Syndi-Con
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| Name: | Syndi-Con |
| Dates: | 1995-1997? |
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| Location: | USA |
| Type: | celebrity guests |
| Focus: | Highlander |
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Syndi-Con was a Highlander convention.
1995
- San Francisco, CA in April 14-15, 1995 at the Cathedral Hill Hotel
- guests were Bill Panzer, Roger Bellon, Heather Alexander, Teel James Glenn, Adrian Paul, Jim Byrnes, Elizabeth Gracen, Stan Kirsh
- one of the organizers was Carol Wilson
- The event was advertised in the San Francisco based Red Thistle magazine, that featured Celtic dancers, including a pre-con report [1]
from the program book
from the program book
from the program book
1996
There were two Syndicons that year - an east coast and a west coast version.
Photos from SyniCon East and West are archived here and here
East
- May 10-12, 1996
- SyndiCon East was held in Baltimore, Maryland
- Marriott Inner Harbor Hotel, Baltimore, MD
- the Starlight Foundation was the con charity
- Peter Wingfield, Jim Byrnes were guests
- there are many, many con reports for this con in Just a Guy #3
- read fans discussing the convention at FORKNI-L Digest - 17 Apr 1996 to 18 Apr 1996 - Special issue, Archived version
flyer for the East Coast 1996 convention
West
- April 12-14, 1996 - Syndicon West
- San Francisco, CA
- the Shanti project was the charity
cover of the 1996 West Coast program guide
schedule for the 1996 West Coast convention
1997
- An East Cost version was held on May 9-11, 1997 in Hunt Valley, Maryland
- Organizers were Sandi Hutchison, Carol Wilson, Georgia Barnes
- Charity was the Starlight Foundation
- The convention was dedicated to Deborah Hinrichs, a fan who had passed away
- celebrity guests were Adrian Paul, Peter Wingfield, Stan Kirsch, Elizabeth Gracen, Jim Byrnes, Nigel Bennett, John Kapelos, Natsuko Omaha, F. Braun McAsh, Gillian Horvath, Donna Lettow, P.N. Elrod
- transcript of the Q&A
- fan guests of honor were Susan Garrett, Jayel Wylie, Laura Apache
- other guests: Rebecca Neason, Josepha Sherman, Heather Alexander, Robb Deljudie, Teel James Glenn, Jerry Kokitch, Kimberli Morris
- included Itinerant Dan Theater, TJ Glenn and the Action Masters, Dark Ages Live Steel Productions, The Appin Regiment, Thunder Castle Games
- some convention photos are here, here, here, here, here, and here
From the program book:
Welcome to Syndi-Con! We're glad you were able to join us this weekend. We have many activities planned for you, including: Questions & Answer sessions with the cast of Highlander: The Series and Forever Knight and members of the production staff; sword combat demonstrations, readings by various authors of some of the soon-to-be released Highlander and Forever Knight novels, videos, Highland dancing; and other entertainment.
Friday night's festivities feature a mixer and a costume contest. Come mingle with "the vampires" and Highland lads and lasses as they vie for "the prize!" Costumes are optional, but clothing is mandatory. On Saturday, you'll have the opportunity to attend Questions and Answer sessions, receive autographs from your favorite celebs and catch those Euro minutes you've been waiting to see. Don't forget to stop by the dealer's room and check out the various fan club tables, sword dealers and numerous other interesting merchandisers, including The Highlander Store.
Saturday night we’re proud to present The Jim Byrnes Band. You've seen him play on the show, now come see him play live! Sunday, the fun continues with additional Questions and Answer sessions, autographs and much more. As a courtesy to your fellow con-goer, we can only allow two items per guest to be signed at the autograph sessions. Please remember the person behind you is a fan too.
We sincerely hope you have a wonderful weekend and our staff will do everything possible to assist you.
There can be only fun!
from the 1997 program book for the Hunt Valley con
from the 1997 program book for the Hunt Valley con
from the 1997 program book for the Hunt Valley con
Con Reports
Videos
- Green Eggs and Ham reading by John Kapelos and Nigel Bennett, in character as Schanke and LaCroix