Here are a few conventions and events members of the MSCA will be attending next year-

Shadowcon XIV

January 8th & 9th, 2010

Holiday Inn Select

2240 Democrat Road

Memphis, TN 38132

http://www.shadowcon.org/

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Midsouthcon

March 12-14, 2010

Whispering Woods Hotel and Convention Center

11200 Goodman Road

Olive Branch, MS 38654

http://www.midsouthcon.org/

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CGS Super Show

March 27 & 28, 2010

Greater Reading Expo Center

Reading, PA

http://www.comicgeekspeak.com/supershow/

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Cape Comic Con (Cape-Con)

April?

Cape Girardeau, MO

http://www.capecomiccon.com./

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Free Comic Book Day

May 1st, 2010

Comic Cellar

3620 Austin Peay HWY Ste 2

Memphis, TN 38128

http://www.comiccellaronline.com/

http://www.freecomicbookday.com/

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Phoenix Comicon (Cactuscon)

May 27-30, 2010

Phoenix Convention Center & Hyatt Regency

Downtown Phoenix, AZ

http://www.phoenixcomicon.com/

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Metropolis Superman Celebration

June 10-13, 2010

Metropolis, IL (off I-24 north of Paducah, KY)

http://www.supermancelebration.net/

I’ll add more as I get the info.

Lin

Looking for something fun to do on Friday night? There will be an art show on Friday, December 11, 2009, at the studio of Adam Shaw featuring some of his art in a show titled “The Heidi Series.” There will also be other artists on display, so be sure you show up! The show is at 2547 Broad Avenue, Memphis, TN 38112.

www.abshaw.com

But, the “Adam” fun times don’t end there! On Saturday, December 12, you can meet and greet with Adam Shaw, the artist of the new graphic novel, HARPE (about the first serial killers in the U.S.), at Comics and Collectibles from 2 – 4 p.m. Comics and Collectibles is located at 4730 Poplar Ave. #2 Memphis TN 38117.

http://www.memphiscomics.com/

But, wait! Your Saturday fun isn’t over just yet–you can also see Kevin Williams performing as Riverthing, the favorite mascot of the Mississippi Riverkings at the Desoto Civic Center. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. on December 12. If you’ve never been to a Riverkings game before, you should. Skate on down to the DCC and watch an awesome game, and if you show up and find Riverthing that night and mention you’re with the MSCA, you’ll get a special photo opportunity!!

www.muleythemule.com
www.riverkings.com/

Watch the MSCA site for frequent updates, like this week’s very fun text version of “Mule on the Street” when Muley the Mule interviewed none other than our own Sam Ray!  Ever wanted to know more about an original member of the MSCA?  Sam Ray is one of the guys to talk to.  If you missed his talk at the December dinner meeting, this is your chance to get caught up.

We’ll be looking for a speaking member in January, so if you are interested in discussing more about who you are and your work, technique, tools and business, send me an e-mail.  The next dinner meeting is January 7, 2010, at 7 pm at Garibaldi’s Pizza on Walker Ave., and would be the night you would speak.  And you know me:  If someone doesn’t volunteer I will have to appoint! 

(It’s weird to already be typing 2010!)

Now, to add some Holiday cheer, our good friend Sean Taylor (writer for such comics as Gene Simmons’ “Dominatrix”) has shared an e-mail with us regarding music from his very awesome band:

Happy holidays! Hope you’re having a relaxing and fun season. Maybe this will help. Enjoy two free mp3s from my musical past:

Later,

—-
Sean Taylor
Writer & Editor

Be Safe, Be Happy, Be Well,
Kevin and the Mule

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Hey gang-

The second part of the interview Wonton and I did with Shawn Pryor and Jon Carroll for The Black Box podcast is now available. We talk more about digital comics, distribution, web comics, Jetta, Bushi Tales, my B/W art show and Comic Whore site.

http://thepkdblackbox.podbean.com/

Type at ya later,

Lin

And a lot of fun!

Here are some pics from October 2nd’s Broad Ave. Art Walk-

Setting up the space.

Entrance to Adam’s studio.

