Philadelphia Sci-Fi Expo (August)
Sashi Alexandra German
http://www.galacticentertainment.com/
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Galactic Entertainment Presents:
PHILADELPHIA SCIENCE FICTION EXPOSITION
August 29-30-31, 1997
Friday 12noon-8pm, Saturday 10am-late, Sunday 10am-6pm
The Adams Mark Hotel, City Avenue & Monument Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131
GUESTS:
* Bruce Boxleitner (John Sheridan, Babylon-5)
* Roxann Biggs-Dawson (B'Elanna Torres, Star Trek: Voyager)
* Majel Barrett-Roddenberry (Nurse Chapel/Lwaxana Troi, Star Trek TOS, TNG,
DS9)
[Note: Majel's Lincoln Enterprises will have tables in the Dealer's
Room!]
* Anthony Daniels (C-3PO, Star Wars)
* Kenny Baker (R2-D2, Star Wars)
* Joel De La Fuente (Paul Wang, Space: Above And Beyond)
* Tim Thomerson (From Xena: Warrior Princess, Dollman, Trancers & numerous
other films)
* Inge Heyer, Space Hubble Telescope expert
All Guest Appearances are Subject to Professional Commitments. Some guests
charge a nominal fee for there autograph.
Note: Anthony Daniels will only be signing a limited number of autographs
each day. Tickets for his autograph maybe purchased in advance from
Galactic Entertainment.
Eric Stillwell (Writer & Assistant to Micheal Piller [Star Trek]) and
Lolita Fatjo (Star Trek Script Co-ordinator) will be holding writer's work
shops. The price is $49.00 and tickets can be ordered through Galactic
Entertainment. More information on the Writer's workshops is available at
the WWW site:
DECIPHER, INC. will be hosting a Star Wars Customizable Card Game
Tournament at the convention, Saturday 2pm-6pm, will be a Sealed Deck
Tournament and Sunday 12pm-4pm, a Sanctioned Swiss Tournament. Each day
will be limited to only 40 players. Prizes will be supplied by Decipher for
the winners. For more information and to pre-register please contact:
Goldl...@decipher.com or call Kedrick Summers at (757) 664-1143, Fax:
(757) 623-3630
Hear behind the scenes news & never heard stories. Spend a day with fans
from around the country. Explore our dealers room packed full of Star Trek,
Star Wars, Babylon 5 & X-Files merchandise and once in a lifetime
collectibles!!
Additional Events Include:
* Saturday Night Ten Forward Party and Dance -- From 8 till late!
+ Featuring comedians to help laugh the night away!
* Autographs, Trivia Contest, Sound Alike Contest, Art Show, Auction,
Bloopers, Film Room,
Costume Contest, Discussion Panels, Expanded Prop & Costume Museum
* And of Course, a Guest Question and Answer Section
Galaxy Club V.I.P. Membership: $275
INCLUDES:
* Full 3-Day Weekend Admission.
* Reserved Seating at the Front of the Auditorium.
* Guaranteed Autographs of Signing Guests.
* Private Hospitality Suite with Food and Drinks.
* Saturday Evening Dinner with the Stars.
* VIP Liaison for your Questions and Problems.
* Plus Many Special Gifts and Bonuses.
PRICES:
Advance 1 Day Membership Price: $15.00, 2 Days: $25, 3 Days: $35
Advance Reserved Seats: $35.00, 2 Days: $55, 3 Days: $75
Advance Child Reserved Seats: $30.00, 2 Days: $45, 3 Days: $60
Galaxy Club V.I.P. Membership: $275
1 Day Membership at the Door: $20.00, 2 Days: $35, 3 Days: $45
Reserved Seats at the Door (if available): $40, 2 Days: $65, 3 Days: $90
Child Reserved Seats at the Door (if available): $35, 2 Days: $55, 3 Days:
$75
* Children, Students and Military/Police/Fire, receive a $5.00 discount on
any ticket
Under 6: FREE
Note: Reserved seats will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Reserve tickets are guaranteed seats at the front of the auditorium. These
allow you
to browse around the convention and return to the same seat at any time.
Tickets will
be issued on the day of the convention at the Will-Call window.
You can purchase tickets directly from Galactic Entertainment at (610)
454-1197 or
215-336-2000 or 717-693-4100
The Adams Mark Hotel
City Avenue & Monument Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: (215) 581-5000, Fax: (215) 581-5069
Located at exit 33 off I-76, with free parking and plenty of restaurants
nearby.
Mention the convention for a special room rate.
DIRECTIONS:
From New York and New Jersey:
Garden State Parkway to NJ Turnpike, Then Exit 6 to the PA Turnpike West to
exit 25 A. Then 476 South to 76 East Philadelphia. Take to Exit #33 (City
Avenue) to Monument Road, which is the Second light, turn left into the
hotel.
From South Jersey/Atlantic City
Take NJ Turnpike to Exit 3 or Atlantic City Expressway, follow signs for
Philadelphia/ Walt Whitman Bridge, over bridge to 76 West to exit #33 (City
Avenue) to Monument Road, turn left into the Hotel.
From Ohio and Points West
Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76 East) to Exit #24 (Schuylkill Expressway) to
City Avenue (US 1 South - Exit #33), One block South to the Hotel.
From the Philadelphia Airport and Downtown
Take 76 West to Exit #33 (City Avenue), One block south to Monument, Hotel
on Left.
From Baltimore and Washington D.C.
I-95 North to Philadelphia, Follow I-76 west to Exit #33 (City Avenue), One
Block South to the Hotel.
From Scranton - Poconos
Follow Northeast extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike South to Exit 25A.
Take I-476 to I-76. Proceed to Exit #33 (City Avenue) One Block South to
the Hotel.
For more information:
http://www.galacticentertainment.com/
gale...@aol.com