Another Anime Convention 2009

November 15, 2009

Another Anime Convention - Next Weekend.

If you are taken by the fantastic-ness of Japanese culture and anime and live in the New Hampshire region, you might want to start getting your Cosplay ready if you haven’t – or just buy a sword to show off while you attend Another Anime Convention next weekend!

Gather to meet new people with similar interests and take part in a slew of fun events like game shows, dances, videos, panels/workshops, screenings and more.

Some special guests to meet include Bill Rogers, Michele Knotz, Kyle Hebert, Chris Cason, The Penny Dreadfuls, Matthew Myers, Sin D’Angelo, and Robert “Sketch” Scholz.

Another Anime Convention 2009
November 20-22, 2009
Radisson Hotel
Nashua, New Hampshire

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Anime USA 2009

November 12, 2009

“Of Otaku, By Otaku, For Otaku”

If you live in the Virginia area and have a knack for anime and manga or just Japanese culture in general, you need to keep next weekend open on your calendars! Arlington, Virginia will be hosting Anime USA, a convention that brings almost 4,000 attendees yearly to its location.

Events like an Art Show, Artist Alley, Cosplay, Cosplay Chess, a Dealer Room, a Hall Coslpay, Host Club, Maid Café, and a steampunk-styled Gear-Masters Ball will certainly entertain for days along with screenings, game shows, and such.

Guests include Troy Baker, Jo Chen, Kaya, Yaya Han, Mohammad “Hawk” Haque, Allison Strom, Quaff, Mike Sinterniklaas, Dirk Tiede, J. Michael Tatum, and Dave Lister.

For more information visit the Anime USA website.

Anime USA 2009
November 20-22, 2009
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Arlington, VA

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Anime Overload 2009

October 9, 2009

Anime Overload - This Weekend!

Austin, Texas, your one stop festival for anime and pop culture is coming soon! This weekend is Anime Overload!

This event will feature anime screenings, guest and fan panels, a Hall Cosplay, a Masquerade/Cosplay Competition, an Artists’ Alley and a Dealers Room.

Guests will include Mr. 3000, Josh Grelle, DugFinn, Carli Mosier, Christopher Ayres, and Josh Grelle.
Anime Overloard is where the fun is at this summer!

See the Anime Overload website for more info.

NOTE: This year’s location has changed. Anime Overload will be held at the Crockett Center in Austin, just 3 miles from the original location.

Anime Overload
July 3-5, 2009
Crockett Center
Austin, TX

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New York Anime Festival 2009

September 16, 2009

Get Ready for the New York Anime Festival of 2009!

Gear up as your favorite Bleach or other Anime character and head on over to the ever popular New York Anime Festival at the end of this month!

NYAF is an annual convention with a focus on anime, video games, Japanese pop culture, and anything between!

Events include panels, workshops, a Hall Cosplay, Masquerade / Cosplay Competition, Artists’ Alley, Live Action Role Playing, fashion, food, and more!

Guests this year include AKB48, echostream, Gelatine, Zach Bolton, Mario Bueno, Kyle Hebert, Kokusyoku Sumire, Micah Solusod, Mike Sinterniklaas, Rachael Lillis, Monica Rial, Timothy Sullivan, Ichigo Pantsu, and Uncle Yo, to name a few.

For a full list of guests and further convention information, please visit the New York Anime Festival website.

New York Anime Festival 2009
September 25th – 27th
Jacob Javits Center
New York, New York

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Kumoricon ‘09

August 31, 2009

Kumoricon 2009 - Labory Day Weekend

Looking for something to do this Labor Day weekend? I can tell you what you should be doing – checking out Kumoricon!

Kumoricon prides itself in being Portland’s center of anime and a favorite place for anime fanatics. This year will mark their 7th year running and will feature the largest main events room held by Kumoricon ever!

Programming includes screenings, contests, panels, workshops, concerts, a dance, and more.
So grab your friends and spend the weekend creating memories to last a lifetime with fellow anime lovers!

Guests include Toshifumi Yoshida, The Anime Hunters, Jason Thompson, Last Stop Tokyo, Soul candy, Kaja and Phil Foglio, and a few others.

For more info, visit the Kumoricon website.

Kumoricon 2009
September 5-7, 2009
Hilton Portland and Executive Tower
Portland, Oregon

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Dragon*Con

August 18, 2009

Dragon*Con 2009

Holding the title of “largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the US,” Dragon*Con brings a gazillion things to do.

