Tattoo Convention

Connoisseurs and owners of fine body art gather today at the Uptown Theater for the 2nd Annual Real Deal Tattoo Convention, a showcase of skulls, Tasmanian devils, dancing hula girls and the logos of hair metal bands inked on human flesh and displayed for the curious. Artists from all over the country will demonstrate technique and display examples of their work, some of them on butts; contact your favorite artist in advance for an appointment. Saturday and Sunday, awards will be presented for Best Traditional, Japanese, Tribal, Black and Gray, Sleeve, Full Back, Best Overall Male, Best Overall Female and Best Tattoo of the Day.

Sept. 12-14, 2008