Kickstarter Spotlight: A CONvoluted Story

I love conventions, you love conventions, and so do the good folks at The New Normal Productions. If you're a convention goer or just like hearing about them from others, then A CONvoluted story is the documentary for you. They can only do it, however, with your support on Kickstarter. Their project will take them to several science fiction/comic conventions in 2012 (including Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, better known as C2E2, HeroesCon, New York Comic Con and Dragon*Con) where they will interview attendees and discover what draws people to conventions. Whether its the ability to meet like-minded geeks, cosplay, or finally to meet your childhood idol, Bryan, Bex, Proffitt, and Jason will explore what brings geeks together and allows them to let their geek flags fly.

Lexington Native to Appear in Downton Abbey Season 3

The Season 2 finale of Downton Abbey aired just a few weeks ago on KET and now Downton Abbey fans will wait at least 11 months until the third season premieres. For those who have been not indoctrinated into the Downton Abbey fandom, it is PBS Masterpiece Classics series which centers around the life of an aristocratic family and their servants in Great Britain. The family has weathered the storm that was the first two decades of the 20th century including the Titanic, World War I, and personal scandal. The series has become such a hit and many Kentuckians will be delighted to know that one of our own has been cast in the third season.

Lucille Sharp, 21, is a Lexington native who attended the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCAPA) from 4th grade until 10th grade. After finished her high school career at Interlochen School for Performing Arts in Michigan, Sharp moved to London where she has been pursuing an acting career. Sharp looks a great deal like Michelle Dockery who plays Lady Mary Crawley on the series, so she definitely could pass as a Crawley cousin. However, her role will be Miss Reid, the maid of Lady Cora's mother, Martha Levinson. Shirley MacClaine will be debuting in that role when Season 3 premieres in early 2013.

Geeks Who Care: Ways To Help Tornado Victims

On Friday, the state of Kentucky was devastated by the worst tornado outbreak in over 20 years. West Liberty, located in Morgan County, was among the hardest hit. Please consider lending a hand with the relief efforts. If you're able to, I implore you to donate blood with the American Red Cross or Kentucky Blood Center. You can also text "Red Cross" to 90999 to donate $10 for relief efforts.