January 16, 2010 6:00 PM - 55 attended
PlayfulZen Potluck Extravaganza
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A member of ChicagoVeg, Nicole, has offered her PlayfulZen LLC interactive center* as the site for this event. The studio is 4 blocks away from the Red Line's Cermak/Chinatown Station (you can take the #21 CTA Bus west if you don't want to walk the 4 blocks). If you drive, there is free parking both in the lot for the building and nearby streets.
In addition to the potluck, Nicole will lead those who are interested in an eclectic mixture of dancing and painting. Not your style? We will also have boardgames to play. Both your style? - participate in both! Neither your style? Enjoy the food and meeting new people.
What to Bring:
- Food to share (prepared yourself, bought from a store, take-out from a restaurant ... it's all welcome!) You may review our potluck rules here: http://www.meetup.com...
- Clothes that can get paint on them (the paint is acrylic) or an apron [optional]
- Your favorite board game(s) [optional]
- A desire to meet new people and have fun! [not optional
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Note: $5 donation asked to cover the cost of paint and other art supplies.
Questions: call Mike: [masked] or email: http://www.meetup.com...)
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*PlayfulZen LLC is a center for self discovery, the fun way. Note: For a sneak preview, attend the grand opening Friday January 8, 6-10PM. Free. Contact Nicole Villeneuve [masked] ([masked]) for details.
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Nicole Villeneuve
You will have a choice of paper or plastic sheets (acrylic sticks to anything, great medium). The plastic sheets rescued from a "CLEAN dumpster" in my building. We at PlayfulZen promote: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Posted December 26, 2009 at 8:33 AM -
Reid
Mike, are plates, plasticware and cups and napkins going to be supplied or does everyone have to bring some? Also, are you going to make a strong push for people to identify in a post by their RSVP what food they expect to bring?
Nicole, you say to wear clothes that can get paint on them. Is there a high likelihood that the painters will get paint on themselves? Are shoes in danger? Also, is the request for everyone to pay a $5 donation or is that just for the painters?
Posted January 13, 2010 at 6:00 PM -
Georgia Yelton
Would anyone like to carpool from the Evanston area?
Posted January 13, 2010 at 7:56 PM -
Vadim
Hey Reid - Thank you for asking. I just sent email to everyone to re-inforce posting what people will be bringing for the potluck. The rest of your questions (as well as how to get to Nicole's place) are addressed in her email or you can read it here:
http://www.meetup.com/ChicagoVeg/messages/boards/thread/8...
Look forward to seeing you there!Posted January 15, 2010 at 12:59 PM -
Aporia
Will most likely bring a small quinoa vegetable pilaf (vegan, of course) or something from Whole Foods.
Posted January 15, 2010 at 7:34 PM -
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Julie
Had a great time last night, guys! Thanks to Mike and Nicole for organizing and being great hosts. The venue and combo of activities were great and the food - yum!
Posted January 17, 2010 at 8:40 AM -
John White
Great job Mike! What a great time. Seems like this venue would be pretty hard to top. This was the first of the ChicagoVeg events that I have been able to attend but certainly not my last.
Posted January 17, 2010 at 10:52 AM -
Vadim
I just added some photos. Find yourself and tag your old and new friends!
Posted January 17, 2010 at 12:56 PM -
Michael Mackaplow
As the co-organizer, along with Nicole, I want to thank everyone for turning out for this event. Not only was it possibly our largest event to so far (55 attendees!), but it was great for me to see so many people interacting with each other - along with great food and great activities. Thank you so much Nicole for donating the space for us to use, and leading so many great events. Thank you also Greg for leading the improv, which received great reviews! Keep posted for more similar events!
Posted January 17, 2010 at 2:09 PM
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Isabel and Scott+1 guestThe food was fantastic, the people very friendly, and the activities were varied and fun.
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Bob+1 guestgreat space, eclectic and electric vibrations, seen and felt, nice grinds, fun and interesting art, maahlos Nicole for sharing your creativity and passion,,,
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ClaireIt was an awesome meetup, kudos!to the hosts and organizers great group, amazing activities and venue, great turnout. i love the galery, the improv session, tile painting, and trip to the dance floor...i had a great time...i luv it.
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Sri SuryaAssistant OrganizerI went late due to a bad throat, but am glad that I did. This was one of the best meetups and hope we can do this again.
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ReidOffering improv, art, a studio environment, and dancing--excellent! This was a wonderful space in which to interact with our fellow group members and become engaged in great activities. All of the food was delightful! My favorite was the cucumber/tomato/avocado salad.
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VadimOrganizerThank you everyone for coming and having good time with us! Thank you Mike and Nicole for organizing!
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Jamie Specht+1 guestI was expecting painting while dancing... and was expecting like drum circle kind of dancing. So, this wasn't as expected. But even so, it was a lot of fun. We made 2 paintings, one of which we each get to actually keep parts of! There was an improv activity (that I don't think was mentioned when this event was initially posted) that was more fun than I expected. I usually am more shy and was glad to be with people who made that be okay. The food was delicious, especially the pate. A little disappointed that board games weren't really pulled out, but oh well. It was fun. Left before the night club part started, but it was great.
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Roger LThis was a great meetup. Greg did a great job of running the improve to get people acquainted with each other.
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Mike and/or Nicole: Is there anything in particular that we would be painting??