By David Doub
What got you into ViCon? What is your current role ViCon? Well, I was asked to help plan this event because the new owners of Vikon Plaza want to revitalize it. Can you tell us a bit about the event and what is the core purpose of your event? The core purpose of this event is to help revitalize a part of Garland. When I first moved here 20 years ago I used to enjoy going to Vikon. Through the years it has kind of been run down and I’d love to see it built back up. Also, I want to help give Garland itself some geek/nerd style events. With all of the cons we have in DFW, Garland itself really doesn’t have any. What makes ViCon different from other events? What do you hope people take away from your ViCon? Well, this is a first time event so it really hasn’t found itself yet. I’d love to have this grow and happen more often. I’d love to bring Vikon back to life and also give the nerds/geeks of Garland something they can call their own. If you had an unlimited budget, what one special thing would you like to do for your event? Oh now that’s a good question. To be honest I’d just love to do something that makes people smile and want to be a part of the community. I’d love to bring something to Garland that makes people excited and want to go. What is your opinion on the aggressive growth of all the nerd conventions and events in North Texas? Where do you see your event fit into this landscape? Personally I love the growth. Where I grew up in Michigan there wasn’t a geek/nerd culture. D&D, Comics, and all that were hard to find. I love having all the options that we have here to be able to go out with friends in costume and just be a big kid and show off our fandoms. This event is just a small thing and I want it to grow but I’d just love to see it as another place where people like myself can go and feel accepted. What some of the other local events doing that you really like or with you thought of first? I always LOVE Free Comic Book Day at all of the local shops. North Texas Comic Book Show is also something that is a part of my soul. All Con as well is just wonderful for all of us to get together. Links for ViCon - Contact E-mail [email protected] Event Page - https://www.facebook.com/events/3507013572672037/ |
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