Summer Adventures Begin in Metropolis
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etropolis is an exciting place for your adventure to begin this summer! With one-of-a-kind events, unique attractions, and miles of beautiful nature to explore, Metropolis is a great place to visit.
Archery Tournament
The pandemic forced the cancellation of all last year’s events, but Metropolis is open and ready to welcome event attendees in 2021. For over two decades the Archery Shooters Association (ASA) has hosted the Mathews Pro/Am Championship at Mermet Lake. This year the event will take place from June 24 - 27. The Pro/Am brings ASA members to Metropolis where they compete for cash and prizes, as well as the chance to attend the world championships held later in the year.
Superman is Back!
Also returning in 2021 is the flagship event of Metropolis, the Superman Celebration. “It was heartbreaking to have to cancel the event last year, but we are planning a fantastic event for 2021,” said Karla Ogle, co-chair of the event. “For over 40 years, the Superman Celebration has brought Superman fans from around the globe to Metropolis where they can celebrate all things Super. Because COVID restrictions were still in place during the planning process the dates for the event this year differ from the traditional 2nd weekend of June. In 2021 the event will take place July 30 - Aug 1. As Illinois is planning to enter Phase 5 of its reopening on June 11, the revised dates will allow for no gathering restrictions.” The guest list for the 2021 celebration includes K Callan, Nicholle Toms, & Ilan Mitchell Smith. K Callan is known for her role as Superman’s Mom on Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and more recently in the film Knives Out.
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Nicholle Tom has the honor of being the first actress to voice Supergirl in the two-part animation, Superman: The Animated Series. She also voiced Supergirl in The New Batman Adventures, Justice League Unlimited, and Justice League: Battle for Metropolis. She is well known for her role of Maggie Sheffield in The Nanny as well as Ryce Newton in Beethoven and Beethoven’s 2nd. Ilan Mitchell Smith had the role of Andy McAlister on the television series Superboy from 1989 – 1991 but is also known for the character Wyatt Donnelly in the hit film Weird Science. All three guests will be available to meet fans on Friday and Saturday and will take part in a Q & A at the Metro Tent. This year Artist Alley & Writers Way will have a new location. The former Metropolis Planet Building at 111 East 5th Street will house artists and writers and will be open all three days of the event. Artist Alley and Writers Way special guests will include Metropolis native Blake Armstrong of Spaceboy Comics who specializes in artwork for album covers, magazine covers, and movie posters. Scott Godlewski is the co-creator and artist of Copperhead. His credits include being the cover artist and writer on many DC titles. Matthew Clark has drawn many titles including Wonder Woman Rebirth, Justice League, Adventures of Superman, Doom Patrol, and Teen Titans. Fans will enjoy the addition of great programming in the schedule including costuming, special effects make-up, and cosplay. Programs are for both beginners and advanced costume makers. Games, contests, and many fun activities will run throughout the weekend. One of the highlights is the Heroes & Villains Costume Contest on Sunday. Families with children will want to visit the Smallville tent where a full schedule of activities will take place. There will be a Kids Costume Contest, Super Silly Games, and Superhero Training Camp. The streets will be lined with vendors selling food, sweets, and lots of interesting items to see.
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