VegasCon 2013 :: Master Post

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SPN Vegas Con 2013
March 8-10, 2013
(last updated: 3/17/2013)
Fri., Sat. & Sun.
THE RIO SUITES HOTEL

link to Creation Entertainment's SPN Vegas Site
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Special Guests
Guest Count: 16

*Asterisked guests indicate the first time I've seen those guests
+ indicates the guest's autograph is NOT included with Gold package.

brochures composed by me using my photos
(only photos that are not mine are Emily, Ty, & JPS)

**February 18, 2013: We have been notified that Corin Nemec is unable to attend the Vegas convention. Those with SEPARATE Corin autograph and/or photo op tickets may bring these printed out computer generated tickets to the convention registration desk where you will receive a voucher good for any other tickets and/or merchandise. .... we all join fandom in wishing Corin a quick and speedy recuperation.

***February 28, 2013: We have been advised that Mark Pellegrino has booked a pilot and can not make his appearance in Las Vegas. Ty Olsson (Benny/Eli) will be taking his place in the schedule and Sunday's cocktail party, and filling in for complimentary autographs for Gold and Silver Weekend Patrons.

Master of Ceremonies
(added 4/10/2012)





Daily Activities
Official schedule

Day-by-Day Listing of Guest Appearances
based on guest appearance dates

* Asterisked items are guests I haven't seen before
+ indicates the guest's autograph is NOT included with Gold package.

Appearing all three days as Host
Richard Speight, Jr. (Trickster/Gabriel)

Friday, March 8th (6 guests) . #Richard Speight, Jr. (Trickster/Gabriel)  :: Photo post coming. #Matt Cohen (young John Winchester)  & #Rob Benedict (chuck) :: Photo post coming. Chad Lindberg+ (Ash) and #Gabe Tigerman+ (Andy)  :: Photo post coming. #James Patrick Stuart*+ (Dick Roman) :: Photo post coming.

Photo Ops	Meet & Greets	Events
Richard Speight Matt Cohen Rob Benedict Chad Lindberg Gabe Tigerman Emily Perkins* #James Patrick Stuart Karaoke Kings Duo Richard & Matt #Rob & Emily	Rob/Matt/Richard James/Chad/Gabe	#Karaoke Party

# I'm doing (autographs, photo ops, M&Gs, events) *Asterisked items are guests I haven't seen before +Indicates the guest's autograph is NOT included with Gold package.

Saturday, March 9th - (7 guests) . #Richard Speight, Jr. (Trickster/Gabriel) Photos :: Coming . #J2 Lunch Photo Post 1 ("Am I showing?") Photo Post 2 Photo Post 3 Photo Post 4 Photo Post 5 Photo Post 6 (re-enactment of Jensen's LARP episode fall) Photo Post 7 #Jensen Ackles (Dean Winchester) & #Jared Padalecki (Sam Winchester) Random Photos :: Post 1, Post 2, Post 3, Post 4, Post 5, Post 6 J2 Panel Post 1 (in which they arrive), Post 2, Post 3 (in which the PCA award goofs off with the boys), Post 4 (in which they settle in), Post 5, Post 6 (in which Ty crashes and Jensen meets Jensen), Post 7 (in which Jensen shows that he's a professional actor), Post 8, Post 9 (in which Misha crashes...), Post 10 (in which Jared gets a bedtime story), Post 11 (in which Jensen saves Cas' trenchcoat), Post 12 Jared Photos :: Start here at Post 1 and follow the "Next" links Jensen Photos :: Start here at Post 1 and follow the "Next" links (Jensen singing is in Post 8) . #Jim Beaver+ (Bobby)  (unfortunately I was unable to attend Jim's panel as I was in a M&G at the time) Rob Benedict+ (Chuck) (I was unable to attend this panel due to a M&G) . . Emily Perkins*+ (Becky) Coming Misha Collins+ (Castiel) Misha frolicking with Cas cosplayers Misha crashing J2 panel Misha makes an entrance A battle is raged over the right of the first question Misha settles in to answer questions In which there is an auction In which there is more cosplay

Photo Ops	Meet & Greets	Events
#Jensen Ackles #Jared Padalecki Misha Collins Jim Beaver Richard Speight Rob Benedict #J2M #J2 Misha & Jim Rob & Emily*	#Jensen Ackles   #Jared Padalecki Misha Collins	Cocktail Party (Gold)

# I'm doing (autographs, photo ops, M&Gs, events) *Asterisked items are guests I haven't seen before +Indicates the guest's autograph is NOT included with Gold package.