My wall of toon paintings.

One of Adam Shaw’s paintings.

Kevin loves Cookie!

Greg Cravens’ with a couple of his paintings.

A couple more of Greg’s paintings.

Some of Marco’s photos.

Some comic book illustrations by Martheus Antone Wade.

Some Jetta work by Antone and Janet Wade.

Jetta and Bushi Tales banners flank Lana’s Vampy painting.

Penny and Adam work the MSCA merch table.

It was 6pm and people started to show up and check out the show.

It got dark quick outside but more folks continued to fill the space.

Antone and Anakin Wade stop to talk to comic artist Dean Zachary.

Lana works on the MSCA jam piece.

So does Greg.

Dean checks out some of Antone’s comic pages.

Adam talks with some comics fans about his painted Bloodstream comic pages.

Michael and Lana “Vamp” it up.

Marco, Anakin, and Janet take a break from it all.

Penny talks comics with some guests.

Now this is a crowd!

Our hosts- Penny and Adam Shaw.

Freddy Kruger and MSCA president Kevin L. Williams.

Me and Nicki.

Greg and Paula Cravens.

Paula had a show of her own down the street at West Memorials.

She had her photos on display alongside many of West Memorials custom monuments.

All the galleries and studios were jumpin’!

There were demonstrations like this one at Metalworks.

Next show at Adam’s studio will be mine on Oct 23rd.

Scare ya there!
Lin

The MSCA Dinner Meeting is this Thursday at 7pm at Garibaldi’s Pizza, September 3rd. Lots more information follows below:

BOWERS LIVE AT 9

We got this from Matt Bowers:
Just a quick note. I’m (was) on LIVE @ 9 on Channel 3 WREG (Monday, 8/31) morning at 9am. I’ll be on with Pamela Pitts talking about the comic I did for her several months ago.
Later!
Matt

As a side note, last Sunday’s paper featured the comic book mentioned which has cover art by Adam Shaw! Also, Martheus Wade’s participating in Pam Pitts’ Awakening. He did the new design work on the book as well as her press packets, promotional ideas and contacts. You can count on Wade to get your informaiton out there for sure, eh?

DISNEY TO BUY MARVEL FOR $4 Billion

http://mashable.com/2009/08/31/disney-marvel/

Read about MSCA Pal John Ostrander interview and auctions
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=22654

Lin Workman’s Green Arrow painting goes up for Auction to help cover John‘s eye surgery:
http://shop.ebay.com/lynegold/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg

To find out more about the auctions visit:
http://www.comix4sight.com/

THE ART OF THE CAN
What a creative mind can do with the body of a Red Bull can.

Red Bull doesn’t just vitalize the body, it also vitalizes the mind. That’s why we’re looking for the most innovative way of creating a work of art from the body of a Red Bull can. There are no rules, no limitations. Just let your imagination run wild.

Send your entries by September 28, 2009.

The creations will be on display in Miami, FL and be judged by a prominent art jury. They will select their three favorites, bringing fame and honor to their creators.

For more information or to register your art, go to redbullartofcan.com.

SCARECROW DISPLAYS

Ready to scare up a little fun? Lichterman Nature Center, 5992 Quince in East Memphis, is seeking volunteers (individuals or groups) to build a scarecrow for this fall’s Scarecrow Display.

From Sept. 10 through Nov. 13, 40 scarecrows will be lurking outside in demonstration gardens and een sitting in benches around Lichterman Nature Center. Scarecrows will deliver messages ranging from recycling to planting for wildlife that relate to the display area. Prizes will be awarded for “Most Popular,” “Greenest,” “Most Artistic,” Most Scientific” and “Best Literary.”

For more information, contact Andy Williams, manager, Lichterman Nature Center at 767-7322, ext. 102.

ANIME FANS

I found a flier at Spin Street:
ATTENTION OTAKU
New Anime/Manga Club Forming. Explore Anime/Manga and all related subjects. New Artist and Trade People welcome. Enrollment open to ages 16 – up. Location will be at Walls Library. To enroll call Ms. Laura at Walls Library phone # 662-781-3664. Address: 7181 Delta Bluffs Pkwy., Walls, MS. Meeting time set after enrollment.

