Comments on: Meetup at ARCL 2019

Meetup at ARCL 2019

kbuxton — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:46:45 -0800

Librarians of MF who are going to ACRL, we should get together. [Cleveland April 10-13]

Yes, non-librarians are also welcome.

By: ryanshepard

ryanshepard — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:51:30 -0800

Are there any locals who know of a good venue near the convention center? I'm free every night except Thurs. (when I'll be going to drink beer and see Australian swamp rock godfathers The Scientists play at Now That's Class, if anyone is up for that).

By: montbrarian

montbrarian — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 13:09:17 -0800

I'll be joining ryanshepard!

By: fizzix

fizzix — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 06:49:19 -0800

I'm not going to ACRL but I work at the city library a couple blocks from where the ACRL will be held. I also don't live far from NTC.

By: chesty_a_arthur

chesty_a_arthur — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 07:10:01 -0800

Former librarian with limited availability but I'm into it.

By: fizzix

fizzix — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:08:42 -0800

As for good venues near the convention center: within a 10 minute walk; there's a variety of options if you're looking to eat or drink: particularly by East 4th and Euclid; unfortunately, there's nothing worth going (eating, drinking) lakeside (both on the street or and the actual lake itself for that matter). If you're really into beer, there's several breweries that are 10-15 minute bus/private car in Ohio City. (On 2nd thought, there are 2 breweries also a 10 minute walk from the convention center). BTW, if you're a coffee snob, skip starbucks, and walk a block south to Rising star on superior between E 6th and 3rd. Night-wise, I'd be able available (for now) on Saturday, and possibly after 7 or 8 on Friday.

By: soundguy99

soundguy99 — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:47:34 -0800

While Now That's Class is in weather-dependent walking distance from my pad, $20 is a little steep for me for an act that's not really my cup of tea. But if you're in the mood for a grungy punk rock bar, NTC has you covered. Plus the daily cocktail specials are usually quite good - pretty sure the individual bartenders for each night pick the drinks they make best. (Practical note if anyone is considering driving to this show - there's really nothing but street parking here, and it's on the edge of a pretty rough area, so the normal big-city "Do Not Leave Valuables In Plain Sight" warnings apply.) But I'm down for a meetup if I can clear my schedule & non-librarians are welcome . . . If any of the suggestions in ryanshepard's Ask look good to the out-of-towners, pipe up and maybe we can start from there.

By: kbuxton

kbuxton — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 15:10:30 -0800

Wednesday night would be the best for me, as far as I know. I'm flying in Tuesday, leaving Saturday and have tentative plans Friday evening (though might be able to meet up before I head to check out the swing dance)

By: unknowncommand

unknowncommand — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 18:54:46 -0800

Okay, what about Wednesday night at Ontario Street Cafe?

By: ryanshepard

ryanshepard — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:59:47 -0800

Okay, what about Wednesday night at Ontario Street Cafe? That sounds good to me - does anyone know how we get this nailed down and move it from "Proposed" to "happening"?

By: kbuxton

kbuxton — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 08:36:58 -0800

I'll switch it to happening, but need to nail down a time first. I'm entirely free. 6pm?

By: kbuxton

kbuxton — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 08:46:30 -0800

I randomly picked the time, but we can change if there's a consensus that later would be better

By: unknowncommand

unknowncommand — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 18:39:14 -0800

6pm is great. Later is also great. Also, 6pm is great.

By: unknowncommand

unknowncommand — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 18:42:10 -0800

Oh hey, the date is wrong? It should be the 10th.

By: kbuxton

kbuxton — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 18:59:01 -0800

Date fixed. Thanks for letting me know!

By: soundguy99

soundguy99 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 05:30:48 -0800

Looks like a fine idea to me, I should be able to swing by barring some last-minute thing popping up, although I'm likely to roll in closer to 6:30.

By: fizzix

fizzix — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 05:58:25 -0800

I had my schedule mixed up previously; I should tentatively be there at 6 on the 10th.

By: ryanshepard

ryanshepard — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 07:32:35 -0800

My flight doesn't get in until 5:50 - any way we can push back a bit? Anyone know how long it takes to get from the airport to the area near the bar on public transit?

By: soundguy99

soundguy99 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 08:37:07 -0800

Figure about half an hour. You'd take the Red Line light rail from the airport to Tower City/Public Square, which is reasonable walking distance from the Ontario and the Convention Center/ Hilton. Regional Transit Authority

By: kbuxton

kbuxton — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:48:28 -0800

I'm totally fine with moving it later. Would 7 work for folks? Those who can be there earlier could snag a table as well.

By: unknowncommand

unknowncommand — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 16:52:26 -0800

Fine by me.

By: librarylis

librarylis — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 10:15:52 -0800

I may or may not be able to make it--I'm supposed to be doing something official at the First-timers' orientation which starts at 6:30--but I'll give it a shot. I'll also be back in Cleveland for the other librarians' conference going there (that one's in June) and would love to say hello if I miss y'all next week.

By: ryanshepard

ryanshepard — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:26:05 -0800

7 would definitely work better for me - I am going to try and come straight over from the airport.

By: fizzix

fizzix — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:17:10 -0800

7 is ok with me.

By: soundguy99

soundguy99 — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 09:38:03 -0800

7 is cool.

By: chesty_a_arthur

chesty_a_arthur — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 06:23:58 -0800

I'm a maybe — my mom is having eye surgery the day before and it depends on how she's doing.

By: kbuxton

kbuxton — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 20:01:17 -0800

I made a hasty little table tent that says Metafilter so we can find each other. See you Wednesday

By: montbrarian

montbrarian — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 09:16:57 -0800

I'll be there!

By: fizzix

fizzix — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:39:17 -0800

I totally forget, unless something changed recently; ONTARIO STREET IS CA$H ONLY!!

By: fizzix

fizzix — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:43:15 -0800

there's a few atms (legit) between the ontario street and convention center

By: fizzix

fizzix — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:51:59 -0800

Also, I'm on the back side of the bar.

By: kbuxton

kbuxton — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 20:01:05 -0800

Nice to meet you all. I'm glad this worked out :)

By: unknowncommand

unknowncommand — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 18:59:08 -0800

Sheer delight. Thanks for organizing!

By: soundguy99

soundguy99 — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:09:48 -0800

Yeah, that was great! I'll happily do a meetup with librarians anytime.

By: ryanshepard

ryanshepard — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:39:46 -0800

Thanks very much to kbuxton for making it happen - I remain stunned that, not two hours off the plane, I found myself having beers with someone who works with Pere Ubu - a perfect introduction to Cleveland. We ended up closing down the Ontario last night after the Scientists show, which was outstanding.

By: montbrarian

montbrarian — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:53:29 -0800

Yes, thanks for organizing. I had a great time!