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Showing posts with label UPCOMING EVENT. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UPCOMING EVENT. Show all posts
Thursday, January 08, 2015
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Big Planet Comics 20% off everything New Year's Day sale!
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Tuesday, December 02, 2014
Hagen paintings at Cafe Nola
David Hagen says, "Hagen paintings are on display at Cafe Nola...
....for the whole month of December! Only problem is you have to hike up to Frederick.
I personally am giving a Hagen original as a gift this Christmas.
Monday, November 03, 2014
Nov 22: Nightmare The Rat Signing with Rafer Roberts and John Shine
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Friday, October 31, 2014
The Post reviews ‘The Tale of the Princess Kaguya’
Not a Disney princess story
[in print in the Express as "A fairy tale made for grown ups"; 'The Tale of the Princess Kaguya' movie review]
By Michael O'SullivanWashington Post October 31, 2014, p. EZ 34 and Express, p. 22
http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/the-tale-of-the-princess-kaguya-movie-review/2014/10/29/bd63986c-5e1d-11e4-8b9e-2ccdac31a031_story.html
Chloë Grace Moretz gives voice to the title character in the dubbed version of the animated "The Tale of Princess Kaguya." (Hatake Jimusho/GKids)
Monday, September 29, 2014
Oct 21: Art Spiegelman's Wordless at GWU
Art Spiegelman's WORDLESS! with music by Phillip Johnston
Presented by GW Lisner as part of the Washington DCJCC's Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival
Presented by GW Lisner as part of the Washington DCJCC's Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 8:00pm
Tickets: $35, $40, $45
Art Spiegelman and Phillip Johnston unite in WORDLESS! -- a new and stimulating hybrid of slides, talk and musical performance. With original music by Phillip Johnston and live narration and text by Art Spiegelman, this live performance delves into Art's premise around comics, their history, and their capacity for images to go right to the brain as wordless messages. Experience the art of comics as Spiegelman probes further into the nature and possibilities of his medium.
15% discount for Students/Alumni/Faculty/Staff with GWID and Seniors/Military with ID at the Lisner Box Office.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Tuesday, September 09, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
8/30: Cartoonists at the National Book Festival
Cartoonists' schedules at the National Book Festival
| 10:00 am-10:30 am | Jeffrey Brown | 11:00 am-noon |
| 11:20 am-11:50 am | Dav Pilkey | 12:30 pm-1:30 pm |
| 12:45 pm-1:30 pm | Andrew Aydin | 2:00 pm-3:00 pm |
| 12:45 pm-1:30 pm | Rep. John Lewis | 2:00 pm-3:00 pm |
| 2:00 pm-2:30 pm | Brian Biggs | 3:00 pm-4:00 pm |
| 2:40 pm-3:10 pm | Bob Staake | 3:30 pm-4:30 pm |
| 4:40 pm-5:10 pm | Jules Feiffer | 3:30 pm-4:30 pm |
| 4:40 pm-5:10 pm | Gene Luen Yang | 3:30 pm-4:30 pm |
Graphic Novels Super Session
| Time | Author | Signing |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 pm-6:35 pm | Raina Telgemeier | 7:00 pm-8:00 pm |
| 6:45 pm-7:20 pm | Bryan Lee O'Malley | 8:00 pm-9:00 pm |
| 7:30 pm-8:05 pm | Vivek Tiwary | 8:30 pm-9:30 pm |
| 7:30 pm-8:05 pm | Kyle Baker | 8:30 pm-9:30 pm |
| 8:15 pm-8:50 pm | Liza Donnelly | 9:00 pm-10:00 pm |
| 9:00 pm-9:45 pm | Jeff Smith | 7:30 pm-8:30 pm |
There will be a raffle during the Graphic Novel super session in the evening. Jeff Smith and Vivek Tiwary have donated signed items, with promises from some of the others. You must be present to win.
Friday, July 18, 2014
August 14: Civil War veterans Swann Lecture at Library of Congress
Free and Open to the Public
Empty Sleeves and Bloody Shirts: Disabled Civil War Veterans and Presidential Campaigns, 1864-1880
An Illustrated Lecture by Erin Corrales-Diaz
Swann Foundation Fellow, 2013-2014
Thursday, August 14, 2014, at 12 noon
In West Dining Room, Madison Building, 6th Floor
Sponsored by the Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon
and the Prints & Photographs Division
Request ADA accommodation five days in advance at 202.707.6362 or ADA@loc.gov; for additional information
Contact Martha Kennedy at mkenn@loc.gov or 202.707-9115
Friday, July 11, 2014
2014 National Book Festival comics guests
Comic bookers who will be guests at the 2014 Library of Congress National Book Festival on Aug. 30 include: Bryan Lee O'Malley, Jeff Smith, Raina Telegemeier, Gene Luen Yang, Jeffrey Brown, Jules Feiffer, Kyle Baker, Brian Biggs, Andrew Aydin and Rep. John Lewis.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Monday, June 23, 2014
The Post reviews The Lion King play
'The Lion King,' exuberant as ever, takes pride of place at the Kennedy Center [in print as Lion King: A Sensory Feast].
