NerdCon returns on Nov. 4-5
HUNTSVILLE – Around Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, the saying is, “NerdCon is coming.”
The fourth annual Rocket City NerdCon is a time to ’embrace your inner nerd’ in celebration of pop cultural fandom. Various options for geek and family-friendly fun will fill the Downtown Huntsville Library, 915 Monroe St. on Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“If your fanaticism for pop culture, comic books, movies, TV shows, books, games, collectibles, crafting or cosplay borders on obsessively nerdy, then this is the convention for you,” director of public relations Melanie Thornton. Rocket City NerdCon is an opportunity to meet other people who geek out over similar subjects.
“Our motto for Rocket City NerdCon is ‘no nerd left behind,” chairperson Dorothie Linton said. “We’re one of the most affordable conventions you’ll find. If you’re a fan of something, chances are we have a panel, discussion, presentation or workshop for you.”
Rocket City NerdCon includes special guests:
* Jim and A. Ron of Bald Move — Sharing intelligent and humorous pop culture commentary.
* Nancy Silberkleit, co-CEO of Archie Comic Publications — Advocating comic books as graphic novels to develop literacy among first-time readers and instilling a love of reading in everyone.
* Actor Chris Harrelson — Best known as 27 different walkers on “The Walking Dead.”
* Sharon Rose — Professional cosplayer, curvy model, published author and artist.
* Kati Coe — Cosplayer, toy vendor and actor on “Comic Book Men.”
New for 2017, a panel discussion is free and open to the public. On Nov. 4 at 4 p.m., Silberkleit will discuss the use of comic books to nurture reading. Also, Kids Camp will entertain five- through 12-year-olds on Nov. 4 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and eight- through 18-year-olds from 4 to 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
Advance tickets are $15 or $20 at the event. Ten-year-olds and younger are admitted free with ticketed adults. Tickets are available at any library branch or online at store.hmcpl.org.
For cosplay contest rules and vendor applications, visit rocketcitynerdcon.org. For more information, nerdcon@hmcpl.org.
