• The event of the year is HERE! Vulgarthon 2006 brings the event home to Red Bank, New Jersey. We’ll be on hand tomorrow to take in the spectacle, meet and greet, and be your eyes and ears from the event. If technical difficulties don’t hurt us, we’ll be reporting live throughout the day with the latest breaking news, stories, photos and more. So, if you couldn’t score a ticket or make it to the event, be sure and stop by tomorrow. We’ll make ya feel like you’re there with us. Should be a fantastic time.

As always, we’d like to remind the returnees as well as the newcomers that there’s some great tips and tricks to use throughout a ‘Thon. We’ve also scoured the boards and, thanks to some already in town, gathered up details for those of you arriving in tonight or early tomorrow morning as we are. So read on for all you need to know to be prepared:

• Parking: Parking is at a premium in Red Bank, and there’s only one lot close to the theater — The others are a bit of a hike. The GOOD news is that the lot won’t be full with locals due to it being a workday, and meters need to be fed every four hours. 25 cents per half hour. So, doing the math, from 9-6 (when the meters are checked) it’s going to run you $4.50 in quarters. Come prepared. It’s still cheaper than paying a parking ticket, trust us. Also: The earlier you get there, the easier time you’ll have snagging a spot. If you miss the main lot, Ming’s been kind enough to highlight the other options for you in this nice aerial shot.
• Cameras & Video: Ming has the complete word – “Still cameras will be allowed into the theater but they may not be used while a movie is playing. Feel free to use them at the post-movie Q&A’s, in the lobby and in the theater between movies.

  Anyone caught taking photos while a movie is playing will be ejected without a refund and all media and cameras will be confiscated. This includes all film, digital and cellphone cameras.

  Video cameras will not be permitted anywhere inside the theater. If you must have one on you please keep it inside a bag or case and do not attempt to bring it out at any time inside the theater. Anyone caught capturing footage while a movie is playing will be ejcted without a refund and all media and cameras will be confiscated. ”

  And yes, folks, this goes for digital cameras that take video, too — Don’t try using it. We’ll be watching. Just enjoy the show, and be sure and take some nice stills of the event to send to us for our coverage!

• Secret Stash Hours: You need to pick up your tickets at the Stash. The pickup area is located in the back of the store. Here’s the store’s hours this week:

  Jay & Silent Bob’s Secret Stash Hours – May 29th – June 2nd:

  Monday May 29th: 11:00am – 6:00pm
  Tuesday May 30th: 11:00am – 9:00pm
  Wednesday May 31st: 7:30am – 10:30pm*
  Thursday June 1st: 9:00am – 10:00pm*
  Friday June 2nd: 9:00am – 6:00pm
  * May be open later depending on volume of people.

• What you get in your packet: You’ll find out what theater you’re assigned to, along with a movie schedule, directions/map for Quick Stop/RST Video in Leonardo, armband, and nametag.The movie schedule is AMAZING and as follows:

  Theater One

  10am-12pm Super Secret Movie #1
  12pm-2pm small town gay bar
  2pm-5pm Jersey Girl Extended
  5pm-6:30pm Dinner BreakBig Helium Dog
  6:30pm-8:30pm Super Secret Movie #2
  8:30pm-10:30pm Oh What a Lovely Tea Party

  Theater Two

  10am-12pm small town gay bar
  12pm-2pm Super Secret #1
  2pm-4pm Oh what a lovely tea party
  4pm-5:30pm Dinner BreakBig Helium Dog
  5:30pm-8:30pm Jersey Girl Extended
  8:30pm-10:30pm Super secret Movie #2

  Yes, BHD plays during Dinner Break, so if you wanna see it again (or for the first time) pack yourself some grub to munch on. Brian Lynch is under the weather and sadly unable to attend the thon to present his film.

  ALSO — Yes, that’s right, TWO super secret films. Plus you east coasters are just gonna LOVE Jersey Girl extended. So be ready for an amazing day tomorrow and Thursday.

• Seating tips: Seats are first come, first served. Try and pick seats you like when you get there, and keep them for the event. Moving around just confuses things. Bring a jacket or some other non valuable to mark it. And folks — If a seat’s taken, don’t take it. Also, remember these are SOLD OUT shows — So keeping those empty chairs in the middle and around you won’t do much good, they’ll just be taken eventually. So pack it in, folks, and find some good friends to sit close. We’ll be hanging out for 12 hours or so. And if you wanna say hi — Look for us in the back of theater one, our usual hangout at the show. We’ll be the dudes snapping photos and doing live updates via laptop. Don’t be a stranger. Say hi.
• Weather: The absolute PERFECT day to hang outside between flicks, waiting in line, and the like. Partly Sunny in Red Bank with a high of 77 degrees and a low of just 64. GOTTA LOVE THAT!!!!

That about does it, folks — We’re expecting major excitement tomorrow and quite possibly the best Vulgarthon…Heck, the best View Askew EVENT…EVER. See you tomorrow, bright and early!