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February 23, 2010
Katherine Jackson to attend press conference in hometown
MEDIA ADVISORY
CONTACT: Karen Williams
Media Coordinator
The International King of Pop Fanventiontm to Honor Michael Jackson
WHAT: Katherine Jackson, the mother of the late entertainer Michael Jackson will be in attendance at a press conference in Merrillville, IN to announce the first annual International King of Pop FanventionTM . The FanventionTM will take place during the weekend of August 26 – 29, 2010. The event, organized by Fluid Productions, LLC in partnership with the Radisson Hotel and Star Plaza in Merrillville, IN is expected to attract over ten thousand enthusiastic Michael Jackson fans from around the world to celebrate Jacksons’ legacies of humanity, love for the environment and music.
Donald Thompson, event director, said “This is the only event of its kind in the world because it is the only event that will be held so close to his boyhood home. We felt that Indiana was the perfect place to host an event that will highlight Michael’s life and music. It just makes sense. It all began here.”
The Fanventiontm, which is a combination of the words “fan” and “convention”, will include autograph and photo sessions with people that worked with and knew Michael. Members of the Jackson family will be in attendance and will participate in question and answer sessions about Michael. A dance party and gala are also scheduled. Tours will also run to the Jackson family home throughout the weekend. Vendors will be on hand to sell memorabilia and collector’s items. A special salute to Jackson will be performed by young entertainers from the northwest Indiana area on Sunday.
WHEN: March 9, 2010 at 10 a.m. (CST)
WHERE: The Radisson Hotel and Star Plaza
800 E. 81st Avenue
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-6311