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CHICAGO, IL AREA
Fri., Sat. & Sun.
October 22-24, 2010
Westin O'Hare
6100 N. River Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018

Creation Entertainment's
OFFICIAL STAR TREK CONVENTION

Updated: August 31, 2010

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CHICAGO has always been one of the true hotspots for STAR TREK fandom and it is a particular delight to be returning to the city for a fantastic weekend of entertainment that won't be the same without YOU! Make your plans now to join the celebration honoring Gene Roddenberry's legacy! We're going all out to provide a non-stop three days of celebrity guests, on-stage events, contests, parties, autographing, photo ops, special performances, vendors, and tons of fellow fans.

 

GUEST CELEBRITIES

leonard nimoy
LEONARD NIMOY
Mr. Spock. It is our great pleasure to welcome a true American treasure to Chicago as a headliner for the convention. As an actor, director, writer, producer, author, and photographer Leonard has been part of our popular culture for over 50 years. His thrilling return as Mr. Spock in the recent blockbuster STAR TREK movie was one for the record books and in person Leonard is a joy: warm, funny and inspirational. Leonard will be with us on Friday of the convention.
christopher lloyd
CHRISTOPHER LLOYD
Super-popular iconic performer best known for a incredible series of roles including Dr. Emmett Brown in the BACK TO THE FUTURE films, Reverend Jim in the classic television series TAXI, Judge Doom in WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT, and of course Commander Kruge in STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK. We are thrilled to welcome one of our all-time favorite stars to CHICAGO for the very first time!
Appearing Sunday
jg hertzler
JG HERTZLER
Martok Appearing Sunday Super-cool news: JG is appearing in full costume as Martok on stage and don't miss his photo op: You and Martok: awesome!

robert o'reilly
ROBERT O'REILLY

Gowron Appearing Sunday YES! Robert is appearing as Gowron on stage (with Martok) and also doing photo ops in character. You are going to LOVE this!

armin shimerman
ARMIN SHIMERMAN
DS9's one and only Quark
Appearing Saturday

vaughn armstrong
VAUGHN ARMSTRONG
Enterprise's Admiral Maxwell Forrest, Voyager's Alpha-Hirogen, Star Trek Deep Space Nine's Seskal Appearing Saturday

casey biggs
CASEY BIGGS
DS9's Damar
Appearing Saturday

 

barbara march
BARBARA MARCH
Lursa
Appearing Friday

gwynyth walsh
GWYNYTH WALSH
B'Etor
Appearing Friday

max grodenchik
MAX GRODENCHIK
DS9's Rom
Appearing Saturday

jacob kogan
JACOB KOGAN
STAR TREK’s Young Spock
Appearing Sunday

jeffrey combs
JEFFREY COMBS
Enterprise's Commander Shran, Star Trek Deep Space Nine's Weyoun Appearing Saturday

mark alaimo
MARC ALAIMO
DS9's GUL DUKAT
Appearing Saturday

August 12, 2010: We have been advised by Mr. Nimoy that due to scheduling issues he will need to appear on Friday of the convention. Those that have already purchased Sunday tickets and wish to switch to Friday: kindly bring your Sunday ticket to the convention Friday and we will re-issue a Friday ticket (of same type) for you. It is not necessary to contact us in advance, just bring your Sunday ticket on Friday to registration. For those who have purchased tickets for the Leonard Nimoy Photography Seminar (now Friday at 7:30 pm) if you can not make Friday please advise us at Sorry for this inconvenience and we thank Mr. Nimoy for still making the convention!

ALL GUESTS are contracted to appear and all convention contracts specify that appearances are tentative and subject to change as film and television work demands take precedence as can a personal conflict. Our events will take place whether a specific guest cancels or not (we always try to book replacements) and therefore we can not issue admission ticket or ticket package refunds if a particular guest does not fulfill their appearance contract. Of course we will always refund separately purchased photo ops and autograph tickets for a guest if they cancel.

