March 15: Kevin Smith intros new movie in DC

Kevin Smith, who sometimes writes comic books, will be at the Warner Theatre introducing his new movie Red State on March 15th.

Flugennock on Egypt's protests

From: Mike Flugennock:

Finally, getting in the groove on Egypt: http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=776

This one was inspired by a sign I saw someone carrying at the solidarity demonstration at the Egyptian Embassy last week ( http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=755).

Steve Brodner caricatures in Sunday's Post again

This time it's 'House of Cards' about Egypt in the Outlook section for February 6th.

Annapolis animation writer profiled

Annapolis native receives writing nod for cartoon
Matt Beans nominated for episode of 'Robot Chicken'
By ALEXANDRA HILL, Staff Writer
Capital Gazette Communications 02/04/11
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/can/2011/02/04-11/Annapolis-native-receives-writing-nod-for-cartoon.html

Chris Gash, Washington Post freelance illustrator, interviewed

Chris Gash - Cartoonist Survey #209
by David Paccia
David-Wasting-Paper blog February 5, 2011

Gash has an illo of some sort in the Post about every week (and the NY Times too).

Today at 2pm: Summer Wars anime in Arlington

Today at 2pm, the Artisphere is showing Summer Wars anime movie in Arlington.

David Hagen's Team Cul de Sac contribution is sweeeet

Richard Thompson's friend David Hagen has painted his Team Cul de Sac contribution and put the image up on his blog. I'll be bidding on this at the auction, although I already have a Hagen hanging in my house. David also did the original ComicsDC logo out of the blue, and the goodness of his heart.

'Illusionist' reviews in local papers

An illustrious, Oscar-nominated 'Illusionist'
Sally Kline
Washington Examiner (February 4 2011)

Amuse Your Illustion: A Tati-esque magician’s tale, plus great moments in douchiness By Tricia Olszewski
Washington City Paper February 4, 2011 p. 16

A poignant look at a vanishing breedBy Stephanie Merry
Washington Post February 4, 2011

Disney pops concert featured in Examiner

Kennedy Center showcases NSO Pops and M-i-c-k-e-y M-o-u-s-e
Marie Gullard
Washington Examiner (February 4, 2011)
http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/2011/02/kennedy-center-showcases-nso-pops-and-m-i-c-k-e-y-m-o-u-s-e

SPX's Jeff Alexander's memorial service schedule

Convenant Funeral Service has an online obituary for SPX's Jeff Alexander stating that the funeral will be Saturday, February 5th in Fredericksburg, MD.

Truitt on Super Dinosaur

'Super Dinosaur' ready for a dino-mite debut
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 3 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-03-SuperDinosaur_N.htm

Ben Claasen III paper dolls in today's Express

Ben Claasen III drew paper dolls to illustrate the Weekend Pass system in today's Express. They're young hipsters, of course.

Feb 3-5: NSO Pops: Disney in Concert at the Kennedy Center

NSO Pops: Disney in Concert

Enjoy the magic of Disney with the NSO Pops. Memorable scenes and melodies you know by heart, from Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, The Lion King and more, will transform anyone into a Mouseketeer.

• Feb 3 - 5, 2011
• Concert Hall
• Approx. 2 hours
• $20.00 - $85.00

About the Program

Artists:

• Michael Krajewski , conductor
• Candice Nicole , vocalist
• Whitney Kaufman , vocalist
• Aaron Phillips , vocalist
• Andrew Johnson , vocalist

Enjoy the magic music of Disney in Concert with the NSO Pops and guest conductor Michael Krajewski. Every new generation has a favorite Disney musical, whether it's The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Aladdin, or The Lion King. And then there are the classics, from a Mary Poppins medley to the "Yo ho" of Pirates of the Caribbean. When everyone joins together for memorable moments and sing-along melodies that Mouseketeers of all ages know by heart, it feels like a small world, after all.

