Showing posts with label Los Angeles Convention. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Los Angeles Convention. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Hah! Figures!
Just like 2009, I failed to post regular updates. In fact, I never got around to posting images! Whoopsie. But haste makes waste and I got them up yesterday for you folks! Enjoy my 2010 Xena Convention Photos.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
The convention is just days away
Hey folks, the convention is just a few short days away. In four days I'll be leaving my cold, wintery Northern Indiana climate for the beaches of Southern California. Last year, my plans to do daily reports kind of fizzled. I think it happens when running around and hanging out with friends.
So, with that in mind I'm thinking of "tweeting" from the convention. Yes, you heard me... tweeting. Last year, I didn't get cell phone service in the basement of the convention hall. I'm hoping my new phone will have better reception, but I'm not holding out much hope. In any case, I'll still tweet important notes if necessary. Though, I doubt anything interesting will come out of this year's convention.
My twitter page is http://twitter.com/jlzellers.
Peace.
So, with that in mind I'm thinking of "tweeting" from the convention. Yes, you heard me... tweeting. Last year, I didn't get cell phone service in the basement of the convention hall. I'm hoping my new phone will have better reception, but I'm not holding out much hope. In any case, I'll still tweet important notes if necessary. Though, I doubt anything interesting will come out of this year's convention.
My twitter page is http://twitter.com/jlzellers.
I also plan on posting daily photos. This year, since I invested in about SEVEN 8 gb SD cards for my camera, I'm going take photos in both RAW and JPG format which will allow me to post images hopefully faster without the conversion crap that I have to do with RAW. You will notice that my images will be watermarked with WHOSYER PHOTOGRAPHY across the middle part of the photo.
Also, I plan writing up a series of articles to be published on the Xena Online Website. I'm going to interview peeps at the convention each day. We'll see that goes.Peace.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
XOC Meet-Up Details
Here are the details for the XOC meet up at the convention.
Because of our large size group (last count was around 80 people), we are having our meet up downstairs in the convention area (where all the ballrooms are at and where the convention will be held) in the outside patio area.
There will be a banner, so you can find us easily.
These are the tenative times:
Meetup Thursday When:
Around 8 pm (not sure when yet) Where: Downstairs lobby area in front of the convention rooms, outdoor patio
Meetup Friday When:
Around 11am (not sure when yet) Where: Downstairs lobby area in front of the convention rooms, outdoor patio
Because of our large size group (last count was around 80 people), we are having our meet up downstairs in the convention area (where all the ballrooms are at and where the convention will be held) in the outside patio area.
There will be a banner, so you can find us easily.
These are the tenative times:
Meetup Thursday When:
Around 8 pm (not sure when yet) Where: Downstairs lobby area in front of the convention rooms, outdoor patio
Meetup Friday When:
Around 11am (not sure when yet) Where: Downstairs lobby area in front of the convention rooms, outdoor patio
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Lucy and Renee headline 15th Anniversary Con
A little late on this, but Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor will be headlining the convention in February. I think it was a matter of getting the to arrange their schedules. Anyways, Lucy will do her solo on Friday, and then her and Renee will be on stage together that same day. Renee's appearance will be on Sunday.
Renee is also signing autographs (for $50) and doing photo ops ($70).
In other news of equal importance, Lucy will not have a concert this convention. This is probably because of her schedule on Spartacus. Oh well.
For more information www.creationenet.com/cal/xebur.htm.
Renee is also signing autographs (for $50) and doing photo ops ($70).
In other news of equal importance, Lucy will not have a concert this convention. This is probably because of her schedule on Spartacus. Oh well.
For more information www.creationenet.com/cal/xebur.htm.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Adrienne Wilkinson added to the 2010 Convention
Adrienne Wilkinson has accepted Creation Entertainment's invention to attend the 2010 Convention.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
2010 Xena Convention Update
David Franklin has been added to the guest list for the 2010 Xena Convention.
Today, I also purchased my airline ticket after working Delta's ticketing system. :D YEAH!!!
Today, I also purchased my airline ticket after working Delta's ticketing system. :D YEAH!!!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Special friends and great times
On Thursday, I started hearing a rumor about some special surprise planned for Sunday (the last day of the convention). Earlier, I had thought that wow... Joseph LoDuca and Rob Tapert appearing at the convention... there was no mention of a "Legend of the Seeker" panel (though I suspected as much). Once I got the schedule, I realized that there was indeed an "LotS" panel--so that shot down a very unlikely (yet, plausible theory) of a word on a "Xena" movie.Sunday rolls around and Lucy is on stage. She's talking about stuff and mentions that she has an special friend she'd like to introduce...
