If he leaves Minneapolis at midnight and drives straight through, he'll hit Laramie right about lunch time on Tuesday the 19th. Drew has posted pictures of some of the awful road food they've endured, but there's no need for them to put up with that; Laramie has some good restaurants. Everything from excellent Thai to a vegetarian restaurant which a touring Dar Willams (she's a vegan) rated the best on I-80.
The Platinum Circle is currently at 16, including me & Rob, Tanya & @hasselhofford, @snoogans & Michelle (+1), Ash, Bob, therajill & lostcheshire (+3), and Ray & Mel.
Right now I'm looking into 1) dinner options, and 2) a place to enjoy fine Scotch, so we don't have to drink it in a parking lot like hobos. Only the best for the Platinum Circle!
1) local restaurant near WCL
2) restaurant not near WCL and drive in - suggested by @nerdsherpa, who gave recs
3) WCL - possibly overpriced, possibly not the greatest food, terribly convenient. There's no early entry for diners (like at some restaurant venues); we would simply enter at door time like everybody else, just from the cafe instead of the line.
Scotch sipping options:
1) @Snoogans is working on a possible rooftop situation with his buddy who is also in the Circle. (Cautiously optimistic yay!)
2) BYOB restaurant? Though I heard from a previously-Pennsylvanian that BYOB doesn't include hard liquor, just beer and wine.
3) parking lot hobbits
Discuss!
laws do not prohibit persons from bringing their own beer, wine, or
liquor into unlicensed (or even licensed) premises, so long as the
alcohol was legally procured under Pennsylvania law and the owner of the
premises allows such a practice. There is no special permit or license
required from the Board for such activity." So beer, wine, and liquor are all okay from a state level.
But, "Because local ordinances may restrict 'bring your own' alcohol
establishments, however, you may want to check with the local
municipality in which the restaurant is located to see if any such
ordinances exist."
So, if we pick a BYO place to eat and drink, we just need to call and ask if liquor is okay.
North Third ($)
Amada ($$$)
Royal Tavern ($)
Then another friend jumped in and added Tinto ($$$).
FYI, Yelp's "$$$" = $31-60, which is a bit steep for my taste. (I understand this is the Platinum Circle, but still...)
I'll call these places and others tomorrow re BYOB policy. Thanks for the info, @rhaje.
Also, no rooftop shenanigans for us, so it's BYOB or parking lot. ;-)
EDIT: Additional web surfing shows that BYOB options are promising... :-)
In other words, that sounds lovely.
Look! I contributed!
@hasselhofford Good for you! [pats you on the head]
@Therjill My pleaseure! This is what Colleenkys do bestest. ;-)
@St_Trousers @BrettGlass You'll be missed! We'll just have to get our carousing in on Nerd Boat. :-)
Carousing on the Nerd Boat is my JoCo/PaSto/JonRod mash-up band.
We have a reservation for 3:00/3:30 on the patio. (The ambiguity is because they wrap up their brunch at 3:00.) It's supposed to be lovely tomorrow, but if folks object to patio dining, I can call and change the reservation to indoors. The restaurant's about 4.5 miles from WCL (8 subway stops). Rob and I will have room in our car to drive a couple folks, if need be.
So, everybody meet at A Full Plate tomorrow by 3:30. I'll bring the Glenlivet Nadurra. Coolness?