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from Detroit, United States (Permalink)The amazing Detroit Couch Crash event schedule is up!
http://www.DetroitCouchCrash.com
View it all in the handy Google Map or Calendar.
Ride shares and carpools are coming in from many places around the country. You can find out more about these in the CS Group and DCC FaceBook:
DCC CS Group:http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=18807
DCC FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=346584299910
You can also find a host and make plans for the extended holiday weekend.
If you want to get a hold of a real person to ask a question, Annie Bal is our Liaison, or you can email DetroitCouchCrash at gmail to reach all Organizers.
http://www.CouchSurfing.com/ANNIE%20BAL
That's it! I and the other DCC Organizers are hoping you'll come and looking forward to meeting you. =]
Cheers!
Nathan Andren
Detroit Couch Crash Organizing Team
nathaninja at gmail
650-646-5482 cell/txt
DETROIT COUCH CRASH EVENTS
THURSDAY, MAY 27th
Mike's Cabin Party and Mini-Burn
Time: 4:20pm till late
Location: 2771 Hemlock Rd, Reading, MI
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: Please, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Mike Horst (CS ID: MATHLETE) / 419-466-9640 cell/txt
Description: T'was the night before Couch Crash, when all through the cabin, Not a surfer was sober not even - apparently nothing rhymes with cabin! BUT the party will rock hard none-the-less. Come prepared to enjoy the lake, hot tub and good music and good times with surfers coming in from every direction! Bring something to burn in the bonfire, Burning Man style - anything flammable that you want to dispose of in a sacred manner vs. throwing out or recycling. In that spirit feel free to bring things to gift to others. Lakes of Fire is coming up in June and Burning Man will be here before we know it, so let's start building the energy. Feel free to arrive 10 minutes early....
FRIDAY, May 28th
Dinner at Mexican Town Restaurant
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: 3457 Bagley St, Detroit
Cost: Variable
RSVP?: No
Description: Mexican Town restuarant in thriving Southwest Detroit is the perfect setting enjoy a delicious meal with friends and newly arrived surfers before the big Kick Off.
More Info.: MexicantownRestaurant.com
DCC Kick Off
Time: 9pm till late
Location: Izzy's, 2572 Michigan Ave, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: No
Contact: Lando Garcia (CS ID: XARCONIX), 734-624-6341 cell/txt
Description: We'll kick things off with T-shirt printing/stenciling and move into party mode as DJs set up to rock it late into the night.
SATURDAY, May 29th
Eastern Market Meetup
Time: 11am to 12pm
Location: Shed 1, corner of Russell St andWinder St, Detroit
Cost: FREE
RSVP?: No
Description: Experience the beating heart of Detroit at our famous and beloved farmer's market. Pick up fresh local produce from Grown in Detroit, get your organic goods from the Zen Center of Hamtramck and explore family-run shops.
More Info.:DetroitEasternMarket.com
Milliken StatePark and Harbor Saturday Morning Meetup
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Location: William G. Milliken State Park, 1900Atwater St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: No
Description: Milliken State Park is the meetup location for all daytime events Saturday. These will leave promptly at 1pm, so you can show up late, just not too late.
More Info.: DetroitRiverfront.org/east/tricentennialpark
Bike the Motor City I Track
Time: 1pm to 7pm
Location: Leaving from Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: Please, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Palmer Stevens (CS ID: PALMERMI), 248-867-3581 cell/txt
Description: Enjoy carefree biking in a major city without bike lanes as you visit one local hot spot after another on a loop around the city. The itinerary is being worked out to include the absolute best Detroit has to offer.
Forgotten Detroit Track
Time: 1pm to 7pm
Location: Leaving from Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: Please, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Chuck Manley (CS ID: ROUGERAT), 313-570-4764 cell/txt
Description: Witness the result that decades of neglect have wreaked on the city and its inhabitants as you explore abandoned schools and take part in the Burrito project by giving burritos to homeless humans. NOTE: Wear shoes and clothes that can get very dirty.
