ClayManiacs

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Biltmore Summer Evening Concerts (http://www.biltmore.com/plan/calendar/calendar_summer.shtml)

Hotel and Biltmore Estate Ticket Packages (http://www.biltmore.com/plan/tickets/hotel_area.shtml)

Venue ticket info to follow.

Tickets on sale May 23rd!

The Inn at Biltmore is reported to already be sold out.  This was posted at CV:


Biltmore Maniacs
ILClaymate (Angela)
KSChristian4Clay (Meesa)
Marilyn
Claymaniac113078 (Cindy)
Lainey
Loopy
Pamela
Glory (Diane)
Heather
MackNCSU (Mackenzie)
NCSandHillsDeb (DebbieH)
Woodstock854 (Debbie)
wvclayfan (Lindsay)
Tiffany
Sjlogghe  (Sarah)
Wisconsinmaniac  (Barbara)
Invisible Touch (Molly)
Grammaof6 (GrammaBarb)
clayharmony (Johanna)
mimi (Marlene)
Wilsonclaymate (Barbara)
Moonshot (Michelle)
Sundancer

Biltmore area hotel listing can be found here. (http://www.biltmore.com/plan/asheville/other.shtml)

I'm planning on going to Asheville.  Myself and a couple other Maniacs have booked a room at the Sleep Inn mentioned above.  :purpbana  Is it August yet??

Marilyn got us a room somewhere, so count us in!  :bouncy

We're coming for this one too - we booked at the Country iNN and suites - $110.00 a night. Lainey and Loopy!!

Looking forward to a  clustered claymaniac clayfestival in N.C and looks like Philly  too this year!


I can hardly wait!

Elaine

yayay

I'm gonna come to this one too!  :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy

Looks like Clay is rocking my bday month this year!  :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy

And Elaine.... I looooove you!

I need your phone number again... my phone self destructed!

                                            I AM PLANNING ON GOING TO THIS ONE I THINK WOODY IS ALSO DO WE NEED TO MAKE HOTEL RESERVATIONS SEEMS KINDA EARLY.OH I FORGET THIS IS CLAY :bigsmile

I am planning to go to this one, too. I am hoping to work out a ride, tickets, and a room with some of you.  I know Lindsay (wvclayfan) is considering going, too.   :bouncy

Too bad you're not over 50.  You could've gotten a discount with me.   :bigsmile    :roflmao

Very true!  I did get an AAA discount though so atleast I got something!!  :highfive

Geez, Ang you should have let me make the reservation, unfortunately I qualify for the over 50!!!!!!!!

Debbie

Is the over 50 discount more than the AAA discount or can you take both?  I heard that the Sleep Inn is booked up now for that night.  Not sure if its true or not but I think I read that on another board.  Maybe we can still use your discount when we check out?

:giggle  :waiting

I belong to AARP.  :lol

Want to use my discount?

AY ~ are you going to Asheville??  :please


Meesa ~ say what?  You just couldn't wait to turn 50, eh??  :lol

I am a card carrying member of AARP. Since Grandma is a member and lives in my house, I can be a member for free. Basically I use it for different discounts. I also have AAA so I can use which ever is cheapest.  :bigsmile

I'm also going to this one.

:yes :whoot I just got the all-clear from my boss this morning! :wheee

Meesa - My parents are members of AARP. Almost makes me want to move back home. :lol

I have just made reservations for the Sleep Inn.  :wheee Now I have to pray that things work out and I can make it!  :please

Yay Shaikey!  I'll add you to the list.  :thumb

3 cheeseheads & 1 gopher coming to this! :lol

Hi folks,

Please add me to the list...is anyone able to purchase a ticket on my behalf?  I'll send you the $$ early...etc...I can't access ticketmaster during the day...it is blocked by my school district's filter...  ...any hope or interest in group seats?

~~ Johanna  

Marilyn and I are staying at the Sleep Inn!  :bouncy

Pamela

Please add Mimi and I to the list going to Biltmore

Some interesting tidbits posted by mymoam2 @ CV via OFC:

Huh? Yah Meesa, how'd ya do that?

                                     HOW BIG IS THIS VENUE.... THANKS

Glory ~ I've read between 2000-3000 depending on the location.

CLAYONLINE (http://www.clayonline.com/)

Hi Everyone, I have 4 Reserved tickets I would like to sell to Ashville concert.

