| Event |
SPX 2010 |
| Theme |
Independent Comics |
| Type |
Comics, Small Presses, Webcomics |
| Dates |
September 11-12, 2010 |
| Location |
Bethesda N. Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20852 USA
Phone: 1-301-822-9200
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| Website |
SPXpo.com |
| Remarks |
Presenters of the Ignatz Awards
Panels include:
Comic Strips: Online and In Print
Now Make It Funny
Understanding Dutch and Flemish Comics
The Aesthetics of Mini-Comics
The Future of the Comic Book
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In its fifteenth year SPX now serves as the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comic books and the discovery of new creative talent. If you did not participate in the past, whether as a fan or an exhibitor, you missed a lot—don’t be left out in 2010. 2009 was another terrific year for the show. Attendance was over 3,000 attendees and exhibitors, along with dozens of printers, distributors, retailers, and other industry professionals.
There were over 450 people registered as exhibitors and we sold over 170 exhibitor tables. SPX has a unique format of only selling exhibitor space to independent publishers and not to retailers. This provides a very intimate and friendly atmosphere for our creators and fans to mingle. At the same time, there’s a wide array of programming for all to enjoy.”
| Event |
Maryland Faerie Festival 2010 |
| Theme |
Celebrating Unicorns |
| Type |
Fantasy |
| Dates |
May 15-16, 2010 |
| Location |
Patuxent 4H Center
18405 Queen Anne Road
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774 USA
Phone: 1-888-607-9134
Patuxent River 4-H Center |
| Website |
MarylandFaerieFestival.org |
| Remarks |
We have dedicated our year to the celebration of Unicorns and our vendors and artists will all be joining in to gain Sweetie’s favor. We welcome you to come and explore our constantly evolving festival. We have new surprises for children of all ages this year, with Faerie Mushroom Checkers and Rip Van Winkle Bowling. Enjoy our new and expanded Labyrinth. Look for more intrigue and excitement from the Faerie Treasure Hunt. The Seelie and Unseelie Royalty has invited the Four Elemental Courts to join in the revelry this year. Who knows what pageantry, mischief and magic they will bring to our Festival? Come and see!
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“The Maryland Faerie Festival celebrates the Faeries. We provide an atmosphere and entertainment inspired by Faerie folklore and literature, and, of course, by the Faeries themselves. Yes, we believe in Faeries! Through the Faerie heritage, we encourage love, cooperation, peace, harmony, and respect for all beings, along with a pinch of mischief!”
| Event |
Baltimore Comic Con |
| Theme |
Comic |
| Type |
Comic Book and Collectables |
| Dates |
August 28-29, 2010 |
| Location |
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(SHARP STREET ENTRANCE)
t: 410-649-7000
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| Website |
Baltimore Comic Con |
| Remarks |
Guests include: Todd McFarlane, Mark McKenna, Jack Purcell.
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“The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 11th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area.”
| Event |
Clandestine Comics Comic Book Show 2010 |
| Type |
Comic Books and Non-Sports Card Show |
| Dates |
May 16, 2010 |
| Location |
Crowne Plaza Timonium
2004 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 21093-4114
(Formerly Holiday Inn Select Baltimore North)
Tel: 877-859-5095
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| Website |
Clandestine Comics |
| Remarks |
Maryland’s longest running Comics Show and Collectibles show! |
“Bringing a comic show to your front door. Check out what some of our dealers are selling and cool books that were purchased at the show.
Email us your likes and dislikes. We are always trying to better the show locations, times, and dealer pool.”
| Event |
Farpoint 2010 |
| Theme |
Imagination into the mainstream |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, SuperHeroes |
| Dates |
February 12-14, 2010 |
| Location |
Crowne Plaza Hotel
2004 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD 21093
Hotel telephone: (410) 252-7373
Reservation line: 1-877-2-CROWNE (877-227-6963)
Crowne Plaza Hotel
BALTIMORE NORTH – HUNT VALLEY |
| Website |
Farpointcon.com |
| Remarks |
Matt Frewer (Eureka / Watchmen / Taken / Max Headroom)
Mira Furlan (LOST / Babylon 5) |
“Farpoint is an annual gathering for fans of all genres of imaginative fiction – Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, SuperHeroes – in all the media formats in which they might appear – Cinematic Movies, Television, Direct to DVD , Books on Tape, Podcasts, Web Video – you name it, we want to celebrate it!”
| Event |
Shore Leave 32 |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Media |
| Dates |
July 9 -11, 2010 |
| Location |
Baltimore Marriott Hunt Valley Inn
245 Shawan Road
Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031 USA
Phone: 1-410-785-7000
Baltimore Marriott Hunt Valley Inn |
| Website |
Shore Leave.com |
| Remarks |
Children’s programming
Meet-the-Pros party
Alternative Film Festival
Masquerade has been expanded to include Steampunk and Anime categories.
July 11 is Kilt Day. Why? Why not?
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“A fan-run Science Fiction convention.”
Media guests include Edward James Olmos, Katee Sackhoff, Dominic Keating, Kevin Sorbo.
Author guests include Peter A David, Eric Kotani, Ilsa J Bick ”