PHOTO TAKING POLICY AT THIS CONVENTION
We know that taking photos makes the convention even more fun and we thought it would be a good idea to share our photo taking policies for you before you arrive at the convention so you can prepare. In the auditorium, photo taking is encouraged, but only from your seat. It is unfair to run up to the stage and block the view of others who have paid for reserved seats in front of you. Even if there are empty seats, patrons must sit in the seats they paid for to be fair to everyone. Due to fire marshall regulations everyone must be seated during performances. Please also be courteous to your neighbors when taking pictures. Photo taking is not allowed during autographing sessions nor during the photo ops. Only those people who have autograph tickets may come up to get autographs. At the Gold Exclusive Parties and Breakfast: photo taking is encouraged when the guests arrive (but only from your seats). After a sufficient time for all to get their photos we ask that your cameras be placed down so the celebrities can enjoy their time at the two food functions. Thank you for understanding the need to have these few rules so everyone is safe and has fun.

The vast majority of our guest celebrities take questions from the audience during their on-stage time. Therefore it is incumbent upon those that ask questions to make them ones that allow our mutual shared time with the celebrities to be enjoyable, interesting and entertaining for all (including the guest). Asking for hugs, telling stars we love them (we all do, that's why we're here), giving gifts, getting into long personal stories, or worse, is not acceptable for this format and, in fact, is quite self-centered when you are in essence "representing" all of fandom to a celebrity. Join us in trying to make this convention the best entertainment for everyone!

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Convention Events

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THE STAR TREK "RAT PACK" PERFORMANCE

Friday 9pm

Super-talented MAX GRODENCHIK has written a hilarious and fun evening music and comedy show done in the style of the classic Vegas "Rat Pack" and featuring himself and fellow Trek celebrities VAUGHN ARMSTRONG, JEFFREY COMBS, CASEY BIGGS and ARMIN SHIMERMAN. This show was a smash hit at our Vegas Star Trek Convention and we knew we had to bring this performance to our fellow fans in CHICAGO. The STAR TREK "RAT PACK" Cabaret Show is complimentary for our GOLD WEEKEND PATRONS (keeping your same great seats). FOR ALL OTHERS, GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ARE $20 available in advance or at the convention.

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leonard nimoy photo seminarA LEONARD NIMOY PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINAR

Friday 7:30 pm to 9pm

leonard nimoyLeonard Nimoy's latest photography project, "Secret Selves", is a series of portraits and video interviews of people who were invited to be photographed by Nimoy as their secret, hidden or fantasy personalities. The result is a collection of surprisingly funny and touching revelations. This collection will be featured at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in 2010.

Along with his regular convention appearance, Leonard has agreed to present "A Leonard Nimoy Photography Seminar ". This limited seating presentation will include a screening of Leonard's video on "Secret Selves" and a lecture about the aesthetics of fine art/conceptual photography. Don't miss the rare opportunity to see Leonard in this unique format.

$199

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SUNDAY "BLOOD" BRUNCH with THE KLINGONS!

Look out as MARTOK and GOWRON have granted humans the rare opportunity to dine with them! That is right JG and Robert will be in costume as their favorite characters and join the fun of this amazing special event that also features the amazingly wonderful CHRISTOPHER LLOYD and JACOB KOGAN! How is that for a special, once in a lifetime experience! A continental breakfast will be served to all and you'll get to meet our guests personally as they join the fun. This is a very limited event not included in any packages. Sign up now: tickets are $99

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SHAKESPEARE AT THE STAR TREK CONVENTION

Complimentary for all in attendance on Saturday: ON STAGE: A Shakespeare Performance with Jeffrey Combs, Casey Biggs and Marc Alaimo. This is fantastic: you will really love this!

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TRIVIA CHALLENGE

Who out there is a "master of trivia" when it comes to 45 years of Star Trekkin'? It is time to put that Trek-watching to profitable use by showing off in our fast-paced live gameshow where the last person standing goes home a big winner. 90 players from our audience are selected so start cramming now!

