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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ConnectiCon 2009

July 22, 2009

Connecticut’s Very Own Multi-Genre Convention!

ConnectiCon is putting on over 7,000 hours of programming during their annual 3-day event at the end of this month! From comics to anime, console games, board games, table top miniatures, sci-fi, fantasy, and more, there is fun to be had for all!

You can find three 24-hour screening rooms, 5 panel rooms, 3 workshop rooms, 2,500 seating main events hall, several 4-hours lots of roleplaying games, over 100 systems for free play thanks to GameStop! There is also a web comic charity auction!

Guests will include: Matt Boyd, Arthur Daniel, Tony Janning, Darren Gendron, Chris “Kilika” Malone, Amira Sa’id, Cristina Vee, and more.

Prices at the door are $60 for weekend, $30 for Friday, $40 for Saturday, and $25 for Sunday.

For more information, please visit the ConnectiCon website.

ConnectiCon 2009
July 31 – August 2, 2009
Connecticut Convention Center
Hartford, CT

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Washington Renaissance Fantasy Faire

July 21, 2009

Washington: Get ready for 3 weekends of enchantment and fun!

Be part of the magical age of chivalry at the Washington Renaissance Fantasy Faire this coming August. You can experience gypsy dancing, sword fighting, story telling, jousting and equestrian events, and more. You can even learn how to sword fight at The First Knight Academy!

There will also be face painting, costume rentals, jesters, bag pipers and chess competitions!
For three entire weekends you can sit back and relax while listening to music of the olde world and enjoy a time of merriment and gladness! This is a family friendly event.

For more information including directions, visit the Washington Renaissance Fantasy Faire website.

Washington Renaissance Fantasy Faire
August 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 2009
Maris Farms
Buckley Washington

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Comic-Con International: San Diego

July 21, 2009

Comic-Con San Diego is almost here!

Come to a place where comic book fans, anime, gamers, fantasy fanatics and the like can unite for an entire weekend! Comic-Con San Diego is the largest of its kind! You can literally be endlessly entertained for 4 whole days at the 40th anniversary of this mega-convention!

Programming will include panels, seminars, workshops with comic book professionals, previews of upcoming films, awards ceremonies, a masquerade, cosplay contest, and the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival! There will also be creenings, game rooms, and much more!

A massive lineup of guests are listed on their website. Just a sneak preview of who you might run into: Eric Jones, Jim Lee, Darick Robertson, Steve Blum, Mike Royer, Charles Vess, Gene Yang, Kara Kibuishi, Patrick Oliphant, Bryan Lee O’Malley, and many more.

If you want to attend for all four days, $75 is your rate. For further information, please visit the Comic-Con San Diego website.

Comic-Con International: San Diego 2009
July 23-26, 2009
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California

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AniMix 09

July 8, 2009

“Where Anime and Gamers Unite!”

Are you looking for a date but having a really hard time finding that person? No, we aren’t starting a dating website, but we are going to tell you about a fun dating show at AniMix in Killeen, Texas next weekend! On Friday 3 men will compete to win the hearts of a lucky woman, and on Saturday 3 women compete for a lucky man’s heart. The convention planners are still accepting entries! See the AniMix website for more detiails! You just might be granted the opportunity to find the love of your life next weekend.

Love isn’t your thing? Or perhaps you are already married, or might as well be. Well, there is much more to do at AniMix beyond the romantic kind of thing. Screenings, an AMV Contest, dances, karaoke, Hall Cosplay and Contest, Artists’ Alley and much more will be happening all weekend.

Or perhaps you just want to meet some famous people. How about Chuck Huber or Blake Shepard, Heidi Slade or J. Shannon Weaver? These are just a few of the special guests expected to show their faces next weekend at the convention.

Prices at the door are $45 for the weekend, $20 Friday; $20 Saturday; $10 Sunday. Pre-registration is closed.

For more information go to AniMix.

AniMix 2009
July 17-19, 2009
Plaza Hotel and Conference Center
Killeen, TX

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The Labyrinth of Jareth Ball

July 2, 2009

“The LOJ Fantasy Masquerade Ball is a weekend of enchantment. Inspiration and fantasy meld under mask and cloak where nobles dance in the Faerie Court and legends take precious breath. Here is where our dreams are born. . .The Labyrinth”

The lights will dim and the faries, goblins, and other mythical creatures will come out to play. This Labyrinth of Jareth is a masquerade held every July at Henry Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This event will feature acts, wandering performers, and other imaginative surroundings. The ball is based on Venetian Histories, Celtic Faeries and Goblin Lore.

A wide array of people, including costume designers, fantasy artists, and special effect crews are often present at this event each year. This event is open to anyone, so you can join in the fun!

For more information, please visit the Labyrith of Jareth website.

The Labyrinth of Jareth Ball XII
July 10th and July 11th
Henry Fonda MusicBox Theatre
Hollywood Walk of Stars
Los Angeles, CA

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