World of Weird Al Yankovic

If the 2,361 members of this board all donated $8.50 we'd have over $20,000.

That's math baby!! WOO! Give it up!!

Mystik Tomato @ Jul 30 2008, 05:43 AM wrote: Now, that's a really pessimistic view of it.

No, it's a realistic view. Fred's been to all previous ALCONs -- she knows.

That said... I did like the Tasmania idea

ive also been to way more rocky horror cons, and been told they lose money, even amanda said she did, got a rocky con commin up in sept in atlantic city, so far they have 2 stars confirmed, one is in NY so not far to fly her, the other i think is in london, so a lot to fly her, and they r talkin more to come, if any1 is interested in what goes on at a rocky horror con, here ya go............ http://blog.rockycon2008.com/

Cool-thanks, Fred. I need to start visiting different con websites to get ideas.

--V

fred27 @ Jul 31 2008, 05:32 AM wrote: ive also been to way more rocky horror cons, and been told they lose money, even amanda said she did, ....
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I see this is a topic of discussion again. I have way more fun seeing and meeting other fans at these things than wheatever the organized thingies are that the orrganizers put together, especially the more passive stuff like performances. The getting together and putting faces, voices, and bodies to names, posts and avatars is the cool part and the reason I go.

I've been to the last 2 ALCONS and also to a few less formal get-togethers organized over the years among Al-fans. Depending on the locale and time, a lot of things could be arranged that don't necessarily require a large financial investment, particularly up front [e.g. a convention in Minnesota could center on a pilgrimage to Darwin and the beloved twineball-although I note noone's talking about a Minnesota locale. ] An Al-themed art festival or photography exhibit as part of the festival? [Art classes with Al themes?] We put together an Al pilgrimage here in LA in 2001 that went from Lynwood High School through Santa Monica and the Civic Center Auditorium, past Pico and Sepulveda, onto Capitol REcords, etc., etc. and other sites. A July get together can include a birthday party for Suzanne whether the guest of honor is there or not. There are a zillion challenges and competitions that could be done, none of which need to involve a huge outlay. Nothing says this would have to be a repeat of the three Chicago based ALCONS or of any other convention in form or in spirit.

There's my 27 cents.

Cheers, Diva
party planner to the rabbits

Hi Diva,
I completely agree and I would like to put together a Yankofest here in NH but getting the word out and finding other Al lovers is the current issue.
Cindy

*ahem* I'm kinda close to NH.. it'd have to be north westernish but yeah.

I could do NH, its kinda close to where I am

NH is way closer than CA. I could def do that.

It sounds like Vikki is hinting at doing an actual convention though... I would love to go to an actual nationwide Al convention no matter where it is. If it is summer 09 that would be great. Nothing is a better graduation present, than a cross country trip to a Al'-themed convention.

BTW: What would it be called if Alcon is taken? The Steve Jay convention?