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Cons & Confusion The almost accurate convention listing of the B.T.C.! We try to list every WHO event, and any SF event near Buffalo. updated: Aug 2 2018 to add an SF/DW/Trek/Anime/etc. event; send information to: [email protected] 2018 DATE local EVENT NAME WHERE TYPE WEBSITE LINK AUG 3-5 NC WIZARD WORLD Winston Salem, NC traveling media con wizardworld.com Sean Pertwee, Robin Lord Taylor, David Mazouz, Henry Winkler, & more AUG 3-5 Chic FLASHBACK: CHICAGO HORROR CON Crown Plaza, O'Hare airp. ALL HORROR http://www.flashbackweekend.com/ Brad & Fiona Dourif, F13 reunion with 5 'Jason's, Svengoolie, & more AUG 4-6 ALL SAILOR MOON: SUPER S local Regal Cinemas new anime film https://www.fathomevents.com/ AUG 4-5 Roch ANI BASH Seneca Park Longhouse FREE party at park http://anibash.webs.com/ Zaka Aurora Idols, "the D" DJ, AUG 4-5 NYS PLATTSBURGH COMIC CON Crete Civic Ctr, Plattsburgh media & comics https://www.plattsburghcomiccon.com/ Brian O'Halloran, Scott Schiaffo, Brian harnois, Rusty Gilligan, & More AUG 4-5 NE BRITISH FEST CONVENTION Comfort Inn, Omaha, NE all things British https://britishfest.weebly.com/ AUG 4 BUF SUPERHEROES DAY Clarence Hollow farmers mrkt www.clarencefarmersmarket.com AUG 10-12 T.O. EARPER HOMESTEAD CON Westin, Tor. Airport Wy Earp Con https://www.ehconcanada.com/ Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon, Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell, more cast & crew AUG 10-12 Bos FAN EXPO - BOSTON downtown Conv ctr huge media & comic http://bostoncomiccon.com/ Catherine Tate, William Shatner, Brent Spiner, Billy Dee Williams, Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood, & more AUG 11 Buf SUPERHERO / BISON NITE Coca Cola Field heros & baseball game bisons.com AUG 16-18 Buf USED BOOK SALE Central Library, downtown HUGE book sale www.buffalolib.org/libraries AUG 16-20 CA WORLDCON 76 SAN JOSE, CA HUGE TRADITIONAL SF www.worldcon76.org/ Spider Robinson, Chelsea Quinn Yarbo, many others AUG 17-19 MI MICHIGAN COMIC CON Cobo Hall, Detroit comics & media https://michigancomiccon.com/ Nichelle Nichols, Cary Elwes, Ray Park, Kevin J Anderson, Timothy Zahn & more AUG 17-19 NYC LIBERTY CITY ANIME CON Marriott Marquis - Times Squ BIG anime event https://libertycityanimecon.com/ AUG 17-19 CT TERRIFICON MOHEGAN SUN CASINO! comic & media con http://www.terrificon.com/ Lou Ferrigno, Jon Bernthal, Pom Klementieff, Henry Wrinkler, Jim Starlin, Neal Adams, & more AUG 17-19 NYC Creation-Outlander Meadowlands Expo Ctr TV series tribute https://www.creationent.com Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Graham McTavish, Stephen Walters, Steven Cree, & More AUG 17-19 MD POTTERVERSE Bethesda North Marriott BIG H Potter event https://potterversecon.com Dan Fogler, Miriam Margolyes, Simon Fisher-Becker, Jon Campling, Tolga Safer, Trevor Butterfield (SFX) AUG 18 Tor. COSPLAY MATSURI 2018 Ont Science Ctr, Cosplay event http://cosplaymatsuri.com/ Bamzy, Mel Colley, more pro-cosplayers AUG 23-26 CHI WIZZARD WORLD Stephens Conv Ctr big comic & media wizardworld.com Gillian Anderson & David Duchovny,James Marsters, Nichelle Nichols, Matt Ryan, Henry Winkler, 'Outlander' & 'Girl Meets World' casts AUG 24-26 BUF CARNIVAL OF PARAHORROR Central Terminal anything