KARAOKE PARTY

KLINGON KARAOKE PARTY

We're working on this event... stay tuned as we determine which day it will take place and which celebrities will host.

STAR TREK MUSIC VIDEO COMPETITION

Rules: one music video about STAR TREK may be submitted on DVD only (please no computer-based media like CD accepted). PLEASE USE ONLY NTSC FORMAT FOR YOUR DVD. Entries are judged on the following criteria: video quality, audio quality, editing quality, inventiveness, song selection, and originality. Humorous submissions are encouraged. Entries can not be returned, and person submitting entry is granting Creation the right to play this entry in perpetuity at Creation events worldwide and/or on line at the Creation website(s). Creation does not sell music videos so your entry will never be sold as a commercial product, just presented at our events/on line.

Winners will receive a $100 gift certificate good for Creation products. Winners will be announced and certificates awarded on site; if you are not present we will mail the certificate to you so be sure to include your return address, phone number and e-mail. You may email our offices at to confirm receipt of your entry but we do not announce winners until the event. All entries are due at Creation offices by September 24th with no exceptions. Thanks and good luck!

SEND ENTRIES TO:
Creation Entertainment
STAR TREK CHICAGO Music Video Contest
217 South Kenwood St.
Glendale, CA 91205

Costume Contest

THE CREATION COSTUME PARADE

cosplay at creation eventsThe famous Creation Entertainment Costume Parade Competition is always a highlight of the convention. Set for Saturday here is your chance to show off your creative abilities by dressing as any character or making up your own. The winner goes home with a $250 gift certificate but we have prizes for everyone who enters!

THE GREAT CREATION DESSERT PARTY CENTERPIECE CONTEST

Another way that fans can show off their love of the shows we're honoring is by entering our famous themed CENTERPIECE CONTEST! This event takes place at our DESSERT PARTY (Saturday Evening) and is for Gold Members attending the event this weekend! Create the very best centerpiece that touches the hearts of our judges and the themes of the convention and you might just win a special $250 Gift Certificate! Just be "GOLD" and bring your entry to the party and that's all it takes to enter!

Featuring special appearances by: ARMIN SHIMERMAN, MAX GRODENCHIK, VAUGHN ARMSTRONG, CASEY BIGGS, AND MARC ALAIMO.

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WANNA SIT WITH YOUR FRIENDS?!?

FOR ALL RESERVED SEATING TICKETS (everything other than general admission single day or general admission weekend packages) IF YOU WANT TO SIT NEAR FRIENDS YOU MUST ORDER ALL THE TICKETS TOGETHER UNDER ONE ORDER.

Pre-registration (not a necessity, just a convenience) is generally offered for weekend patrons on the night prior to the convention. This will be confirmed and noted on this site as we get closer to the event.

Customer Support E-Mail: ANY problem you have please write to us at:
and we'll look into it and get right back to you. Thanks!

 

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GOLD WEEKEND PACKAGES
Here is the absolute top of the line best way to attend the full three days and get all the extras! Here's what you get when you "GO GOLD" for the Official STAR TREK Convention in CHICAGO!

1) The absolute best reserved seats in the main theatre where all our major guests appear! These seats are YOURS, come and go, all weekend!

2) Complimentary in-person autographs with great guests including CHRISTOPHER LLOYD, LEONARD NIMOY, JACOB KOGAN, BARBARA MARCH, GWYNYTH WALSH, JG HERTZLER, ROBERT O'REILLY, MAX GRODENCHIK, VAUGHN ARMSTRONG, JEFF COMBS, CASEY BIGGS, ARMIN SHIMERMAN and MARC ALAIMO. The value of these autographs alone is a large portion of the cost of the package itself!

3) First to get autographs: we go row by row: you are in the front rows: you get the idea!

4) Complimentary admission to our SATURDAY NIGHT DESSERT AND COCKTAIL PARTY! Mix and mingle with fellow fans plus drop ins from some fantastic Star Trek celebrities. This event is EXCLUSIVE for Gold Weekend Patrons and definitely not to be missed! Featuring appearances by: ARMIN SHIMERMAN, MAX GRODENCHIK, VAUGHN ARMSTRONG, CASEY BIGGS, AND MARC ALAIMO.

