EVENTS
SPX-iles
Brooklyn, NY, September 16, 2001

SP-Xiles was an impromptu event organized in New York City as a response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This same weekend, SPX/The Expo, a small press comics convention, was supposed to take place in Bethesda, MD. To make up for the cancellation of one of the most anticipated and most important events of the year in the independent/literary comics scene, a group of local cartoonists decided to stage a make-up event.

With the help of host Charlie Orr, who made his Williamsburg loft available, they were able to pull it off. They succeeded in bringing together the community at a time when they were still reeling from the attacks and sorely needed a forum to get together, be with friends and make new ones, and to share their comics with the local community. They took collections of a minimum of five dollars from all exhibitors and asked them to donate a portion of their take at the end of the day (many donated everything they had earned). They also invited guests to donate money at the door.

Thanks to everyone who came and made the event a big success. SPX-iles collected $1925.00 (one half for the Red Cross and one half for the New York Fire Fighter's 9-11 Relief Fund). This money was converted to two money orders which were sent out on September 18 with a note explaining where the donation came from.

Here are some photos from the event:

Josh Neufeld sets up his Titans of Finance display

Josh and wife Sari Wilson

Dean Haspiel and others chew the fat

The Hi-Horse impressarios fill the room with LIFE

The bustling convention floor

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This page was created by Josh Neufeld and is being maintained by Jeff Mason.
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