Go To Vegas Jan 17-21 2007

[Scully Dion]

I was thinking more along the lines of seeing if I could find out where Celine filmed the little promo commmercial for Belong in those gorgeous dresses.

 

Also, to be frank, I think it is a little invasive to have a group of fans our size so near Celine's home.

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You're right, I still like the idea of the picnic though... hmmmm or otherwise if we could invade a small restaurant/cafe somewhere and force them to play Celine music - that would be a laugh!

[Lawna]

I was thinking more along the lines of seeing if I could find out where Celine filmed the little promo commmercial for Belong in those gorgeous dresses.

 

Also, to be frank, I think it is a little invasive to have a group of fans our size so near Celine's home.

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You're right, I still like the idea of the picnic though... hmmmm or otherwise if we could invade a small restaurant/cafe somewhere and force them to play Celine music - that would be a laugh!

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Haha Great idea!! I think if any place would be willing to place Celine music througout the time we spend there, let's go for it!

[LVPantsGirl]

A restaraunt that can play Celine is a great idea, too.

 

In fact, while the Dutchies and I were there in April, the piano player was playing a bunch of Celine tunes for us. I guess someone had told him we were big fans and had been cancelled on. So, it was way much fun. We had a good time with it (when we were not too sad).

 

 

 

 

ANYWAY

 

What you're going to be looking at with a restaraunt is that we're going to have a big group so there will probably be an extra cost. If we have only 40 that come we might be alright but I'd say more than 50 of us and we're looking at having some pretty hefty costs. I will do some calling around for us.

 

Did anyone have any specific ideas of where exactly they'd like to hold this meeting if it were at a restaraunt?

 

 

 

If it gets to be too costly, another thing that we might be able to consider is that we could book a small space at Caesars ahead of time-- pre-pay for the space, which includes catering and the whole shebang.

 

I don't know how much the restaraunt would end up being... but I do know that to do the ballroom and catering thing at Caesars would be about $110 per person for a night-time reception.

 

I mention that only because I am not sure of restaraunt costs should we have big numbers. I'm just throwing options on out there. I know $110 for a dinner is costly but who knows-- maybe that's what we'd be dealing with at a restaraunt with large numbers.

 

SO there are three options so far:

 

1. Picnic.

2. Restaraunt.

3. Reception.

 

 

 

 

Edited September 21, 2006 at 06:56 AM by LVPantsGirl

[Love,]

Some thoughts...

 

 

For the Pre-Show Rendevous:

What time will it be? 6:00PM? 6:30PM? 7:00PM?

 

I'm thinking that maybe we could utilize the Augustus Café:

http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/caesars-pal...afe-detail.html

The picture makes it look pleasant and simple. I've never actually been to this cafe.

 

But then, many of us will be so dressed up, we might want a more chic place... like 808 ( ) or Mesa Grill ( ) or Bradley Ogden ( ) ... but I don't know how much costs will skyrocket based on our attendance.

 

I'm sure many of us are probably so excited, we probably would not be able to eat anything more than appetizers.

 

For the Picnic:

I looked at Google's Satellite map, and did not find any parks near nor nearby the Strip. I did, however, find some golf courses. And such as this HUGE one behind The Wynn:

 

On the very southern part of The Strip is the Bali Hai Golf Course:

http://www.visitlasvegas.com/vegas/play/go...?companyId=3382

 

There is a possibility that we could also rent a gazebo or a club house at The Golf Course for our "picnic" or, if you wanna call it, daytime social?

 

I think we should keep the costs down as much as possible and make everything financially accessible for everybody. I mean, people are spending a ton of money already on tickets to see Celine + plane tickets + hotel + lunch/dinner/snacks. The private reception idea is very special and nice, but I can't speak for everybody, and I feel we should make all rendevous accessible for all the official attendees.

[Scully Dion]

Hmmm... a private function sounds great because then we could be sure we get exactly what we want, music-wise and atmosphere-wise, but obviously the costs are a little on the high side...

 

I really like the idea and the look of Augustus cafe, they of all the places to choose from in Vegas should be more accommodating to the Celine aficianado... So if Marissa or someone local wouldn't mind doing some phoning around to see what the damage would be to have that place Celineified that would be great. :-)

 

Otherwise may I suggest Flamingos? Its directly across the road and their prices are lower. The only thing is, I'm not too sure if they'd let us have music in their cafe. They do have some function rooms, but again, I have no idea what the costs would be.

 

Golf clubs I think we can more or less forget sadly... even though I like golf! If you want to play a round of golf at the Wynn it would set you back a cool $500 so I can only imagine how much a cup of coffee might be!