5) Pre-Registration Fun: we get you set for the weekend before other patrons and give you first crack at the exclusive merchandise!

6) Wristband access: we have special color coded wristbands and collectible lanyard credentials for GOLD Package Holders: once you get set you don’t need to wait again!

7) Admission to the vendors room.

$359 please order quickly!

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ADMISSION TICKET PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTO OPS and these must be purchased separately below or at the convention (if not sold out). Thanks!

 

PREFERRED WEEKEND PACKAGES

Here is the best way to attend all three days of the convention without all the autographs included. You can still buy separate autographs from the stars you want as indicated below. With Preferred Weekend Packages you get the following benefits:

1) Great reserved seats in the main theatre where all our major guests appear! These seats are YOURS, come and go, all weekend! Your seating is located to the rear or sides of The Gold Weekend Package Holders

2) Complimentary in-person autographs with some of our great guests including BARBARA MARCH, ROBERT O'REILLY, GWYNYTH WALSH, ARMIN SHIMERMAN, MAX GRODENCHIK, JACOB KOGAN, VAUGHN ARMSTRONG, JEFFREY COMBS, CASEY BIGGS and MARC ALAIMO. This is an amazing deal because if bought separately these autographs would cost way over the price of this package!

3) Pre-Registration Fun: we get you set for the weekend before other patrons and give you first crack at the exclusive merchandise!

4) Wristband access: we have special color coded wristbands and collectible lanyard credentials for Preferred Package Holders: once you get set you don’t need to wait again!

5) Admission to vendors room

$179

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GENERAL ADMISSION WEEKEND

Here is the most economical way to attend all three daytimes of the convention. You get to see all the guests and events in the main theatre from a non-reserved seat and of course you get admission to the vendors area. This option does not include autographs which you can order separately below.

$79

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PREFERRED SINGLE DAYS

Here is the best way to attend any one or two days of the convention. You get a reserved seat in the theatre where all the guests appear and events take place and you also get admission to the vendors area. This option does not include autographs which you can order separately below.

FRIDAY: $60
SATURDAY: $40
SUNDAY: $70

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GENERAL ADMISSION SINGLE DAYS

This is the most cost effective way to attend any one or two day(s) of the convention. You get to see all the guests and events in the main theatre from a non-reserved seat and of course you get admission to the vendors area. This option does not include autographs which you can order separately below.

FRIDAY: $30
SATURDAY: $20
SUNDAY: $40

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Autograph Tickets

AUTOGRAPH TICKETS

Autograph and Photo Op Tickets do not include admission to the convention. You must have an admission ticket for the convention in order to redeem autograph and photo op tickets.

Here is the incredibly rare chance to get an in person, non-rushed autograph from the sensational stars of STAR TREK. These stars will sign any item you bring from home or buy at the convention. There will be tons of great photographs and other collectibles available at the convention that will be suitable for signing purposes. If you have autographs included in the ticket packages you have purchased and you want more than one autograph per celebrity you can purchase them here and then get all your signatures from that celebrity at the same (first) time you are called up.

LEONARD NIMOY $80 (Friday)

CHRISTOPHER LLOYD $60 (Sunday)

JACOB KOGAN: $20 (Sunday)

BARBARA MARCH $20 (Friday)

GWYNYTH WALSH: $20 (Friday)

JG HERTZLER $20 (Sunday)

ROBERT O'REILLY $20 (Sunday)

MAX GRODENCHIK $20 (Saturday)

VAUGHN ARMSTRONG $20 (Saturday)

JEFFREY COMBS: $20 (Saturday)

CASEY BIGGS: $20 (Saturday)

ARMIN SHIMERMAN $25 (Saturday)

MARC ALAIMO: $20 (Saturday)


August 12, 2010: We have been advised by Mr. Nimoy that due to scheduling issues he will need to appear on Friday of the convention. Those that have already purchased Sunday tickets and wish to switch to Friday: kindly bring your Sunday ticket to the convention Friday and we will re-issue a Friday ticket (of same type) for you. It is not necessary to contact us in advance, just bring your Sunday ticket on Friday to registration. For those who have purchased tickets for the Leonard Nimoy Photography Seminar (now Friday at 7:30 pm) if you can not make Friday please advise us at Sorry for this inconvenience and we thank Mr. Nimoy for still making the convention!

