Beauty and the Beast Convention History

Deb's intro - how this project came to be

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Annik's explanation of what a con is

NEXT CONVENTION:

2024, Washington, DC, USA

Dates	Name & Con Info	Location
July 13-14, 2023	For All My Life & Forever Charities: Just in Time for Foster Youth, American Lung Association Chaired by: JoAnn Baca more	San Diego, California Courtyard San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
July 29-31, 2022	Above, Below & Beyond A 35th Anniversary Celebration Charity: ICTSOS Chaired by: Catherine Goings more	Wichita, Kansas Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview
July 10-11, 2021	A Midsummer Night's Dream A Beauty and the Beast Convention Chaired by: Laura Goist virtual con	virtual (originally planned for Cleveland)
July 17-19, 2020	The Courage to Love 31st Annual Beauty and the Beast Convention Chaired by: Bobbi Suny virtual con	virtual (originally planned for Philadelphia)
July 12-14, 2019	Crossing the Great Waters in Love's Name Reunion on the Great Lakes 30th Annual Beauty and the Beast Convention Charity: PAWS Animal Rescue -"Pets Are Worth Saving" Chaired by: Laura Beth Cook more	Mackinaw City, Michigan
July 13-15, 2018	Windy City Dreams With Love, All Things Are Possible Charity: Greenhouse Shelter, Connections for Abused Women and their Children Chaired by: Pat Lurvey more	Naperville, Illinois Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago - Naperville
July 14-16, 2017	Keeping the Dream Alive Celebrating 30 Years of BatB Fandom Charity: Just In Time for Foster Kids Chaired by: JoAnn Baca + Chesapeake Helpers Society more	San Diego, California Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel - Old Town
July 15-17, 2016	A Life Without Limits: A Steampunk Fantasy Charity: Hometown Heroes Chaired by Rosemarie Salvatore more	Weehawken, New Jersey Sheraton Lincoln Harbor
July 17-19, 2015	Somewhere I Have Never Traveled: The Lovers' Journey Charity: Calgary Humane Society Chaired by Michelle Kempenich more	Calgary, Alberta, Canada Executive Royal Inn Calgary
July 11-13, 2014	The Creature There Has Never Been Charity: Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Chaired by J'écris more	Minneapolis/St Paul, Minnesota Best Western Plus Bloomington
July 12-14, 2013	I Bid My Heart to Follow Charity: Sojourner House Guests: David Greenlee Chaired by Laura Goist more	Cleveland, Ohio Holiday Inn Independence
April 12-14, 2013	Live the Dream OzCon 2013 - A Portrait of Love Chaired by Lyn Cavanagh more	Sydney, Australia
July 6-8, 2012	Chamber Music & Memories Charity: Family Gateway Chaired by Shelia Keith more top	Dallas, Texas Marriott Suites Market Center
July 8-10, 2011	Thy Sweet Love Remember'd Chaired by Deb Fowler more top	New Orleans, Louisiana The Inn on Bourbon
July 9-11, 2010	Haply I Think on Thee: Invitation to a Dream Charity: Monarch School Guests: Linda Hamilton, Cory Danziger, Lee Holdridge, Judy Shimizu-Moreland, Jamie Murray Chaired by JoAnn Baca more top	San Diego, California Courtyard Old Town
July 10-12, 2009	Another Life, Another Dream: Memories Beyond the Light of a Candle Charity: Angels Among Us and Woman's Hospital Perinatal Bereavement Program Guests: Tamara Thompson Chaired by Deb Fowler more top	New Orleans, Louisiana The Inn on Bourbon
Monday November 3, 2008	Caves and Candles Amy Hazzard's photos top	Weston-Super-Mare, England
July 11-13, 2008	A Life Without Limits II: A Renaissance Fantasy Charity: Threads of Love Guests: David Greenlee, Frank Luz Chaired by Rosemarie Salvatore more top	Weehawken, New Jersey Sheraton Suites on the Hudson
July 6-8, 2007	Perchance to Dream: A Life Without Limits Charity: Women's Care Cottage Shelter and the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" Guests: Roy Dotrice, David Greenlee, Lee Holdridge, James Avery, Judy Shimizu, Linda Campanelli, Wendy Pini , Kevin Barnes, Jamie Murray & Myhr Hosted by Carousels and Caverns more top	Culver City, California Culver City Radisson Hotel
July 7-9, 2006	Remember the Magic Charity: Food Bank of the Rockies Guests: Jay Acovone, Lee Holdridge Hosted by Denver fan club "Supporters of Beauty and the Beast" more top	Denver, Colorado Red Lion Hotel
July 8-10, 2005	Catherine and Vincent’s Excellent Adventure Charity: breast cancer Chaired by Marilyn Howard more top	Burlington, Vermont
