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Unlike so many other genre conventions, Creation Entertainment has a strict company policy not to "oversell" our conventions. In other words, every patron, no matter what bracket of ticket they purchase, will have a seat in the main auditorium where the major guests appear and events take place. Nothing upsets us more than hearing about other conventions that sell tickets to patrons and then those very same patrons have to wait on additional lines inside the facility to get into (or sometimes not!) the main theatre. An important Creation Entertainment difference we want you to know about!
The Creation difference extends to our 40 years experience in running fan conventions. In the last few years we've seen promoter after promoter fail taking hard earned ticket money down with them. Inexperienced promoters, often first-timers, use celebrity images and names to get ticket money which they use to hopefully pay their expenses. When that fails they've already gone through "your" ticket money and they collapse leaving no recourse for ticket holders.
They say "buyer beware" but this has happened in Twilight, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and Firefly fandom (to name just a few) and we really feel for those great fans who have lost their ticket money and upset travel plans. |
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**All Convention tickets have a $7.75 shipping/handling fee
charged per ticket ordered. This applies to all online, phone, fax and mail orders.
Note: Our ticketing office (Leticia) direct e-mail address has been changed to:
creatickets@creationent.com
***Attention Attendees: Do not purchase Ticketmaster Tickets
from scalpers or anyone trying to offer tickets as you arrive at our convention
locations. Each ticket is checked for authenticity at the door and we can not
let you in if your ticket is counterfeit (which has happened recently). Please
buy your tickets only from Creation or, if we are using them, Ticketmaster! Thanks,
we appreciate your support!
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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!
In the event of convention cancellations or date changes Creation Entertainment is not responsible for patrons' costs involving travel or hotel accommodations or any other non convention ticket expenses.
Advance ticket sales are generally turned off early to mid-week of the week of the events. Tickets, if they are not sold out, are sold at the convention of course.
When we ran The Official STAR WARS Convention we brought in Gene Roddenberry as a surprise and this moment in time was a true highlight. Gene was a great mentor of ours and he is always in our thoughts, especially when we gather for our Official STAR TREK Conventions.
LOST was one of the great TV series of all-time and we were proud to be an official licensee for the show. Here three of the stars, Ian Somerhalder, Evangeline Lilly and Naveen Andrews, grace our stages in a Creation Convention appearance.
Two of our most popular celebrity guests from the Stargate franchise making their only Creation appearance together on stage: Michael Shanks and Amanda Tapping! We love following their careers post Stargate and look forward to enjoying their work for years to come!
How's this for cool? Arnold as THE Terminator at our Official T-2 Convention, an awesome occasion!
A VERY special moment in Creation History
BILL SHATNER & LEONARD NIMOY toasting the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek on the exact day, 4 decades later, that the original series began its TV run! Taken in Chicago at Creation's Salute to Star Trek's 40th! Thanks, Bill and Leonard for being such a big part of Creation Entertainment! Who would have thought that as kids that watched classic Trek, that one day we'd be working with these show biz legends!
History is made again at Creation when LEONARD NIMOY passes the ceremonial "#1 Vulcan" tee-shirt to the new Mr. Spock ZACHARY QUINTO. It all happened in front of the audience at Grand Slam XVI. Creation Conventions: it is ALL about making wonderful memories like this!
Superstar Legend Jack Nicholson made the "Creation" scene, a definite ultra-cool moment in our 40 plus year history!
Growing up watching THE AVENGERS was a particular joy so when Patrick Macnee joined the Creation line-up of stars it was a joyous occasion for us and his many fans!
It's never happened before or after but it was another of our proudest moments: having four STAR TREK Captains share the stage. Let's hope we can pull it off again some day and add a few more?
Long-time Creation friend (and early fan attendee turned superstar producer) DEAN DEVLIN brought along friends Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer to one of our shows. Dean is currently behind one of TV's greatest shows LEVERAGE!
The impeccable Ricardo Montalban created Star Trek's most popular villian as Khan but in person he truly was one of a kind and his two appearances for us were definitely amongst the most memorable! He is sorely missed by all Trekkers and was indeed a Hollywood classic himself!
Gracious and supportive to us as ever William Shatner made sure first time Creation guest star Joan Collins (in her only convention appearance) was comfortable on stage, reunited decades after their ultra-popular classic Trek appearance together!
