Good news, everybody:
Space Oddity Music Club
& Brew Pub
is returning to MarsCon 2010!
We had so much fun hosting a room party at MarsCon 2009, we decided to come back for more! This year's party will feature the things you loved about last year's Space Oddity (gaming, music circles, acoustic filk/folk/comedy concerts, and delicious beer) while also making some changes and improvements, including:
Tentative Party Schedule
Thursday, March 4: Open music circle for
locals and early arrivals, hosted by the Player Characters and Gifted Gear.
(very tentative, details to follow)
Friday, March 5: Open music circle and casual board and card gaming.
Saturday, March 6: Concerts by Gifted Gear, Beth Kinderman & the
Player Characters, Feng Shui Ninjas, and Toyboat. Three acoustic shows, followed
by Toyboat downsizing their heavy metal arsenal slightly in order to fit it
through the door. Open music circle to follow.
In addition to these planned and scheduled events, we will be open frequently throughout the weekend of the con as a low-key space to kick back, relax, and get to know other geeks.
We need your help!
Of course, room parties are expensive, and the people throwing this one are far from wealthy. We can contribute plenty of time and effort to a room party, but financially speaking, we can't do it alone. However, all of us together most certainly can make this happen. It is our hope that others will see the value and the fun in what we are trying to do and feel moved to contribute to the cause. If that sounds like you, read on for more information about how you can help!
Once again, we have adopted the tried and true strategy of "$20 x 20." That is to say, we are looking for 20 people who can each contribute $20 to the furtherance of this party. $20 x 20 will allow us to rent a room for Friday and Saturday nights and purchase some snacks and a keg of tasty beer. Pledges above and beyond $20 x 20 are also welcome as they would allow us to expand the depth of our food and beverage offerings, get the room on Thursday for easier setup, or maybe even stay open on Sunday for dead dog party fun. So if this sounds like the kind of party you want to see at MarsCon, please consider donating to the cause!
$20 is ultimately just a guideline. If a larger or smaller amount trips your trigger, go for it! We also accept donations of booze, food, or time helping with set-up/tear-down/party supervision. Please contact me via email (belovedporcupine@gmail.com) if you want to support the party in another way.
The following people have pledged their financial support to the Player Characters' room party! Don't you want to join them in their awesomeness? If so, please let me know via comments or by emailing belovedporcupine@gmail.com. Monetary contributions may be sent via Paypal to that same address. You may also make a pledge for later if you wish. Please note that we WILL hold you to the stated amount of your contribution if you do not pay upon pledging; we don't expect that everyone who reads this will contribute, but we do expect that everyone who agrees to help us will follow through on their promise.
1. Beth Kinderman
2. Eric Zawadzki
3. Dave Stagner
4. All-Powerful Nateboi
5. Michael Nixon
6. Dylan Birtolo
7. Gifted Gear and family
8. Uncle Mikey
9. Pooh Bear
10. Eric Coleman
11. Karl Brown
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We hope to see you there, and thanks for your support!
- Beth Kinderman, geek in charge of music
- Eric Zawadzki, geek in charge of beer and games
- and a cast of dozens of dear friends who help make this party happen, Rachel Traynham foremost among them.