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Posted on November 15, 2019

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ComiConway

Location: Conway Expo and Event Center 2505 East Oak Street Conway, AR 72032

Start Date: 2019-11-15

Start Time: 18:00

End Date: 2019-11-17

End Time: 17:00

Visit Website: https://www.comiconway.com/

Description: ComiCon-way is Arkansas’ premier comic, sci-fi, anime, and gaming convention. ComiCon-way is presented by the Faulkner County Library. ComiCon-way will be held at the Faulkner County Library Friday, November 14th and at the Conway Expo Center November 15th and 16th.

Guests:

Cathy Munroe

Bill Hargreaves

Graham Nolan

Michael Golden

Freddie E Williams II

Jacob Chabot

Arthur Suydam

Renee Witterstaetter

Timothy Lim “Ninjaink”

Mike Curtis

Mathew Reynolds

​Howard Chaykin

Admission – Weekend: $5

Friday, November 15th

Faulkner County Library

1900 Tyler Street

Conway, AR 72032

​Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17

Conway Expo and Event Center

2505 East Oak Street

Conway, AR 72032

Posted on March 14, 2019

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Pi Day is an unofficial holiday held to celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is celebrated on March 14, or in the month/day date format as 3/14; since 3, 1 and 4 are the three most significant digits of π. March 14 is also the birthday of Albert Einstein so the two events are sometimes celebrated together.

(From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi_Day – Edited)

Posted on January 28, 2019

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Science After Dark – Troopers vs Trekkies

Location: Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave., Suite 150 Little Rock, AR 72201

Date: 2019-01-31

Start Time: 18:00

End Time: 21:00

Visit Website: https://museumofdiscovery.org/event/troopersvstrekkies/

Description: It’s a new year and we’re stirring the pot by hosting an event that addresses one of the greatest arguments of all time – an argument that has allies in every corner of the galaxy. Whether you’re boldly going where no one has gone before or you’re already in a galaxy far, far away, you’ve probably heard the age-old debate about which of science fiction’s two biggest franchises is better. Is it Star Wars? Is it Star Trek? Are we crazy for doing this? Science After Dark is for ages 21 and up. Tickets are $10 or free for members.

Posted on September 20, 2018

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Spa-Con

Location: Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Boulevard, Hot Springs, AR

Start Date: 2018-09-21

Start Time: 16:00

End Date: 2018-09-23

End Time: 19:00

Visit Website: http://spa-con.org/

Description:

The Hot Springs Convention Center, in conjunction with the Garland County Library, is hosting a multi-genre entertainment and comic convention, September 21-23, 2018, Hot Springs, Arkansas, at the Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Boulevard.

It’s not just comic books and sci-fi/fantasy-related film and television. This convention includes pop culture and entertainment elements spanning virtually all genres, including:

Horror * Animation * Anime * Manga * Toys * Action Figures * Collectible Card Games * Video Games * Webcomics * Fantasy Novels * And more!

(From http://spa-con.org/)

Guests:

Pam Grier

Sean Maher

Veronica Taylor

Butch Patrick

Michael Berryman

R.A. Mihailoff

Froggy Fresh

Posted on March 13, 2018

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HypeCon

Location: Central Mall Texarkana, 2400 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, Texas 75503

Start Date: 2018-03-17

End Date: 2018-03-18

Visit Website: http://hypeconevents.com/index.html

Description:

Hypecon is a new effort to bring exciting events to the four states area while inspiring local youth to be the best they can be. We want to reward anyone who wants to achieve more than the normal standard.

(from http://hypeconevents.com/index.html)

Guests:

Steve Cardenas

Cynthia Cranz

Justin Cook

Video game tournaments:

Dance Dance Revolution, Street Fighter 5, Tekken 7, Super Smash Bros, Marvel vs Capcom Infinite, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and Pokemon Sun & Moon Ultra. Pot bonus of $100 for the Dragon Ball FighterZ and Smash Bros tournament.