Barbara(WilsonClaymate)& I were both lucky and we ended up with 8 Reserved tickets....Since we(Barbara,Clayharmony(Johanna)& I) are planning to stay together we were hoping to sit together also...thus the reason for so many tickets----Barbara was lucky& so was I...however we only need 4. I will be selling mine,as Barb's are a few rows closer than mine were.  Mine are SECT Z C,seats 27-30.(these face the gardens)..If anyone is interested please PM me. I will be selling them for what I paid for them($252.00) plus postage for sending them...however if you are planning to go the night before to Cary then I will be glad to hand deliver them....THANKS!!!!!!!

Hi~ Did everyone planning to go to Ashville get your Reserved seats today?????If not I have a deal for YOU....Barbara(WilsonClaymate) and I were both lucky the day of the pre-sale...however we both got tickets,and now we have 4 to many....I will be selling mine...as Barbara's are a few rows closer than mine were.  Mine are in SECT ZC, seats 27-30(facing the gardens)...If anyone is interested I will sell them for what I paid($252.00),plus postage to mail them.....that is unless you are planning to go to the Cary Concert, then I will be glad to hand deliver them....I would like to sell them all together, but will consider selling them in 2's......Thanks!!!!!!

TICKET IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE!

Thanks.  :smile

ASHEVILLE TICKETS FOR SALE


I Have 3 tickets on the Garden Side
Row Y Seats 30,31 & 32
Total my cost 187.50-

Will email tickets when payment clears

One ticket for sale:

Reserved Seating
V Side- Row ZB

You'll be sitting next to a great, funny Claymaniac! (not me if it makes a difference :para )

Cost of ticket: $62.50

Will e-mail upon receiving payment.

My oh my....look at all those tickets for sale!  I sure hope ya'll are still coming.  :rofl  Me thinks I need to upgrade too!  :giggle

Our pre-party is in the works!  Well, atleast we have the party planners...its a start, right?  Stay tuned for more details here! :wheee

:wave Hellllloooo Asheville concert-goers!

We're in the midst of planning our pre-concert get-together and wanted your opinion on where we should eat. We have two restaurant options: T.G.I. Fridays (http://www.tgifridays.com/main_flash.html) or La Paz (http://www.lapaz.com/)

At T.G.I. Fridays, each party guest will be able to order off of the menu. However, the person Angela spoke with couldn't guarantee we'd be able to have the party room all to ourselves (since there are only approx. 25 of us). They may need to seat their regular guests in there if they get busy.

For two hours, La Paz can offer us their "Private Dinning" room for $25 plus 18% gratuity. The room comfortably seats 25, but 30 would be cramped. They offer a "Combo Buffet" featuring chicken fajitas, beef tacos and all of the fixins' for $10/person. Including the room cost, gratuity and buffet, each person (if there are 25) would pay approximately $12.80.

Naturally, there are pros and cons to each place. If you could, please post and let us know your restaurant choice. Feel free to ask additional questions before deciding!

:thx

The private dining room would be nice so that we could enjoy each others company without interruption- and the price is not bad, either.
This sounds good to me. But will there be salads and stuff as well as the beef and chicken etc.? Can we get a more comprehensive idea of what it offer? I mean, is there a "menu" for the combo buffet- and does it include drinks?

I vote for LaPaz- but will go along with the majority

LaPaz sounds good to me, too.  I happen to LOVE Mexican food.  And a private dining room sounds good. 

But I will be happy with whatever y'all decide.  I'll just be happy to be there with all of you!!!  :bigsmile

THANKS, Clandy and Lindsay for all your hard work!!!   :clap :clap

I agree with Marilyn, would be great to have a room all to ourselves.  And I could eat Mexican food every day of the week!!!!!!!!  But if the majority wants TGIF's that is fine too, unfortunately, I will eat most anything!!!!!!   :lol

Shhh … I’m sneaking from work because I figured these questions would be asked. All of this information is directly from the La Paz Web site:

Combo Buffet:

• Appetizers: chips, red salsa and queso dip
  Char-grilled marinated chicken breast with grilled onions, red and gold bell peppers
  Seasoned ground beef tacos
  Fresh soft flour and crisp corn tortillas
  Guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce
  Grated cheddar cheese, sour cream
  Mexican rice and black beans

ETA: I just spoke with the catering director. The soft beverages (tea, coke, water, etc) are included in the price of the buffet. Those who wish to have cocktails can either pay for them at the bar, run a tab with the server or do one master check and divide it evenly. He said most of the cocktails run between $5-$7.

