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Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Rafer Roberts and Batman v Superman variants at Beyond Comics
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Major Edward Gorey collection open at Library of Congress
A Gorey Story
by Erin Allen
March 15, 2016
http://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2016/03/a-gorey-story/
http://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2016/03/a-gorey-story/
"Dogear Wryde Postcards: Neglected Murderesses Series," 1980. Set 208 of 250, numbered and signed by Edward Gorey. Rare Book and Special Collections Division. Photo by Shawn Miller.
Monday, March 14, 2016
April 30: Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddle coloring book available one day only
A coloring book by Gaiman and British cartoonist Chris Riddle will only be sold for one day at local independent bookstores including
See more information at
'The Neil Gaiman Coloring Book' Helps Support Independent Bookstores
Kristian Wilson
March 11 2016
Ann Telnaes on political cartooning
Ann is one of five cartoonists on this panel -
Cartoonists Roundtable: One Year After "Charlie Hebdo"
March 9th, 2016
https://lareviewofbooks.org/essay/cartoonists-roundtable-one-year-after-charlie-hebdo
Ben Katchor: Hand-Drying in America and Other Stories
March 11, 2016
Ben Katchor: Hand-Drying in America and Other Stories
http://krieger.jhu.edu/visualarts/2016/03/11/ben-katchor/
Award-winning cartoonist and graphic novelist Ben Katchor will present an illustrated lecture on his work Monday April 4 at Johns Hopkins University.
Katchor's talk, "Hand-Drying in America and Other Stories," starts at 5:30 p.m. in Room 101 of the F. Ross Jones Building, Mattin Center, on the Homewood campus at 3400 N. Charles St. in Baltimore. A book-signing will follow. Admission is free and open to the public.
Subtitled "Picture-recitations from 18 years of comic-strips about architecture and urban design from Metropolis magazine," Katchor's talk bears the same title as his most recent anthology, published by Pantheon Books in 2013. Hand-Drying in America and Other Stories was included in Time Magazine and NPR's Best Books of the Year lists and was named one of The Daily Beast's Top Coffee-Table Books of 2013.
Tom Chalkley, a cartooning instructor at the university's Center for Visual Arts, describes Katchor as "the rare cartoonist who raises the picture-story to the level of literature – his stories are mysterious, allusive, at once banal and surreal, examining the random forces of history and culture in the America of his imagination."
"Katchor is an urban visionary, building his stories brick by brick from the detritus of the metropolis: the derelict buildings, the unremembered districts, the flotsam and jetsam of the streets," writes Los Angeles Timesbook critic David L. Ulin. "His is an aesthetic of ephemera, but an ephemera that transcends itself, in which loss leads to wonder and then, inevitably, back to loss."
Katchor's other books include Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer, Hotel & Farm, The Jew of New York, The Cardboard Valise, and Shoehorn Technique. In addition to Metropolis, his work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Jewish Daily Forward and numerous weekly newspapers. He has collaborated with composer Mark Mulcahy on six music-theater shows, most recently The Imaginary War Crimes Tribunal.
In 2000, Katchor became the first cartoonist to receive a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. He has also received a Guggenheim Fellowship and is a fellow of the American Academy in Berlin. He is an associate professor at Parsons School of Design/The New School in New York City, where he directs the Illustration program.
Katchor's appearance, his first at Johns Hopkins since 1999, is co-sponsored by the Center for Visual Arts and Homewood Arts Programs.
March 19: Batman v Superman day at Barnes & Noble
Batman v Superman Day
Special Event, Teen Event (Film/TV/Radio/Video)Saturday March 19, 2016 9:00 AM Join us for Batman v Superman Day to celebrate the upcoming theatrical release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on March 25. Enter for a chance to win prizes and giveaways. Fun for the entire family.
Potomac
Potomac Yard3651 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22305
703-299-9124
Batman v Superman Day
Special Event, Teen Event (Film/TV/Radio/Video)Saturday March 19, 2016 2:00 PM Join us for Batman v Superman Day to celebrate the upcoming theatrical release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on March 19. Trivia event sponsored by DC Entertainment™ for teens and adults at 2:00PM. Enter for a chance to win prizes and giveaways. Fun for the entire family.