SCOOP THE MULE!
Muley will appear at this year’s 15^th Annual Ronald McDonald House Big Scoop Ice Cream Festival. This will be at Autozone Park in Downtown Memphis (200 Union Ave.) on Saturday, September 26^th from 11 am – 4 pm. For more information, visit www.rmhmemphis.org where you can also donate! Tickets are available here: http://www.rmhmemphis.org/HouseHighlights/Default.aspx?ArticleId=71

SHARED STORIES

Lin shared this link about a meth ring who used comics to launder cash:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/08/25/meth.ring.arrests/index.html?eref=rss_topstories

Greg shared this link for comic strippers:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_84847971_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000404091&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=browse&pf_rd_r=10TWMHT4YAZ5VJD4KXCA&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=486498231&pf_rd_i=2128878011

Greg sent this film information along as well: Died Young, Stayed Pretty, Saturday September 5th, 2:00pm. $8, $6 for Brooks Members (also the price for 901 Creatives members).
This unique documentary peels back the paper curtain and looks behind the scenes of the underground poster movement, examining the creative spirit that drives these indie graphic artists. The film gives us intimate look at some of the giants of this modern subculture, virtually unknown outside of their circle. These graphic banditos roam the streets, plastering their work to every available surface. Creating their own visual language for describing the spotty underbelly of western civilization, they’ve managed to create posters that are strikingly obscene, unflinchingly blasphemous, and often quite beautiful.
*Director Eileen Yaghoobian will be in attendance
www.diedyoungstayedpretty.com.

PULITZER FOR SPARKY?
My friend from the Charles M. Schulz Museum, Karl Jacque, has been diligently working to get a Pulitzer for Sparky. Please read below and help by sending him a letter to add to the collection:

Hello Everyone,
The Special Award or Citation was not awarded for 2009. I have resubmitted my nomination to professor Sig Gissler and his board for 2010. I am sending professor Gissler’s reply.

In previous years I have had a couple of suggestions from Columbia University. Statements should be sent that specify: Why Sparky over anyone else? Letters from Sparky’s peers, friends and followers listing how Sparky influenced their careers and made a difference in their lives.

I have been requesting that letters be sent to Creative Associates, #1 Snoopy Place, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 to my attention. I suggest we bundle these letters and send them to Professor Gissler in one mailing. I’m not sure about the politics involved. I am open to suggestions. It appears Sparky has been nominated in the past and no action has ever been taken by the board. Possibly a nomination from United Media may be in order. Please go to the Pulitzer Award web-site and look at the winners of past Special Award or Citations. Look at the award for Dr. Seuss. Sparky far exceeds the qualifications given for that award.

Please pass the word requesting letters for our new nomination for 2010.

Professor Gissler’s reply: August 17, 2009

Dear Mr. Jacque:

Thank you for your recent message about a special award for Charles Schulz, the famed cartoonist. While I am not at liberty to discuss the confidential deliberations of the Pulitzer Board, I can say that consideration was given to your previous nomination and, obviously, the Board did not see fit to act. That is not unusual. We receive quite a few nominations — and awards are rarely bestowed.

At this point, the best I can do is to let the appropriate committee know of your continuing hope.

Sincerely,
Sig Gissler
Sincerely,
Karl Jacque

MSCA EXECUTIVE BOARD
There was only one e-mail with nominations and the Executive Board was formed. The Secondary Board has also been filled where it could be, with a new appointed position to Lin Workman (he was already doing the job and deserved the title). Big thanks to everyone for their work, both past and upcoming. And if you haven’t visited the website lately, you really need to! It’s fantastic! Thanks Nicki!

www.midsouthcartoonists.com
MSCA Executive Board:
President: Kevin L. Williams
Vice-President: Martheus Antone Wade
Secretary:
Treasurer: Janet Wade

MSCA Secondary Board:
Webmaster: Nicki Howe
Web Content Manager: Lin Workman
Coordinator of Events and Outreach:
Historian: Janet Wade
Editor-In-Chief: