The Haunticon Ball sponsored by Darkfaery Subculture Magazine
Darkfaery
Subculture Magazine and TrickConTreat would like to invite you to The Haunticon
Ball.
Join us October 4, 2008 for the First Annual Haunticon Ball with special guest performances by Carnival of Cleavage, Wicked Harem, Banmala Tribal Fusion Dance Company, and Oklahoma City’s own DJ Bone. The ball will feature live shows, dancing, and a costume contest with prizes like Psyclone Wireless Budokan Guitar for PlayStation 2 and a Guitar Hero Litho, posters, candy surprizes, giveaways, and a hauntingly good time.
Including a chance to win tickets to Spike TV’s Scream Awards 2008!!!
This event is being filmed by Duvy’s Darkfaery Network so dress your best!
The Haunticon Ball is an all ages event, Free to all TrickConTreat members and children under 13 with adult supervision, Just $10 at the door, save your wrist band and come back Sunday to “upgrade” your membership for just $5 more to attend the rest of convention!
8pm -12 am
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
6200 NORTH ROBINSON AVENUE
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118
Our big day is almost here. TrickConTreat 2008 opens the doors to the Halloween season at noon on Friday, October 3rd.
We’ve expanded the convention to a full weekend, and packed it full of ghoulish goodness. 2008 is our Tribute to “B” Movies, which includes screenings of classic “B” movies and new films, with featured viewings hosted by local and regional filmmakers. Friday night at midnight, TrickConTreat and IAO Gallery bring you the greatest “B” movie of them all, the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
This is also the inaugural year of the FlickConTreat Movie Maker’s Race. Filmmaking teams will receive a line of dialog, a prop, and a theme on Friday afternoon, and will film, edit, and show their new film at the convention. If you’ve ever wanted to make a movie for a film festival, this is your chance. The only cost of entry is a weekend membership.
Friday evening you’ll have plenty of choices for things to do, with another Ghost Tour hosted by the OKC Ghost Club and PROS Investigations or a Halloween Hafla hosted by Actively Hostile Enterprises and Banmala Tribal Fusion Dance Company. You can also join the SoonerCon crew in the ConSuite for snacks and spookies.
We’re not even to Saturday!
Starting early Saturday morning, you can find programming on makeup, costuming, music, film, and Gothic goodness. From 9am to 11am, drag out your old decorations for our Halloween Swap Meet. Trade out those old decorations for something a little different.
Oklahoma’s First Hearse and ShockRod Show starts at 1pm in the parking lot, with live music from the Decomposed, Subcity Vamp, Spector 45, Pulpit Red, the RazorBlade Dolls, God in a Machine, and Pittersplatter. There will also be sideshow performances from Carnival of Cleavage and Dell Deadgirl, and an appearance by the Oklahoma Victory Dolls roller derby.
That evening, you check out the art auction and storytelling with Tremblewick before you run off to get ready for the Haunticon Ball, hosted by Darkfaery Subculture Magazine. They will be filming for the Darkfaery Network, so dress to impress.
If the big party isn’t your thing, we’ll be judging for our room party contest Saturday evening, so reserve your room, get out those newly traded decorations and host your own. Winning parties receive 4 weekend memberships to TrickConTreat 2009 and other.
Think Sunday is a boring day at conventions? We’ll change your mind with advanced makeup workshops, digital 3D FX demos, a charity auction to benefit the Bella Foundation, more bands in the afternoon, more films, more bellydancers, and lots of other Halloween goodness to keep you around “just a little longer.”
Don’t miss out! You can get your membership for $30 until Oct. 1st. You can pay online (http://trickcontreat.com/memberships.html) or see us next weekend either at the Oklahoma Victory Dolls bout on Saturday, Sept. 27th (http://www.oklahomavictorydolls.com) or at our final staff and crew meeting at the hotel (Holiday Inn North, 6200 N. Robinson, OKC) at 5pm Sunday, Sept. 28th.
Thank you for supporting us in 2007. Without you, this convention would not be possible. Please join us again to make Halloween 2008 the best holiday season yet!
So you want to win the Psyclone Wireless Budokan Guitar for PlayStation 2?
Cut the cord. You grab your guitar, take a deep breath and
walk the stairs up to the stage. The spotlight follows you up to
the front while thousands of fans scream your name. You hit one
extended note followed by a barrage of quick ones. The crowd
explodes into a frenzy. Congratulations - The Budokan approves.
Are you getting your costume ready for the Haunticon Ball? The First Annual Haunticon Ball at TrickConTreat, sponsored by Darkfaery Subculture Magazine with special guest performances by Carnival of Cleavage, Wicked Harem, and Oklahoma City’s own DJ Bone. This event will feature live shows, dancing, and a costume contest with prizes like Psyclone Wireless Budokan Guitar for PlayStation 2 and a Guitar Hero Litho, candy surprizes, giveaways, and a hauntingly good time.
$10 at the door, save your wrist band and come back Sunday to
"upgrade" your membership for just $5 more. Attend the rest of
convention at a discount!
8pm -12 am Holiday Inn Hotel &
Suites 6200 NORTH ROBINSON AVENUE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118
This event is being filmed by Duvy's Darkfaery Network so dress your
best!
Tips for attending and surviving TrickConTreat (or any other convention for that matter).
By Duvall “Duvy” Gilchrist-Montgomery
Editor, Artist, Creator of Darkfaery Subculture Magazine
Attending conventions can be a fun and exciting experience, one that will change the way you feel about the things you enjoy. TrickConTreat is especially rare in the fact that it is dedicated to Halloween and the committee has taken care to ensure that it is a spooky, haunting affair.
Conventions, in general, have some of the most devoted attendees and people come from all over the world to attend. From the costumes to favorite celebrities, convention goers are in a different world that 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 Halloween 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’s 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.
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 TrickConTreat 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.
TrickConTreat takes place the first weekend of October 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 part of the country, and you will need a day to recover after all those things to do and see. Another great thing about TrickConTreat taking place on October 3rd-5th is that you will get to keep your Halloween spirit through the month and enjoy the purchases you make and things you learn to use on the actual night of Halloween.
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 TrickConTreat ends October 1st, Weekend memberships are $30 until October 1st, 2008. Online registration will not be available after October 1st. Weekend memberships will be $35 at the door. One-day memberships will be available at Registration for $15 each day.
Bring a costume, sometimes two or three. Many conventions have contests for the best costume, but at TrickConTreat you can only win one contest in one costume, change often for more chances to win.
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 scene 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.
TrickConTreat 2008 will be hosted by Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Oklahoma City. The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Oklahoma City North is located just off Highway I-235 (Broadway Extension) and minutes from I-44, I-40 and I-35. The Oklahoma City Holiday Inn hotel is sited just 5 miles North of Downtown Oklahoma City and Bricktown. Use group code "TCT" for a discount. This also helps the behind the scenes convention committee plan and afford the convention for the next year and makes the hotel smile.
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 and missing out on Halloween night.
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 dealer’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. Con suites, where they offer free snacks and drinks, are good, but they can be time-intensive to get to and you don't want to rely on them because of the long lines and availability.
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 Halloween experience and we hope to see you at TrickConTreat!
Duvy is the editor of Darkfaery Subculture Magazine, as well as an award winning songwriter, artist and vocalist. She is currently producing her own show, promoting local artists and businesses and modeling plus-sized clothing and halloween costumes. At TrickConTreat you can find her playing Magenta in Rocky Horror Picture Show, filming Duvy’s Darkfaery Network, and hosting the Haunticon Ball along with participating in several panels on gothic fashion and trivia.
Hey all! Well, you guys, it’s not too soon to be thinking about what you plan
to do for Halloween in 2008, or rather what you plan to do for the first weekend
in October! We are very pleased to tell you about TrickConTreat.
TrickConTreat is a fan-run convention right here in Oklahoma City dedicated to
Halloween culture and this year they are proud to be hosting Oklahoma’s first
Hearse and Horror-rod Show! Come see the creepiest cars from across the region.
Activities will include fun and games for the kids, hands-on makeup and
costuming workshops, an art show and auction, unique vendors and exhibitors,
ghost-hunting info from local paranormal investigators, a charity auction to
benefit http://www.thebellafoundation.org/
The Bella Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in
Oklahoma City created to assist low-income, elderly or terminally ill pet owners
with the cost of veterinary care when it cannot be afforded. They need your
support!
If Halloween and horror is your thing it’s not too late to get on the
guest list! In keeping with the Halloween spirit, all entrants should be
Halloween, Horror, Costume, gothic, dark fantasy, or similar subject matter
whether you are an artist, model, writer, filmmaker, or cosplayer it would be
great to see you there! From T-shirts to comics, costumes to artwork,
TrickConTreat is bringing you a collection of exhibitors you won’t find anywhere
else.
I’m sure you are wondering what Darkfaery Subculture Magazine has planned
for TrickConTreat and let me just tell you it will be delicious as usual! Great
costumed fun and scary guests!
Remember, TrickConTreat Weekend memberships are $30. One-day memberships
will be available at Registration for $15 each day.
Pre-registered members are guaranteed a program book. Weekend members
paying at the convention will receive a program book while supplies last.
This will be at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Oklahoma City North
located just off Highway I-235 (Broadway Extension) and minutes from I-44, I-40
and I-35. The Oklahoma City Holiday Inn hotel is sited just 5 miles North of
Downtown Oklahoma City and Bricktown.
You do not have to live in Oklahoma to take part in this awesome event. You just have to love Halloween!
