KRC 2011 Program Schedule

Friday Kickoff Events

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Live Comics Reading with Dave Roman and Raina Telgemeier
Raina Telgemeier (SMILE, Baby-Sitters Club) and Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy, X-Men: Misfits) discuss how reading comics affected their lives, inspiring them to become full-time cartoonists. This event includes live comics readings from graphic novels with lots of audience participation and silliness! Volunteers from the audience will be chosen to play a few of the comic characters. Raina will talk about how life events inspire autobiographical comics like SMILE. Dave will talk about his work at Nickelodeon Magazine, where he worked on SpongeBob SquarePants and Avatar: the Last Airbender.
Ann Arbor District Library, Downtown Branch – All Ages

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dave Roman Presents: Avatar: The Last Puppetbender Live!
Kevin Coppa and Dave Roman will entertain the audience with puppets from the fan favorite Puppetbenders, showing examples of the work and production involved in the making of the web shorts. They will treat fans to a sneak peek at the upcoming Avatar-The Lost Adventures from Dark Horse Comics, and MC a live comics read-through involving audience participation.
Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch – All Ages

Saturday

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Youth Artist Alley
Chelsea District Library Front Lawn – All Ages

10:30 am – 11:30 am
Creating Characters
Join Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy, X-Men: Misfits) as he explores creating cartoon characters based on simple, easy to draw shapes! Take your inspiration from popular comic and TV cartoon characters and create your own character and a story for them to inhabit! This event is followed by a special book signing where you can get your own copy of Astronaut Academy personalized by the author.
Chelsea District Library McKune Room – Ages 7-12

10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Moon Bounce and Kids Crafts!
Join in some high-energy fun on the front lawn of the Chelsea District Library, including:

• Superhero Headband: Color your own super hero tie-on headband and use your creativity to be super!
• Superhero Masks: Who’s under that mask? Color your own mask and become a shining superhero or dark villain!
• Superhero Capes: Decorate your own fabric cape to show your symbol and magical powers!

Chelsea District Library Front Lawn – Ages 2-6

11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Ballonmeister
Balloonmeister Marc Meyer will create amazing balloon art for your child as he or she roams the celebration.
Chelsea District Library Front Lawn – Ages 2-6

11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Teen Artist Alley
Clock Tower Pavilion – Teens and up

11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Climbing Wall
Clock Tower Pavilion – Teens

11:00 am – 4:15 pm
Cosplay Boutique opens!
Come and check out some awesome items to enhance your costumes!
Depot – Teens

11:00 am – 11:30 am
Writer Spotlight with Rob Worley
Have some one-on-one time with a featured guest of Kids Read Comics! Get your copy of Scratch 9 signed by Rob Worley!
New Chelsea Market, 125 South Main Street – All Ages

11:15 am – 11:30 am
Nobody Likes a Boring Story
Find out how to make your story as exciting as it can be! Cartoonist Barbara Slate will show you how in this fast-paced, 15-minute session.
Chelsea District Library Tent – All Ages

11:15 am – 11:30 am
Quick Draw! improv cartooning with Michelangelo Cicerone, Joe Foo, and Mike Roll
New Chelsea Market, 125 South Main Street – All Ages

11:30 am – 11:45 am
Quick Draw! improv cartooning with Jalen Sparrow and Rachel Polk
Mike’s Deli, 114 West Middle Street – All Ages

11:30 am – 12:00 noon
Artist Spotlight with Mark Rudolph
Have some one-on-one time with a featured guest of Kids Read Comics! Get your copy of My Life With a Meteor Hunter signed by Mark Rudolph!
Garden Mill, 110 South Main Street – All Ages

11:30 am – 12:00 noon
Artist Spotlight with Jannie Ho
Come meet one of the exciting artists participating in the “Comic Jam!” fine art exhibit at the Chelsea River Gallery!
Chelsea River Gallery, 120 S. Main – Teens and Adults

11:30 am – 12:00 noon
Artist Spotlight with Mike Bocianowski
Have some one-on-one time with a featured guest of Kids Read Comics! Get your copy of Yets! signed by Mike Bocianowski!
Mike’s Deli, 114 West Middle Street – All Ages

11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Kids’ Costume Parade
Get into character and march in the Kids’ Costume Parade with Darth Vader, ultimately arriving at Jet’s Pizza for the KRC Pizza Party!
Chelsea District Library Front Lawn – All Ages

11:45 am – 12:00 noon
Quick Draw! improv cartooning with Jono Balliett and Zach Bosteel
Just Imagine, 108 East Middle Street – All Ages

