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Etsy Chicago Meet Up: September 10, 2009
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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!

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Sept. 1, 2009 at 10:23 a.m. allthingswhite

So close to home, wish I could be there !!!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 10:36 a.m. shopgoodgrace

oh how fun! wish I could be there! one of my favorite cities ever. :)

Sept. 1, 2009 at 10:38 a.m. Morado

My fav city! Been there a couple of times :o)
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Sept. 1, 2009 at 10:42 a.m. evihan

I wish I could attend to the meeting....:-)but I live in Istanbbbuuullll:-))

Sept. 1, 2009 at 10:59 a.m. spacejam

i wish i could be there..but it is too far from Germany =)

Sept. 1, 2009 at 10:59 a.m. lovelygifts

I love Chicago! Wish I could be there!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 10:59 a.m. HeartlessArts

yay Chicago!!! FeltandPaper will be in town visiting me (and Renegade!) then, hopefully we can make it!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:01 a.m. blueskyclouds

Oh, I so want to go!!!!!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:02 a.m. shantishanty

i miss my sweet home chicago! but the winters in austin are much nicer!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:02 a.m. Fairyfolk

I wan'a come! Have fun.
Blessings and magic for a great fair and show us lots of amazing stuff.

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:04 a.m. steinschmuckdesign

Uhhhh,
I would love to be there!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:04 a.m. BlueShoeStudio

Say a Big HELLO to The Cows for me!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:09 a.m. MichelleBrusegaard

Nuts! I won't be getting into Chicago for the show til Friday night. But I'll definitely be visiting the etsy booth!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:11 a.m. uncharted

i'll be there! really looking forward to it!!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:13 a.m. girlsavage

It's on my calender, I hope to make it!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:16 a.m. CircaCeramics

*fingers crossed*

Hoping to make it!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:19 a.m. janarchy

I'll be there. :)

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:21 a.m. VintageEyeFashion

Y'all have fun!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:26 a.m. babook

i want to go if i can go : )

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:27 a.m. greeniebeanrecycle

on my calendar! I'll be there!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:34 a.m. FrillyButts

How fun! I wish I could go...:( I love Chicago!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:35 a.m. thebestvintage

Might try to make this one!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:42 a.m. mincingmockingbird

The Frantic Meerkat and I will have a booth there! Won't make it to the meetup unfortunately - our plane gets in too late.

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:43 a.m. jazjewelz

I'll be there!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:44 a.m. feltandpaper

I'll be there all the way from FL with my Chicago friend Heartless Arts!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:45 a.m. girltuesdayjewelry

sounds like a great time!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:45 a.m. MissPompadour

Beauty!!!!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:49 a.m. recycledwares

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.

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:52 a.m. DalkullanJewelry

I'll try to make it, I live in Chicagoland! Woot!!!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 12:45 p.m. spaceoddities

Awesome! Going to try to make it!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 12:50 p.m. buttercupbloom

Hey! Have fun guys!!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 1:38 p.m. paramountvintage

have fun chicago!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 1:42 p.m. VixVintage

So close to home.

Sept. 1, 2009 at 1:51 p.m. Artulia

I hope to make it- love Chicago!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 2:02 p.m. MelissaSue

Absolutely, I will be there!!!

Looking forward to it :D

Wheaton IL, represented, hahahaa

Sept. 1, 2009 at 2:08 p.m. MelissaSue

(also going to renegade, excited to see everyone there too!)

Sept. 1, 2009 at 2:13 p.m. KarmaRox

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

Sept. 1, 2009 at 2:41 p.m. olliegraphic

Hey, I'm in Chicago!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 2:53 p.m. AnniesWearableArt

My old 'stomping grounds' when I flew for the wonderful and now defunct Midway Airlines (RIP Midway!!)
Hoping to make the trip!!!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 3:18 p.m. KBShimmer

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!

Sept. 1, 2009 at 3:19 p.m. thecluelesscrafter

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.

