Huge Zepp Beach Party

[Zzeppelin@xxxxxxx]

+++Zepfest Celebration Daze 2002+++

August 23rd and 24th, 2002
Chicago, IL

As everyone has heard, there will be a huge Zeppelin party in Chicago in 
August.  Maybe the last USA Zepp event ever?  A tribute to what should be one 
of the greatest double billing in years, we will get to see Plant and the Who 
on the same night.  Pinch me I must be dreaming!  The 2-day weekend event 
will be a celebration of Robert Plants' Birthday and a tribute to John 
Entwistle.  Starting on Friday, the festival will consist of 3 organized 
events:  a Beach Party, Zeppelin Convention and HUGE rock show on Saturday 
night!!  Here's a detailed listing of what will be happening.

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Friday 8-23, 1pm - 5pm:  THE BEACH PARTY!!!!!!!!

We will be gathering on the shores of Lake Michigan.  If you have never been 
to the beach in downtown Chicago, I can tell you it is not something to miss! 
 Even just to see Michelle and Jezebel in the latest Chicago fashion 
swimwear!!   The sand goes on forever, the waves are huge and the water not 
even salty!  Volleyball and other activities are everywhere.  The Zeppers 
will set up a flag so we can find each other.  To get there, just go to Lake 
Shore Drive in downtown Chicago.  The Beach is about a mile north of Soldier 
Field, Shed Aquarium and the Field Museum.  Its near the intersection of 
Jackson and Lake Shore Drive.  Get there early to have time for parking.  
Better yet....take a cab or the "L" from outside the downtown limits so you 
don't go crazy!

Feel free to bring some food and drinks.  We will provide some too.  Don't 
miss the Frisbee contest or Unledded songs performed live on the Ukulele by 
our surprise guest.  Surfs Up!!

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Saturday 8-24, 1pm - 6pm:  THE CONVENTION

Morgans Pub
Mokena, IL  60448
(just outside Tinley Park)

This should be a great time as we have scheduled it close to the venue as a 
pre-show extravaganza!  The event will be held at Morgans Pub which features 
a large variety of frothy beverages and tasty pub food.  This place is NOT a 
dive.  We decided early in the planning stages not to focus on Zepp 
convention vendors used in the past.  The program had gotten old in my 
opinion.  This is not to be about coffee cups and bumper stickers!   The 
vendors were selected and invited based on their knowledge, contribution to 
the hobby of Zepp collecting.  We also know we needed fresh blood.  Here's a 
run down of the vendors:

1.) Planet Zeppelin - Featuring an artifact exhibit and web resource 
information.
2.) Bootledz.com - An expansive resource for Zeppelin tape and cd collecting 
(possible upcoming book)
3.) Hidden Grok - Traps for troubadours, cd's, posters, rock art. 
4.) Mark Corneilson - Great photographer of Page and Plant, superior photos.
5.) Frank Melfi - Overall Zepp historian and photographer of Zepp from 
1973-2002!

This should be a wonderful opportunity to meet old friends and make new 
friends as well.  After 6pm, we will make our way over to the venue to enjoy 
a knock-down double header of a show!!

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Saturday 8-24, 8pm til 11:30pm:  THE CONCERT!!

Featuring:  The WHO
Special Guest: Robert Plant & Strange Sensation
Venue:  Tinley Park Outdoor Amphitheater

The thing I have always loved most about Chicago growing up is that you can 
always go without a ticket.  I have never seen a city so full of people 
carrying "Tickets For Sale" signs.  It's great to know you can barter for 
tickets without the risk of cops chasing off the brokers and folks just 
getting rid of extra tickets.  

I am very impressed with Robert Plants' newest Sensation.  I saw them in New 
York and I can tell you this will not be a disappointment!  Roberts' voice is 
in peak form.  As for the Who, just go on to www.petetownsend.com and listen 
to the "My Generation" mpeg and tell me that Pino is not filling in well for 
the loss of John Entwistle.  And Zak Starkey on percussion is the best fit 
for the Who since the loss of Moony.  This may be your last chance to see the 
Who.  They are in peak form now so don't miss the chance.

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And now for our safety message of the week--

Please don't drink all afternoon and into the evening and then drive back to 
the northwest suburbs.   Please stay the evening in one of the surrounding 
motels or hotels.  Here is a list of nearby facilities.
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Baymont Inn & Suites - Chicago/Tinley Park 
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Fairfield Inn Tinley Park 
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Holiday Inn Select 
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There are many more motels in the outlying area as you move back towards 
Joliet and along I-55 and Highway 80.

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PLEASE E-MAIL US WITH ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE WEEKEND.

Zzeppelin@xxxxxxx