Vendor of the Week 41: Dollface, Inc.

SUNDAY ONLY

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Kelly Goetzke is an artist who is very comfortable with her dark side and the evidence is in her talent. She takes the porcelain dolls that most little girls desire and molds them to mirror their very own nightmares. Although some may not be suitable for art lovers of all ages, it cannot be denied that all of her creations hold a dark beauty. Each doll is made one of a kind and should only go to homes of macabre lovers and horror appreciators. Do you dare?

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Writing Contest update!

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We know some writers are probably checking our site today looking for writing contest results. We are going to have a slight delay. We received 40 entrants to the writing contest and we want to give the judges enough time to get through the all the entrants efficiently.

So, our new announcement date is a week from today, September 22. As it happens, this is a more appropriate day to announce winners as it is officially the first day of Fall and our summer writing contest was launched on the first day of Summer!

So tune back in next week for the announcement!

Meanwhile, be sure to get your conference tickets here: milwaukeeparacon.brownpapertickets.com

Paranormal Mixer Party @ 42 Ale House

Pre-conference event, Friday, October 14, 9pm at 42 Ale House (3807 S. Packard Ave., Saint Francis, WI)

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Supporting sponsors: 42 Ale House, BR Productions

The Paranormal Mixer Party is FREE and open to the public, a chance for Milwaukee Paranormal Conference attendees, guest speakers, volunteers, and organizers to hang out and socialize and get excited about the conference starting the next day.

DJ Max Holiday will be providing music, we’ll have conference tickets available, and our friends at 42 Ale House will have excellent food and drink!

Let us know you’ll be there via our event Facebook page: www.facebook.com/events/965350070277400/

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MPC-TV Live!

vintage-lightbox-sign-on-air-red (1)The MPC-TV Live! media table is happening in a corner of our vendor floor in UWM Union Ballroom East at the conference. We have four timeslots each day filled with podcasters, web shows, and other media who will be interviewing conference guests and attendees. All sessions will be livestreamed to our Facebook page! Tune in here: www.facebook.com/milwaukeeparanormalconference

Supporting sponsor: American Intelligence Report

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Saturday, Oct.15

cat12-1pm: MPC-TV Conference Connection (w/ Cat Ries)

Did you know we have over 50 vendors at the Milwaukee Paranormal Conference? Investigation groups, artists, authors, guest speakers, merchandisers, and so much more. To kick things off, MPC correspondent Cat Ries (NO/NO) takes you on a walk around the vendor floor to talk to people about what they got going on.

Website: milwaukeeparacon.com/activities

 

1-2pm: Bloody Mary podcastbloodymary

A podcast hosted by Kristin Ryan discussing horror movies through a lens of sexuality and feminism. Chicago comics and local celebs pick their all time favorite horror movie to discuss. Kristin will also have a table in our vendor floor.

Website: www.kristinryancomedy.com/bloody-mary-podcast

14722264803022-3pm: The Singular Fortean Society

The Singular Fortean Society is an association of individuals dedicated to the investigation of fortean phenomena. We support a fair, holistic approach to investigation, which balances the weight of the witness’ story with objective observation, and includes all possible explanations, regardless of cultural stigma.

Website: www.singularfortean.com

3-4pm Blurry Photos podcast

BlurryPhotoArtBlending comedy and the unknown, Blurry Photos is a podcast that aims to humorously shed light on the more shadowy topics the world has to offer. From cryptozoology and the paranormal to conspiracy theories and the unexplained, Blurry Photos will help educate and entertain you in a decently informational and whimsical way. The guys also have a table in our vendor floor.

Website: www.blurryphotos.org

 

4-5pm The Outlander with Heidi Hollis

Heidi Hollis is the lost of the lively and dare we say “fun” yet informative paranormal radio talk show– The Outlander! Hear past shows and get more info at her website here: www.heidihollis.com/Radio_Show.html
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Sunday, October 16

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Website: milwaukeeparacon.com/schedule

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Racine Paranormal Investigators was founded on June 27, 2014 in Racine WI. We provide confidential and professional investigations FREE OF CHARGE.

We see our investigations as opportunities to document and collect data with the latest in high tech equipment to help further understand the unknown. We use our knowledge and experience to help others who are experiencing paranormal activity as well as educate those who are interested in furthering their knowledge of the unknown.

We believe behind every haunting there is a historical story waiting to be told. We currently are serving residential homes and local business establishments in all of Wisconsin and Illinois.

Website: www.racineparanormalinvestigators.com

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2-3pm: American Intelligence Report

Intelligent news for intelligent people. Unbiased TV/talk radio and news with host (and MPC guest speaker) Kristan T. Harris. Kristan will also have a table in our vendor floor.

Website: www.americanintelligencereport.com

 

3-4pm: Scary Stories: A Documentary
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This documentary explores the history of the most controversial work of modern children’s literature: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Director Cody Meirick will also have a table in our vendor floor (Sunday only) and will be looking for people to share their memories of reading Scary Stories.

Website: www.scarystoriesdoc.com

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Tonight on The Outlander

UPDATE: Rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 16.