Clarendon Market Common
2800 Clarendon Blvd. Suite 500Arlington, VA 22201
703-248-8244
Batman v Superman Day
Special Event, Teen Event (Film/TV/Radio/Video)Saturday March 19, 2016 11:00 AM Join us for Batman v Superman Day to celebrate the upcoming theatrical release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on March 25. Trivia event sponsored by DC Entertainment™ for teens and adults at 7:00PM. Enter for a chance to win prizes and giveaways. Fun for the entire family.
Francis Scott Key Mall
5500 Buckeystown PikeFrederick, MD 21703
301-698-0121
Batman v Superman Day
Special Event, Teen Event (Film/TV/Radio/Video)Saturday March 19, 2016 12:00 PM Join us for Batman v Superman Day to celebrate the upcoming theatrical release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on March 25. At 12:00PM, we will have a DC Comics Superhero Storytime followed by Batman activities.
Tysons Corner Mall
Tysons Corner Center7851 L. Tysons Corner Center
McLean, VA 22102
703-506-2937
Distance: 7.7 miles
Batman v Superman Storytime
Special Event, Storytime, Children's Event (Childrens)Saturday March 19, 2016 1:00 PM Before you see the movie, stop by the Children's Department for a fun-filled Storytime featuring two of the world's favorite superheroes, Batman and Superman!
Gaithersburg
Washingtonian Center21 Grand Corner Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301-721-0860
Distance: 18.76 miles
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Saturday, March 12, 2016
April 8: April and the Extraordinary World opens in DC
A new cartoon based on Jacques Tardi's work open at Landmark E Street. See http://www.meetapril.com/ for more information
Annie in The Post and on stage
The surprising insight about us from the man who wrote 'Tomorrow' [online as Depressed by the news? 'Annie's' creator explains why one song still resonates.]
By Roger Catlin
Washington Post March 13 2016
Washington Post March 13 2016
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/depressed-by-the-news-annies-creator-explains-why-one-song-still-resonates/2016/03/10/1f8cfea8-e22e-11e5-9c36-e1902f6b6571_story.html
Annie Tuesday through March 20 at the National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-628-6161. thenationaldc.org. $48-$108.
Fantastic Forum Interview with Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg
Fantastic Forum Interview with Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg
Ulysses E. Campbell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha0ph9ufBVE
Taped on location at the Annapolis Comic Con! Producer/host Ulysses E. Campbell talks with publisher, author, educator and lecturer Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg about MEDIA MARVELS the University of Baltimore's course on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Dr. Blumberg uses the comic book based movie to teach students about critical thinking using analysis of the messages conveyed in cinema.
Friday, March 11, 2016
April 4: Faith Erin Hicks at Politics and Prose
Faith Erin Hicks - The Nameless City
Monday, April 4, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
5015 Connecticut Ave NW
April 6: Tom Angleberger at Politics and Prose for Guardians of the Galaxy book
Tom Angleberger - Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall!
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/tom-angleberger-rocket-and-groot-stranded-planet-strip-mall
http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/tom-angleberger-rocket-and-groot-stranded-planet-strip-mall
and
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
Takoma Park Library (MD)
101 Philadelphia Ave
Takoma Park MD 20012
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Wednesday, March 09, 2016
Cartoon contest at Alliance Francaise going on now
The Alliance Française de Washington is launching its first "Bubble Factory" festival – "La Fabrique à Bulles" – dedicated to graphic arts. The festival will encourage and promote the emergence of new talents in this contest for graphic artists.
The idea of a "Factory" emphasizes the power of the mind and creativity of the young artists while "Bubbles" refers to, as in English, "Speech Bubbles."
When? The contest will start on Monday, February 8, 2016 and will end on Friday, April 22, 2016.
The awards ceremony will take place in Washington on May. We will announce the location soon.
What? The theme for this first year's contest is:"Résister!" "Resist!" (in English).
How? There will be two parts to the contest:
– One for teenagers: From 12 years old to 16 years old.
– One for Adults: More than 16 years old.
