Two days of gaming and associated geekery are wrapped up for this year’s edition of the Salt Lake Gaming Convention (SLGC) (website). A convention combining electronic and tabletop games is still in its infancy after only a few years of existence. This year, having lost some of their supplies to theft, presented a major hurdle they successfully overcame.

There were hardships that almost led to the convention not being held this year. I heard a few months before the regular convention date, this year wasn’t going to happen, and there might not be another edition of SLGC at all. Plans changed after the gaming community started enquiring about when and where the convention was going to be this year. The organizers responded to the fans and provided the event.

On a short timeline, a convention was put together. Knowing some of the limitations they were up against, I would call this year’s event a success. And, pulling it all together showed the ability to make a sustainable convention that fans can look forward to.

What did they accomplish?

Electronic Games

The electronic games area was the biggest draw, which is where the focus of the convention has been. Along with Microsoft having a showcase area, there were open areas for conventioneers to set up and play. Game pits for open multiplayer games were consistently full. There were large screen viewing areas for the competitive play, which included intercollegiate esports.

The electronics area hosted a number of tournaments, along with college teams going head-to-head. There were events for both amateur and professional players. The crowds were enthusiastic in support of their favorite players and characters. Conversations abounded through the audience about what was happening on the screen and the strategy they would have used if they were playing.

Pinball

Pinball alley returned from last year and was another place of overflowing use. New games and retro flippers were available for everyone young and old to step up and see if they had what it takes to work the digit counting ball. Standing and watching three generations of one family playing pinball together was a joy. A grandfather was standing with his grandson during his parent’s turns sharing a story of how he used to meet friends to play pinball because there weren’t video arcades.

Tabletop Games

St. George Tabletop Game Convention (website) provided a library of games for those who wanted to challenge their friends across a table instead of through a screen. I hope people extend a thank you to the organizers of the St. George event because it’s at least a four hour drive between there and Salt Lake City. Envoy/Double Exposure (website) ambassadors were on hand helping teach games and give recommendations to those who weren’t sure of what game would fit their style.

The tabletop games had their own tournaments. Both days hosted a couple dozen tables for Warhammer. Other miniature games included Star Wars and War Machine. Collector card games included Magic the Gathering, Star Wars, Pokemon, along with My Little Pony at dedicated tables.

Role playing games (RPG) were present in force due to the strong individual talents of the local Adventurer’s League (website) and Pathfinder Society (website). There were other free tables running games for those looking for something different. The RPG area kept two to three dozen tables regularly filled with players from beginning to end.

Kids Zone

SLGC again provided an area dedicated to the younger players. A pirate ship was available for exploring. A Nerf battle zone and a trike race course was a place for many young gamers to burn off some the excited energy they came with. The Lego building area and tables for creative design work were places that might not have been so energetic, but they were well attended. Some groups looked like the parents took the kids in so they could build with the blocks.

Live Action Area

The arena for battle was once again erected with opposing forces facing off with foam weapons. Epic battles were waged. There was also a smaller area set up for just the younger players learning to get their battle feet under them.

Vendors

In the midst of all of this was the market place, where conventioneers were able to pick up their remembrances of the event and support their fandoms. The area had a wide selection of memorabilia, artists, game designers, and promotional areas for other groups and events.

Guests and Panels

The guests and panelists were well received.

Great voice actors were there to share what they do and who they are. Charles Martinet (website) of Mario fame. The cast of God of War included Christopher Judge (Facebook), Danielle Bisutti (website), Jeremy Davie (imdb), and Robert Craighead (Twitter). The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was represented by Patricia Summersett (website), Elizabeth Maxwell (website), Andi Gibson (website), Bill Rogers (Twitter), Jamie Mortellaro (Twitter), and Joe Hernandez (Twitter). And, Chloe Hollings (Twitter) from Overwatch, Victoria Atkin (Twitter) from Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Jason Charles Miller (website) of Geek and Sundry, and Jason Hayes (composer) (Twitter) were also talked about their experiences.

The panels covered topics about all types of gaming and other areas of interest.

Cosplay

Cosplay wasn’t left out. There was a competition which was highlighted by Zabracus (Twitter) and Missy Mayhem (Twitter). These Two local talents provided insight for those who want to do cosplay.

Overall

These were two days packed with a lot of activities a person could get involved with.

