Next August: Risucon (formerly MonkeyCon) PR

I wanted to give you some news about MonkeyCon.

First, did you see the fantastic news coverage we got from mymcm (Montgomery County Media) here: https://www.mymcmedia.org/gaithersburgs-monkeycon-brings-out-comic-fun/

Second, we changed the name. We are now RisuCon. Risu means squirrel in Japanese and there are a lot of squirrels in Maryland.

Third, we had a great event at the Gaithersburg community center, but we're taking next year's event to a new level. Yes, we will have a 2-day event at a hotel and conference center in Rockville.

So, what are the details?

RisuCon will be the weekend of August 17 & 18, 2024. The new website is RisuCon.com

We'll be in the lower level of the fabulous Montgomery County Conference Center, part of the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center at 5701 Marinelli Road in Rockville, MD.

This facility is on the corner of Rockville Pike where the North Bethesda Metro station is. People can take the metro to the convention and walk 100 feet into the hotel. We will also have free parking both days in the convention center's adjacent parking garage.

RisuCon will host the first ever DISCOS, a cosplay dance party Saturday night. We're going to host so many panels and contests that you cannot possibly do it all in one day.

The hotel has a special room rate of $145. That reservation page is https://book.passkey.com/event/50736977/owner/2644099/home. 

You don't need to stay in the hotel if you don't want to, but if you're making several cosplay changes, it is a good idea.

Admission will be the following:

Full Weekend (both days) $50

Saturday only (includes Saturday night activities) $35

Sunday only $25

Full VIP Weekend (includes a t-shirt and other items/privileges) $85

Here is the URL to purchase tickets: https://app.showslinger.com/e1/171/risucon

Here is the convention URL : www.RisuCon.com

Have a great holiday season and we hope to see you next year at RisuCon.

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