I've left my laptop on Eastern time to fool me! Okay, long story short... After arriving in Atlanta, they changed my gate assignment. Instead of having a decent breakfast, I was forced to have lunch for breakfast, capped off by a fruity yogurty thing and a bannana.
Oh yummy!
The flight to LA was wrought with turbelance. I'm not catholic, but I did say some hail mary's! I arrived in LA on time, believe it or not. We sat at the terminal gate for 40 minutes before finally going wheel's up in Atlanta Mr. Pilot flew into the jet stream and that made all the difference in the world. It got us "landed" on time. Also, he was kind enough to point out interesting things along the way. I can now say I saw the Grand Canyon! Anyways, when we landed at LAX, we got to the gate about 10 minutes later.
I arrived at the Marriott at 2 p.m. I took a brief nap (if one could call it that) and after haggling with the hotel, finally got my phone fixed about 15 minutes ago (around 11:45 p.m. Pacific). (And finally get internet access!)
I met up with Unwise Ocean and Moy Cullen, followed then by Elsie, Amazon Penny, Sais08 and other people. I'm horrible with names, so when I post their photos people will have to identify themselves. Aurora arrived around 5:30 p.m. ish.
Unwise, Moy and myself went to get a drink at the bar before heading down to registration. Registration is a whole other story. Gold was to start at 7 p.m., but Creation in their infinite wisdom started with Preferred---that just totally screwed things over. I waited in line for an hour and a half. HERE IS THE KICKER (and I saved the best for last). There were only two people doing registration. In years past, if you've gone to the convention they have more than two people and it's near and assembly like system.
But more on that later---back to the drink with Moy and Unwise... A bunch of Creation staffers (stands to reason why registration was scewed up) were eating dinner at Champions. We're sitting there... and in walks Michael Hurst and Jennifer Ward-Leland! Yes, they were there in the restaurant having dinner. Back to registration. Creation always seems to come up with new and crazy ways to screw with you and this registration business is just a new one. Anyways, I's be too tired to post photos tonight. I'll do it first thing in the morning.
Here are the only two photos I took of the thursday get together.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/whosyer/collections/72157613153625146/
Friday, January 30, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tentative Schedule for Convention
Thursday, January 29, 2009
3 pm to 7 pm: Vendor Set-Up (vendors only please)
7 pm to 9:30 pm: Gold Weekend Patrons Pre-Registration (not a necessity but a convenience: get your credentials and get first crack at souvenirs)
8:30 pm to 9 pm: Preferred Weekend Patrons Pre-Registration (not a necessity but a convenience: get your credentials and get an early start at souvenirs)
9 pm to 9:30 pm: Pre-Registration for all Weekend Patrons
Friday, January 30, 2009
8:00 am to Noon: Writers Workshop with Steven L. Sears and Paul Robert Coyle. Separate ticket required, may be purchased on Thursday night for $129. seating limited.
10:00 am to 11:00 am: Gold Weekend Patrons Pre-Registration
10 am to Noon: Hudson Leick's Yoga Workshop, separate ticket required, may be purchased Thursday evening at registration for $119 (if not sold out)
10:00 am to 11:00 am: All Patrons Pre-Registration
11:00 am to 5:45 pm: Registration Open, Vendors Room Open
11:45 am to 5:45 pm: Theatre Open with guests & events including
12:10 pm Music Video Open and welcome with Sharon Delaney
12:15 pm Jennifer Sky Band
12:50 pm Tribute and Remembrance: Kevin Smith
1:20 pm Music Video Mix
1:25 pm Robert Trebor
2:00 pm Trivia Competition
2:40 pm Music Video Mix
3:05 pm Steven L. Sears
3:35 pm Jacqueline Kim
4:15 pm Autographs with Jennifer Sky Band, Robert Trebor and Jacqueline Kim, complimentary for Gold Weekend and Preferred Weekend Patrons (who we will call row by row) followed by those with separate autograph tickets (available at registration for $20 each) which we will call in number order. Those with Lucy Meet and Greet tickets at the Roxy can go first for your autograph. To all patrons who get autographs: kindly wait in your seats until you are called up to be fair to all.
4:45 pm No Minimum Bid Auction
5:15 pm Theatre closes, autographing continues
6:15 pm: Buses leave for Lucy's Concert at The Roxy Theatre. Bus tickets are sold out.
7 pm: Doors Open at The Roxy for Lucy's Concert
8 pm: Lucy Live in Concert at The Roxy
11:00 pm (time tentative) Disco & Dessert Party and Centerpiece Contest (exclusive event for Gold Patrons Only) Tentative guests include Jacqueline Kim, Steven L. Sears, Robert Trebor and Jennifer Sky Band. A $250 gift certificate to the best Xena Centerpiece!