I’ve had the opportunity of attending this convention every year since its inception. This year was a struggle. Even with the struggles, the organizers had the guts to push forward when others may have folded. That showed their strength and the power of the gaming community in SLC. My hat’s off to their success (and, yes, I wear a hat when I go to conventions).

There will be more articles coming from my experiences at SLGC 2018. I look forward to seeing more of this convention in the future and watching it grow into what it is capable of producing for the gamers supporting it.

This article also submitted for publication to Guild Master Gaming and Big Shiny Robot.

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It had been a while since I watched anime. Once, Vegeta sat at my workspace, in hard plastic Super Sayan glory. I’d spend hours combing my one and only local comic book store for anything Rumiko Takahashi, gushing over Ninja Scroll or renting anything suggested to me. Just to check it out. Is it really a huge deal that I wished and wished to meet Totoro at a bus stop? We could share an umbrella in silence. Maybe high five or hug. I lay the blame squarely on the shoulders of Hello Kitty and the Sanrio section in a shop at the mall. Erasers. Notebooks. Sandals. Even a toaster that sparked a childhood quest to brand my morning toast with her feline visage.

Life, as it inevitably does, expanded. Other things took center stage and overshadowed my Anime Love. Then I moved to Utah, and heard about Anime Banzai. I had to go. Being that anime runs the gamut from all ages family-friendly adorable to rather grown up and risqué themes, I wanted to see how our community celebrates such a diverse and influential art form.

The 12th Annual Anime Banzai started out humbly in 2005. The “End of the World” Japanese Animation Club at Salt Lake Community College expected about 200 people to show up to it’s inaugural event. They got 600 instead. The signs were evident. Anime fans wanted a place to assemble and celebrate a slice of Japanese pop culture. It’s worth hitting up. Believe it.

The three day event, held this year on October 20-22, took life within the Davis Conference Center in Layton. As I strolled through the parking lot, a diminutive Naruto Uzumaki rolled on by in a wave of cosplayers dressed as various characters. It’s pleasant to see how many families attend Utah cons together and thoroughly immerse themselves in the spirit of cosplay fun.

After checking in, I wandered the halls without a plan. Not a problem. I came upon a couple rooms setup with screens for viewing. In Viewing Room 2, the schedule read Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer. Instantly, I thought of my friend who first pointed me in the direction of author Rumiko Takahashi, and I sat in the back. Pulling out the program in the tote bag received at check-in, the artwork on the the cover struck me. It’s a well put together booklet with eye-catching artistry properly capturing the event. Simply stunning.

My next stop; the game room. Video gaming, that is. Anime Banzai offered its attendees a selection of arcade and console games to try. Free of charge. Interactive dance games like In The Groove 3, stood alongside classic arcade offerings. The past and present shared playtime in console version as well. Seeing that old grey brick of a Nintendo console sent my mind back to when my dad bought us our first one. Of course he had to play it for a solid chunk of time before we did. You know, quality control. Right, Pops?

If tabletop gaming has your heart, they’ve covered you. In the Card & Tabletop Gaming Room, a helpful staff member suggested to play a game first. Try it out. When you find one you think you’d like to dig into, he encouraged you to create a character and play.

Having the events rules sung by faithful Banzai Guest of Honor Steve “Warky” Nunez during the Opening Ceremonies while other Guests of Honor, Sean Chiplock and Michaela Laws popped on stage for a brief backup dance made the audience laugh. The guests selected came across as engaging and approachable. A refreshing quality. They genuinely seemed to be enjoying themselves. Anime Baznai felt blanketed by an overall electric joy and excitement.

The staff made a huge an impact on me. Everyone I came across approached Banazai-goers with pleasant demeanors and gracious support. At the Repair Station, I met a mother and daughter team from South Jordan who conveyed that attitude well.

Many cons offer a repair station. Cosplayers spend time and effort delving into their passion for creating the right look. What happens if you pop a seam, lose a button or your makeup runs? Repair Station to the rescue. Here’s one place event organizers flex their generosity muscle. Some cons charge a fee. Anime Banzai does not. Bonus; it’s operated by The Carroll Family. At the time I happened upon it, Liz and Katie were at the helm.

Liz helped create The March of Dime’s Haunted House in the 80’s. She and her husband also enjoy crafting renaissance fair costumes. They’ve passed their love for cosplay onto their children. She’s seen the station grow. Anytime they needed supplies, Anime Banzai provided it. The complementary service is offered to all attendees. Safety pins, hot glue, wig caps and more are available, along with a wealth of costume building knowledge offered up by Carroll tag team.

