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Latest Renee News

27 August 2023

Yes, I'm still alive! Sorry for the quiet nature of the site but it's about to get very busy and exciting! We have nearly 200 items and they are incredibly cool!

Renee has been SO gracious in donating some of her incredible art. You have to check them out

Autographed Renee O'Connor Art: "Tiger" Metal Print 11 x 14

Autographed Renee O'Connor Art: "Blue Ocean" Metal Print 12 x 18

The countdown to the 2023 AUSXIP Charity Auction has started! The Auction Catalog is now available (PDF),
The Auction FAQ is now available.

You have 5 days to go through the extensive catalog (nearly 200 items) and bookmark them. You either click on the image or the item description to get to the auction page for the item.

Auction Catalog
https://ausxip.com/auction/AUSXIPAuctionCatalog2023.pdf

Auction FAQ
https://ausxip.com/auction/auction-faq

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

BATTLE ON!
MaryD

 

28 June 2023

The WGA Strike - Xena Picket is on TODAY

The WGA Strike:  #Xena Picket is on TODAY (28 June)

Where: NBCU Universal, 3969 Lankershim Blvd, Studio City 91604

Time: PDT 10 am to 2pm

Cast & Writers: Renee O'Connor, Steven L. Sears, Katherine Fugate and more.

Food is being sponsored by Rob Tapert, Lucy Lawless and Katherine Fugate!

Xena costumes are encouraged! Let's show our support for our Xena Writers!

Xenite Memorial Service for Tiger Tyler!

• Xenite Memorial: A moving memorial service honoring Tiger’s life was held on June 24, 2023. Her family and Xenites were present. Her wife, Marilyn Edwards, and friends, including Steven L. Sears and Renee O’Connor spoke. Watch the video now.

 

25 June 2023

WGA Strike - Message from Katherine Fugate

• WGA Update: Katherine Fugate Message Xena Themed Picket Plus Renee, Rob and Lucy Involved!
  Message from Katherine Fugate about the Special PICKET SCHEDULE for next Wednesday, June 28th from 10am to 2pm - It's Xena themed! Renee O'Connor will be there, Rob Tapert, Lucy Lawless and Katherine are sponsoring the lunch!

 

11 June 2023

WGA Strike - Xena Writers

 Renee will be attending the WGA Xena Writers Event on June 28, 2023!

• WGA Strike: Join Xena Writers and Special Guests on June 28, 2023!

04 June 2023

Renee's new art (to raise money for The House of Bards) on her Official Instagram Account

• The Tiger (I have a thing for Big Cats and Renee's art)
• The Sea (this is unbelievably STUNNING piece of art!)
• The Turtles!

 

20 April 2023

House of Bards New Production and Message From Renee!

Renee is producing / directing a new show at the Grand Annex in San Pedro: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare

Message from Renee about the show

Dear Friends, Family, and Patrons of the House of Bards Theatre Company,

Please join me for our enchanting production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. An immersive, magical forest, and its inhabitants, are waiting to catch your imaginations and your hearts!

A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare
Performing at the Grand Annex, 434 6th Street, San Pedro, California

Performances Dates: April 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, and May 5, 6, 7.

FRIDAYS, SATURDAY, 7:30 PM
SUNDAYS 2:00PM

Also, tickets are available for our Live Stream, broadcast from the Grand Annex.
April 22, 2023
SATURDAY, 7:30 PM

Tickets are available at https://www.HouseofBards.org

Many Thanks,

Renee O'Connor-Sura, Artistic Producer

 

25 March 2023

House of Bards

• Renee gives an exclusive look into how Puck will be portrayed in the upcoming product of A Midsummer Night's Dream
• House of Bards introduces the creative team for our upcoming play, A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Xena Press Roundup

• Greek Boston Who Were the Maenads of Greek Mythology?
• Unlikely But Iconic TV Duos, Ranked Xena as #1
• Best Recurring Characters on Xena: Warrior Princess, Ranked

 

18 February 2023

Xena Conventions

• Creation Announces 2024 Salute to Xena Con in Burbank!

