Well,
I was put in charge of running the Big Apple Convention, and one day
Mike Carbonaro decided to hold a ONE DAY, FREE ADMISSION convention.
You heard that right. Mike decided to give something back to the fans
by letting everyone in for free (that's if they signed up in advance
on the website), so there was a catch. The day was a huge success, for
who can resist a free day of glorious geekdom.
Of course,
as the time drew closer, we realized that while we had expected a certain
amount of people to show up, we had double that many people signed up
on the website! So that meant we were worried about the place being
overbooked and wall to wall with fans!
I guess
a Free Admission show really packs them in!
Without
further ado, here are the pics...
FRIDAY
Cecilia
relaxing while we set the place up.
The
autograph room and artist alley before the con. Notice the brilliant
table arrangement by Spat and Tony.
Paul
Maitland (Big Apple web designer and artist) designed the awesome graphics
for the con t-shirts. He used the con mascot (Mr. Apple) with a superhero
theme. They were a HUGE hit! Too bad we ran out, people wouldn't stop
asking for them. The next version will have a villain theme. Can't wait
to see that one!
Spat
(Super Grand High Majestic Con Director) hard at work with, uh, a roll
of tape.
Z and
Anthony getting ready to post banners on the wall.
Its
so much easier to work with music to inspire me! He has the whole Miley
Cyrus, Hannah Montana collection on his iPhone.
Kim
and Tony at the Playwright. (Z and Anthony debating in the background;
"No I can drink more that you!" "NO, I can drink more!!")
Spat
predrunk state.
Kim,
the first of many many photos she will appear in.
Kim
trying not to get bored with Spat. (Z imitating a deer in the headlights)
"Hello,
this is love line, how can I make your fantasy come true?"
"Oh,
hi mom! Didn't know it was you!"
Chris
and Kim hanging out at the Playwright.
Tony
likes to take pics up people's noses.
And
then Richard arrived! In case you didn't know, Richard LeParmentier
played Admiral Motti in Star Wars, as well as parts in Who Framed Roger
Rabbit? and Superman 2.
Me and
Kim.
Richard
and Anthony!
Anthony
and Cecilia!
Richard
and Kim get comfortable.
SATURDAY
Tony
standing in front of Cathy St. George's table! I wonder if he signs
autographs as her as well?
Our
Volunteers hard at work!
How
many Volunteers does it take to hang up a poster?
This
was the first time at a Big Apple that I was able to take a break and
sit down. I guess the last 4 shows working with these same Volunteers,
we've learned to work really well together. So I didn't need to be everywhere,
doing everything. So for the first time I was able to sit down. It was
the best 6 seconds of my life.
Our
Autograph area/Artist Alley. With the lovely Josie Lee in the foreground,
and Tiffany Taylor in the back.
Brian
Kong, working?
Richard
trying to look busy.
Signs!!
The
packed room!
Tony
with Cheryl Bachman!
Cathy
and Tony!
Now
this is a Dynamic Duo I can watch for hours!
Terry
Runnels strangles Jason.
Zorikh
stuffs his face!
Me with
Leilene Ondrade of Flavor of Love.
Me and
Josie Lee.
Richard
and Josie.
Dom
looking over the Volunteers.
The
Volunteers getting their after show goodies.
Our
illustrious Volunteers. And Grace.
Steve
and Bobbi at the after party at the Playwright!
Ruby
and Jenn showed up!
Cathy
and Charlie.
Cathy
and Bobbi.
Bobbi
standing outside smoking.
SUNDAY
Ahh,
full Irish Breakfast! Soooo goood.
And
since Saturday was Drew's Birthday, and he didn't show up, we had a
party for him later!
Here
is is!
And
here's his My Little Pony cake!
Blow,
Drew! Blow!
And
then Mikey stuck his finger in the cake.
:(
Bad
Mikey!
Well,
that's it! Big thanks to all my Volunteers! Thanks to Grace, Anthony,
Tony, and Z for coming down and helping out. Thanks to Mike Carbonaro
for putting on the show! Thanks to Sean, Nicole and Dennis for all their
help! Big thanks to all the Guests and Artists who came to the show,
and especially to Richard! It's always great seeing you again!
And
that's pretty much going to be the last of the Hotel Big Apple shows.
Be sure to come down October 16-18, 2009 when Big Apple moves to the
Piers at the West Side Highway. We'll be at Pier 94 at 55th and 12th
Ave.
See
you there!
If
you have any questions, E-Mail me. Spat@spat-nospam-cave.com