Artist’s Alley is one of my favorite spots to check out at any Con. I met two mega-sweet comic book creators from Florida. Tiffany Ciper and Selan Spike. One booth drew unexpected excitement from Banzai attendees. Yes, the artwork was tight. But the soap. The soap brought them in. Bizarre & Wonderful Handmade Soap. Wash Your Hans, a delightful peppercorn and vanilla scent, was my favorite. All made in lush goat’s milk. Definitely something I wasn’t expecting to see among the heap of talented artists.

I can’t say which cosplay was my favorite. It’s obvious those who dedicated their energy to coming in character enjoyed embodying their anime of choice, as much as spectators enjoyed seeing them come to life. While I waited outside to catch a glimpse of a possible RWBY cosplay meet up, I looked over my shoulder and saw a little kid dressed as Freddy Fazbear. You know, of the delightful Five Night’s at Freddy’s horror video game? I wanted to ask if I could snap his pic. But when I looked over again, he’d vanished. Not like that. He was leaving with his parents. Still, I wasn’t expecting a tiny Freddy behind me.

The Davis Conference Center lends an intimacy to Anime Banzai. It gives it a feel of accessibility and openness, spreading out and embracing attendees with a inclusive hug. Anime does a wonderful job of Inviting in its fans, who may sometimes be shy or seemingly awkward otherwise, and Anime Banzai provides a meeting place facilitating self-expression, supported by a community of acceptance. My wish is as it grows, its able to retain its heartfelt vibe.

By the end of it, I’d seen enough Pikachus and poke trainers to conclude Pokemon is immortal. A number of specific ninjas to see Naruto Love runs deep. And an array of cosplay telling of the art from’s diversity. My blended genealogy revels in seeing a piece of Japanese culture celebrated with such passion. Anime Banzai is a keeper. A gem in Utah’s treasure pouch of delectable happenings lauding the diversity of all things geek.

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Who Was At The Con

For many of the people coming to Salt Lake Comic Con it was a place to have the opportunity of meeting the media stars they have come to enjoy. For many this means thinking of those who perform on our favorite television programs and movies—and there were a lot.

For three full days we had the opportunity of meeting, getting autographs and photographs, and spending a few minutes with those entertain us on the big and little screen. Along with those who are well known there were those getting started. Independent film makers were there sharing their visions. Other forms of art were also well represented.

The artist alley was comprised of artists who have worked on major animated productions and books along with those who are just starting out. I think every art form was represented (I’m not going to try to name them all because I know I will miss somebody’s favorite). I talked with some of the artists who were impressed with the attendance of Salt Lake Comic Con. A couple who travel between conventions were really enjoying the level of knowledge and courtesy their fans have in Salt Lake City.

This was not just in the form of two-dimensional art work. There were a number of crafters sharing what they create. There were all the accessories you could be looking for to complete an outfit for out on the town, or at the next cosplay event. There were those who had items to show your fandom in more everyday items like pens and blankets. If you were unable to find what you were looking for, you could talk to people and they would help create what you wanted. One shop was laser etching on the spot.

There were other fandoms in attendance. Books are strong forms of entertainment and there were some wonderful authors sharing their thoughts and their books. Forewarning: I am biased about books. They are my first love of entertainment (second is games). I talked with authors covering a wide range of genres and they, like the artists, were impressed with the people they were meeting. A number of authors were selling out of their stores and I know a couple who were frantically coming up with extra copies for Saturday because they had sold out on Friday.

The gamers were not left out. Both electronic and tabletop games had strong showing, both in providing products and in looking for games. Salt Lake Gaming Convention had a location where people were able to sit and play console games.  There were also game shops with items so fans could show which games are their favorites.

Tabletop games were also available. Along with the game shops, I know there were a half-a-dozen developers showing their games. There were also accessory companies with dice, bags, and boards. An open gaming room was there with the Adventurer’s League hosting tables and open table space for everyone to use. Some people found this a nice reprieve from the volume of the general floor.

I am also happy to say there were organization in attendance who help the community at large. There were cosplay groups and other organizations who were there raising awareness and support for people in need. I am even more happy to report those organizations said they had great support from the people they came in contact with, either at their booth or out and about throughout the convention.

Who Was Really At The Con

The largest group at Salt Lake Comic Con were the fans, you who are reading this. Throughout the event I heard speakers claim if it wasn’t for the fans, none of this would matter. It’s true. Not in the way that a cynic would claim because of ticket sales, but because it is the energy and enthusiasm of the individual fans coming together that make conventions exciting and fun to be at.