paranormal https://www.parahorror.com/ Steve Railsback, Tom Atkins, David Howard Thornton, John Steadman, Jack Kenna, Amy Lis, & More AUG 30 - SEPT 2 Tor FAN EXPO CANADA downtown conv. Ctr. HUGE MEDIA/COMIC CON www.fanexpocanada.com KAREN GILLIAN & M J Fox, Wm Shatner, Evangeline Lilly, Mark Sheppard, Lucy Lawless & Renee O'Connor, Robin Lord Taylor & more AUG 30- SEPT 3 Atl. DRANGON CON 2018 Hyatt Regency, Atlanta HUGE media & geek con http://www.dragoncon.org/ Peter Capaldi, John & Carol Barrowman, Pearl Mackie, and over 200 more SEPT 6-8 UT FAN X -SALT LAKE COMIC CONV. Salt Palace Conv Ctr regional comiccon https://www.fanxsaltlake.com/ David Tennant (6 & 7 only), Dick Van Dyke, Lucy Lawless, Paige O'Hara, Kevin Sorbo, etc. SEPT 7-9 OR ROSE CITY COMIC CON Portland Conv Ctr regional comiccon https://rosecitycomiccon.com/ David Tennant (8 & 9 only), J & C Barrowman, Gates Mcfadden, Linda Blair, Joonas Suotamo & more SEPT 7-9 BUF QUEEN CITY CONQUEST downtown conv. Ctr. fan-run gaming event http://queencityconquest.com/ Stacy Dellorfano, Eloy Lasanta, Lysa Chen, Emily Morgan SEPT 7-9 NYC Creation- The Vampire Diaries TV series tribute https://www.creationent.com SEPT 8-9 Roc ROC CON Kodak Center local comic & media https://roccon.net/ Denise Crosby, Tim Russ, Alison MacInnis, Chester Rushing, Brutus Beefcake, Taimak, Steve Cardena, Vic Mignogna, & more SEPT 14-16 Buf BUFFALO COMIC CON downtown Conv. Ctr. comics, amine, & more http://buffalocomicon.com/index.php Jeremy Palko, Catherine Sutherland, Nakia Burrise, George Lowe, Via Bella, more SEPT 14-16 Erie ERIE COMIC CON Bayfront Conv Ctr, Erie, PA media & comics https://eriepromotions.com/comicon-erie Falk Hentschel, Jason Faunt, Brian O'Halloran, Randy Havens, Michael Koske, Ron Marz, Graham Nolan & more SEPT 14-16 Cinc CINCINNATI COMIC EXPO Duke Energy Conv Ctr meida & comics http://cincinnaticomicexpo.com Levar Burton, Camren Bicondonva, Summer Glau, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, & more SEPT 14-16 NJ J1-CON 2018 Showboat Hotel, Atlantic City anime & gaming http://j1con.com/ Erica Mendez, Ian Sinclair, David Vincent, Greg Houser, Brian Newton, Black Tribbles SEPT 14-16 Phil KEYSTONE COMICCON Phil. Conv. Ctr. regional comiccon http://www.keystonecomiccon.com/Home/ Catherine Tate, John Barrowman, Frank Miller, Fabian Nicieza, & more SEPT 21-28 WA DR WHO CRUISE SEATTLE, WA - Astoria, OR -San Francisco, CA - Victoria BC, CA http://www.scificruise.com/ Wendy Padbury, Frazer Hines, Ian McNeice, Andrew Cartmel & more SEPT 21-23 TX WIZARD WORLD Austin, TX conf. ctr. media & comics wizardworld.com PETER CAPALDI, PEARL MACKIE,(both FRI. & SAT. only!) Kevin Sorbo, Henry Wrinkler, & more. SEPT 21-23 FL MEGACON TAMPA BAY Tampa Conv. Ctr media & comics https://www.megacontampabay.com PETER CAPALDI, PEARL MACKIE,(both SUN. only!) Potter's Phelphs Bros., several ST:NG and Gotham stars. SEPT 21-23 CDA EXMONTON EXPO Edmonton Expo Ctr regional comic con https://www.edmontonexpo.com/en/home.html MATT SMITH (Sat only), John Barrowman, Mark Sheppard, Karl Urban, SEPT 22 ONT FOREST CITY COMICON London (ONT) Conv. Ctr media & comics http://forestcitycomicon.ca/ Rob Paulsen, Ralph Garman, Dream Kitty, and more SEPT 23 ONT PETERBOROUGH COMICON Evinrude Arena media & comics same info as Forest