Springfield, Missouri 2010: Will you be there?

POSTED BY: Mike2020
UPDATED: Sunday, January 3, 2010 22:58
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MIKE2020

Thursday, December 11, 2008 8:05 PM

Hey folks. Quick Question...
I'm with Herocon.net and we are trying to stage and plan a convention in Springfield, MO possibly on New Years 2010.

Is there enough browncoats and other whedonites in the area that we'll have enough fan-push for a big show??

We already have a line on Morena Baccarin and Summer Glau to appear at the con, but if we get enough interest and fan-push, we'll be able to pull in some more talent from the show, or possibly have a Whedon-Weekend. (I'd love it if we could do that!)

Anyhoo, anyone and everyone that is interested, please drop a response here. We'll try and gauge the responses we get so we can plan the best show we can do.

Thanks again,
Mike
www.herocon.net

MAI

Thursday, December 11, 2008 8:07 PM

That would be so awesome. Great idea!

MIKE2020

Thursday, December 11, 2008 8:33 PM

Yay! So far, so good!

SLOWHAND

Thursday, December 11, 2008 11:04 PM

Sounds cool! It's a long ways off, so I could definatly plan to be there!

STOWEAWAY

Thursday, December 11, 2008 11:51 PM

Be sure to check in with the Browncoat groups from surrounding areas to gauge their interest too. (Not that you haven't already done that -- just sayin')
Kansas City, St. Louis, Tulsa, Little Rock

My family and I plan to take a vacation through Springfield, MO but I doubt we could make it a New Years trip.

But I think it's a helluva plan. I wish you guys the best.

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MIKE2020

Friday, December 12, 2008 1:54 PM

Awesome, thanks!

Other than this site (because I am new at this PR thing) is there a more specific way to contact specific chapters/groups? I'm used to just wandering the internet and finding stuff at random ;-) I've never had to be thorough before lol...

its weird when you go from just being a fan to helping organize an event for others. but its exciting to be sure.

personally i'm hoping for a big enough show to get Joss and Nathan in, that would be awesome! seeing as we are planning it (hopefully) far enough ahead, we will be able to raise enough money to afford bringing them in.

STOWEAWAY

Friday, December 12, 2008 8:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mike2020:

Other than this site (because I am new at this PR thing) is there a more specific way to contact specific chapters/groups?

Try www.bigdamnboard.com
They have a listing of pretty much all the Browncoat groups around the world.

Quote:
its weird when you go from just being a fan to helping organize an event for others....

Tell me about it. That was me in 2006 trying to organize a Can't Stop the Serenity screening when I didn't know a single other Browncoat in town. They're out there, though. You just have to find them.

Good luck!

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AIRMARSHALL

Saturday, December 13, 2008 4:54 PM

Absolutely,
Hey, will this be 2009-2010, or 2010-2011 New Years?

Mike2020, give me an e-mail at co.pilot@live.com. I operate a Firefly oriented band out of St. Louis, we might be able to help you market and develop this event if you're interested.

Take Care,
--Co-Pilot

MIKE2020

Saturday, December 13, 2008 7:51 PM

STOWEAWAY: Thanks for the tips and commiseration ;-) much appreciated!

AirMarshall:
2010-2011 New Years (as in Friday Dec 31, 2010 through Sunday Jan 2, 2011)

and thanks you, I will get in touch with you!!

NE0VEN0M

Monday, December 15, 2008 3:28 AM

I don't know if I could ever do something else that would be a better way to ring in a New Year. Plus, the holiday makes it easier for me to attend (being a student).

MIKE2020

Monday, December 15, 2008 1:26 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ne0ven0m:
I don't know if I could ever do something else that would be a better way to ring in a New Year. Plus, the holiday makes it easier for me to attend (being a student).

Awesome! Stay tuned here or at www.herocon.net for the information updates!

http://www.herocon.net

MIKE2020

Wednesday, December 17, 2008 10:16 PM

Hey all! I just wanted to let you all know we have an update...

Joss agreed to do a charity gig for Thanksgiving Weekend 2009 in LA... If this goes well, our Springfield, MO date should be a lock!

can't believe this is coming together so quick now!

catch ya all later!

-Mike

updated the site @ http://www.herocon.net

DARKSERENITY

Sunday, December 28, 2008 2:04 AM

Oh my god please!!!!!! I have an entire building of coworkers not to mention my family that would love to be there... I continue converting people to the browncoat cause on a daily basis. My whole family serves as a walking advertisement for the movie as well as the firefly series.

MIKE2020

Sunday, December 28, 2008 2:40 AM

good to hear it!
STILL WORKING ON IT!! ;-)

rock on folks :)

OUD25

Saturday, August 1, 2009 2:52 AM

i totally want to go
where would it be in springfield and when
idk if i would go on new years cause all the drunk peoples
i love firefly

gorammit cant take the sky from me

PLAINJAYNE

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 7:56 AM

I'd love to be there. Hell, I'll bring the whole crew for a road trip.

Day late an'a dollar short...Story of my ruttin' life!

BBREVUS

Thursday, November 12, 2009 6:17 PM

It sounds like a lot of fun and is only one state away, but I can't seem to mosey my way over to your website. The link doesn't take me anywhere.

JAMERON4EVA

Friday, November 13, 2009 12:30 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mike2020:
Hey folks. Quick Question...
I'm with Herocon.net and we are trying to stage and plan a convention in Springfield, MO possibly on New Years 2010.

Is there enough browncoats and other whedonites in the area that we'll have enough fan-push for a big show??

We already have a line on Morena Baccarin and Summer Glau to appear at the con, but if we get enough interest and fan-push, we'll be able to pull in some more talent from the show, or possibly have a Whedon-Weekend. (I'd love it if we could do that!)

Anyhoo, anyone and everyone that is interested, please drop a response here. We'll try and gauge the responses we get so we can plan the best show we can do.

Thanks again,
Mike
www.herocon.net

Would actors associated with them be invited as well, like Thomass Dekker, or Lena Headey.

"Mom, he has her chip. He has her."
John Connor,"Born To Run", TSCC EP 2x22

DARKRECLUSE

Monday, November 23, 2009 2:50 PM

sounds pretty awesome. i could make it.

SUPPRESSIOFALSI

Friday, January 1, 2010 12:37 AM

I live in St. Louis so I'm in. I haven't been to anything like this before, would it be all weekend or what? I won't be a student anymore then but I assume seeing as how New Year's Eve will be on a Friday the worst case scenario is that I'll be a little late, and I've got a few friends I could talk into coming, as they "converted" me :)

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FOLLOWMAL

Sunday, January 3, 2010 10:58 PM

I live close enough to go, but I'm not sure this convention is still in the works. The site no longer loads. I guess we'll have to wait til someone comes along and updates. :)

http://www.kidsneedtoread.org/