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Milwaukee Paranormal Conference director Tea Krulos is thrilled to be a guest on The Outlander show hosted by Heidi Hollis on the Inception Radio Network.

Heidi is an author, researcher, radio show host and former Milwaukeean!

The show airs tonight at 8pm CST and you can listen here: www.InceptionRadioNetwork.com

Got questions or comments? The call in number is: 1-888-919-2355 and the site has a live chat feature as well.

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Vendors of the Week 26-39: Guest Speakers

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The Scene on the 2015 MPC vendor floor last year. It was busy! This year we will have 50 tables spread through the UWM Ballroom East.

Time is flying! We’re going to move ahead a few spaces today by mentioning tables on our vendor floor that will be used by people who are also guest speakers at the conference. If you click on their names, it’ll take you to a web entry that will give you more information.

Stop by their tables, get a book signed, talk to them about their podcasts or radio shows, ask your most burning questions, and talk to them about all the other cool stuff they’re involved with.

26. Author and researcher Chad Lewis (Sunday only)

27. Author and researcher Linda S. Godfrey

28. Researcher Mike Hoke and researcher and author J.Nathan Couch

29. Author, researchers, ufologists Nick Roesler and Chase Kloetzke

30. Author and researcher Donald R. Schmitt

31. Researcher and tour host Allison Jornlin of Milwaukee Ghosts- Tours and Investigations

32. Researcher, author, tour host Ursula Bielski of Chicago Hauntings

33. Krampus group Minnesota Krampus

34. Inventor and star of Ghosts of Shepherdstown Elizabeth Saint

35. Sanjay R. Singhal, author and host of Beyond the Forest Radio

36. Mike Huberty and Wendy Staats and See You on the Other Side podcast/ Madison Ghost Tours

37.  Author and researcher Loren Coleman of the International Cryptozoology Museum (Saturday only)

38. Celeste Contreras, founder of Dia de los Muertos Milwaukee (Saturday only)

39. Deadgar’s Dark Coffin Classics, hosts of our Ghost Story Open Mic!

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Meet the Mod Squad

TONIGHT! 7pm on Beyond the Forest Radio— all 5 of our 2016 panel discussion moderators talk about their panels at the quickly upcoming Milwaukee Paranormal Conference!
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Much like Voltron or the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the panel hosts will all be assembled to talk Milwaukee Paranormal Conference on Beyond the Forest Radio.

Show host Sanjay Singhal will be at the conference hosting a panel titled “Searching for Wisconsin’s Sasquatch.” His guests include fellow mods:

Tea Krulos, author, Milwaukee Paranormal Conference’s founder and director, and moderator of the “Wisconsin’s Wildest Urban Legends” panel.

Mike Huberty, musician, ghost tour host, co-host of the See You on the Other Side podcast, and moderator of the “Haunted Road Trip” panel.

Allison Jornlin, Milwaukee ghostlore expert, proprietor of Milwaukee Ghosts– Tours and Investigations, and moderator of the “Yow! My Business is Haunted!” panel.

Nick Roesler, author and host of Beyond Deep Black radio on KGRA, moderator of the “Best UFO Reports 2016” panel.

You can tune in at 7pm right here: www.blogtalkradio.com/beyondtheforest
Call in number is 646.787.1796 if you have questions, comments, or encouraging words for us!

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The Raven’s Ball

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Saturday, October 15, 8pm

Irish Cultural & Heritage Center (2133 W. Wisconsin Ave.)

Tickets: $8 advance/ $10 door:

Sponsored by Alcoholmanac

Our AMAZING official MPC party is happening Saturday, October 15, at the Irish Cultural & Heritage Center (the site of our conference last year!) at 8pm. The Raven’s Masquerade Ball has an Edgar Allan Poe theme and a lineup of thrilling entertainment.

Tickets to the ball are FREE with purchase of a 2-Day Super Pass or VIP Pass or you can purchase them a la carte for $8 on our website ($10 at the door) here:milwaukeeparacon.brownpapertickets.com

Our first MPC ball has an incredible line up of talented musicians, dancers, and performers, a killer costume party, and lots more. Prof. Pinkerton of Dead Man’s Carnival is the show emcee.

Here is the line-up of performers:

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Prof. Pinkerton/ Photo by The Sultan Photography

Dead Man’s Carnival

The “Great Show Un-Earthed,” the Dead Man’s Carnival is a Milwaukee based vaudevillian, circus, and burlesque show and the largest variety show in the Midwest.
Website: www.facebook.com/Dead-Mans-Carnival-338362982860387/

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Quasimondo Physical Theater with special surprise mystery guest!

