Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo C2E2 + April16-18, 2010 + McCormick Place

[shortstack comics]

Can I sit next to Doug Mahnke all weekend? I'll behave.

 

I thought it was mandatory to have a soul patch and work for USPS to do this? :shrug:

 

When you get shanked at C2E2, you will know who it is ...

 

 

 

Hopefully, I can get in close before you realize its me.

[aardvark88]

Can someone recommend a boat tour of the Chicago harbor on the weekend for $20 or less per person? Do they all leave from Navy Pier?

[Logan510]

Is there going to be any kind of forum get together on Saturday..even just hanging out at a bar?

[shortstack comics]

art to the C2E2 exclusive cover for Grimm's Fairy Tales 46

 

[Mike Bray]

16 days until load-in begins

[Yodude]

WOW! Stack - you know those models? That is awesome!

[Mike Bray]

just noticed that the shuttle routes are up on the site ....

[shortstack comics]

sweet! shuttle stop right in front of my hotel.

[aardvark88]

Shuttle list is very helpful. #10 hotel is fairly close to tourist trap Navy Pier and another downtown hotel is close to Art Institute of Chicago.

[Guardian Comics]

Does set up start Wednesday or Thursday?

 

Jim

[Mike Bray]

Wednesday from 1 - 4:30 PM ......... as far as I can recall

[joeypost]

Wednesday from 1 - 4:30 PM ......... as far as I can recall

 

Really? For a show that runs Fri-Sun? Must be a Union thing.

[VintageComics]

Wednesday from 1 - 4:30 PM ......... as far as I can recall

 

Really? For a show that runs Fri-Sun? Must be a Union thing.

 

It'll be a barren wasteland on Wednesday. Too many people have full time jobs to take an unnecessary day off.

 

Unions make a killing.

 

T.O. was the same. Set up opened Thursday morning, but nobody really showed up till late Thursday or early Friday.

 

 

[Mike Bray]

Wednesday from 1 - 4:30 PM ......... as far as I can recall

 

Really? For a show that runs Fri-Sun? Must be a Union thing.

 

It'll be a barren wasteland on Wednesday. Too many people have full time jobs to take an unnecessary day off.

 

Unions make a killing.

 

T.O. was the same. Set up opened Thursday morning, but nobody really showed up till late Thursday or early Friday.

 

we already had hotel booked for Wednesday night so we`ll be there on Wed. for early load in -- then kick back

[HOTFLIPS]

They do that with the Javitz as well. Might try to get there Wednesday so i can go out and enjoy the city for a night.

[Mike Bray]

They do that with the Javitz as well. Might try to get there Wednesday so i can go out and enjoy the city for a night.

quick --lock up all the goose

[HOTFLIPS]

forgot about that.

[Yodude]

Does set up start Wednesday or Thursday?

 

Jim

 

Yo Jim - do not wait till end of day to show up for move-in. Things move fast but depending on the volume, do not show up late.

 

 

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http://www.c2e2.com/en/Exhibitors/Exhibitor-Manual/Show-Information/

 

Move-in, Show and Move-Out Hours

 

 

MOVE-IN AND SET-UP HOURS:

 

The installation of exhibits will take place during the following schedule. Obviously, your installation cannot begin until your freight is delivered

 

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Thursday, April 15, 2010 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

 

OVERTIME CHARGES APPLY to any work performed before 8:00am and after 5:00pm on weekdays and anytime on Saturday and Sunday.

 

SHOW HOURS:

 

Friday, April 16, 2010 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Open to Professionals only)

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Open to Public)

Saturday, April 17, 2010 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday, April 18, 2010 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Open to Public)

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. There will be no exceptions.

 

DISMANTLING AND MOVE-OUT HOURS:

 

Sunday, April 18, 2010 5:01 PM – 9:00 PM

Monday, April 19, 2010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

In accordance with the display rules and regulations, no exhibits or display may be dismantled before the official close of the show at 5:00 PM on Sunday, April 18, 2010.

 

[Joel Elad]

I get in Wednesday too, but I'm busy with the retailer events Wed. night. They have to be open on Wednesday for move-in for the bigger booths, especially. I'm helping HERO Initiative set up on Thursday when I'm not at the Retailer Summit downtown.

 

Of course, Friday morning is mainly the premier exhibitors and the retailers running around getting their free stuff. If C2E2 is like any of the NYCC's, a lot of the artists don't mosey in 'til around 1 pm on Friday, so it's real hit and miss on getting books signed or signing up for sketch commissions Friday morning. Some artists are great and there first thing. Others... aren't. Friday morning is a great time to figure out where everybody is going to be during the weekend and what signing schedules look like for the big publisher booths.

[KolmarAvenue]

Not sure if anyone added that Ryan Ottley was added to the guest list...checking my invincibles!