12:00 noon – 12:45 pm
Where Do You Get All Those Ideas? (And What You Do Once You’ve Got Them)
Ideas are all around! Learn how a writer goes from the germ of an idea — a title, an image, a line of dialogue — to a complete story that connects with lots of potential readers, with Star Wars and DC Comics writer John Ostrander.
Tree House, 320 North Main Street – Teens

12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
Show Offs Body Art
Artist will create high-qualilty, elaborate temporary tattoos in multiple vibrant colors. Both waterproof and water soluble formulas.
Chelsea District Library Front Lawn – All Ages

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Pizza Party at Jet’s Pizza!
Come hang out with some of the cool artists over a slice of pizza!
Jet’s Pizza, 506 North Main Street – All Ages

12:45 pm – 1:00 pm
Quick Draw! improv cartooning with Dave Roman and Raina Telgemeier
New Chelsea Market, 125 South Main Street – All Ages

1:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Nobody Likes a Boring Story
An encore performance by Barbara Slate: Find out how to make your story as exciting as it can be in this fast-paced, 15-minute session.
Chelsea District Library Tent – All Ages

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Quick Draw! improv cartooning with Kasey Van Hise and Jonathan Griffiths
Tree House, 320 North Main Street – All Ages

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Artist Spotlight with Jenny Stead
Have some one-on-one time with a featured guest of Kids Read Comics! Get your copy of Ninja’d signed by Jenny Stead!
Garden Mill, 110 South Main Street – All Ages

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wall Draw!
Join the KRC artists in creating a giant work of art! Participants will be supplied with markers to make a giant wall-sized comic.
Clock Tower Pavilion – All Ages

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cosplay 101
Ever wanted to dress up as your favorite character from an anime, TV show or comic book, but wondered where to start? Wonder no more! Allow Jessica Ann to lead you through the basics of costuming with her 6+ years of costuming experience. She’ll cover closet cosplay, basic props, wigs, purchasing materials online (if you are able to) and basic clothing modifications. If you’ve got questions, she’s got answers!
Depot – Teens

1:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Make an Ellie McDoodle/Wimpy Kid Book
Join Ellie McDoodle creator Ruth Barshaw for a 90-minute workshop exploring how to make a book in the popular style of Ellie and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The writing-plus-art journal format is exciting kids around the country with more and more new books. Bring your idea for a story (something that happened to you or someone close to you) and become part of the excitement. Roll up your sleeves and get to work like a real cartoonist — brainstorming, creating, writing, drawing, and finally putting together a 12-page cartoony book about your life!
Chelsea District Library McKune Room – All Ages

1:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Manga Draw!
A teen edition of the KRC Quick Draw! Improvisational cartooning event, featuring cartoonist Jenny Stead and KRC organizer Edith Burney!
Clock Tower Pavilion – Teens

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Artist Spotlight with Anne Drozd & Kasey Van Hise
Come meet two of the exciting artists participating in the “Comic Jam!” fine art exhibit at the Chelsea River Gallery!
Chelsea River Gallery, 120 S. Main – Teens and Adults

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Artist Spotlight with Dave Roman and Raina Telgemeier
Come meet two of the exciting artists participating in the “Comic Jam!” fine art exhibit at the Chelsea River Gallery!
Chelsea River Gallery, 120 S. Main – Teens and Adults

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
You Can Do a Graphic Novel
“Don’t worry if you think you can’t draw. Bring your sketches, doodles, cartoons, and if you don’t have anything, just bring your enthusiasm for comic books!” says instructor Barbara Slate. Barbara teaches from her critically acclaimed book, You Can Do A Graphic Novel, a paperback original published in January 2010 by Alpha Books. Described by comic book legend Stan Lee as “titanically talented,” Slate will offer teens tips and instructions at her workshop. This event is followed by a special signing session where you can get your own copy of You Can Do a Graphic Novel personalized by the author.
Clock Tower Tent – Teens

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Quick Draw! improv cartooning with Jono Balliett and Zach Bosteel
Teddy Bear Company, 400 North Main Street – All Ages

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Quick Draw! improv cartooning with Jalen Sparrow and Rachel Polk
Tree House, 320 North Main Street – All Ages

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cosplay 102
You’ve cosplayed before but you really want to do more with it. Where do you go next? Have no fear; ideas and answers are here! Allow Jessica Ann to guide you through the world of more advanced cosplay. She’ll cover decorative contacts, wigs and wig styling, basic sewing, props and accessories, boot covers and shoe modifying, and cosplay and SFX makeup! If you’re ready to take the next step into cosplay wonderland, she’s ready to assist.
Depot – Teens

