Soon, we'll have the cartoonists' line-up featuring:
Muley as SuperMule
Kevin L. Williams
Martheus Antone Wade, Janet Wade, and Anakin Wade of MAW Productions
Lin Workman of Pencil Neck Studios
Andrew Chandler, graphic designer/cartoonist
Jay Chuppe, Graphic Designer/Cartoonist
Adam Shaw and Penny Register from Bloodstream
Tim Brown of Inked Monkey Productions
AND MORE!
UPDATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
For more information about other attractions in Metropolis, visit www.metropolistourism.com or call 877-424-5025.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, June 11
5pm - Opening Ceremony on Superman Square – Meet Superman!
Official Presentation of Guinness World Record - Most People Dressed as Superman – set during 2008 Celebration
5pm - Carnival rides and games on Fifth St.
5:30pm - Noel Neil Statue Ground Breaking, 8th & Market Streets
6pm - Lois Lane Award, Helping Hands Award, at Metro Tent
6:15pm – Cross Harmony & Kingsmen Gospel Concert at Metro Tent
7pm - Superman Road Race at Fort Massac State Park
7:30pm - Kids Karaoke at Smallville Tent
Friday - June 12
7am - 1/2 of Tickets for Autograph Sessions available outside the Chamber of Commerce, 607 Market St.
While supplies last. Limit 2 tickets per person, limit one session per person.
All Day – See Clint Young’s 1966 Batmobile
10am - "Superman Fans” Baseball game, Metropolis Marvels vs. Smallville Meteors at Metropolis Sports Park
10am - Artist Alley Opens - Beverly Washburn meets with fans from 10am-noon and 1-5pm
11am – “What’s It Worth?” live broadcast at Americana Hollywood” with WPSD’s Mike Mallory
11am – Painting for Comics: The Art of Adam B. Shaw at Artist Alley
11:30am - Freestyle Connection BMX Bike Show at Man of Steel Area
Noon - Super Silly Games at Smallville Tent
Noon - Writers Q & A with Gail Simone , John Ostrander and Josh Elder at Artist Alley
1pm –Superman Jeopardy at Metro Tent
1pm – Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa Comics Panel at Artist Alley
2pm - Video Game Tournament at 801 Market St.
2pm – Writing Workshop with John Ostrander at Artist Alley
3pm - Kids Superhero Costume Contest at Smallville Tent
3pm - Comic Artist Q & A Session at Artist Alley
4pm - The Red Mullet - Comics to Film panel at Artist Alley
4pm - Meet Superman and gather for Kids Superhero Costume Parade at Smallville Tent.
5pm - Carnival rides and games on Fifth St.
5pm – Mighty Kids & Dad, TV pilot premier, at Artist Alley
5:30pm - Freestyle Connection BMX Bike Show at Man of Steel Area
5:30pm - Omega Force Strength Team at Man of Steel Tent
7pm - U.S. Air Force Band of America "Hot Brass" from Scott Air Force Base performs at Metro Tent
7pm - Superhero Gameshow for kids at Smallville Tent
7pm - Tribute to Noel Neill - Career highlight film by Larry Ward.
Doors open at 6:30pm at Artist Alley theater.
8pm – Recollections of George Reeves. Noel's favorite episodes of The Adventures of Superman. Noel Neill will host a memorable tribute to George Reeves and speak about her favorite episodes as they are shown.
9:30pm– World Premier of The Red Mullet Movie & Q&A at Artist Alley
Saturday - June 13
7am - 1/2 of Tickets for Autograph Sessions available outside the
Chamber of Commerce, 607 Market St. Limited Supply.
Limit 2 tickets per person, limit one session per person.
8am - Kiwanis Superman Bike Ride - Fort Massac State Park
All Day – See Clint Young’s 1966 Batmobile
All day - Carnival rides and games , Fifth St.
9am - Celebrity Autograph Session A
Noel Neil at Metropolis Planet
Hartley & Morris at Chamber
TICKETS REQUIRED. See 7am listing
10am - Celebrity Autograph Session B
Noel Neil at Metropolis Planet
Hartley & Morris at Chamber of Commerce
TICKETS REQUIRED. 10am - Superman X-Games – at Metropolis Sports Park
10am - 5pm - Artist Alley - Beverly Washburn will meet with fans
10am - Washer Pitch Tournament, at Girl Scout House
10:30am – Do It Yourself Comics 101 at Artist Alley; and BMX Bikes
11am - Meet Superman at Smallville Tent - Photos and prizes!
