Twi-hards converge at the Gusman
Sergio Diaz encountered more than Michael Welch as he was introduced to the Miami Twi-hards.
Walking into the Gusman center for the first time, the first thing I notice is the amazing architecture and the way the entire place is dramatically set up – just awesome. Complete with a really neat green-screen photo booth where fans are able to take photos immersing them into the Twilight universe. The locale is abuzz with excitement and everyone scuttles left and right erratically, like roaches, snatching things from either the merchandise table or the concession stand. I see one fan that is literally jumping with excitement as her boy dons Vampire eyes *cue Twilight screams*. {Click here for images from the event} I rip her politely from the merchandise line and she is more than happy to give me an interview.
Fan Interview with Arrienne – here
Spinlight City’s music blazes through the entire house. It’s my first time hearing them but I must admit they are pretty damn good. You can find them on the Eclipse soundtrack, of course. I walk down into the massive auditorium/theatre area and it is vast – two floors and every wall covered in highly detailed statues with what looks like an aqua light shining on them revealing the elaborate gold/gold-plated trim. Where the hell am I again? “ahhhhhhh!” The screams bust my ears as a Y100 (the local radio station) DJ walks on stage and immediately introduces Michael Welch.