There was no point during the entire convention where cosplay was not occurring. There were cosplayers in strollers to those with walkers. There were cosplayers for every area of fandom. I like to think I have a good understanding of the different areas and I met players I didn’t recognize. And, yet, along with those of us not in costume, we were all sharing in the event.

I enjoy seeing how people were gracious in their play. People of all shapes, sizes, ages, and abilities were good to each other. We were having fun. We recognized those who had done something we appreciated and we were gracious in being appreciated.

Conventions are hard on the body. I know people who are most likely sleeping away this afternoon (I am writing this on the Sunday after) and I am there with them. Others are still cleaning up from the merriment. While others are making their way home, or to their next engagement. Event fans in attendance will most likely take some time to allow themselves to recover from the time spent at the convention center. We attended knowing the physical consequences.

This convention is about reviving the spirit of creativity and fun. We went because we were seeing not only the people involved in the creation of the stories or bringing those stories to life, we were seeing the characters they represent. Many were becoming the characters to show our appreciation for what they have given us. We go because it gives us the memories of past stories, and the hope of new ones.

It is the people I meet that make conventions so great, and all the people who were part of Salt Lake Comic Con 2017 made this event a wonderful memory. This goes to the organizers, the guests, the attendees, the workers in the booths, the workers of the convention center, and the volunteers.

I tip my hat (it was either a cap or bowler depending on which day) to everyone. Now, I think I will take a nap and start getting ready for the next event.

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I haven’t seen a block of short films in years. This is my fault. I look at my schedule and would think I don’t have time for such nonsense like a short film. This is an oddity because I like reading and writing short stories. Several of my favorite short story authors are H. P. Lovecraft, Roger Zelazny, and Philip Jose Farmer. Looking at who I enjoy, I’m not surprised the shorts at FilmQuest were so enjoyable to me.

I wracked my memory to come up with the last time I saw a collection of short films. It was when I was attending the University of Utah and a group of us went to the Blue Mouse to see that year’s award-winning shorts. That was the year Pixar introduced the lamps. Something we now see at the start of their movies and consider it to be so basic in animation. Back then, it was cutting edge.

My enjoyment of the shorts goes back further. Along with what I liked to read, it went along with what I liked to watch. I didn’t always get to watch the programs I wanted to (I’m the youngest of five children), and if you missed an episode you had to find someone to tell you about it. Or, later, you hoped someone recorded it on their VCR. Growing up, I enjoyed watching the shows that were not episodic dramas or comedies. I enjoyed the shows that represented short film making.

Three of my favorites TV shows were The Twilight Zone (in rerun), The Outer Limits (also in rerun), and Night Gallery. Again, I see how the Filmquest films fit right in to what I like. These shows showcased the short format of film storytelling. Every week a new story would be presented with new settings, characters, and plots. Seldom did a story carry over into the next week’s episode.

The Outer Limits and The Twilight Zone are still being watched regularly (unfortunately Night Gallery hasn’t done as well). I’ve talked with people who enjoy watching these older shows and we’ve had discussions about which episode, which story, were our favorites (one of mine is Green Fingers from Night Gallery).

I have friends who haven’t gone to see a short film in a long time, or at all, and realized how much we’ve been missing out on.

FilmQuest targets fantasy, science fiction, and horror. There are other festivals for other genres. Independent movie houses present short films in blocks so you get multiple stories for the price of a single ticket. At FilmQuest there are around 10 short films showing in a block.

If you enjoy reading short stories, or if enjoyed the TV shows that gave a different story, or several, every episode, I recommend checking out short films.

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Friday September 8, 2017

Provo, Utah

“FilmQuest, Utah’s Largest Genre Film Festival, Returns With Nine Days of Films, Premieres, and Special Events”

FilmQuest, Utah’s largest genre film festival event, and one of MovieMaker Magazine’s prestigious “Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” for 2017, returns for its fourth season, September 8th through 16th at the Covey Center for the Arts and Velour Live Music Gallery in Downtown Provo, Utah. Showcasing over 200 of the world’s very best independent sci-fi, fantasy, and horror films, including over 20 World Premieres, 15 North American/USA, and over 175 Utah Premieres, FilmQuest brings the world to Utah with a dazzling display of films, panels, concerts, parties, and events.