As promised, a seat for all! Here's a scene of the amazing theatre we used for years for our Las Vegas Star Trek Convention. At Creation shows: no waiting and worrying about seeing the stars!
Pretty Cool we'd say to have welcomed the ultra talented Elijah Wood as Creation promoted several Official LORD OF THE RINGS events. We can't wait to do it all again for the new films!
Here's some shots of Leonard Nimoy's last convention appearance (courtesy of Paul Harvath), taken at our Chicago 2011 Official STAR TREK Convention. Thank You Leonard for your three decade association with Creation: we've loved every minute of presenting you to your adoring fans (of which we number ourselves!):
Leonard Nimoy's emotional farewell to Star Trek Conventions: 2011 Chicago
These guys are HILARIOUS on stage together and we love having them at our events: true superstars of the genre: Jonathan Frakes (now busy directing) and Brent Spiner!
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Available tickets will be on sale at the convention
Come on down for the fun!
NOTE: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ARE COMPLETELY SOLD OUT, PLEASE DO NOT COME IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A TICKET!
THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR GREAT SUPPORT!
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CHICAGO, IL
Fri., Sat. & Sun.
September 30-October 2, 2011
The Westin O'Hare Hotel
THE OFFICIAL
STAR TREK CONVENTION
Celebrating the
45th Anniversary of Star Trek |
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September 29, 2011
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The "Official Convention" Celebration of the 45th Anniversary of STAR TREK concludes with our visit to Chicago, one of the true hotbeds of Trek fandom. Join the fun of a full weekend devoted to Gene Roddenberry's legacy and enjoy the guests, events, and fellow fans from around the globe! We're working round the clock to provide a fantastic three days for all attendees, keep visiting this site for updates!
Special Guests
LEONARD NIMOY
For over forty amazing years we have been fans of the incredibly diverse talents of Mr. Nimoy. Creating one of pop cultures most enduring characters with his Mr. Spock, Leonard has become one of the world's most beloved performers and all of us have enjoyed his contributions to the arts as an actor, writer, director, producer, and photographer. To many of us he IS Star Trek and therefore our Chicago celebration of the 45th Anniversary would not be complete without his presence. Last year Leonard cancelled out of Chicago due to illness so we are absolutely thrilled that he has agreed to make his triumphant return to this great city, a true hotbed of Trek fandom for years! Leonard will be appearing on stage Sunday and doing his photography seminar on Saturday evening from 7:30 pm to 9 pm. |
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BRENT SPINER
"Data" of Star Trek The Next Generation
Appearing on stage Saturday
Autographs & Photo ops Sat & Sun
NICHELLE NICHOLS
Lt. Uhura of classic Star Trek
Appearing Saturday
DOMINIC KEATING
Malcolm Reed
of
STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE
Appearing Friday
Photo Ops: FRI & SAT
NANA VISITOR
Major Kira of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Appearing Sunday
ARLENE MARTEL
T'Pring in the classic original series episode "Amok Time"
Arlene will be present in the vendors room throughout the weekend to meet fans and offer her autograph for a nominal fee.
SEAN KENNEY
Injured Christopher Pike in "The Menagerie, Part 1 and II", Sean also played the recurring character of Lieutenant DePaul in "Arena" and "A Taste of Armageddon"
Sean will be on hand throughout the weekend with a booth in the vendors area where he will meet fans and offer his autograph at a nominal fee.
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JONATHAN FRAKES
Commander Riker of Star Trek The Next Generation
Appearing on stage Saturday
Autographs & Photo ops Sat & Sun
JOHN DE LANCIE
"Q" of Star Trek The Next Generation
Appearing on stage Friday
Autographs & Photo ops Fri & Sat
CONNOR TRINNEER
"Trip" of STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE
Appearing Friday
Photo Ops: FRI & SAT
RENE AUBERJONOIS
"Odo" of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Appearing Sunday
GARTH PILLSBURY
Garth has made two appearances on the original classic Star Trek: as Wilson in "Mirror, Mirror" and as Troglyte prisoner in "Cloud Minders".
Garth will be in the vendors room throughout the weekend to meet fans and offer his autograph for a nominal fee.
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Convention Events
EXTRA SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE & DISCUSSION: BRANNON BRAGA
 We are very happy to announce that superstar writer/producer Brannon Braga will be joining us in Chicago for a rare convention appearance to discuss his eagerly awaited new Fox genre TV series TERRA NOVA, which is being called one of the most ambitious series ever produced for television.