More Info.: BurritoProject.org
Thrifty-Crafty Track
Time 1pm to 7pm
Location: Leaving from Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: Please, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Nathan Andren (CS ID: nathaninja), 650-646-5482 cell/txt
Description: This fast paced track first takes you to the best thrift and vintage stores of Detroit, Hamtramck and Ferndale. Then we'll relocate to Izzy's and hack into our treasures to create FrankenFashions to wear out later.
Campus Martius Saturday Evening Meetup
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Location: Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Cost: FREE
RSVP?: No
Description: Campus Martius Park is the meetup location for dinner Saturday. Dinner parties will leave promptly at 8pm, so you can show up late, just not too late.
Evening festivities will leave from dinner locations but will be included here. If you skip dinner but want to go out with us afterward, make sure to coordinate with the contact person for the event.
More Info.: CampusMartiusPark.org
Saturday Supper
Time: 8pm to 9pm
Location: Leaving from Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Cost: Variable
RSVP?: No
Description: We'll go eat at one of Detroit's many memorable restaurants.
Big Baller Best of the Worst Strip Club Review
Time: 9pm to 3am
Location: Leaving from dinner
Cost: Variable
RSVP?: Please, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Nathan Andren (CS ID: nathaninja), 650-646-5482 cell/txt and Chuck Manley (CS ID: ROUGERAT), 313-570-4764 cell/txt
Description: Slick back your hair and paint your nails! We'll be taking you on a tour of some of Detroit's most mind blowing strip clubs, from 8 Mile to worse. The legend of Thunderbolt will not be denied!
SUNDAY, May 30th
Milliken State Park and Harbor Sunday Morning Meetup
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Location: William G. Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: No
Description: Milliken State Park is the meetup location for all daytime events Sunday. These will leave promptly at 1pm, so you can show up late, just not too late.
More Info.: DetroitRiverfront.org/east/tricentennialpark
Bike the Motor City II Track
Time: 1pm to 7pm
Location: Leaving from Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: Please, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Palmer Stevens (CS ID: PALMERMI), 248-867-3581 cell/txt
Description: Enjoy carefree biking in a major city without bike lanes as you visit one local hot spot after another on a loop around the city. The itinerary is being worked out to include the absolute best Detroit has to offer.
History and Hindus Track
Time: 1pm to 8pm
Location: Leaving from Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit / Fischer Mansion, 383 Lenox St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: Yes, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Chuck Manley (CS ID: ROUGERAT), 313-570-4764 cell/txt
Description: Start out with a historic walking tour of Downtown Detroit, giving by a professional guide and CSer, then tour historic and gorgeous Fischer Mansion, now home to the Hare Krishnas. Cap it all off by participating in a celebration and healthy and delicious meal with the Krishnas.
More Info.: Fischer Mansion, DetroitISKONLive.com, 313-331-6740
Urban Playground Track
Time: 1pm to 7pm
Location: Leaving from Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: Yes, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Nathan Andren (CS ID: nathaninja), 650-646-5482 cell/txt
Description: Start out with some invigorating urban golf (golf attire encouraged but not required – BYO club, stick, broom, etc. and any tennis balls you can muster). Then we'll enjoy some choice urban spelunking at the 3.5 million square foot absolutely astounding Packard Plant.
More Info.: UrbanGolf.org
A-Squared Sunday Track
Time: 1pm to 8pm
Location: Leaving from Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: Yes, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Erika Etnyre (CS ID: ele123), 586-419-0368 cell/txt
Description: Head out for a day trip to beautiful, progressive, jam-packed Ann Arbor. Enjoy the atmospheric art museum and expansive outdoor Arboretum. Paint the famous Rock and grab dinner before touring Grizzly Peak Brewery and returning to the D!
Campus Martius Sunday Evening Meetup
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Location: Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Cost: FREE
RSVP?: No
Description: Campus Martius Park is the meetup location for dinner Sunday. Dinner parties will leave promptly at 8pm, so you can show up late, just not too late.
Evening festivities will leave from dinner locations but will be included here. If you skip dinner but want to go out with us afterward, make sure to coordinate with the contact person for the event.
More Info.: CampusMartiusPark.org
Sunday Supper
Time: 8pm to 9pm
Location: Leaving from Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Cost: Variable
RSVP?: No
Description: We'll go eat at one of Detroit's many memorable restaurants.
