Feb 26: Nick Bertozzi and Jason Little at Big Planet Comics

Nick Bertozzi is signing his new book on Lewis and Clark at Big Planet Comics in Bethesda on February 26th from 4-6 pm, and he's accompanied by Jason Little, whose book Motel Art Improvement Service was one of my favorites of 2010.

Feb 16-21 Disney on Ice - Princess Wishes

Disney's "Princess Wishes" ice show is at the Verizon Center from February 16-21 with tickts from $15-$30, should you care to reinforce their marketing scheme.

That darn Baby Blues

In chess kings can never be captured
Douglas Goralski
Washington Post February 12, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/11/AR2011021105971.html

Even more Galifianakis

Here's David Paccia's report and photos on a Boston booksinging.

All Galifianakis, all the time

Tom Toles, Richard Thompson and advice columnist Carolyn Hax (because we're tired of seeing Nick).

Continuing our posts about Nick Galifianakis, we note that man-about-town photographer Bruce Guthrie has 3 sets of pictures online from the Politics and Prose booksigning:

Presentation

Slideshow

Miscellaneous

Zadzooks review of Marvel videogame

Zadzooks: Marvel vs. Capcom 3 preview: Game play and interview (VIDEO)
by Joseph Szadkowski
Washington Times February 6, 2011
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/zadzooks/2011/feb/6/marvel-capcom-3-preview-game-play-interview-video/

Zadzooks: Dead Space 2 review includes comics mention

Zadzooks: Dead Space 2 review - Visceral takes latest horror adventure over the edge
By Joseph Szadkowski
Washington Times February 10, 2011
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/feb/10/zadzooks-dead-space-2-review/

Annapolis Capital to drop Peanuts for Arlo and Janis

Editor's Desk: We're changing a comic strip - be gentle with me, folks
By TOM MARQUARDT
Capital Gazette Communications
Published 02/13/11
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/opn/2011/02/13-02/Editors-Desk-Were-changing-a-comic-strip-be-gentle-with-me-folks.html

Pictures from Nick Galifianakis' book signing

Click to see pictures from Politics and Prose and afterwards. See Nick and ex-wife co-worker Carolyn Hax share a stage!  See cartoonists Joe Azar and Barbara Dales's Draw-Off!! See Nick draw in public without a net!!!

Nick Galifianakis interviewed on The SOP

Judyth Piazza chats with Nick Galifianakis Nationally Syndicated Cartoonist and Author
    By Judyth Piazza CEO (Editor)    
The SOP February 11 2011
http://thesop.org/story/20110211/judyth-piazza-chats-with-nick-galifianakis-nationally-syndicated-cartoonist-and-author.html

Comic Riffs interviews the Illusionist

The 'Riffs Interview: 'ILLUSIONIST' filmmaker Sylvain Chomet delves into art, inspiration & Oscars
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 11 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/the_riffs_interview_illusionis.html

OT: National Geographic history

My SO Cathy Hunter has been writing historical posts for National Geographics blog at http://ngslis.wordpress.com/author/cathyhunter/

Nick Galifianakis on NPR today

Cartoonist Sees Bad Relationships In A Funny Way
Scott Simon
National Public Radio's Weekend Edition Saturday February 12, 2011
http://www.npr.org/2011/02/12/133693685/cartoonist-sees-bad-relationships-in-a-funny-way
http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/wesat/2011/02/20110212_wesat_09.mp3

Last night's booksigning at Politics and Prose was a success with the book selling out, but P&P will have Nick in to sign more copies next week so you can still get a signed copy.  They take phone orders too.

PR: Explore the world of Carla Speed McNeil's Finder at FinderComics.com!

Carla's title is moving into Dark Horse Presents this month.

 

Explore the world of Carla Speed McNeil's Finder at FinderComics.com!

http://www.findercomics.com/

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Lose yourself in a world beyond your wildest dreams…

Since 1996, Finder has set the bar for science–fiction storytelling, with a lush, intricate world and compelling characters. Now, Dark Horse is proud to present the first three story arcs of Carla Speed McNeil's groundbreaking series in a single, affordably priced volume!

The following summaries are organized by story arc. "Sin-Eater," "King of the Cats," and "Talisman" are collected in Finder Library Volume 1.

For the ongoing story of Jaeger & co., check out the original graphic novel Finder: Voice and other upcoming volumes from Dark Horse Books.