The show will follow a family who live 100 years from now on future Earth, who are flung back in time 150 million years to the prehistoric age, when Earth was ruled by dinosaurs.
Braga started his career as a writer on Star Trek: The Next Generation, co-wrote Star Trek Generations and the popular finale "All Good Things...."
In 1994 Braga joined the creative team on Star Trek: Voyager eventually becoming Executive Producer. Braga developed Star Trek: Enterprise and was its executive producer. More recently Braga developed the CBS series Threshold, served as an executive producer on 24, was a co-creator of the ABC series FlashForward.
Brannon's day of appearance in Chicago is SATURDAY and he will sign autographs on a complimentary basis for all those that wish to meet him!
Mr. Braga has asked that fans bring along photos, posters or other items
for him to sign.
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CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF STAR TREK
Creation Entertainment is proud to celebrate its 40th year by saluting STAR TREK's 45th Anniversary in Chicago! It has indeed been a highlight of our careers to be involved with the amazing legacy of Gene Roddenberry and to have been mentored by Gene and his lovely wife Majel Barrett Roddenberry. The 2011 Official STAR TREK Convention Tour continues this proud tradition and we're pulling out ALL the stops to honor the positive message of Star Trek. Join us because it isn't the same without YOU! |
 A LEONARD NIMOY PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINAR
Saturday (approximate time) 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
 Leonard 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 was 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
Tickets will be available at the event |
 RICHARD ARNOLD - TREK EXPERT
Long-time assistant to Gene Roddenberry, joins us with a new presentation honoring the original series' 45 year history. You'll get amazing insights into Trek legend and lore while also discovering interesting facts about the original cast members, Roddenberry, and the development of some of the famous original series episodes. |
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IN PERFORMANCE:
RENE AUBERJONOIS and NANA VISITOR
 One of our favorite things about the Official STAR TREK Conventions is the performance extras that we are able to offer thanks to the talent and generosity of our celebrity guests. We are THRILLED to announce that RENE AUBERJONOIS and NANA VISITOR will be reunited on stage to perform a play for us entitled CROSS YOUR HEARTS: Poems and Prose Read by Nana and Rene. While we are all familiar with Rene and Nana's television work, both have starred on Broadway and we're delighted to welcome them to Chicago to appear in the regular Q and A format but more importantly to perform for our audience live! This sure to be amazing production will be COMPLIMENTARY to all attendees of the convention!
SET FOR SUNDAY OF THE CONVENTION: don't miss this!
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FANTASTIC PRESENTATIONS FROM JOHN TENUTO
A big hit at our last Chicago Official Star Trek Convention we are happy to welcome John back with two new presentations. Enjoy (as we know we will!)
Alternate Treks: What Could Have Been for II, IV, and VI?
Using various drafts of scripts from the University of Iowa's Nicholas Meyer Papers Collection, sociology professor John Tenuto will present a look at "what could have been" for the characters and stories of Star Trek II, IV, and VI before the final versions of the scripts were realized. Did you know that Star Trek VI was to begin with a funny and touching vignette of Admiral Kirk visiting his retired crew? Or, that assassin Valeris was originally Saavik? Or, what about that rumored pregnancy of Saavik mentioned supposedly planned for Star Trek IV (it's all true!)? Have you ever wished you could learn what these kinds of alternate Star Treks would have been like? Now is your chance! This fun presentation will include behind the scene photos along with the printed dialog and sequences of what would have appeared in the movies if not for budgetary or other story concerns. Appreciate these favorite Star Trek films as never before! Special thanks for writer/director Nicholas Meyer for his permission to share this information with fellow fans! SET FOR SATURDAY.
25 Years of the Official Star Trek Fan Club: Rare Photos from the Pages of the Communicator:
Before the Internet, the Official Star Trek Fan Club was the lifeline of information for fans through its publications, the Official Star Trek Magazine and the Star Trek Communicator. Former publisher and fan club president Dan Madsen has given sociology professor John Tenuto permission to cull the archives of these magazines to show some rare photos from the world of Star Trek. You'll see such great images as the only known photo of Gene Roddenberry and George Lucas together and many wonderful beShind the scenes photos from the making of the Star Trek films. Also included will be some vintage ads for Star Trek products! SET FOR SUNDAY.
