Escapade Boston 2004 Teams Up with New England Comics
Escapade, Boston's very own fan-run convention for the TV series Farscape, has teamed up with New England Comics.
(PRWEB) June 5, 2004 --Escapade, Boston's very own fan-run convention for the TV series Farscape, has teamed up with New England Comics! On Saturday, June 26, Escapade is pleased to welcome New England Comics as the exclusive dealer for the convention. New England Comics sells a wide variety of comic books, as well as an eclectic assortment of toys, books, games, DVDs, and magazines. Stop by during convention hours to browse their collection.
Now until June 11, you can enter for a chance to win a free day pass to Escapade by signing up at any of New England Comics' seven locations. To find the store nearest you, please visit http://www.newenglandcomics.com.
Escapade will take place at the Boston Radisson, June 25-27, 2004. Cost is $35 for the weekend. The deadline for registering online has been extended to June 15. If you preregister by June 15, you have the option of purchasing a ticket for Saturday night's banquet for an additional $25. Banquet tickets will not be available at the door. Preregister online at http://www.escapadeboston.com
The Boston Radisson is offering a special convention rate of $139/night for attendees. Book your room online by June 8 through Escapade's site or call the Boston Radisson directly at 1-617-482-1800 and mention "Escapade" to secure your savings. Rooms will be available at the con rate after June 8 in limited supply.
Other convention activities:
| | - Virginia Hey (Zhaan from Farscape) will be available for autographs and photos June 25-27.
- Sunday June 27 - Virginia Hey will be teaching a meditation class. Cost is $40 additional.
- Sunday June 27 - Auction to benefit Penny Lane, a charity supported by Babylon 5 actress Pat Tallman. For more information on the auction, please email jo@escapadeboston.com
- Saturday June 26 - group outing to the Rocky Horror Picture Show in Harvard Square
- Panels on a variety of topics, including Women in Science Fiction, Music Videos: How To, Farscape miniseries speculation, and the Save Farscape campaign
- Music video contest - email ctegan@escapadeboston.com for details
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For more information or to register, please visit http://www.EscapadeBoston.com
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