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KNTR Activities 2010

May 27-30, 2010
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, Arizona

Return to Phoenix Comicon 2010 Galleries

Lots of fun was to be had during the convention! KNTR sponsored author and illustrator Steven Riley for the kids. We also hosted folks from Browncoats: Redemption and Arizona Browncoats in our booth. The Star Wars groups conducted several games to benefit KNTR.

Photographs © Bruce Matsunaga, Denise Gary, Heather Fagan, Michael Dougherty, Lisa Richins, Alecia Summers, and Robert Tabb


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KNTR volunteers prepare for Thursday Preview Night. © Denise GaryKNTR volunteers prepare for Thursday Preview Night. © Denise Gary Having fun with the Browncoats: Redemption crew. © Lisa RichinsHaving fun with the Browncoats: Redemption crew. © Lisa Richins Browncoats: Redemption director Michael Dougherty © Denise GaryBrowncoats: Redemption director Michael Dougherty © Denise Gary Sabrina Maizland and Heather Fagan of Browncoats: Redemption are joined by KNTR volunteer Tina Worley © Denise GarySabrina Maizland and Heather Fagan of Browncoats: Redemption are joined by KNTR volunteer Tina Worley © Denise Gary Marco Regalado of Pop Culture Paradise brought lots of geeky goodies to KNTR. © Denise GaryMarco Regalado of Pop Culture Paradise brought lots of geeky goodies to KNTR. © Denise Gary Arizona Browncoats Raymond Wolfe and Brian Esterson volunteer at the KNTR booth. © Bruce MatsunagaArizona Browncoats Raymond Wolfe and Brian Esterson volunteer at the KNTR booth. © Bruce Matsunaga KNTR volunteer Sherrie Miller enjoys new books with her family. © Bruce MatsunagaKNTR volunteer Sherrie Miller enjoys new books with her family. © Bruce Matsunaga Wil Wheaton © Bruce MatsunagaWil Wheaton © Bruce Matsunaga Felicia Day © Bruce MatsunagaFelicia Day © Bruce Matsunaga Denise was asked to join the Browncoats: Redemption panel on Friday. © Robert TabbDenise was asked to join the Browncoats: Redemption panel on Friday. © Robert Tabb Heather sneaks a photo of Denise during the panel. © Heather FaganHeather sneaks a photo of Denise during the panel. © Heather Fagan KNTR volunteers Alicia Summers and Sherrie Miller have fun under the KNTR Geek Arch. © Bruce MatsunagaKNTR volunteers Alicia Summers and Sherrie Miller have fun under the KNTR Geek Arch. © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga The KNTR Droid donation jar was provided by the R2D2 Builders. © Heather FaganThe KNTR Droid donation jar was provided by the R2D2 Builders. © Heather Fagan Purchasing KNTR Geek Prom Tickets © Bruce MatsunagaPurchasing KNTR Geek Prom Tickets © Bruce Matsunaga Arizona Browncoats David Richins, Jennifer Anderson, and Patrick Kelch conduct the Browncoat Scavenger Hunt, benefiting KNTR. © Bruce MatsunagaArizona Browncoats David Richins, Jennifer Anderson, and Patrick Kelch conduct the Browncoat Scavenger Hunt, benefiting KNTR. © Bruce Matsunaga Browncoats sign up for the scavenger hunt. © Bruce MatsunagaBrowncoats sign up for the scavenger hunt. © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga Cailin wins a prize package of signed Firefly memorablia donated by Browncoats: Redemption, Bookmans, and KNTR. © Alicia SummersCailin wins a prize package of signed Firefly memorablia donated by Browncoats: Redemption, Bookmans, and KNTR. © Alicia Summers KNTR Volunteer Marianne Luskey and Friends © Bruce MatsunagaKNTR Volunteer Marianne Luskey and Friends © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga Aly and Sherrie © Bruce MatsunagaAly and Sherrie © Bruce