Jul 07 2009
Cons from A to Z: K is for Kawaii Kon, Killer Nashville, and Kumoricon
Hello convention fans! It’s time for the eleventh installment of the Cons from A to Z series! I have been collaborating with fellow con-goer Nathan Lilly, who is the genius behind the Green Tentacles Convention Finder website (that’s his green banner down and to the left), to bring you this informative series of articles.
If you want to find a convention that is near you, Nathan’s Con Finder website offers searches via zip code and content tags (such as “zombies”), so it is super easy to find a convention nearby, which is why he’s the perfect partner for this series. Together, Nathan and I will be bringing you “Cons from A to Z” which will go through the entire alphabet and highlight a handful of conventions for each letter. This is a great way to bring some attention to some of the more unique conventions out there. And the letter for today is “K”!
K is for Kawaii Kon, Killer Nashville, and Kumoricon
courtesy of the Green Tentacles Convention Finder
Kawaii Kon: http://www.kawaii-kon.org/
Apr 16th, 2009 - Apr 18th, 2010 in Honolulu, HI 96815
Kawaii Kon celebrated its 5th year in 2009, and is already preparing for 2010! It is an annual convention based on Japanese Animation and the many sub-genres of Anime. Kawaii Kon feature events that include panels, Anime DVD screenings, live action movies, video gaming as well as live musical performances!
Killer Nashville: http://www.killernashville.com/
Aug 14th, 2009 - Aug 16th, 2009 in Franklin, TN 37067
Killer Nashville is 3 days of authors, forensics, contacts, & publishing. There are over 40 panels & discussions available on mysteries, thrillers, and general writing and promotion techniques applicable to any genre. The guest of honor for 2009 is author J. A. Jance. Regular tickets are $145.00 for the weekend. Full-Time Student, Teacher, or Senior Citizen (age 65 or older) tickets are $99 for the weekend.
Kumoricon: http://www.kumoricon.org/
Sept 5th, 2009 - Sept 7th, 2009 in Portland, OR 97204
Kumoricon continues its role as the center of anime in Portland and a favorite destination for lovers of Japanese animation throughout Oregon and beyond. Their seventh year brings the con to the heart of downtown Portland, occupying the two towers of the Hilton Portland and Executive Tower hotel and featuring the largest main events room ever. Con-goers can expect three days of cosplay, video rooms, exhibitors, panels, video games, fan creation, and much more. Pre-register by Aug. 16 for $40 for the entire convention weekend.
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