3rd Annual Post-PAX Party @Jillian's: Featuring Jonny Nero and The Protomen!

mentok1982 · August 2011

http://postpaxdinner.wordpress.com/2011/07/18/2011-menu-poll/
Current Poll Leaderboard after 283 votes!

1. Assorted Gourmet Pizzas $4.00 10.6% (30 votes)
1. Crispy Chicken Tenders w/3 Dipping Sauces $4.00 10.6% (30 votes)
2. Boneless Buffalo Wings w/Ranch Dressing $4.00 6.71% (19 votes)
3. Skewered Meatballs in a Garlic-Tomato Sauce $3.00 5.3% (15 votes)
3. Pork Potstickers w/Soy Dipping Sauce $3.00 5.3% (15 votes)
4. Teriyaki Beef Skewers w/Toast Sesame Seeds $4.00 4.95% (14 votes)
5. Roasted Garlic Hummus w/Pita Chips $3.00 4.59% (13 votes)
6. Tortilla Chips w/Homemade Salsa $1.50 4.24% (12 votes)
6. Bacon Wrapped Shrimp w/Smokey Remoulade $5.00 4.24% (12 votes)
6. Zesty Queso Dip w/Fresh Tortilla Chips $3.00 4.24% (12 votes)
7. Stuffed Mushroom Caps (bacon, cream cheese & onion, or spinach & parmesan) $3.00 3.89% (11 votes)
8. Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display $3.00 3.53% (10 votes)
9. Thai Chicken Skewers w/Peanut Dipping Sauce $4.00 2.83% (8 votes)
9. Domestic Cheese and Cracker Display $3.50 2.83% (8 votes)
9. Vegetable Spring Rolls w/Sweet Chili Sauce $3.50 2.83% (8 votes)
10. Chicken & Pineapple Kabobs $4.00 2.47% (7 votes)
10. Fresh Tomato & Garlic Bruschetta $3.00 2.47% (7 votes)
10. Oven Baked Gulf Shrimp in Zesty Garlic Butter $3.00 2.47% (7 votes)
11. Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps $4.00 2.12% (6 votes)
11. Cocktail Crab Cakes w/Lemon Aioli $6.00 2.12% (6 votes)
12. Crab & Artichoke Dip w/Crackers $5.00 1.77% (5 votes)
13. Sesame Teriyaki Wings w/Wasabi Dipping Sauce $3.50 1.41% (4 votes)
13. Fresh Vegetable Crudités w/Chipotle Ranch Dip $2.50 1.41% (4 votes)
13. Sesame Chicken Salad in Pagoda Boxes $4.00 1.41% (4 votes)
14. Blackened Shrimp in a Gorgonzola Cream Sauce $5.50 1.06% (3 votes)
14. Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip w/Tortilla Chips $3.00 1.06% (3 votes)
14. Spanakopita Filo Triangles $4.00 1.06% (3 votes)
14. Portabella Mushroom Skewers Stuffed w/Roasted Garlic $3.00 1.06% (3 votes)
15. Coconut Crusted Shrimp w/Louie Sauce $5.00 .71% (2 votes)
15. Antipasto Plate $4.00 .71% (2 votes)

Sun-Dried Tomato Pin Wheel Wraps $3.00 0% (0 votes)

MarySue · August 2011

Yuritau wrote:

MarySue wrote:

What is this patience you speak of? I swear my coworkers are going to tie me up and mail me to Seattle if I don't shut up about PAX.

that sounds like a clever way to avoid travel costs.

Unfortunately, UPS doesn't have in-truck WiFi like the Amtrak Cascades. I can't live without my Internets. Well, I probably could, but it wouldn't be a pretty withdrawal.

Aylaviere · August 2011

Got my ticket, see you guys there!

Swae · August 2011

Got tickets for myself and five friends. I am looking forward to a night of drunken nerdy fun!

mentok1982 · August 2011

http://postpaxdinner.wordpress.com/2011/07/18/2011-menu-poll/
Current Poll Leaderboard after 308 votes!

The number one spot has been seized by the chicken tenders!

