An Evening with George Takei, Oct 4, 2014, Clearwater
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| George Takei | Photo: AverageSocialite |
Affair: An Evening with George Takei
When: Saturday, October 4, 2014 @ 6 PM
Hot Spot: Sullivan Productions, Clearwater, Florida
Deets: This exclusive event featured a 90-minute moderated conversation and Q&A with Star Trek legend George Takei. Prior to the conversation guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and white russian cocktails. Best known for playing Sulu on the original Star Trek TV series and six movies that followed, George Takei is unlikely social media royalty. Unofficially dubbed the King of Facebook, he counts 7.6 million fans in his online empire - including Trekkies, Howard Stern listeners, and the LGBTQ community - who devour his quirky mix of kitten jokes, Star Trek references, heartfelt messages, and sci-fi/fantasy memes. An outspoken advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights, Takei has used his unmistakable baritone in several satiric PSAs, including one in response to Tennessee's infamous "Don't Say Gay" bill that encourages viewers to say, "It's OK to be Takei."
Takei discussed his life in Hollywood, social media, and of course, Star Trek. He talked about his current projects including the musical Allegiance, drawn from his experience of growing up in Japanese American internment camps during World War II which he called a "powerful and keenly prominent story" and his upcoming documentary "To Be Takei." Takei's tips for living well: 1) be healthy 2) exercise properly 3) rest sufficiently and 4) keep your mind sharp.
The Q&A was followed by a reception.
Who We Spotted: George Takei
Hint For The Average Socialite: If you aren't one of his 7.6 million fans then you are missing out on George's facebook page. Also be on the lookout for "To Be Takei" his soon to be released documentary and the recently published "Oh Myyy! There Goes the Internet" and "Lions and Tigers and Bears: The Internet Strikes Back."
What's Trending: @GeorgeTakei #OhMyyy! @VSPC @FilmStPeteClear #Florida