The Quasimondo is an ensemble based, physical theatre with a focus on creating devised, original work, uninhibited by language. Their theatre is visceral, provocative, entertaining and evocative, challenging contemporary theatrical paradigms by exploring different forms, techniques and styles. 
Website: www.thequasimondo.com

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From Quasimondo’s most recent production, “The Nautical Tragedy of Dick III”

Sunspot

Based in Madison, Wisconsin, this multi-Wisconsin Area Music Industry award winning group also has a flair for the paranormal. Sunspot members Mike and Wendy also host a podcast called See You on the Other Side and the band’s epic power pop albums include Weirdest Hits (which won 2016 Rock Album of the Year at the Madison Area Music Association awards) and American Monsters.
Website: www.sunspotmusic.com

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Gnarrenschiff and Tamarind Tribal Belly Dance

Ganrrenschiff is a local trio that plays an eastern European style of folklore. They’ll be providing live music for a special performance by the dancers of Tamarind Tribal Belly Dance!
Website: www.tamarindtribalbellydance.com

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Costume Contest 

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Raven McCaw/ Photo by Mick McKiernan

Show off your costume skills and win a prize in 5 categories. The costume contest is emceed by burlesque performer Raven McCaw and award packages consisting of a variety of gifts will be presented for the following categories:

“Best Use of a Paranormal Theme”

“Best Costume Inspired by a Work of Edgar Allan Poe”

“Best Steampunk Inspired Costume”

“Best Costume Based on a character from Movie/ TV Show/Internet”

“Audience Favorite”

“Best of Show”

Our magnificent panel of judges includes: quizmaster Christen Johnson, fashion and art guru Michael Weiss, fashion designer Miranda Kay Levy, Real Life Superhero and costume designer Razorhawk, Ghosts of Shepherdstown star Elizabeth Saint, and Alcoholmanac’s own Angie West.

Subspace

Team Subspace mixes visuals live while spinning Electro, Industrial, EBM, Bitpop, House, Chiptunes and more.
Website: www.facebook.com/TeamSubspace/

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BUT THAT’S NOT ALL

In the lounge areas near the bar we will have some additional things to check out:

Skully Sati (tarot card readings)
Offering spiritual guidance, clarity, and life coaching with my trusty Tarot cards and over 22 years of experience. Discover the answers you seek…
Website: www.facebook.com/ReadingsBySkullySati/?fref=ts

Michele Blaylock (spiritual intuitive and medium)
Website: http://www.vikingwolfwoman.com/

We are also working on a photo booth option and more!

Facebook event: www.facebook.com/events/286709081708240/

Tickets: milwaukeeparacon.brownpapertickets.com

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Pre-order Merch!…

…and be ahead of the crowd!

Last year, we sold out of all t-shirts in a very short time frame of a couple hours. You can guarantee you’ll get the merch you want by pre-ordering through our Indiegogo campaign– ENDS in 3 DAYS. Pre-ordering merch (and tickets) is helpful to everyone– it gets you the merch you want and it gives us the advance funds we need to make the conference happen. Pre-order here: igg.me/at/milwaukeeparacon

Here’s what we’re offering in designs this year.

2016 MPC “Chupy” logo design, by Catherine Palmeno

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Available in:

T-shirt: S-Xl $15, 2XL-3XL, $20

Tank top: S-XL $15

Coffee mug: $9

Wooden pin: $9

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Tote Bag: With VIP pass only. More details: milwaukeeparacon.com/2016/08/19/milwaukee-paranormal-con-swag-bag-is-totes-mcgoats-awesome/
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2016 MPC poster design, by Alex Groh of Muddy Water Press

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Available in:

T-shirt: S-XL, $25, 2XL-3XL, $30

Glow-in-the-dark poster print, signed, numbered: $32

Regular poster print: $20

Timeless MPC Chupacabra Logo, 2-color by David Beyer Jr.

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T-shirt: S-XL, $22, 2XL-3XL, $27

MPC Program Cover t-shirt, by David Beyer Jr.
IMAGE COMING SOON.

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That’s a Wrap on the Summer Writing Contest!

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When the clock tolled twelve midnight last night, our Summer Short Fiction Contest (presented with our friends Cult of Weird) came to a conclusion. And what good timing– we’re just starting to feel a hint of Fall in the air.

We received 40 entrants to our contest (more than our expectation!) and we got quite a mix of creative ideas for paranormal stories set here in our home state of Wisconsin. The stories offered us a ghoulish parade of haunted houses, eerie cornfields, and things that go splash in the night in Lake Michigan, among other frights. These stories our now in the hands of our judges, who we’re sure will read them with all the lights on!

Our judges include representatives from Furrow, a literary organization and magazine for undergraduates at UW-Milwaukee, UW-Washington County’s creative writing department, and Cult of Weird. We are shooting for a Sept. 15 announcement, but bear with us as judging might take longer with such a great turn out.

1st place winner gets a conference VIP pass, their story printed in our conference program, and a prize pack. 2nd and 3rd place will have their stories posted on our website and will receive a 2-day Super Pass and prize packs. Prize packs include candles from Grave Digger Candles, signed books from conference speakers, Milwaukee Paranormal Conference merch, and more. The top 3 will also be invited to read their stories at the conference in a session hosted by author Kat de Falla in Room 191.

Most importantly, we’d like to give a heartfelt thanks to everyone who took time to submit their stories. We are thrilled with the interest in this contest and can’t wait to share the results. Good luck to all!

You can help us make our programming possible by pre-ordering tickets and merch via our Indiegogo. We need your support to make this happen! igg.me/at/milwaukeeparacon