I'm trying really hard to gather information and compile it in some way that makes sense. From what I can figure:
The (volunteer) vendor coordinator asked JM for a list of vendors, talent, etc. JM did not give this information to them. They also asked for a map with the potential event spaces. This did not happen.
Some "other event" was in the hotel and would be out by 5 pm on Thursday. Vendors told they can set up starting at 5 pm.
Vendors:
- Vendors coming to set up were left waiting for JM for 2-4 hours;
- Tattoo artist requires unique space that was not accommodated;
- Vendors who came on Friday were not given the spots they had paid for. Some had paid for ballroom spots and were given hallway spots:
- One vendor had booked a double ballroom spot (2 10x10) and was given a small space in the "fireside room."
- Vendor paid for 10x10, had 6 ft table.
- Vendor paid for 10x10, had 7x2 space near stage (hazard).
- Vendor paid for 10x10, had 6x6.
- Vendor paid for a space, waited 1.5 hrs, told there was no room to set up.
- Vendor paid for hotel room vending, was placed in the bar, and then eventually in the hallway.
- Vendor paid for a 10x10 in the ballroom, was placed in the lobby.
- Vendor paid for 10x10 in the ballroom, given 6 ft table.
- Vendor paid for 20x10, got 10x10.
- At least 5 vendors were placed in the "Bar with No Name."
- Rumor has it that at least a few vendors who had paid for spaces were refused entrance. However, JM claims there were still open vendor spaces and sent out an email stating such.
Performers:
- Xentrifuge did not perform because the sound engineer quit due to non-payment on JM's part.
- One class never added to schedule, performed had to refund people due to this.
- Navigating the Decline did not perform.
Sunday (final day):
- Sit down with vendors in one room. Information that came from this meeting has video proof:
- Some vendors had their tables moved to block emergency doors.
- A member of staff / supporter of JM went to pull her sword to block JM from being spoken to.
Other information:
- Part of the ceiling fell? / multiple leaks in the ceiling
- Vendors were overbooked
- Tea Party oversold
Hotel maps:
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