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UPDATED: NINE MEET-UPS THIS WEEKEND: Announcing More Pre-BlogHer '10 Meet-ups in TWENTY-ONE Cities!

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Last week we kicked off the pre-BlogHer '10 Meet-Up series with a wonderful evening in New York City.

But never fear, we have eight more meet-ups to announce, in cities all over North America!

Whether you're attending the main event in August and want to connect with other attendees before you go, or you can't make BlogHer '10, but want to connect with your fellow local bloggers anyway as the next best thing...we've got you covered. Join me in thanking these great BlogHers for getting the ball rolling, and please visit the local group in your area to share your feedback about whether you can attend or not.

Meet-ups the weekend of July 17th, details below:

Atlanta, GA

Austin, TX

Boston, MA

Boulder/Denver

Chicago

Nashville, TN

Los Angeles, CA

San Diego, CA

Vancouver, BC



Meet-ups the weekend of July 10th below:

Cincinnati

Salt Lake City



NEW: Tampa at 7PM on either July 20th or 22nd

Hosted by Maria Melee. RSVP and vote on date/location here



NEW: Raleigh-Durham, NC on the evening of July 24th at Hereghtys

Hosted by Andrea from LilKidThings.. RSVP here

Canada is coming back strong with a second city!:

  • Vancouver, BC at NEW: 6PM, Saturday, July 17th at Old Spaghetti Factory

    Hosted by Angella from Dutch Blitz. RSVP here


  • Texas is serious about meeting up!:

  • Dallas, TX from 4-6PM on CORRECTED DATE: Saturday, July 24th at La Duni Latin Cafe
    Hosted by Rory from Mama Contemporanea. RSVP here


  • Why stop now?:

  • Austin, TX from 1-3PM on Saturday, July 17th at Motzart's
    Hosted by Karen Bantuveris. RSVP here




  • But wait! There's more!:

  • Nashville, TN on Friday, July 16th at 6:30PM Cabana
    Hosted by eCelebrating. RSVP by either sending an @ reply to eCelebrating or by emailing her directly at mbstepp@gmail.com




  • Why stop now, here's one more city!:

  • Los Angeles, CA at 3PM on Saturday, July 17th at NEW: Mel's Drive-In in Hollywood
    Hosted by Green LA Girl. RSVP here.




  • Yet another city has been added, check it out!:

  • Kansas City, MO on the afternoon/evening of Saturday, July 24th
    Hosted by Average Jane. RSVP here.


  • Another city has been added, check it out!:

  • St. Louis, MO on the afternoon of Saturday, July 24th
    Hosted by Kelli Best Oliver. RSVP here.


  • Four more cities are on tap, check it out!:

  • Boulder/Denver at 1PM on Saturday, July 17th at Restaurant 4580
    Hosted by Gwen Bell. RSVP here.

  • Cincinnati on NEW DATE: Saturday, July 10th
    Hosted by Shannan Boyer at Bridge World Wide. RSVP here

  • Houston on the evening of Saturday July 24
    Hosted by MrLady, at Morton's. RSVP here.

  • San Francisco Bay Area on the afternoon of Saturday July 24
    Here's the info on how to RSVP

  • In alphabetical order:

    We may have a few more roll out, including at least one in the San Francisco Bay Area and one in the Boulder/Denver area.  So stay tuned.

    And make sure to go RSVP for your local pre-BlogHer '10 meet-up today!

    Elisa Camahort Page
    BlogHer
    elisa@blogher.com

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    desmiller 5 pts

    I have something else going on that morning--as long as that wraps up in time I'll be there! Looking forward to other bloggers living in the ATL!

    Desiree Miller

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    sarablake 5 pts

    Any other Phoenix Bloggers interested in a meetup?

    Sara @ Supersavingsense.com

    The Balancing Act 5 pts

    We would be willing to host a meet-up in Pompano Beach, FL. for those who are interested!

    The Balancing Act 5 pts

    We would be willing to host a meet-up in Pompano Beach, FL. for those who are interested!