 

Have we any ideas how many people we've got going so far?

Edited September 21, 2006 at 06:39 PM by Scully Dion

[Love,]

Hmmm... a private function sounds great because then we could be sure we get exactly what we want, music-wise and atmosphere-wise, but obviously the costs are a little on the high side...

 

I really like the idea and the look of Augustus cafe, they of all the places to choose from in Vegas should be more accommodating to the Celine aficianado...  So if Marissa or someone local wouldn't mind doing some phoning around to see what the damage would be to have that place Celineified that would be great. :-)

 

Otherwise may I suggest Flamingos? Its directly across the road and their prices are lower. The only thing is, I'm not too sure if they'd let us have music in their cafe. They do have some function rooms, but again, I have no idea what the costs would be.

 

Golf clubs I think we can more or less forget sadly... even though I like golf! If you want to play a round of golf at the Wynn it would set you back a cool $500  so I can only imagine how much a cup of coffee might be!

 

Have we any ideas how many  people we've got going so far?

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We're talking about two different functions here. I hope everyone is understanding that we're hoping for a pre-rendevous on Saturday night and a picnic or banquet on Sunday.

 

I've been to the Flamingo. I just feel that the restaurants there were not very appetizing and not appealing.

 

As for me, I don't really care if we have Celine's music playing overhead or not. (It would be nice ) However, It's just the company of each other that's good enough! Yes, the Augustus Cafe is the most affordable Caesar's operated restaurant in Caesar's Palace.

 

And golf and country clubs are not just for golf alone. I suggested that because there are ABSOLUTELY no parks near The Strip, and we don't want to pay an arm and a leg for transportation. Plus, Lake Las Vegas IS a community with many golf and country clubs. We're not going there to play golf. We're going there to have picnic on the green, or in their club houses, as I said previously. But then, maybe we aren't allowed to rent a small portion of the course, unless we do play golf (which like you said, is an extravagant price). Then, we also might risk getting hit by 80mph golf balls!!!

Edited September 21, 2006 at 06:51 PM by Love,

[Love,]

My Park Findings Report based on Yahoo! map LOL:

http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=357...ew=1&name=&qty=

 

There are several parks in Las Vegas. I believe these are free, public parks.

 

The closest park for us is probably:

South Meadows Park - across the street, west of Stratosphere Hotel

IT'S SO CLOSE, we can WALK to our picnic!

To the east / NE of Caesar's... in distance from near to far:

Baker Park

Jaycee Park

Winchester Park

Rivera Park

Joe Shoong Park

etc. etc.

 

 

To the west / NW of Caesar's... in distance from near to far:

Bob Baskin Park

Charleston Lion Park

Rotary Park

Cashman School Park

-------- gray indicates that it might be too far...

Potasi Park

Davis Park

Rainbow Family Park

Properity Park

West Flamingo Park

Desert Breeze Park

etc. etc.

 

And here's also a great resource link with addresses to these parks:

http://www.intermind.net/im/parks.html

Edited September 21, 2006 at 07:33 PM by Love,

[CSCfan]

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[Love,]

Neeeear..faaaaar....

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Wheeeeereeeeverrrrr you arrrrrrrreeeee.....

[LVPantsGirl]

Hey guys! It is great that you are all dong research! Good job!

 

Sofa, I wasn't aware that we were looking at two separate events. I thought we were looking at ONE before the show on Saturday. Of course we could have one afterwards but I wasn't aware that is what everyone had decided on. Had we?

 

 

 

Otherwise, we have 37 people ON THE LIST that WILL be in Vegas during the shoot of the DVD. 36 of the 37 will be there on SATURDAY specifically...and we're about to add another so we're at 38 so far that will DEFINITELY be there. That is counting a couple of guests that people have said that they are bringing, I believe. I'll have to look at my records when I get home tonight.

 

Regarding the Augustus Cafe at Caesars it is actually a pretty small place and might be a good place to consider if we're looking at a group like we have at the moment. As for costs and the maximum number of people allowed to be in that one particular space, I can, like I said, do some research.

 

Another place that is nice is the CAFE LAGO at Caesars. It looks out towards the pool and has a great buffet. It's not the cheapest but it is also not super expensive, the service is GREAT and what is really nice is that it is where the Dutchies and I were the night that the pianist was playing the Celine songs for our group of 12. It would be really classy (but not overly) It is a big place so a group the size we have right now would be well with that, I think.