Dive
Bar Golf and Dizzy Spell
Time: 9pm to 12am
Location: Leaving from dinner
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: No
Contact: Chuck Manley (CS ID: ROUGERAT), 313-570-4764 cell/txt and Nathan Andren (CS ID: nathaninja), 650-646-5482 cell/txt
Description: There's nothing like pub crawling through downtown Detroit and tonight we'll take you to some of the most uniquely Motown bars. Teams will play Bar Golf, scoring Birdies and Bogeys before testing their spelling and trivia skills using Detroit locations.
Motor City Drive In Movie party
Time: 12am to 4am
Location: Ford-Wyoming Drive In Theater, 10400 Ford Rd, Dearborn, MI
Cost: $8.50 per adult
RSVP?: No
Description: Enjoy the largest drive-in in the world! You hear me?! Phew Bang! The world! Or rather, enjoy hanging out and partying with the gang, Detroit style. BYO_! And bring any lawn chairs you have.
More Info.: FordWyomingDriveIn.com, 313-846-6910
MONDAY, May 31st
Belle Isle Blowout
Time: 12pm to 7pm
Location: Southern tip of Belle Isle, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP? No
Description: It may not be Central Park, but it was designed by the same guy and it's an island, and it rocks! So come on down for one last day of DCC shenanigans. Some will picnic, others explore the old abandoned zoo, some hold safety meetings deep in the woods, others seek out legendary Hipster Beach, while still others hit up the Victorian conservatory, Nature Zoo, Dossin Great Lakes Museum, golf course and driving range, water slide, GIANT slide, or simple bike or toss around balls and discs. Bring any food, BBQ supplies, games, etc. you want to share.
More Info.: FOBI.org
AND MORE!
Daytime event tracks for Toledo and Windsor are coming, along with some small group activities like kayaking, historic Greenfield Village, etc. We're bringing it for you, all right. The only question is how much Detroit style awesomeness can you take? ;]
http://www.DetroitCouchCrash.com
View it all in the handy Google Map or Calendar.
Ride shares and carpools are coming in from many places around the country. You can find out more about these in the CS Group and DCC FaceBook:
DCC CS Group:http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=18807
DCC FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=346584299910
You can also find a host and make plans for the extended holiday weekend.
If you want to get a hold of a real person to ask a question, Annie Bal is our Liaison, or you can email DetroitCouchCrash at gmail to reach all Organizers.
http://www.CouchSurfing.com/ANNIE%20BAL
That's it! I and the other DCC Organizers are hoping you'll come and looking forward to meeting you. =]
Cheers!
Nathan Andren
Detroit Couch Crash Organizing Team
nathaninja at gmail
650-646-5482 cell/txt
DETROIT COUCH CRASH EVENTS
THURSDAY, MAY 27th
Mike's Cabin Party and Mini-Burn
Time: 4:20pm till late
Location: 2771 Hemlock Rd, Reading, MI
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: Please, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Mike Horst (CS ID: MATHLETE) / 419-466-9640 cell/txt
Description: T'was the night before Couch Crash, when all through the cabin, Not a surfer was sober not even - apparently nothing rhymes with cabin! BUT the party will rock hard none-the-less. Come prepared to enjoy the lake, hot tub and good music and good times with surfers coming in from every direction! Bring something to burn in the bonfire, Burning Man style - anything flammable that you want to dispose of in a sacred manner vs. throwing out or recycling. In that spirit feel free to bring things to gift to others. Lakes of Fire is coming up in June and Burning Man will be here before we know it, so let's start building the energy. Feel free to arrive 10 minutes early....
FRIDAY, May 28th
Dinner at Mexican Town Restaurant
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: 3457 Bagley St, Detroit
Cost: Variable
RSVP?: No
Description: Mexican Town restuarant in thriving Southwest Detroit is the perfect setting enjoy a delicious meal with friends and newly arrived surfers before the big Kick Off.
