Takei Back The Night

New York,  NY—Actor, activist, and icon George Takei has gone where few (okay, none) have gone before: WWII Internment Camp survivor,  swashbuckling starship pilot, movie star, fanboy peace-broker, voice-over artist,  2012 Celebrity Apprentice contestant, and a booming voice for marriage equality and civil rights. He’s more than a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, George Takei is a force for good in the universe! Since there’s no one quite like him in the known universe, it’s only fitting that New York–based community organization GEEKS OUT is paying tribute to his achievements, legacy, and handsome face with a special one-night event.

TAKEI BACK THE NIGHT, on April 20, 2012 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM at CFAN (417 W. 57th St., New York, NY) will celebrate Mr. Takei’s unique place in the worlds of entertainment and equality with artwork inspired by his legendary career, featuring such diverse artists as International Manga Award-winner Abby Denson (Dolltopia, Tough Love), CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist Costello Tagliapietra, fashion designer and visual artist Matt Kessler, illustrator Rob Clarke, Next Magazine cover artist Justin Winslow, and graphic design sensation Rogan Josh (modHero). Students, families, and GSA’s are encouraged to attend a free one-hour preview starting at 6:00 PM.

A free “blank” portrait of Mr. Takei is also available on the event’s website (www.takeibackthenight.com) for anyone to download, mark up, and submit to the show.

Submissions can be sent via email to submissions@geeksout.org.

For all press inquiries, please contact Press@geeksout.org.

Geeks OUT exists at the intersection of the LGBT and geek worlds, dedicated to engaging, promoting, and protecting this unique shared community. A fan-based community organization based in New York, Geeks OUT hosts monthly events, gatherings, and mixers. Having presented a standing-room-only panel “It Gets Better (with Comics)” at the 2011 New York Comic-Con, Geeks OUT is committed to returning to the Con in 2012. For more information, please visit www.geeksout.org.