I really need to get that game at some point. I think a Wii-U purchase will happen some time around the release of Smash bros.
Until then, we have conventions to hold us over! Have some headlines:
Journey to Everfree Northwest: Making a Schedule
Everfree Northwest 2014 Charity and Donation Drive
Sydneigh 2014 Announcement - Ashleigh Ball
MLP-MSP Announces #CreativeSide Contest
MLP-MSP is Giving Everyone Wings With its Charity
And get the full press releases below!
Journey to Everfree Northwest: Making a Schedule
YouTube URL (Embed if possible): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoOgENpt6i8
Well well, looks like we’ve got some ponies who are VERY excited for this year’s Everfree Northwest! Twilight tries to plan the perfect weekend at Everfree Northwest, but there's simply too much to do and no way to fit it all into her tight schedule!
We’re excited to finally present the first of what will become a series of video promos featuring your favorite ponies on their quest to make Everfree Northwest 2014 the BEST WEEKEND EVER!
Everfree Northwest 2014 Charity and Donation Drive
Everfree Northwest is proud to announce that we will again be hosting a Charity Auction on behalf of the Seattle Children's Hospital. Last year $21,070 was raised from over 200 items during this exciting and wonderful event, and the staff here at Everfree Northwest have continued to be impressed by the creativity and generosity of the MLP:FiM fandom. That’s why we are looking for your help once more to make this year’s Charity Auction the best one yet!
If you have a unique or spectacular item you would like to donate for the Everfree Northwest 2014 Charity Auction, you can do so by going here. Please email Jamie Petersen (Bright Side) at charity@everfreenw.com if you have any questions.
Make your input known! Spike Firemane, known for both his carvings and for his giving nature, will be donating a charity carving for the EFNW 2014 Charity Auction. He would like to hear what you guys, the community, think he should carve for it. You can vote from a selection of three characters: Dr. Whooves, Bon Bon, or Mare Do Well by going to the link here. While you’re at it, be sure to check out some of Spike Firemane’s awesome work on his DeviantArt. Voting will conclude on March 31st, this coming Monday, at 11:59 PM PST.
If you wish to watch last year’s EFNW Charity Auction which sold a number of items including a Twilight Sparkle, a pendent necklace by Silver Slinger (formerly Chaotic Brony) which sold for $2,100,and Sunrise in Equestria which is an original oil painting by Cosmic Unicorn that sold for $2,750, it is available for viewing on YouTube.
As always, keep up-to-date on the latest Everfree Northwest news such as contest winner announcements by visiting our website, liking us on Facebook, and following us on Twitter and tumblr.
Sydneigh 2014 Announcement - Ashleigh Ball
The Sydneigh team is very excited to announce the latest special guest for Sydneigh 2014 – Ashleigh Ball! That’s right – the very talented voice of Rainbow Dash and Applejack will be down under this year to sign autographs, take pictures, answer your questions, and enjoy the amazing time that will be Sydneigh 2014!”
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MLP-MSP Announces #CreativeSide Contest
(MINNEAPOLIS)—Its time for MLP-MSP’s first contest. Its time to show your #CreativeSide for a chance to win some awesome prizes. You’ll be able to select from one of three available options including: Art, Music, and Original Story. Lets get down to some contest rules.
- You are to submit some sort of creative content featuring our 2 OC’s: Prairie Heart and Snow Drift. This content can be in the form of art, music, or original story.
- Art must be rated “G” and cannot contain any R34 or suggestive content.
- Music must be at least 30 seconds in length and must be original content. Music must contain some sort of reference to either Prairie Heart, Snow Drift, or our convention in general.
- Original Stories must be written by you and must be clean and friendly, no R34 or suggestive content in your stories. Stories must contain both our OC’s in it. Please keep your stories under 1,000 words.
- We've included a couple of Vectors of our OC's for your reference and usage. You can download it by heading here: http://derpy.me/lq97y
After we’ve received all submissions, we’ll be announcing 3 winners via our Twitter and Facebook accounts. Now comes the moment you’ve been waiting for, what prizes you’ll be able to win!
First Place: One(1) 3 Day MLP-MSP Badge
Second Place: One(1) VIP Exclusive Acoustic Session Badge
Third Place: One(1) Official MLP-MSP T-Shirt
All content must be submitted by Friday, March 28th at 11:59PM CDT to contests@mlp-msp.com with the subject line “MLP-MSP #CreativeSide Contest”.
Email submissions must include your full name, email, twitter handle, and one of the following (depending on which creative format you choose): deviantART, BandCamp, or FIMFiction URL.
Good Luck and we can’t wait to see your #CreativeSide!
For more information about guests appearing at MLP-MSP, visit our guest page. Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to be the first to hear our updates. Keep smiling and we hope to see you bring the party with you to Minneapolis June 6-8!
MLP-MSP is Giving Everyone Wings With its Charity
(MINNEAPOLIS)—We are excited to announce that we are soaring to new heights with our charity this year by sponsoring the organization Give Us Wings.
As part of our efforts, $2.00 of every badge sold will be going to Give Us Wings. We will also host a charity auction to benefit Give Us Wings. More information on the charity auction will be released at a later date.
Give Us Wings is a nonprofit organization that works together with adults and children in Kenya and Uganda to eradicate poverty. The approach to their methods, according to their website, follows:
“The Give Us Wings’ approach is one of transformation, rather than merely direct aid. Give Us Wings works with community-based organizations to identify areas of need and to select specific projects and programs designed to address the unique challenges presented to those communities. Give Us Wings has developed strong, long-term relationships with the members of our partner communities. Give Us Wings funds community development projects, provides financial assistance and training for economic self-sufficiency, and funds educational costs and medical services for adults and children in Kenya and Uganda. The ultimate goal of all our projects and programs is to empower our partners so that they can advocate for themselves and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the projects independently.”
For more information about the Give Us Wings charity, visit our charity page. Additionally, give Us Wings will be hosting their 15th annual celebration and silent auction will be Saturday, April 12, at A'BULAE in downtown St. Paul, Minn., so check them out if you’re a local! Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to be the first to hear our updates. We look forward to seeing you at Minneapolis June 6-8!
