SEE OUR NEW YORK CITY ACTIVITIES UPDATE
AS OF FEBRUARY 17, 2010

One of the most important aspects of CirqueCon is facilitating activities and events that allow our guests the opportunity to mingle and acquainted with one another in an understanding and relaxed environment. It's something that brings us together as a community. We have a number of items for the NEW YORK CITY portion of our event, which are detailed below...

A hallmark of CirqueCon, it's our chance to socialize as a group in a much more relaxed, slow-paced setting. We're looking to host our New York City Meet & Greet in either our hotel room or within a specially designated space at "On the Ave" (see HOTELS for further information on accommodations). Just as soon as we know for sure we'll announce a time and place here!

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Well, it was a good idea...

Unfortunately not enough Passionates expressed an interest in taking up member Rich Alford's "Magic Bus" journey from Manhattan to Randall's Island for OVO, then back again, to make it cost effective for either CirqueCon or our members. We had hoped to offer a special ride over and back for no more than $20 round-trip; however, we just couldn't make the financials pull through for less than $45 per person. Therefore, we're sad to announce that the "Magic Bus" is BUST.

Please see the FAQ on our website for directions to OVO at Randall's Island using New York's public transportation: (How do I get to OVO at Randall's Island?)

Be that as it may...

Just because the Magic Bus is a bust, doesn't mean the rest of our OVO evening is - pre-show dinner before OVO is still on! Rich Alford has selected Dallas BBQ in Time's Square for this pre-Cirque show chow-down.

Located at 241 West 42nd Street, between 7th and 8th avenues just off of the Times Sq/42nd St subway stop is Dallas BBQ, the place where NYC denizens have been making themselves at home for over 15 years with the best barbeque in NYC! We know walking around Manhattan is going to make you hungry, so join us at Dallas BBQ before Cirque du Soleil's OVO tonight for excellent salads, big burgers, scruptious smokehouse chicken, steak, fish or ribs! This place is MmmMmmgood!

The owner of Dallas BBQ has set aside a rather large table or two for us and welcomes all Passionates to order directly from the menu - that way everyone can get what they want and there's no payment required in advance! So, just drop by and eat and drink as much or as little as you like!

Rich Alford and Ricky Russo will be at Dallas BBQ beginning at 4:00pm and will promptly leave for OVO at 6:00pm - so if you're in the neighborhood, come by and come hungry!

NOTE: If you do plan to join us and know so ahead of time, please RSVP with us so we can be on the look out for you. Email us at newyork@cirquecon.com and say "I'm coming to Dallas BBQ!"

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AMSTERDAM ALE HOUSE Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm

We're pleased to announce our selection for our first of two group meals during this unique event - AMSTERDAM ALE HOUSE in New York City! Billed as a charming neighborhood restaurant on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, they're commitment to serving the finest ales and lagers available is unmatched. Not to mention a fine selection of foods one comes to expect from a great ale house. And at 76th Street and Amsterdam Avenue - it's just a couple of blocks from ON THE AVE, our Headquarters Hotel and from the Beacon Theater where we'll assemble for BANANA SHPEEL following dinner!

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340 Amsterdam Avenue
New York City, NY. 10024
212-362-7260
http://www.amsterdamalehouse.com/

WHAT'S FOR DINNER? (The Menu)

* APPETIZERS * (Will be served family style) Buffalo Wings Accompanied with carrots & celery and side of blue cheese. Ale House Quesadilla Spinach, onion and cheddar cheese baked in a flour tortilla and served with guacamole, sour cream, salsa and jalapenos on the side. House Salad Mixed greens with cherry tomatoes/cucumber. * ENTREES * (Choice of one per person) Pan Seared Tilapia Topped with a light white wine tomato and caper sauce, served with rice and sautéed spinach Pasta Primavera Your choice of pasta tossed with the season’s fresh vegetables in a light garlic sauce Pasta Bolognaise A rich red wine, herbed tomato & beef sauce over your choice of pasta Chicken Fajita Sautéed onions, red & green peppers, served with rice, black beans, salsa, guacamole and grilled folded tortillas. Chipotle Beef Chili in a Bread Bowl Topped with melted cheddar cheese and sour cream served with a side of mixed greens salad * DESSERT * (Choice of one per person) Chocolate Fondant Chocolate layer cake filled with rich chocolate cream Mango Sorbet Refreshing Mango sorbet served in the natural fruit shel * DRINKS * (Choices Include...) Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, and a wide selection of beers and other ales.

OKAY, HOW MUCH?

$36.00 USD per person w/taxes included by CHECK
$38.00 USD per person w/taxes included by PAYPAL

Let us know if you plan on joining us by sending us an email to newyork@cirquecon.com by THURSDAY, April 15, 2010.

NOTE: Your entrée and dessert selections will be taken at the restaurant, you do NOT have to let us know in advance!

WOW! HOW DO I PAY?

We have these two convenient payment options available:

1) CREDIT CARD via PAYPAL

We have our general PAYPAL account for those that wish to pay via credit card.

Please send $38.00 USD per person to PAYPAL account - newyork@cirquecon.com

2) BY CHECK

Please send $36.00 USD per person.
Checks should be made out and sent to:

Keith Johnson
31241 Fourth Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-5203


GREAT, WHAT ELSE?

We are being put in the "Fireplace Room." When people arrive just tell the seater you are with "CirqueCon."

Walking from the hotel: From the hotel entrance take a Left and head South on Broadway to 76th (1 block). Take a Left onto 76th and head one block East (to Amsterdam). The entrance to the Amsterdam Ale House will be on your Left just before Amsterdam.

From restaurant to the theater: From the restaurant take a Right and head West on 76th (1 block). At Broadway take a Left and head South across 75th. The entrance to the Beacon will be on your Left half way down the next block.

We'll see you there!

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Although we've come to New York City for spectacles by Cirque du Soleil, who says we can't take in a musical on Broadway too? Therefore, we've dedicated Tuesday, April 27th to be our night on the Great White Way, so please enjoy its various theatrical and musical offerings. Do whatever interests you; the night is yours! Most of the CirqueCon staff will be seeing Disney's THE LION KING at Minskoff Theatre near Times's Square, which you're very welcome to join us for - who knows who we might see there! Contact the theater box office directly to purchase tickets (Unfortunately CirqueCon will be unable to handle group ticket sales for The Lion King). Doors open at 6:30pm; show begins at 7:00pm.

DISNEY'S "THE LION KING" Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 7:00pm - 10:30pm Minskoff Theater

For information on DISNEY'S THE LION KING, please visit their official website, here: disney.go.com/theatre/thelionking/broadway/. Tickets avaialble through the website should you be interested in joining us there.

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