Schedule
THE OFFICIAL XENA CONVENTION 2012
Where's What?
Theater: Academy Ballroom. 1, 4-6
Vendors: Academy Foyer
Photo Ops: Sunset Ballroom
M/G: Executive Boardroom (next building)
Fri. Night Cabaret: Academy Ballroom. 1, 4-6
Sat. Eve. Cocktail Party: Academy Ballroom. 1-3
Sun. Breakfast: Academy Ballroom. 1-3
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26TH
4:30 pm to 8:00 pm Vendors Set-up/Vendors Only
8:30 pm to 11:30 pm Vendors Room Open
8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Gold Patrons Pre-Registration, not a necessity, just a convenience
10:00 pm to 10:30 pm Preferred Weekend Patrons, not a necessity, just a convenience
10:30 pm to 11:30 pm Pre-Registration for all weekend patrons, not a necessity, just a convenience
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27TH
8 am to 10 am: Hudson Leick Yoga Class: Suited for those both new and experienced in yoga. Please bring your own mat, towel and water. Hudson Leick is a member of the California Yoga Teacher's Association. She has been studying yoga for over sixteen years, taught for more than thirteen and has done her teacher's training with renowned yoga masters such as Ana Forrest, Erich Schiffman and Gurmukh. Hudson specializes in Kundalini, Hatha and a modified version of Ashtanga yoga, and her classes are a subtle blend of these methods. She has also studied Vipassana meditation in Nepal, and the 5Rhythms® based on the teachings of Gabrielle Roth. Tickets can be purchased Thursday night at registration for $119. You may attend Hudson's Yoga class prior to registering for the convention as long as you've already paid for her class. You can register later in the day after the class is over.
9:45 am to 10 am: VENDORS SET UP/VENDORS ONLY
10 am to 7 pm Vendors Room Open to all registered patrons
10 am to 10:40 am Pre-Registration for Gold Weekend Patrons who did not attend yesterday, a convenience, not a necessity.
10:40 am to 11:20 am Pre-Registration for all Weekend Attendees, not a necessity, just a convenience.
11:30 am to 7 pm Theatre, Registration Open to all attendees:
Noon Music Video Open and Welcome from Sharon Delaney
12:15 pm Steven L. Sears
1:00 pm Music Video Presentation
1:05 pm Adrienne Wilkinson
1:55 pm Music Video Presentation
----- 2:00 pm Photo Op with Adrienne Wilkinson, tickets at registration for $40
2:00 pm Lunch Intermission
2:35 pm Music Video Presentation
2:40 pm David Franklin
3:20 pm Rob Field, editor of Xena returns to our stages
----- 3:25 pm Photo Op with David Franklin, tickets at registration for $40
3:55 pm Music Video Presentation
4:00 pm Ted Raimi
4:45 pm Hudson Leick
----- 6 pm Photo Op with Hudson Leick, tickets at registration for $40. Note that photo ops are done on a first come first served basis and move fairly quickly. No need to run to the lines, just be on time (or very close) so we don't miss you! We can't repeat photo ops if missed due to a patron's lateness. If you have an Adrienne Wilkinson meet and greet you may go first to this photo op so you can make the start of your Adrienne event.
6 pm Dinner Break
----- 6:10 pm Private Meet and Greet for 10 lucky fans with Adrienne Wilkinson SOLD OUT!
7:15 pm Autographing Information with our Friday stars (Steven Sears, David Franklin, Adrienne Wilkinson and Hudson Leick) as follows:
On one side of the theatre: Adrienne Wilkinson is signing on a complimentary basis for (only) Gold Weekend Patrons, we will call you up by row number, followed by all those with her autograph ticket (called by number) which are on sale at registration for $20.
On the other side of the theatre: David Franklin and Hudson Leick will be signing for those with their autograph tickets which we will call by number and which are on sale at registration for $30 for Hudson, $25 for David
Ted Raimi is not signing at the convention and Steven Sears makes himself available throughout the convention to meet with fans and sign autographs so there is no distinct signing time for him set.
Friday Night 10:00 pm: The Creation Celebrity Cabaret starring Michael Hurst and Jennifer Ward-Lealand. You MUST not miss this as these exceptional performers take to the stage to deliver a performance that will truly knock your socks off! Complimentary for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons (keep your great seats) for others tickets are available at the convention registration or Cabaret door for $40 reserved seating, $25 general admission.
FRIDAY AT 11PM: Surprise Event: the FREE Creation KARAOKE PARTY: Come to hang, come to laugh, come to enjoy! Potential singers can sign up with DJ Eric in the Vendors area from 6pm to 7pm. Always better to sign up early but we sometimes, depending on time, can add more singers at the show. Special appearance by Adrienne Wilkinson.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28TH
Morning 8 am to 10 am: Musetta Vander's Qigong Workshop for Fans Qigong or chi kung is the Chinese philosophy and practice of aligning breath, physical activity and awareness for mental, spiritual and corporeal health, as well as the development of human potential. It includes aspects of Chinese martial arts and purportedly the spiritual awakening to one's true nature. Everyone regardless of physical condition can attend Musetta's workshop. The Qigong exercise will be adapted to suit everyone's needs including those with mobility challenges. Tickets are $85 available in advance on Friday at registration.
