How To Go:
What: The Official Twilight Saga Fan Convention Tour
When: Noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, August 27 and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, August 28.
Where: Hyatt Regency, 151 West 5th Street, Cincinnati.
Cost: $20 for general admission
Info: www.twilightconvention.com
By Hayley Day
Contributing Writer
CINCINNATI —Teams Edward and Jacob will set a comprise in the Queen City, Saturday and Sunday, August 27 and 28, when the Official Twilight Saga Fan Convention Tour leaps into the Hyatt Regency in Cincinnati.
Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Twi-hards can revel in trivia games, costume contests and autographed Twilight merchandise for the general admission price of $20 in Cincinnati’s first Twilight Saga convention.
“It brings people together that have a common interest, who love ‘Twilight’ and really enjoy the books and films,” said Monica Gillen, publicist for the company overseeing the convention, Creation Entertainment.
See stars of the Twilight series sparkle as they provide panel discussions and photo and autograph opportunities. Actors include Peter Facinelli, who plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen, Tinsel Korey, as Emily Young, and Charlie Bewley, as Demetri.
Exclusive videos will air, including footage from last summer’s premiere of the third movie of the series, “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.”
Twilight panel discussions will run throughout the weekend, including members of the popular Twilight fan website, Twilight Lexicon, recanting their visits to the setting of the series, Forks, Washington.
Miami University student, Rebekah Brate, read the first “Twilight” book in one day.
“‘Twilight’ is one of few books that kept my attention,” said Brate, 20. “It felt like all the characters were so unique.”
Brate may not attend the convention, but would love to meet those who brought “Twilight” to life, for her.
“It would be really interesting to meet the actors from ‘Twilight,’” said Brate. “They seem really fun and it’d be neat to hear what they did on set.”
A Twilight prom that includes some Twilight Saga actors, is scheduled for Saturday night. A brunch with actors and a silent auction of Twilight gifts, are set for Sunday morning. Additional tickets are needed for these events and are $79 and $89, respectively.
Tickets can be purchased at www.twilightconvention.com or at the door, with limited availability for the ball and brunch.