Swords and Sandals

To make things a little more organized, I've divided this blog into two new ones. I've created a blog called Swords and Sandals to cover all of the fantasy and adventure-related posts. Posts about Hercules and Xena have all been moved there.

Vulcanology

I have decided to create a new blog specifically for Vulcan-related posts.  It's called Vulcanology.

This will make it easier for my followers who are only interested in Star Trek posts.  It will also allow me to expand to include posts related to Vulcan culture and design outside of props and costumes.

I have moved all of my original Vulcan posts from this blog to the new one.  Please feel free to check it out!

RIP Ricardo Montalban

Ricardo Montalban has passed away at age 88.

I was never able to meet him but I loved seeing him in interviews. He was always very thoughtful, intelligent and well-spoken. Trek fans have lost their greatest villain in Khan.

Rest in peace, Mr. Montalban. You shall be missed.

Star Trek: The Festival

In 1996, Toronto played host to Star Trek: The Festival. It was a citywide celebration of Trek's 30th anniversary. I met Majel Barrett at the CN Tower, Chase Masterson and James Doohan at Ontario Place and Gates McFadden at the Ontario Science Centre. I purchased a "passport" for access to all the events. It doubles as a collectable phone card.

Federation Science

In 1996, as part of Toronto's Star Trek: The Festival, the Ontario Science Centre had the travelling Federation Science Exhibit. Marc Okrand, the linguist who created the Klingon language, was present for the opening and a Klingon fan group welcomed him in song!

There were many interactive displays designed to look like TNG-era sets. They displayed information on real space and science. There were also several prop and costume displays.

Star Trek: The Exhibit

In 1996 the McLaughlin Planetarium in Toronto was host to Star Trek: The Exhibit. It was a part of the 30th anniversary Star Trek: The Festival celebrations. I wish I had a better camera and more photos of the event but here are a few to give a taste of what it was like. This was the forerunner of events like the massive Star Trek Tour currently making its way through the US.

RIP Majel Barrett Roddenberry

Majel Barrett Roddenberry, the widow of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, has passed away. She was 76.

I am honoured to have met the First Lady of Trek here in Toronto. I met her at the top of the CN Tower at Star Trek: The Festival in 1996. I will remember her most for her wonderful sense of humour and dedication to Trek fans the world over.

Rest in peace, Majel. You will be missed.

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