 

Nick Galifianakis Book Signing at Politics and Prose

From: Nick Galifianakis

Come out and watch me blather about my cartoons tonight at Politics and Prose, at 7 pm. I promise I'll sign your book and give you a big hug....and fall asleep on you shoulder since I'm exhausted from my book tour.

See you there, Nick

http://www.politics-prose.com/

Washington Post picks up Donna Lewis comic strip

Washingtonian lawyer Donna Lewis will see her comic strip Reply All move from being a webcomic to a syndicated strip this month and it will be on washingtonpost.com as of 2/28. Congratulations, Donna! 

'The Oscar Nominated Short Films' reviewed in City Paper

Too-affable Ed Helms at an insurance convention, plus the academy's favorite nuggets

 By Tricia Olszewski on

Washington City Paper February 11, 2011

 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/40377/cedar-rapids-and-oscar-nominated-shorts-reviewed-too-affable-ed/

 

and in the Times-

 

An Oscar Film Festival, All in One Screening

By A. O. Scott

February 11, 2011

http://movies.nytimes.com/2011/02/11/movies/11oscar.html

'Gnomeo and Juliet' reviews in local papers

Star-crossed lawn statues
By Sean O'Connell
Washington Post February 11, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/gnomeo-and-juliet,1174427/critic-review.html

Out, Damned Plot: 'Gnomeo & Juliet,' Yet Another Weird Shakespeare
Kristen Page-Kirby
[Washington Post] Express February 11, 2011
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2011/02/gnomeo-and-juliet-shakespeare-adaptation.php

 

Gnomeo and Juliet: The bard and the balderdash
Sally Kline
Washington Examiner February 11 2011
http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/movies/2011/02/gnomeo-and-juliet-bard-and-balderdash

A Kitsch-and-Tell Movie of Garden Variety Love
By STEPHEN HOLDEN
February 11, 2011
http://movies.nytimes.com/2011/02/11/movies/11gnomeo.html

Library of Congress Main Reading Room Open House on Presidents’ Day

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
101 Independence Avenue SE
Washington, DC   20540
Phone:  (202) 707-2905
Fax:  (202) 707-9199
Email: pao@loc.gov


February 11, 2011

Public contact: Visitor Services (202) 707-8000, vso@loc.gov


Main Reading Room Open House on Presidents' Day

Twice each year, the Library of Congress opens its magnificent Main Reading Room for a special public open house. The winter open house will take place on the federal Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) holiday, Monday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Main Reading Room is located on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street, S.E. Washington, DC.  The Main Reading Room will be open to general visitors, who will also be allowed to take pictures. Reference librarians will be available to demonstrate the Library's online resources and discuss access to the Library's vast onsite collections, including services and collections for use in family history research.    No other reference services will be available and all other Library of Congress reading rooms and buildings will be closed.

The Thomas Jefferson Building also features The Great Hall and the Library of Congress Experience, which encompasses three exhibitions, including "Creating the United States."  This exhibition offers a remarkable opportunity to learn in a fresh, new way how the founding documents that emerged from this period, such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, were forged out of insight, invention, and creativity, as well as collaboration and much compromise.  The Library of Congress Experience provides innovative access to rare cultural treasures in ways that inspire and engage.   

Unreserved guided tours of the Thomas Jefferson Building will be offered at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Public tours, which are limited to 40 people, are designed to accommodate individuals and families, not large groups. More information about the Library or tours is available at the orientation desks at www.loc.gov/visit/ or by calling (202) 707-8000.

The Library of Congress, the nation's oldest federal cultural institution, is the world's preeminent reservoir of knowledge, providing unparalleled integrated resources to Congress and the American people. Founded in 1800, the Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution. The Library seeks to spark imagination and creativity and to further human understanding and wisdom by providing access to knowledge through its magnificent collections, programs and exhibitions. Many of the Library's rich resources can be accessed through its website at www.loc.gov and via interactive exhibitions on a personalized website at myLOC.gov.

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PR 11-30
02/11/10
ISSN: 0731-3527
 

Congressman John Lewis and staff member write comic book

Congress Meets Comic Books In Historic Graphic Novel

By Vaneta Rogers

Newsarama 09 February 2011

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/comic-books-congress-john-lewis-110209.html

 

I'm not sure I'll be able to get a "Meet a Local Cartoonist" interview with the Congresman...

