[HiroEcks]

Out of consideration I've included a tl;dnr section at the very bottom...

I know what you have been thinking: "when are those handsome, charismatic, and awesome guys who threw those high-class 21+ meet n' greets ever going to announce theirs?" Well I'm glad you asked because now is the time where I tell you when and where you can get the 2013 ACen weekend started!

Yay~

In previous years we've been partying at Shoeless Joe's just 1.5 miles down the road. With every year that's gone by, I've gotten to meet a whole slew of you good people prior to the convention weekend and it was always awesome! I'd run into people randomly out of the 25k people at the convention and be like, "I saw you at the meet n' greet!" Crazy, right?


Photo evidence of this so called "fun" in progress

---> FACEBOOK: Thursday Late Night Meet n' Greet v3 event page <---

For some, it was difficult to get to Shoeless Joe's due to issues with transportation, but you can cast all your worries aside this time around. The new 21+ spot is literally ACROSS the street from the convention center! We have a new venue that has emerged from the shadows of Rosemont and a new king has been crowned. We present to you... Kings! (http://kingsbowlamerica.com/rosemont/)



Kings is a lounge style bowling alley featuring a full service restaurant with a diverse food and dink menu. Inside are two bars with some of the tastiest cocktails I've had the pleasure of pounding down. There are also billiard tables if all that other stuff wasn't enough for you.

We will be hosting from 9 pm to midnight so come on down and hang with us! Although it's not confirmed yet, I'm trying to work out having a complimentary photo booth set up for anyone who wants to have their picture taken to remember our magical time together. Aww~

Spread the word and we hope to see everybody there! Keep posted for updates from either NinjaJedi007, YoungBirdcall or myself as they come along OR feel free to leave a message on this thread or via PM! n_n

P.S. Cosplay has been approved by the bar but keep in mind it should follow dress code appropriate for a public place.

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WHERE: Kings (http://kingsbowlamerica.com/rosemont/)
5505 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018
WHEN: Thursday, May 16th from 9PM - midnight

FEATURES
-Full restauant and bar
-Thursdays are ladies night at Kings which means free bowling for the girls!
-Billiards
-Everlasting friendship
- ???
-Profit

BONUS STUFF!
RonDo's Bowling Challenge 2013
Beat me (Rondo) at a single game of bowling and I'll buy any drink on the menu with the exception of the big baller or wine bottles (Will contribute a third of the cost). Yes, it does include King's Big Balls for two.
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This post has been edited by HiroEcks: 17 March 2013 - 09:17 PM

[-JUNK-]

I know I will be there!

[MsLovelyCookie]

If by chance I'm free, I'll stop by to say hello in person instead of by web cam.

[KungPowKirby]

I'll be there after the meet and greet- though i might be late.

[YoungBirdcall]

HiroEcks, on 14 February 2013 - 09:35 PM, said:

those handsome, charismatic, and awesome guys

I knew I liked you for a reason.

[NinjaJedi007]

I hope everyone likes to have fun because we'll have an endless supply that night for sure

[rondo]

Here we go.

RonDo's Bowling Challenge 2013
Beat me at a single game of bowling and I'll buy any drink on the menu with the exception of the big baller or wine bottles (Will contribute a third of the cost). Yes, it does include King's Big Balls for two.

This post has been edited by rondo: 15 February 2013 - 10:15 AM

[rondo]

I'd still love to see a group head to Hofbrauhaus (Now Open, Finally!), grab a pint, and dance on benches and get some photos..especially those in cosplay.

[KungPowKirby]

I will be bringing my two roomates who are brand new to ACen with me! Should be fun!

[YoungBirdcall]

KungPowKirby, on 15 February 2013 - 11:40 AM, said:

I will be bringing my two roomates who are brand new to ACen with me! Should be fun! />

The more, the merrier!

[Wingy Baby]

Awww yeaaa!

[HiroEcks]

rondo, on 15 February 2013 - 10:04 AM, said:

RonDo's Bowling Challenge 2013
Beat me at a single game of bowling and I'll buy any drink on the menu with the exception of the big baller or wine bottles (Will contribute a third of the cost). Yes, it does include King's Big Balls for two.

I added your challenge up to the original post for the entire world to see! And yes, Hafbrauhaus can be a post stop as long as it's open. Kings closes at midnight on thursdays. Not to positive about the others but I know a few of them are later in the Park area.

[Wingypoo]

Might stop on out there. Askin my friend and roomate if they're interested as well. Looks like a fun time.

[NinjaJedi007]

rondo, on 15 February 2013 - 10:12 AM, said:

I'd still love to see a group head to Hofbrauhaus (Now Open, Finally!)

Hofbrau closes at 11 pm on Thursday unfortunately. I would be down stop in some other day, sing songs, and clash steins! More info on The Park, and all the establishments, can be found here....

http://www.rosemont....at_rosemont.php

[brasilianman]

I'm so down!!!! Looking forward to it.

[dorkatlarge]

Count me in. I should have no trouble getting to Kings around 9 PM Thursday, and I won't have to wake up early the next morning.

[XenoBlade]

Im there for sure.

[excel excel]

AWWWWW YEAH! Im in fer sure! You should post this on the Anime Central Facebook page as well

[Femme Fatale]

Deal me in.

[HiroEcks]

excel excel, on 15 February 2013 - 10:45 PM, said:

AWWWWW YEAH! Im in fer sure! You should post this on the Anime Central Facebook page as well />

I'm going to make a FB event once I finalize a few other details. Last year we got a good bunch of randoms who just saw the event and decided to come out and it was super fun!

[NinjaJedi007]

Hearing this from everyone is making me super excited. I can't wait to party with all of you. That is all.

[-JUNK-]

Im so excited!

[SupremeKai]

Will definitely have to get off my but and go to this

[KungPowKirby]

SupremeKai, on 16 February 2013 - 09:45 AM, said:

Will definitely have to get off my but and go to this

And the forum meet and greet

[Isamu]

excel excel, on 15 February 2013 - 10:45 PM, said:

AWWWWW YEAH! Im in fer sure! You should post this on the Anime Central Facebook page as well />

Odd, considering you never make it to the forum meet n greet and you started that one.

[NinjaJedi007]

The answer is obvious: we all must go to every meet & greet.

[KungPowKirby]

NinjaJedi007, on 16 February 2013 - 03:19 PM, said:

The answer is obvious: we all must go to every meet & greet.

Thats exactly what I've been saying!

[brasilianman]

Be like Kamina "Believe in me, who believes in you!!!"

I believe you all have to go and enjoy this and have as much fun before the actual con starts!!!

[Isamu]

Thursday will be both hectic and fun. Getting the chance to see people I haven't seen for a year, the casino, eating, forum meet, late nite meet, and whatever else might get put on my to do list. Also hope some people ate willing to take the hellfire challenge.

[MetalGravy]

I'm in.