Dragon*Con features a little of the expected and unexpected activities found at a multi-genre convention. Amongst the regular convention are activities such as gaming, screenings, Art Shows, Artist Alley, and much more. Some things you may not expect to do at just any convention include joining the Guinness World Records by dancing to Michael Jackson’s Thriller or earn a Dragon*Con Toy, produced by MINDstyle and designed by Doktor A for Dragon*Con attendees!

For details about the convention and more, visit Dragon*Con’s website.

Dragon*Con 2009
September 4-7, 2009
Atlanta, Georgia

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Illinois Renaissance Festival 2009

August 17, 2009

Get ready for the Illinois Renaissance Festival!

Step back into time and relive the traditions of long ago with a full scale, live re-enactment at the Illinois Renaissance Festival!

The town of Cornwall, England is a merry little town full of happiness and wit. Join the townsfolk as they await the return of their honored Lord Stanbrough along with a visit from His Majesty, King Henry VIII. There will be two days of feasting and celebration along with performers and peddlers, gypsies, musicians, and merrimakers!

Enjoy a weekend full of stories presented by Lord Marrok, sharing glipses into the civilization of merry olde England, hear the sound of giant drums, observe the prowess of the Akita and bear-hunting dogs of the Samurai. See a picture of the warriors of the East and watch an actual battle between Marrock himself as he fights with a warrior to determine which culture reigns!

Experience this and much more at the Illinois Renaissance Festival. Visit the Illinois Renaissance Festival website for more details.

Illinois Renaissance Festival
August 29-30, 2009
Ellsworth Park
Danville, IL

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Travel Back in Time with Michigan Renaissance Festival

August 16, 2009

Michigan Renaissance Festival - Coming Soon!

Travel to the little English village of Hollygrove this month (through October) with Michigan Renaissance Festival. Experience life in the latter half of the 16th Century, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I while you wander around the streets with patrons, nobles, Vikings, pirates, wizards, rogues, wenches, and many other fantasy characters.

Other things one may see include swordfights, lane acts, festival stage acts, full contact joust shows, and fun activities and games for the entire family.

This festival will begin the weekend of August 22nd and 23rd and will last through October 3rd and 4th. A rundown of the weekend themes are below:

August 22-23: Wild Days & Amazing Knights
August 29-30: Highland Fling
September 5-7: Buccaneer Beer Fest
September 12-13: Wonders of the World
September 18: Festival Friday
September 19-20: Pirate’s High Seas Adventure
September 26-27: Harvest Huzzah
October 3-4: Sweet Endings

For detailed information on each weekend theme and the entire Michigan Renaissance Festival event, please visit the Michigan Renaissance Festival website.

Children and pets welcome.

Michigan Renaissance Festival
August 22nd – October 4th, 2009
10am – 7pm
Holly, Michigan

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Ravenshire Renaissance Faire

August 4, 2009

Ravenshire Renaissance Faire - A jolly good time.

In 17 days the Ravenshire Renaissance Faire will take place in Palisade, Colorado! August 21st through 23rd, renaissance and pirate enthusiasts will join together in the village of Ravenshire for a weekend of magic, mirth, and great food and wares!

This faire is unique as it features a blend of both the Renaissance Era of 1550 and the 18th Century Pirates. To fully enjoy the experience, go in your period attire (ideas available at their website). Also bring your Medieval and Pirate Swords – but remember to keep then sheathed and peace-tied at all times.

Kings, Queens, Pirates and Gypsies and children are welcome to enjoy the days full of merriment and chivalry along with looting and the wreaking of piratey havoc!

Ravenshire Renaissance Faire 2009
August 21 - 23, 2009
Palisade Riverbend Park
Palisade, Colorado

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Gen Con Indy 2k9

July 29, 2009

Hoosiers: Prepare Thyselves for Gen Con Indy - coming soon!

Gen Con Indy is of the biggest, longest running gaming conventions in the world, with 40 years under their belts. With tons of things to do you will surely not be bored at this convention!

Play all weekend, meet fellow enthusiasts, check out the most recent games and editions. There will also be Anime Screenings, Fan Panels, Workshops, an Art Show, Dealers’ Room, tons of games including Role Playing Games, Tabletop Games, and even a Children’s Programming Track!

So get ready for some fun in the Indy area and experience all of the regular, exciting convention activities and then some!

Gen Con Indy
August 13-16, 2009
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, IN

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