Members of the Midwest Garrison and Nar Shaddaa Base were on hand for the Skokie Public Library's "Star Wars Extravaganza II" event held on Saturday 9-13-14.
Fun was had by all who attended today's event at the Library.
New York Times Best-Selling author/illustrator, Jeffrey Brown ('Star Wars Jedi Academy', 'Darth Vader and Son' and 'Vader's Little Princess') was the special guest at this event. He gave a presentation in the library's auditorium where he talked about writing stories and drawing caricatures of Star Wars characters.
......and his new books:
Keith Kappel, author of the "Star Wars Edge of the Empire" books was on hand playing the RPG games with the children.
The library had a green screen set up so that costumed kids could get their pictures taken and then the library dropped in different backgrounds.
....and there were Star Wars crafts galore!
Midwest Garrison / RL participants:
Kathy van Beuningen - DZ9989 - Tusken
Steve Dembo, TI9526 - TIE pilot
Paul Machnick, BH11222 - Boba Fett
Aaron Brigman SL2875 - Vader
Chris Cauwels, IC82659 Imperal crewman
James Miller, ID-10015 Imperial Officer
Ana Golez, DZ12371 - Jawa
Vince Baena, TB7596 Bikerscout
and also many thanks to Paul's daughter who portrayed Ailyn Vel and Paul's wife Sharie, for taking photos!
Participating Members included (left to right) Paul's daughter Rowan, as Boba Fett's daughter Ailyn Vel, Chris Cauwels /IC, Steve Dembo / TIE, Paul Sarlacc/ Boba Fett, Aaron Brigman / Darth Vader, Jeffrey Brown / author, Ana Golez / Jawa, James Miller / ID, Kathy van Beuningen / tusken and Vince Baena / Bikerscout.
What cute kids! They have matching shoes!
So that's how the Jawas did it.
Me scaring the bejeezus out of Keith Kappel.
Susan Teller from the library was not there today, but the library staff did take a lot of photos.
Kids crafts included making lightsabers out of construction paper.....
....in the auditorium.
The library made a really, really nice background for the case with Yoda in it.
My Wookiee doll costume made it's debut appearance at this event. It will be on display with the others now through late October at the library.
...and 26 of my other Star Wars dolls & costumes and books from my collection are on exhibit at the library for this event
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Re: IL-Skokie - SW EXTRAVAGANZA II+Jeffrey Brown - Sat 09/13
ToD updated. Fantastic job! Is James Miller (ID) in the MWG?
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Re: IL-Skokie - SW EXTRAVAGANZA II+Jeffrey Brown - Sat 09/13
Yes, he is James Colaianni ID-10015Runnin'6712 wrote:ToD updated. Fantastic job! Is James Miller (ID) in the MWG?
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Re: IL-Skokie - SW EXTRAVAGANZA II+Jeffrey Brown - Sat 09/13
Ah! different last name! That's why I could not find his number!Atrek wrote:Yes, he is James Colaianni ID-10015Runnin'6712 wrote:ToD updated. Fantastic job! Is James Miller (ID) in the MWG?
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Re: IL-Skokie - SW EXTRAVAGANZA II+Jeffrey Brown - Sat 09/13
I got him updated! Thanks!Atrek wrote:Yes, he is James Colaianni ID-10015Runnin'6712 wrote:ToD updated. Fantastic job! Is James Miller (ID) in the MWG?
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Re: IL-Skokie - SW EXTRAVAGANZA II+Jeffrey Brown - Sat 09/13
Nicely done...and wish I could have been there...cuz ya gotta love Jeffrey Brown and his books...