Sept. 1, 2009 at 4:26 p.m. MetroGypsy

I'll be in NYC, but bring it home Chicago! :)

Sept. 1, 2009 at 5:28 p.m. essimar

I will see you there, at Catalyst (9/10) and Renegade with Timber(9/12+13). xo

Sept. 1, 2009 at 7:35 p.m. Zooguu

We'll be at Renegade Chicago!! We're not arriving until the 11th, though, so we can't make it to Catalyst.

Sept. 1, 2009 at 8:09 p.m. kelsodoesntdance

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

Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:36 p.m. pesmou

Looking forward to meeting those of you who can join us on the 10th! Maria

Sept. 2, 2009 at 12:06 a.m. FeltInspired

woo hoo--I'll definitely be there! Thanks for organizing the event!!

Sept. 2, 2009 at 1:02 a.m. hellobrowneyes

Oh, I'll be there! Can't wait! :)

Sept. 2, 2009 at 8:43 a.m. opendoorstudio

LOve it... Cant wait to meet you all in person. yahoo

Sept. 2, 2009 at 9:47 a.m. RedRavenStudios

I'll be there vending! Please stop by and visit, can't wait to meet you all! Yay Chicago!

Sept. 2, 2009 at 9:52 a.m. VixVintage

I can't wait to meet you all!

Sept. 2, 2009 at 12:14 p.m. KarmaRox

"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/

Sept. 2, 2009 at 1:02 p.m. VintageScraps

Oh Pooh! I'm flying to my home town this week, but leaving Saturday! Would have loved to attend the show :(

Sept. 2, 2009 at 2:22 p.m. noodleandlou

i'll miss the meet up...but i'll see you at the Fair!! yahooo!

Sept. 2, 2009 at 2:25 p.m. JBSoaps

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

Sept. 2, 2009 at 2:42 p.m. JuliaWixtrom

You are only blocks from my train station, will try to make it.

Sept. 2, 2009 at 3:22 p.m. ZNZN

see you there. go chicago!

Sept. 2, 2009 at 3:39 p.m. EJPcreations

I WANNA GO!!!

Sept. 2, 2009 at 3:44 p.m. akmason

I think I will be going.

Sept. 2, 2009 at 4:05 p.m. akmason

I checked my calendar I will be there.

Sept. 2, 2009 at 4:16 p.m. BareTree

We'll be at Renegade vending! Also going to try and make it to the meet up!

Sept. 2, 2009 at 4:31 p.m. Yayahandicraft

Good luck every body!!
Have fun and enjoy that magical CITY

Sept. 2, 2009 at 4:41 p.m. ricochetwaves

see you at RENEGADE!
yay!

Sept. 2, 2009 at 5:58 p.m. deltadawndesigns17

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!

Sept. 2, 2009 at 8:06 p.m. tinymishaps

So close! Would be there if I weren't teaching a night class ;/. Have fun in Chi.

Sept. 2, 2009 at 10:43 p.m. ThePortobelloRd

I can't wait to meet you! Nan

Sept. 3, 2009 at 12:15 a.m. sycamoreboutique

Sounds like a must see event. Planning to go. Angela

Sept. 3, 2009 at 7:05 a.m. bytheway

What a great opportunity! Thanks for getting out and about :)

Sept. 3, 2009 at 10:41 a.m. getintimidnated

Nice! Will definitely be there. <:0)

Sept. 3, 2009 at 11:55 a.m. agnusdei

I rsvp'd yes but now I'm getting nervous to go by myself. shucks.

Sept. 5, 2009 at 2:18 a.m. leavesofglass

I'll see you there!

Sept. 5, 2009 at 10:37 a.m. NiBuDesign

Would love to come!

Sept. 5, 2009 at 7 p.m. SkyDreams

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..

Sept. 6, 2009 at 1:26 a.m. Craftsquatch

I live like half an hour away, but I think I'm too nervous a person to meet fellow Etsians haha.

Sept. 6, 2009 at 7:33 a.m. MapleShadeKids

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.

Sept. 8, 2009 at 9:03 a.m. FabbyDolls

Love Chicago!! Best wishes there..