Rare Star Trek Images:
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SUNDAY MORNING CELEBRITY BREAKFAST AND
SILENT CHARITY AUCTION:
It is our pleasure to welcome our fellow fans to this delightful event: a continental breakfast with celebrity attendees Nana Visitor, Rene Auberjonois and John de Lancie: three of Star Trek's most talented performers. Stars will personally meet all in attendance. Cameras are permitted when the guests first enter the room, after that we ask that you put your cameras away so everyone, including the stars, can have a great time. This event is not part of any packages and must be ordered separately. Were also raising money for a worthwhile charity at a silent auction that takes place at this event.
$69
Tickets will be available at the event
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"Journey to the Inner Light"
To be presented at the Chicago Star Trek Convention
Screenwriter Morgan Gendel, Hugo-winner for the Star Trek: TNG episode "The Inner Light," offers new insights into this fan-favorite tale about Picard's alternate life. Hear all about the sequel that never was, the Flute that almost wasn't, plus otherworldly experiences with William Shatner, Stan Lee and others.
Gendel will be available throughout the convention to speak with fans and will be autographing handmade official replicas of the Ressikan Flute which he will be selling at the event in conjunction with Roddenberry Productions.
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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! |
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 2nd with no exceptions. Thanks and good luck!
Note: Due to the high volume of entries for our Music Video Contests, we are forced to limit entries to those people actually attending the specific show they are entering for. You do not have to be present for the actual showing of your video, but you must claim your award on site before the end of the weekend or your award will be forfeited.
SEND ENTRIES TO:
Creation Entertainment
STAR TREK CHICAGO Music Video Contest
217 South Kenwood St.
Glendale, CA 91205 |
THE CREATION COSTUME PARADE
 The 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!
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A NEW 45 minute EVENT SET FOR SATURDAY:
A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL
 A Klingon Christmas Carol is the only full-length play ever fully produced in tlhIngan Hol, the Klingon Language from The Star Trek movies and TV shows. The play tells the story of the coward SQuja' (Scrooge) and his journeys through the past (ben), present (DaHjaj), and future (pIq).
Commedia Beauregard has produced A Klingon Christmas Carol for sell-out crowds in Minnesota for the past four years, and is now in its second year in Chicago. The company is also featured on the Blu-Ray of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country in a special feature entitled "To Be or Not To Be: Klingons and Shakespeare".
Don't speak Klingon fluently? Don't worry. The show is produced with supertitles so you can read along in English as you watch the action.
This is the Dickens holiday classic like you've never seen it before. After all, what other version features three fight scenes filled with glory and honor?!
For more information, please visit our website www.cbtheatre.org or www.klingonxmas.com
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(#1207) STAR TREK CHICAGO CONVENTION NICHELLE NICHOLS MEET & GREET
(#1208) STAR TREK CHICAGO CONVENTION NANA VISITOR/JOHN DE LANCIE/RENE AUBERJONOIS MEET & GREET
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Convention Tickets
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. |
Please make sure to bring ALL your printed out tickets to the convention as we can not replace any tickets forgotten or lost. This holds true for all ticket-buyers domestic and outside of The United States as we no longer have a will-call or hold ticket desk. Our convention sites generally have a business office where you can print out your tickets if you have left them home by mistake. Once you present your ticket(s) at registration, photo op areas, or autograph sessions they will be scanned for legitimacy and one-time use only. Thanks!
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!
TICKET PRICING: We like to think that our conventions are the greatest entertainment bargain around: full days of themed fun filled with amazing celebrities, events, exclusive stuff, contests, parties, and fellow fans. We thought it might be fun to compare our ticket prices to those of other events, so here goes (noting that many of the below items only last a few hours):
Rod Stewart/Stevie Nicks in concert: $37.50 (obstructed views) to $319.85, The Glee Concert $65 to $139 for concert, $295 to $495 for VIP experience, Cirque de Soleil shows on the road, generally $103 to $124, UFC Fights: $86.15 to $838.30, greatseats for a baseball game: $90, Andrea Bocelli in Concert: $143.90 to $399.95, Spiderman on Broadway $67.50 to $150, Disneyland Tickets: $79. |
GOLD WEEKEND PACKAGES - SOLD OUT!
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PREFERRED WEEKEND ADMISSION PACKAGE
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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.
