Tag Archives: video games
GR8bit Live 3 Part 1 1/2
GR8bit Live 3 Part 1
GR8bit Live Interview
Mark Lago, founder of GR8bit Live talks about the upcoming Video Game Music Concert and Gaming Convention which serves as a fundraiser. Learn about the bands and the events at this convention.
The Art of Video Games Exhibition Review
Hey folks, did you know that the Flint Institute of Arts is hosting a Smithsonian touring exhibition. You must be asking yourself, “Why do I care? How is that remotely geeky?” Well, that very exhibition in question is called the Art of Video Games. Is it worth the trip to Flint or is it a waste of time? Check out my experiences and review of this exhibition. Continue reading The Art of Video Games Exhibition Review
The Art of Video Games Exhibition
The Art of Video Games Exhibition
October 25, 2014 at 6:00 pm – January 18, 2015 at 10:00 pm
The Smithsonian Art Museum is bringing its traveling video game art exhibit to Michigan. For roughly 3 months, the Flint Institute of Art will host the exhibit. Over 40 years of history of history will be on display. Video games are now recognized as an artistic medium. Still images, videos, interviews, consoles and playable games will be on display. Don’t miss out on this because once it’s gone, it’s gone. Mark your calendars.
Flint Institute of Art
1120 E Kearsley St
Flint, Michigan 48503
Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
http://www.flintarts.org/exhibitions/upcoming/taovg
https://www.facebook.com/flint.institute.arts
rePLAY: Symphony of Heroes 2015
rePLAY: Symphony of Heroes 2015
February 7th, 2015
The Grand Rapids Symphony will be performing orchestral versions of beloved video game pieces. Various iconic games will be featured in this wonderful concert. Speaking from personal experience, you would not want to miss out on this. Who says that video game music is not capable of the status of high art? Mark your calendars.
DeVos Hall
303 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
http://www.replay-symphony.com/concert
http://grsymphony.org/concerts/nestl-gerber-symphonicboom-series/replay-symphony-heroes
Midwest Media Expo 2015
Midwest Media Expo 2015
April 10th-12th
The sister convention to Youmacon. While Youmacon is an anime con, Midwest Media Expo is a popular convention that focuses on the many facets of geek and nerd culture. Are you into animation, comics, sci-fi, video games, table top gaming, role playing, cosplay, tv, film and the internet? Then, this is the convention for you. All in downtown Detroit at the GM Renaissance Center. Mark your calendars.
GM Renaissance Center
100 Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48243
Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
http://www.midwestmediaexpo.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MidwestMediaExpo
JAFAX
JAFAX 20
JAFAX AKA Japanese Animation, Film, and Art eXpo.
JAFAX is a 2 day anime convention held every year at the Grand Valley State University campus in Allendale, Michigan. The best thing about this convention is the admission price. FREE. You read that right. It’s free.
Anime screenings, costume shows, vendors, video game room, table top gaming, panels, artist alley and guests are what to expect at this convention.
Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
www.jafax.org
https://www.facebook.com/JAFAX