City above SEPT 23 BTC BUFFALO TIME COUNCIL MEETING 49 Greenwood Pl, Buffalo monthly BTC meeting buffalotime council.org SEPT 28-30 NYC Creation-The Vampire Diaries TV series tribute https://www.creationent.com SEPT 28-20 DC CAPCLAVE 2018 Rockville Hilton Rockville MD regional SF con www.capclave.org Nancy Kress, Alyssa Wong, others SEPT 29-30 NYS ROBERCON Roberson Museum, Binghamton, NY geek event https://www.robercon.org/ Anne Bishop SEPT 29-30 Ont. WINDSOR COMIC CON Ceasar's, Windsor, Ontario comics, anime, etc https://www.windsorcomicon.com/ Tony Todd, Degrassi reunion, Tyler Mane, David Yost, Dickey Beer. OCT 4-7 NYC NY COMIC CON Javitts Conv Ctr, Manhatten HUGE comic con http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/ Mark Sheppard, Terri Hatcher, Dean Cain, & more; Sherrilyn Kenyon among authors OCT 6-7 NYC Creation-Orange is New Black TV series tribute https://www.creationent.com OCT 6-7 VT VERMONT HOROR CON Barre Civic Ctr, Barre. VT local horror event moultonconventions.com/vt-horror-1 OCT 12-14 CLE Creation-Supernatural TV series tribute https://www.creationent.com OCT 13-14 Ham HAMILTON COMIC CON Hamilton, ONT, CA mid-size comic con http://www.hamiltoncomiccon.com Henry Winkler (Fonzie), Laura Vandervoort (Smallville/Bitten/V), Ryan Hurst (Sons-Anachary) OCT 13-14 MA SUPER MEGA FEST Sheraton -Framingham MA comic & media con http://www.supermegafest.com/ James Marsters, Richard Dreyfuss, Jill St John, Robert Wagner, Linda Harrison, Lyle Waggoner, etc OCT 13-14 MS GULF COAST FAN FEST Biloxi MS Conv Ctr regional comiccon https://gulfcoastfanfest.com/ Peter Davison, Denise Crosby, Ray Park, Sam J Jones, William Katt OCT 19-21 CA SAN DIEGO WHO CON Handlery Hotel, Mission Valley, CA dw event http://www.sdwhocon.com/ Natalija Nogulich, Doc Phineas, Marc Biagi, River Alexandra Song, House Of Scotland Pipe Band OCT 20-21 Ohio OHIO WHO 2018 Vermillion, Oh new DW event facebook.com/Ohiowho2018 Sophie Aldred, Micheal Jayston, Steve Stevenson, Mera Belle RUMOR: Media reports say cancelled, site down, & no reply to my e-mail! OCT 26-28 Ith. WIZZARDING WEEKEND street festival, Ithaca, NY family fun & magic http://wizardingweekend.com OCT 26-28 NYC Creation-Once Upon A Time TV series tribute https://www.creationent.com OCT 27 N.F. JOE D'S COMIC BOOK & TOY SHOW Frontier Fire Hall semiannual show & sale [email protected] 2176 Liberty Dr, Niagara Falls, NY OCT 27-28 N.F. FRIGHTMARE IN THE FALLS Scotiabank Conv Ctr ALL HORROR! www.frightmareinthefalls.com Tom Savini, John Dugan, & more Niagara Falls, ONTARIO, CANADA ADDED: Adrienne Barbeau, Catherine Hicks, Zach Galligan, Kevin Yagher, Greg Lambertson, Tommy Lee Wallace, Steve Dash, Bret Hart, etc OCT 27-28 Ont THUNDERCON 2018 Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay ON media & comics https://www.thundercon.org/ Nana Visitor, Paul McGillion, Jim Starlin, & more OCT 28 BTC BUFFALO TIME COUNCIL MEETING 49 Greenwood Pl, Buffalo monthly BTC meeting buffalotime council.org NOV 1-4 MD WORLD FANTASY 2018 BALTIMORE, MD HUGE FANTASY CON www.wfc2018.org/ Kaaron Warren, Scott Edelman, Tom Kidd, Michael J. Walsh, Aliette de Bodard, Linda D. 