UPDATE: Just a friendly reminder that this is tonight, friends!
[The following was originally published September 1, 2009.]
Hey, Windy City types! We’re heading out to the Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago next week, and we’d love to say hello to each and every one of you while we’re there. If you are in the area, please join Etsy’s CEO Maria Thomas, VP of Community Matt Stinchcomb, and Marketing Director Nizzi Renaud for another classic Etsy meet up. We’ll be answering questions about the site, talking about the future of Etsy, and listening to all your ideas.
Come on by, say hello, and have some snacks and drinks on us.
So we know how much food and drink to get, please RSVP here.
Here are the meeting details:
September 10, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
Catalyst Ranch
656 W. Randolph, suite 3W
Chicago, IL
312-207-1710
Post in the comments if we’ll see you at the meet up or at Renegade!
122 comments
Sign in to add your ownallthingswhite says:
So close to home, wish I could be there !!!
2 years ago
shopgoodgrace says:
oh how fun! wish I could be there! one of my favorite cities ever. :)
2 years ago
Morado says:
My fav city! Been there a couple of times :o) http://twitter.com/MoradoShop http://www.facebook.com/MoradoShop
2 years ago
evihan says:
I wish I could attend to the meeting....:-)but I live in Istanbbbuuullll:-))
2 years ago
spacejam says:
i wish i could be there..but it is too far from Germany =)
2 years ago
lovelygifts says:
I love Chicago! Wish I could be there!
2 years ago
HeartlessArts says:
yay Chicago!!! FeltandPaper will be in town visiting me (and Renegade!) then, hopefully we can make it!
2 years ago
blueskyclouds says:
Oh, I so want to go!!!!!
2 years ago
shantishanty says:
i miss my sweet home chicago! but the winters in austin are much nicer!
2 years ago
Fairyfolk says:
I wan'a come! Have fun. Blessings and magic for a great fair and show us lots of amazing stuff.
2 years ago
steinschmuckdesign says:
Uhhhh, I would love to be there!
2 years ago
BlueShoeStudio says:
Say a Big HELLO to The Cows for me!
2 years ago
MichelleBrusegaard says:
Nuts! I won't be getting into Chicago for the show til Friday night. But I'll definitely be visiting the etsy booth!
2 years ago
uncharted says:
i'll be there! really looking forward to it!!
2 years ago
girlsavage says:
It's on my calender, I hope to make it!
2 years ago
CircaCeramics says:
*fingers crossed* Hoping to make it!
2 years ago
janarchy says:
I'll be there. :)
2 years ago
VintageEyeFashion says:
Y'all have fun!
2 years ago
babook says:
i want to go if i can go : )
2 years ago
greeniebeanrecycle says:
on my calendar! I'll be there!
2 years ago
FrillyButts says:
How fun! I wish I could go...:( I love Chicago!
2 years ago
thebestvintage says:
Might try to make this one!
2 years ago
mincingmockingbird says:
The Frantic Meerkat and I will have a booth there! Won't make it to the meetup unfortunately - our plane gets in too late.
2 years ago
jazjewelz says:
I'll be there!
2 years ago
feltandpaper says:
I'll be there all the way from FL with my Chicago friend Heartless Arts!
2 years ago
girltuesdayjewelry says:
sounds like a great time!
2 years ago
MissPompadour says:
Beauty!!!!
2 years ago
recycledwares says:
darn, and i just moved to Texas from Michigan. now it's way too far to drive. :( i'm so bummed that i'm gonna miss ya.
2 years ago
DalkullanJewelry says:
I'll try to make it, I live in Chicagoland! Woot!!!
2 years ago
spaceoddities says:
Awesome! Going to try to make it!
2 years ago
buttercupbloom says:
Hey! Have fun guys!!
2 years ago
paramountvintage says:
have fun chicago!
2 years ago
VixVintage says:
So close to home.
2 years ago
Artulia says:
I hope to make it- love Chicago!
2 years ago
MelissaSue says:
Absolutely, I will be there!!! Looking forward to it :D Wheaton IL, represented, hahahaa
2 years ago
MelissaSue says:
(also going to renegade, excited to see everyone there too!)
2 years ago
KarmaRox says:
I will be at Renegade helping in Abitabite's booth and shopping, of course. We are planning to come to the event on the 10th so please put us down for three people....KJBeads will be coming, too! It's HussyFest, Part Deux! hee hee
2 years ago
olliegraphic says:
Hey, I'm in Chicago!
2 years ago
AnniesWearableArt says:
My old 'stomping grounds' when I flew for the wonderful and now defunct Midway Airlines (RIP Midway!!) Hoping to make the trip!!!
