Of course I was also thinking of you and Dave, Jimmy! Colin..glad you're coming and I will take a look at your performing. My only barrier at times is the budget. The US economy still isn't the greatest yet.

Mark

markwade@kidshowvent.com

At least you got an economy Mark. here in England we are at melt down. lol

Nice one Colin. But I am old friends with Mark. We worked together in the Gala Show at Kidabra.

Ah, so the "Old Boy" network even exists across the pond!
I'm realy looking forward to it. Can't wait to meet all my American, and Canadian (Neale) Facebook friends.

Colin,

Looking forward to seeing you too. I am waiting to see what Mark has in mind for me this year. I have really enjoyed helping out and performing over the last few years.

Hotel reservations made, schedule cleared. This will be my first one, and I'm psyched!

Bob

P.S. Neale, I haven't forgotten my dinner offer.

Hotel Reservation made. Just need to renew my passport and get some spending money. Hmm Selberg, Alfaro, MAT.............

Can anyone tell me more about Venthaven? I emailed Mark Wade many times but no reply.
1)How much does it cost for the event
2) and what does it include
3)and what to expect there

Thanks
Frankie

Frankie...sorry but I never received any of your emails. Did you try contacting me at this address: markwade@kidshowvent.com ? That is what I use the majority of the time.

To anser your questions the ConVENTion is held July 13-17, 2011 at the Drawbridge Hotel and Convention Center in Ft. Mitchell, KY and we are proud to be in our 35th. year of doing these get togethers. This year we will be celebrating the great vent Jimmy Nelson with our theme being "70 Years Of Laughter: A Jimmy Nelson Celebration". This will include a question and answer session by Jimmy plus film highlights of his career and many other surprises.

Our conVENTion is run by professional vents to help our art and to betterventriloquists everywhere. This year will have Jeff Dunham in attendance, as well as Terry Fator ( we're still finalizing plans for him..) as well as top pros like Mark Merchant, Gary Hunter, Ken Groves, Mark Wade, Lynn Trefzger-Joy, Pete Michaels and many others.

It's like a big family reunion and we have shows, workshops, lectures, panel discussions and two rooms full of over 28 dealers who sell vent related products, puppets , and figures. We also have open mic sessions for people who want to try out new material and an International Show and panel discussion.

The cost is $125. for the first primary family member and $95. for each additonal family member. The rpice goes up to $145. / $115. after May 15, so you want to get on the mailing list and be a part of it, we welcome you! Please use the above email to send me your address so I can send you a brochure when they come out in January.

Sorry again for the mixup. I really try to answer each person who contacts me in short order...i don't know why your email didn't reach me.

I'd love to hear from you!

Mark

Mark Wade-Ventriloquist
http://www.kidshowvent.com

"70 Years Of Laughter: A Jimmy Nelson Celebration"!!!
This DOES sound like the year to attend!

Thanks Mark for answering my questions.Deeply appreciated!
I'll email you in the future at the address given above.
My previous emails went to markwade@venthaven.com
I'll definitely make my way there!

Hi Mark,Thank you for answering my questions.I've sent you an email to the address given above.

Hi Mark.
I hope I'm on your list as I have already booked my room and bought my flight!

Number 3 on this list?
Are we just hot wired differently?
Most Horrifying Museums on Earth?
http://www.cracked.com/article_18686_the......rth.html

It looks like I'm finally going to be able to attend this year. I'm very excited about it!

Hi David,

When you are at the ConVENTion, come by our tables and introduce yourself. Will be glad to get to know you. Mark is right. Vent Haven is the eVENT of the year.

Steve

Wow, guys! This is great! You are some of the people I have been wanting to meet and you will finally be at Vent Haven this year! We are working on finalizing the conVENTion and will have something up on the Vent Haven ConVENTion website in January to tell the lineup. I can say that Jeff Dunham will definitely be there and it looks like Terry Fator will also be in for a day, then right back to Vegas for his show.

This is a special Jimmy Nelson Celebration this coming ConVENTion. On Dec. 15 Jimmy will turn 82..and what a grand guy he is!

I'll have a bit more to say later..

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Mark

markwade@kidshowvent.com

Exciting news Mark!

Steve, glad to see you on here!

Tom

Thanks Tom,

I have been watching this site for several weeks (I guess they call me a lurker) and this looks like the most beneficial and useful site I have seen to help people in the industry gain more knowledge in their craft.

Steve

13 hour drive for me. It's on my schedule, so looking forward to meeting other vents. I expect to get very poor after visiting the dealer's room.

Steve:

I am hoping to be at Vent Haven too in 2011 (my first time) so Lily and I will stop by so she can see you again!!