Has anyone looked into a spot where we can all get together on Saturday night for a BWCA.com gathering, food and libation? We're only a month away.

Bumping this because I sure could use a get-together with you fine folks.

If anyone has any ideas of places even semi-close to the Alliant Energy Center that could host somewhere between 50-75 people with food and drink, I'm all ears.

I'm wondering with Covid still in the rear mirrow, if having it catered to the Clarion would make sense again. There clearly is more room there then when we had it in the basement of the old Angelo's.

OldScout, that sounds like a good idea. When our large robotics team travels out of town, they reserve a meeting room in the hotel and have food brought in or picked up from a local restaurant.

Based on the responses so far, we could probably get by with big bucket from KFC and a large picnic table.

I plan on being there and would be very happy to meet some where. I will eat about anything but have no clue where to go. I have only been to Madison once and don’t know the town.
I love Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Carl

We plan to be there and would be interested in meeting for dinner if a place can be found. Less crowded the better, in our opinion. Not familiar with what is available so have no real ideas, but we aren't fussy about the food--just would like to see other BWCA.com people. It seems like Old Scout's idea has merit if it is doable.

I would like to meet up with anybody, Saturday night, even for just a drink at a designated spot.

We're working on it. Stay tuned.

Didn't we meet up at the Malt House years ago?

Did Angelo's McFarland not work?

I kind of enjoy being away from the hotel and center.

Hope we can get together. I'm bringing a first timer and hoping to see everyone.

billconner: "Didn't we meet up at the Malt House years ago?

Did Angelo's McFarland not work? "

Bill, I don't know about the Malt House, but I will look into Angelo's in McFarland. They have pretty much the same menu as the place in Monona, but I'll have to see if they have a meeting room, and, if so, the number of people they can accommodate.

Thanks to Nola, we have a few other places to check out.

Everyone plan on getting together for dinner on Saturday night. We just don't know where yet.

I thought Angelos Monona closed??

My first Canoecopia - 16 or 18 years ago - pretty sure BWCA met somewhere east of downtown - thought it was Malt house by location and photos. Mostly recall meeting Jan and Paul there.

For quite a few years I hosted a get together at another industry conference in different cities and several times found a place by Google street view.

billconner: "I thought Angelos Monona closed?? "

Yes, Angelos in Monona did close, so I checked with their location in McFarland. They're not large enough to handle a group of our size.

We have other options. I'll keep you all posted.

Was dinner at the Essen Haus one year long ago?

When you area able to lock in a location, I'll be there with another person from central Indiana. Put me down for two. Hueyav8r (aka John C)

Hueyav8r: "When you area able to lock in a location, I'll be there with another person from central Indiana. Put me down for two. Hueyav8r (aka John C)"

Hi John,

Please reply to this thread as Jackfish is tracking RSVPs there, and it has the location listed as well.

Canoecopia Dinner