1. Crispy Chicken Tenders w/3 Dipping Sauces $4.00 11.04% (34 votes)
2. Assorted Gourmet Pizzas $4.00 10.39% (32 votes)
3. Boneless Buffalo Wings w/Ranch Dressing $4.00 6.49% (20 votes)
4. Pork Potstickers w/Soy Dipping Sauce $3.00 5.84% (18 votes)
5. Teriyaki Beef Skewers w/Toast Sesame Seeds $4.00 5.52% (17 votes)
6. Skewered Meatballs in a Garlic-Tomato Sauce $3.00 5.19% (16 votes)
7. Roasted Garlic Hummus w/Pita Chips $3.00 4.87% (15 votes)
8. Tortilla Chips w/Homemade Salsa $1.50 4.22% (13 votes)
8. Bacon Wrapped Shrimp w/Smokey Remoulade $5.00 4.22% (13 votes)
9. Zesty Queso Dip w/Fresh Tortilla Chips $3.00 3.9% (12 votes)
9. Stuffed Mushroom Caps (bacon, cream cheese & onion, or spinach & parmesan) $3.00 3.9% (12 votes)
10. Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display $3.00 3.57% (11 votes)
11. Thai Chicken Skewers w/Peanut Dipping Sauce $4.00 2.6% (8 votes)
11. Domestic Cheese and Cracker Display $3.50 2.6% (8 votes)
11. Vegetable Spring Rolls w/Sweet Chili Sauce $3.50 2.6% (8 votes)
11. Chicken & Pineapple Kabobs $4.00 2.6% (8 votes)
12. Fresh Tomato & Garlic Bruschetta $3.00 2.27% (7 votes)
12. Oven Baked Gulf Shrimp in Zesty Garlic Butter $3.00 2.27% (7 votes)
12. Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps $4.00 2.27% (7 votes)
13. Cocktail Crab Cakes w/Lemon Aioli $6.00 1.95% (6 votes)
14. Crab & Artichoke Dip w/Crackers $5.00 1.62% (5 votes)
15. Sesame Teriyaki Wings w/Wasabi Dipping Sauce $3.50 1.3% (4 votes)
15. Fresh Vegetable Crudités w/Chipotle Ranch Dip $2.50 1.3% (4 votes)
15. Sesame Chicken Salad in Pagoda Boxes $4.00 1.3% (4 votes)
15. Portabella Mushroom Skewers Stuffed w/Roasted Garlic $3.00 1.3% (4 votes)
15. Coconut Crusted Shrimp w/Louie Sauce $5.00 1.3% (4 votes)
16. Blackened Shrimp in a Gorgonzola Cream Sauce $5.50 .97% (3 votes)
16. Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip w/Tortilla Chips $3.00 .97% (3 votes)
16. Spanakopita Filo Triangles $4.00 .97% (3 votes)
17. Antipasto Plate $4.00 .65% (2 votes)

Sun-Dried Tomato Pin Wheel Wraps $3.00 0% (0 votes)

Arco · August 2011

Attention humans!

We're now down to 97 tickets left. That's under 100 tickets. Now is the time when I officially say:

If you haven't purchased your tickets, PLEASE do so now! The last 100 will go very quickly, now that interest in PAX is picking up.

I'm submitting the menu and final headcount (250) to Jillian's sometime next week, so get your menu votes in as soon as you can.

Raffle prizes are going to be purchased in the next week, also, to allow time for shipping to Seattle.

Shit is getting REAL, dawg. PAX is 3 weeks away!

beta_angel · August 2011

Fine, Arco.

Ticket purchased and donation made.

Arco · August 2011

beta_angel wrote:

Fine, Arco.

Ticket purchased and donation made.

YAAAAAY NOW IT'S A REAL PARTY!

beta_angel · August 2011

Fuck yeah!!!

GamingGoddess · August 2011

I am still undecided about going, and I need to decide soon!

TOGSolid · August 2011

GamingGoddess wrote:

I am still undecided about going, and I need to decide soon!

DOOOO EEEEEEET

The Post-Pax Party was a blast last year and is absolutely worth showing up to.

Arco · August 2011

Guys, I have really, really, really big news.

I just got done talking with Murphy Weller. You may know him from this band called The Protomen.

It turns out, they didn't have any plans on Sunday night.

Well, now they have plans. Yes, The Protomen are going to be playing the Post-PAX Party. I'm kind of in shock, because they might just be my favorite band ever, and I'm super-excited to push this party to the next level.

Now, though, there's the question of paying the band. I could raise the remaining ticket price by about $10 to pay them, but I feel like that's unfair to people who haven't bought their tickets yet (and super advantageous to those who have). I could solicit further donations. Or I could dip into the raffle fund. I'm asking for your opinions on this. What do you think I should do?

I'm temporarily suspending ticket sales while I figure out how to proceed. They won't be suspended for very long, probably only a day.

