Thursday, July 22, 2010

FANATICON2 To Be Announced at Bele Chere

On Saturday, July 24 at Bele Chere, the Asheville Art Museum (and a certain webslinger) will be passing out free FANATICON2 Collector Cards and stickers! Stop by and get the scoop on FANATICON2!

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Friday, June 11, 2010

Calling All Asheville Browncoats: Meet and Greet on Sunday, June 13!

The FANATICON spirit lives on! The Asheville Browncoats will have their first Meet & Greet on Sunday, June 13 at 2:00PM at Carrier Park (220 Amboy Rd., Asheville, NC)! Get all the details on the Facebook Event page.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or brand new to Firefly and Serenity, this is a great chance to meet cool people and expand your knowledge of the Whedonverse!

Note: In case of rain, meet at Asheville Pizza and Brewery (675 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC).

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Monday, May 31, 2010

Club 11 Presents: Masterbeaters of the Universe!

Sorry, kids! This one’s strictly for the grown-ups! Club 11 celebrates the Summer Solstice in pure pop culture style with Masterbeaters of the Universe! It’s an evening of the best DJs, the hottest beats and the coolest cartoons! Come dressed as your favorite animated character and get $2 off admission!

(By the way, if anyone needs a He-Man costume…I’ve got one!)

See you there! Saturday, June 19 at Club 11 (11 Grove Street, Asheville, NC)!

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Monday, May 17, 2010

Special Thanks from FANATICON!

After a year of planning, FANATICON has now come and gone. We had a blast and we hope you did, too! Asheville and our surrounding communities showed up and proved to everyone the strength and numbers of the comic book and geek culture communities here. The Museum’s final attendance count for people who entered through the front door was 3,500 attendees. That number does not include people who entered through the courtyard doors from the street, so it’s probable the actual number is higher. But we’re not complaining.

FANATICON began as, and will continue to be, a labor of love from a group of comic book fans. We’ve been getting some great feedback on the Facebook page and via Twitter. If you attended and have any ideas, suggestions or just stories from the con, please share them with us. You can post here in the comments, on the Facebook page or feel free to email us at info@fanaticon.org. We’d love to hear from you.

In the next few days, we’ll be posting links to news stories, photo galleries and blogs featuring the event. If you have a link or photo gallery you’d like to share, please let us know.

Finally, we’d like to thank the staff of the Asheville Art Museum, Pack Place and the Diana Wortham Theater, all of whom worked extremely hard to help us with FANATICON. We’d like to thank our special guest Butch Guice for making our first event feel so special. Thanks to Craig Fischer who donated so much of his time to share his love and enthusiasm for comics with our attendees. Thanks to all our volunteers who worked tirelessly to make the event a success. Thanks to our FANATICON Heroes (pictured above) who donated their time and talents to inspire imaginations and creativity throughout the day. Thanks to Asheville Brewing Company and The Grove House Entertainment Complex for jumping on board when all we had was an idea. Thanks to the Falcon Lords, How I Became the Bomb, the cast of Little Shop of Horrors and Bombs Away Cabaret for entertaining us and elevating the whole experience. Thanks to our artists and vendors who made an unconventional convention space work and filled Pack Place with magic. And finally, thanks to our attendees, who brought their positive energy, passion and joy to the event. I lost count of the number of vendors who told me how much they appreciated how friendly and welcoming our crowd was.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and MySpace to keep up with our announcements and special events throughout the year. We love you, Asheville! See you in 2011!

-The FANATICON Team
info@fanaticon.org

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Friday, May 14, 2010

Tonight! FANATICON’s Friday Night Kick-Off Celebration!

It’s almost here! FANATICON is TOMORROW, Saturday, May 15 at the Asheville Art Musuem (2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801). To kick things off with a superheroic bang, we have two amazing events TONIGHT! First up is a FREE screening of Galaxy Quest at Asheville Brewing Company, followed by our Kick-Off Costume Dance Party at Scandals! Your FANATICON weekend starts now! Get all the details below!

FRIDAY, MAY 14

9:00 PM
	FREE Screening of Galaxy Quest Asheville Brewing Company proudly presents the classic sci-fi parody of sci-fi classics! “Never give up! Never surrender!” (Asheville Brewing Company - 77 Coxe Avenue - Downtown Asheville)

10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
	FANATICON Kick-Off Party Scandals Nightclub Cover: $6 (members), $8 (guests), $10 (18 to 20) Featuring: DJ Dance Party w/DJ Zorro & DJ Acolyte Plus: Super Hero/Villain Drag Show (1:00 AM) Get $2 off the cover when you come in costume.

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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Announcing Our “Heroes” Raffle Benefitting the American Red Cross

FANATICON is proud to announce we’re holding a raffle on the day of the event to benefit the American Red Cross! Many of Asheville’s local businesses have come forward to donate some amazing prizes to the raffle, so you’re bound to find something on the list to inspire you to buy a ticket (or lots of tickets!). Plus, tickets are only $1 each! Look for the raffle table near the entrance of Pack Place at FANATICON on Saturday, May 15, and help support the real-life heroes who make a difference in so many lives.

