February 10: Bill Ayers at Busboys and Poets

William Ayers Book Talk & Signing

Thursday, February 10, 2011
6:30 pm -8:00 pm
Busboys and Poets
14th and V St. NW

William Ayers, school reform activist, will discuss and sign copies of his recent books - To Teach: The Journey in Comics & Teaching the Taboo: Courage and Imagination in the Classroom (co-authored with Rick Ayers). Sponsored by Teaching for Change and Graduate Students from The College of Education at the University of Maryland.  The event is free and open to the public.

 

(thanks to Joe Azar for the tip)

Truitt on Venom

Classic Spider-Man character gets a venomous makeover
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 8 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-08-NewVenom_N.htm

Wuerker comments at Comic Riffs on Huffington Post sale

BOON OR BOONDOGGLE? Working artists react to the HuffPo/AOL deal
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 8 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/artists_react_to_the_huffpoaol.html

PR: This Sun, 2/13-Capicons Comic Con

I plan on being at this show close to opening time.

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Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con
http://capicons.com

Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con
Sun, Feb. 13, 2011

10 am - 3 pm
Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Hall, 

2148 Gallows Rd, Dunn Loring, Virginia
Admission $3 - Kids FREE!

Open to the public from 10 am - 3 pm. Buy, sell & trade: Gold, Silver,
Bronze Age comics; Indie & Modern comics, Publishers & Creators, TV &
Movie Collectibles. Non-sport cards; Videos & DVDs; Horror/Sci-Fi;
figures, toys; Star Wars & Star Trek memorabilia; original artwork,
posters and other comic-related collectibles.

FEATURING:
John Gallagher of Sky-Dog Comics (Buzzboy, Roboy Red)
Dan Nokes, 21st Century Sandshark Studios
Also featuring:
Tom Arvis, of Sureshot Comics
and Josh C. Lyman

Over 50 dealer tables!
Door prize drawings at 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm!

Directions to DLVFRD: 
Take I-495 (DC/Capital Beltway) to Exit 47A
(Rt. 7 West). Go 1/2 Mile, Left on Gallows Rd. 1 mile to 2148 Gallows Rd.

Spider-Man musical reviews begin appearing

There seems to be a consensus to start running reviews that began over the weekend with British newspapers...

'Spider-Man' on Broadway: No superpowers needed to sniff out this stinker
By Peter Marks
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, February 7, 2011; 8:39 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/07/AR2011020704088.html

Meltzer interview

Grace Bello
An Interview with Brad Meltzer
Bookslut February 2011
http://www.bookslut.com/features/2011_02_017188.php

...he used to live around here, etc etc

Gnomeo and Juliet story in today's Express

Dawson, Angela / Entertainment News Wire.  2011.

Disney's Own 'Rocket Man': Elton John provides the soundtrack for 'Gnomeo & Juliet'.

[Washington Post] Express (February 7): 30

Bill McKay interview up at City Paper

Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat With Bill McKay
 by Mike Rhode on Feb. 7, 2011

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/02/07/meet-a-local-cartoonist-a-chat-with-bill-mckay/

 

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.