PHOTO OPS
Note: Robert Trebor's photo ops will be done Saturday.
2:00 pm JENNIFER SKY BAND ($40)
2:30 pm JACQUELINE KIM ($40)
Saturday, January 31, 2009
8:30 am to 5:00 pm: Registration Open
8:30 am to 6:00 pm: Vendors Room Open
9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Theatre Open with guests & events
9:35 am Music Video Open
9:40 am Tony Todd
10:15 am Music Video Salute
10:20 am LIGHTSWITCH - An Uber Film
A story is more than just words on a page… and Danielle is desperately struggling for words as her final deadline draws near… It's not until she meets Shauna that her story begins to write itself. Their instant connection and attraction take them on a challenging journey of self-discovery and inevitable angst as they fight to find who they are and struggle with what they come to mean to each other. The whirlwind romance soon turns to heartbreak as secrets surface and hard choices are made. Danielle comes to see that sometimes "a story has to be lived before it can be told
10:45 am Music Video Salute
10:50 am Bitch Slap The Panel. This presentation includes material that may be deemed inappropriate for children.
11:30 am Music Video Mix
11:40 am Michael Hurst and Jennifer Ward-Lealand
12:35 pm Music Video Mix
12:45 pm Trivia Competition
1:10 pm INTERMISSION
1:40 pm Auction
2:25 pm Music Video Salute
2:30 pm Hudson Leick
3:50 pm Autographs with Tony Todd and Hudson Leick, complimentary for Gold Weekend and Preferred Weekend Patrons (who we will call row by row) followed by those with separate autograph tickets (available at registration for $20 each for Tony and $25 for Hudson) which we will call in number order. Those with Lucy Meet and Greet tickets at the Roxy can go first for your autograph. To all patrons who get autographs: kindly wait in your seats until you are called up to be fair to all. Note Michael Hurst & Jennifer Ward-Lealand will be signing Sunday.
6:15 pm: Buses leave for Lucy's Concert at The Roxy Theatre. Bus tickets are sold out.
7 pm: Doors Open at The Roxy for Lucy's Concert
8 pm: Lucy Live in Concert at The Roxy
11:00 pm NOTE NEW TIME Creation's Xena Celebrity Cabaret (complimentary for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons keeping their same seats, tickets available for others, see below please) An awesome performance starring Michael Hurst & Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Robert Trebor, and Steven L. Sears. Hosted by Cat Crimins. The cabaret is included on a complimentary basis for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons. For others, ticket are available at registration for $25 for reserved seating, $15 for general admission.
The cabaret was moved to late night to allow for a more comfortable and entertaining daytime schedule. Thank you!
PHOTO OPS
10:30 am TONY TODD ($40)
11:30 am ROBERT TREBOR ($40)
12:40 pm HUDSON LEICK ($50)
1:25 pm MICHAEL HURST ($45)
1:50 pm MICHAEL & JENNIFER ($60)
2:10 pm JENNIFER WARD-LEALAND ($40)
Sunday, February 1, 2009
8 am to 10:15 am Creation's Famous Sunday Morning Exclusive to Gold Patrons Xena Celebrity Brunch and Charity Silent Auction. Featuring HUDSON LEICK, VICTORIA PRATT, JENNIFER WARD-LEALAND, and MICHAEL HURST. Sold Out! Our selected silent auction charity is The James Ellis Foundation of Hofstra University which helps students affected by cancer go to college. FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE RENEE'S PHOTO OP TICKETS PLEASE SIT AT THE TABLES FURTHEST FROM THE ENTRANCE INTO THE BREAKFAST ROOM, THANKS!
10 am to 6 pm: Registration and Vendors Room Open
10:30 am Photo Ops with Renee O'Connor
11:30 am to 7 pm: Theatre Open
11:30 am Music Video Open
11:35 Am Joe Lo Duca (Xena Composer)
12:15 pm Wicked Xena: A Musical Film produced by Wendy Woody and Tara Chadwick and starring Tara Chadwick and Heather McCormick
1:00 pm Music Video Salute
1:05 pm Rob Tapert "Legend of the Seeker" Panel with Nicki Paluga (staff writer) and Stephen Tolkin (Co-Executive Producer). Congratulations to Rob and his team on the recent announcement of the pick-up of a 2nd season for the show!
1:45 pm Rare US appearance The Widow Twanky interviewed by Jennifer Ward-Lealand.
