Posts Tagged ‘Conventions’
September 7, 2011 | 
Author Written by TristaLou
First off you might be wondering, “What is a Darkfaery Girl?”.
Simply put, they are spokesmodels for Darkfaery Subculture Magazine. Their goal is to get the word out about DFSM and let everyone know about this local almost underground magazine. I say almost just because once you step into our world it’s not so underground. It’s actually a pretty prominent magazine in the goth/alternative scene locally, and what’s best is we are just getting bigger.
So now you know what a DFG is, but what do they do?
Well DFG’s are entitled to make it to events to do the promotions and help out at the booths. Promotions basically mean handing out flyers, going on stage and even on camera to promote the magazine. While handing out flyers I would like for you to talk about the flyer and/or talk to them about the magazine. I know you can’t talk to everyone, but at least some of the people would be nice. Helping at the booth can include watching the booth, helping setting it up, and/or tearing it down.
Darkfaery Girl Events
Most events are local Oklahoma Events, here in the OKC area, but we also have a lot in the Tulsa area as well. We want all girls to try to attend every event possible, but we are also understanding about family and financial obligations. Say your a Tulsa girl and you can’t make it to the OKC area event because you just don’t have the finances….Just let us know and we will be understanding. But please make it to every event you can. Missing multiple events can result in suspension or even asked to leave the DFG’s. This is especially true when you do not let us know why you could not make it.
Most events are conventions and concerts. Conventions are usually SciFi and/or Horror related; even some Steampunk conventions. Concerts are usually rock, dance, techno, goth, and many other types of music.
Perks to being a DFG.
The first big perk is getting to attend the events. We try to have at least one event each month, but some months there could be more or even none. We need 3 to 4 girls to attend these events and which girls will be determined on a first come first serve basis. As for the cost of these events, we strive to get the DFG’s in at a cheaper rate or even sometimes free. This, however, is not always the case and should not be expected at every event as some events just won’t allow it. But for me, I love the excuse to go to the events. I am the type that I will sometimes miss events I really want to go to just because I choose not to mess with it. But when I have the excuse of, “The DFG’s need me” it get’s me motivated to go when most likely I wouldn’t have.
As I have mentioned before, there are also booths at most events. As a DFG you are allowed to sale items that you have that you do not want anymore or have made at the booth. Just be sure to pay for some of the cost of the booth, those costs can get rather expensive at times. Also please be sure to only sale new and lightly used items. The booth is not to be looked at as a garage sale.
In addition, there are photo opportunities. You will have many pictures taken of you at these events and when possible we will set up photo shoots for you.These photos will become the sole property of the magazine and can only be used in other publications with the permission of Duvy (editor and owner of the magazine). You can, however, use these pics how you choose on social media sites of your choosing.
Are you a writer? You can also submit any of your work to Duvy to be published in the magazine. This for me is another one of my favorite perks. I have been writing for the magazine for quite some time and love having this creative outlet. It gives me great pride to open up the magazine I promote and see a story or article written by me. Same rules apply to these written works as well. Once published in the magazine they cannot be used in any other publications without permission. Deadline for content to be sent in is the 27th of every month.
Now with all the talk of permissions you might be freaking out, but Duvy is a very easy going person and will most likely give that permission with no problem. I, myself, have had an article or two published in another magazine that was originally published in DFSM. You will come to find out that Duvy and even I are not too hard to work with. We do not deal in drama and avoid it at all costs.
Now this is the best perk of all for me: When you become a DFG and do your part you become part of the DFSM family. We stick together and help each other out. We even get together and do birthday parties and such. We are no strangers to having a good time and love to just relax and hang out. It is so great to have this group of friends that you can truly call family as well.
Other perks include, your own Darkfaery-Girls.com email address and your own page on Darkfaery-girls.com.
Regulations to be a DFG.
*You must be 18 or over
*You must live in Oklahoma (some exceptions).
*You have to be willing to show up to most events for the promotion of DFSM. This does not mean just a few! You have to be reliable!
*You have to be yourself! This is very important. We want you to have fun and be comfortable in who you are. We take all shapes in sizes of women. Tattoos are a plus! Also make sure you really have a love for this lifestyle!
Okay so if all that sounds good to you then we will need you to add us as friends on Facebook and send us a message with the subject being “Application” or send this information to TristaLou@Darkfaery-Girls.com. In the application you will need to include…….
