Kirtsy is ready to party like it's 1999. So good thing there are 1,999 parties going on at BlogHer.
Want to keep them all straight? Check it. Sweet Parties. Party Suites. And more. And also. And plus. And that too. Seriously. Hang with us. We'll help you keep it together. Rock it out, BlogHers.
Fine print: this info is current as of July 20th. We'll keep updating this info whenever you send us changes, edits or clarifications (or preferred event, sponsor or host links). We'll keep the
ready-to-print pdf current too -- so you can
download and take it with you when you need to party on the run. Plus we'll be putting out up-to-second twitter alerts of the latest-greatest. Follow
@kirtsy on twitter and watch for the hashtag
#kirtsyhershey. (We've already received the 411 on some super secret party locations that we'll be tweeting out when the time is right...watch for it.)
Oh. Also! Help us spread the word about top parties to attend. Let your people know where you'll be. Move through the party haze. Put one of these badges on your site. You'll also be registered for a Yoga Spa Package from Kirtsy. Three winners. Super awesomeness. You won't be disappointed.
If you're a party attendee (grabbing the dog badge), use this code:
<a href="http://www.kirtsy.com/partyguide.php"><img src="http://www.kirtsy.com/templates/kirtsy/images/KirtsyBlogher_badge_attendee.jpg" alt="Hershey's Kirtsy Party Alertsy!"></a>
If you're a party thrower (grabbing the "Featured" badge), use this code:
<a href="http://www.kirtsy.com/partyguide.php"><img src="http://www.kirtsy.com/templates/kirtsy/images/KirtsyBlogher_badge_party.jpg" alt="Hershey's Kirtsy Party Alertsy!"></a>
Thanks!
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Creative Group - 205 N. Michigan, Suite 3301
It's the Chicago Webgrrls Chapter Launch Networking Meeting. This meeting is free for everyone! Please invite clients, friends and colleagues.
Hosted by
Kelly Ragle
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Quartino Ristorante - 626 North State St., Chicago, IL
Come chat and dine with the rest of the BlogHer early birds! We'll meet at the hotel at about 7pm and leave at 7:15-ish to walk to the restaurant. If you arrive a bit later, please feel free to join us at the restaurant. Pizza and antipasto, plus soda and a full cash bar.
Hosted by
MoreThanMommy.
Thursday, 12:30 p.m. - 3:00p.m.
Dick's Last Resort - 315 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL
The Blissdom crowd will be gathering to get psyched up for the big event. Your friends are their friends. Seating for up to 300 people. No sponsor -- so plan on ordering off the menu. Everyone is invited!
Hosted by
Amy in Ohio
Thursday, 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Monarch Penthouse Suite at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive
RSVP for this pampering party to kickoff your conference weekend. Be there if you love luxe. And be there for the announcement of the
Social Luxe Blog Awards. Gabrielle and Gwen of
Kirtsy will be there presenting an award. Come say Hello and get a kirtsy sticker! Sponsored by Swiffer.
Hosted by
Petit Elefant,
Hostess With The Mostess,
This Week for Dinner,
Make and Takes,
Momfluential and
Rolemommy
Thursday, 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Sheraton Chicago X ("Ten")
Everyone's invited to this crazy, happy, festival of crazy happiness. You won't want to miss this.
Kirtsy chicks, Laurie and Laura will be there -- with kirtsy mints! Say hello and freshen your breath at the same time. Sponsored by Sprout.
Hosted by
The Bloggess;
IzzyMom;
Motherbumper;
Mrs. Fussypants;
Playgroups Are No Place For Children and
Velveteen Mind.
Thursday, 10:30p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Java East on the Lobby Level
Close out the night in with the new BFFs you met on the plane. No official rsvp form, but let the hosts know you're coming by leaving a comment
here. Multiple Sponsors.
Hosted by
VDog,
Mrs. Flinger,
Kaiser Mommy,
Sarcastic Mom and
MamaSpohr
Friday, 6:30 am
location: We're not sure, but somewhere on the waterfront. Please send us the deets if you have them.
The perfect way to see the sights of the Chicago lakeshore. You can walk or run. There will be no official timing, just a bunch of BlogHers getting together for an energetic start to the conference weekend. Limited to 50 people, so sign up right away (if you won't be partied out on Thursday night). Sponsored by PHAT Mommy, GamerMomZ, Oiselle Running and MizFitOnline.
Organized by Shannon at
PhatMommy.
Friday, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
location: Shutter Sisters Suite (room #1237)
Drop by to get your FREE silk-screened totebag (3 different designs!), say hello to Gabrielle of Design Mom, and learn how to easy it is to use the awesome Yudu silkscreen machine. Extra fun: win one of four $400 Yudu Prize Packages. All are welcome! No need to rsvp.