September 17-19, 2004	Caves and Candles more top	Weston Super Mare - England Dauncey's Hotel
July 9-11, 2004	Of Love and Hope: A Summerfest Family Reunion Charity: Shadow Buddies Chaired by Lori Hicks more top	Kansas City, Missouri Hotel Phillips
July 11-13, 2003	Follow Your Heart: Beauty and the Beast By the Bay Charity: National Alliance for Caregiving Guests: Roy Dotrice, Lee Holdridge, Jay Acovone, David Schwartz, Jamie Murray & Myhr Chaired by Deb Smith more top	San Francisco, California Crowne Plaza Union Square
September 14, 2002	Roy Dotrice Reunion No 3 more at UK Helpers Network top	Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
July 12-14, 2002	A Kingdom by the Sea: A Celebration of Love Charity:American Cancer Society & Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance (SIDS) Guests: Jay Acovone, David Schwartz Chaired by Lyn Musacchio more top	Orlando, Florida Holiday Inn International Drive Resort
May 24-27, 2002	A Moment in Time more at Helper Network UK top	Stockport, Manchester, England Davenport Park Hotel
July 13-15, 2001	Once Upon a Time in the City of New York: A Homecoming Charity: New York Foundling Hospital Guests: Jay Acovone, Edward Albert, Linda Campanelli, David Schwartz, Jamie Murray & Myhr Chaired by BBTV more top	New York, New York Holiday Inn Midtown
May 4-6, 2001	A Moment in Time Guest: Christopher Toyne more top	Stockport, Manchester, England Davenport Park Hotel
September 30 - October 1, 2000	Masquerades 2000 Guests: Christopher Toyne, Jamie Murray & Myhr photos from the Bluebird site top	Nottingham, England Forte Posthouse 'Albany'
July 7-9, 2000	A Distant Shore II: Remember Love Charity: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society-San Diego Chapter Guests: Ron Perlman, Roy Dotrice, Edward Albert, David Greenlee, Jay Acovone, Lee Holdridge, David Schwartz, Judy Shimizu, Kevin Barnes, Margaret Bessera, Linda Campanelli, Eric Weiss, Jamie Murray & Myhr Hosted by Carousels and Caverns more top	Los Angeles, California Hilton Burbank Airport Hotel
July 16-19, 1999	A Kingdom by the Sea Revisited: The Romance Continues Charity: American Cancer Society Guests: Ron Perlman, David Schwartz, Edward Albert, Linda Campanelli, Jamie Murray & Myhr more top	Orlando, Florida Holiday Inn International Drive Resort
May 1-2, 1999	A Moment in Time Guests: Christopher Toyne, Jamie Murray & Myhr more top	Manchester, England Hotel International
August 1998	Roy Dotrice Reunion Guest: Roy Dotrice more top	Lincoln, UK
March 27-29,1998	Beauty at the Beach: To See the World in a Grain of Sand Charity: Samaritan House of Virginia Beach Guests: Jay Acovone, David Schwartz, Margaret Beserra, Jamie Murray & Myhr Hosted by The Dreamseekers more top	Virginia Beach, Virginia Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel
August 23-24, 1997	A Moment In Time Guests: Christopher Toyne, Jamie Murray & Myhr more top	Manchester, England
July 11-13, 1997	Reflections on the First Ten Years Charity: St. Joseph's Home for Children of Minneapolis Guests: Jay Acovone, Ren Woods, Eric Weiss, David Schwartz, Jamie Murray & Myhr more top	Minneapolis, Minnesota Sheraton Park Place Hotel
July 12-13, 1996	A Kingdom by the Sea: A Romantic Celebration "The Seventh Annual International Beauty and the Beast Convention" Charity: Samaritan House of Virginia Beach Guests: Caitlin O'Heaney, David Greenlee, Jay Acovone, David Schwartz, Judy Shimizu-Martinez, Linda Campanelli, Jamie Murray & Myhr Hosted by Lynn Musacchio and the DreamSeekers more top	Norfolk, Virginia Omni Waterside Hotel
May 24-27, 1996	A Moment In Time Guests: Roy Dotrice, Jamie Murray more top	Manchester, England Sacha's Hotel
July 7-10, 1995	A Distant Shore: The Fairy Tale Continues… Charity: Laguna Shanti, Laguna Beach, CA Guests: Roy Dotrice, Ren Woods, Ron Perlman, David Greenlee, David Schwartz, Edward Albert, Jay Acovone, Terri Hanauer, Caitlin O'Heaney, Judy Shimizu-Martinez, Cory Danziger, Bill Calvert, John Franklin, Ellen Geer, Ritch Brinkley, Ron Koslow, Howard Gordon, Steve Kurzfield, Robert W.Sigman, Tom Szwak, KC Clark, Jamie Murray & Myhr more top	Los Angeles, California Airport Doubletree Hotel
June 10, 1995	Roy Dotrice Reunion Marina's photos top	England
