Fargo-Moorhead Comic-Con2 --the celebration of comics and popular culture!—returns this Saturday, February 25th from 10am-6pm at the American Legion Building in Downtown Fargo!
The event will feature:
DC/Marvel Comic Creator Joel “Mojo” Moen
DC/Marvel Comic Creator & Pinup Artist Tom Nguyen
Comic Creator Noel “Scotch” Anderson
Comics Artist Brad Thingvold
Fargo-Moorhead Comic-Con is the celebration of comics and popular culture in all media, be it print, film & TV, games, toys, art and much more! Last February, FMCC debuted with a great turnout during one of the coldest days of the winter but this year the weather is cooperating, so FMCC anticipates an even bigger event!
Highlights include local and regional vendors of all things comics and also assorted memorabilia, games sponsored by SECTION 9 CYBER CAFÉ and also an assortment of board and card games, panels and workshops, films and videos and a costume contest for kids and adults! Fun and activities are geared for all ages. The FMCC2 is sponsored by Rasmussen College, Paradox Comics and Section 9.
The FMCC2 has moved to the American Legion in downtown Fargo at 505 3rd Ave. North. Convenient parking right across the street or on the street (Saturdays have no ticketing!). The Legion will also have very affordable food and drink options available beginning at 11 am.
FMCC is presented by ValleyCon and Red River Science Fiction & Fantasy, a non-profit, educational event and organization. ValleyCon has been utilizing popular culture to promote literacy and generate funding for other area non-profits for over 30 years.
Doors open at 10am until 6pm, Saturday February 25th!
Admission is only $5 for everyone 13 and over; $3 for 5-12 and under 5 is free!
For more information, visit the FMCC2 website: fargomoorheadcomiccon.com
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
MN Landscape Arboretum's Spring Expo
Chanhassen, MN (Feb. 20, 2012) - Get in gear for gardening! The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Spring Expo, planned for March 9-11, offers the latest and best gardening info from the experts. The expo is themed "Learning to Grow, Growing to Learn." Here's a glimpse at the schedule:
Friday, March 9: "Seeding the Future: Preserving Biodiversity One Garden at a Time" (1:30 p.m.) and "Seed Saving Primer" (2:30 p.m.), both led by Shannon Carmody of the Seed Savers Exchange. A maple syrup hike and "chat and chew" conversation follows from 4 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 10: Author talks and book-signings of new gardening editions from the acclaimed Timber Press are scheduled: 10 a.m., Jeff Gillman, Meleah Maynard ("Decoding Gardening Advice"); 11:15 a.m., David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth ("What's Wrong with My Vegetable Garden?"); 1:30 p.m. Chuck Chapman ("Irises for the Cold Climate"); 2:45 p.m. Meleah Maynard ("Annuals and Perennials for Shade").
On Sunday, March 11: The following talks are planned: 10 a.m., Lynn Steiner (native plants); 11:15 a.m., U of M horticulture professor Dr. Mary Meyer (landscaping with grasses and sedges); 1:15 p.m., Arboretum pest expert Dan Miller (preventing/ managing garden pests) and at 2:30 p.m. horticulture grad student Luke Haggerty (choosing fruit-bearing shrubs and trees).
In addition to the above speakers, local plant societies, landscapers and garden stores will have displays showcasing the newest gardening trends, methods and products.
Participants have the choice of a three-day pass ($35 members/ $45 non-members) or a one-day pass ($20 for members and $25 for non-members). For a detailed agenda and to register visit: www.arboretum.umn.edu/springexpo2012.aspx. Or call 952-443-1422.
Friday, March 9: "Seeding the Future: Preserving Biodiversity One Garden at a Time" (1:30 p.m.) and "Seed Saving Primer" (2:30 p.m.), both led by Shannon Carmody of the Seed Savers Exchange. A maple syrup hike and "chat and chew" conversation follows from 4 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 10: Author talks and book-signings of new gardening editions from the acclaimed Timber Press are scheduled: 10 a.m., Jeff Gillman, Meleah Maynard ("Decoding Gardening Advice"); 11:15 a.m., David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth ("What's Wrong with My Vegetable Garden?"); 1:30 p.m. Chuck Chapman ("Irises for the Cold Climate"); 2:45 p.m. Meleah Maynard ("Annuals and Perennials for Shade").
On Sunday, March 11: The following talks are planned: 10 a.m., Lynn Steiner (native plants); 11:15 a.m., U of M horticulture professor Dr. Mary Meyer (landscaping with grasses and sedges); 1:15 p.m., Arboretum pest expert Dan Miller (preventing/ managing garden pests) and at 2:30 p.m. horticulture grad student Luke Haggerty (choosing fruit-bearing shrubs and trees).
In addition to the above speakers, local plant societies, landscapers and garden stores will have displays showcasing the newest gardening trends, methods and products.
Participants have the choice of a three-day pass ($35 members/ $45 non-members) or a one-day pass ($20 for members and $25 for non-members). For a detailed agenda and to register visit: www.arboretum.umn.edu/springexpo2012.aspx. Or call 952-443-1422.
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