Hosted by
Design Mom.
BlogHer Reception
Friday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
location: TBA
For registered BlogHer attendees. The Kirtsy chicks have traditionally done some of our best networking at this event. We'll be there handing out business cards. You should too. Plan to look hot and/or spiffy depending on your business model. : ) Sponsored by Pepsi.
Friday, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St
Electronic Arts, one of the world's leading interactive software companies, invites you to a fun-filled evening in their Gaming Lounge to mix, mingle and check out games your whole family will love. They'll be serving up great food, drinks and wireless internet! To save your spot,
RSVP here.
Hosted by the
Wii Mommies and
MorethanMommy.
Friday at 8:30pm
Hotel Sax, 333 N. Dearborn, Chicago
Celebrating the queer voice in the blogosphere, this event welcomes GLBTQ attendees, Chicago's queer social media divas and allies alike. Held in the gorgeous Hotel Sax near the Sheraton,
RSVP to be in on the door prize of a sweet cruise for two! Sponsored by Sweet, 3 Smart Girlz, Queerly Wed, Hot Blog Stars and Select Virtual Assistant.
Hosted by
Deb on the Rocks.
Friday, 9:00 p.m. - till it ends
Sheraton Chicago Columbus Room
It's the biggest sitewarming party ever -- Woot! If these hosts know how to party in Chicago like they know how to party on twitter, this is sure to be a blowout. We're staying tuned
here for more information. Sponsored by HP.
Hosted by
Typeamom;
Resourcefulmommy;
Angela at HP;
slpowell and
Mamikaze.
Friday, 9:00pm
Sheraton Chicago Ballroom 5
Oh, it's on. Martinis, chocolate fountains, cocktail demonstrations and a wine bar. There are rumors of swag, prizes for the best pictures taken at the party and prizes for the most hilarious tweets. Everyone is welcome! Have other plans to attend one of the other fabulous parties scheduled for that night? You can stop in then be on your way. They won't mind.
Hosted by Kristen of
Mommy Needs a Cocktail.
Friday, 9:00 p.m. - Midnight
Lush Cosmetics in the Macy's Watertower on the Magnificent Mile
A Lush event to celebrate us. We're talking luxurious treatments, scrumptious hors d'oevures, swank cocktails, goodie bags and more. Your Lush Experience will include, complimentary facials, hand massages, and foot baths! Plus. Wait until you get your swag bag full of Lush-ious items to pamper yourself with and enjoy when you return home.
Please RSVP because space is limited.
Hosted by
the MamaLaw Mommies.
Friday, 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Sheraton Chicago Ballroom (1, 2 & 3)
"The most awesometastic and glitterlicious party of the year" -- that's how the site describes it. And there's really nothing else to say. Except: the Kirtsy girls know from experience that the MamaPop Crew knows how to party like a rockstar. Foshizzle. We'll be there. Most likely wearing something glittery. And if there's a red carpet, we'll probably hog it. Sponsored by Dove, Typepad/SixApart, Federated Media, bTrendie and Yahoo!. Also: 500 invites available -- but you need to have one to get in. Find out how
here.
Hosted by the
MamaPop Crew.
Friday, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
location: Shutter Sisters Suite (room #1237)
Drop by to get your FREE silk-screened totebag (3 different designs!), say hello to Gabrielle of Design Mom, and learn how to easy it is to use the awesome Yudu silkscreen machine. Extra fun: win one of four $400 Yudu Prize Packages. All are welcome! No need to rsvp.
Hosted by
Design Mom.
Saturday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
location: TBA
Open to registered BlogHer attendees, this event will be your last chance to kiss your blog friends goodbye IRL before everyone goes their separate ways (go their separate ways = go to after parties). The kirtsy girls wouldn't dream of missing this party. We'll see you there.
Saturday, 8:00pm - Midnight
Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes, 322 E. Illinois St. (1 block from Sheraton)
Drop by Lucky Strike for a little bowling, a little music, a little dancin' and some killer swag. Everyone is welcome -
RSVP here. (P.S. Just don't tell the fire marshall.)
Presented by
One2One Network,
Collective Bias &
GNO & some fabulous
hostesses!
Sounds like fun! Gabrielle of
Kirtsy and
Design Mom will be there -- she has dibs on the hottest pair of bowling shoes.
Saturday, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Sheraton Chicago, Room #1237
Come join the late night fun in
The Shutter Suite. Treats and sweets will be provided. Now all you have to do is find some fabulous PJs to wear. More details to follow at
The Shutter Suite blog.
