PRESS RELEASE
On May 4 the Museum celebrates everything Star Wars with family programs including lightsaber shows and training by the Saber Guild, wildly energetic music by the 8-Bit Brass Band, roaming R2-D2s and the 501st Garrison Titan Star Wars cosplayers, Star Wars collections of STARS Seattle, and a presentation by Star Wars artist Kevin Graham. Visitors are encouraged to come in-costume. Programs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; all are free for Museum Members and included with Museum admission.
Schedule
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
8-Bit Brass Band is the cosplaying party band specializing in video game tunes, anime anthems, movie mashups, and fandom favorites, celebrating everyone’s inner nerd on the streets and stages of Seattle and way beyond.
Saber Guild 12-12:45 p.m., 3-3:45 p.m. Lightsaber training sessions
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 10-minute battle demos
Saber Guild is a not-for-profit, LucasFilm-recognized Star Wars costuming group that specializes in choreographed lightsaber shows. They perform to raise money for charity and share the love of Star Wars.
Kevin Graham Artist Presentation and Demonstration – 2 p.m.
Kevin Graham will talk about his time as a professional artist for Disney and Star Wars, followed by an art demonstration.
Exhibitors – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Seattle Area LEGO® Users Group (SEALUG)
Pacific Northwest R2 Builders Club
STARS Seattle Star Wars collectors
501st Garrison Titan cosplayers
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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