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Durham Comics Fest 2017! July 6 - 12
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Durham County Library's annual celebration of comics and graphic novels is back for another year of fun. Can't wait to see you! Durham Comics Fest is funded by the Friends of the Durham Library. Thank you Friends!
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Kristy Guevara-Flanagan is the director of Wonder Women!: The Untold History of American Superheroines and teaches documentary filmmaking at UCLA. Read more about Kristy at chuparosafilms.com.
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Kriota Willberg is a cartoonist, dancer, choreographer, and massage therapist, among other things! Read more about Kriota at kriotawelt.blogspot.com.
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Comics Trivia Night at Fullsteam Brewery 9-11 p.m. at Fullsteam Brewery 726 Rigsbee Ave. in Durham Come test your mental mettle in a special night of trivia sponsored by the Durham Comics Fest and Duke University Libraries. Win yourself some prizes, and maybe even the grudging respect of your peers! For adults age 21 and up only.
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Drink & Draw with the Durham Comics Project at Cocoa Cinnamon 7-8 p.m. at Cocoa Cinnamon 420 W. Geer St. in Durham Join the Durham Comics Project for a special Drink & Draw! Enjoy low-key, cooperative drawing exercises or do your own thing in a no-pressure, all-fun environment with other artists, and stay tuned for updates on a food truck visit! All ages and skill levels welcome.
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Comic Book Swap 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Meeting Room Hang out with fellow comics lovers and trade your way to a new collection! Single issues and collected editions are welcome. Please note that no money may be exchanged during this event. For all ages – no registration required.
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Local Artists Alley 12:30 – 5 p.m. in the Meeting Room Meet members of the local comics scene to chat about their process and sell their work! For all ages, but some artists' work may contain mature images and language.
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Caricature and Autobio Comics with Liz Prince 1 p.m. in the Meeting Room The cartoonist behind Tomboy and Clarence will walk you through the elements of caricature and help you use your new skills to create a quick autobiographical comic book to take home.
For kids, teens, and parents; no registration required. Book sale and signing afterwards!
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Injury Prevention Workshop with Kriota Willberg 1-2 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room Get started on the path to a pain-free drawing career with cartoonist and massage therapist Kriota Willberg! We will explore: types of drawing injuries; when to see a doctor; exercises and stretches to help reduce drawing pain, and more. Book sale and signing afterwards!
For adults and teens age 15 and up; registration is required. Register online or at 919-560-8590. Book sale and signing afterwards!
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Literary Mashups and Comics Homages with R. Sikoryak 2:45-3:45 in the Meeting Room Join the author of Terms and Conditions and Masterpiece Comics for a presentation on his unique blend of comics, literature and much, much more.
For adults and teens, but everyone is welcome. Book sale and signing afterwards!
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Making Comics Personal with Jeremy Sorese 2:45 in the Children's Program Room The writer of the Steven Universe comics will share how all of his comics, from autobiography to science fiction, rely on stories that come from a deeply personal place, and he'll get you thinking about how sincerity has never been more important in the work you make and in the world around you. For ages 12-17; registration required. Register online or by calling 919-560-8590. Book sale and signing afterwards!
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Documentary Film Screening and Filmmaker Q&A - Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines 3 p.m. at Southwest Regional Library 3605 Shannon Rd. in Durham This documentary traces the fascinating evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman and looks at how popular representations of powerful women often reflect society’s anxieties about women’s liberation, with Lynda Carter, Gloria Steinam, Kathleen Hanna and more. Plus, join filmmaker Kristy Guevara-Flanagan afterwards for audience Q&A! 60 minutes; contains very brief adult language
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Local Comics Creator Networking Night at Atomic Empire 6-8 p.m. at Atomic Empire 3400 Westgate Dr. #14B in Durham Are you a professional, amateur or aspiring comics artist or writer living in the Triangle? Then come to our first ever Local Comics Creator Networking Night at Atomic Empire! Meet fellow creators, show off and trade your work (no sales please), catch up with the Durham Comics Project, and make our local comics scene even better. All ages, skill levels and genres welcome. This event is co-sponsored by Atomic Empire.
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Many thanks for funding provided by the Friends of the Durham Library! For more information about the Friends of the Durham Library, including membership, book sale schedules,donation information and more, visit durhamcountylibrary.org/friends.
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919-560-0100, Administration Building, 101 E. Morgan St., Durham, NC 27701
librarywebmaster@durhamcountync.gov
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