“Moving the festival to Provo wasn’t an easy task,” says FilmQuest Festival Director Jonathan Martin, “especially considering the great host Sandy and Salt Lake City has been. But Provo was the right choice, wherein we could really incorporate the cities strengths, charms, dynamic businesses, and growing alternative art and music scene into the festival’s growth and voice. We came here to get bigger, not smaller, and Provo has answered the call.”

Over 150 filmmakers, actors, and press from around the globe are in confirmed attendance for this year’s event, showcasing a diverse selection of films including World Premieres for the UK supernatural thriller Charismata, a family friendly steampunk adaptation of The Secret Garden, the time travel thrillers Curvature, starring Lyndsy Fonseca, and Australia’s The Gateway, and the creature feature, Gnaw, starring Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass.

North American/US Premieres include the period piece Flora, winner of Best Feature at the Sci-Fi London Film Festival, French apocalyptic film Hostile, the irreverent Norwegian comedy Vidar the Vampire, and the one woman spectacle that needs to be seen to be believed in Spain’s The Glass Coffin.

FilmQuest is also a celebration of diversity, where over 45% of the film’s selections were either written, produced, or directed by a female filmmaker, highlighting the growing importance of a woman’s voice in cinema today, most notably genre cinema. Panel highlights include a Utah Film Commission sponsored panel highlighting minorities in filmmaking today, a Film Festival directors panel revealing the secrets of some of the nation’s top genre film festivals, various celebrity guests, and more.

A major special event for the festival includes two live concerts produced exclusively by and for FilmQuest celebrating the great scores of film in the Music in the Movies concerts, with performances by Utah’s own Dancing with the Stars’ Chelsie Hightower, the Salt Lake Pops Orchestra, Book on Tapeworm, Bri Ray, Irish-folk singer Yelpy, Jarrett Burns, Shaun Barrowes, and other artists brought together by Provo’s Velour.

With over 200 films, Festival Director Jonathan Martin says, “there’s something for everyone. We’ve got Saturday morning cartoons for the kids, to fantasy adventures for the teens, and Midnight Madness for the late night crowds. Truly this is one the most diverse selection of films at any festival event Utah audiences have ever seen, and a cinephile’s dream come true. It’s can’t miss entertainment, and it’s by far our strongest season yet!”

Tickets are available now at the Covey Center for the Arts and Velour Live Music Gallery box office in Provo, Utah, or online at tickets.covey.center, www.filmquestfest.com, or www.coveycenter.org.

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Our FilmQuest 2016 Official Selections Preview is not all inclusive, since not everyone reached out to us to provide press materials. The films are rated and sorted from “Must See” to “Your Guess is as Good as Mine”, and our full rating scale is detailed at the bottom of the page.

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Read our FilmQuest 2016 Official Selection Preview here.

Tickets for FilmQuest 2016 are available now at the Jordan Commons Megaplex Theatres box office in Sandy, Utah or online at www.megaplextheatres.com. For more information about FilmQuest, visit www.FilmQuestFest.com or follow all the latest updates through the FilmQuest Facebook page at www.facebook.com/filmquestfest. All screenings, parties, and events are open to the public.

FilmQuest 2016, Utah’s largest summer and genre film event, returns for its third season at the Jordan Commons Megaplex Theatres in Sandy, Utah, June 17th – 25th, 2016. Showcasing over 200 of the best sci-fi, fantasy, and horror films from around the world, including over 20 World Premieres, 10 US Premieres, and over 150 Utah Premieres, FilmQuest brings the global independent film community to Utah for nine days of films, panels, workshops, parties, and events.

Over 150 filmmakers and actors from across the globe will be in attendance throughout this year’s event to debut such films as the Utah made comedy Muddy Corman, the cyberpunk extravaganza Virtual Revolution, the sci-fi/horror thriller Shortwave, Sundance hit The Blackout Experiments, the noir No Way to Live, and many more. Also of note is the celebration of diversity at FilmQuest, where 20% of all the 2016 Official Selections are female made, highlighting the festival’s celebration of a woman’s voice in genre cinema.

Events include a live rock opera from Provo’s Space Venture Coalition, a symposium on filmmaking with the Avrec Art House, an 80’s themed dance party, and the Closing Night Awards Ceremony. Workshops will feature a live analysis of Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, an exclusive voiceover workshop with one of Hollywood’s top voiceover actors Dameon Clarke (Borderlands, Dragonball Z), and a live cast reading of William Shakespeare’s immortal classic Star Wars featuring performances from FilmQuest’s celebrity guests.