    Elisa Camahort 5 pts

    All things are possible...we need a host who is willing to start a group thread, propose a date (or dates), a location (or locations) and get votes and RSVPs...and then show up, of course :)

    We already have a South Florida Bloggers group here ( http://www.blogher.com/groups/south-florida-bloghe... ) and a NOLA BLoggers group, here ( http://www.blogher.com/groups/nola-bloggers ), and a Twin Cities Bloggers group here ( http://www.blogher.com/groups/twin-cities-area-blo... ), so anyone could just start a thread in the existing groups.

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    Elisa Camahort 5 pts

    No Miami area yet.

    Are you game to pick a date, location and throw it out there for RSVPs? :)

    Elisa Camahort Page
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    Elisa Camahort 5 pts

    ...are what we need to add a city.

    So Seattle is totally doable...maybe on July 24th? Are you available to find a place and host on on that day?

    Elisa Camahort Page
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    The Balancing Act 5 pts

    Is there a meet-up in So. Fla/ Miami area?

    mindfulmomma 5 pts

    I would love to do a pre-BlogHer meet-up in Minneapolis. Anyone else?

    ReneeJRoss 5 pts

    We are meeting on Saturday, July 17th at 2:00PM at the Kirkwood Public House. It is located at 1963 Hosea Williams Drive, Atlanta GA 30317. Phone: 404-870-8866.

    Cutie Booty Cakes ( http://cutiebootycakes.blogspot.com/ )

    Elisa Camahort 5 pts

    Here are the steps our hosts usually take:

    1. Start a thread in your local group on BlogHer. A North Carolina group already exists here:
    http://www.blogher.com/groups/north-carolina-blogh...

    2. If you don't already have a specific date/time/location in mind, then ask folks what they recommend or what works for them. Most meet-ups are happening on July 17th or 24th.

    3. Once you have that thread, send me the URL, and I'll update tis post and tweet it.

    These are really meet-ups...not conferences, or fancy parties...just fun opportunities to connect with other local B logHers. They often take place at coffee houses, bars, restaurants, parks, you name it :)

    Hope that helps.

    Elisa Camahort Page
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    lilkidthings 5 pts

    Trying to put something together in NC (most likely the Raleigh/Durham Area). Do I need to know anything specific?

    http://www.lilkidthings.com

    Elisa Camahort 5 pts

    A Dallas meet-up is scheduled!

    Check above to the latest city added for dat, time, location and link where you can RSVP.

    Elisa Camahort Page
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    mamiemakes 5 pts

    putting in my vote for the 24th in Pasadena. Hope whatever the choice that i can make the meet up to find a few faces to connect with and meet before the big trip to NYC.

    Elisa Camahort 5 pts

    Hi Jenn, Jes and other Dallas-ites.

    The Dallas Local Group is still here ( http://www.blogher.com/groups/dallas-area-bloghers ). If you start a thread there soliciting RSVPs, opinions on date/location etc., I will definitely add it to this post. I also got an email from another Dallas person, so I'll let her know too. I'm sure you can drum up some Texas-sized interest!

    (I know, so cheesy, I'll stop now.)

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    jes 5 pts

    Hey Jenn,

    If you want to put something together, I'll try to make it! I have a list of Dallas-area bloggers that I will also send out the details to. It seems the majority of folks on my list are Dallas/Richardson/Plano/Frisco/Lewisville area. :)

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    eden 5 pts

    Any chance of a meet-up in Sydney? I'm coming from Australia just to go to BlogHer. The trip of a lifetime ... meeting all my American bloggies I have met online.

    Hold me.

    http://edenriley.blogspot.com/

    " ... you can't outrun your shadow..."

    Jill Miller Zimon 5 pts

    Last year, I'm pretty sure Amelia of Chef's Widow (aka Greenhouse Taverne on 4th St.) did a meetup. I'd be interested for sure.

    Jill Writes Like She Talks ( http://www.writeslikeshetalks.com )

    In The Arena: Jill Miller Zimon, Pepper Pike City Council Member ( http://jillmillerzimon.blogspot.com )

    Melissa Ford 5 pts

    I think it's cool to see how scattered around the states/world everyone is and the idea of all these meetups coming together in August for the conference.

    Melissa writes Stirrup Queens ( http://stirrup-queens.com ) and Lost and Found ( http://lostandfoundandconnectionsabound.blogspot.c... ). Her book is Navigating the Land of If ( http://thelandofif.blogspot.com/ ).

    crunchybetty 5 pts

    Wow. I'm going to be in KC during the one there, and I might be able to make the Denver one, too. What great timing!

