There’s a gathering of geeks, a herd of nerds, an awakening of the dark, and the light. You know, Joliet Library Star Wars Day!
This event keeps growing, along with the fun!
Joliet Star Wars Day 2018
It’s always a great time at Joliet Star Wars Day. This is there Ninth One, so be sure to join us in downtown Joliet.
C2E2 2018
C2E2 is always a great convention to attend.
Once again, Chicago Force had the honor of running an activity for the kids on Sunday. Here are some pictures from the activity. Unfortunately, there are only a few, as we were swarmed and didn’t get to take to many.
Here’s some shots from the show floor!
And you can’t go without seeing lots of costumes:
And even though it’s in the kids area, you HAVE to check out the circus.
C2E2 2018
Chicago Force will be running a Kid’s Activity at C2E2 on Sunday, April 8th! Join us there!
The Last Jedi Discussion
-
- We watch movie
-
- We talk movie
-
- We have fun
Last Jedi Viewing & Discussion
Join us at the Yorktown AMC on Saturday, January 13th to watch the Last Jedi and discuss it afterwards. Watch this post for all the details!
Life Day Party 2017
Another year, another fantastic Life Day Party!
Thanks to our hosts Josh and April for welcoming this motley crew into your home once again.
First off, a little yummy food prep was n store.
-
- T.I.E. and X-Wing production starts
-
- Sienar production line goes well
-
- Making deliciousness
-
- bacon…wrapped…tator tots
-
- I’m getting hungry looking at the picture.
-
- Meatballs AND Sloppy Joes?!?
Time to eat!
-
- Let’s get the kids in there.
-
- Wait, how did the kids get the big table and we got the little one?
And then, the dark side descends.
-
- People hydrating, or Mason sneakily turning on the TV?
-
- The room will soon empty
-
- What madness have we wrought!
-
- Well, someone is enjoying the Holiday Special
-
- He can’t get enough.
And how could we not have a party without a TON of talking…
-
- Tell us more.
-
- Little man smile
-
- The Mighty Thor?
-
- Aw!
-
- More talking
-
- Of course Ewoks are best!
And of course there was our annual gift exchange, but first a little something for the kids.
-
- Younglings open the gifts.
-
- What’s inside!
-
- Showing off the gifts.
And now, the STEALING OF GIFTS!
-
- Eyes on April for the Gift Exchange!
-
- Open that present!
-
- What is it?
-
- X-Wing game anyone?
-
- Forces of Destiny Doll
-
- A steal!
-
- This present passes inspection
-
- The suspense is KILLIN’ Ryan
-
- Merry Sithmas!
-
- A Princess Leia print
-
- Some supervision required
-
- Forces of Destiny for Everyone
-
- And the final steal of the night!
-
- Nooooooooo! Lego Set
And to end the night.
-
- Would you like to play a game?
-
- Settle in for some awfulness
-
- You can’t repel jokes of this magnitude.
-
- *blush*
Tree Trim 2017
Another year, another trip to Brookfield Zoo to decorate a tree with homemade Star Wars ornaments.
First, the making of the baubles:
-
- TK-1225, why aren’t you at your tree?
-
- Some bling, or should I say ring!
-
- Forget the Eye of Sauron
-
- The first ornaments are away!
-
- The pile grows
-
- Our lovely assistant.
It was a sunny but chilly day on Sunday:
-
- A bright sunny day!
-
- World Famous
-
- Not our tree.
-
- TREE-196 reporting for duty!
And we were ready to decorate:
-
- Rockin’ around the Christmas tree
-
- At the Christmas party hop
-
- Mistletoe hung where you can see
-
- Every couple tries to stop
-
- Rockin’ around the Christmas tree
-
- Let the Christmas spirit ring
-
- Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie
-
- And we’ll do some caroling
-
- You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear
-
- Voices singing, let’s be jolly
-
- Deck the halls with boughs of holly
-
- Rockin’ around the Christmas tree
-
- Have a happy holiday
-
- Everyone dancin’ merrily
-
- In the…NEW…OLD…FASHIONED…
-
- WAAAAAAAAAAAYYY!!!!
Our two-part crew:
Of course, a trip to the carousel was in order:
-
- Cue Calliope Music
-
- Wave!
-
- Keep Waving!
And how can you go to the zoo without seeing the animals?
-
- A birdy visitor stops by
-
- Chillin’
-
- Another version of the Wings poster
-
- Best View in the House
-
- Business Meeting
-
- Have to have the best view
-
- The viewing continues
-
- 15 more minutes
-
- Haliaeetus leucocephalus, there you learned something
-
- Suns out…
-
- Wolves Out!
-
- That’s an electric fence, right?
-
- Chillin’ 2, Electric Boogaloo
-
- He’s faking, I saw his eyes open!
-
- Surveying the domain
Good Beer, Bad Movie Report
Woe unto those who enter the house of Franklin!
Tho’ the beer be good!
The Movie be not!
-
- Time to fortify before the movie.
-
- Somehow, not a horror movie.
-
- Bonus Movie!
