Get those sharpies ready. There are a lot of notable actors, athletes and Hollywood types coming to the area:
3-6-13 For the hoop fans, on 3-6-12 you will be able to get autographs of Husker Hall of Famers Dave Hoppen, Erick Strickland and Eric Piatkowski in a special autograph session from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the Devaney Center in Lincoln as part of the last regular-season home finale against Minnesota. The signing will be on the main concourse.
3-9-13 and 3-10-13, The Omaha Film Festival brings in a slew of people for the film festivals conference. Jim Kouf – “Rush Hour,” “National Treasure,” Show runner on GRIMM, David Greenwalt – executive producer/writer/director for “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” co-creator of “Angel” with Joss Whedon. Show runner on GRIMM , Tim Dowling – “Role Models” (Paul Rudd, Seann William Scot), “This Means War” (Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy), “Just Go With It” (Jennifer Anniston, Adam Sandler), Mike Hill – Academy Award winning editor. Has edited many of Ron Howard’s films including “A Beautiful Mind,” “Frost/Nixon,” “Apollo 13,” “Rush” , William Katt – actor, “Carrie,” “The Greatest American Hero,” “Sparks”, Jessalyn Gilsig – actress, “Heroes,” “Glee,” “Somewhere Slow” , Yolonda Ross – actress/director, HBO's "Treme," HBO's “Stranger Inside,” “The Antwone Fisher Story,” “Breaking Night”
On 3-9-13 William Katt will be making an appearance at Krypton Comics with Christopher Folino from 10am to 2pm promoting the graphic novel "Sparks"
Also on 3-9-13, Rex Burkhead will be making his first public appearance at Fan House Sports from 1 - 3pm. For your own items is $30, 8x10 photos $30 16x20 photos $80 mini helmets and footballs are $60 and full size helmets are $150 all include getting autograph. Also pictures with Rex are $35 and the picture will be autographed as well.
Than on 3-16-13, Fan House Sports presents Alonzo Whaley, Will COmpton, Eric Martin and PJ Smith from 1 - 2:30 for a free signing event.