$90 -SOLD OUT
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 PREFERRED TICKET: $40
SATURDAY PREFERRED TICKET: $50 -SOLD OUT
SUNDAY PREFERRED TICKET: $70 -SOLD OUT
Tickets for Friday will be available at the event
Saturday and Sunday have sold out
GENERAL ADMISSION SINGLE DAYS
This is the most cost effective way to attend any one day 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 GENERAL TICKET: $20
SATURDAY GENERAL TICKET: $25 -SOLD OUT
SUNDAY GENERAL TICKET: $50 -SOLD OUT
Tickets for Friday will be available at the event
Saturday and Sunday have sold out
Children 6 and under and free, all others require full price ticketing.
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 autograph from the sensational stars of STAR TREK'S 45 year history. 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 $75 SUNDAY
NICHELLE NICHOLS $30 SATURDAY
DOMINIC KEATING: $20 FRIDAY
CONNOR TRINNEER: $20 FRIDAY
NANA VISITOR $20 SUNDAY
RENE AUBERJONOIS $20 SUNDAY
Please note that Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner will be offering their autographs for a nominal fee directly to our attendees. They will have tables in the vendors room on Saturday and Sunday.
John DeLancie will be offering his autograph for a nominal fee directly to our attendees in the vendors room on Friday and Saturday. Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner's autographs are included on a complimentary basis for our Gold Weekend Package patrons.
Tickets will be available at the event
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 OPS
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! TWO FANS CAN BE IN THE PHOTO OP FOR THE PRICE OF ONE PHOTO OP TICKET.
One of the coolest experiences at the convention is having your photo taken with famous Star Trek celebrities. Creation Entertainment's staff photographers are acknowledged as the best by far in the fan field and we make both our attendees and the celebrities feel super comfortable. So get yourself ready for a souvenir simply like no other. Limit of up to TWO fans per photo op. No gift giving is allowed at the photo op sessions. Please visit our FAQs on Creation Photo Ops http://www.creationent.com/cal/phops_faq.htm
JUST CLICK TO OUR E-MAIL FEEDBACK SECTION TO READ ABOUT HOW GREAT CREATION PHOTO OPS ARE!
LEONARD NIMOY $75 -SOLD OUT SUNDAY
NICHELLE NICHOLS $45 SATURDAY
DOMINIC KEATING: $40 FRI & SAT
CONNOR TRINNEER: $40 FRI & SAT
ENTERPRISE STARS DUO PHOTO OP: YOU with CONNOR & DOMINIC: $69 FRI & SAT
NANA VISITOR $40 SUNDAY
RENE AUBERJONOIS $40 SUNDAY
DS9 REUNION "KIRA & ODO)" DUO PHOTO OP: YOU with NANA VISITOR & RENE AUBERJONOIS $69 SUNDAY
JONATHAN FRAKES $40 SATURDAY and SUNDAY
JOHN de LANCIE $40 FRIDAY and SATURDAY
BRENT SPINER $40 SATURDAY and SUNDAY
NEXT GENERATION SUPERSTARS DUO SHOT: YOU with BRENT SPINER & JONATHAN FRAKES $75 SATURDAY and SUNDAY
Tickets will be available at the event
Note: Nimoy's photo op has sold out
HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS
Special lower than normal room rates are available for those coming to the convention.
To get the lower rate, please click through (or copy and paste the following link into a web browser) http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ED1F0Z
Westin O'Hare
6100 N. River Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018
888 627 8517
DEALERS: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE
ABOUT EXHIBITING AT THIS SHOW, PLEASE LINK HERE
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Schedule
Creation Entertainment Presents:
The Official STAR TREK
Convention
Chicago 2011
Where's What:
Theater: Grand Bm. Lobby Level
Vendors: Lakeshore Bm./foyer Lobby
Nimoy Photo Seminar: Executive Forum
M/G: Director Rm. B Lower Level
Photo Ops: Director Rm. A Lower Level
Cocktail Party (Fri. eve): Grand Bm. Lobby
Breakfast (Sun. morn): LaSalle Bm. Lobby
WELCOME TO EVERYONE!
Thanks for being with us! We really
appreciate your visit and we want to make sure you have the absolute best time! With that in mind a few rules to keep everyone safe:
1) Photo taking from your seats only, do not rush the stage when guests appear.
2) PHOTO OPS are done on a first come/first taken basis, PLEASE be on time as they move very quickly and once over we cannot repeat.