15 February 2023

Happy Birthday Renee!!

 

14 February 2023

Cyclone Gabrielle Batters New Zealand

Well Cyclone Gabrielle has battered New Zealand over the last few days. Unfortunately two people have lost their lives and so many have had major damage to their homes.

Another shocking development was Amber Rhodes (Amber was Renee's double on the show) had her home demolished by Gabrielle.

• There is now a fundraising page where you can donate if you want to help out. More info here

 

11 February 2023

The House of Bards News! Renee sent out a new message via her official FB page

April 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and May 5, 6, 7

 

 

07 September 2022

Xena Art

• Added: Patricia Parker's art gallery
• Updated: Saul Trabal's Gallery with new artwork

04 September 2022

AUSXIP Charity Auction

Thank you Xenites for yet another awesome auction result!

• 2022 AUSXIP Charity Auction Ends!

Xena

• Happy Birthday Xena!

 

02 September 2022

The 16th Annual AUSXIP Charity Auction is now live!
https://charity.ausxip.com

Xena Art

• We welcome Patricia Parker to the AUSXIP Xena Art Gallery! She has created a STUNNING Xena and Gabrielle artwork!

Theatre: 1984

• Renee's  House of Bards production George Orwell's 1984 is heading to the Grand Annex Theatre in San Pedro from 17, 18, 19, 20, 26 and 27 November. Tickets now available!

 

 

10 August 2022

AUSXIP Charity Auction

• The catalog of goodies on the 16th Annual AUSXIP Charity Auction will be dropping next week. I keep trying to release it but keep getting more stuff which only pushes the catalog release back. It's a nice problem to have!
• Registrations are now open BUT they will close soon. Sign up now or miss out https://charity.ausxip.com

House of Bards News

• Renee is directing a new House of Bards production in November 2022. HOB will be bringing George Orwell's 1984 to the stage! Renee has announced the new show on her official instagram account. Read more here

 

24 June 2022

The following was posted by Renee on her Insta account

Save the date!! On 7/28/22 I will be the one of the guests for the next LIVE! Armchair ArtWalk Tour, for a discussion of “Actors on Actors” with host Linda Grimes and actress Rachel Levy. Zoom registration is required for the LIVE Armchair, please go to https://tinyurl.com/36snnrrd

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This will be a live stream on their official Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/SPWArtsDistrict 

 

25 April 2022

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

There's only 3 more peformances of the House of Bards' The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. The final performance on May 1 will have something special included - for those that can't be there, you can live stream it! Check out the dates of the last performances. I'm going to enjoy the show via streaming. If you are in on the East Coast of Oz, then it starts at 7 AM on the 2 May.

Dates and Times:⁠

Fri, April 29, 2022 @ 7:30 PM⁠
Sat, April 30, 2022 @ 7:30 PM⁠
Sun, May 1, 2022 @ 2:00 PM

To buy tickets for the in person performance go here: https://house-of-bards-theatre-company.ticketleap.com/the-tragedy-of-romeo-and-juliet/

To buy tickets for the May 1 streaming tix go here: https://house-of-bards-theatre-company.ticketleap.com/live-stream-performance/

 

 

20 April 2022

Message from Renee on Facebook

Renee O'Connor

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is opening this Friday, April 22nd.
Get your tickets today at https://www.HouseofBards.org

LIVE STREAMING MAY 1ST, from our closing show at 2:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Repost from @warnergrand_grandannex

The Romeo and Juliet cast is rehearsing hard for opening night next week!

From left to right: Balthazar, Peter, Juliet, Abram, Prince, Lady Montague, Lord Montague, Nurse, Gregory, Benvolio, Tybalt, Friar Lawrence, Servant, Paris, Mercutio, Lord Capulet, Romeo, Lady Capulet, and the Director Renee O'Connor.⁠
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Dates and Times:⁠
Fri, April 22, 2022 @ 7:30 PM⁠
Sat, April 23, 2022 @ 7:30 PM⁠
Sun, April 24, 2022 @ 2:00 PM⁠
Fri, April 29, 2022 @ 7:30 PM⁠
Sat, April 30, 2022 @ 7:30 PM⁠
Sun, May 1, 2022 @ 2:00 PM

 

 

 

 

8 April 2022

Romeo and Juliet Update! Message from Renee

Renee sent a messsage on Facebook about the upcoming Romeo & Juliet production she is directing. Wish I could go to this show!

