GeekOut 2013 | WNC's Popular Arts Convention!

Posted by ken on Apr 27, 2013

Sonya Thompson!

Sonya Thompson is best known for her roles in The Walking Dead (including the Season 1 DVD case) and Zombieland. She has been featured on the magazine covers of Entertainment Weekly, SFX, DVDReview, SFX’s Ultimate Zombie Guide, SFX’s A-Z of Horror and inside of many others. Her film credits include Halloween 2, All Hallows Evil: Lord of the Harvest, Ben 10: Alien Swarm, Due Date, Van Wilder:...

Posted by ken on Apr 23, 2013

Live-Action Role Playing!

Immersive, INTERACTIVE Storytelling! Alliance LARP, the game Alliance Crossroads brings to GeekOut 2013, is a Live Action Role-Playing game that mixes elements of high fantasy (think Lord of the Rings) with traditional storytelling, improvisational theatre, and safe combat with foam-covered boffer weapons. Adults and children are given the opportunity to find and fill whatever niche is nearest and...

Posted by ken on Apr 22, 2013

Photo FX Studio!

Professional photo retoucher David Rose and local photographer Michael Tracey team up to give costumed attendees of GeekOut 2013 a genuine special-effects experience. Stop by their photo studio at GeekOut and be transformed digitally into amazing superhero fantasy scenarios! Paid prints will also receive complimentary digital versions of you and your friends in fantasy, sci-fi or superhero environments,...

Posted by ken on Apr 22, 2013

Costume Showcase! (All Ages)

You put together the costume, now it’s time to strut your stuff! At 3:00 on the floor stage, the best costumes at GeekOut will parade, perform, and amaze with full demonstrations of in-character awesomeness! Stop by the Costume Showcase table any time before 2 to sign up and write your bio! Then, get ready to wow the crowd. Kids and Groups are also welome! Remember- it’s your chance to...

Posted by ken on Apr 22, 2013

Dr. Sketchy’s “Scenes from the Cantina!”

Saucy life drawing returns for a special session at GeekOut! Join Headmistress Queen April and models Incendra Soul, Plucky Chicken, Bella Ma Chere, and Cyberslayer as they present “Scenes from the Cantina: a Tribute to Star Wars!” These are definitely the droids you’re looking for! Artists & Photographers welcome! 18+ only May 4, 5-7 PM Facebook...

Posted by ken on Apr 22, 2013

The Ultimate Showdown!

Han versus Mal? Wolverine versus Vega? Kirby versus Godzilla? For centuries, geeks have asked the question “Who would win in a fight?” In this panel, you get to decide! We pit 16 characters from all across geek canon against each other in a massive tournament, and then let the audience determine who wins. The Ultimate Showdown can only be determined by your input, so make sure to come watch the...

Posted by ken on Apr 19, 2013

Amber Nash & Lucky Yates!

We are excited to add Pam and Dr. Krieger from FX’s Archer to the guest list! Amber Nash has been in show business since 2006. Best known for her roles as Pam Poovey on Archer and as Valerie on Frisky Dingo, she has starred in several other short works and is an accomplished stage actor and improviser. Lucky Yates is an...

Posted by ken on Apr 10, 2013

KidzCon @ GeekOut!

KidzCon is a special convention area and programming schedule designed especially for fans ages 4-12! Heroes from comics, movies, and science fiction are your guides on a hands-on adventure into your favorite imaginary universes! KidzCon is family-oriented, and is included in all admission levels to GeekOut. A full event schedule will be posted in the weeks leading up to the show. Don’t forget your...

Posted by ken on Apr 5, 2013

SCA Swordplay & Stunt Demonstrations!

The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) will be doing full combat swordplay demonstrations throughout the day at GeekOut! See the Programming Schedule for times! The SCA is an international living history group with the aim of studying and recreating mainly Medieval European cultures and their histories before the 17th century. A quip often used within the SCA describes it as a group devoted to the...

Posted by ken on Mar 16, 2013

Pathfinder Gaming Registration is OPEN!

Three epic days of Pathfinder and tabletop gaming, May 3, 4, and 5! Registration is open NOW, so go sign up for your games!

Posted by ken on Mar 16, 2013

Minority Report (The Last Word Benders)

Minority Report (The Last Word Benders) are coming to GeekOut! this trio of hip-hop wordsmiths will bring their distinctive pop-culture themes and dynamic fandom-themed hooks to the floor stage May 4. Check them out on Reverbnation here!

Posted by ken on Mar 3, 2013

The Extraordinary Contraptions!

A lawman, a time traveler, a gentleman explorer and a mad genius join forces… To alter the sound of steampunk as we know it! The Extraordinary Contraptions, Atlanta, Georgia’s own steampunk rock band combines superb musicianship with visuals from a time that never was. The rock-and-roll aesthetic meets the steampunk DIY ethic to produce a unique sound and visual sensation. A little band from...

Posted by ken on Mar 2, 2013

The Ghostbusters…Yes, Those Guys on TV: The Ultimate Ghostbusters Panel!

Want to be a REAL Ghostbuster? The Carolina Ghostbusters start with a rundown and explanation of Ghostbuster props from the movie, and how to build a proton pack, slime blower, ghost trap, ecto goggles—even tips on building an Ecto-1! Then, learn about the science behind the movie props and how some of that visual wizardry translates into actual paranormal investigations. From there, the Ghostbusters...

Posted by ken on Jan 17, 2013

Doctor Horrible’s Sing-Along Stage Show!

Returning for 2013, Doctor Horrible’s Sing-Along Stage Show is a musical extravaganza of lights, sounds, costumes, and live-action hijinks. Join the live shadow cast and re-enact Doctor Horrible’s pursuit of true love and evil destiny in Joss Whedon’s masterful webseries. It’s a crazy, random happenstance you won’t want to miss!

Posted by ken on Oct 18, 2012

Our Shiny New Venue!

To better serve the needs of our exhibitors and programming, and to address issues surrounding the crowds and parking last year, we are excited to announce that GeekOut will be moving to a new home for 2013! About the Sherrill Convention Center: Opened in 2011, the Sherrill Center on the campus of UNC Asheville is one of Western North Carolina’s premiere meeting and conference spaces. GeekOut’s new...