2:20 pm Intermission
2:55 pm Auction
3:30 pm Music Video Salute
3:35 pm Victoria Pratt
4:15 pm Music Video Tribute
4:20 pm Renee O'Connor
5:10 pm Lucy Lawless
5:40 pm Lucy & Renee
6:20 pm Autographs with Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Michael Hurst, Victoria Pratt, complimentary for Gold Weekend and Preferred Weekend Patrons (who we will call row by row) followed by those with separate autograph tickets (available at registration for $20 for Jennifer, , $25 for Michael, and $25 for Victoria) which we will call in number order. To all patrons who get autographs: kindly wait in your seats until you are called up to be fair to all.
6:30 pm Autographs with Renee O'Connor, available at registration for $50. These autographs, which are not part of any package, will be called by number.
7:00 pm Costume Competition offering first prize of a $250 gift certificate.
PHOTO OPS SUNDAY
10:30 am RENEE O'CONNOR: $70
2:30 pm VICTORIA PRATT: $40
3:05 pm THE WIDOW TWANKY: $45
3 pm to 7 pm: Vendor Set-Up (vendors only please)
7 pm to 9:30 pm: Gold Weekend Patrons Pre-Registration (not a necessity but a convenience: get your credentials and get first crack at souvenirs)
8:30 pm to 9 pm: Preferred Weekend Patrons Pre-Registration (not a necessity but a convenience: get your credentials and get an early start at souvenirs)
9 pm to 9:30 pm: Pre-Registration for all Weekend Patrons
Friday, January 30, 2009
8:00 am to Noon: Writers Workshop with Steven L. Sears and Paul Robert Coyle. Separate ticket required, may be purchased on Thursday night for $129. seating limited.
10:00 am to 11:00 am: Gold Weekend Patrons Pre-Registration
10 am to Noon: Hudson Leick's Yoga Workshop, separate ticket required, may be purchased Thursday evening at registration for $119 (if not sold out)
10:00 am to 11:00 am: All Patrons Pre-Registration
11:00 am to 5:45 pm: Registration Open, Vendors Room Open
11:45 am to 5:45 pm: Theatre Open with guests & events including
12:10 pm Music Video Open and welcome with Sharon Delaney
12:15 pm Jennifer Sky Band
12:50 pm Tribute and Remembrance: Kevin Smith
1:20 pm Music Video Mix
1:25 pm Robert Trebor
2:00 pm Trivia Competition
2:40 pm Music Video Mix
3:05 pm Steven L. Sears
3:35 pm Jacqueline Kim
4:15 pm Autographs with Jennifer Sky Band, Robert Trebor and Jacqueline Kim, complimentary for Gold Weekend and Preferred Weekend Patrons (who we will call row by row) followed by those with separate autograph tickets (available at registration for $20 each) which we will call in number order. Those with Lucy Meet and Greet tickets at the Roxy can go first for your autograph. To all patrons who get autographs: kindly wait in your seats until you are called up to be fair to all.
4:45 pm No Minimum Bid Auction
5:15 pm Theatre closes, autographing continues
6:15 pm: Buses leave for Lucy's Concert at The Roxy Theatre. Bus tickets are sold out.
7 pm: Doors Open at The Roxy for Lucy's Concert
8 pm: Lucy Live in Concert at The Roxy
11:00 pm (time tentative) Disco & Dessert Party and Centerpiece Contest (exclusive event for Gold Patrons Only) Tentative guests include Jacqueline Kim, Steven L. Sears, Robert Trebor and Jennifer Sky Band. A $250 gift certificate to the best Xena Centerpiece!
PHOTO OPS
Note: Robert Trebor's photo ops will be done Saturday.
2:00 pm JENNIFER SKY BAND ($40)
2:30 pm JACQUELINE KIM ($40)
Saturday, January 31, 2009
8:30 am to 5:00 pm: Registration Open
8:30 am to 6:00 pm: Vendors Room Open
9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Theatre Open with guests & events
9:35 am Music Video Open
9:40 am Tony Todd
10:15 am Music Video Salute
10:20 am LIGHTSWITCH - An Uber Film
A story is more than just words on a page… and Danielle is desperately struggling for words as her final deadline draws near… It's not until she meets Shauna that her story begins to write itself. Their instant connection and attraction take them on a challenging journey of self-discovery and inevitable angst as they fight to find who they are and struggle with what they come to mean to each other. The whirlwind romance soon turns to heartbreak as secrets surface and hard choices are made. Danielle comes to see that sometimes "a story has to be lived before it can be told
10:45 am Music Video Salute
10:50 am Bitch Slap The Panel. This presentation includes material that may be deemed inappropriate for children.