*2 or more pics for us to view. If you are chosen, one of these pics will be posted into the Darkfaery Girls album. No pics of complete nudity! Semi nude is fine as long as it’s done with class and not exposing all of your goods. Also, the pics need to be somewhat professional quality. No normal “myspace” pics.
*Your name and age
*Darkfaery Girl Name you have chosen to use (you can use your real name if you want)
*A short bio of yourself. This will be posted on the site as well, so make sure this is something you want others to know about you.
*Why you want to be a Darkfaery Girl
An application will also need to be filled out at your first meeting and must be filled out before your first event.
Now for the Rules…..
There really aren’t many rules and most are rules that should be obvious when you are representing a business.
When at events please dress appropriately. If it is a themed event it would be great if you dress in that theme. But really we are not to picky in this area, just do your best to match that theme and you will do fine. If it’s not themed we just ask that you don’t look a mess or God forbid dressed like a preppy. 
Most events are over 21 events and there will be a lot of drinking and partying. You are allowed to have fun, but please do it in moderation. We don’t need girls that get too drunk to be of any use or help. It also makes the DFG’s look bad, so just don’t do it. Drugs are not tolerated. I don’t want the DFG’s associated with drugs at all.
There are some events that we attend that are all age’s and even family friendly. We ask that you be mindful of the kids and be respectful.
When you become a DFG I will add you to the DFG Facebook group. You must check this often!! I can not stress this enough. This is our lifeline to the DFG’s.
Information and Sites to know.
Duvy is a name you will hear a lot. She is the owner, editor, and creator of the magazine. You will send her any content you might have for the magazine at her email address.
Duvy’s email: duvy.dfsm@gmail.com
Duvy’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/duvy.dfsm
TristaLou
, I am the Manager of Promotions as well as head Darkfaery Girl. I run the DFG’s and any questions and concerns can be sent to my email address or even on Facebook.
Trista’s email: TristaLou@Darkfaery-Girls.com
Trista’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/TristaLou
Darkfaery
Girls Sites:
Darkfaery Girls main page: www.Darkfaery-Girls.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/darkfaerygirls
Facebook: www.facebook.com/darkfaerygirls
Facebook Group: darkfaerygirls@groups.facebook.com
Darkfaery Subculture Magazine sites:
www.darkfaery-subculture.com
www.magcloud.com/user/duvy
www.issuu.com/darkfaerysubculture
Thanks for taking the time out to read this information and Welcome to the Darkfaery family!!
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Tags: Booths, Concerts, Conventions, Dance Techno, Dfg, Dfsm, Financial Obligations, flyers, Girls, Horror, Local Oklahoma, Many Other Types, Music, Okc Area, Oklahoma Events, Promotions, Rock Dance, Subculture Magazine, Tulsa Area, Underground Magazine | 
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Steampunk Nerf – Who’s Behind These Cool Painted Nerf Guns? By Jerry Benson For those of you that are into Nerf, you probably have noticed a movement has slowly been taking place. This movement deals with some curious painted Nerf guns. Chances are you’ve seen them while browsing Google Images, Flickr, or forums like NerfHaven. Many of us have gawked at these amazingly painted Nerf guns, while knowing very little about them in general, and believing that they were just some creation made by a very skilled craftsman going by the alias of Steampunk. I made that mistake as well. Up until now, I thought it was a person and was amazed at how much recognition he was getting everywhere, especially on mega-popular sites like Gizmodo and Boing Boing…After taking a good look though, at what Steampunk actually is, I’ve come to realize that there is much more to this movement than meets the eye. It happens to be very deep. I quickly found that it is in fact, not a person, and instead a type of science fiction, the kind that comes complete with a massive amount of dedicated fans, conventions, costumes, and a heavy slew of mods done to everyday items such as computers, jewelry, watches, and… books. There are even books written about Steampunk, and even tutorials on how to create a Steampunk style computer keyboard (which is uber cool if I do say so myself). One thing is for sure, this movement is popular, and its made its way into Nerf. It has annihilated forums, swept across Flickr, and jumped onto youtube. Every day it’s becoming a more prominent part of the culture that has surrounded Nerf. You can see more on this incredible movement, and learn exactly what it is here – Steampunk Nerf, where you’ll see prime examples of Nerf guns styled to fit this amazing genre of Sci-Fi. They are pretty incredible, so be sure to visit the link and check them out!