 

BUT LET'S NOT FORGET: We are siming to get 250 people so that we can have a definite effect on the entire audience of the show that evening. Let's put our thoughts to it. Is there anyone that you can let know about it that may not already be aware of what we're trying to do? Is there a yahoo group that you're a part of that might be interested in knowing and attending this sort of thing? Anyone on TeamCeline? Get the word out there! It'll be fun. And if you know someone is going to go and would like to be a part of the rendez-vous and will be at the show ANY of the nights, have them e-mail me with their name and their affiliated website.

 

So far I have the list with the nick name, and then the forum or board I can find them at most easily. IE: "Scully Dion......... (Channel)."

 

Marisa@icdfc.com

 

 

 

I'll get doing some research in regards to costs.

 

GOOD JOB you guys! Keep it up!

Edited September 21, 2006 at 08:54 PM by LVPantsGirl

[Love,]

Hey guys!  It is great that you are all dong research!  Good job!

 

Sofa, I wasn't aware that we were looking at two separate events.  I thought we were looking at ONE before the show on Saturday.  Of course we could have one afterwards but I wasn't aware that is what everyone had decided on.  Had we?

 

 

 

Otherwise, we have 37 people ON THE LIST that WILL be in Vegas during the shoot of the DVD.  36 of the 37 will be there on SATURDAY specifically...and we're about to add another so we're at 38 so far that will DEFINITELY be there.  That is counting a couple of guests that people have said that they are bringing, I believe.  I'll have to look at my records when I get home tonight.

 

Regarding the Augustus Cafe at Caesars it is actually a pretty small place and might be a good place to consider if we're looking at a group like we have at the moment.  As for costs and the maximum number of people allowed to be in that one particular space, I can, like I said, do some research.

 

Another place that is nice is the CAFE LAGO at Caesars.  It looks out towards the pool and has a great buffet.  It's not the cheapest but it is also not super expensive, the service is GREAT and what is really nice is that it is where the Dutchies and I were the night that the pianist was playing the Celine songs for our group of 12.  It would be really classy (but not overly) It is a big place so a group the size we have right now would be well with that, I think.

 

BUT LET'S NOT FORGET:  We are siming to get 250 people so that we can have a definite effect on the entire audience of the show that evening.  Let's put our thoughts to it.  Is there anyone that you can let know about it that may not already be aware of what we're trying to do?  Is there a yahoo group that you're a part of that might be interested in knowing and attending this sort of thing?  Anyone on TeamCeline?  Get the word out there!  It'll be fun.  And if you know someone is going to go and would like to be a part of the rendez-vous and will be at the show ANY of the nights, have them e-mail me with their name and their affiliated website.

 

So far I have the list with the nick name, and then the forum or board I can find them at most easily.  IE:  "Scully Dion......... (Channel)."

 

Marisa@icdfc.com

 

 

 

I'll get doing some research in regards to costs.

 

GOOD JOB you guys!  Keep it up!

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LOL, Marisa!

 

I know we've been talking about one rendevous, but this whole time I've been pushing for two different rendevous!!!

 

WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?

 

You know, maybe we can be dressy and nice, and have a little, appetizing rendevous / dinner at Cafe Lago ($25.00) for Saturday night right before the show and then have a "bring your own food" lunch / picnic on Sunday at South Meadow Park?

 

That Frank Sinatra grand piano in the Cafe Lago looks and sounds kinda appetizing to me

 

YES! Let's encourage more people to come! THE MORE, the MERRIER!

Edited September 22, 2006 at 06:35 AM by Love,

[WendyB]

Would it be worth a few TC members updating their profiles on a daily basis to inform other members about your plans?

 

I really wish I could be there, but I can't

[LVPantsGirl]

Hi Wendy!

 

It definitely would be!!!! That would be great if you were willing to do that. Any way we can "advertise" to people.

 

Your signature photo is DARLING btw!

[WendyB]

Hi Wendy!

 

It definitely would be!!!!  That would be great if you were willing to do that.  Any way we can "advertise" to people. 

 

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Consider it done (except I can't log onto TC at the moment - some kind of server error/problem) Hope it does the trick when I do get on there - and you get lots more people who can meet up with you guys

 

PS Thanks for the comment about my sig - we were there in April this year

Edited September 23, 2006 at 02:15 PM by WendyB

[CSCfan]

PS Thanks for the comment about my sig - we were there in April this year   

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You were very lucky you were able to see her back in April..

Edited September 23, 2006 at 07:40 PM by CSCfan

[CSCfan]

Whoohoo!! News about the "gathering" @ the DVD-taping, made it on CD.com's FanNews! Hopefully more guests will be joining us..