One thing is for sure, though. If I have to dip into my own pocket, I will make this happen. The Protomen will be playing P3.

Aylaviere · August 2011

Arco wrote:

Guys, I have really, really, really big news.

I just got done talking with Murphy Weller. You may know him from this band called The Protomen.

It turns out, they didn't have any plans on Sunday night.

Well, now they have plans. Yes, The Protomen are going to be playing the Post-PAX Party. I'm kind of in shock, because they might just be my favorite band ever, and I'm super-excited to push this party to the next level.

Now, though, there's the question of paying the band. I could raise the remaining ticket price by about $10 to pay them, but I feel like that's unfair to people who haven't bought their tickets yet (and super advantageous to those who have). I could solicit further donations. Or I could dip into the raffle fund. I'm asking for your opinions on this. What do you think I should do?

I'm temporarily suspending ticket sales while I figure out how to proceed. They won't be suspended for very long, probably only a day.

One thing is for sure, though. If I have to dip into my own pocket, I will make this happen. The Protomen will be playing P3.

>.< ! I just bought a ticket to see them on the Friday

Oh well. Wouldn't mind donating for the cause!

Arco · August 2011

Okay. Here's what I'm going to do.

I've raised ticket prices by $5.00. That won't break anyone's bank, and that will go a long way towards paying The Protomen for their show.

I've also added a Protomen Donation. If you scored a ticket to P3 before the ticket went up, I highly encourage you to donate. The Protomen are awesome and totally worth $5-$10 of your money.

Any extra money generated via Protomen donations will go directly into the raffle fund, which will be used to purchase FABULOUS PRIZES.

Diffusion · August 2011

Wow done and done. Already was bummed cause I had another party to go to on friday night and was gonna miss the Protomen concert but now this, this is just plain awesome. Consider the 15 bucks (hell make it 20 cause im ecstatic) donated for the 3 tickets I bought.

yanthrax · August 2011

Hey Arco, your post just changed my mind on my tickets on the Fangamer Afterparty with the Protomen just because of this announcement. If my badge can potentially get me in a venue of 700 or so, and I get a guaranteed show on Sunday because of my P3 admission, I am changing my plans and just gonna take this money and throw ~~$10~~ $15 your way to cover things. Thank you again for putting so much effort into this!

Weenog42 · August 2011

Squeeee!

Donated!

Arco · August 2011

It doesn't make me happy to solicit donations from people who've already purchased tickets, but I feel like in this instance, it's worth it. So a huge, sincere, heartfelt thanks from me to anyone who goes back and donates. You're why PAX is awesome.

peetsnack · August 2011

Arco wrote:

It doesn't make me happy to solicit donations from people who've already purchased tickets, but I feel like in this instance, it's worth it. So a huge, sincere, heartfelt thanks from me to anyone who goes back and donates. You're why PAX is awesome.

No, Arco, YOU are why PAX is awesome. ;D

Arco · August 2011

peetsnack wrote:

Arco wrote:

It doesn't make me happy to solicit donations from people who've already purchased tickets, but I feel like in this instance, it's worth it. So a huge, sincere, heartfelt thanks from me to anyone who goes back and donates. You're why PAX is awesome.

No, Acro, YOU are why PAX is awesome. ;D

THERE ARE NO OTHER ACROS.

peetsnack · August 2011

Arco wrote:

peetsnack wrote:

Arco wrote:

It doesn't make me happy to solicit donations from people who've already purchased tickets, but I feel like in this instance, it's worth it. So a huge, sincere, heartfelt thanks from me to anyone who goes back and donates. You're why PAX is awesome.

No, Arco, YOU are why PAX is awesome. ;D

THERE ARE NO OTHER ACROS.

What are you talking about? <_< >_>

KillerMcDead · August 2011

So I just nabbed 4 tickets for my group. I feel kind of bad though because I just don't have the room on my credit card to Donate at the moment. Any plans to allow to donations at the show itself?

Arco · August 2011

KillerMcDead wrote:

So I just nabbed 4 tickets for my group. I feel kind of bad though because I just don't have the room on my credit card to Donate at the moment. Any plans to allow to donations at the show itself?

Ehhh. Not any official plans. Buy some merch from the band - that's a donation in and of itself. And of course, you can donate via the website up to the day of the party.

yanthrax · August 2011

Arco wrote:

It doesn't make me happy to solicit donations from people who've already purchased tickets, but I feel like in this instance, it's worth it. So a huge, sincere, heartfelt thanks from me to anyone who goes back and donates. You're why PAX is awesome.

