Laurel & Hardy Convention: Sons of the Desert
The Saps at Sea, the San Diego Laurel and Hardy club, is hosting the 24th International convention of the Sons of the Desert, the International Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society. The theme is the centennial of Stan and Ollie working as a team, starting in 1926.
Convention Chairman Dave Greim is organizing four fun days -- including film screenings, presentations, games, a trivia contest, two authors panels, 5 meals, a bus trip to Old Town, tour of the USS Midway, and a dinner cruise in San Diego Harbor. A big banquet will feature a salute to the Veterans and period music by the famous Dean Mora Orchestra, which specializes in 1920s and 30s jazz and dance music. The special guest is Cassidy Cook, the great-granddaughter of Stan Laurel.
Full passes (Not Including Hotel Stay) are $450 through April 30, and $475 from May 1 to June 7. Passes are also available for individual events.
A special theatrical show June 23 will feature Laurel and Hardy restorations, silent and sound. Local musician Russ Peck, will accompany the silent movies on a full size organ. Open admission for non-convention delegates is $20.
Itinerary, registration forms and further info available on the event website and on the convention Facebook page.