Evansville Museum Geek Con celebrates 10th anniversary Saturday

Ind. (WFIE) – The Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science is celebrating a major milestone Saturday as the Evansville Museum Geek Con returns for its 10th anniversary

The family-friendly event, sponsored by Donate Life Indiana and Ciholas, runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and celebrates the art, science, history, and creativity of geek culture.

“Geek Con is a celebration of the creativity and enthusiasm that make fandom communities so special,” said Curator of Education, Karen Malone. “We’re thrilled to celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary and welcome longtime fans, families, and anyone curious about the convention experience to the Museum.”

This year’s Guest of Honor is M.S. Harkness, an American cartoonist known for graphic memoirs including Time Under Tension, Desperate Pleasures, and Tinderella. Harkness, an Oklahoma native who resides in Columbus, Ohio, occasionally teaches at the Columbus College of Art & Design.

The event features a lineup of special guests and organizations, including Nate Powell, DeWayne Todd, Reid Chancellor, the 501st Star Wars Legion, and the Greater Evansville Steampunk Association.

A full day of panels, games, and activities is scheduled, including:

• Baby Dinosaur Meet & Greet: 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
• “Starship Troopers” Panel: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Tabletop Roleplaying Games: 11:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
• Tea Dueling: Starting at 12:30 p.m.
• D&D Trivia: 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• “Television Games: Ralph Baer, Fort Wayne, and the Birth of the Video Game Industry” presentation: 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
• Cosplay Contest: Judging from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Tickets are $14 for adults, $9 for children, and free for Museum Members. The Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science is located at 411 SE Riverside Dr. in Evansville.

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