The Philly Non-Sports Card Show has come a long way since 1984! Moving to the bigger Hall B of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, it celebrated its 80th show from May 18-19, 2024. Among this year’s notable guests were trading card artists Joe Simko, James Warhola, David Gross, Ted Dastick Jr., andContinueContinue reading “80th Philly Non-Sports Card Show”
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Phillipsburg Comic-Con 2024
Phillipsburg High School held its biggest comic con to date on May 11, 2024. Hosted by PHS’s Comic Club, Anime & Manga Club, and Club Unify, Phillipsburg Comic-Con featured nearly 100 tables of artists, writers, cartoonists, publishers, and vendors of collectibles like action figures, video games, apparel, Funko Pops, trading cards, and, of course, comicContinueContinue reading “Phillipsburg Comic-Con 2024”
Fan Expo Philadelphia 2024
The Force was strong with Fan Expo Philadelphia this year! Back at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from May 3-5, it collided with Star Wars Day (May the 4th be with you!) which made for an epic celebration with special Star Wars guests like live action actors Hayden Christensen, Rosario Dawson, Alan Tudyk, Natasha Liu Bordizzo,ContinueContinue reading “Fan Expo Philadelphia 2024”
The Kindness Project 2024 (Garden State Plaza)
The Kindness Project is an art exhibition on view at Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ featuring original paintings by One River School’s teen art students. These canvas pieces are inspired by the works of artists Seth Chwast & Ryan Smoluk, and express empathy & compassion in support of Autism Awareness Month. From now untilContinueContinue reading “The Kindness Project 2024 (Garden State Plaza)”
Cards For Cancer (2024 Debut)
Cards For Cancer is a new trading card & collectibles show, brought to you by owner Lindsey Miragliotta of Central Jersey Card Show and event partner AKTriplePlay. Debuting on April 28 at the Milltown, NJ American Legion, it featured 40 vendor tables filled with sports slabs, cheap singles, signed cards, mystery bags, sealed boxes, tins,ContinueContinue reading “Cards For Cancer (2024 Debut)”
Garden State Anime Fest (2024 Debut)
From the makers of Garden State Comic Fest comes an all-new anime fan convention: Garden State Anime Fest! The inaugural event took place on April 20 & 21 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ and featured special guest voice actors, Itasha (anime cars), artists, gaming, cosplay, food trucks… and, of course, tons ofContinueContinue reading “Garden State Anime Fest (2024 Debut)”
Garden State Art Weekend (2024 Debut)
For the first time in New Jersey, over a hundred galleries, museums, studios, and other art venues are participating in the Garden State Art Weekend. Founded by NJ artist Christine Romanell and inspired by Upstate Art Weekend in New York, this one-of-a-kind art experience will become an annual celebration that highlights local creators including studentsContinueContinue reading “Garden State Art Weekend (2024 Debut)”
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) Movie Review
A true story about a secret British organization during Wold War II, the Special Operations Executive, utilizing irregular warfare to help turn the tide of the war against the Germans. https://youtu.be/zvwDen1Wrx8 If you’re a fan of Guy Ritchie films, colorful characters, and explosive action, then look no further. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare takes usContinueContinue reading “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) Movie Review”
Fanfaire NYC 2024
New York City’s High School of Art & Design’s annual pop culture festival, Fanfaire NYC, returned on April 6 & 7 to benefit the school’s programs for aspiring student artists. Not only will you find vendors & special guests as you would at other comic cons, but a vibrant artist alley filled with dozens ofContinueContinue reading “Fanfaire NYC 2024”
KingKon Comic Show 2024
KingKon Comic Show returned bigger & better than ever on April 6, 2024! Held at the Marriott in Park Ridge, NJ from 10am-5pm (9am Early Bird), KingKon Five filled up the hotel’s Grand Ballroom & Meeting Rooms with nearly 50 of the best comic book vendors around… names like Zapp Comics, Very Gary Comics, AbsoluteContinueContinue reading “KingKon Comic Show 2024”
Imperial March: Star Wars Empire State Building Takeover
March was officially Imperial March with a Star Wars takeover at the Empire State Building! Beginning on March 21, 2024, the one & only Hayden Christensen flipped the switch to turn on the Star Wars themed light show on the building itself. But that’s not all! All weekend long ESB hosted amazing experiences for fans:ContinueContinue reading “Imperial March: Star Wars Empire State Building Takeover”
PAX East 2024 (20th Anniversary)
PAX has begun to celebrate their 20th anniversary this year starting with PAX East in Boston, MA from March 21-24. As a gaming convention, not only is it dedicated to video & tabletop gaming (including arcades, board games, and TCG/CCG) but the cultural & community aspects as well! PAX East 2024 pulled out all theContinueContinue reading “PAX East 2024 (20th Anniversary)”
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