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[queen of pop cul...]

Thanks NCC! That's awesome of you to go check it out and report back to us! I'm very excited that they'll most likely be parking on Truman (since other tour buses have parked there in the past). I think the semis will probably park at the loading docks. YAY! EXCITEMENT!

Sorry for the bump but it's just to say that I did walk over today, mostly just to confirm for myself that there was indeed a place for the buses on the south side of the arena. From my office window, I have seen buses there before but I truly thought they parked there and blocked traffic on Truman but there's actually a special lane for them to park and not block traffic. Although the puny sidewalk does sorta make me wonder where all the fans will stand, but I'm sure it'll work out.

Although, not to be negative or anything but, 8/30 is their second day in KC and they may all be at Oceans of Fun that day (if DC has his way) so I wonder if they'll be out signing things on Saturday. Guess time will tell. <fingers crossed>

[ncc1991]

Although the puny sidewalk does sorta make me wonder where all the fans will stand, but I'm sure it'll work out.

I think the fans will be in the street. I think they'll block off at least one lane, probably both lanes, so the Idols will be between the buses and the fans. At least I hope so.

[Stacey81]

It seems like in every city they are making some kind of effort to find a safe place (ie, not in the street) for all of the fans to stand and get autographs. I just read that at a recent show they brought people inside the venue (I think? This was in the last few days) and set up barricades for people to come in and get autographs away from the hot sun. I highly doubt they WOULDN'T do that in KC, especially since it's DC's hometown.

My biggest concern is that DC won't come out. I feel like he'll be w/ his family and doing press for every local station... he probably won't have much time. NOT that I blame him... after all this time on the road he deserves some time with his loved ones.

[joycee]

Does anyone know if there are any hotels close to the Sprint Center? Also, what is at the power and light district?
Thanks

[Stacey81]

Maria and I are staying at a place that's about a 5 block walk from Sprint Center. It's called Hotel Phillips. It looks pretty nice. You can check it out here: www.hotelphillips.com

You can read about the Power & Light district here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_&_Light_District

[ncc1991]

Stacey81, I didn't mean to imply that the fans would have to fight traffic. Truman Road could be completely blocked off on both sides of the Sprint Center and it would be perfect. The street isn't a major street and is bordered by the Sprint Center on one side and I-70 (which is down below a wall) on the other. There isn't any place inside the Sprint Center that would work.

I do worry that DC will be spending time with family (and he totally deserves that time) and will have a lot of press obligations which may make bus lines less of a possibility.

[Stacey81]

Stacey81, I didn't mean to imply that the fans would have to fight traffic. Truman Road could be completely blocked off on both sides of the Sprint Center and it would be perfect. The street isn't a major street and is bordered by the Sprint Center on one side and I-70 (which is down below a wall) on the other. There isn't any place inside the Sprint Center that would work.

I do worry that DC will be spending time with family (and he totally deserves that time) and will have a lot of press obligations which may make bus lines less of a possibility.

I didn't think you were implying that at all! I was just reiterating that they will probably put us safely out of the way of traffic on the sidewalk (or street if it's blocked off) or find somewhere else for us to go (with barricades and everything). I guess I wasn't very clear (especially since I said street... lol), sorry! They probably won't bring us into the venue (that instance was probably just a one-time thing), but it's clear that they want to meet fans... so they'll do what they can to make sure there's a place for us.

I HOPE that DC will come out, but even if he doesn't we'll still have a great time (most of the others will probably be out). But I really feel like he'll WANT to meet his hometown fans. I'm sure he's feeling very conflicted... I know I am!!

[queen of pop cul...]

I didn't think you were implying that at all! I was just reiterating that they will probably put us safely out of the way of traffic on the sidewalk (or street if it's blocked off) or find somewhere else for us to go (with barricades and everything). I guess I wasn't very clear (especially since I said street... lol), sorry! They probably won't bring us into the venue (that instance was probably just a one-time thing), but it's clear that they want to meet fans... so they'll do what they can to make sure there's a place for us.

I HOPE that DC will come out, but even if he doesn't we'll still have a great time (most of the others will probably be out). But I really feel like he'll WANT to meet his hometown fans. I'm sure he's feeling very conflicted... I know I am!!