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Posted in General | Tags: Alias, Benson, Computer Keyboard, Conventions, costumes, Flickr, genre, Gizmodo, Google, Google Images, Jewelry Watches, Mistake, Nerf Guns, Prime Examples, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Skilled Craftsman, Slew, Steampunk, Style Computer | Comments Closed
Soonercon Survival Kit By Duvall “Duvy” Gilchrist-Montgomery Editor, Artist, Creator of Darkfaery Subculture Magazine Attending conventions is a fun and exciting experience, one that will change the way you feel about the things you enjoy. Soonercon is especially rare in the fact that it is Multi-Genre and the committee has taken care to ensure that it is a fun, hate free experience. Conventions, in general, have some of the most devoted attendees and people come from all over the world to attend them. From the costumes to their favorite celebrities, convention goers are in a different world where they can create and relate to. You are encouraged to help with the theme of the convention by creating yourself into a character and joining in the fun as a fan. Fans may seem like outcasts to a lot of people, but a convention is one place they can be among their own. It doesn’t matter what type of convention you are attending, you are sure to make new friends with the same interests as yourself. A lot of the time it is a chance to get involved in things you could never imagine or would not be able to achieve on your own. Do not be afraid to be yourself. This is the most important thing you can do, the person you are on the inside should be free to explore and here you can find new friends and people who share your interests. You should try to be open and friendly. Everyone is potential friend or new fan. Try to stay in the hotel zone close to the convention center. Being close to other convention-goers will help in making new friends and only add to your personal safety. Please try to leave hate and anger at home; this is counter-productive to the purpose behind a convention and will result in your removal from the hotel. The safety of members and children is the top priority for Soonercon security, and if you need help do not hesitate to approach one of our fine security people, they are there to help you and keep everyone safe. Soonercon takes place the first weekend of June so you will want to set aside the weekend and plan a couple of extra days off of work. Conventions usually last three to four days, one can be found almost every weekend in some parts of the country, and you will need a day to recover after all those things to do and see. There are, however, some considerations you might want to make in advance of the convention to make things easier on yourself and everyone else. Pre-register if you can. You avoid the long lines, and get cheaper prices. Pre-registered members are guaranteed a program book. Weekend members paying at the convention will receive a program book while supplies last. Registration can be a trying experience and if you pre-register you’ll get through it a lot faster. Pre-registration for Soonercon ends June 1st, Weekend memberships are $35 until June 1st, 2010. Online registration will not be available after June 1st. Weekend memberships will be $35 at the door. One-day memberships will be available at Registration for $15 each day in advance or $20 at the door. Next thing to consider, bring a costume, sometimes two or three. Many conventions have contests for the best costume. You will want to have a nice choice so that you don’t find yourself uncomfortable or out of place. You will be able to put yourself out there in the manner you want. If you are planning many costume changes, get yourself a hotel room, not only will it make your life at the con easier, but you help out the people behind the scenes at the convention by letting the hotel know there is interest. This also helps the behind the scenes convention committee plan and afford the convention for the next year. If you do plan on staying in a hotel, team up with people to rent a room. Decide ahead of time whose credit card it’s going on and how much everyone has to pay and who gets the beds. Set up rules of behavior for the room. The room rules are important to your safety and overall fun factor. Don’t lose your room key and don’t ask anyone to hold it for you that are not in your party. I hate to say it, but there are bad seeds in every crowd, convention goers’ aren’t screened or given background checks you never know who you are dealing with, especially when one is in a costume or becoming a character. Keep up with your items, family, and children at all times. Get some cheap cell phones with extra minutes on it for you and your party in case you get separated. Tracfone is super cheap; around $10 each and you can recycle them later for a few bucks if you don’t need them. Put everyone on speed dial, especially children, even if they don’t understand how to use the phone an adult who finds your lost child will be able to call you easily. Don’t argue with security. No matter what. Don’t lose your convention badge. No matter what. Otherwise take several pictures of yourself wearing it as soon as you get it and maybe *maybe* the sweet gods of registration will let you live. Dress in loose fitting clothing so that when you get stuck in a crowd you don’t overheat, think shower and deodorant at least once a day over the course of the weekend, another great reason to get a room. Bring alternate footwear, getting stuck in heels or painful shoes for three days can sometimes ruin everything if you plan to walk from one end