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‘Buffy’s’ Nicholas Brendan Slaying His Demons With Humor

June 23rd, 2018
‘Buffy’s’ Nicholas Brendan Slaying His Demons With Humor

It’s been a problematic decade for Nicholas Brendan, but the actor and writer seems to be getting his life back together, traveling around the country talking about his battles with depression, which have led to alcohol problems and arrests that have tainted his legacy over the past decade. Brendan, best known for playing the wise-cracking Xander Harris on cult TV hit “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” from 1997-2003, and writing for the “Buffy” comic book since 2014, is taking steps to get his life back on track after several arrests over the past few years related to domestic violence and alcohol.... Read More

Out And About At Planet Funk Con!

June 23rd, 2018
Out And About At Planet Funk Con!

Hundreds of people slammed into Moline’s TaxSlayer Center Friday night for the first day of the Planet Funk Con! The inaugural day of the event featured appearances by Nicholas Brendan (Xander of “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” fame) as well as Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Max Mittelman, Samantha Newark, Brian Colin, Mogchelle, Brad Jones, 501st, Droid Builders and more! The convention continues Saturday Jun 23 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline). A one-day ticket is $10. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult! To purchase tickets online, go to https://www.ticketmaster.com/Planet-Funk-Con-tickets/artist/2437813?tm_link=artist_artistvenue_module.  Read More