None other than Claire Stansfield. I can't remember the last convention she's been too. I know the last time I saw her was in January 2002 at the Chicago "Strong Women of Sci-Fi" Convention in which Claire and Alex Tydings appeared.
It was truly a special treat. Claire just simple rocks on stage and I wish she'd appear more. I dont' know why she wasn't asked. (There was a mention about not knowing her phone number or something... I don't know.) Claire called up Creation and asked to appear.
Doesn't matter that she took some of Lucy's stage time... it was just AWESOME seeing Claire on stage. (Yes, she did the Alti voice.)
Claire gave us a rundown on what she has been doing since she last time she 'saw us.' (She was originally scheduled for the 2005 convention, but had to pull out at the last moment because of a business matter relating to her company. I don't recall who exactly replaced her, I want to say Bruce Hopkins (Hoskins?) who was a good friend of Kevin Smith's and also appeared on several episodes of "Xena" and "Hercules".)
She had a company called C & C that made designer t-shirts, but she has since sold that company. The company really took off after Oprah featured the shirts as part of her "favorite things" episode a few years ago. Claire is no a consultant for Oprah's "favorite things."
Seeing Claire and Lucy on stage provided me with some of the best shots that I took at the convention. There's also a couple of really good shots of Lucy and Renee on stage as well.
(A caption to the photo on the left would be... quick, they have cameras let's get a goofy expression!)
Claire didn't mention whether or not she's working as an actor anymore. (Or if she did, I don't remember.) Anyways, it was definitely a surprise and one that tops Lucy and Renee popping out of the stage cake at the 2005 Convention.
Check out More of Sunday's Photos from the Convention
Thursday, February 12, 2009
2010 Convention Tix Now on Sale and L@@K!
Gold tickets are now on sale and Creation is allowing you to PICK your seat. :D
2010 Convention News and 2009 Convention Report
Creation will start selling the 2010 Gold package tickets today (around 3 p.m. eastern time). They are $479 (up $20 from last year). So stay tuned.
The XOC is already working on it's 2010 Convention meet-up. Right now, we have a post for people looking for roommates. We'll post news and updates concerning the convention to this thread on the XOC.
We'll eventually launch the Official 2010 XOC meet-up thread.
Here's an image from our 2009 meet up (this is from Sunday, the last day of the convention). We have a nice little banner that uses the Journey Logo that Aurora Goddess (back row, on the right) created for the forum. The text on the banner is from our "Xenites" icon that we some times use in promotional material. We could start our own little United Nations with this image... really!
Check out more of my convention photos at my Flickr page.
I had a blast at the 2009 convention. I'm still working on my report, though it is available on the XOC in the Conventions Forum. (Just search for xwpweb and you'll find my postings.)
I'm also working on getting all of my images up and onto the website (in both the photo gallery and another section of the website) in the coming weeks.
The XOC Guide to Xena Conventions is also getting a retooling and will be available either later this spring or early this summer. I'm going to kick it out of MS Word and format it Adobe InDesign. I'm also gonna do a brochure to have available at the convention.
Stay tuned for more updates!
The XOC is already working on it's 2010 Convention meet-up. Right now, we have a post for people looking for roommates. We'll post news and updates concerning the convention to this thread on the XOC.
We'll eventually launch the Official 2010 XOC meet-up thread.
Here's an image from our 2009 meet up (this is from Sunday, the last day of the convention). We have a nice little banner that uses the Journey Logo that Aurora Goddess (back row, on the right) created for the forum. The text on the banner is from our "Xenites" icon that we some times use in promotional material. We could start our own little United Nations with this image... really!Check out more of my convention photos at my Flickr page.
I had a blast at the 2009 convention. I'm still working on my report, though it is available on the XOC in the Conventions Forum. (Just search for xwpweb and you'll find my postings.)
I'm also working on getting all of my images up and onto the website (in both the photo gallery and another section of the website) in the coming weeks.