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    The Rise of Geek Chic: An Analysis of Nerd Identity in a Post-Cult Market Item Type text; Electronic Dissertation Authors Reynolds, Renee H. Publisher The University of Arizona. Rights Copyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author. Download date 27/09/2021 18:28:54 Link to Item http://hdl.handle.net/10150/626700 THE RISE OF GEEK CHIC: AN ANALYSIS OF NERD IDENTITY IN A POST-CULT MARKET by Reneé H. Reynolds __________________________ Copyright © Reneé H. Reynolds 2017 A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of the DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY WITH A MAJOR IN RHETORIC, COMPOSITION, AND THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH In the Graduate College THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA 2017 STATEMENT BY AUTHOR This dissertation has been submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for an advanced degree at the University of Arizona and is deposited in the University Library to be made available to borrowers under rules of the Library. Brief quotations from this dissertation are allowable without special permission, provided that an accurate acknowledgement of the source is made. Requests for permission for extended quotation from or reproduction of this manuscript in whole or in part may be granted by the head of the major department or the Dean of the Graduate College when in his or her judgment the proposed use of the material is in the interests of scholarship.
  • FAN EXPO HQ Adds Leading Wizard World Events to Its Portfolio, Becoming the Largest Producer of Comic Con Events in the World

    FAN EXPO HQ Adds Leading Wizard World Events to Its Portfolio, Becoming the Largest Producer of Comic Con Events in the World

    MEDIA INFO & CONTACT For all requests and inquiries, please contact: Alex Kingcott, [email protected], 403.554.7368 FAN EXPO HQ adds leading Wizard World events to its portfolio, becoming the largest producer of comic con events in the world (August 10, 2021, 7:00 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET – Toronto, ON): Today, FAN EXPO HQ shared big plans to change the fan convention industry in North America forever, when it announced six of Wizard World’s (OTC:WIZD) largest U.S. shows will join its portfolio. Wizard World’s events in Chicago, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Portland, St. Louis, and Cleveland will be rebranded as FAN EXPO events in 2022. The FAN EXPO portfolio will run 17 shows in North America, making it the largest producer of fan conventions in the world. “FAN EXPO HQ is devoted to creating unmissable, exceptional fan experiences. We’re beyond thrilled to be able to offer that to fans in six new locations, and pleased that Wizard World recognized our ability to elevate guest experience to the next level. We’re looking forward to getting to know each of these individual communities, learn what they’re looking for, and raise the bar!” said FAN EXPO HQ President, Aman Gupta. “Personally, I’m eager to contribute to the incredible legacy of the Chicago event, the second oldest comic event in North America (1972), and restore it to its former glory and beyond.” Wizard World’s 6 U.S. shows will be rebranded in 2022 as: - FAN EXPO Chicago - FAN EXPO Philadelphia - FAN EXPO New Orleans - FAN EXPO Portland - FAN EXPO St.
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