3) Please have your items for signature out and ready during autograph sessions. Personalizations are at the discretion of the celebrities signing. There is no picture taking during autographing and ONLY the person with the autograph ticket may get the autograph.
4) Our volunteers are here to help you and we thank them for doing so. However if you have an issue with ANYONE or ANYTHING please let us know during the convention so we can solve the problem. We can't help out if you don't tell us!
5) Please sit ONLY in the seat you paid for. If you are caught sitting in a reserved seat that is not yours you will be asked to leave the convention without refund.
6) At the request of our guests, ABSOLUTELY no video or audiotaping PLEASE!
7) Please turn cell phones off and kindly refrain from talking when a speaker or event is on stage.
8) PHOTO OPS may be picked up in the photo op room when available, but not
during a photo op session so we don't interrupt the photographer
OKAY, THAT'S IT: HAVE FUN! And, we LOVE to hear feedback: write to
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Thank you to our wonderful BACKSTAGE VIPS: we will have a schedule posted there that indicates when you will be meeting stars! We still have a few backstage VIP seats (that include first in line privileges for anything you have tickets for) available at registration for $500. Check at registration for availability.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30,
8 am to 11:00 am Vendors Room Set-Up/Vendors Only
11:00 am to 6pm Vendors Room Open
11:00 am to Noon Pre-Registration for Gold Weekend Patrons, not a necessity just a convenience
Noon to 12:45 pm Pre-Registration for Any Weekend Patrons, not a necessity, just a convenience
12:45 pm to 6:00 pm Registration Open for all patrons
----- 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm: Private Meet and Greet with Connor Trinneer and Dominic
Keating for TEN lucky fans. A few seats remain at $100, see registration.
12:30 pm to 6:30 pm Theatre Open
1:05 pm Music Video Open
1:10 pm Richard Arnold (Gene Roddenberry's assistant for 15 years) discusses the 45th Anniversary of Star Trek
1:50 pm Star Trek Music Video
1:55 pm Morgan Gendel's Journey to The Inner Light Presentation: here's the writer of one of ST:TNG's best episodes!
2:30 pm Star Trek Music Video
2:35 pm Dominic Keating (Malcolm Reed of Enterprise)
3:20 pm The Star Trek Yes/No Trivia Game: You could win $1750 in gift certificates by putting all your Trek watching to profitable use! We say: go for it! Just be in the audience to play!
----- 3:25 pm Photo Op with Dominic Keating, tickets at registration for $40
----- 3:40 pm Photo Op with ENTERPRISE STARS: Connor Trinner and Dominic Keating and YOU! $69
3:50 pm Intermission and stage reset
----- 4:05 pm Photo Op with Connor Trinneer, tickets at registration for $40
4:10 pm Star Trek music video presentation
4:15 pm The Star Trek & Sci-Fi No Minimum Bid Auction: tons of bargains on cool collectibles: this is something you don't want to miss!
4:50 pm Music Video Introduction
4:55 pm Connor Trinneer ("Trip" of Enterprise)
5:35 pm John de Lancie ("Q")
John will have a table in the vendors room Friday late afternoon (Tentative) and Saturday to offer his autograph for a nominal fee directly to our attendees.
6:10 pm Music Video Close
6:15 pm Autographs with Dominic Keating and Connor Trineer, complimentary and called row by row for Gold Weekend and Preferred Weekend Patrons, followed by those with their autograph ticket(s) which we will call by number. Autograph tickets for Dominic and Connor are available at registration for $20 each.
----- 6:20 pm Photo Ops with John de Lancie for $40 each (Please get this done and then return for autographs if applicable)
10:00 pm Friday Night Exclusive to Gold Patrons Cocktail Party with Dominic Keating and Connor Trinneer and John de Lancie: complimentary cocktail or soft drink included!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
9:00 am to 9:20 am Vendors Room Set-Up/Vendors Only
9 am to 9:40 am Pre-Registration for weekend patrons, not a necessity, just a convenience if you weren't present yesterday.
9:40 am to 6pm Vendors Room and Registration Open for all
----- 10 am to 11:00 am: Private Meet and Greet with Nichelle Nichols for TEN lucky fans. A few seats remain at $100, see registration.
10:30 am to 6:30 pm Theatre Open for events
10:50 am Music Video Open
10:55 am: Presentation from John Tenuto on Alternate Treks: Alternate Treks: What Could Have Been for Star Trek II, IV, and VI?
