davidl@orca.UUCP (07/27/83)
Since there seems to be some interest on the Net in the "Whovian Festival Tour", I'm including here all information I have on the two stops yet to come. This information is from "The Whovian Times," the newsletter of the Dr. Who Fan Club of America (DWFCA), Volume 5 (they mean issue 5), June 1983. July 23-24: Chicago Granada Theatre, 6427 N. Sheridan Rd. July 30-31: Denver Paramount Theatre, 519 16th St. All shows will be held 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, reserved seating only. At the time the newsletter was printed no show was sold out so tickets will be available at the door, but only on the day of the event. Tickets cost $10 or $15 (the more expensive seats are closer to the stage). To obtain tickets, you should call 1-800-CALLWHO (that's 1-800-225-5946) or (303) 332-5072 within Colorado. Business hours are 9-5 Mountain Time. The guest stars for the Whovian Festival Tour are Jon Pertwee (Doctor #3) and Lis Sladen (Sarah Jane Smith). Activities planned include Dr. Who video programs, Q & A sessions, autograph sessions, costume contests, and of course merchandising of Dr. Who-related paraphenalia. That's all the information I have, and if the DWFCA phone numbers are busy I can only suggest that you call the local theatre for information. If you are interested in joining the DWFCA, they are located at P.O. Box 6024, Cherry Creek Station, Denver, CO 80206-0024. For your money (I'm not sure how much it is for a year's membership) you get a heat-sensitive liquid crystal ("mood") membership button and wallet card, and a newsletter WRITTEN IN ALL CAPS AND JUST GUSHING OVER WITH GOLLY- GEE-WHIZ and full of interviews, articles, and blowing-their-own- horn, and asking you to shell out more money for buttons, T- shirts, and Whovian Festival Tours. Part of their income goes to support PBS stations that carry Dr. Who. The best part of the whole club is the "mood" wallet card, in my opinion. Don't ask me for more info, I just gave you all I got, but Dr. Who fans are welcome to send mail to me. David D. Levine ...decvax!tektronix!tekecs!davidl