The XOC Guide to Xena Conventions is also getting a retooling and will be available either later this spring or early this summer. I'm going to kick it out of MS Word and format it Adobe InDesign. I'm also gonna do a brochure to have available at the convention.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Pre-Con Blog
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/
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/
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.
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.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Case of the dueling seat numbers
Case No: G19
Suspect: Creation Entertainment
Complaint: Dueling seat numbers
A few weeks ago, a friend on the XOC was selling her Gold ticket to the January Xena convention. Come to find out, they have given her the same seat number as mine. We both contacted Creation, and they "apparently" fixed the situation by giving her a different seat number.
But now, it apparently has happened again to some other person...
So, has anyone experienced a similar problem at a Creation Convention, get your seat number only to find out someone else has the same seat number?
It's happened to me at all the Creation Conventions I've been too.
Suspect: Creation Entertainment
Complaint: Dueling seat numbers
A few weeks ago, a friend on the XOC was selling her Gold ticket to the January Xena convention. Come to find out, they have given her the same seat number as mine. We both contacted Creation, and they "apparently" fixed the situation by giving her a different seat number.
But now, it apparently has happened again to some other person...
So, has anyone experienced a similar problem at a Creation Convention, get your seat number only to find out someone else has the same seat number?
It's happened to me at all the Creation Conventions I've been too.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Los Angeles Xena Convention 2009
Creation has finally seen fit to update their Xena convention website with a couple of contests. Nothing new to report. It's the standard music video and center piece contest. For more information on the convention, visit the Official Xena Convention Website.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Xena Convention: Hotel Bookings Now Available!
If you're going to the 2009 Xena Convention held in Los Angeles January 30 to February 1, you can now book your room at the convention rate at the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) Marriott. You can call the hotel at 1-310-641-5700 and mention the Xena convention to receive the special rate $127+tax/night.
Or you can book online by going to the hotel website and use the group convention code of xenxena to receive the group rate.
NOTICE: The rate only applies for Thursday (check-in) to Monday (check-out).
For more information the 2009 convention, visit Creation's website.
Or you can book online by going to the hotel website and use the group convention code of xenxena to receive the group rate.
NOTICE: The rate only applies for Thursday (check-in) to Monday (check-out).
For more information the 2009 convention, visit Creation's website.
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Xena Convention 2009 - Los Angeles, CA
Creation Entertainment has announced that the 2009 Xena Convention will be held at the Los Angeles Marriot Hotel January 30 - February 1. Gold packages are currently available for purchase for $459.
http://www.creationent.com/cal/xebur.htm
Additional ticket packages will be available in the coming weeks. Be sure to stop on by the XOC's 2009 Convention News & Updates thread for updates. And be sure that if you're going to be attending to stop on by the 2009 Roll Call thread.
Here's what is included in your Gold Weekend Package:
1) The very best reserved seatings for daytime convention main auditorium events all three days. Here you will see all the guests, events, and attractions in a comfortable theatrical setting.
2) Complimentary autographs from attending celebrities. You will receive in-person, non-rushed autographs from a wonderful array of Xena stars and production folk.
3) Complimentary admission to the amazing Xena Celebrity Cabaret. Keep the same great seating for this CABARET PERFORMANCE featuring selected guests entertaining our audiences. Always a great highlight of the weekend's activities!
4) Complimentary admission to the exclusive to Gold Patrons Disco an Dessert Party. This is a wild party that celebrities come by for and a marvelous time is had by all.
5) First to get autographs as we go row by row for signings and you are in the front rows.
6) Wristbands for immediate entrance without waiting on line after initial registration.
7) Pre-Registration fun: You get your credentials prior to the convention opening and you'll also get first look at all the special Xena souvenirs.
8) Special collectible credential laminate for Gold Weekend Patrons.
9) Great Complimentary Gold Gift (past gifts have included a Xena collector plate, carry tote bags, autographed photos, and more)
10) And our favorite benefit, complimentary seating and breakfast at the famous Sunday Morning Exclusive to Gold Patrons Xena Celebrity Brunch and Charity Silent Auction. Join fellow fans and celebrities in a great morning and we'll be raising money for worthwhile charities with our silent auction!
http://www.creationent.com/cal/xebur.htm
Additional ticket packages will be available in the coming weeks. Be sure to stop on by the XOC's 2009 Convention News & Updates thread for updates. And be sure that if you're going to be attending to stop on by the 2009 Roll Call thread.
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