I think that's the general consensus when you offer fun, new friends, booze, and Protomen!

BlackDragon480 · August 2011

Awesome, like others I was debating about getting a ticket for Friday's show, and now I don't have to!

20 bucks have been thrown into the Proto-kitty.

basicallygeek · August 2011

Just donated for the Protomen. It's awesome, I was happy to do it! Can. Not. Wait.

parabola · August 2011

I have no problem donating to the Protomen, they are super chill and awesome. $6.11 to see Protomen is nothing...

Kuka99 · August 2011

BlackDragon480 wrote:

Awesome, like others I was debating about getting a ticket for Friday's show, and now I don't have to!

20 bucks have been thrown into the Proto-kitty.

I threw in 10 bucks into the "Proto-kitty" for 2 reasons. First, adding a private show to P3 is EPIC! Secondly (and for reasons unknown to me) I really enjoy the term "Proto-kitty"....

Again Arco, thanks for all of your work on this!

LordFizzlebeef · August 2011

At first I thought I was getting more spam from the Arco Arena (I live somewhat close to Sacramento and bought tickets to an event there once).

Then I read it was this and was like "holy shit". And promptly donated $5 (sorry, best I can do, you caught me in a bad payperiod)

TOGSolid · August 2011

Three nights of The Protomen!?

FUCK YES. I'm throwing 50 bucks in to help make sure they can get paid. I'm basically gonna be spending every evening watching/hanging out with The Protomen between this, El Corazon, and Jamspace. This is gonna be the best PAX ever. *fanboyexplodes*

sobjw · August 2011

Never seen the Protomen but I've heard great things. Glad to have the opportunity. I'd like to donate more but a bit tight on cash right now. I did toss $15 into the raffle donation when I purchased my tickets a few weeks ago, and I'd be fine with any/all of that being transferred over into the Protomen fund. I will toss some dollars in the Protomen fund at a later date if my budget allows.

Great work Arco!

Arco · August 2011

Holy shit we already sold 11 of the Prototickets.

If you want in on this party, buy your tickets now. I wouldn't be surprised if we sold out over the weekend.

Losar · August 2011

I'm in! This sounds incredible.

blAAAm!!! · August 2011

really glad I got my ticket early! Im really happy they are playing since I would not be able to see them Friday night!

mentok1982 · August 2011

The addition of the Protomen pushed me over the edge. I had to make a blog post about it over on My IGN.
I have over 700 followers over there so I hope that translates into some ticket sales.

http://go.ign.com/qLPkT8

vespachica · August 2011

OK, I'm in.

Definitely need to go to the PAX after party!

Aylaviere · August 2011

TOGSolid wrote:

Three nights of The Protomen!?

FUCK YES. I'm throwing 50 bucks in to help make sure they can get paid. I'm basically gonna be spending every evening watching/hanging out with The Protomen between this, El Corazon, and Jamspace. This is gonna be the best PAX ever. *fanboyexplodes*

TOG, I have a feeling I'm going to be seeing a lot of you XD

TOGSolid · August 2011

Aylaviere wrote:

TOGSolid wrote:

Three nights of The Protomen!?

FUCK YES. I'm throwing 50 bucks in to help make sure they can get paid. I'm basically gonna be spending every evening watching/hanging out with The Protomen between this, El Corazon, and Jamspace. This is gonna be the best PAX ever. *fanboyexplodes*

TOG, I have a feeling I'm going to be seeing a lot of you XD

I'll be pretty hard to miss for the first two concerts. Just look for the guy dressed as Megaman.

Ardentbiscuit · August 2011

$5 extra bucks for the Protomen is so worth it! So how does this appetizer buffet work?

Arco · August 2011

More awesome news! Our good friend Jonny Nero (Action Hero!) has agreed to play our party, too! Now we have two musical guests. This is fucking awesome.

Appetizer buffet:

There's a poll up for voting. As soon as the voting is done (in a week or so) I'll send the choices over to Jillian's. We can have however many things we can combine for $15. I'll make sure there's a vegetarian option in there, too. The appetizer buffet lasts 3 hours, from 8-11. It will be refilled however many times it needs to be.

There's only about 50 tickets left, so if you were on the fence, I suggest you buy now. I wouldn't be surprised if there were no tickets left on Monday. We sold 50 in one day yesterday.

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3rd Annual Post-PAX Party @Jillian's: Featuring Jonny Nero and The Protomen!

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