BlogHer - Party Like a BlogStar: A Comprehensive List of BlogHer '09 Parties - Comments

Early Bird Reception

MoreThanMommy — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:54:34 -0500

A last minute addition... a little reception for Wednesday night. There are a few spaces left.

http://mtmblogher09.eventbrite.com/

Christy

Roller Derby at the conference!

Liz Henry — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:32:26 -0500

And here's one more, a roller derby bout fairly close to the BlogHer hotel. I'll be going to it on Saturday night, 6:30pm- 8:30pm ! Here's my invite for you all:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=110551455811

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Liz Henry
Composite: Tech & Poetics

lizzard@bookmaniac.net

The Shy Are Most Welcomed

Gena Haskett — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:46:28 -0500

I'm thinking by hour four of the conference you will have forgotten a little bit about being shy. You are going to meet so many people and interacting all over the joint that you will have to work hard to be a wall scraper.

Even then there will be other shy folks along that wall so you still will have people to talk and share.

Don't worry about it. Come as you are. All persuasions for the occasion.

Gena - Out On The Stoop

There Was A Cheeseburger Party? Two of Them?

Gena Haskett — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:39:28 -0500

Sure I shouldn't be anywhere near a cheeseburger but still, you know, (sniff) I would have like to known. I do know that drinking wine and buying make-up don't mix.

If I drink wine I seem to buy make-up. I don't wear make-up much. I'm looking for the box I bought last year in SF.

Ok, re-re-revising my activity schedule to accommodate more parties and planned nap time. Yes, napping is strongly suggested if you plan to conference, yak it up and party.

Pace yourself ladies.

Gena - Out On The Stoop

What are you wearing to all the parties?

Carole_Hicks — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:49:09 -0500

Someone needs to take advantage of this contest and be sponsored (prize package worth $350) -- little black dress included! ---> http://MuffintopLess.com

BowlHer Registration

Sahmtoo — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:01:27 -0500

There's an eventbrite registration page for BowlHer:
http://bowlher.eventbrite.com/

Limited number of tickets on eventbrite!

Nicole
Personal Blog: SAHM Ramblings
Review/Giveaway Blog: SAHM Reviews

There's an

Sahmtoo — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:00:59 -0500

There's an eventbrite registration page for BowlHer:
http://bowlher.eventbrite.com/

Limited number of tickets on eventbrite!

Nicole
Personal Blog: SAHM Ramblings
Review/Giveaway Blog: SAHM Reviews

Party!

heathenmom — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:57:45 -0500

I am looking forward to attending blogher, but I am feeling a little shy when it comes to the parties since I won't know anyone there. Time to get over that feeling. By the look of the list, there will be lots of parties to have fun at!

Manic Mommies meet up

moonfever0 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:28:19 -0500

Hey everyone,

The Manic Mommies podcasters are having a meet up the night before BlogHer as well, RSVP required, details here:

http://www.manicmommies.com/2009/06/meet-us-in-chicago/

Angela at mommy bytes
BlogHer Contributing Editor in Mommy & Family Cribsheet

oh boy

HipMom — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:59:35 -0500

This is a fantastic list, but parties and tattoos/piercing is a dangerous combination. I'm a lightweight when it comes to drinking, so I hope I don't get home with a tongue piercing and a chinese symbol tattoed on my butt :-D

Parties AND tatoos?

mamarant — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:26:28 -0500

OMG...

Sensory overload and we're still a month out.

I'm already tired

MoreThanMommy — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:21:09 -0500

Next year I'm going to add a day or two to recover!

Christy

TW, that is not a true statement

Carmen S — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:48:08 -0500

You are SO a party person. I just know it.

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Carmen

I am trying to do work at

KBestOliver — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:36:29 -0500

I am trying to do work at work and I'd rather plan out my party hopping. Sigh.

Wow

TW — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:47:11 -0500

And to think I am not a party person but want to go to them all. sigh.