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Artist Spotlight with Kasey Van Hise
Have some one-on-one time with a featured guest of Kids Read Comics! Get your copy of Winters in Lavelle signed by Kasey Van Hise!
New Chelsea Market, 125 South Main Street – All Ages

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Quick Draw! improv cartooning with Bob Learned and Mike Bocianowski
Garden Mill, 110 South Main Street – All Ages

3:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Quick Draw! improv cartooning with Michelangelo Cicerone, Joe Foo, and Mike Roll
New Chelsea Market, 125 South Main Street – All Ages

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Artist Signing – Raina Telgemeier
Come meet the author of the Eisner-nominated Smile and get your copy signed!
Chelsea District Library Front Lawn – All Ages

4:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Quick Draw! improv cartooning with Jannie Ho and Dani Jones.
Chelsea District Library Tent – All Ages

4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Turning Jokes into Comics: Laughing Yeti Monkey Spaghetti
People call comics “funny pages” for a good reason. Comics are a great way to tell jokes! In this interactive drawing session, cartoonist Rob Stenzinger will share a process for making jokes into one-, two- or three-panel comics. He’ll share tips, tell jokes, and draw joke-comics with you!
Chelsea District Library McKune Room – All Ages

4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Cosplay Masquerade Lineup!
Welcome to the Third Annual Kids Read Comics Cosplay Contest! Line-up begins at 4:15, at which point we will register participants and take music requests. All ages and skill levels welcome! Event will begin at 5:00 pm, with a 30-minute break after the contest before the Masquerade Party begins (we need time to decorate, and you can run across the railroad tracks for dinner!). RSVP on our Facebook Event Page.
Depot – Teens

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Comic Jam! Opening Reception
A party for the grown-ups and the guests of KRC, held in conjunction with the opening reception of the Comic Jam! fine art exhibit of comics art. Meet some of the incredible talents behind the pieces in the exhibition!
Chelsea River Gallery, 120 S. Main – Teens and Adults

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cosplay Masquerade!
It’s a party for the teens with the annual KRC costume contest! Music and fun throughout, followed by prizes awarded to the best costumes!
Depot – Teens

Sunday

(Please Note: All Sunday activities will occur at the Chelsea District Library)

12:15 pm – 12:30 pm
Quick Draw! improv cartooning with Jalen Sparrow and Rachel Polk
Tent – All Ages

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Making Your Life into a Comic
Raina Telgemeier, author of the graphic memoir Smile, shows how everyday moments of your life can be made into a comic strip! Kids will start by making a list of events that will be adapted into comic panels.
McKune Room – Ages 8-16

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Teachers’ Training for Graphic Novel Workshops: Barbara Slate Shares Her Methods
Teens who do graphic novels develop skills in logic, teamwork, problem solving, and completing tasks. Veteran graphic novelist and instructor Barbara Slate guides teachers through her proven step-by-step method of helping students reach fulfillment as graphic novelists. Priority space is for teachers, but other interested adults are welcome to attend as space allows.
Free teacher’s guides will be provided to participants.

Click here for her interview with School Library Journal.
Tent – Professional Development

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
How to Make a Mini-Comic
Matt Feazell’s legendary Mini-Comic workshop! Make an 8-page book out of one sheet of paper AND learn the secrets to telling a comic book story to fill those pages in 90 minutes or less.
Tent – All Ages

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Quick Draw! improv cartooning with Kasey Van Hise and Jonathan Griffiths
Tent – All Ages

2:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Robots vs. Monsters!
Make an army of robots, an army of monsters, and send them off to battle for world supremacy! In this hands-on workshop cartoonist Jerzy Drozd will instruct you on how to design and draw an implacable horde of robot soldiers, followed by an exercise in using random shapes to create a maniacal mass of monsters. You’ll then be invited to create a comic where you decide who wins the battle!
Tent – All Ages

3:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Quick Draw! improv cartooning with Jannie Ho and Dani Jones

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Storytelling to Make Your Comic’s UI Awesome
How do you make your webcomic, comic app, or ebook user-friendly and engaging? In this interactive workshop, cartoonist and app developer Rob Stenzinger will demonstrate how you can combine user-centric design principles with storytelling experience to design and construct an interactive home for your digital comic.
Kids Spot – Professional Development

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Interactive Comics Reading
A live comics reading involving lots of audience participation and silliness. Raina Telgemeier (Smile) Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy) and special guests will perform chapters from their all-ages graphic novels. The illustrated panels will be projected onto a large screen for all to see, and volunteers from the audience will be chosen to play some of the characters.
McKune Room – All Ages