Matsunaga John Schneider © Bruce MatsunagaJohn Schneider © Bruce Matsunaga Yes, John deserves a second picture! © Bruce MatsunagaYes, John deserves a second picture! © Bruce Matsunaga Levar Burton © Bruce MatsunagaLevar Burton © Bruce Matsunaga James Marsters  © Bruce MatsunagaJames Marsters © Bruce Matsunaga KNTR presented author, illustrator, and performer Steven Riley. © Bruce MatsunagaKNTR presented author, illustrator, and performer Steven Riley. © Bruce Matsunaga Young and old laugh at Steven's hilarious programs! © Bruce MatsunagaYoung and old laugh at Steven's hilarious programs! © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga Gemini gets a close-up of Steven's zany performance! © Bruce MatsunagaGemini gets a close-up of Steven's zany performance! © Bruce Matsunaga Princess Leia is amused! © Bruce MatsunagaPrincess Leia is amused! © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga Don't ask! © Bruce MatsunagaDon't ask! © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga Debbie Brown, Denise Gary, Steven Riley, Peyton, and Savannah © Bruce MatsunagaDebbie Brown, Denise Gary, Steven Riley, Peyton, and Savannah © Bruce Matsunaga Codex is ready for the KNTR Geek Prom, sponsored by Bookmans. © Bruce MatsunagaCodex is ready for the KNTR Geek Prom, sponsored by Bookmans. © Bruce Matsunaga Debbie Brown and Roxanne Rousakis talk to a Comicon guest. © Bruce MatsunagaDebbie Brown and Roxanne Rousakis talk to a Comicon guest. © Bruce Matsunaga Denise introduces Steven Riley at his Sunday presentation. © Bruce MatsunagaDenise introduces Steven Riley at his Sunday presentation. © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga All kids received one of Steven's sketches. © Bruce MatsunagaAll kids received one of Steven's sketches. © Bruce Matsunaga Superhero Stance! © Bruce MatsunagaSuperhero Stance! © Bruce Matsunaga The Plot Machine © Bruce MatsunagaThe Plot Machine © Bruce Matsunaga High Five! © Bruce MatsunagaHigh Five! © Bruce Matsunaga Introductions © Bruce MatsunagaIntroductions © Bruce Matsunaga Adversaries shake hands before a duel. © Bruce MatsunagaAdversaries shake hands before a duel. © Bruce Matsunaga Inexplicable! © Bruce MatsunagaInexplicable! © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga The Joy of Watching Steven Riley! © Bruce MatsunagaThe Joy of Watching Steven Riley! © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga A story is created. © Bruce MatsunagaA story is created. © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga Steven shows his art. © Bruce MatsunagaSteven shows his art. © Bruce Matsunaga Denise is arrested during the Star Wars Bounty Hunt. © Bruce MatsunagaDenise is arrested during the Star Wars Bounty Hunt. © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga Begging to be Set Free. © Bruce MatsunagaBegging to be Set Free. © Bruce Matsunaga Denise's captor recovers the pen she swiped from his pocket. © Bruce MatsunagaDenise's captor recovers the pen she swiped from his pocket. © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga Michael Emerson helps guard the jailbirds. © Bruce MatsunagaMichael Emerson helps guard the jailbirds. © Bruce Matsunaga Freedom! © Bruce MatsunagaFreedom! © Bruce Matsunaga Debbie Brown gets Wil Wheaton to sign the Rock Band guitar used during the convention and the KNTR Geek Prom. © Bruce MatsunagaDebbie Brown gets Wil Wheaton to sign the Rock Band guitar used during the convention and the KNTR Geek Prom. © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga Denise presents Felicia Day with Christie Cookies as a thank you for hosting the KNTR Geek Prom. © Bruce