The date has been finalized - Ratha Con 2013 will take place May 11, 2013. There will be a con from 10 am to 5 pm and then there will be more activities in the evening
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The date has been set for the 2013 Ratha Con to take place at the Community Center, 701 E. State St. Athens, Ohio. Mark your calendars - April 20, 2013. As with the 2012 event we will have artists, sellers, collectors, model makers, and gamers. Plus, we plan to add costume contests, film screenings, a children's activity area, and much, much more...
There will be events leading up to the con so keep checking back for information about the convention and all the fun attached to it.
There will be events leading up to the con so keep checking back for information about the convention and all the fun attached to it.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
T-Shirts and Thanks
We all had a great time at Ratha Con and we hope you all did too! Thanks to all the artists and vendors who showed up to sell their stuff, and thanks to the Steampunk Ballet, Humans vs. Zombies: Athens, Wizard's Guild, John Pare, and all the collectors for making sure there was lots of fun things to do. Thanks to Jeff Judd, Jack Tiberi, and Kris Poland for bringing interesting discussion, and thanks to all the volunteers and people to who came out to visit the Con in that scorching 90 degree weather.
We're already looking forward to next year.
If you happened to miss out on buying a t-shirt, there's good news and bad news. Good news is we are still selling them (and in the process of getting a Paypal account set up), but unfortunately we're down to only Larges and Extra Larges. If you're interested in buying a shirt, stay tuned. We'll get information up soon on how to purchase one.
EDIT: Here's the Paypal link:
We're already looking forward to next year.
If you happened to miss out on buying a t-shirt, there's good news and bad news. Good news is we are still selling them (and in the process of getting a Paypal account set up), but unfortunately we're down to only Larges and Extra Larges. If you're interested in buying a shirt, stay tuned. We'll get information up soon on how to purchase one.
EDIT: Here's the Paypal link:
Friday, May 25, 2012
Ratha Con Schedule
Here is the official schedule of events for Ratha Con, so plan your day accordingly, and we'll see you on Saturday!
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Panel Discussion with Sandy Plunkett, Steve Richter and Chris Monday at Athens Public Library.
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Convention taking place at the Athens Community Center
Sellers and artists vending and exhibiting their work.
Public exhibiting collections and models
Gaming throughout day
Ratha Con trivia game
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Magic Drafts (sign up @ door)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: "From Comics to Film" with Kris Poland (upper meeting space)
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: 1st Edition Dungeons and Dragons game (sign up @ door)
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Magic Draft (sign up @ door)
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm: "The Use of Literary Elements in Alan Moore and David Lloyd's V for Vendetta" with Jeffery Judd, Johnny Merry and Daryl Curry (in upper meeting space)
5:30 pm: Steampunk Ballet performance (in the gym)
6:00 pm: Prizes given out for Ratha Con Trivia. (Prizes donated by The Wizard's Guild and Rathaa Con committee)
Ratha Con raffle names to be drawn (Prizes donated by The Wizard's Guild, The Dairy Barn and Ratha Con committee).
7:00 pm: Convention closes
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Humans vs. Zombies moderated game on Community Center grounds.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Panel Discussion with Sandy Plunkett, Steve Richter and Chris Monday at Athens Public Library.
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Convention taking place at the Athens Community Center
Sellers and artists vending and exhibiting their work.
Public exhibiting collections and models
Gaming throughout day
Ratha Con trivia game
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Magic Drafts (sign up @ door)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: "From Comics to Film" with Kris Poland (upper meeting space)
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: 1st Edition Dungeons and Dragons game (sign up @ door)
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Magic Draft (sign up @ door)
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm: "The Use of Literary Elements in Alan Moore and David Lloyd's V for Vendetta" with Jeffery Judd, Johnny Merry and Daryl Curry (in upper meeting space)
5:30 pm: Steampunk Ballet performance (in the gym)
6:00 pm: Prizes given out for Ratha Con Trivia. (Prizes donated by The Wizard's Guild and Rathaa Con committee)
Ratha Con raffle names to be drawn (Prizes donated by The Wizard's Guild, The Dairy Barn and Ratha Con committee).