    Put food on your face: www.crunchybetty.com ( http://www.crunchybetty.com )

    Elisa Camahort 5 pts

    Last year we did one in Philly, and it was pretty sparsely attended, which is why we didn't plan one for this year.

    The Philly group is still live ( http://www.blogher.com/groups/philadelphia-area-bl... ), so if you want to start a thread to organize a meet-up or drum up interest, I will definitely add it to this post!

    Elisa Camahort Page
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    Elisa Camahort 5 pts

    See above, the lovely and talented greenLAgirl ( http://greenlagirl.com ) will be hosting. Go vote on date and location here ( http://www.blogher.com/los-angeles-preblogher-10-m... ).

    Elisa Camahort Page
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    Coupledumb 5 pts

    Any plans for a Miami/Fort Lauderdale meet up?

    Lee from www.coupledumb.com ( http://www.coupledumb.com/ )

    Jenn Satterwhite 5 pts

    Now, I know I can't be the only person in the DFW area that would like to say howdy to everyone pre-BlogHer. Anyone? Bueller??

    ~Jenn (In Plano, but don't hold that against me!)

    tenthmuse 5 pts

    It's now officially on Monday, July 19th. :)

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    blackbeltmama 5 pts

    I'd be happy to organize a meet-up in the Eastern PA area (Reading PA area) if there's anyone going from around here. Poor souls like me who don't live somewhere cool, there are more of you out there right? Please tell me I'm not the only one???

    Link Text ( http://www.blackbeltmama.com )Black Belt Mama

    pattilondre 5 pts

    Patti, Blogger, http://www.worththewhisk.com/
    Sat. Sept. 25, happy to include an LA BlogHer meetup at food blog bootcamp: http://www.campblogaway.com. SUPER opp to meet a great gaggle o' bloggers.

    SocalMom 5 pts

    Add mine to the chorus of voices who would like to see a meetup in LA. And yes, I would be willing to help organize.

    rzjones 5 pts

    Is there any interest near New Orleans, Louisiana

    GFDoctor 6 pts

    Wondering about Seattle or maybe further north in Bellingham?

    Do you just need a venue and an organizer?

    Dr. Jean Layton- Doctor and Chef thriving with a Gluten-Free Life

    GFDoctor 6 pts

    Dr. Jean Layton- Doctor and Chef thriving with a Gluten-Free Life

    Elisa Camahort 5 pts

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    tenthmuse 5 pts

    Hey Elisa! It's July 17th for us now. (And it's Reeder. ;) hehe!)

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    Cafesmom 5 pts

    Heather Hetchler ( http://www.cafesmom.com )

    founder, ceo of CafeSmom ( http://www.cafesmom.com )

    Would love to help set up one in Cleveland. Any interest?

    Evolving Mommy 5 pts

    I'm happy to hear there will be a Denver/Boulder event!

    mediasocialite 5 pts

    I'm looking forward to the Atlanta meet-up in July.

    mamarant 5 pts

    I look forward to see what Gwen has planned for us Coloradans. Thanks Elisa!

    Find me at This Mama Cooks, This Mama Cooks Reviews or at The Write Spot.

    Elisa Camahort 5 pts

    Miss Gwenn Bell will be repeating her hosting duties from last year, so a post should be going up soon for a Boulder/Denver meet-up on July 10th or 17th.

    I'll nudge her early this week :)

    Elisa Camahort Page
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    Elisa Camahort 5 pts

    'Cause we've got one coming up on June 26th.

    Check it out and RSVP here ( http://www.blogher.com/save-date-preblogher-10-cin... )

    Elisa Camahort Page
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    howertons 5 pts

    I could help. I don't think I could plan the whole thing, but I could help.

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    mamarant 5 pts

    Oh for goodness sakes, we can't all be out hiking and camping here in the Mile High state.

    Elisa, how can I help organize a meetup in the Denver/Boulder area?

    queenmommy 5 pts

    No Ohio meet-ups? Cleveland or Columbus? Anyone??

    Elisa Camahort 5 pts

    Still finalizing an organizer...are you available? :)

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    jspepper 5 pts

    Just throwing it out there to make a sad face.