8:30 am to 8:45 am: Vendors Set Up/Vendors Only
8:30 am to 6:30 pm Vendors, Registration Open to all
----- 8:45 am Photo Op #1 with Renee O'Connor (please note that Renee will also be returning Sunday for more Photo Ops) Tickets will be available at registration on Friday or starting 8:30 am Saturday for this photo op at $70 each. If you have a private Meet and Greet with Michael and Jennifer please go to the head of the line of Renee's photo op.
----- 9 am to 10 am Private Meet and Greet with 10 Lucky fans and Michael Hurst and Jennifer Ward-Lealand, SOLD OUT!
9:30 am Theatre Open for guests and events
10:00 am Music Video Open and Welcome
10:10 am Melissa Good
10:45 am Xena Music Video Mix
11:05 am Katherine Fugate
11:45 am Music Video
11:50 am Jennnifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst: two world-class favorite entertainers update us on their activities of the last two years & they are always marvelous on-stage!
12:50 pm Yes/No Xena Trivia Game: here's your chance to put your Xena and Gab watching to profitable use! Win tons of valuable gift certificates by being the last person standing on stage. Contestants be in the audience to participate
----- 12:55 pm Photo Op with Michael Hurst and Jennfier Ward-Lealand, tickets at registration for $80
----- 1:10 pm Photo Op with Jennifer Ward-Lealand, tickets at registration for $40
----- 1:25 pm Photo Op with Michael Hurst, tickets at registration for $40
1:30 pm Music Video Presentation
----- 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Private meet and greet with 10 lucky fans and Claire Stansfield SOLD OUT!
1:35 pm Jacqueline Kim (Note: MS. KIM WILL PERFORM A COUPLE OF SONGS FROM HER CURRENT AND FUTURE CDS UNDER HER MUSICAL AKA, "THIS I HEARD" AND OFFER A SHORT, GUIDED MEDITATION. CDS AND "LAO MA" PHOTOS WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND AT CREATION'S PHOTO TABLE. Jacqueline will be signing autographs later tonight as described within.
----- 2:00 pm Photo Op with Timothy Omundson, tickets at registration for $40
2:15 pm Music Video Presentation
2:20 pm Brittney Powell
3:00 pm Claire Stansfield and Timothy Omundson
4:10 pm Intermission/Stage Reset
----- 4:30 pm Photo Op with Claire Stansfield, tickets at registration at $40
4:45pm Xena and Other Genre No Minimum Bid Auction: grab some cool goodies here, including our banners at outrageous low prices in this fast moving event!
----- 5:00 pm Photo Op with Brittney Powell, tickets at registration for $45
5:25 pm Musetta Vander (Ilainus of Amphipolis Under Seige)
----- 5:35 pm to 6:35 pm Private Meet and Greet for 10 Lucky fans with Katherine Fugate SOLD OUT!
----- 6:05 pm Photo Op with Musetta Vander, tickets at registration for $40
----- 6:15 pm Photo Op with Jacqueline Kim, tickets at registration for $40
6:30 pm Autographs with our Saturday Stars Katherine Fugate, Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Michael Hurst, Melissa Good, Jacqueline Kim, David Franklin, Musetta Vander, Brittney Powell, Clarire Stansfield, as follows:
6:30 pm On One Side of The Theatre: Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Michael Hurst, Musetta Vander, Katherine Fugate are all signing on a complimentary basis for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons (we will call row by row, followed by those with autograph tickets, called by number, and available at registration for $20 for any of these stars. Please note that Melissa Good will be present throughout the day to meet fans and sign autographs on a complimentary basis. Jacqueline Kim is selling her autograph for a nominal fee directly to the audience in the rear of the theatre, she will also have CDs and photos too. Have fun!
6:45 pm On The Other Side of The Theatre: autographs with David Franklin, Timothy Omundson, Brittney Powell, and Claire Stansfield all called by number, and all available at registration prior to the autographing for $25 for any of these stars.
7:15 pm ON THE STAGE: Renee O'Connor will be signing autographs for those with her autograph ticket (we will call by number) Autograph tickets are $50. Please note that Renee is also doing autographs Sunday so if it is more convenient for you to get them on Sunday, please do. There is no need to worry if you don't get them Saturday!
9:00 pm The Costume Competition: here's where our audience gets to show off their Xena-creativity by coming dressed as their fave characters or making up their own! Contestants vie for great prizes including a $250 gift certificate! Contestants please be present in the theatre at 8:40 pm for your call-up and further instructions.