Contestants will be required to submit 1 "ledger size" panel (11 x 17) by April 22, 2016 (must be postmarked by 04.22.16).
April 27: Chester Brown at Politics and Prose
From his publisher...
"Chester Brown's Mary Wept Over the Feet of Jesus, a collection of biblical adaptations that continue[s] the master cartoonist's thoughts on sex work as the follow-up to his double-New York Times-reviewed memoir of being a john, Paying For It. Hitting stores in mid-April, Mary Wept is already receiving rave reviews - Guillermo del Toro recently tweeted that Mary Wept is his favorite thing Chester's ever done.
He'll be speaking at Politics & Prose on Wednesday April 27th..."
"Chester Brown's Mary Wept Over the Feet of Jesus, a collection of biblical adaptations that continue[s] the master cartoonist's thoughts on sex work as the follow-up to his double-New York Times-reviewed memoir of being a john, Paying For It. Hitting stores in mid-April, Mary Wept is already receiving rave reviews - Guillermo del Toro recently tweeted that Mary Wept is his favorite thing Chester's ever done.
He'll be speaking at Politics & Prose on Wednesday April 27th..."
Tuesday, March 08, 2016
Comic Riffs on Zootopia
How record-setting 'Zootopia' is the perfect film for this politically divisive campaign season
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog March 8 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/03/07/how-record-setting-zootopia-is-the-perfect-film-for-this-politically-divisive-campaign-season/
Monday, March 07, 2016
PSA: Batman v Superman Charity Auction for Bats
This has nothing to do with comics in the Washington area, and everything to do with keeping mosquitoes down and flowers blooming. - Mike
For Immediate Release
Danielle Todd, Director of Communications
Organization for Bat Conservation
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Set
To Be Auctioned for Charity
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, March 7—The Organization for Bat Conservation announced today that it will auctioning and selling bat houses made from the set of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice beginning March 21 on eBay. The bat houses range in size and design, with 23 of the bat houses signed by either Ben Affleck, Zack Snyder or both. The eBay site is available at: http://stores.ebay.com/auctioncause/bat-house or www.batconservation.org. The auction will be open until April 4.
The film's cast and crew built the 110 bat houses out of the movie's set as a way to support the nonprofit and its work to save bats. While engaged in the project, cast and crew also made a short PSA documenting the project and the need to protect the animals, available here. All proceeds from the auction and sale of the bat houses will go toward the care and feeding of the 200+ animals that form the core of the organization's education efforts.
According to Rob Mies, Executive Director of the Organization for Bat Conservation, the generosity shown by Zack and the cast and crew was enormous. "Zack contacted us after hearing about the devastation that is happening to bat populations across North America and wanted to do something. They took time out of their busy schedules to bring real attention to an animal that is in desperate need of support. With their help, we are able to reach millions of people about the need for bat conservation."
Bats play a key role in maintaining the health of ecosystems around the world by consuming insects, pollinating plants and dispersing seeds. In North America, most bats are insect-eaters, saving farmers billions of dollars in pesticides and backyard gardens from pests. Bats are currently under threat from a number of sources, most notably White-nose Syndrome, an invasive fungus that is rapidly spreading across North America, decimating bat populations. To date, there is no treatment for White-nose Syndrome; however, scientists are actively testing possible options.
Bat houses provide healthy, safe homes for bats to raise their pups. Bat houses also provide alternatives to living in human buildings. While not a direct treatment for White-nose Syndrome, bat houses are a critical element of a beneficial habitat for bats. Bat houses as part of this auction and sale can be used either as functional bat houses or as collector items.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION FOR BAT CONSERVATION
The Organization for Bat Conservation (OBC) is an environmental education nonprofit dedicated to educating and inspiring people to actively save bats. Founded in 1997, OBC is committed to inspiring people to become active in the conservation movement. Each year, the organization reaches hundreds of thousands of people through its national Save the Bats campaign, traveling live animal programs, exhibits, festivals and Bat Zone tours. At its home base at the Bat Zone at Cranbrook Institute of Science in Michigan, OBC cares for more than 200 bats from around the world. To learn more, visit www.batconservation.org.
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