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

Xena Online Community

According to Google search on my end (it varies), the Xena Online Community is the number one Xena forum. They even list the othe forums on the board! Three cheers for the XOC!

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!

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/

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):

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.

XOC celebrates nine years in the Xenaverse

At exactly 12:00 am (midnight), the XOC will celebrate it's 9th Anniversary as a Xena message board.

Well, it wasn't born at 12am exactly, but it was born on July 30, 1999.

Stop on by the XOC at around midnight to see my very special surprise. We're going....

Oh wait, that'll spoil the surprise.... SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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.

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.

Q & A with R.J. Stewart

We have a special treat for you! That's right. The Xena Online Community is proud to present an exclusive Q & A with Xena executive producer R.J. Stewart. Mr. Stewart graciously accepted the invitation of answering some questions from fans.

You'll need to have a Yuku name and be a member of the Xena Online Community. Read some of the questions that have already been submitted here.