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The '''Gathering of the Gargoyles''' was a [[convention]] that was founded in 1997 for fans of [[Disney]]'s ''[[Wikipedia:Gargoyles (TV series)|Gargoyles]]'' series and ran until 2009 where a declining attendance and funds put an end to its 13-year run. While not specifically a [[furry]] convention, the strong [[anthropomorphic]] themes in the series made this convention of interest to some furries. | The '''Gathering of the Gargoyles''' was a [[convention]] that was founded in 1997 for fans of [[Disney]]'s ''[[Wikipedia:Gargoyles (TV series)|Gargoyles]]'' series and ran until 2009 where a declining attendance and funds put an end to its 13-year run. While not specifically a [[furry]] convention, the strong [[anthropomorphic]] themes in the series made this convention of interest to some furries. | ||
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* The gathering for 1997 was held June 19 to 21 in [[Wikipedia:New York City|New York City]] with an attendance of about 80. | * The gathering for 1997 was held June 19 to 21 in [[Wikipedia:New York City|New York City]] with an attendance of about 80. | ||
* The gathering for 1998 was held August 14 to 17 in New York City with an attendance of about 100. | * The gathering for 1998 was held August 14 to 17 in New York City with an attendance of about 100. | ||
| − | * The gathering for 1999 was held June 25 to 27 in [[Wikipedia:Dallas, Texas|Dallas]] with an attendance of about 150. | + | * The gathering for 1999 was held June 25 to 27 in [[Wikipedia:Dallas, Texas|Dallas]], Texas with an attendance of about 150. |
| − | * The gathering for 2000 was held August 4 to 6 in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]] with an attendance of about 225. | + | * The gathering for 2000 was held August 4 to 6 in [[Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], Florida with an attendance of about 225. |
| − | * The gathering for 2001 was held June 22 to 25 in [[Wikipedia:Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]] with an attendance of about 380. | + | * The gathering for 2001 was held June 22 to 25 in [[Wikipedia:Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], California with an attendance of about 380. |
| − | * The gathering for 2002 was held June 28 to 30 in [[Wikipedia:Virginia Beach, Virginia|Virginia Beach]]. | + | * The gathering for 2002 was held June 28 to 30 in [[Wikipedia:Virginia Beach, Virginia|Virginia Beach]], Virginia. |
* The gathering for 2003 was held June 27 to 29 in in New York City. | * The gathering for 2003 was held June 27 to 29 in in New York City. | ||
| − | * The gathering for 2004 was held August 6 to 8 in [[Wikipedia:Montreal|Montreal]] with an attendance of about 300. | + | * The gathering for 2004 was held August 6 to 8 in [[Wikipedia:Montreal|Montreal]], Quebec, Canada with an attendance of about 300. |
| − | * The gathering for 2005 was held July 29 to August 1 in [[Wikipedia:Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]]. | + | * The gathering for 2005 was held July 29 to August 1 in [[Wikipedia:Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], Nevada. |
| − | * The gathering for 2006 was held June 23 to 26 in Los Angeles. Over 350 attended. | + | * The gathering for 2006 was held June 23 to 26 in Los Angeles, California. Over 350 attended. |
| − | * The gathering for 2007 was held June 22 to 25 at [[Wikipedia:Pigeon Forge, Tennessee|Pigeon Forge]] in the foothills of the [[Wikipedia:Great Smoky Mountains|Great Smoky Mountains]]. | + | * The gathering for 2007 was held June 22 to 25 at [[Wikipedia:Pigeon Forge, Tennessee|Pigeon Forge]], Tennessee in the foothills of the [[Wikipedia:Great Smoky Mountains|Great Smoky Mountains]]. |
| − | * The gathering for 2008 was held June 27 to 30 in [[Wikipedia:Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]]. | + | * The gathering for 2008 was held June 27 to 30 in [[Wikipedia:Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]], Illinois. |
