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    Yomicon 2010: Anime and Manga Convention for Teens

    Yomicon 2010: Anime and Manga Convention for Teens

    Presented by Austin Public Library

    June 11, 2010

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    The Austin Public Library proudly announces the lineup for Yomicon2010, an anime and manga convention for teens in the Austin area.  Panels will include a Final Fantasy Fan Panel and more. Compete in the Cosplay Contest and play Cosplay Chess. Watch your favorite anime films, including Case Closed: The Phantom of Baker Street [PG-13], on the big screen. Come to the gaming arena and compete for prizes in the Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament. Stroll through the Artist Alley and appreciate the work of your peers. To participate in the art contest drop off your work at the Manchaca Road Branch or email it to sarah.cronin@ci.austin.tx.us by June 10. Check out our HUGE selection of anime and manga. There will be free food and free swag! Use our Yomi Yen vouchers to get food and goodies. Donate 2 cans to the Capital Area Food Bank at the event to earn more Yomi Yen. Yomicon is 100% free and open to the public.

    MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE:

    3:00 - 3:50 p.m. Karaoke
    4:00 - 4:50 p.m. Anime Games
    5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cosplay Contest
    6:00 - 6:20 p.m. Prizes Awarded
    6:20 - 6:40 p.m. Chess Piece Rehearsal
    6:40 - 7:50 p.m. Cosplay Chess
    8:20 - 9:00 p.m. Charlie Belle Band


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        Manchaca Road Branch

        5500 Manchaca Road.
        Austin, TX

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        free

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        June 11, 2010

        Times:

        3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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