7:00 pm: Convention closes
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Humans vs. Zombies moderated game on Community Center grounds.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Gaming at Ratha Con
Comic books are awesome, but we know they're not your only hobby, so at Ratha Con we're planning on having some gaming available for the less diehard comic fans.
The Wizard's Guild is going to run two Magic: the Gathering booster drafts during the Con. We'll have sign-up sheets near admission for anyone who wants to participate, and it's first come, first serve, so sign up as soon as soon as you're able! The draft will be with Avacyn Restored, and if you want to learn more about the booster draft format, check out http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/resources.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/resources/formats-sanctioned#limited and the "What is Booster Draft?" section. Each draft will be $15 to enter, with all proceeds going to The Wizard's Guild.
There will also be a Dungeons and Dragons 1st edition game run during Ratha Con by John Pare. He will have premade characters set up and ready to go, so interested players can simply sit down and begin the adventure.
A comprehensive schedule of events, including the start time of these games and drafts, will be posted here as the Con gets closer, so stay tuned, and we'll see you all on the 26th!
The Wizard's Guild is going to run two Magic: the Gathering booster drafts during the Con. We'll have sign-up sheets near admission for anyone who wants to participate, and it's first come, first serve, so sign up as soon as soon as you're able! The draft will be with Avacyn Restored, and if you want to learn more about the booster draft format, check out http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/resources.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/resources/formats-sanctioned#limited and the "What is Booster Draft?" section. Each draft will be $15 to enter, with all proceeds going to The Wizard's Guild.
There will also be a Dungeons and Dragons 1st edition game run during Ratha Con by John Pare. He will have premade characters set up and ready to go, so interested players can simply sit down and begin the adventure.
A comprehensive schedule of events, including the start time of these games and drafts, will be posted here as the Con gets closer, so stay tuned, and we'll see you all on the 26th!
Monday, May 21, 2012
Katherine Wirick
Katherine Wirick grew up in Columbus and got her BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design. She went to grad school in Ireland and Philadelphia, and in 2011 Wirick earned an MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
Wirick has previously made a large-scale sequential artwork called "No One is Safe," with a preview available on her website, http://katherine.kreider-wirick.com/. She is currently working on a graphic novel named "Nervenkrank," based on the life of a WWI soldier named John Heartfield.
If you want to check out Wirick's work, you can visit her website, but if you want to see her in person and buy some of her beautiful stories, come visit Ratha Con on May 26!
Friday, May 18, 2012
V for Vendetta Panel Discussion
As a teacher at Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School, Jeffrey M. Judd presents a lesson plan named "The use of Literary Elements in Alan Moore and David Lloyd's V for Vendetta or The Smartest Comic Ever Written." With a few other teachers, Judd is going to bring this topic to Ratha Con in a panel discussion.
As Judd explains, "We discuss the issue of why citizens are willing to sacrifice civil liberties for safety during times of perceived and/or real threat. We also look at Moore's use of the literary element of allusion throughout the novel to emphasize thematic elements in the graphic novel."
Judd began working for the Columbus City School District in 2005. Since that time he has worked with students across all core subject areas in an inclusive classroom setting. He is currently working on his Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Dayton. He will be leading this panel discussion along with some fellow teachers from Fort Hayes, including Johnny Merry, Courtney Johnson, and Daryl Curry.
If you're a fan of V for Vendetta, Alan Moore, or even if you're just interested in the idea of why people trade freedoms for safety, be sure to see this panel discussion at Ratha Con!
As Judd explains, "We discuss the issue of why citizens are willing to sacrifice civil liberties for safety during times of perceived and/or real threat. We also look at Moore's use of the literary element of allusion throughout the novel to emphasize thematic elements in the graphic novel."
Judd began working for the Columbus City School District in 2005. Since that time he has worked with students across all core subject areas in an inclusive classroom setting. He is currently working on his Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Dayton. He will be leading this panel discussion along with some fellow teachers from Fort Hayes, including Johnny Merry, Courtney Johnson, and Daryl Curry.
If you're a fan of V for Vendetta, Alan Moore, or even if you're just interested in the idea of why people trade freedoms for safety, be sure to see this panel discussion at Ratha Con!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Lee Smith
Lee Smith is a comic artist who's known for starting Ohio Chronicles, a comic book "detailing the rich and exciting history of Ohio for all ages," and he'll be at Ratha Con!