Hi Friends!
If you live in Los Angles, please come see our show! I am directing an energetic and classically romantic production of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, with a stellar Cast and Creative Team. There are six shows and a live stream.

Don't miss us!! SIX VIBRANT SHOWS, offering limited seating, with live musical accompaniment, only at The Grand Annex, in the Arts District of San Pedro, California. Live Stream broadcast from the closing show, on May 1st, 2:00 Pacific Standard Time All Tickets available now: April 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and May 1st. https://www.HouseofBards.org

 

27 February 2022

Upcoming House of Bards Show - Romeo and Juliet!

The  House of Bards has a new show in April. Interesting list of actors including Steven L. Sears!
ROMEO & JULIET Only Six performances with limited seating.
Opening April 22, 2022. Renee's daughter, Iris, plays the role of Juliet!

2022 Production of William Shakespeare's ROMEO & JULIET
APRIL 22 - MAY 1, 2022 FIRDAYS, SATURDAY, 7:30 PM SUNDAYS 2:00PM

Tickets will go on sale March 1, 2022. www.houseofbards.org

 

26 February 2022

Adrienne Wilkinson Raffle

• Win a 2022 Salute To Xena Convention Ticket and 2022 Xenite Retreat Ticket!

 

15 February 2022

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RENEE!!!

Today is Renee's birthday and we want to wish her all the very best!

01 February 2022

Renee Directing Romeo & Juliet

• Renee has announced she is going to be directing Romeo & Juliet and and that cast announcements will be announced soon!

Renee's Art

• New Renee Art on Renee's Official Instagram Account

11 January 2022

The Xena Image Galleries have been updated on AUSXIP!

Episode Stills

• Gabrielle (standlone) Images
• Xena and Gabrielle (standlone) Images
• Behind The Scenes
• Behind The Scenes - Who's Gurkhan

10 January 2022

MaryD Art

My art galleries have been restored

• Xena Episode Art Seasons 01-06
• Gabrielle
• Xena and Gabrielle
• Fan Fiction Covers
• Subtext Virtual Season
• Renee O'Connor Art

Xena Images

The Xena Image Galleries have been restored

• The Xena Episode Stills Galleries for Seasons 1 - 6
• The Xenaverse Art Galleries - Featuring Xenaverse Artists
• Aiglon's Art Gallery

 

01 January 2022

HERE'S TO A SAFE NEW YEAR!

Wishing everyone a safe 2022. Keep yourselves and your family safe. Wishing everyone the best for 2022.

MaryD

19 December 2021

Renee's Art!

• Renee Hosts HOB Fundraiser with Her Art

08 November 2021

Renee & Lucy

• Renee and Lucy Compete on 2021 Tiny Kitchen Tastemade 

 

28 October 2021

Renee on My Life is Murder

• Images: Renee in My Life is Murder Season 2 Episode 10

27 October 2021

MaryD's Blog

• When The Jacaranda Trees Bloom

Xena

• Lucy Wants To Return For Xena Reboot To Pass On Mantle & Retire
• DC: 10 TV Heroes Exactly Like Wonder Woman - Including Xena

18 October 2021

Renee O'Connor

My Life is Murder

• Renee Posts Photos from My Life is Murder...
• My Life is Murder Season 2 Episode 10 (with Renee O'Connor)
• Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor Talk Reuniting for MY LIFE IS MURDER - nerdist.com

Beauty and the Beast

• Photos: Behind The Scenes of Beauty and the Beast with Renee

 

16 October 2021

Renee / My Life is Murder

• 'Xena' stars Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor reunite after 20 years

10 October 2021

Renee & Lucy

• Renee and Lucy Spotted in Austin
• Lucy and Renee Compete on Tiny Kitchen Cook-Off!

 

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