Hosted by
The Shutter Sisters.
Laura of
Kirtsy will be there. In footy pajamas. Or maybe something lacey.
Saturday, 10:00pm
location: Somewhere in the Sheraton. As is tradition, room details are kept quiet until the day of.
A group of blogger friends decided to throw an impromptu hotel room party involving cheeseburgers, bags on heads and fun at BlogHer in 2007, and a tradition was born. Everyone is welcome. You won't want to miss this. Get updates on location by following
@cheeseburgHerz on twitter. Sponsored by McDonald's & Dr. Pepper/7Up
Hosted by
Alphamom, Lena of
Cheeky Lotus, Lindsay of
Suburban Turmoil, and Yvonne of
Joy Unexpected.
The Kirtsy girls will be dropping in for sure. Save us some burgers. Gwen Bell of
Kirtsy will be the one with Wonder Woman underwear.
Recovery Breakfast
Sunday, 9:00am - noonish, Open house
Location: Somewhere in the Sheraton -- same room as the (yet to be announced) CheezburgHer party.
You'll be exhausted. You'll need breakfast. You can find fixes for both these problems at the Recovery Breakfast. Kick back. Relax. Have a bite. Then go home already. BlogHer 09 is over. Geez. Sponsored by Starbucks.
Hosted by
Alphamom, Lena of
Cheeky Lotus, Lindsay of
Suburban Turmoil, and Yvonne of
Joy Unexpected.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ann Taylor Flagship, 600 North Michigan Avenue
Any and all BlogHer attendees are invited for a special brunch and exclusive preview of the new Ann collection -- debuting this fall. Plus, meet the new designer, Lisa Axelson.
RSVP here.
Friday, 11:45 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; PJ Party 9pm
Sheraton Towers, room #1237
You are officially invited to visit The Shutter Suite all weekend long! The Shutter Sisters have all sorts of sweet things up their sleeves for all the shutterbugs out there, including Create-It-Stations in celebration of the Picture Hope project, cool product demos, awesome giveaways, sweets and just plain good company! And don't miss the Pajama Party on Sat night! All the juicy details will be shared between now and then on
The Shutter Suite blog. Tell the Sisters you're coming by on
their FB page.
Laurie of Kirtsy will be there on Friday at 3:00 joining in the creativity. Say hello and she'll take your photo -- maybe even post it on the kirtsy blog.
Friday, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sheraton Towers, room #TBA
Open to all MomSelect members (you can
become a member here). Filled with lots of great swag. Plus, they'll be filming mom bloggers who would like to be profiled on MomTV throughout the weekend. For more information contact, Amy@bsmmedia.com.
Friday, 8.00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday, 9.00 am - 6.30 pm
Sheraton Chicago, Illinois Suite room #TBA (find out via twitter
@brandabouttown)
The Brand About Town ladies invite you to drop by their suite to take a break, have a chat and enjoy a snack. Drop your card off to win prizes from some of their fabulous clients. While you're there, you can learn about their word-of-mouth advocacy programs. Before you leave, make sure you pick up your free Gap
Born To Blog t-shirt while supplies last!
Microsoft MicroSpa
Friday, 9.00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, 9.00 am - 4:00 pm
Sheraton Chicago, Missouri Room
Microsoft is hosting a refuge where you can relax and recharge. Microsoft Office and Office Live will pamper you with one of three spa treatments -- a back massage, hand massage or make-up artistry. If your laptop starts to sputter or spark, they'll have tech services present to assist. Plus: fruits, cheeses, pastries, petit-fours, sparkling wine. Perfect. If you'd like a 15-minute spa treatment, please respond with your preferred date (Friday, July 24 or Saturday, July 25), preferred appointment time and spa treatment preference. Email
MicroSpa-rsvp@waggeneredstrom.com before space fills up!
Friday, 3:30 p.m - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sheraton Chicago, Suite #836
You've been blog-bustling all day, now it's time to relax, rest your aching feet, and have a nice cup of tea -- courtesy of Earth Mama Angel Baby! Nursing mamas, bring your babies and belly up to the Breastfeeding Bar to sample our pure, safe breastfeeding products.
How's that? Can you handle all the party info? Will we see you there? Did we somehow forget to add your uber-cool shindig to the list? We're sick just thinking about it. Please get us the appropriate info asap and we'll make the correction. You can email us at partyguide@kirtsy.com. You can also find all this info at the
Kirtsy blog.
Need this info in a printable, portable form? Try our
updated-frequently 2-page pdf. Download
here.