[Scully Dion]

I know its still ages away but I just had an idea and even though its a bit naff, I thought I'd better write it down now before I forget.

 

How about we have some kind of badge/button that would identify us to another source members so we could spot each other more easily, for everyone who's going throughout the whole of the week?

[LVPantsGirl]

Yea, that is totally possible. But it shouldn't be a "cc" or "celinechannel" or "convention" button. It should be a general one.

 

We dont want any politics.

[Lawna]

Yea, that is totally possible.  But it shouldn't be a "cc" or "celinechannel" or "convention" button.  It should be a general one.

 

We dont want any politics. 

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How about one with our Forum nicknames like : Alanna a.k.a Lawna

Edited September 25, 2006 at 02:41 AM by Lawna

[Love,]

My input:

I feel a bit awkward about wearing a name badge or button walking around Vegas (especially in a group LOL). I'm very particular about what I wear. I have a gold nameplate engraved with my name that I wear once in a while, when I attend events and refuse to wear a sticker that says "Hello, My Name Is..." - But even the gold nameplate bothers me! It's funny because when many of us are walking together, and we have a

 

So, to be honest, NO....I would not wear one.

Edited September 25, 2006 at 04:16 AM by Love,

[WendyB]

You were very lucky you were able to see her back in April..

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You're not kidding. We were sooooooooooo very lucky - saw the show Céline's first night back after her illness. When we arrived in Vegas the signs were still up saying the show had been cancelled. She was so sweet though, nearly in tears saying how unhappy she was at having to cancel when she knew so many people had come a very long way just to see her.

Edited September 25, 2006 at 07:47 AM by WendyB

[SarahJB5]

You're not kidding.  We were sooooooooooo very lucky - saw the show Céline's first night back after her illness.  When we arrived in Vegas the signs were still up saying the show had been cancelled.  She was so sweet though, nearly in tears saying how unhappy she was at having to cancel when she knew so many people had come a very long way just to see her.

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Yeah Wendy!!! April seems like such a long time ago already. I am so happy that Celine was back on her feet when we were there. She did such a great job too...love the pic of you, Julie and Robin!

[WendyB]

...love the pic of you, Julie and Robin!

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Thank you

[Cheerfuljane]

My input:

I feel a bit awkward about wearing a name badge or button walking around Vegas (especially in a group LOL). I'm very particular about what I wear.

So, to be honest, NO....I would not wear one

 

That`s cool !!

As long as you`re not worried about being surrounded by the rest of us maniacs sticking out like sore thumbs....

 

[LVPantsGirl]

I just wanted to let everyone know that we hit the 45 person mark today. :0)

 

Also I got an e-mail back from my Caesars contact and I'll be giving her a call tomorrow when I get the chance and we'll exchange some ideas and I'll let you know what's looking the best for our situation in regard to the rendez-vous. ;0)

 

WOO go fans!

[Bellamy]

How many fans are from here? I'm just curious.

[Love,]

My input:

I feel a bit awkward about wearing a name badge or button walking around Vegas (especially in a group LOL). I'm very particular about what I wear.

So, to be honest, NO....I would not wear one

 

That`s cool !!

As long as you`re not worried about being surrounded by the rest of us maniacs sticking out like sore thumbs....

 

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LOLLLLLL!

I think I'll be fine.... but honestly, I've never been around more than two Celine fans at one time before. I wonder how crazy 44+ will be.

 

We don't need to wear name badges or buttons, because I'm sure many of you will be wearing Celine Dion T-Shirts! And when there's more than 1 person in a group wearing a big Celine face, people will get obviously tell that this is a group of Celine fanatics!

 

Regardless, I can't wait to partayyyy and dance! All of you better be ready to dance by January!!!!

Edited September 26, 2006 at 07:50 AM by Love,

[Salla]

Aw, I wish I could go!

[Scully Dion]

LOLLLLLL! 

I think I'll be fine.... but honestly, I've never been around more than two Celine fans at one time before. I wonder how crazy 44+ will be.

 

I can't wait to partayyyy and dance! All of you better be ready to dance by January!!!!

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I second that! This is gonna be so much fun!! Nevermind Celine giving us a show to remember - we'll be giving her one too! hehehe

[leenylover]

You know, when I read that 44 were going I thought "what a shame, we're no where near the 250 we were hoping for" but then I thought 44 mad Celine Dion Fans!!!! This is going to be awesome!!!

 

I really can't wait guys!!! 15 hours of travelling to get there, but it'll be worth it! Every time I think about this, I get butterflies!

 

Love Lisa

xxx

Edited September 26, 2006 at 05:10 PM by leenylover