X MARKS CON II The Events

[Retro Red]

2.) Also, I highly recommend catching one of the Cirque du Soleil shows that are resident in town. They're expensive, but if you've never seen Cirque du Soleil, it's quite an experience...[/i]

By next year the Cirque Du Soleil Beatles production will be up & running - that is definitely a "must see" show in my book!!!

I haven't notice any mention is this thread about coinciding a convention with the Las Vegas Highland Games which is held, I think, on the 3rd weekend in April. I think that would be a natural tie-in. Maybe even set up a booth & display the X Marks kilt, t-shirt, kilt pin, etc.

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[KiltedCodeWarrior]

RR, that would be a great tie-in (the LV Games!). And I think that the Beatles Cirque show has already started or will very soon. That would also be a great event.

[Richland]

This sounds like a great time, I will get it in my callendar. There is so much to do outside Vegas as had been said. Transportation can be arranged to some really nice spots. I am not a gambler, but the shows, and people watching is great craik. I plan on bringing my mountain bike and getting a few rides in. If any Xmarkers ar looking to get there wheels dirty this could be added to the events list. "Xmarks Mountain Bike Ride" Bikes can also be rented in the area too. Kilts are not too practical for bicycles, but the perfect transition garment.

[davedove]

These are all great ideas, but don't forget down time as well. Not everyone will want to participate in every event. Those who bring families will want to spend time with them (and away from this crazy rabble).

Maybe no more than one or two events should be planned each day, and maybe none at all some days. Those who want can participate in the event and those who don't, won't. Some events will of course require a head count up front.

Other than the planned events, if a group want to get together and do something, that's up to them.

[way2fractious]

OK, I have two suggestions...

1.) Hiking at Red Rock Park, about 4-5 miles out of town is simply spectacular, I *HIGHLY* recommend it.

This just sent to me by a co-worker who knows my penchant for the outdoors -

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13722577/ It's a brief write-up on Red Rock Canyon.