Conventions Archives

Geek Links: The Latest PAX Updates for 2021

March 30, 2021March 29, 2021Evil Genius Mum1

Grab your quick Geek Links on the latest PAX Updates for 2021: from East to West, Down Under to Digital. Courtesy: https://www.paxsite.com/

PAX Tabletop Goes Online for 2020

September 20, 2020September 19, 2020Evil Genius Mum

Taking PAX Tabletop Online for 2020 worked out better than expected, thanks to Discord, ‘Tabletop Simulator,’ and experienced developers.

Dragon Con Isn’t Canceled–It’s Moving Online (and Free!)

July 7, 2020Ruth Suehle

Like most events in 2020, Dragon Con will not be held as an in-person event. But they will be moving online–and it’s free for everyone, whether you were planning to attend or not.

Between the Bookends, Image: Sophie Brown

Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in June 2020

July 1, 2020June 30, 2020Sophie Brown1

July’s Between the Bookends column here at GeekMom includes seven books that have been read by Sophie, Lisa, Patricia, and Sarah.

PAX Aust + PAX West = PAX Online 2020

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020Evil Genius Mum3

Good PAX Conventions don’t get cancelled. Their gaming powers combine to create an even greater convention: PAX ONLINE 2020!!

Brazen Comics Festival: A New Comic Convention

March 5, 2020March 4, 2020Evil Genius Mum

Hang on to your variant covers, comic fans. There’s a new convention in town. And it’s “BRAZEN-ly” going where few have ever gone before.

Stepping Back Into Cons With Arisia

January 26, 2020January 25, 2020Rebecca Angel4

It’s been a while. Rebecca Angel took time off from geeky conventions due to chronic illness. Here she shares her weekend adventures at Arisia with her son as they enjoyed gaming, art, panels, and watching ‘Firefly’ when it was time to rest.

Stories from the Convention: All Access to Oz Comic-Con

October 24, 2019October 24, 2019Evil Genius Mum

We all have stories from our favorite conventions: EG Mum shares one from Oz Comic-Con 2019 about accessibility for the hearing impaired.

NYCC 2019: Interviews with She-Ra’s Cast and Writer/Producer

October 23, 2019October 22, 2019Karen Walsh

NYCC 2019: Exclusive interviews with She-Ra’s Noelle Stevenson, Aimee Carrera, Karen Fukuhara, AJ Michalka, and Lauren Ash.

NYCC: ‘Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary’ Review

October 16, 2019Corrina Lawson

“Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary” will thrill all fans of the movie and..it might even convince those who’ve never seen the movie to watch it.

NYCC: “Full Frontal’s Totally Unrigged Primary” App

October 10, 2019October 17, 2019Corrina Lawson

Sure, politics is called a “game” but this is an app that lets you play for the Democratic candidate of your choice to receive a $250,000 donation.

NYCC: CW’s Nancy Drew Gets a Spooky Makeover

October 8, 2019October 8, 2019Corrina Lawson

The CW “Nancy Drew” still solves mysteries but her world includes ghosts and a host of people in the fictional town of Horseshoe Bay hiding secrets.

Play World Australia 2019: An Exhibition of FUN!

September 27, 2019September 26, 2019Evil Genius Mum1

Play World Australia returns to Sydney on October 5 and 6, 2019. It’s a showcase of fun with toys, workshops, and activities to explore the world of play.

Fan Fest at the Library!

September 19, 2019September 18, 2019Amy Weir4

Our local library tried to bring a big geek con experience to our relatively rural town, and I think we succeeded.

Oz Comic-Con 2019: Geek Down Under

September 6, 2019September 5, 2019Evil Genius Mum

Oz Comic-Con is heading to Brisbane and Sydney this month. Check out EG Mum’s predictions for the best and brightest on offer!

The Cults That Make Dragon Con

September 6, 2019September 5, 2019Ruth Suehle

What makes Dragon Con such an unusual event in a seemingly endless sea of conventions? Its cultists.

Can’t-Miss Activities with Kids at Dragon Con

August 28, 2019August 27, 2019Ruth Suehle1

Bringing your kids to Dragon Con? Here are a few things you won’t want to miss.

Cullen Bunn: The Stephen King of Comics

August 26, 2019August 26, 2019MAJK

Cullen Bunn, the Stephen King of comics, chats with MAJK about his work during her visit to San Diego Comic-Con 2019.

Feeding Your Family On The Cheap At A Con: Hotel Cooking

August 21, 2019August 21, 2019Missy Hayes4

One of our more successful ways to keep costs down at a con has turned out to be hotel room cooking.

My Favorite Artists at MCM Expo Manchester, Image: Sophie Brown

My Favorite Artists from Manchester MCM Comic Con

August 21, 2019August 20, 2019Sophie Brown

When I attended the MCM Comic Con in Manchester, UK in July, I spent a lot of my day picking up prints, stickers, badges, and other bits and pieces from the many artists exhibiting there. Here are some of my favorite finds.