Note: Patrons must bring an item for celebrities to sign. You can bring something from home or purchase a photo or other collectible in the vendors room. Please feel free to purchase as many autograph tickets of a particular celebrity as you'd like.

Note: Guests appear ONE day of the convention, so therefore their autographing and/or photo ops take place that day, except in VERY rare occasions which will be noted. If you are not attending all days of the convention it is wise to wait until specific days of appearance are announced before purchasing autographs or photo ops. You must have an admission ticket to the convention to get autographs or photo ops.

 

Photo Op Tickets

PHOTO OPS

OWN THE JPEG OF YOUR PHOTO OP FROM PAST CREATION CONVENTIONS

Photo Op Tickets do not include admission to the convention. You must have an admission ticket for the convention to enter into the photo op areas. Due to security considerations and guest concerns we cannot facilitate the giving of gifts to guests at the photo op sessions. LIMIT OF TWO FANS PER PHOTO-OP, NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE!

Please read: PHOTO OP F.A.Q.

LEONARD NIMOY $80 (Friday)

CHRISTOPHER LLOYD $70 (Sunday)

JACOB KOGAN: $35 (Sunday)

BARBARA MARCH $35 (Friday)

GWYNYTH WALSH: $35 (Friday)

JG HERTZLER (Sunday) IN CHARACTER AS MARTOK (First time ever in Chicago!) $40

ROBERT O'REILLY (Sunday) IN CHARACTER AS GOWRON (First time ever in Chicago) $40

MAX GRODENCHIK (Saturday) $35

VAUGHN ARMSTRONG (Saturday) $35

JEFFREY COMBS: (Saturday) $35

CASEY BIGGS: (Saturday) $35

ARMIN SHIMERMAN (Saturday) $40

MARC ALAIMO: (Saturday) $35

MARTOK & GOWRON AND YOU! An unbelievable opportunity to have a "Klingon" memento like no other: YOU IN BETWEEN MARTOK & GOWRON! Limited Availability: $69 (Sunday)

BETOR & LURSA TOGETHER WITH YOU! (Don't be scared!) $50 (Friday)

THE STAR TREK RAT PACK & YOU! The boys are in their performance tuxes and this is sure to be a treat! Featuring YOU with ARMIN, JEFFREY, CASEY, VAUGHN & MAX! $65 (Friday)

THE FERENGI FAMILY DUO PHOTO OP: YOU with beloved brothers QUARK & ROM: Armin and Max and YOU! $59 (Saturday)

August 12, 2010: We have been advised by Mr. Nimoy that due to scheduling issues he will need to appear on Friday of the convention. Those that have already purchased Sunday tickets and wish to switch to Friday: kindly bring your Sunday ticket to the convention Friday and we will re-issue a Friday ticket (of same type) for you. It is not necessary to contact us in advance, just bring your Sunday ticket on Friday to registration. For those who have purchased tickets for the Leonard Nimoy Photography Seminar (now Friday at 7:30 pm) if you can not make Friday please advise us at Sorry for this inconvenience and we thank Mr. Nimoy for still making the convention!

 

 

HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS
Special lower than normal room rates are available to those coming to the convention.
$119.00 single king or two double beds.
To reserve, call 888 627 8517 or use the link below...

CLICK ON THROUGH TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION AND JOIN THE FUN.

Parking has been discounted to $15 daily (normally $25) for our attendees!

Westin O'Hare
6100 N. River Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018
888 627 8517

 

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A complete schedule will be posted a few days before the event.

All guests and scheduling is tentative and subject to change.

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