Sunday, March 10th - (7 guests) NOTE:   Due to a strained knee, I was unable to attend the Sunday panels.  :( #Richard Speight, Jr. (Trickster/Gabriel) #Jim Beaver+ (Bobby) #Sebastian Roche+ (Balthazar) #Mark Sheppard (Crowley) Ty Olsson* (Benny) Julie McNiven (Mary WInchester) Samantha Smith+ (Mary Winchester)

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Photo Ops
Meet & Greets
Events


Jim Beaver
Mark Sheppard
Richard Speight
Sebastian Roche
Julie McNiven
#Ty Olsson*
Jim Beaver
McNiven/Smith
Sheppard/Roche/Olsson
Loudin Swain Concert

# I'm doing (autographs, photo ops, M&Gs, events) *Asterisked items are guests I haven't seen before +Indicates the guest's autograph is NOT included with Gold package.

Events





Friday Night Karaoke Party!

As an extra treat for all of our great attendees Creation Entertainment is happy to present this special FREE PARTY for all! RICHARD SPEIGHT, JR & MATT COHEN, our KARAOKE KINGS, are large and in charge of our famous Free Karaoke Parties! Themed out to the max in their new "Viva Vegas" attire these guys motivate the crowd to get their groove on! FUN, you bet! And don't forget to pick up your exclusive photo op with the guys spiffed out in their fancy new show duds and shades... an awesome souvenir to a night you'll remember.  Richard and Matt will be joined at the party by special guests CHAD LINDBERG, JAMES PATRICK STUART, GABRIEL TIGERMAN and ROB BENEDICT. And this being Vegas, maybe a surprise or two!

Links to my photos of the Karaoke Party.

Louden Swain: Appearing In Concert At The Las Vegas Convention On Sunday Night!

The four-piece Los Angeles indie group Louden Swain makes music best described as a combo platter of classic, alternative and hard rock. That makes for a sound both loud and approachable, one that can blow your hair back even as it touches your heart. Fronted by lead singer and actor Rob Benedict, Louden Swain also includes bassist Mike Borja, lead guitarist Billy Moran and drummer Stephen Norton. The band's fourth full-length recording – Eskimo, was released earlier this year. For video and more information on the band please visit www.loudenswain.com

AS A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OUR WONDERFUL GOLD WEEKEND PATRONS, THIS SPECIAL CONCERT IS FREE TO YOU (all seating however, is general admission non-reserved for this show) For all other patrons, tickets will be available on a general admission basis for only $10, at the convention registration or at the concert doors. Time of performance to be announced at this website as we get closer to show date!

Elastic Waste Band

The ELASTIC WASTE BAND, Las Vegas' 4th most popular lounge act three years ago, will serve as our convention's house band throughout the event playing interstitially during the scheduled program.




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Seating
Gold Tickets

We are in seats C22 & C23

Breakfast Table xx

Hotel

The Rio Suites Hotel
3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, Nv

IT IS TIME FOR A VACATION! Make your visit to our convention into a full scale holiday in the entertainment capital of the world, LAS VEGAS!

The Rio is great and you can reserve your rooms now at the special lower than normal rates indicated below. You may call the hotel at (888)746-6955, referring to group code SRSUP3.

The Rio hosts more than 2,500 suites, providing spectacular views of Las Vegas. Each suite offers more than 600 square feet of spacious luxury, including a separate dressing area, couch, 32 inch TV, table with chairs, in-suite refrigerator and safe. Offering free shuttle service to the famed Las Vegas Strip, The Rio features an exciting 120,000 square foot casino, four pools and a sensational spa. The Rio's in-residence shows are highlighted by the edgy comedy and magic of Penn & Teller and the world-famous Chippendales.

Nationally recognized for culinary excellence the hotel boasts 15 award-winning dining experiences sure to entice your taste buds. You'll enjoy international inspirations from the Mediterranean, Latin America and Asia, along with all-American favorites. VooDoo Steak & Lounge and Martorano's garner rave reviews while the Carnival World Buffet is continuously recognized as the best buffet in Vegas (with 300 dishes made daily and a new contemporary design).

The hotel offers over 60,000 square feet of shopping pleasure and the ongoing carnival atmosphere of the free Masquerade Show in the Sky. After the convention is over more fun awaits as The Rio is pumped for entertainment choices including i-Bar, the most cutting-edge ultralounge experience in the world. i-Bar is proud to host the exclusive debut of Microsoft Surface, a unique tabletop computing device with a 30-inch touch-responsive screen.

Room prices are a "sweet" deal too, especially if you reserve early before our special lower than normal priced room block is filled. Our annual giant STAR TREK VEGAS CONVENTION is held at The Rio and attendees LOVE the hotel as you will!

Creation Entertainment holds a "block" of rooms for our attendees. These blocks of rooms have a lower rate than standard rates at the hotel, but they also have a "cut-off" point after which hotels may choose to revert back to their own higher rates for our customers. Usually this cut off date is one month prior to the event, but this does vary. Therefore it is always wise to book your rooms for our conventions as early as possible.

Links to postings regarding the hotel at this con.


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