I saw two non-sidewalk possibilities for safe crowd-gathering yesterday on my little reconnaissance mission. Since the buses will be parked on Truman (an east-west street), there's a north-south bridge right there (McGee, I think) over the highway that's currently blocked off that would be good...unless putting a lot of people on that bridge right now would be unsafe, in which case, no. Then there's also the grassy knoll over by the stage door. They could put barricades up there. But I'm just speculating at this point. It's likely they may do exactly as ncc suggests and just block off one or more lanes of Truman. There's been so much construction downtown, I doubt anyone would notice.

Stacey, I too really HOPE DC will want to meet the fans outside the buses in his hometown but if he bolts the bus in order to get to his family ASAP, I wouldn't blame him in the least. Or, maybe Andrew could just meet him at the buses! (And good choice on the hotel, Stacey. Very old and historic, kinda swanky, real slow elevators though.)

[cookieismybaby]

I'm sure David will be busy with family while he's here, but i really hope he comes out before the show. i'm also praying it doesn't rain. i personally wouldn't care if it was raining, but my mom won't let me go alone, and she isn't going to want to go if the weather sucks.

[BlueSpringsMom]

I'm not trying to be mean or anything but KC downtown is not dead on the weekends. WEEKENDS or the worst in Downtown KC. You have Bartle Hall, Music Hall, Municipal Auditorium the Folly, The Power and Light District always packed on the weekends , and the Crossroads all within a few blocks. Usually all those places have stuff going on. So when Sprint Center has stuff going on when a lot of those venues have stuff going on it's going to be crazy. You might be able to find parking because street parking is free on the weekend, even if the meters are there you don't need to feed them on weekends. All those restaraunts around there get mad crazy when stuff is going on at Sprint Center especially on the weekends.

I'm sure since the Sprint Center has been down there, it has picked up. But growing up in KC, downtow, use to be dead.

[felicific]

I'm sure since the Sprint Center has been down there, it has picked up. But growing up in KC, downtow, use to be dead.

Yeah, I was there a few weeks ago though on the weekend and it was quite busy! There's so much construction going on though, that it's kinda aggravating going through it.

[Stacey81]

Does anyone know anyone w/ extra tickets to either of these shows? I need one for each.

[joycee]

Maria and I are staying at a place that's about a 5 block walk from Sprint Center. It's called Hotel Phillips. It looks pretty nice. You can check it out here: www.hotelphillips.com

You can read about the Power & Light district here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_&_Light_District

Thanks for the info Stacey. Looks like there is a Hilton at the P&L District, but probably too pricey for me, since I blew my budget on staying at Union Station in St Louis. I'll check out hotelphillips.

[queen of pop cul...]

Thanks for the info Stacey. Looks like there is a Hilton at the P&L District, but probably too pricey for me, since I blew my budget on staying at Union Station in St Louis. I'll check out hotelphillips.

Joycee, I'm not sure where the Hilton is you mentioned but it's not in the P&L District. Besides the Hotel Phillips where Stacey is staying, there is a Marriott just a block and a half west of the Phillips and a Crowne Plaza just a block or so southeast of the Marriott (the KC Convention Center is right there, thus the concentration of hotels). All are a short walk away from the P&L District and the Sprint Center.

Stacey, if you check Ticketmaster's Ticket Exchange, there are tickets available for both shows. I know because I keep checking for better seats.

Let the good times roll!

[Stacey81]

Stacey, if you check Ticketmaster's Ticket Exchange, there are tickets available for both shows. I know because I keep checking for better seats.

Thanks!

[Stacey81]

Anyone else going to this show?

[TamiCook]

I am!!!! I'm going to both shows!!!!!

[Stacey81]

Bump! Anyone else?

See you there, Tami!

[queen of pop cul...]

Does anyone know anyone w/ extra tickets to either of these shows? I need one for each.

Stacey, are you still in search of a ticket for the 8/30 show? I just found out late last night that I have one. It's in section 118 (on the Mavid side...ha ha), don't remember exactly what row but I know it's not too far back. It's a single seat, if that matters.

Interested? You can PM me if you'd rather handle it that way.

[dc's1trueluv4eva]

Bump! Anyone else?

See you there, Tami!

Hey Stacy.....I'm going with Tami to the KC concert maybe we can meet up somewhere?