Here are just a few of the prizes up for grabs:

Superman art print signed by DC Comics artist Shane Davis
$200 value! Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Model Kit (Pastimes)
2 ACT Theatre Tickets for “Little Shop of Horrors” (Asheville Community Theatre)
$50 Manicure/Pedicre Gift Certificate (Adorn Salon Spa and Boutique)
$20 Ed Boudreaux’s Bayou Bar-B-Que Gift Certificate (Ed Boudreaux’s)
$10 Kilwin’s Gift Certificate (Kilwin’s)
$25 Gift Certificate (Santé Wine Bar)
$25 Applebee’s Gift Certificate (Applebee’s) (2)
$120 value! Two Biltmore House Tickets (Biltmore)
$65 Shampoo/Haircut/Blowdry Gift Certificate (Lola Salon)
$44 La Zoom Tours Voucher for Two (La Zoom Tours)
$50 Carmel’s Restaurant/Bar Gift Certificate (Carmel’s)
$30 Early Girl Eatery Gift Certificate (Early Girl Eatery)
$50 Family Fun Pack Gift Certificate (Fun Depot)
Malaprop’s Book Prize Pack (Malaprop’s)
$65 value! Movie Tickets (Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15)
Carolina Cinemas Prize Pack Prize Pack (Carolina Cinemas)
“Penland Pond” art print by John Mac Kah (BlackBird Frame & Art)
$75 One-Hour Special Occasion Make Up Session (Make Up at the Grove)
Spellbound Children’s Bookshop Gift Pack (Spellbound Children’s Bookshop)
Blueridge Parkway/National Parks Gift Pack (Blue Ridge Parkway National Park)

Wow! The list of prizes made the shape of the Green Lantern symbol! Coincidence? See you at FANATICON!

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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Listen to the FANATICON Radio Spot!

Clear Channel Asheville, the official media sponsor of FANATICON, is running an awesome ad for us on all your favorite Asheville radio stations! Click the link below to hear the commercial:

FANATICON Clear Channel Commercial

How cool is that?! FANATICON will be talking about the event and sharing some insider details on The Revolution (880AM) and WWNC (570 AM) this week! Check out the schedule and tune in:

Wednesday, May 12
5:30 PM Take a Stand with Matt Mittan (WWNC 570 AM)

Thursday, May 13
5:06 PM Local Edge Radio with Blake and Lesley (880 the Revolution)

Thanks to Clear Channel Asheville for their enthusiasm and support! See you at FANATICON!

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Monday, May 10, 2010

The Countdown to FANATICON Begins!

The FANATICON Heroes took part in the first ever FANATICON Superhero Stroll in downtown Asheville on Saturday, May 8. We had an amazing time, surprising the lunch crowds, meeting tourists and telling everyone about FANATICON. Special thanks to the businesses downtown that let us drop in and the Asheville Police Department for their assistance and support.

Remember, FANATICON is THIS Saturday, May 15 at the Asheville Art Museum. Here’s everything you need to know:

Artists/Exhibitors - See who’s going to be at the show!

Programming Schedule - Find out when and where to attend panels, meet special guests and see special screenings!

Directions - Get directions for finding the Asheville Art Museum and FANATICON!

Grove House Entertainment Complex - Grab your cape and join us for our Kick-Off Party on Friday and our After Party Blow-Out on Saturday!

See you at FANATICON!

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Friday, May 07, 2010

Update! Programming Schedule, Exhibitors, Directions and More!

We have a few quick updates!

First, the Programming Schedule is now up to date with ALL the FANATICON events and programs spanning Friday, May 14 through Saturday, May 15. That includes the screenings, parties, panels, performances and more! Be sure to check that out and write it on your calendar, PDA or on your hand.

Next, the Artist/Exhibitor list is now up to date with all the last-minute additions to the show. We have an awesome array of artists, vendors, exhibitors and guests, so be sure to read all about them on the Profiles page.

Finally, we’ve added a map and detailed directions for getting to/finding FANATICON and the Asheville Art Museum. So, just hop over to the About page and plan your trip! Whether you’re miles away or just around the corner, we want you at FANATICON!

Reminder: On Saturday, May 8 at 10:00AM, the League of FANATICON Volunteers is meeting outside the Museum (2 South Pack Square) to hit the streets and put up posters and pass out postcards. This event is open to EVERYONE! No special invitation needed. So, if you have an hour or two to spare and you’d like to help, we’d love to have you! Then, after we’ve painted the town FANATICON, we’ll meet up at Asheville Brewing Company for pizza! Yay!

Remember, all FANATICON volunteers get free admission to both the Kick-Off Party and the After Party at the Grove House Entertainment Complex!

Thanks!

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Thursday, May 06, 2010

Craft Corner: Make Your Own Superhero Mask and Emblem!

FANATICON returns to Craft Corner today! Whether you’re still looking for a fun and easy costume for FANATICON, or you’re in the mood for a creative project to work on with the kids, we’ve got you covered! Just click on the images below to open, download and print our superhero mask and emblem templates! Follow the instructions and use the templates to create your very own superhero or supervilain costume!

Watch the video demonstration of the mask project here. And be sure to watch FANATICON on Craft Corner, today on News 13 at Noon on WLOS!