11:30 am Music Video Mix
11:40 am Michael Hurst and Jennifer Ward-Lealand
12:35 pm Music Video Mix
12:45 pm Trivia Competition
1:10 pm INTERMISSION
1:40 pm Auction
2:25 pm Music Video Salute
2:30 pm Hudson Leick
3:50 pm Autographs with Tony Todd and Hudson Leick, complimentary for Gold Weekend and Preferred Weekend Patrons (who we will call row by row) followed by those with separate autograph tickets (available at registration for $20 each for Tony and $25 for Hudson) which we will call in number order. Those with Lucy Meet and Greet tickets at the Roxy can go first for your autograph. To all patrons who get autographs: kindly wait in your seats until you are called up to be fair to all. Note Michael Hurst & Jennifer Ward-Lealand will be signing Sunday.
6:15 pm: Buses leave for Lucy's Concert at The Roxy Theatre. Bus tickets are sold out.
7 pm: Doors Open at The Roxy for Lucy's Concert
8 pm: Lucy Live in Concert at The Roxy
11:00 pm NOTE NEW TIME Creation's Xena Celebrity Cabaret (complimentary for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons keeping their same seats, tickets available for others, see below please) An awesome performance starring Michael Hurst & Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Robert Trebor, and Steven L. Sears. Hosted by Cat Crimins. The cabaret is included on a complimentary basis for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons. For others, ticket are available at registration for $25 for reserved seating, $15 for general admission.
The cabaret was moved to late night to allow for a more comfortable and entertaining daytime schedule. Thank you!
PHOTO OPS
10:30 am TONY TODD ($40)
11:30 am ROBERT TREBOR ($40)
12:40 pm HUDSON LEICK ($50)
1:25 pm MICHAEL HURST ($45)
1:50 pm MICHAEL & JENNIFER ($60)
2:10 pm JENNIFER WARD-LEALAND ($40)
Sunday, February 1, 2009
8 am to 10:15 am Creation's Famous Sunday Morning Exclusive to Gold Patrons Xena Celebrity Brunch and Charity Silent Auction. Featuring HUDSON LEICK, VICTORIA PRATT, JENNIFER WARD-LEALAND, and MICHAEL HURST. Sold Out! Our selected silent auction charity is The James Ellis Foundation of Hofstra University which helps students affected by cancer go to college. FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE RENEE'S PHOTO OP TICKETS PLEASE SIT AT THE TABLES FURTHEST FROM THE ENTRANCE INTO THE BREAKFAST ROOM, THANKS!
10 am to 6 pm: Registration and Vendors Room Open
10:30 am Photo Ops with Renee O'Connor
11:30 am to 7 pm: Theatre Open
11:30 am Music Video Open
11:35 Am Joe Lo Duca (Xena Composer)
12:15 pm Wicked Xena: A Musical Film produced by Wendy Woody and Tara Chadwick and starring Tara Chadwick and Heather McCormick
1:00 pm Music Video Salute
1:05 pm Rob Tapert "Legend of the Seeker" Panel with Nicki Paluga (staff writer) and Stephen Tolkin (Co-Executive Producer). Congratulations to Rob and his team on the recent announcement of the pick-up of a 2nd season for the show!
1:45 pm Rare US appearance The Widow Twanky interviewed by Jennifer Ward-Lealand.
2:20 pm Intermission
2:55 pm Auction
3:30 pm Music Video Salute
3:35 pm Victoria Pratt
4:15 pm Music Video Tribute
4:20 pm Renee O'Connor
5:10 pm Lucy Lawless
5:40 pm Lucy & Renee
6:20 pm Autographs with Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Michael Hurst, Victoria Pratt, complimentary for Gold Weekend and Preferred Weekend Patrons (who we will call row by row) followed by those with separate autograph tickets (available at registration for $20 for Jennifer, , $25 for Michael, and $25 for Victoria) which we will call in number order. To all patrons who get autographs: kindly wait in your seats until you are called up to be fair to all.
6:30 pm Autographs with Renee O'Connor, available at registration for $50. These autographs, which are not part of any package, will be called by number.
7:00 pm Costume Competition offering first prize of a $250 gift certificate.
PHOTO OPS SUNDAY
10:30 am RENEE O'CONNOR: $70
2:30 pm VICTORIA PRATT: $40
3:05 pm THE WIDOW TWANKY: $45
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Just days away from the convention
On Tuesday, Creation will announce the schedule for the convention. I'll post it when it becomes available.
I'll be posting my convention blog in several different spots so you don't have to look around for the blogs. I havent' decided if I'm gonna do "live blogging" or not. If anything, I'll post stuff during the breaks, etc. We'll see how that all works out.