11am – SLP Superman Classic Bench Press & Dead Lift Competition
11:30am - Celebrity Q & A Session, Hartley, Morris & Neil at Metro Tent
Noon - Super Silly Games at Smallville Tent. Carnival rides and games, Sign-in for Pedal Tractor Pull - at Smallville Tent
Noon - Q & A featuring Artist Mike Norton at Artist Alley
12:30pm - Freestyle Connection BMX Bike Show at Man of Steel area
1pm -Color-A-Cape with the Metropolis Planet staff, on courthouse lawn
1pm - Superman Jeopardy at Metro Tent
1pm – Up Close with Gail Simone, Writer of Wonder Woman,
Superman & Others at Artist Alley
1pm - Superman Classic Bench Press/Deadlift Competition, Man of Steel Tent
1:30pm – Official Swearing In Ceremony for Honorary Citizens of Metropolis at Superman Statue with Metropolis Mayor Billy McDaniel. Purchase your limited edition certificate at the Metro Chamber.
2-4pm – Ky. Harley Owners Group Motorcycle Show, Dorothy Miller Park
2pm – Writing Workshop with John Ostrander at Artist Alley
2pm - Superdog Contest at Smallville. Video Game Competition, 801 Market
3pm - Magic Show at Smallville Tent
3pm – Jetta: from Comics to Film Panel at Artist Alley
3:30pm - Celebrity Autograph Session C - Hartley & Morris at Chamber of Commerce.
TICKETS REQUIRED. See 7am listings on Friday and Saturday
3:30pm – Freestyle Connection BMX Bike Show at Man of Steel Area
4pm - Harley Show Winners arrive at Superman Statue for award presentation
4pm - Beautiful Baby Contest - at Smallville Tent – Sign in at 3pm
4pm – Art of Puppetry Panel at Artist Alley
4:30pm - Celebrity Autograph Session D - Hartley & Morris at Chamber of Commerce. TICKETS REQUIRED. See 7am listings on Friday and Saturday.
5pm-9pm - George Awards & Auction at Metropolis Community Center, Hosted by Super Museum. $15 Admission. Portion of admissions donated to Christopher Reeve Foundation. Bring your DC Super Hero items to auction.
5pm - Colgate Country Showdown at Metro Tent
5pm - BMX Bikes
5:30pm - Omega Force Exhibition at Man of Steel Tent
6pm – Supergirl & Superboy Pageants - at Smallville Tent. Sign in at 5pm
6pm - Cruisers (antique cars) on Superman Square
6pm - Block Party at Artist Alley - prizes, food and fun!
7pm- Tribute to George Reeves. Beverly Washburn will introduce the uncut version of "Superman and the Mole Men." Doors open at 6:30pm. $5 Admission. Tickets available starting June 11 at the Chamber office and June12 at Artist Alley.
8pm - Harrah's Outdoor Concert: Merle Haggard & Shooter Jennings Advance ticket purchase required.
9pm – 2nd Annual Metropolis Fan Film Awards at Artist Alley
10:30pm- Metropolis After Dark Costume Dance Party at Artist Alley
Sunday - June 14
8am - Rotary Super Car Show at Fort Massac
All Day – See Clint Young’s 1966 Batmobile
10am - Artist Alley opens, closes at 4pm
10am-Noon – Sign in for Costume Contest.
10:30am - Kids Superhero Gameshow at Smallville Tent
11am - Character Karaoke at Main Tent
11am – Guest seminar at Artist Alley
Noon - $1000 Superhero Costume Contest at Metro Tent
1pm - Omega Force Exhibition at Man of Steel Tent
1:30pm – Official Swearing In Ceremony for Honorary Citizens of Metropolis at Superman Statue with Metropolis Mayor Billy McDaniel. Purchase your limited edition certificate at the Metro Chamber.
2pm - U.S. Air Force Band of America "Hot Brass" from
Scott Air Force Base performs at Metro Tent
2pm - Color a Giant Comic at Smallville Tent
3pm - Superman Scavenger Hunt at Smallville Tent