Using various drafts of scripts from the University of Iowa's Nicholas Meyer Papers Collection, sociology professor John Tenuto will present a look at "what could have been" for the characters and stories of Star Trek II, IV, and VI before the final versions of the scripts were realized. Did you know that Star Trek VI was to begin with a funny and touching vignette of Admiral Kirk visiting his retired crew? Or, that assassin Valeris was originally Saavik? Or, what about that rumored pregnancy of Saavik mentioned supposedly planned for Star Trek IV (it's all true!)? Have you ever wished you could learn what these kinds of alternate Star Treks would have been like? Now is your chance! This fun presentation will include behind the scene photos along with the printed dialog and sequences of what would have appeared in the movies if not for budgetary or other story concerns. Appreciate these favorite Star Trek films as never before! Special thanks for writer/director Nicholas Meyer for his permission to share this information with fellow fans!
----- 11:10 am Photo Op with Dominic Keating, tickets at registration for $40
----- 11:20 am Photo Op with ENTERPRISE STARS: Connor Trinner and Dominic Keating and YOU! $69
----- 11:40 am Photo Op with Connor Trinneer, tickets at registration for $40
11:45 am Music Video Presentation
11:50 am Nichelle Nichols (Uhura of classic Star Trek)
12:45 pm Star Trek Music Video Presentation
12:50 pm Richard Arnold's 45th Anniversary of Star Trek presentation, part two
----- 12:55 pm Photo Op with Nichelle Nichols, tickets available at registration for $45
1:30 pm Star Trek Music Video
1:35 pm Brannon Braga, the Star Trek franchise's long-time writer/producer/creator on his new series, the eagerly awaited Fox drama Terra Nova, which is being called one of the most ambitious productions ever done for television
Brannon has graciously agreed to sign autographs for a period of time, he will do so in the hallway vendors area after his talk.
2:35 pm Star Trek Music Video
2:40 pm A Klingon Christmas Carol
----- 2:40 pm Photo Ops with Brent Spiner, tickets at registration for $40, Tickets at registration
----- 3:00 pm Photo Op with the NEXT GENERATION DUO of Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes and YOU! Tickets at registration
$75
PLEASE NOTE that Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner and John de Lancie will all be present in the vendors room throughout the day (they make their own hours) to meet fans and sign autographs directly to the public. PLEASE NOTE that Brent and Jonathan are also signing on a complimentary basis for Gold WEEKEND Patrons. If that is your ticket bracket please present your lanyard card and they will punch the correct corresponding number on it when you get your Brent and Jonathan free autographs.
3:25 pm Intermission/Stage Reset
----- 3:35 pm Photo Op with Jonathan Frakes $40, tickets at registration. Tickets at registration
3:50 pm The Star Trek and Sci-Fi No Minimum Bid Auction: the action is fierce and fast: bid and you shall win some unbelievable bargains!
4:40 pm Star Trek Music Video
4:45 pm Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes: Reunited on Stage!
Please note: Brent and Jonathan will be signing autographs today and tomorrow at their tables in the vending area, offering their signature directly to our attendees. They are also signing on a complimentary basis for our Gold Weekend attendees: Gold attendees please present your lanyard credentials to them and the corresponding number will be punched on your card so we know you've gotten your promised autograph(s)!
5:45pm Star Trek clips & videos: some past convention appearance cliips, plus some cool music videos!
6:15 pm Autographs with Nichelle Nichols, complimentary and called row by row for Gold Weekend and Preferred Weekend Patrons, followed by those with their autograph ticket(s) which we will call by number. Autograph tickets for Ms. Nichols are available at registration for $30 each. Those who are taking Mr. Nimoy's photography seminar and those in the costume parade may go first.
6:30 pm The Creation Star Trek Costume Contest: come and cheer on the contestants dressed in their finest Trek character garb! Contestants: please be in the audience at 6:25pm. Winner to receive a $250 gift certificate, all entrants win something!
7:30 pm to 9 pm: A Leonard Nimoy Photography Seminar (separate ticket required).
Leonard 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 was featured at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in 2010.