2 years ago
KBShimmer says:
You should stay a few days and head to the Popcorn Festival in Indiana! See Etsy sellers there, and eat popcorn along with 50,000 other shoppers!
2 years ago
thecluelesscrafter says:
I'll be missing this by a day! Visiting the in laws in Evanston, IL but returning home the 10th. Have fun at the meet up.
2 years ago
MetroGypsy says:
I'll be in NYC, but bring it home Chicago! :)
2 years ago
essimar says:
I will see you there, at Catalyst (9/10) and Renegade with Timber(9/12+13). xo
2 years ago
Zooguu says:
We'll be at Renegade Chicago!! We're not arriving until the 11th, though, so we can't make it to Catalyst.
2 years ago
kelsodoesntdance says:
I'll be vending at Renegade but like many others wont fly in from CA until Friday the 11th, buuuuummer! I'll definetly come by the etsy booth at Renegade, I loved the bandanas at the LA & SF Renegades. I cant wait! -Kelso
2 years ago
pesmou says:
Looking forward to meeting those of you who can join us on the 10th! Maria
2 years ago
FeltInspired says:
woo hoo--I'll definitely be there! Thanks for organizing the event!!
2 years ago
hellobrowneyes says:
Oh, I'll be there! Can't wait! :)
2 years ago
opendoorstudio says:
LOve it... Cant wait to meet you all in person. yahoo
2 years ago
RedRavenStudios says:
I'll be there vending! Please stop by and visit, can't wait to meet you all! Yay Chicago!
2 years ago
VixVintage says:
I can't wait to meet you all!
2 years ago
KarmaRox says:
"This is your National *titter* alert system, bringing you a severe *Titter* warning for the Chicagoland area for September 10th thorugh the 15th. Be prepared for numerous aftershocks, possibly strong, for weeks afterward." As quoted from the blog of kjbeads: http://kjbeads.blogspot.com/
2 years ago
VintageScraps says:
Oh Pooh! I'm flying to my home town this week, but leaving Saturday! Would have loved to attend the show :(
2 years ago
noodleandlou says:
i'll miss the meet up...but i'll see you at the Fair!! yahooo!
2 years ago
JBSoaps says:
Oh Man, I wish I could go. But it is CURRICULUM NIGHT night. It is best to see you guys on a weekend, where we are not doing school age things that we normally have to do. I prefer weekends to meet you but since I won't be able to attend. I hope you all have a lot of fun. Rich
2 years ago
JuliaWixtrom says:
You are only blocks from my train station, will try to make it.
2 years ago
ZNZN says:
see you there. go chicago!
2 years ago
EJPcreations says:
I WANNA GO!!!
2 years ago
akmason says:
I think I will be going.
2 years ago
akmason says:
I checked my calendar I will be there.
2 years ago
BareTree says:
We'll be at Renegade vending! Also going to try and make it to the meet up!
2 years ago
Yayahandicraft says:
Good luck every body!! Have fun and enjoy that magical CITY
2 years ago
ricochetwaves says:
see you at RENEGADE! yay!
2 years ago
deltadawndesigns17 says:
Oh, I would love to go, only 35 miles from downtown, but it is my husband's birthday and he probably won't want to go. :) I hope we will be able to hear about what came out of the get together. Have fun!
2 years ago
tinymishaps says:
So close! Would be there if I weren't teaching a night class ;/. Have fun in Chi.
2 years ago
ThePortobelloRd says:
I can't wait to meet you! Nan
2 years ago
sycamoreboutique says:
Sounds like a must see event. Planning to go. Angela
2 years ago
bytheway says:
What a great opportunity! Thanks for getting out and about :)
2 years ago
getintimidnated says:
Nice! Will definitely be there. <:0)
2 years ago
agnusdei says:
I rsvp'd yes but now I'm getting nervous to go by myself. shucks.
2 years ago
leavesofglass says:
I'll see you there!
2 years ago
NiBuDesign says:
Would love to come!
2 years ago
SkyDreams says:
i was so looking forward to meet everyone but, timing is not on my side.. have fun everyone and please let us know how it went! i know it will be some meeting to remember, Matt and KarmaRox in the same room will be something to see and there is most apporachable CEO Maria to talk to;) hope to see you guys sometime..
2 years ago
Craftsquatch says:
I live like half an hour away, but I think I'm too nervous a person to meet fellow Etsians haha.
