Archive for August, 2010

Fundraiser for Isaac Bonewits is Set

As announced on the Vidgle blog last week, Jeff Mach and among others are planning a fundraiser for Isaac Bonewits. This morning, it was announced that a day and time has been set!

Isaac Bonewits Passes at 61

Isaac Bonewits, known in the Wicked Faire community, passed away this morning after battling colorectal cancer. He was 61.

Is a Sonic Drive-In on Long Island Worth It?

Is a Sonic Drive-In on Long Island worth the excitment? Word broke out earlier this summer that a Sonic (for short) is coming to Babylon, but is it with it? Meaning that, would “you” be going to it at least twice a month. And if so, “would you get tired of it?” Friends of mine ...

Otakon 2011 Dates Announced

The dates have been announced for next year’s Otakon: July 29-31 in Baltimore. It will be year eighteen for the convention. In 2010, Otakon had over 29,000 attendees.

UPDATED: Otakon 2010 Attendance Breaks 29k

Baltimore, MD (August 1, 2010) – For the 17th year, Otakon’s attendance grew, this year reaching a new milestone. As of 10:30 a.m., the head of Otakon Registration announced an unofficial headcount of 28,044 members from picked up pre-registration and at-con registration, or 29,274 including all staff and dealers. Usually, according to Otakon officials, the ...

The Log – Otakon 2010 – Sunday