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JAFAX 2023

Here are my photos from JAFAX 2023. Enjoy.

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NVGO 3 – The Northview Video Game Olympics 2023

NVGO, (Northview Video Game Olympics), is a fundraiser for the Northview Band Boosters. The event will consist of a variety of tournaments for different video games.

  • Participants are allowed to enter up to two different tournaments.
  • Each participant is guraranteed at least two matches AND an NVGO shirt. Once registered, you will receive an email with a survey to indicate shirt size. If you neglect to do this or you will not receive a shirt.
  • The cost per person is $15meaning Rocket League 2v2 is $30 per team, Overwatch 3v3 is $45 per team, and Fortnite 2v2 is $30 per team. 
  • There are no hidden processing fees, so the price you see is the price you pay.

The event will take place all day on Saturday, June 17 in the Northview High School, Max Colley Jr. Performing Arts Center, with finals for each tournament projected on the big screen for the audience to see, (due to technical issues, the 2v2 and 3v3 tournaments may or may or may not be projected on the big screen). Admission for audience members is free. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

We ask that all participants bring their own controller for games on Switch, (Smash and Mario Kart). A controller will be provided for the Tecmo Super Bowl tournament.

Fortnite, Rocket League, and Overwatch will have a selection of consoles available for use, however, most players will likely want to bring in their own setups for these games. If you plan to enter one of these tournaments, please use this link to help us plan accordibgly for scheduling matches: Team Games Survey Link

1st – 3rd place finishers will be honored in a medal ceremony at the end of their tournament. All participants will receive an official NVGO shirt. 

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Tardy’s 44th Anniversary Celebration with special guest Jenny Frison

Come on down and help us celebrate 44 years of keeping Grand Rapids Geeky! This year please help us in welcoming comic book artist extraordinaire Jenny Frison! Jenny has worked for Marvel, Dc, Image, Boom, Dark Horse, Zenescope, Dynamite and many more companies! We’ll see you then!

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Bit Brigade performs “Mega Man II” + “DuckTales” LIVE + Playing With Power

Bit Brigade performs rock covers of full NES game soundtracks as their
gamer speed runs the game live on stage.

Performing Mega Man II and Ducktales

featuring local VGM band Playing with Power

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Grand Rapids Comic Con Spring Fling Road Trip 2023

Here is a mini album from my one day trip to the Grand Rapids Comic Con Spring Fling Road Trip 2023. Enjoy.

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GR Symphony Presents The Goonies In Concert

“Hey you guys!” Celebrate the cult classic film The Goonies, screened with the exhilarating score performed live by your Grand Rapids Symphony. The 1985 smash hit produced by Steven Spielberg, The Goonies has been a childhood rite of passage for over 30 years. When a group of misfit kids discover an ancient map leading to the long-lost loot of notorious pirate One-Eyed Willy, they set off on an unbelievable adventure. Will they find the treasure and save their town? Truffle shuffle your way down memory lane with this family favorite and relive one of the most evocative pieces of cinema – and music created for cinema – in a new way. Goonies Never Say Die!

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Maidens Of Mythology Burlesque Show

21+

The Damsels are not in distress!
Dragon Slayers, mythical beasts, sexy sirens.
This show combines everything you love about Mythology with the Damsel’s art of burlesque.
Variety acts!
Burlesque!
Drag Performances!
Boylesque!
The Strange and Unusual!
LIVE at Billys
Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9pm

VIP 30$- Guaranteed seating
GA- 15$/20$ at the door

Coco in Concert Nov 3rd

Follow the story of 12-year-old Miguel who travels to the Land of the Dead, where he seeks the help of his deceased musician great-great-grandfather to return him to his family. This family-friendly, live-to-picture concert event features Michael Giacchino’s beautiful musical score and the 2017 two-time Academy Award®-winning film for Best Original Song and Best Animated Feature Film.

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Kingdom of Northlands – Summer Skirmish

The Kingdom of Northlands is proud to present:
SUMMER SKIRMISH! You asked for it, so here it is!
Weapons check at 10-12 am
Pick up battles by 12 pm
Scenario battles 12:30 pm
Heralded battles end 5:00
Cost: $10

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Grand Rapids Toy Show December 2023

You’ll find Antique Toys, Litho Tin & Pressed Steel, Die Cast, Battery Operated & Wind-Ups, Dolls, Bears , Furniture, Games, Playsets, Pedal Cars , Vehicles, Promos, Models, Hobby, Radio Control, Movies Posters / Autographs, Steam & moblilia, Sci-Fi / Action, Farm / Western, Aviation / Military, Fast Food Promotionals, Comic / Disneyana / Characters, Racing Colletibles, Advertising, Coin Op & Vending And More!

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