This sounds yummy, actually. I will email Meesa to see what she wants to do.

La Paz sounds good!

Marlene, Johanna and I vote for LaPaz because we like the idea of having a room to ourselves.


One question - if anyone feels like what is on the buffet would be too spicy (dietary restrictions), is there a possibility to order off the menu?  Just wondering    :dunno

Well, we still have about 5-6 more people to hear from but it looks like La Paz is the favorite so far!  :thumb

WilsonBarb ~ I'm not sure.   I'll have to defer to Lindsay since she is in contact with those at La Paz.  :smile


ETA:  Heather (heater) has a friend who works at the Biltmore and he recommended the La Paz so it must be pretty good.

Barb - The catering manager said we are welcome to order off of the menu, but it's one of those either/or things. Either the entire group orders from the menu, or we all eat the buffet.

I had originally only posted the buffet option because I thought there were going to be close to 25 of us. I wanted to make it easy on us and the restaurant when it came to checks/pricing. However, the number has decreased to about 15. Would everyone rather order from the menu? I want to try and accomodate everyone's needs as best as possible.

When it comes to everyone ordering from the menu, Michael (the catering manager) did caution me that it could take awhile for everyone to pay. The restaurant can get extremely busy and, with being only two blocks from the Biltmore, that Saturday could be very hectic. I'm not trying to discourage ordering from the menu, but I just wanted to make everyone aware. There are always options!

Right now, the room is ours from 5-7 p.m. But, I can change the time or cancel the room at any point.

Did that help? Or did I just confuse everyone more? :para

It sounds good to me Lindsey and I like the buffet. I agree that would be quicker then ordering from the menu.

The buffet sounds good and the time is great.  Can't wait to see all of you then.

Thanks for planning this for us.    :clap     :clap

I would love to be able to have our own room!

I've experienced both (restaurant seating, private room) and it's just more FUN when we have our own room!  We can talk, and mingle and generally shmooze, which is difficult to do in the restaurant without annoying the other patrons.

I vote for La Paz toO!

Thanks y'all!

I VOTE FOR BUFFET- QUICKER-MORE TIME TO TALK!!

La Paz sounds good.

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The house alone sits on 4 acres. Can you imagine having so much money that you can build this for a vacation home?

:wave Hi Party Peeps!

I just wanted to give you a heads-up ...

Please bring CASH or CHECK to pay for dinner at La Paz. The entire bill (except for whatever alcoholic beverages you purchase on your own) will be on one check for convenience sake.

When I get a better idea of how many people will be attending, I'll be able to give you a more concrete price per person.

Thanks so much for your understanding! :bigsmile

Sounds GREAT to me!!!  :bigsmile :clap :clap :clap

It all sounds wonderful!  Thanks to Clandy and Lindsay for your hard work!

GrammaBarb... I can't see any of your pictures!  :boohoohoooooo:

I've been to Biltmore several times...it's amazing!  Clay...in the mountains...under the stars.....  :thud

Hey everyone!! I am looking for 2 good/great tickets to this show. Seats dont even have to be together even though I would like them to be! LOL! PM me or something! LOL! 

Just got home from 10 days in the wilderness (no internet, no cell)  :bigsmile so didn't realise my pictures turned into the dreaded red X. O well, the joint is HUGE! Guess we'll just have to wait and see the little summer 'cottage' in person on August 11th!  :wink

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I have 3 tickets for sale for this show.

Section V, Row X, Seats 13, 14, 15  $63 each, which is what I paid for them.

Debbie

I HAVE ONE EXTRA TICKET FOR THIS SOLD OUT SHOW

GARDEN SIDE
ROW U
SEAT 4

$60.00

PM me if interested.

Barbara

:wave Hello concert buddies!

I spoke with Michael, catering coordinator at LaPaz, earlier this week. I confirmed our reservations for 5-7 p.m. the evening of the concert. As I posted earlier, the buffet includes soft drinks/iced tea.

I'm not sure if there are vegetarians in the group, but there will be vegetarian options on the buffet as well.

Only two weeks to go!  :purpbana

Ticket for sale Row y seat 32 on the G side
$62.50 $50.00