2 years ago
MapleShadeKids says:
Maybe in Boston sometime? Would LOVE to meet you! The Etsy admin/support is just so amazing :) I couldn't have had such a great first 9 months without you all! I love the wealth of information that you send and rave about Etsy to anyone that will listen :) Thanks and have fun in the windy city.
2 years ago
FabbyDolls says:
Love Chicago!! Best wishes there..
2 years ago
jessgonacha says:
Ooh, I have a booth at Renegade! I'll have to stop by the etsy booth for sure. Wish I was going to be there Thursday for the meet up- darn.
2 years ago
tpdesign says:
I am so going to try to make it...
2 years ago
ThePerfectMatch says:
I csn't wait! See you all on Thursday!
2 years ago
ArtmakersWorldsAlpha says:
Starts at 7pm? And runs till when???? It will be close, I MIGHT be able to go. All depends on that answer. Still waiting for a reply from etsy.
2 years ago
allisonmooney says:
Looking forward to meeting people tomorrow night!
2 years ago
pesmou says:
Hi ArtmakersWorldsAlpha, Our meet ups usually go on for about 2.5 hours. I think it's safe to plan on at least 9 pm and probably longer. Folks can come and go as need be. See you all tomorrow, Maria
2 years ago
donovanbeeson says:
I thought I'd already RSVP'd, but here it goes again, just in case.
2 years ago
foxymoxiegirl says:
I'll be there!
2 years ago
ToxicInk says:
I'm looking forward to meeting you!
2 years ago
PetitOiseau says:
is it too late to RSVP?
2 years ago
girltuesdayjewelry says:
sounds like a great time! Have fun!
2 years ago
lovelygifts says:
I love Chicago!
2 years ago
cricketapollo says:
Am going to try to make it tonight (if I'm not too exhausted by then). Will definitely go to Renegade this weekend, tho!
2 years ago
babook says:
Beauty night,beauty city with the carft night ''Etsy '' http://www.babook.etsy.com/
2 years ago
stellaloella says:
I'll be there tonight -- driving down from Milwaukee. Looking forward to seeing many familiar faces in Chicago and meeting some new Etsians, too.
2 years ago
VixVintage says:
I'm leaving soon for Chicago, can't wait to meet up with you all!
2 years ago
paramountvintage says:
what a fun event. HAVE FUN!
2 years ago
ThePortobelloRd says:
Sorry I wont be able to come tonight. Have fun!
2 years ago
Knitspin says:
Are you only going to be here for one night. It would be really bad if we could not meet you on Saturday at Regenade.
2 years ago
snappyshop says:
I wish so much that I could be there in my hometown tonight! Have fun everybody!
2 years ago
tidalliving says:
Ahh, I love the windy city... such a great place! Too bad it couldn't be covered live online. Have fun everyone!
2 years ago
spinalfusion says:
we will be there!
2 years ago
EarthGirlKnits says:
NO! I just left for school last weekend! Oh well. :(
2 years ago
vital says:
Awesome! Count us in!
2 years ago
BBBDesigns says:
I am on my way .....hope traffic is not toooooo bad. very interested in meeting Etsy Staff.
2 years ago
YourTime says:
Yeah, welcome to our lovely city, Maria, Matt and Nizzi!!! And Stella too, I see :-). Too bad I can't come out and meet all of you, but I ordered good weather for you!
2 years ago
breadandroses says:
Hope you have a great time! Come to Cleveland soon.
2 years ago
BBBDesigns says:
Just got back from the Meet-up and want to thank Maria, Matt, Lauren, Missniz and Barb for a great 'TOWN HALL MEETING'. Everyone was very helpful and informative. See you at the Fair Sat and Sun. Terry & John BBBDesigns
2 years ago
pesmou says:
Thanks everyone who came out tonight. I enjoyed meeting folks and hearing your stories. Maria
2 years ago
ToxicInk says:
That was a perfect meeting! Thanks so much for being so imformative and welcoming! I'll plan on seeing you at the fair over the weekend! Do enjoy your visit while you're in town!
2 years ago
stellaloella says:
Last night was so much fun! It was great to meet so many Etsians in person. Weve posted some photos on the Etsy Flickr account. See if you can spot yourself in these pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/etsylabs/sets/72157622213596517/
2 years ago
CountAightBlah says:
Oh no! I forgot photos were taken, I would've struck a pose. Haha, well I had fun meeting you guys!
2 years ago
bhangtiez says:
so close...yet so far away...have fun!
2 years ago
RedBracelet says:
Have a good time there - we will be thinking about you all
2 years ago
HeartFeltByAviva says:
Any chance you'll be at the Renegade show in December?
2 years ago