MatsunagaDenise presents Felicia Day with Christie Cookies as a thank you for hosting the KNTR Geek Prom. © Bruce Matsunaga Felicia tries to tear into the cookies. © Bruce MatsunagaFelicia tries to tear into the cookies. © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga KNTR photographer Bruce Matsunaga happily poses with Felicia Day. © Bruce MatsunagaKNTR photographer Bruce Matsunaga happily poses with Felicia Day. © Bruce Matsunaga Ummm, Denise retrieves Christie Cookies from beneath Debb's chair. © Bruce MatsunagaUmmm, Denise retrieves Christie Cookies from beneath Debb's chair. © Bruce Matsunaga Christie Brownies -- YUM! © Bruce MatsunagaChristie Brownies -- YUM! © Bruce Matsunaga Sabrina Maizland, Heather Fagan, Dan Sheehan, and Sherrie Miller enjoy Christie Cookies (supplied by KNTR supporter Don Brennan). © Bruce MatsunagaSabrina Maizland, Heather Fagan, Dan Sheehan, and Sherrie Miller enjoy Christie Cookies (supplied by KNTR supporter Don Brennan). © Bruce Matsunaga Stormtroopers and Mando Mercs help with the Star Wars Smuggler's Run and Bounty Hunt games benefiting KNTR. © Bruce MatsunagaStormtroopers and Mando Mercs help with the Star Wars Smuggler's Run and Bounty Hunt games benefiting KNTR. © Bruce Matsunaga Denise gives Lance Dworshak a thank you hug. © Bruce MatsunagaDenise gives Lance Dworshak a thank you hug. © Bruce Matsunaga Kids play the Smugglers Run. © Bruce MatsunagaKids play the Smugglers Run. © Bruce Matsunaga Players put on their special Star Wars button collected at the KNTR booth. © Bruce MatsunagaPlayers put on their special Star Wars button collected at the KNTR booth. © Bruce Matsunaga Debbie Brown gets arrested during the Star Wars Bounty Hunt. © Bruce MatsunagaDebbie Brown gets arrested during the Star Wars Bounty Hunt. © Bruce Matsunaga Debb pleads with Mike for water. © Bruce MatsunagaDebb pleads with Mike for water. © Bruce Matsunaga Denise gloats! © Bruce MatsunagaDenise gloats! © Bruce Matsunaga Looks like a professional! © Bruce MatsunagaLooks like a professional! © Bruce Matsunaga Debb has fun with a young prisoner! © Bruce MatsunagaDebb has fun with a young prisoner! © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga Looks like Denise got thrown back into jail. © Bruce MatsunagaLooks like Denise got thrown back into jail. © Bruce Matsunaga Denise presents James Owen with special KNTR Book Band Markers as a thank you for judging the Fashion Geek-tacular. © Bruce MatsunagaDenise presents James Owen with special KNTR Book Band Markers as a thank you for judging the Fashion Geek-tacular. © Bruce Matsunaga A Droid Donation © Bruce MatsunagaA Droid Donation © Bruce Matsunaga Mike Dougherty and Heather Fagan sign special edition Redemption Jones sodas and Redemption posters at the KNTR booth. © Bruce MatsunagaMike Dougherty and Heather Fagan sign special edition Redemption Jones sodas and Redemption posters at the KNTR booth. © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga Sabrina Maizland, Michael Dougherty, Heather Fagan, and Logan Liskovec pose with a Wash-costumed Browncoat. © Bruce MatsunagaSabrina Maizland, Michael Dougherty, Heather Fagan, and Logan Liskovec pose with a Wash-costumed Browncoat. © Bruce Matsunaga KNTR Volunteers Erin Casey, Alicia Summers, Michael Emerson, and Roxanne Rousakis © Bruce MatsunagaKNTR Volunteers Erin Casey, Alicia Summers, Michael Emerson, and Roxanne Rousakis © Bruce Matsunaga Redemption Crew, Arizona Browncoats, and KNTR Volunteers © Michael DoughertyRedemption Crew, Arizona Browncoats, and KNTR Volunteers © Michael Dougherty

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