Posted on March 13, 2018

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Mulberry ComicCon

Location: Kirksey Park, 100 Kirksey Parkway, Mulberry, Arkansas 72947

Date: 2018-03-24

Start Time: 11:00

End Time: 17:00

Visit Website: https://mulberrycomiccon.wixsite.com/kapow

Description: Mulberry Comic Con 2018 is a comic and illustration celebration taking place in Mulberry, Arkansas. The convention’s goal is to spotlight artists and writers of the River Valley and the greater Arkansas region as well as create a space for fans of popular culture, comics, and illustration. Proceeds this year will go to benefit the Children’s expansion of the Mulberry Public Library.

(from https://mulberrycomiccon.wixsite.com/kapow/about)

Special Guest: Michael Copon

Posted on March 13, 2018

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Great NWA Model Train Show

Location: Embassy Suites Ballroom, 3303 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR

Date: 2018-03-17

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 16:00

Visit Website: http://www.trainshow-nwa.org/

Description: The 15th Annual Great NWA Model Train Show will be on Saturday, March 17, 2018.

The venue is at the Embassy Suites Ballroom, Rogers, AR located at I-49, exit 83.

The show is hosted as a fund raiser for local charities.

All work is done by volunteers.

The Arkansas Lego Users Group will also be displaying their LEGO trains

Posted on March 13, 2018

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AfterLifeLAN

Location: West Fork Cafetorium, 359 School Ave West Fork AR, 72774

Start Date: 2018-03-17

Start Time: 18:00

End Date: 2018-03-18

End Time: 18:00

Visit Website: http://www.afterlifelan.com/

Description: Bring Your Own Computer or Console LAN Gaming event in West Fork (North West Arkansas)

24 hours of gaming for $10 online or $15 at the door

Posted on March 12, 2018

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MegaRan, Sammus, None Like Joshua at Arkadia Retrocade

Location: Arkadia Retrocade,1478 N College Ave, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703

Date: 2018-03-21

Start Time: 21:00

End Time: 23:59

Visit Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/2028416134100432/

Description: MegaRan, Sammus, None Like Joshua will be performing at Arkadia Retrocade in Fayetteville, AR on March 21.

Posted on March 12, 2018

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Nevermore: An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe

Location: ASU Beebe, 1000 W Iowa St, Beebe, Arkansas 72012

Date: 2018-03-15

Start Time: 19:30

End Time: 21:00

Visit Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/530750183962477/

Description: Actor Jeffrey Combs, known for his roles in Re-Animator, The Frighteners, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, will perform a one-man theatrical production as Edgar Allan Poe.

TICKET PRICES:

General Admission – $10

Seniors, Students, Military, & Educators – $5

Tickets are available to purchase:

1) At ASUB.ticketleap.com (minimal fees apply)

2) At the Institutional Advancement office, located in the Ruth Couch Building on the ASU-Beebe campus (no additional fees)

3) At the door one hour before showtime (no additional fees)

(from https://www.facebook.com/events/530750183962477/)

Posted on March 12, 2018

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Where No Man Has Gone Before: The Gene Roddenberry Story

Location: UCA Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall 201 Donaghey Ave. Conway, AR

Date: 2018-03-13 through 2018-03-15

Start Time: 19:00

End Time: 21:00

Visit Website: http://uca.edu/theatre/coming-next/

Description: WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE:

THE GENE RODDENBERRY STORY

Directed by Levi Smith

Black Box Theatre, Snow Fine Arts Center

March 13-15, at 7:30 pm

“Where No Man Has Gone Before: The Gene Roddenberry Story” is a documentary style devised piece created and performed by UCA Theatre students under the direction of senior, Levi Smith. Gene Roddenberry is the creator of Star Trek. The performance will explore the life of Roddenberry and his struggles to retain an artistic vision throughout the production of the original Star Trek.

Free admission. No tickets required.