Nia Holloway as Nala in "The Lion King," playing at Kennedy Center. (Joan Marcus)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/the-lion-king-roars-at-the-kennedy-center/2014/06/22/730324ae-fa27-11e3-8176-f2c941cf35f1_story.html
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
May 7: Becky Cloonan & Shaun Simon Signing - Killjoys & By Chance Or Providence
Big Planet Comics is proud to welcome Becky Cloonan and Shaun Simon for a signing of the collection of their series, The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, and Becky's self-published collection, By Chance Or Providence!
The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys is a scifi adventure where the Killjoys lost their lives battling against a controlling megacorp, and now their followers carry on the fight.
By Chance or Providence is a compilation of Becky's self-published minicomics of fantastic adventures of magic and horror!
Becky's website: http://beckycloonan.tumblr.com/
Shaun's website: http://shaun-simon.tumblr.com/
The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys is a scifi adventure where the Killjoys lost their lives battling against a controlling megacorp, and now their followers carry on the fight.
By Chance or Providence is a compilation of Becky's self-published minicomics of fantastic adventures of magic and horror!
Becky's website: http://beckycloonan.tumblr.com/
Shaun's website: http://shaun-simon.tumblr.com/
Friday, May 02, 2014
May 3: Shrek the Musical
....is brought to you by the students at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington. The last show on May 3rd will have an evening performance at 7pm. Ticket prices for Shrek: $7 in advance and $10 at the door.
I saw this tonight, and it was really a lot of fun. The kids did a great job! It's the perfect way to end your Free Comic Book Day!
Free Comic Book Day pre-planning
1. Here's my City Paper bit with some recommendations.
In preparation for the "Cartoonists Draw Blood" blood drive we are putting on with the American Red Cross later in the month (May 31 at Seekers Church near Takoma Metro), several of the contributing artists will be making appearances at local comic stores to promote and encourage people to sign up to donate blood.
Visit these fine creators on May 3 for FCBD:
Joe Carabeo and Carolyn Belefski at Big Planet Comics
426 Maple Avenue E., Vienna, VA
NOON to 2PM
Joe Carabeo and Carolyn Belefski at Big Planet Comics
426 Maple Avenue E., Vienna, VA
NOON to 2PM
Teresa Roberts Logan at Big Planet Comics
1520 U Street, NW, Washington, DC
1PM to 3PM
1520 U Street, NW, Washington, DC
1PM to 3PM
Joe Sutliff at Big Planet Comics
4849 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD
1PM to 3PM
4849 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD
1PM to 3PM
Troy-Jeffrey Allen and Matt Rawson at Fantom Comics
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington, DC
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington, DC
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Beyond Comics,18749 B North Frederick Rd, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879 says
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Of
course...Free comics! Get additional comics with a non-perishable food
donation. Meet comic artists Rafer Roberts, Carl Yonder and John
Watkins-Chow!
Monday, April 28, 2014
May 1: March book one authors at local school
from Andrew Aydin's website.
Location
The event will be held at the St. Augustine Catholic School, located at 1421 V Street NW, Washington DC 2009.
Time
The event will start at 630p and end at 830p on Thursday May 1st, 2014. Doors will open at 6p.
Target audience
The event is designed for teenagers and young adults. However, the event is open to all, and parents, teachers, and mentors are welcome to come with their children, students, and mentees.
Books
"March: Book One" will be available for sale at the event.
Food
Light refreshments will be provided.
Public Transit
The St. Augustine Catholic School is on V Street NW between 14th St NW and 15th St NW. Nearby bus stops are on 14th and U Sts (52, 54, Circulator) as well 16th and V Sts (S2, S4). The nearest metro station is the U Street station (Yellow/Green lines) at 13th and U Sts NW.
Parking
There is limited free public parking available at the Gingras Center located next to the school, at 1419 V Street NW Washington DC. Street parking is also available, and is free after 6:30 pm.
April 30: Steadman bio movie preview
http://flyingdogbrewery.com/ai1ec_event/good-reason-dc-screening/?instance_id=
WHEN:
April 30, 2014 @ 7:00 pm
WHERE:
E Street Cinema
E Street Cinema
555 11th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20004
USA
Washington, DC 20004
USA
COST:
$8
May 1-3: Shrek the Musical
....brought to you by the students at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington. Each show will have an evening performance at 7pm.
Here's the link to order tickets in advance.
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