If you're at all interested in comics then you might want to check out this recent Seattle Times article on Comixtravaganza which is going on throughout the month of January:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2008596618_zart07comix.html
M.E.W. LLC is proud to present the first annual M.E.W. Convention in Vancouver, Washington. M.E.W. will take place at the Red Lion at the Quay from December 30th, 2008 through January 1st, 2009. M.E.W. is a New Year's cross genre celebration offering a diverse programming lineup of anime, costuming, fantasy, gaming, manga, science fiction, and much, much, more.
M.E.W. is pleased to welcome The Slants and A-Key-Kyo as our honored guests.
Two years after forming their unique and highly acclaimed band “The Slants” are bringing Chinatown Dance Rock convention scene, nation, world, and now to M.E.W. convention. This six member synth-pop band has received rave reviews from local papers and international magazines alike. With a beat to “melt your face off”, “The Slants” will ring in the New Year in style.
A-Key-Kyo specializes in J-Pop and great attitude as they bring you covers of anime theme songs with flare. They’ve kicked off conventions and performed for large audiences at festivals and conventions throughout the Northwest. A-Key-Kyo will bring you in for the music you know and leave you happy to know them and their sweet brand of live music.
Events at this years M.E.W. include a New Year’s Eve dance with A-Key-Kyo and The Slants, costume and cosplay choreography competitions, black light karaoke, an AMV contest, interactive panels, artist and writers workshops, RPGs (role playing games), board games, CCGs (collectible card games), console gaming and LAN (local area network) gaming. In addition to event programming, there will also be an art show, exhibitors’ hall and artists’ alley, craft area, viewing room and a cross genre library filled with manga, sci-fi and fantasy novels and books.
If you can't make it M.E.W. in person this year, you can also visit M.E.W.'s online celebration on the official website. Many of the panels and main events will be posted or streaming live. Online participants may submit mp3s readings of their written work and panels in text or power point format. Artist and writers are encouraged to submit their work for online viewing and competitions.
About Manga and Exotic Worlds LLC:
M.E.W. is an independent business based in Beaverton, Oregon whose mission is to promote creativity and imagination through all forms and mediums of art and literacy. Fans, writers and artists alike are encouraged to have fun, connect and exchange ideas through events, forums, web content and meetings. For more information, visit www.mewcon.com.
Jet City Retro is this weekend. Reports are already coming in.
Comics for the People in Portland for Stumptown - Portland Mercury
Geek Girls Gone Wild in Calgary For Comic Expo- Calgary Herald
A wrap up of a Stargate Convention held earlier this month in Vancouver BC.
Another wrap up but this one is from the All Fur Fun convention in Spokane, Washington.
Film festival rises from underground in Calgary - Calgary Herald
"Is J.K. Rowling the Next George Lucas, but not in a good way?" - Film.com
A roundup of various news reports on this past weekends New York Comic Con.
Here's a profile/interview done last year of Something Weird Video, which is based in Lynnwood, WA. (May not be safe for work.)
A Ohio based anime convention is the first anime event to use RFID technology at their 2008 convention. Here's the report.
J.K. Rowling is in court to fight the publishing of a fan book about Harry Potter. The WSJ chimes in with how she's doing in public opinion.
The Anchorage Daily News covers how to Make Manga.
Here's a couple links to reviews of last weekends Portland Comic Book Show.
Paperback Reader
The Wright Opinion
In late February, it was announced that a new type of anime event would be taking place in Vancouver, Washington. Active Anime was able to track down the founder for an interview here?
Some new toy events taking place in Victoria, BC.
Victoria's Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair
April 20th, 2008
Victoria, BC Canada
http://www.cherrybombtoys.com/
GottaCon
Feb. 6-8, 2009
Victoria, BC Canada
http://www.gottacon.com/
The mayor of Portland has declared the month of April 2008 as Portland Comics Month.
A Florida newspapers covers the challenges of writing science fiction stories here.
Tickets are now available for the Locus Awards which will be presented at a venue in Seattle June 21, 2008.
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