July 8-10, 1994	Tunnelcon III: A Family Reunion Guests: Edward Albert, David Schwartz, David Greenlee, Jamie Murray & Myhr Chaired by Betty Neiswender more top	Las Vegas, Nevada The Stardust Hotel
May 1994	Masquerade 3 Guests: David Schwartz, Roy Dotrice, Jamie Murray & Myhr more top	Sheffield, England
July 1993	Great Expectations: A World of Dancing Lights billed as the "Fourth International Convention" Charity: Pediatric AIDS League of Austin Guests: Roy Dotrice, Edward Albert, Terrylene, Ritch Brinkley, Kim (KC) Clark, David Schwartz, Jamie Murray & Myhr more top	Austin, Texas The Doubletree Hotel
May 28 - 31, 1993	Masquerades ‘93 2nd Major British Beauty and the Beast Convention Guests: Ellen Geer and Michael Alsop, Roy Dotrice, Armin Shimerman, Jo Anderson Chaired by Jacqui Clarke & Gwen Lord	Birmingham, England The Grand Hotel
1992	Halloween Con	Solingen, Germany
June 12 - 14, 1992	Tunnelcon II: A Carousel Fantasy Guests: Ron Koslow, Jay Acovone, Edward Albert, Armin Shimerman, Artie Ripp, Ritch Brinkley, David Greenlee Chaired by Betty Neiswender more top	Las Vegas, Nevada The Stardust Hotel
August 23-26, 1991	Masquerades I Guests: Armin Shimerman and Kitty, David Greenlee, Roy Dotrice Marina's photos top	Birmingham, England
June 28-30, 1991	"A Midsummer Night's Dream" Guests: Jay Acovone, Armin Shimerman, Ritch Brinkley, Linda Campanelli, M.M. Shelly Moore Hosted by by FAN-OUT, Inc. (Marion McChesney, Victoria H. Clark, and Barbara L.B. Storey)	St. Louis, Missouri Henry VIII Hotel
June 14-16, 1991	South of Oz: Where Magic Meets the Sea and Dreams Become Reality Charity: Make A Wish Foundation, Inc. Guests: Ron Perlman, Roy Dotrice, Jay Acovone, Ellen Geer, Ren Woods more top	Kissimmee/Orlando, Florida Hyatt Hotel
May 10-13, 1991	Celebration of Life Cruise Guests: Ritch Brinkley, Armin Shimerman more top	Miami, Florida to the Bahamas Sunward II
May 4-5 1991	Creation Con “international B&B convention" Guests: Roy Dotrice, James Avery, Irina Irvine, Linda Campanelli, Shelly Moore, and two fan writers Sharon Wells and Kay Simon	New York, New York Penta Hotel
April 12-13, 1991	Festival of Dancing Light Convention Guest: Ritch Brinkley Chaired by Bob and Monica Kerwin Marina's photos top	Berlin, Germany
November 23-25, 1990	Creation Con (not a B&B con - it included Star Trek, Quantum Leap, etc.) Guest: Ron Perlman	New York, New York Penta Hotel
Nov. 17-18, 1990	Creation Con B&B/Star Trek Creation con B&B guest: Edward Albert	Sacramento, California El Rancho Hotel
Nov. 3-4, 1990	Creation Con "B&B/Star Trek/Sci-Fi" con B&B guest: Edward Albert	Los Angeles Airport Hilton Hotel
Oct. 27-28, 1990	Creation Con B&B guest: Armin Shimerman	San Jose, California Le Baron Hotel
Aug. 25-26, 1990	Creation Con "B&B + other show" Creation con B&B guest: Armin Shimerman	New York, New York
Aug. 4-5, 1990	Creation Con “B&B + other show" Creation con B&B guests: James Avery and fan Stephanie Wiltse	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Hershey Hotel
July 20-22, 1990	Tunnelcon I: A Beauty and the Beast Celebration Guests: Armin Shimerman, David Greenlee, Jay Acovone, Ritch Brinkley, Irina Irvine, Victor Lobl Chaired by Betty Neiswender more top	Las Vegas, Nevada The Sahara Hotel
May 26-27, 1990	Creation Con Guest: Jay Acovone	Tacoma, Washington
March 10-11, 1990	Creation Con Guest: Jay Acovone	San Diego, California
March 1990	UK Chamber Convention Guest: David Greenlee Marina's photos top	England
March 10-11, 1990	Creation Con Guest: Roy Dotrice	New York, New York
November 18-19, 1989	Creation Con tentative guests: Tony Jay, Howard Gordon, Judy Evans	Los Angeles, California Airport Hilton and Towers
October 28-29, 1989	Creation Con Guests: Roy Dotrice, Howard Gordon	Arlington, Virginia Hyatt Regency in Crystal City
October 21-22, 1989	Creation Con Guests: Roy Dotrice, Howard Gordon, Robert Guttke	Minneapolis, Minnesota Days Inn Airport Hotel
September 23-24, 1989	Creation Con Advertised as a 1/2 B&B, 1/2 Star Trek convention Guest: Tony Jay	Chicago, Illinois Sheraton O'Hare Hotel
August 19-20, 1989	Creation Con Creation's "very first" B&B convention Guests: Roy Dotrice, Howard Gordon (and 850 fans!)	San Jose, California Le Baron Hotel
August 1988	Roy Dotrice Reunion 2	Lincoln, UK
June 18th, 1988	First Beauty and the Beast Convention Guests: Ron Perlman, David Schwartz Marina's photos top	Los Angeles, California Hyatt Hotel