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Grand Rapids Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2023

For Lovers of the Strange, Unusual & Bizarre…
DATE: Saturday, April 1st 2023
TIME: 10AM – 6PM
LOCATION: DeVos Place – Hall A/B
ENTRY COST: $12 advance / $15 day of
Kids 12 and under free (no ticket needed)

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses with all things weird. You’ll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more. We truly have something weird for everyone at our shows. All items you see at our shows are legal to own and sustainably sourced.
The O&C Expo provides a safe place for anyone to come and discover new artists, meet new friends and be surrounded by an amazing community of like-minded people. We pride ourselves in being a completely “DIY” ran show from start to finish. We find so much joy in being able to provide a place where you can feel at home surrounded by others that share the same interests.
We are the first and original traveling event exclusively showcasing oddities vendors and dark artists in the country. We are a one of a kind event and the first to do what we specialize in. We take tremendous pride in this and hope to gain your support along the way.

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JAFAX 2023

Japanese Animation, Film, and Art eXpo is Grand Rapids’ longest running anime con.

Check out MIGeekScene’s previous coverage
2019 Gallery
Review

2022 Gallery

Interviews
Samantha Inoue-Harte
Brittney Karbowski
Tyson Rinehart
David Vincent
J Michael Tatum
Clifford Chapin
Justin Briner
Todd Haberkorn
Steve Blum
Luci Christian
Tyson Rinehart 2022

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GrandCon 2023

GrandCon features tabletop gaming in all its forms, including the creators behind them. We provide an atmosphere that will allow gamers to mingle and appreciate their shared interests.

Come to play or chat with fellow enthusiasts in a community that understands your passions.  Find adventure with favorite role-playing game.  Meet the creators behind your favorite mainstream and independent games.  Check out unpublished games, maybe design a game, and sneak a peek at great things to come.

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JAFAX 2022

Check out my photos from JAFAX, aka the Japanese Animation Film and Art Expo. Enjoy.
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The Polar Express in Concert 11/19/22

In The Polar Express™ in Concert, experience the musical magic of Christmas Eve through Silvestri’s unforgettable score and be immersed as The Polar Express™ adventures up and down mountains, slip-slides over ice fields, and teeters across mile-high bridges. Embark on this musical journey to the North Pole while watching the iconic film about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. The wonder of life never fades for those who believe. You’re on The Polar Express™!

In addition to Oscar® and Golden Globe® nominations with Glen Ballard for Best Original Song (“Believe”), Silvestri also earned an ASCAP Film and Television Music Award for this score. The soundtrack was certified Gold by the RIAA in November 2007, and is considered among the best-selling film soundtrack/holiday albums of all time.

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The Polar Express in Concert 11/20/22

In The Polar Express™ in Concert, experience the musical magic of Christmas Eve through Silvestri’s unforgettable score and be immersed as The Polar Express™ adventures up and down mountains, slip-slides over ice fields, and teeters across mile-high bridges. Embark on this musical journey to the North Pole while watching the iconic film about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. The wonder of life never fades for those who believe. You’re on The Polar Express™!

In addition to Oscar® and Golden Globe® nominations with Glen Ballard for Best Original Song (“Believe”), Silvestri also earned an ASCAP Film and Television Music Award for this score. The soundtrack was certified Gold by the RIAA in November 2007, and is considered among the best-selling film soundtrack/holiday albums of all time.

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The Polar Express in Concert 11/18/22

In The Polar Express™ in Concert, experience the musical magic of Christmas Eve through Silvestri’s unforgettable score and be immersed as The Polar Express™ adventures up and down mountains, slip-slides over ice fields, and teeters across mile-high bridges. Embark on this musical journey to the North Pole while watching the iconic film about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. The wonder of life never fades for those who believe. You’re on The Polar Express™!

In addition to Oscar® and Golden Globe® nominations with Glen Ballard for Best Original Song (“Believe”), Silvestri also earned an ASCAP Film and Television Music Award for this score. The soundtrack was certified Gold by the RIAA in November 2007, and is considered among the best-selling film soundtrack/holiday albums of all time.

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Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy at the Grand Rapids Symphony

GRAMMY Award-winner Arnie Roth leads the Grand Rapids Symphony orchestra and chorus – over 100 musicians on stage performing the beloved music of Nobuo Uematsu and others. With HD video from game developers SQUARE ENIX projected onto giant screens throughout the concerts, Distant Worlds performs a diverse and constantly expanding repertoire of classic FINAL FANTASY music from throughout the 30+ years of the game series. This unique and sensational multimedia concert experience delights audiences all around the globe!

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Grand Rapids Comic Con 2022

Grand Rapids Annual Comic Con

Check out MIGeekScene’s previous coverage
2014-2017 Retrospective (Galleries, Reviews, and Sweet Interviews)

2018 Review
2018 Gallery

2018 Interviews
David Hayter (Metal Gear Solid)
Elizabeth Maxwell (RWBY)
TheOdd1sOut (Youtube Star)
Gym Cosplay
Harp Twins (Youtube Stars)

2019 Road to Grand Rapids Comic Con Interviews
Carolina Ravassa (Overwatch-Sombra)
Zeno Robinson (Cannon Busters) Part 1
Zeno Robinson (Cannon Busters) Part 2

2019 Gallery

2019 Interviews
Gail Simone (My 200th Interview)
Aaron Dismuke (Dr. Stone)

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