Saturday January 18th, 10:30 pm to ?: The Great Creation Celebrity Cocktail Party and Centerpiece Contest: Featuring tentative appearances by MICHAEL HURST and JENNIFER WARD-LEALAND, STEVEN L. SEARS and BRITTNEY POWELL. Complimentary and exclusive to Gold Patrons only. AND DON'T FORGET: this party also features your chance to shine creatively by bringing along the very best XENA themed CENTERPIECE! A $250 gift certificate is awarded to the best, so get cracking! If you have a centerpiece please come to the head of the line to get in a bit earlier. THANKS AND HAVE FUN!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29TH
7:30 am to 10 am: Breakfast and Charity Auction with Hudson Leick and friends Sheeri Rappaport, Tsanina Joelson and Jennifer Sky. SOLD OUT, charity funds raised goes to The James Ellis Foundation of Hofstra University
----- 10 am Photo Ops with Renee O'Connor, tickets available at registration for $70
10:45 am to 11:15 am: VENDORS ROOM OPEN/ VENDORS ONLY
11:15 am to 6:00 pm Vendors Room Open to all registered guests
11:15 am to 7 pm Registration Open to all
----- 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Private Meet and Greet with 10 Lucky fans and THE AMAZONS: Tsianina Joelson, Jennifer Sky and Sheeri Rappaport and YOU! SOLD OUT
12:30 pm to 7 pm Theatre Open
12:50 pm "Life With Xena" An Amazon Panel with some of our favorites: Tsianina Joelson, Jennifer Sky, and Sheeri Rappaport.
1:30 pm Music Video Mix
----- 1:35 pm Photo Op with Tsianina Joelson, tickets at registration for $40
1:40 pm The Widow Twanky makes a triumphant return to Los Angeles, as interviewed by Jennifer Ward-Lealand
2:10 pm The 4th and final Xenaversity Silent Movie, "The Lost Treasure of the Pirate Princess"
----- 2:15 pm Photo Op with The Widow Twanky, tickets at registration for $40
2:35 pm Special salute to Xena and Creation favorite, the late great Kevin Smith (Ares)
----- 2:40 pm Photo Op with Sheeri Rappaport, ticket at registration for $40
----- 2:50 pm Photo Op with Jennifer Sky, tickets at registration for $40
----- 3:05 pm Photo Op with The Amazons: YOU with Sheeri Rappaport, Jennifer Sky and Tsianina Joelson
3:15 pm Intermission/Stage Reset
3:35 pm The Xena and Genre No Minimum Bid Auction: pick up our banners and cool stuff all at low, low outrageous bargain prices: be n hand to bid!
4:10 pm Michael Levine (director of four episodes of Xena and two of Hercules, here's the rare chance to go behind the scenes of the series we love!)
4:45 pm Music Video Intro into: An Afternoon with Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor
----- 6:15 pm DINNER BREAK
----- 6:15 pm Photo Ops with David Franklin, tickets at registration for $40
----- 6:20 pm Photo Ops with Lucy Lawless, SOLD OUT!
6:45 pm AUTOGRAPHS with Renee O'Connor, Tsianina Joelson, Sheeri Rappaport, Jennifer Sky and David Franklin.
(please get your photo ops with Lucy if you have them and then come back to the theatre for autographs if you have those too. You can get into the place you would have been if you hadn't left).
6:45 pm On One Side of the Theatre: Autographs with Renee O'Connor and David Franklin for those with either or both of their autograph tickets. We will call you up by number, their tickets are available today at registration for $50 for Renee, $25 for David.
6:45 pm On The Other Side of the Theatre: Autographs with Tsianina Joelson and Jennifer Sky, complimentary for Gold and Preferred Weekend Patrons (we will call you up row by row) followed by those with autograph tickets (which we will call by number and are available at registration for $25 each). Also joining in this signing will be Sheeri Rappaport, who will be signing on a complimentary basis for Gold Patrons (called by row) followed by anyone else with her ticket number (called by number) available at registration for $20.
All guests and scheduling is tentative and subject to change.
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One of the greatest highlights we've ever had at a convention was the night that Michael Hurst and Jennifer Ward-Lealand took over the stage and did a cabaret performance that blew everyone away. As always, our New Zealand Xena friends know how to raise the bar on convention appearances and this night was truly magnificent and oh so memorable. We are so THRILLED to welcome them back and here pictured are some superb memories from this amazing duo at work at their last cabaret for us. This event is FREE to all our great gold and preferred patrons (keeping your same seats). For others tickets are:
MUSETTA VANDER's QIGONG WORKSHOP FOR FANS. Workshop will take place on Saturday morning 
HUDSON LEICK YOGA CLASS on FRIDAY MORNING: Here's the chance to take a 2 hour class as led by talented Hudson Leick. The class will be held Friday morning and will last approximately 2 hours. It is suited for those both new and experienced in yoga. Please bring your own mat, towel and water. 
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! LET YOUR COSPLAY TALENT SHOW! 
Join us as we look back on everyone's favorite Xena bad boy, Kevin Smith. In this one hour presentation we will offer exclusive footage, slides, music videos, factoids and concert videos of Kevin on stage, as Ares, and rock and rolling along with fellow musicians Joel Tobeck and others.
Michael Levine started his career in promotion for ABC and NBC before shifting into programming at the Peacock network. After a stint as Senior Vice President of New World Television, he moved into production as a Director. In 1995 he was tapped to direct his first of five Xena episodes. He directed two Hercules episodes as well. Michael has also helmed numerous episodes of primetime television for all the major networks.