We're thrilled that for the final time at a convention, 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 for the very last time at a convention! A few tickets remain at registration for $199, see them sometime Friday or Saturday.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
7:40 am to 9:00 am SUNDAY MORNING CELEBRITY BREAKFAST AND
SILENT CHARITY AUCTION:
It is our pleasure to welcome our fellow fans to this delightful event: a continental breakfast with celebrity attendees Nana Visitor and Rene Auberjonois. Stars will personally meet all in attendance. Cameras are permitted when the guests first enter the room, after that we ask that you put your cameras away so everyone, including the stars, can have a great time. This event is not part of any packages and must be ordered separately. Please check at registration for availability at $69 each. Were also raising money for a worthwhile charity at a silent auction that takes place at this event.
8:15 am to 8:30 am Vendors Room set-up/vendors only
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Vendors Room and Registration Open for all patrons
8:50 am to 6 pm Theatre Open
9:10 am Music Video Open
9:15 am John Tenuto Presents: 25 Years of the Official Star Trek Fan Club: Rare Photos from the Pages of the Communicator: Before the Internet, the Official Star Trek Fan Club was the lifeline of information for fans through its publications, the Official Star Trek Magazine and the Star Trek Communicator. Former publisher and fan club president Dan Madsen has given sociology professor John Tenuto permission to cull the archives of these magazines to show some rare photos from the world of Star Trek. You'll see such great images as the only known photo of Gene Roddenberry and George Lucas together and many wonderful beShind the scenes photos from the making of the Star Trek films. Also included will be some vintage ads for Star Trek products!
----- 9:30 am Photo Ops with Brent Spiner, tickets at registration for $40, Tickets at registration
----- 9:50 am Photo Op with the NEXT GENERATION DUO of Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes and YOU! Tickets at registration
$75
----- 10:20 am Photo Op with Jonathan Frakes and YOU! Tickets at registration for
$40
PLEASE NOTE that Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner will all be present in the vendors room throughout the day (they make their own hours) to meet fans and sign autographs directly to the public. NOTE THAT THEY SIGNED FOR GOLD PATRONS YESTERDAY.
10 am Music Video Salute
10:05 am Odo and Kira reunited: Rene Auberjonois and Nana Visitor
11:00 am Music Video Salute
11:05 am The Original Series Blooper Reels
11:35 am We are THRILLED to
announce that RENE AUBERJONOIS and NANA VISITOR will be reunited on stage to perform a play entitled CROSS YOUR HEARTS: Poems and Prose Read by Nana and Rene. While we are all familiar with Rene and Nana's television work, both have starred on Broadway and we're delighted to welcome them in this new production!
12:25 pm Intermission/Stage Reset
---- 12:35 pm Photo Op with Rene Auberjonois, tickets at registration for $40
---- 12:50 pm Duo DS9 Photo Op: YOU with Rene and Nana, tickets at registration for $69
12:50 pm Music Video Presentation
12:55 pm The Creation Star Trek and Sci-Fi Genre No Minimum Bid Auction: Tons of stuff all up for grabs at BARGAIN prices!
----- 1:10 pm Photo Op: with DS9 stars star Nana Visitor, tickets at registration for $40 each! 1:45 pm Music Video Introduction
1:50 pm LEONARD NIMOY in his LAST CONVENTION APPPEARANCE! Thanks, Leonard, for the incredible 45 year ride: it has been a pleasure to have hosted you at our events over the years!
3:00 pm Star Trek Music Video
----- 3:05 pm Photo Op with Leonard Nimoy. SOLD OUT
3:10 pm THE NEXT STAR TREK FEATURE FILM: audience participation event! What did you think of the 2009 feature? What do you think the plot of the next film should be? Let's get a spirited discussion going!
3:50 pm Star Trek Music Video Mix
----- 4:00 pm Autographs with Leonard Nimoy, Nana Visitor and Rene Auberjonois as
follows.
ON ONE SIDE OF THE THEATRE: Leonard Nimoy signing complimentary and called row by row for Gold Weekend Patrons, only, then followed by those with his autograph ticket(s) which we will call by number (Now SOLD OUT) .
ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE THEATRE:
Rene Auberjonois and Nana Visitor will be signing on a complimentary basis and called row by row for Gold Weekend Patrons and then Preferred Weekend Patrons, then
followed by those with his autograph ticket(s) which we will call by number (and available at registration for $20)
THANKS FOR
COMING.... OUR NEXT EVENT IN CHICAGO FORSTAR TREK IS:
Back at The Westin O'Hare Oct. 19-21, 2012
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All guests and scheduling is tentative
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