(From http://uca.edu/theatre/coming-next/)

Posted on March 12, 2018

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Raspberry Pi Bake Off

Location: UCA’s Maker Space, 250 Donaghey Ave #130, Conway, AR 72034

Date: 2018-03-13

Start Time: 18:00

End Time: 19:30

Visit Website: http://www.thelocals.be/bakepi-2018

Description: It’s a chance to show off your project and have some fun with other makers. This event encourages makers to create a fun (and/or useful) project using a Raspberry Pi (or compatible single board computer) to display on the eve of Pi Day, March 13, 2018, 6 pm – 7:30 pm. at UCA’s Makerspace on Donaghey, in Conway.

Judges and the crowd will pick their favorites and choose who gets the glory, the fame and prizes. If you are curious, but not up for making a project, you can just come support your favorite maker and check out what others made.

(From http://www.thelocals.be/bakepi-2018)

Posted on August 31, 2017

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The Cosplay Con & Anime Experience

Start Date: 2017-11-17

End Date: 2017-11-18

Visit Website: https://www.thecosplaycon.com/

Description: The ultimate community focused convention takes place in North Little Rock, Arkansas for passionate Cosplayers, Comic fanatics, obsessed Gamers, and extreme Anime lovers from all over the United States. It’s a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented Cosplayers, writers, artists, illustrators and creators of all types. So Come enjoy the fun.

SPECIAL GUESTS

CIG & GEORGE from the SYFY TV show “FACEOFF” (Actors / Special EFX Make up Artists)

ROBERT AXELROD (TV, Film, & Voice Actor – Power Rangers, Digimon, Transformers, and more!)

KATELYNN BARR (Voice Actor – Sentai Filmworks/FUNimation)

DAVID WALD (Sentai Filmworks / FUNimation)

NOFLUTTER (Professional Artist)

JOSHUA MONROE from the SYFY TV show “COSPLAY MELEE” (Feature Cosplayer)

ALISHA RISEN-KENT (Book Author)

POKEDOC STEVE SHOW (Youtube Show)

KEYS DAN (Event D.J.)

DAPPER DEADP00L (Cosplay Auctioner)

& More

(From https://www.thecosplaycon.com/)

Locations:

FRIDAY NOV. 17 | 3:00PM – 9:00PM

THE ARKANSAS REGIONAL INNOVATION HUB – 201 E. Broadway St., North Little Rock, AR

SATURDAY NOV. 18 | 11:00AM – 10:00PM

Verizon Arena, 1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114

Posted on August 31, 2017

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ComiCon-way

Location: Conway Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 2505 East Oak Street, Conway, AR 72032

Start Date: 2017-11-03

Start Time: 14:00

End Date: 2017-11-05

End Time: 17:00

Visit Website: http://comicon-way.com

Description:

Guests:

Phil Ortiz

Arthur Suydam

Eric Wile

Alan Harris

Jason Metcalf

Van Jensen

Tom Cook

Howard Mackie

Tom Lyle

Aaron Kuder

Jeremy Haun

Jamie Tyndall

Dusty Higgins

John Lucas

Mike Curtis

Dennis Calero

Posted on August 31, 2017

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Arkansas Comic Con

Location: Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72201

Start Date: 2017-09-09

Start Time: 10:00

End Date: 2017-09-10

End Time: 17:00

Visit Website: https://arkansascomiccon.com/

Description: Arkansas Comic Con is a two day event being held at the Statehouse Convention Center and will bring together a diverse list of guests, vendors, artists, and fan groups, in an affordable, family friendly environment.

(From https://arkansascomiccon.com/)

Guests:

Ernie Hudson

Walter Jones

Austin St. John

David Della Rocco

Ernie Reyes Jr.

Vernon Wells

Jake “The Snake” Roberts

Chuck Huber

David Ankrum

John Morton

Tamara Glynn

David J. Fielding

Josef ‘Joe’ Rubinstein

Tim Lattie

Brian Steward

Jessica von Braun

& More