Pittsburgh Concert Fans :) : Martina McBride

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Calling all July 29th Pittsburgh concert attendees!

I posted a comment on the "tour" page and several of you have already DM'd me, but I figured that I should start an official thread about this topic. As you may know, there are currently almost 30 (yes, 30!) fan club members attending this show! I thought it would be really fun to try to get as many of us together as possible before the show for dinner.

The show is scheduled on a Friday night, and anyone that knows Pittsburgh (or any larger city) knows the traffic jams that can ensue during the rush hour, especially on a Friday night. Heidi and I have been looking into booking a restaurant for us to dine at- right at Station Square, the location of the venue -so we can be parked and eat there well before show time, and not have to worry about getting stuck in traffic.

There are many restaurants there, but some can be rather pricey. We've looked at all of the choices, and we have narrowed the field down to a couple of options:
1) Book a dining room just for those attending the concert and have a "banquet menu" that may run around $25 a person. (This includes drink, salad, baked pasta, main course, and dessert.) This is, unfortunately, necessary for a group this size-including our guests-but there is most likely no hall "fee."
2) Dine on our own in smaller groups at restaurants of our choice.

We'd definitely like to get your feedback on what you'd like to do! We're also still waiting to hear from a couple of places, but would love to know what you're thinking at this point. We'll post any additional information that we get!

In case you're interested, here's a link to some of the restaurants in that exact area.
http://www.urbanspoon.com/n/23/2227/Pittsburgh/Station-Square-restaurants

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Ashlee

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Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 6:12 PM

Curly,
This sounds like a great idea, I just have to make sure that I can get off work early that day. I was just planning on driving up after work, but this sounds like a better idea :) As for where, I think that the dining room option sounds better to me. I think if you were to order everything that you get on this menu anywhere else, it would be about that price anyway. :)
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CandyMakerCS

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Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 6:23 PM

Wow...30 FC members plus guests?? That's great.

Since I don't really know anything about the places available...you locals are probably better for picking venue. Though #1 sound like it would fit the crowd and allow for visiting and such more than fitting into different groups at restaurants. Which rooms/restaurants are you looking into? Do you have a count with guests? I'll more than likely be alone. I'll be staying in that area so anything I can do to help let me know.
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dassateacher

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Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 6:35 PM

I'm up for the dining room option, so we can all be together before the concert. That would be my choice. But...I'm game for anything!
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Dayna

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Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 6:46 PM

i feel like i should go to this show.. lol..
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kargo

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Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 7:05 PM

Dining Room sounds great...........see how alot more of the fans feel. That will be an "awesome" night. Everyone remember to bring your fans from the FC Party.
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Curlygirl

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Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 7:08 PM

Dayna wrote:
i feel like i should go to this show.. lol..
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YES, Dayna, you SHOULD!!! And, YES, we will need an exact count, so the more people that can give some feedback, the better! Thanks!!
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Dayna

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Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 7:15 PM

haha I SHOULD but i SHOULDN'T if you know what i mean... :) so I probably won't .. Im saving up for some other shows!!
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Ashley Ann

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Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 8:07 PM

Dayna....you SHOULD come haha
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HeidiMorris

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Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 5:59 AM

If possible, we'd like people to RSVP as soon as they're able. If we wait too long, the dinning rooms may be booked.
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leigh51

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Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 6:41 AM

As much as I would love to go, I think I have to wait for her official tour. Can't swing it. Wish I could so I could meet all you fabulous folks. In due time. Can't wait for that day.
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Ross

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Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 7:40 AM

Paula and I will be over for this show and would probably have headed to somewhere like Houlihans.

We're happy to join your gang of diners as long as they serve standard American/Italian food. Sadly, I don't do Chinese, Japanese, Mexican etc - in fact I'm not too keen on English food come to think of it
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jensant

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Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 7:52 AM

My sister, my friend and I were already planning on going up early so let us know what the plans are :) So excited!!
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Curlygirl

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Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 8:06 AM

Ross wrote:
Paula and I will be over for this show and would probably have headed to somewhere like Houlihans.

We're happy to join your gang of diners as long as they serve standard American/Italian food. Sadly, I don't do Chinese, Japanese, Mexican etc - in fact I'm not too keen on English food come to think of it

Ross!! We're looking at either American or Italian, so you're safe. We'll probably have an RSVP date to sign up next week to reserve your spot, so stay tuned, everyone...Excited!!!
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HeidiMorris

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Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 12:21 PM

jensant wrote:
My sister, my friend and I were already planning on going up early so let us know what the plans are :) So excited!!

Awesome! Stay tuned to this thread for more info....

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Ed

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Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 3:24 PM

The only restaurants that Maria and I have gone to at Station Square are Houlihan's, Hard Rock, and Grand Concourse. I've eaten at Buca di Beppo, but not at Station Square, so I don't know what they have for large groups. So, I guess I don't have an opinion. I would be interested to hear what you find out.

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Curlygirl

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Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 6:05 PM

Anyone coming in from Ohio have any feedback? We'd love to hear from you, and anyone else attending the show.
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~Banner Girl~

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Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 8:11 PM

aww sounds like fun! I would just cater the get together if ya all pay for my plane ticket LOL!
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HeidiMorris

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Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 1:19 PM

We are going to need to make a reservation by Monday if possible. Rooms are filling quickly! Please RSVP in this thread--that is the easiest way for us to keep track.

It looks like we'll probably be going with Buca di Beppo.

Most importantly, please don't RSVP "yes" if you're unsure. Adding people as time draws nearer isn't so much of a problem. However, if we confirm 25 people and only 15 show up--those meals will have to be paid for.

Neither Kim nor I have the money to pay for "no shows."

I'm not trying to be harsh. I just want everyone to know *exactly* what the situation is.
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Eric

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Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 2:42 PM

HeidiMorris wrote:
We are going to need to make a reservation by Monday if possible. Rooms are filling quickly! Please RSVP in this thread--that is the easiest way for us to keep track.

It looks like we'll probably be going with Buca di Beppo.

Most importantly, please don't RSVP "yes" if you're unsure. Adding people as time draws nearer isn't so much of a problem. However, if we confirm 25 people and only 15 show up--those meals will have to be paid for.

Neither Kim nor I have the money to pay for "no shows."

I'm not trying to be harsh. I just want everyone to know *exactly* what the situation is.
â��The best index to a person's character is (a) how he treats people who can't do him any good, and (b) how he treats people who can't fight back.â��

Okay...count me as an official yes.
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Curlygirl

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Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 6:31 PM

Thanks, Heidi, for posting this! If/when you all RSVP, please remember to tell us how many to make a reservation for in your party (i.e. if you are bringing guest(s)). This is NOT a "fan club members only" dinner party...anyone attending the show with you, the fan club member, can attend!

Anyone that has any specific questions, please feel free to DM Heidi or myself. We have the banquet menu that we'll email you so that we can start making some choices of what we want to eat that night, too.
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