Smith grew up in Athens, Ohio. He went to Athens High School where he first started creating comic books. He attended Ohio University did a Master's thesis on the use of comic books as instructional materials to teach reading to students who were significantly behind grade level. In 2011, left his job teaching and started Ohio Chronicles, a comic book geared for teaching Ohio history.
If you want to check out some of Smith's comics, you can visit http://www.ohiocomics.com/, visit the Athens Book Center, or come see him and his comics in person at Ratha Con!
Smith grew up in Athens, Ohio. He went to Athens High School where he first started creating comic books. He attended Ohio University did a Master's thesis on the use of comic books as instructional materials to teach reading to students who were significantly behind grade level. In 2011, left his job teaching and started Ohio Chronicles, a comic book geared for teaching Ohio history.
If you want to check out some of Smith's comics, you can visit http://www.ohiocomics.com/, visit the Athens Book Center, or come see him and his comics in person at Ratha Con!
Monday, May 14, 2012
Steve Richter at Union Arts
Union Arts, a literally underground art gallery and performance space, will be showcasing the work of Steve Richter in a show named "Steveophobia," starting today, May 14th, with an opening from 7 to 9 with light refreshments.
We've already talked at length about Richter (http://rathacon.blogspot.com/2012/04/steve-richter.html), but for those who don't recognize his name, you may recognize his work in his latest books Atomic Yardsale and Existential Fish.
"Steveophobia" is a collection of cartoons and illustrations based on Richter's ongoing theme of fears, phobias, and anxieties. This collection also includes scenes from his latest books, a few characters from his Seattle years, and sketches from his sketch books.
If you want to catch a look at Richter's work before Ratha Con, visit Union Arts at 15 W Union St, to the left of Haffa's Records and down the stairs.
We've already talked at length about Richter (http://rathacon.blogspot.com/2012/04/steve-richter.html), but for those who don't recognize his name, you may recognize his work in his latest books Atomic Yardsale and Existential Fish.
"Steveophobia" is a collection of cartoons and illustrations based on Richter's ongoing theme of fears, phobias, and anxieties. This collection also includes scenes from his latest books, a few characters from his Seattle years, and sketches from his sketch books.
If you want to catch a look at Richter's work before Ratha Con, visit Union Arts at 15 W Union St, to the left of Haffa's Records and down the stairs.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Pre-Con Panel Discussion
Ratha Con starts Saturday, May 26th at noon, but if you want to get an early start on the Con, we have a panel discussion just for you.
From 10AM to noon that Saturday, we're having a panel discussion with esteemed comic artists Sandy Plunkett, Chris Monday and Steve Richter. We've already talked at some length about Plunkett (http://rathacon.blogspot.com/2012/03/sandy-plunkett-and-wizards-guild.html) and Richter (http://rathacon.blogspot.com/2012/04/steve-richter.html). They're both great comic artists with a long history in the business. Chris Monday is a comic artist who will be joining them. You can see his work at http://flyingweevil.com/.
Their panel discussion will focus on topics like how comics change over different eras, how comics compare to other similar media like graphic novels, how comics affect culture or vice versa, and how comics can get published. If any of those things interest you, or if you just want to see Plunkett, Richter and Monday up close in person before the Con, the panel discussion will be at 10AM to noon at the Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street in Athens.
There's no better way to start a Con than with a talk about comics. We hope to see you there.
From 10AM to noon that Saturday, we're having a panel discussion with esteemed comic artists Sandy Plunkett, Chris Monday and Steve Richter. We've already talked at some length about Plunkett (http://rathacon.blogspot.com/2012/03/sandy-plunkett-and-wizards-guild.html) and Richter (http://rathacon.blogspot.com/2012/04/steve-richter.html). They're both great comic artists with a long history in the business. Chris Monday is a comic artist who will be joining them. You can see his work at http://flyingweevil.com/.
Their panel discussion will focus on topics like how comics change over different eras, how comics compare to other similar media like graphic novels, how comics affect culture or vice versa, and how comics can get published. If any of those things interest you, or if you just want to see Plunkett, Richter and Monday up close in person before the Con, the panel discussion will be at 10AM to noon at the Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street in Athens.
There's no better way to start a Con than with a talk about comics. We hope to see you there.
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