Flashback Weekend is always a special convention. I have been attending it since it debuted in 2002, but it took a few years for me to learn it was run by Mike and Mia Kerz, cousins of Cuzz Gekas. Now, it is like a mini-reunion every year.
This year, I was really excited about several of the guests, including actor Steven Weber. Because we were first into the convention, we were the first to meet Weber and we had a few extra minutes to chat.
Weber actually being there was a matter of luck. He happened to be in town filming Chicago Med, which made him available to attend.
Also known for his role on Wings, Weber was great. When I mentioned Wings,Weber put his hands to his heart and state that meant a lot to him to hear. We chatted a bit about Chicago before letting him get to the rest of the fans. (There is a fine line between a nice chat and a lingerer.)
It's guests like Weber that make Flashback great every ear. I might be biased, but as I wrote, I was a fan before I knew who ran it. It really is a well-run and organized convention and that all goes back to Mike and Mia.
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Cuzz, Steven Weber and me in Rosemont, IL-Augsut 2026.
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