Sept. 8, 2009 at 7:58 p.m. jessgonacha

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.

Sept. 8, 2009 at 9:44 p.m. tpdesign

I am so going to try to make it...

Sept. 8, 2009 at 11:31 p.m. ThePerfectMatch

I csn't wait! See you all on Thursday!

Sept. 9, 2009 at 9:34 a.m. ArtmakersWorldsAlpha

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.

Sept. 9, 2009 at 8:53 p.m. allisonmooney

Looking forward to meeting people tomorrow night!

Sept. 9, 2009 at 10:37 p.m. pesmou

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

Sept. 10, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. donovanbeeson

I thought I'd already RSVP'd, but here it goes again, just in case.

Sept. 10, 2009 at 10:32 a.m. foxymoxiegirl

I'll be there!

Sept. 10, 2009 at 11:22 a.m. ToxicInk

I'm looking forward to meeting you!

Sept. 10, 2009 at 11:28 a.m. PetitOiseau

is it too late to RSVP?

Sept. 10, 2009 at 11:58 a.m. girltuesdayjewelry

sounds like a great time! Have fun!

Sept. 10, 2009 at 12:08 p.m. lovelygifts

I love Chicago!

Sept. 10, 2009 at 12:42 p.m. cricketapollo

Am going to try to make it tonight (if I'm not too exhausted by then). Will definitely go to Renegade this weekend, tho!

Sept. 10, 2009 at 12:55 p.m. babook

Beauty night,beauty city with the carft night ''Etsy '' http://www.babook.etsy.com/

Sept. 10, 2009 at 1:11 p.m. stellaloella

I'll be there tonight -- driving down from Milwaukee. Looking forward to seeing many familiar faces in Chicago and meeting some new Etsians, too.

Sept. 10, 2009 at 1:18 p.m. VixVintage

I'm leaving soon for Chicago, can't wait to meet up with you all!

Sept. 10, 2009 at 1:32 p.m. paramountvintage

what a fun event. HAVE FUN!

Sept. 10, 2009 at 1:48 p.m. ThePortobelloRd

Sorry I wont be able to come tonight. Have fun!

Sept. 10, 2009 at 2:09 p.m. Knitspin

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.

Sept. 10, 2009 at 2:33 p.m. snappyshop

I wish so much that I could be there in my hometown tonight! Have fun everybody!

Sept. 10, 2009 at 4:03 p.m. tidalliving

Ahh, I love the windy city... such a great place! Too bad it couldn't be covered live online.

Have fun everyone!

Sept. 10, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. spinalfusion

we will be there!

Sept. 10, 2009 at 4:45 p.m. EarthGirlKnits

NO! I just left for school last weekend! Oh well. :(

Sept. 10, 2009 at 5:16 p.m. vital

Awesome! Count us in!

Sept. 10, 2009 at 5:46 p.m. BBBDesigns

I am on my way .....hope traffic is not toooooo bad. very interested in meeting Etsy Staff.

Sept. 10, 2009 at 10:10 p.m. YourTime

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!

Sept. 10, 2009 at 10:25 p.m. breadandroses

Hope you have a great time! Come to Cleveland soon.

Sept. 10, 2009 at 11:01 p.m. BBBDesigns

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

Sept. 11, 2009 at 10:02 a.m. pesmou

Thanks everyone who came out tonight. I enjoyed meeting folks and hearing your stories. Maria

Sept. 11, 2009 at 11:31 a.m. ToxicInk

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!

Sept. 11, 2009 at 11:38 a.m. stellaloella

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...

Sept. 11, 2009 at 3:14 p.m. CountAightBlah

Oh no! I forgot photos were taken, I would've struck a pose. Haha, well I had fun meeting you guys!

Sept. 11, 2009 at 10:27 p.m. bhangtiez

so close...yet so far away...have fun!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 7:14 a.m. RedBracelet

Have a good time there - we will be thinking about you all

Oct. 7, 2009 at 10:36 p.m. HeartFeltByAviva

Any chance you'll be at the Renegade show in December?

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