Evil Expo June 2023

On Thursday, May 18th, JM posted: 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Evil Expo Villain Convention POSTPONED

The Evil Expo Villain Convention, scheduled to take place this summer, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. The hotel that was to host the event has refused to honor key parts of the contract, making it impossible to provide the experience that our guests deserve.

We are currently looking for a new venue that can provide the necessary facilities and amenities to make the event a success. We are aiming to reschedule the event towards the end of summer or early fall.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you at the rescheduled event.

For more information, please contact us at info@evilexpo.com.

However, the most recent post on the Evil Expo Facebook page is from May 11th, announcing a new performer. No update as to postponement. 

Also as of May 22nd, the EventBrite page is still up and one can still purchase tickets: 

Please be careful out there, friends. 

**update May 23rd: there is a "report event" link on the EventBrite page where you can let them know the event is cancelled.
 

Mad May Market - Vendor review

Forwarded to me by a friend who had asked a vendor how Mad May Market was...

 

"There was zero to no traffic, most of the people I saw were staying at the camp grounds. The regulars at the bar had no idea that there was an event going on. Zero to no signage for the event. 

...

If they sold 100 wristbands that day, I'd be shocked."

"I feel bad, I met this one woman who traveled from Philly and paid to stay at the resort, hoping to make a profit. No one made any money." 

As per usual, if anyone else has more information about this event or others, or about Blackthorne as a venue (I'm hearing some interesting rumors currently), please feel free to comment. All comments are moderated before posting. 

Moderated comments

 Hi friends, 

I recently received a comment on a post and I am asking that person for more information. Crafty Fairy, please email me directly so I can gather some more information, or comment on this post with your email address and I will reach out. 

Thanks! 

Philly Faire

 Quick note and something I'm keeping my eye on: Philly Faire. 

This is NOT the Philadelphia Renaissance Faire. 

It is being held at the same location. From what I have heard, there are some names attached to this new Philly Faire that are unsavory. Details have not been released yet, but please tread carefully, friends. 

Resources (RAINN, TheHotline, Suicide Prevention)

Some of this information is a repeat of older information; some is newer: 

• RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline. 800-656-HOPE (4673)
• https://www.rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs
• To report sexual abuse of a child or teen, whether it occurred in-person or online, visit childhelp.org.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1.800.787.7233 or www.thehotline.org

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Available 24 hours, 800-273-8255

Responding to Gaslighting

• When possible, don't engage
• "We remember things differently"
• "I hear you. That isn't my experience"
• "I'm stepping away from this conversation"
• "If you continue to speak to me in this way, I'm not engaging"
• "I'm open to discussing a solution with you. I'm not open to debating my feelings."

Responding to a Gaslighter: 

• We remember things differently
• If you continue to speak to me like this, I'm not engaging
• I hear you and that isn't my experience
• I know my truth and I'm not debating it with you
• I'm stepping away from this conversation 

Better Business Bureau https://www.bbb.org/