Laker Con is a FREE three-day comics convention held at the Mary Idema Pew Library at GVSU to celebrate comics literacy and the scholarly merits of sequential storytelling (comics books, graphic novels, animation, etc.) as well as exalting the entertainment arts.
Event programming will include:
• Panels and Presentations celebrating and exploring comics
• Artist Market with creations and wonderment for sale
• Activities and programs to make zines and comics for kids and adults
• Comics inspired/themed movies and animation
• Portfolio reviews and the business of comics
• Cosplay contest with prizes
This event is FREE and OPEN to the public!
While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.
Laker Con
FREE and open the public!
Laker Con is a three-day comics convention held at the Mary Idema Pew Library at GVSU to celebrate comics literacy and the scholarly merits of sequential storytelling (comics books, graphic novels, animation, etc.) as well as exalting the entertainment arts.
Friday (9/29) from 11 am – 6 pm
Saturday (9/30) from 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday (10/1) from 10 am – 2 pm
Guests
John Van Fleet
Louisa Tsui
Guin Thompson
Robert Rozema
Mary Ruge
David Petersen
Brian W. Parker
Christopher Moeller
Amy Jacobs
Julia Kaye
Scott Hampton
Comfort and Adam
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Mary Idema Pew Library and Information Commons
The Grand Atrium
10582 S Campus Dr
Allendale Charter Twp, MI 49401
Event programming will include:
• Panels and Presentations celebrating and exploring comics
• Artist Market with creations and wonderment for sale
• Activities and programs to make zines and comics for kids and adults
• Comics inspired/themed movies and animation
• Portfolio reviews and the business of comics
• Cosplay contest with prizes
This event is FREE and OPEN to current students, alumni as well as the public at large.
Masks are encouraged, but not required.
While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.
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https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Cosplay-Costumes-Step-Step/dp/1440245770
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