More Info.: MexicantownRestaurant.com
DCC Kick Off
Time: 9pm till late
Location: Izzy's, 2572 Michigan Ave, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: No
Contact: Lando Garcia (CS ID: XARCONIX), 734-624-6341 cell/txt
Description: We'll kick things off with T-shirt printing/stenciling and move into party mode as DJs set up to rock it late into the night.
SATURDAY, May 29th
Eastern Market Meetup
Time: 11am to 12pm
Location: Shed 1, corner of Russell St andWinder St, Detroit
Cost: FREE
RSVP?: No
Description: Experience the beating heart of Detroit at our famous and beloved farmer's market. Pick up fresh local produce from Grown in Detroit, get your organic goods from the Zen Center of Hamtramck and explore family-run shops.
More Info.:DetroitEasternMarket.com
Milliken StatePark and Harbor Saturday Morning Meetup
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Location: William G. Milliken State Park, 1900Atwater St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: No
Description: Milliken State Park is the meetup location for all daytime events Saturday. These will leave promptly at 1pm, so you can show up late, just not too late.
More Info.: DetroitRiverfront.org/east/tricentennialpark
Bike the Motor City I Track
Time: 1pm to 7pm
Location: Leaving from Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: Please, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Palmer Stevens (CS ID: PALMERMI), 248-867-3581 cell/txt
Description: Enjoy carefree biking in a major city without bike lanes as you visit one local hot spot after another on a loop around the city. The itinerary is being worked out to include the absolute best Detroit has to offer.
Forgotten Detroit Track
Time: 1pm to 7pm
Location: Leaving from Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: Please, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Chuck Manley (CS ID: ROUGERAT), 313-570-4764 cell/txt
Description: Witness the result that decades of neglect have wreaked on the city and its inhabitants as you explore abandoned schools and take part in the Burrito project by giving burritos to homeless humans. NOTE: Wear shoes and clothes that can get very dirty.
More Info.: BurritoProject.org
Thrifty-Crafty Track
Time 1pm to 7pm
Location: Leaving from Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: Please, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Nathan Andren (CS ID: nathaninja), 650-646-5482 cell/txt
Description: This fast paced track first takes you to the best thrift and vintage stores of Detroit, Hamtramck and Ferndale. Then we'll relocate to Izzy's and hack into our treasures to create FrankenFashions to wear out later.
Campus Martius Saturday Evening Meetup
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Location: Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Cost: FREE
RSVP?: No
Description: Campus Martius Park is the meetup location for dinner Saturday. Dinner parties will leave promptly at 8pm, so you can show up late, just not too late.
Evening festivities will leave from dinner locations but will be included here. If you skip dinner but want to go out with us afterward, make sure to coordinate with the contact person for the event.
More Info.: CampusMartiusPark.org
Saturday Supper
Time: 8pm to 9pm
Location: Leaving from Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Cost: Variable
RSVP?: No
Description: We'll go eat at one of Detroit's many memorable restaurants.
Big Baller Best of the Worst Strip Club Review
Time: 9pm to 3am
Location: Leaving from dinner
Cost: Variable
RSVP?: Please, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Nathan Andren (CS ID: nathaninja), 650-646-5482 cell/txt and Chuck Manley (CS ID: ROUGERAT), 313-570-4764 cell/txt
Description: Slick back your hair and paint your nails! We'll be taking you on a tour of some of Detroit's most mind blowing strip clubs, from 8 Mile to worse. The legend of Thunderbolt will not be denied!
SUNDAY, May 30th
Milliken State Park and Harbor Sunday Morning Meetup
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Location: William G. Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: No
Description: Milliken State Park is the meetup location for all daytime events Sunday. These will leave promptly at 1pm, so you can show up late, just not too late.
More Info.: DetroitRiverfront.org/east/tricentennialpark
Bike the Motor City II Track
Time: 1pm to 7pm
Location: Leaving from Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: Please, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Palmer Stevens (CS ID: PALMERMI), 248-867-3581 cell/txt
Description: Enjoy carefree biking in a major city without bike lanes as you visit one local hot spot after another on a loop around the city. The itinerary is being worked out to include the absolute best Detroit has to offer.
