Show Plans (End of 2022/Early 2023)

Performa

Member
Hello all! It's time again to start plotting and scheming for our next public shows and events for the remainder of the year, as well as what we want to kick off the new year with in a few months! (My how time flies!)

While I would like to do "something" to round out the year, I also know everyone's schedules get much busier around the holiday season, and there are a lot of competing events we'd be up against. That said, I'm not opposed to another library show or something before the end of the year, but I'm not determined to have one either.

Previously, the folk at PC Doctors had hinted that they would be open to hosting something with us, or inviting us to join in on one of their events. I haven't discussed this in detail with them yet- I also don't want to infringe on their hospitality. I'd prefer to be invited rather than going to them to bother them about when we might get together on things. They've been amazing for us in so many ways already, I certainly don't want to get on their nerves.

Finally (and further out), we may have an "in" at the Evercon Gaming Convention in Wausau that runs from March 4th to the 6th. While they're more focused on tabletop games, they do have a video game section, and have touted hosting retro game setups before. I'm not sure if we'd be a good fit for them, but we have had some communication already, so it is possible the club could have a booth or something there.

Unscheduled events for early next year include a spring "open house" show to take place sometime in Q1, I'll reach out so we can better coordinate dates after the new year. Another event we are likely to be in on is the Stevens Point EgoCon, though the dates, times, and venue haven't been decided as far as I know. Beyond that, I'm already plotting on how we can make an even bigger and better Stevens Point RoboCup show for 2023.

Apologies for the wall of text- there's a lot to look forward to in the days ahead!
 

Performa

Member
More news!

First, Evercon is January 20-22 in the Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center (formerly the Patriot Center, attached to the former Cedar Creek Mall). I've reached out again today to their organizers, hoping to hear back again with some good news.

The Stevens Point EgoCon is slated for August 19th, 2023 at the Sentry Curling Club in Plover, right by the big Menards sign alongside I-39. How exactly they plan to host a convention inside a curling center is unclear to me, but it sounds like they're bound to make it work. I've reached out to them about potentially getting space there as well.

The only date I have clear "for sure" between now an the new year is December 10th, 2022. I could theoretically throw together a show, but I figure we're probably better off planning for something after the holidays when everyone will be (marginally) less busy. ;)

If you know of any events in your area that we could jump into, let me know. I'm more than happy to pack up the show kit and drive wherever!
 

Pezdude

Active member
More news!

First, Evercon is January 20-22 in the Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center (formerly the Patriot Center, attached to the former Cedar Creek Mall). I've reached out again today to their organizers, hoping to hear back again with some good news.

The Stevens Point EgoCon is slated for August 19th, 2023 at the Sentry Curling Club in Plover, right by the big Menards sign alongside I-39. How exactly they plan to host a convention inside a curling center is unclear to me, but it sounds like they're bound to make it work. I've reached out to them about potentially getting space there as well.

The only date I have clear "for sure" between now an the new year is December 10th, 2022. I could theoretically throw together a show, but I figure we're probably better off planning for something after the holidays when everyone will be (marginally) less busy. ;)

If you know of any events in your area that we could jump into, let me know. I'm more than happy to pack up the show kit and drive wherever!
Can’t wait for the next show! I’m guessing my neck of the woods now is a bit too far for a show to happen here haha! I can check to see if some places in Wausau or Merrill would be open to letting us use a space.
 

Performa

Member
Can’t wait for the next show! I’m guessing my neck of the woods now is a bit too far for a show to happen here haha! I can check to see if some places in Wausau or Merrill would be open to letting us use a space.
If you can find a venue that'll have us over there, I'm happy to bring the wagon over and set up for a show. 😃
 
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