Festival Director Jonathan Martin said of this year’s event, “We couldn’t be more excited to bring to film fans in Utah and the world over the 2016 FilmQuest. We’ve programmed a truly stellar lineup of great films from around the world, with a little something for everyone, including family friendly selections. My team and I invite everyone to join us in Utah: fan, celebrity, distributor, and press alike, where we’ll be the global epicenter for independent genre cinema over the course of nine days. FilmQuest is boldly going into the future as it gets even bigger and better, attracting the imagination of filmmakers and audiences locally and abroad. Don’t miss out and prepare yourself for the Fantastic!”

Celebrity guests will include Doug Jones (Hocus Pocus, Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth), Dameon Clarke (Supernatural, 24), Carlee Baker (The Woman, Femme Fatales), Miss Utah USA Teale Murdock, and others. All panels and most workshops are free, and audiences are invited to attend the festival freely, walk the red carpet, and meet and mingle with attending filmmakers and guests.

Earlier in 2016, FilmQuest announced the absorption of two Utah film festivals into its company, the Salty Horror International Film Festival and the Underfunded Film Festival. Through bringing both festivals into FilmQuest, more opportunities will be provided for local and out-of-state filmmakers through incentivizing filmmaking throughout the state via various production prize packages, while also creating a much larger, higher quality festival event for audiences, filmmakers, and guests alike.

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Salt Lake Comic Con holds the state record for most attended convention.

As we’ve grown, we’ve attracted attention internationally, with over 10 million reach worldwide over social media, Salt Lake Comic Con is catching people’s attention! Fan-X 2016 is the 6^th event from Dan Farr Productions. Now partnered with DC Comics and PopLife (FunCo), Fan-X will soon expand into the Philippines, Asia, and China!

We love our real life heroes! Everyone wants to get in the act! Upon hearing the news of our nation’s hero Buzz Aldrin attending Fan-X this year, the phones rang off the hook. Dan, Bryan, Governor Gary Herbert, and Senators Jake Garn and Orrin Hatch dined with Buzz upon his arrival. What a warm Utah welcome!

On a serious note. “A hero is measured by the evil they overcome.” The greatest foe we face in any community is teen suicide. Today, at SLCC Fan-X, Safe Utah Schools unveiled their free cell phone app. With SafeUT, anyone in crisis can quickly reach a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Easy. Confidential. By text: day or night. Drugs, depression, suicide, loss. Trained counselors are there to help.

Download it on your phone today. Help a friend. Save a life. Stop a bully. Help yourself!

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CHRIS HARDWICK

FUNCOMFORTABLE TOUR

Chris Hardwick is performing at Kingsbury Hall Nov 6, and Utah Geek Magazine is giving away FREE tickets!.

The drawing is now LIVE! Complete the entry form here: ugeek.us/ChrisHardwick.

Chris Hardwick from The Nerdist and Talking Dead is performing his stand-up comedy at Kingsbury Hall on November 6, and Utah Geek Magazine has tickets to give away!

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Your first chance to win will be at @Salt Lake Comic Con. Find us at table # Red 8 and sign up to enter the drawing.  Your second chance to win will be online through our social media pages in October.

If you just can’t wait and risk missing the free tickets, buy your tickets NOW for only $35 before they sell out! http://tickets.utah.edu/events/chris-hardwick/ 

Press Release:

Chris Hardwick, host of Comedy Central’s Emmy-nominated show @midnight, will be bringing his Funcomfortable Tour to University of Utah. The show will take place Friday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Kingsbury Hall. Tickets can be purchased at www.Tickets.Utah.edu, Kingsbury Hall box office or charge by phone at 801-581-7100.

Chris Hardwick is a stand-up comedian, chart-topping podcaster, television personality and contributor for Wired magazine. He is also creative head of the multi-platform media behemoth known as Nerdist Industries, which has grown to include the Nerdist.com website, a premium YouTube channel with more than a million subscribers, and a podcast network including the flagship Nerdist Podcast that averages more than six million monthly downloads.

On top of his Nerdist responsibilities, he is the face of AMC’s live after show Talking Dead, which discusses the highly-rated The Walking Dead. His top-rated late-night show @midnight airs four nights a week on Comedy Central and his stand-up comedy show, Funcomfortable, is currently on tour.

Date: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 AT 7:30PM

Location: KINGSBURY HALL in SALT LAKE CITY, UT

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