CBLDF Events in San Diego
Thursday July 17:
CBLDF Members Reception at the Dublin Square
Join Frank Miller, Neil Gaiman, Will Eisner, Judd Winick, Jim Valentino, Brian Azzarello, Jill Thompson, and a growing host of comics celebrities in toasting the First Amendment at the Dublin Square, San Diego’s finest Irish pub. This party is free for card-carrying CBLDF members over 21 years of age with a $5 suggested donation for non-members. Festivities start at 8:30 and run until 11 PM. The Dublin Square is at 554 4th Avenue. Members MUST have their 2003 member card for free admission to the party. For directions call 619-239-5818.
Dinner With Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller, and Will Eisner
Visit eBay now for your chance to bid for a seat at dinner with one of these comics legends! On Thursday evening Gaiman, Miller, and Eisner will be dining with CBLDF supporters at a location to be revealed to the auction winners. Visit eBay for your chance to be part of this history making evening! Auction ends Monday July 14.
Friday July 18:
Defenders of Liberty Signing with Frank Miller and Neil Gaiman
Groundbreaking graphic novelists Frank Miller and Neil Gaiman will be signing brand new prints that benefit the CBLDF at this soon-to-be-legendary signing. Gaiman and Miller have been among the most active professionals supporting the CBLDF’s battles and their commitment to the Fund continues at this signing. 2:30 to 3:30 PM, AA3.
2003 Eisner Awards and Defender of Liberty Award Presentation
Come to comics’ finest evening to pay tribute to the best work of 2002 and applaud Chuck Rozanski as he accepts the 2003 Defender of Liberty Award. Neil Gaiman will be presenting the evening’s keynote speech. Other awards will include the Manning Award, Clampett Award, & Will Eisner Spirit of Retailing Award. Doors open at 8:15 and the ceremony runs from 8:30 – 10:30. There is a no-host bar, but be sure to bring valid ID!
Saturday July 19:
CBLDF Benefit Auction
The Fund’s annual San Diego auction brings out our best donations to raise funds for our casework and this year’s is no exception. Keynote items include a Sandman quilt presented to Neil Gaiman on his 42nd birthday; Rich Koslowski’s cover to Busted #12; Jim Lee’s lobster bib from the Palm Restaurant in Denver; a reproduction of the script to Big Numbers #3 signed by Alan Moore, and much, much more. Visit www.cbldf.org to view the full list of items being auctioned. The auction starts at 7:00 and runs until 9:00 in Room 8 of the San Diego Convention Center. Auction to be emceed by Defender of Liberty Chuck Rozanski!
The Third Angel, An Evening with Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman continues his San Diego reading tradition with this third “mid-evening” reading benefiting the CBLDF. The bestselling author will be reading new selections and old favorites, most notably “The Problem of Susan” an unpublished story for adults only. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $5 for CBLDF members and $10 for non-members. Tickets can be picked up at the CBLDF booth. Doors open at 9:30 at Room 8 of the San Diego Convention Center.
The front two rows have been reserved for members only. These tickets can be obtained starting on Wednesday’s Preview Night. Be sure to show a valid 2003 CBLDF Member Card to take your seat up front. Tickets will be available at the CBLDF booth, #1233/1235.
Sunday July 20
CBLDF Panel – The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is on the front lines of the law to protect and serve the interests of comics retailers, creators, and publishers. Come by this one hour information session to find out what cases the Fund is currently working on, what troubles are on the horizon, and you can help! Charles Brownstein, Neil Gaiman, Denis Kitchen, Louise Nemschoff, Milton Griepp. 12:30 – 1:30, Room 7B