 

Program:

VARIOUS - Disney Classics Overture
	arr. Healey
MENKEN - The Little Mermaid Orchestral Suite
MENKEN - Pocahontas:"Colors of the Wind"
MENKEN - Beauty and the Beast Suite
	arr. Troob
SHERMAN - The Jungle Book: "I Wanna Be Like You"
	arr. van der Heijden
SHERMAN - Mary Poppins Medley
MENKEN - The Hunchback of Notre Dame Suite
	arr. Staroboin
MENKEN - Aladdin Medley
	arr. Troob
BADELT - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
	arr. Ricketts
JOHN - The Lion King Suite
	arr. Kelley
SHERMAN - "It's a Small World"
	arr. Whitcomb

Weldon on bedbugs, ATC on Sendak

The Week In Comics: Bedbugs, Change-Bots And Tijuana Bibles
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (February 2, 2011)
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/02/02/133416000/the-week-in-comics-bedbugs-change-bots-and-tijuana-bibles


A Parade, Restored: A Maurice Sendak Mural Goes From Bedroom To Gallery.
Robert Siegel and Linda Holmes
National Public Radio's All Things Considered February 1, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/02/02/133404891/a-parade-restored-a-maurice-sendak-mural-goes-from-bedroom-to-gallery
http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2011/02/20110201_atc_08.mp3
http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=133404891

Truitt on Archie's new gay character

Kevin Keller proves a diverse and popular asset for Archie Comics
By Brian Truitt, USA Today February 2 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-02-KevinKeller_N.htm

Bill McKay interview coming soon

Bill McKay, who is currently working on Zombies Vs. Cheerleaders has done a Washington City Paper interview with me that's coming soon.

OT: Guy Billout interviewed by David Paccia

Guy Billout, one of my favorite magazine illustrator/cartoonists is interviewed -

Guy Billout - Cartoonist/Artist Survey #208
David Paccia
David-Wasting-Paper blog February 2, 2011

- check him out. I read the Atlantic JUST to see his work.

Nick Galifianakis book tour reports

Nick Galifianakis (whom I interviewed for the City Paper) is reporting about the West Coast leg of his book tour in tiny increments on Facebook. With his permission, here's some of his photographs and comments from the tour. But first, here's a video from a book launch party.

Kate Michael, aka kstreetkate has a YouTube interview with him up, of which she says, "Nick Galifianakis' funniest topics to cartoon and comment upon are human relationships. At a book launch party for his latest "If You Loved Me, You'd Think This Was Cute," hosted at the home of the Washington Post's Katherine Weymouth, Galifiankis dishes on what interactions he finds the most humorous - and why men might want to read up on his subjects!" She's got an earlier interview video with him online in The District Dish too.

And now, here's Nick!


"Seattle! Open, warm and wet - JUST the way I like my book signings!"


"Powell's rocked! Great crowd. Thank you Portland - I was even inspired get a tattoo. And pierced."


"Thank you, San Fran! I got some practice in."


"In honor of my Book Signing in LA, I present the first cartoon I drew when I moved there."


"LA highlights (in any order): meeting devoted fans, hanging with my cuz...and Helena Bonham Carter helping me set up."

Former local comics scholar A David Lewis interviewed

Fanboy Radio #578 - Religion in Comics with A. David Lewis & G. Willow Wilson
31 January 2011
http://fanboyradio.libsyn.com/fanboy-radio-578-religion-in-comics-with-a-david-lewis-g-willow-wilson
http://traffic.libsyn.com/fanboyradio/fbr578.mp3

Politics and Prose rescheduled book group meeting

From: Adam Waterreus

Due to the snow interfering with our meeting last week, I think we'll postpone our discussion of City of Glass to the 4^th Wednesday of this month (February 23^rd). I think it's a book worth chatting about, and I didn't want to miss the opportunity to do so. Stay warm, and see you all in a few weeks!

Adam