Comic Riffs obituary for Disney animator

From Peter Pan to Pirates: RIP, Disney legend BILL JUSTICE
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 10 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/from_peter_pan_to_pirates_rip.html

Today in the NY Comic Times

The Times continues to reflect a changing world - there's four articles on comic art in the print edition today:

Another Hirschfeld of Flowing Lines. But Bloodlines? That's a Puzzle.
By COREY KILGANNON
City Room blog February 9, 2011,
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/09/a-hirschfeld-in-als-footsteps/

It's Collaboratin' Time: Spider-Man to Join the Fantastic Four
By DAVE ITZKOFF
February 9, 2011
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/09/its-collaboratin-time-spider-man-to\
-join-the-fantastic-four/

Animation Advocacy, Pixar Style
By MELENA RYZIK
February 10, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/10/movies/awardsseason/10bagger.html

Japan Debates Depictions of Young Girls in Comics
By HIROKO TABUCHI
February 10, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/10/business/global/10manga.html

Political cartoon book reviewed on The Hill

No laughing matter — cartoons shape our political history
By Erika Niedowski
The Hill 02/10/11
http://thehill.com/capital-living/bookshelf/143397-no-laughing-matter-cartoons-shape-our-political-history

Caro on White Rapids

Nostalgic History: Pascal Blanchet's White Rapids

http://www.tcj.com/hoodedutilitarian/2011/02/15776/

Friday: Nick Galifianakis book-signing

Tomorrow: Nick Galifianakis at Politics and Prose

Posted by Mike Rhode on Feb. 10, 2011

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/02/10/tomorrow-nick-galifianakis-at-politics-and-prose/

PR: New Arlington bookstore's grand opening starts tonight

This is the store that had Richard Thompson in over the holidays, before they actually opened. You've got to appreciate dedication like that.

 

 

One More Page 

2200 N. Westmoreland Street #101

Arlington VA  22213

 

We kick off with a Galley Giveaway and Wine Tasting on Thurs, Feb 10th.  Stop by to pick up an advance reading copy (or two while they last) and taste several of our excellent wines and snacks.
   Thursday, February 10th, 7:30 - 9 pm

Ellen Byerrum signs the latest in her A Crime of Fashion Mystery series - Shot Through Velvet - on Friday evening.  We'll also have copies of her previous books, such as Hostile Makeover and Grave Apparel and enjoy cookies from our neighbor, La Cote D'Or (including their famous chocolate chip and bacon cookie - it's delicious!).
   Friday, February 11th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

On Saturday, we will have TWO Grand Opening Events:

On Saturday afternoon from 1 - 3 pm, we will host an event with four(!) local Children's Authors.  We are so fortunate to have Jacqueline Jules, Wendy Shang, Marty Rhodes Figley and Fred Bowen confirmed for this event.  Don't miss it!

We wrap up our Grand Opening weekend with a Wine, Champagne and Chocolate Tasting.  If you've been in the store, you know we have a great selection of chocolate and (plus it goes well with the champagne and wine we've selected for our tasting)!  The store will be closing after the tasting, so shop early!
 Children's Authors Event, Sat, Feb 12th, 1 - 3 pm
 Wine, Champagne & Chocolate Tasting, Sat, Feb 12th ,4 - 6 pm

Truitt on Hawkeye

First look: Archer's aims ring true in 'Hawkeye: Blindspot'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 9 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-09-HawkeyeBlindspot_N.htm

Matt Wuerker interviewed by David Paccia

Another great interview, or perhaps that's interview with another great, or maybe it's great that it's another interview...

Matt Wuerker - Cartoonist Survey #210
by David Paccia
David-Wasting-Paper blog February 9, 2011
http://www.david-wasting-paper.blogspot.com/

New Flugennock cartoon

He's staying busy.  I like this one.

http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=780

And here you thought all the fun was over after the Berlin Wall fell.
"End Of History", my ass.

Oscar animated shorts in Baltimore

Animated Oscar Shorts
By Laura Dattaro
Baltimore City Paper February 9, 2011
http://citypaper.com/film/animated-oscar-shorts-1.1101728

They start February 11th at the Charles Theater.

March 7: James Sturm speaking at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore

Cartoonist James Sturm to Speak at Johns Hopkins March 7
Priya Lopes on 02 8, 2011
http://www.vadvert.co.uk/education/8865-cartoonist-james-sturm-to-speak-at-johns-hopkins-march-7.html

Weldon on Daytripper

'Daytripper' Explores The Quiet Moments That Shape A Man's Life. And His Death(s).

by Glen Weldon

 National Public Radio's Monkey See blog February 9, 2011

 

http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/02/09/133607454/daytripper-explores-the-quiet-moments-that-shape-a-mans-life-and-his-death-s

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.