If you want the late-breaking news, visit http://xwponline.net as the convention reports will appear there first.
I'll be posting my convention blog in several different spots so you don't have to look around for the blogs. I havent' decided if I'm gonna do "live blogging" or not. If anything, I'll post stuff during the breaks, etc. We'll see how that all works out.
If you want the late-breaking news, visit http://xwponline.net as the convention reports will appear there first.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Xena Convention Update
In just 12 days, the 14th Annual Xena convention kicks off at the Los Angeles Marriot (Jan. 30 - Feb. 1).
Here's some new announcements.
Rob Tapert will be appearing on Sunday. Joseph LoDuca is also a special guest (not sure what he's going to be doing). Cat Crimmins (a comedian and a Xena fan) will also be appearing.
In addition to the convention, there are two special events taking place. On Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon, there will be a Writer's Workshop hosted by Steven Seas and Paul Robert Coyle. And from 10 a.m. to noon, Hudson Leick will have a Yoga class.
Get ticket information
Here's the convention schedule (subject to change):
ALSO:
The Xena Online Community (The XOC http://xena.yuku.com) will have several meet-ups throughout the weekend. Just look for the big banner.
Here's some new announcements.
Rob Tapert will be appearing on Sunday. Joseph LoDuca is also a special guest (not sure what he's going to be doing). Cat Crimmins (a comedian and a Xena fan) will also be appearing.
In addition to the convention, there are two special events taking place. On Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon, there will be a Writer's Workshop hosted by Steven Seas and Paul Robert Coyle. And from 10 a.m. to noon, Hudson Leick will have a Yoga class.
Get ticket information
Here's the convention schedule (subject to change):
Thursday, January 29, 20093 pm to 7 pm:
Vendor Set-Up (vendors only please)7 pm to 9:30 pm: Gold Weekend Patrons Pre-Registration (not a necessity but a convenience: get your credentials and get first crack at souvenirs)8:30 pm to 9 pm: Preferred Weekend Patrons Pre-Registration (not a necessity but a convenience: get your credentials and get first crack at souvenirs)9 pm to 9:30 pm: Pre-Registration for all Weekend Patrons
Friday, January 30, 200910:00 am to 11:00 am:
Gold Weekend Patrons Pre-Registration11:00 am to 11:30 am: All Patrons Pre-Registration11:30 am to 5:45 pm: Registration Open, Vendors Room Open12:15 pm to 5:45 pm: Theatre Open with guests & events including Jacqueline Kim, Robert Trebor, Jennifer Sky Band and Steven Sears. Tribute to Kevin Smith.5:45 pm: Buses leave for Lucy's Concert at The Roxy Theatre7 pm: Doors Open at The Roxy for Lucy's Concert8 pm: Lucy Live in Concert at The Roxy11:00 pm (time tentative) Disco & Dessert Party and Centerpiece Contest (exclusive event for Gold Patrons Only) Tentative guests include Jacqueline Kim, Steven L. Sears, Robert Trebor and Jennifer Sky Band
Saturday, January 31, 20099 am to 4:30 pm:
Registration and Vendors Room Open10 am to 4:00 pm: Theatre Open with guests & events including Tony Todd, Michael Hurst and Jennifer Ward-Lealand, and Hudson Leick. Bitch Slap: The Panel.4:15 pm Creation's Xena Celebrity Cabaret (complimentary for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons keeping their same seats, tickets available for others, see below please) An awesome performance starring Michael Hurst & Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Robert Trebor, and Steven L. Sears.5:45 pm: Buses leave for Lucy's Concert at The Roxy Theatre 7 pm: Doors Open at The Roxy for Lucy's Concert8 pm: Lucy Live in Concert at The
Roxy
Sunday, February 1, 20098 am to 10:15 am
Creation's Famous Sunday Morning Exclusive to Gold Patrons Xena Celebrity Brunch and Charity Silent Auction. Featuring HUDSON LEICK, VICTORIA PRATT, JENNIFER WARD-LEALAND, and MICHAEL HURST. Sold Out! Our selected silent auction charity is The James Ellis Foundation of Hofstra University which helps students affected by cancer go to college.10 am to 6 pm: Registration and Vendors Room Open10:30 am Photo Ops with Renee O'Connor (NOTE: this is a change from previously announced)11:30 am to 7 pm: Theatre Open with guests & events including Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, Steven L. Sears, Victoria Pratt and in a rare US appearance The Widow Twanky interviewed by Jennifer Ward-Lealand. Costume Competition.
ALSO:
The Xena Online Community (The XOC http://xena.yuku.com) will have several meet-ups throughout the weekend. Just look for the big banner.
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