| − | * The gathering for 2009 was held August 21 to 24 in [[Wikipedia:Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]]. The 2009 convention concluded the Gathering's 13-year run, following a steady decline in attendance<ref>[http://www.gatheringofthegargoyles.com/g2009/all-good-things.html ''All Good Things...'']</ref><ref>[http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=818 ''Last Gathering''], by ''Gargoyles'' creator Greg Weisman</ref> and the indefinite freeze on SLG's publishing run of the [[wikipedia:Gargoyles (SLG comic)|Gargoyles comic book series]]. | + | * The gathering for 2009 was held August 21 to 24 in [[Wikipedia:Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], California. The 2009 convention concluded the Gathering's 13-year run, following a steady decline in attendance<ref>[http://www.gatheringofthegargoyles.com/g2009/all-good-things.html ''All Good Things...'']</ref><ref>[http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=818 ''Last Gathering''], by ''Gargoyles'' creator Greg Weisman</ref> and the indefinite freeze on SLG's publishing run of the [[wikipedia:Gargoyles (SLG comic)|Gargoyles comic book series]]. |
== Rumors of continuation == | == Rumors of continuation == | ||
It has been rumored that given Califur's Guest of Honor this year (Kythera), those that had previously attended The Gathering are being welcomed into this Southern California furry convention. A few posts have been made on station eight in regards to this rumor. One by an offical Califur staff member. | It has been rumored that given Califur's Guest of Honor this year (Kythera), those that had previously attended The Gathering are being welcomed into this Southern California furry convention. A few posts have been made on station eight in regards to this rumor. One by an offical Califur staff member. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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The Gathering of the Gargoyles was a convention that was founded in 1997 for fans of Disney's Gargoyles series and ran until 2009 where a declining attendance and funds put an end to its 13-year run. While not specifically a furry convention, the strong anthropomorphic themes in the series made this convention of interest to some furries.
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History[edit]
- The gathering for 1997 was held June 19 to 21 in New York City with an attendance of about 80.
- The gathering for 1998 was held August 14 to 17 in New York City with an attendance of about 100.
- The gathering for 1999 was held June 25 to 27 in Dallas, Texas with an attendance of about 150.
- The gathering for 2000 was held August 4 to 6 in Orlando, Florida with an attendance of about 225.
- The gathering for 2001 was held June 22 to 25 in Los Angeles, California with an attendance of about 380.
- The gathering for 2002 was held June 28 to 30 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- The gathering for 2003 was held June 27 to 29 in in New York City.
- The gathering for 2004 was held August 6 to 8 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada with an attendance of about 300.
- The gathering for 2005 was held July 29 to August 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- The gathering for 2006 was held June 23 to 26 in Los Angeles, California. Over 350 attended.
- The gathering for 2007 was held June 22 to 25 at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.
- The gathering for 2008 was held June 27 to 30 in Chicago, Illinois.
- The gathering for 2009 was held August 21 to 24 in Los Angeles, California. The 2009 convention concluded the Gathering's 13-year run, following a steady decline in attendance[1][2] and the indefinite freeze on SLG's publishing run of the Gargoyles comic book series.
Rumors of continuation[edit]
It has been rumored that given Califur's Guest of Honor this year (Kythera), those that had previously attended The Gathering are being welcomed into this Southern California furry convention. A few posts have been made on station eight in regards to this rumor. One by an offical Califur staff member.
References[edit]
- ↑ All Good Things...
- ↑ Last Gathering, by Gargoyles creator Greg Weisman
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
- Gathering of the Gargoyles at GargWiki
Convention websites[edit]
- Official web site for 2009 (Los Angeles, California)
- Official web site for 2008 (Chicago, Illinois)
- Official web site for 2007 (Pigeon Forge, Tennessee)
- Official web site for 2006 (Los Angeles, California)
- Official web site for 2005 (Las Vegas, Nevada)
- Official web site for 2004 (Montreal, Canada)
- Archived website for 2003 (New York City)
- Archived website for 2002 (Virginia Beach)
- Archived website for 2001 (Los Angeles)
- Official website for 2000 (Orlando)
- Archived website for 1998 (New York City)
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