~TW

Retro-Food

Party Like a BlogStar: A Comprehensive List of BlogHer '09 Parties

jes — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:00:49 -0500

Sure, sure. BlogHer sessions are generally awesome, and informative, and humorous and inspiring. You’ll undoubtedly leave the conference with a slew of new things to implement or try on your own site. Along the way, you’re certain to meet new friends. And BlogHer plans to help with that. We’ve got comprehensive details on EVERY open-invite party happening at BlogHer ’09 (and this post will be updated continuously, to keep you in the loop), so if you want the inside scoop on what events will be taking place during this summer’s hottest blogging conference, read on…

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2009

Chicago Webgrrls Networking Event
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Offsite – The Creative Group, Chicago
Learn more and RSVP here

Enjoy the RIDEZ Reception
Time: 7p.m.
Location: Offsite – Quartino Ristorante
Learn more and RSVP

THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2009

Pre-BlogHer Luncheon at Dick’s Last Resort
Time: 12 – 3 p.m.
Location: Offsite – Dick’s Last Resort
Learn more and RSVP here

Swiffer SocialLuxe Lounge
Time: 3 – 8 p.m.
Location: Offsite – Penthouse, The Hyatt Regency Chicago
Learn more and RSVP here

SMC Chicago: Women, Blogging and Social Media
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Offsite – 200 West Madison
Learn more and RSVP here

People’s Party
Time: 8:30 – 11 p.m.
Location: On-site – Chicago X, Ballroom Level
Learn more and RSVP here

Room 704 Party
Time: 10:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Location: On-site – Java East, Lobby Level
Learn more and RSVP here

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2009

BlogHer 5k
Time: 6:30 a.m., limited registration
Location: Offsite – Along Chicago’s Lake Michigan shore
Fee: $5, includes race shirt
Learn more and RSVP here
[Sponsors and assistants needed, if you want to be involved but don’t want to participate in the walk/run]

BlogHer Cocktail Party
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: On-site – Expo Floor, Sponsored by Pepsi

EA Summer in the City Party
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Location: Offsite - House of Blues, Chicago
Learn more and RSVP here

Queerosphere Crimson Lounge
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Offsite – Crimson Lounge, Hotel Sax
Learn more and RSVP here

Blogalicious Party
Time: 9 – 11 p.m.
Location: Offsite – Macy's Watertower
Learn more and RSVP here

MamaPopRocks! A Sparklecorn Extravaganza
Time: 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Location: On-site – Sheraton I, II, III, Ballroom Level
Learn more

Mommy Needs a Cocktail Party
Time: 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Location: On-site – Sheraton V, Ballroom Level

Learn more and RSVP here

Type-A MOMfluence Party
Time: 9 – 11 p.m.
Location: On-site – Columbus A & B, Lobby Level
Learn more and RSVP here

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009

BlogHer Cocktail Party
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: To Be Announced

BowlHer '09
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes
RSVP here

Shutter Sisters Suite GapBody Pajama Party
Time: 8 - 10 p.m.
Location: On-site – Suite Details Forthcoming
Learn more

Third Annual CheeseburgHer Party
Time: 10 p.m. (ish)
Location: On-site – Tradition dictates that room details are kept under-wraps until party date
Learn more and RSVP here

SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2009

Starbucks Recovery Breakfast
Time: 9:00am – 12 p.m.
Location: On-site - Same room as Third Annual CheeseburgHer Party

Ann Taylor Style Event
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Offsite - Flagship Ann Taylor on Michigan Avenue
Learn more and RSVP here

The Op-Ed Project
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (with breaks for lunch, snacks)
Location: Offsite – Room 313 Spertus Museum
Learn more and RSVP here

THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND

Shutter Sisters Suite
Time: Beginning Friday, July 24th at 11:45am
Duration: During conference breaks, before and after select Friday parties
Location: On-site – Suite Details Forthcoming
Learn more

Mama's Tea Time, Prizes and Breastfeeding Bar
Time: Beginning Friday, July 24th at 3:30pm through Saturday, July 25th at 11am
Duration: During conference breaks, before and after sessions and Friday parties
Location: On-site - Hospitality Suite
Learn more

Tattoo Discounts at The Tattoo Factory
Dates: July 22 to July 26, 2009
Location: Offsite – The Tattoo Factory
Learn more (Appointment recommended)
Specials: 20% off tattoos and piercings, free swag, food/beverage discounts

(Many thanks to Shannan from MommyBits for starting the BlogHer party announcements!)