History and Hindus Track
Time: 1pm to 8pm
Location: Leaving from Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit / Fischer Mansion, 383 Lenox St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: Yes, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Chuck Manley (CS ID: ROUGERAT), 313-570-4764 cell/txt
Description: Start out with a historic walking tour of Downtown Detroit, giving by a professional guide and CSer, then tour historic and gorgeous Fischer Mansion, now home to the Hare Krishnas. Cap it all off by participating in a celebration and healthy and delicious meal with the Krishnas.
More Info.: Fischer Mansion, DetroitISKONLive.com, 313-331-6740
Urban Playground Track
Time: 1pm to 7pm
Location: Leaving from Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: Yes, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Nathan Andren (CS ID: nathaninja), 650-646-5482 cell/txt
Description: Start out with some invigorating urban golf (golf attire encouraged but not required – BYO club, stick, broom, etc. and any tennis balls you can muster). Then we'll enjoy some choice urban spelunking at the 3.5 million square foot absolutely astounding Packard Plant.
More Info.: UrbanGolf.org
A-Squared Sunday Track
Time: 1pm to 8pm
Location: Leaving from Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: Yes, DetroitCouchCrash@gmail.com
Contact: Erika Etnyre (CS ID: ele123), 586-419-0368 cell/txt
Description: Head out for a day trip to beautiful, progressive, jam-packed Ann Arbor. Enjoy the atmospheric art museum and expansive outdoor Arboretum. Paint the famous Rock and grab dinner before touring Grizzly Peak Brewery and returning to the D!
Campus Martius Sunday Evening Meetup
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Location: Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Cost: FREE
RSVP?: No
Description: Campus Martius Park is the meetup location for dinner Sunday. Dinner parties will leave promptly at 8pm, so you can show up late, just not too late.
Evening festivities will leave from dinner locations but will be included here. If you skip dinner but want to go out with us afterward, make sure to coordinate with the contact person for the event.
More Info.: CampusMartiusPark.org
Sunday Supper
Time: 8pm to 9pm
Location: Leaving from Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Cost: Variable
RSVP?: No
Description: We'll go eat at one of Detroit's many memorable restaurants.
Dive
Bar Golf and Dizzy Spell
Time: 9pm to 12am
Location: Leaving from dinner
Cost: By donation
RSVP?: No
Contact: Chuck Manley (CS ID: ROUGERAT), 313-570-4764 cell/txt and Nathan Andren (CS ID: nathaninja), 650-646-5482 cell/txt
Description: There's nothing like pub crawling through downtown Detroit and tonight we'll take you to some of the most uniquely Motown bars. Teams will play Bar Golf, scoring Birdies and Bogeys before testing their spelling and trivia skills using Detroit locations.
Motor City Drive In Movie party
Time: 12am to 4am
Location: Ford-Wyoming Drive In Theater, 10400 Ford Rd, Dearborn, MI
Cost: $8.50 per adult
RSVP?: No
Description: Enjoy the largest drive-in in the world! You hear me?! Phew Bang! The world! Or rather, enjoy hanging out and partying with the gang, Detroit style. BYO_! And bring any lawn chairs you have.
More Info.: FordWyomingDriveIn.com, 313-846-6910
MONDAY, May 31st
Belle Isle Blowout
Time: 12pm to 7pm
Location: Southern tip of Belle Isle, Detroit
Cost: By donation
RSVP? No
Description: It may not be Central Park, but it was designed by the same guy and it's an island, and it rocks! So come on down for one last day of DCC shenanigans. Some will picnic, others explore the old abandoned zoo, some hold safety meetings deep in the woods, others seek out legendary Hipster Beach, while still others hit up the Victorian conservatory, Nature Zoo, Dossin Great Lakes Museum, golf course and driving range, water slide, GIANT slide, or simple bike or toss around balls and discs. Bring any food, BBQ supplies, games, etc. you want to share.
More Info.: FOBI.org
AND MORE!
Daytime event tracks for Toledo and Windsor are coming, along with some small group activities like kayaking, historic Greenfield Village, etc. We're bringing it for you, all right. The only question is how much Detroit style awesomeness can you take? ;]