Hey, gang- lots have happened since our last update like the MidSouth Mega Con, the Memphis Libraries Comic Con, and our MSCA monthly dinner gathering at Garibaldi’s Pizza. And there’s lots more happening the next few weeks, including the Anime Blues Con downtown this weekend and the Metropolis Superman Celebration the following weekend.
To find out more about what is, what was, and what will be happening in the midsouth be sure to check out our latest “Drawing Funny” podcast episodes. Links to each episode are below, or you can listen on Spotify, Apple, or most any podcasting platforms.
Show notes: For this episode I try and catch everyone up on what’s coming up for the Mid-South Cartoonists Association and Memphis events scene- especially in May.
Free Comic Book Day and Rogues Gallery Rising on Saturday, Star Wars Day on Sunday, Cartoonists Day on Monday, MSCA monthly dinner gathering on Tuesday, Con Cards Gaming Night on Wednesday- plus MidSouth Mega Con and Memphis Library Con later in May.
This summer the Metropolis Superman Celebration and MSCA art show at Playhouse On The Square are in June. The Memphis Comic Expo returns in September, Memphis Comic Expo in November, the MSCA will have a Halloween art show at Germantown Community Theatre and another later in December/January at the Jewish Community Center.
Our 12th issue of the MSCA zine “The Good, The Bad and the Sketchy” snacky/food themed issue is on its way back from the printer. We’ll be assembling it at our May 6th dinner gathering at Garibaldi’s. We’ll have staplers but need extra hands to help organize and fold the pages. Our 13th issue is scheduled to go to press in October and be ready for the GCT Halloween art show.
Nicki and I have been busy with yardwork, and had a lot of fun going to the recent Earth Day/Hernando Farmers Market/Spring Art Festival on Courthouse Square in Hernando, MS. I’ve got some art for sale. and free MSCA and Drawing Funny swag available at the DeSoto Arts Council in Hernando, MS. Slide by if you’re in the area, or stop by Comics & Collectibles or The Cellar Table Top Games & Comics if your out and about on FCBD. We also have a swag table at our monthly dinner meetings. More news and details on all the events are available in this episode, on our MSCA website and Facebook page, and many of the links are listed below.
Stay tooned, and support local!
Run time: 30min 48sec
Show notes: For this episode I attended the first ever MidSouth Mega Con at the Memphis Sports & Event Center located in the Memphis Fairgrounds. I was at this inaugural con to man the Mid-South Cartoonists Association and record a few interviews over the holiday weekend. I got to talk toons with local artists including Ryan Ladner, Shane Luttrell, That Katie Jones, Peter Melonas, Dr. Kevin Thorn, MSCA president Kevin L. Williams, and MCFC co-organizer/”Geek Tank Radio” co-host Brandon Olmstead. Kev brought along some of his Muppet friends- Kermit, Fozzie, and Grover. We handed out a lot of MSCA stickers and postcards, and even sold a few zines!
There was lots of great cosplay, including our table neighbors The 731 Ghostbusters and Star Trek fan group Station Shelby. We loved getting t meet the amazing animals from the Soft Landings of Tennessee waterfowl rescue, and the awesomely chill pup from the GameOver Arcade in Southaven, MS. We also got to meet actors Reb Brown/Captain America, Sean Patrick Flanery/Young Indiana Jones, and legendary voice actor Billy West/Ren & Stimpy. (You can see pics on our MSCA Facebook page.)
The space was huge, clean, and had great lighting and A/C. There’s plenty of room for this con to expand for next year. The Memphis weather was definitely frightful outside, but it was dry and comfortable inside. This fall Memphis Comic Expo will be at this same event center in September. I’ll have a table at DonnieCon for the first time in a few years. Between the pandemic, travel, and other show commitments I haven’t been able to table there since probably 2018 at the AgCenter. Looking forward to MCX being at this new location.
This Saturday, May 31st is the third annual Memphis Libraries Comic Con at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library – 3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111. I’ll be set up at this free event along with several MSCA members 10am-3pm. GOH is Chris Parnell. Oh, our next monthly dinner gathering at Garibaldi’s Pizza is this Tuesday, June 3rd from 6-8pm, and our deadline to turn in art for next month’s art show at Playhouse on the Square. Hope to see you there.
Stay tooned, and support local!
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