of the hotel to another several times. Use your toothbrush often and don’t forget the mouthwash, close contact breeds bacteria and is just plain gross. We don’t want everyone getting sick. Find out if any of your favorite celebrities are appearing. Find out the times they will be available to the public, and bring collectibles they can autograph or be prepared to buy something in the exhibitor’s room. Be prepared to stand in long lines to meet popular celebrities. Buy your food and drinks ahead of time. Nothing will make your money disappear faster than buying breakfast at the hotel or eating in nearby restaurants. Bring information on your favorite stories, shows or movies to discuss. Most conventions have discussion panels on a wide variety of topics. Panels are a great way to make new friends and learn about new things, but remember while you are in the panel rooms the convention is still happening around you and it’s easy to lose track of time, keep your program book close by and make notes in it. If you are attending a panel you know will be popular, get there early. Study the collectible items available for purchase or up for auction. Bring plenty of money so you can purchase the items that appeal to you. Try not to rely on your credit cards, you can go over budget really quick when you are having a good time and see things you just have to have for your collections. Keep cash on hand, keep a firm hold on your wallet, and count your money often to make sure you are not spending more than you have. Attend the “dead dog party” after the closing ceremonies. This is often the best way to wind down and to ease your way back into the real world. Trust me, you will find yourself a different person after attending a convention. And finally, most importantly, have a great experience and we hope to see you at the next Soonercon! http://www.soonercon.com/
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Posted in Conventions, Cosplay, Events, SoonerCon | Tags: anger, Attendees, Celebrities, Convention Goers, Conventions, costumes, Different World, Free Experience, genre, Gilchrist, Hotel Zone, Matter What Type, New Friends, Outcasts, Personal Safety, soonercon, Subculture Magazine, Survival Kit, Top Priority, Weeken | Comments Closed
Current Darkfaery Happenings april/may/june/july 2010 Here we are, four months into the New Year. We have a lot of great stuff coming up and I wanted to let everyone know where Darkfaery Subculture Magazine is right now. I know things have seemed really quiet but there actually is a lot going on behind the scenes. Issue 3 is due out on May 30th we moved the date up a few days because we have to get ready for SoonerCon on June 4th, 5th, and 6th. As you know, SoonerCon is one of my favorite conventions and every year we look forward to being a part of it. I want to personally thank the people who are working hard to donate time and effort to help keep us afloat during the transition from web to print and finally into stores across the US. It is a bit of a difficult process as companies and stores ask us to change things like format and volume. We have to make decisions on whether we want to censor or plastic bag every issue. It is a fine line and requires a lot of money and volunteers. I don’t want those people to feel like their time is wasted, so props to them. I have decided we will not be a part of any events during August and September. If you are trying to get us on board for any reason during those two months we will be working hard behind the scenes and will not have time to sponsor or attend anything. We are jumping right back in for October; it wouldn’t be October without the Haunticon Ball now in its 3rd year. This year’s Haunticon Ball also marks one year that we have been back in print. We have had a lot of offers for venues in Tulsa, but we think we’d like to bring it back to Oklahoma City again this year. Since that is months away I will return to the present, currently we are getting prepared for The Oklahoma Electronic Game Expo (OEGE) which is a one-day celebration of videogames and associated technology hosted at Oklahoma City Community College. We are very glad to be media partners with this event. It is free and open to the public and will include a variety of exhibitors, guest speakers, lectures, coding challenges, and game tournaments. There is still time to get yourself involved in this event. We do need volunteers, they need volunteers, there is still booth space available and just look at the list of people involved in this shindig already Arcade Sales & Rentals, Best Buy, Brett Weiss, Darkfaery Subculture Magazine, Felix Matos, Hardcore LAN Center, Mana Bomb Game Studio, New World Comics, Pyralis Entertainment, and Vintage Stock with more folks joining every day. http://oege.gamesok.org 
You can keep up with our schedule at : http://www.darkfaery-subculture.com More info: OEGE http://oege.gamesok.org/ Carnality Ball http://www.carnalityball.com/ SoonerCon http://www.soonercon.com/ Underground Horror Fest http://www.facebook.com/pages/Underground-Horror-Fest/190558545756?ref =ts Assimilation Tulsa http://www.facebook.com/assimilationtulsa?ref=mf
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Posted in General | Tags: August And September, Celebration, Conventions, Decisions, Electronic Game, Few Days, Four Months, Game Expo, Great Stuff, Media Partners, Multimedia Conference, Nbsp, New Year, Oklahoma City Community, Oklahoma City Community College, props, soonercon, Subculture Magazine, Transition, Videogames, Volunteers | Comments Closed
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