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Title: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on March 16, 2017, 11:52:25 AM
https://www.facebook.com/comiccon/posts/10155180659597375

Look at this exciting announcement from San Diego Hall of Champions More information to follow soon! #SDCC

http://www.sdhoc.com/news-media/breitbard-hall-fame-moves-petco-park

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SAN DIEGO (March 16, 2017) — The Breitbard Hall of Fame, which was founded by the legendary Bob Breitbard to recognize significant athletic achievement in San Diego, will be relocating from Balboa Park to Petco Park. The San Diego Hall of Champions will continue to host its numerous awards, recognition & community programs in a seamless transition for San Diegans to enjoy for years to come.
 
Taking the Hall of Champions’ place at the Federal Building in Balboa Park will be Comic-Con International which plans to use the facility as the Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture. “Even as we prepare for our sister show WonderCon in Anaheim this month, we are excited to be part of this announcement. The Hall of Champions has our deepest appreciation in helping us to achieve this new chapter in Comic-Con history. This center will provide a year round interactive celebration of the innumerable aspects of popular art,” said a Comic-Con spokesperson.
 
“My father would be thrilled with this opportunity to move the Breitbard Hall of Fame to Petco Park to usher in the next phase of the Hall of Champions,” said Gayle Klusky, Bob’s daughter and Hall board member. “Dad set out to better San Diego and inspire San Diegans to reach their potential, and this new model will only allow us to more effectively fulfill and advance our mission and perpetuate his legacy.”
 
Many of the historical items in the museum, including “Bob’s office,” which included amazing sports pieces, will be housed at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park.
 
The Breitbard Hall of Fame, consisting of 153 inductee plaques, will be located in the Western Metal Supply Co. Building on the main concourse at Petco Park. This space is a high-traffic passageway for thousands of fans each game, connecting the seating bowl and the Padres Hall of Fame presented by Sony. Construction is expected to be completed during the 2017 Padres season. A conceptual rendering by Morgan Design is attached.
 
“Bob Breitbard was one of San Diego’s greatest sports leaders,” said Padres Executive Chairman Ron Fowler, who also serves as Chairman of the Board of the Hall of Champions. “The San Diego Hall of Champions is an important community asset and this move positions the organization for a bright, sustainable future. The Padres are glad to welcome the Breitbard Hall of Fame to Petco Park.”
 
The Hall’s Salute to the Champions, Sportsmen’s Banquet, awards programs & events, and engagement with numerous community organizations will continue. Additionally, the Hall has released a new app which chronicles the thousands of awards the organization has bestowed over the years to effectively recognize its honorees in a more modern, virtual, and interactive manner.
 
For further information on the Hall of Champions, please contact Rick Schloss at 619 708-6007 or via email at [email protected]
 
 
ABOUT THE HALL OF CHAMPIONS
The Hall is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating outstanding local athletic achievement and providing sports programming to the community. The Hall was launched by the Breitbard Athletic Foundation, which was founded in 1946 by the legendary Bob Breitbard to recognize significant athletic achievement in San Diego. Through its awards and recognition programs and vigilant focus on the community of San Diego and its betterment, the Hall is devoted to motivating and inspiring youth of all ages to reach their full potential. For more information, please visit www.sdhoc.com

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/sd-fi-comicconmuseum-20170316-story.html

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San Diego Comic-Con International will open a museum of popular culture in Balboa Park under an agreement announced Thursday by the San Diego Hall of Champions and its Breitbard Hall of Fame.

“The Hall of Champions has our deepest appreciation in helping us to achieve the new chapter in Comic-Con history,” a Comic-Con spokesman said. “This center will provide a year-round interactive celebration of the innumerable aspects of popular art.”

The Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture (CCC) would likely open no earlier than sometime in 2018, since the sports museum has nine months to vacate its building. According to the lease agreement with the nonprofit San Diego Comic Convention, the new museum “will be a place to learn about and interact with comics and related popular art forms on a year-round basis.” “CCC will not be a collection institution,” the agreement says. “Exhibits will pull from collectors, museums, galleries and other sources, and will refresh on a regular basis to provide a dynamic visitor experience.” The agreement was signed by Cybele Thompson, director of the city’s Real Estate Assets Department, and John Rogers, president of Comic-Con. The city charges no rent for use of the building, which was originally built as the Federal Building for the California Pacific International Exposition 1935-36 and rebuilt for the Hall of Champions in 1999.

The sports museum’s hall of fame, which commemorates decades of local sports heroes, is to move to Petco Park’s Western Metal Building and many of the historical items in the Hall of Champions and be housed at the San Diego History Center in the park. The sports museum renovated that then occupied the park’s former Federal Building that was built for the California-Pacific International Exposition of 1935-36. “Bob Breitbard was one of San Diego’s greatest sports leaders,” said Padres Executive Chairman Ron Fowler, who also chairs the Hall of Champions board. “The San Diego Hall of Champions is an important community asset and this move positions the organization for a bright, sustainable future. The Padres are glad to welcome the Breitbard Hall of Fame of Petco Park.”Dan Shea, a Hall of Champions board member, said the museum will close down in several months and items on loan, such as from the Padres and Chargers, will be returned to their owners.

Others items and archives not turned over to the history center, located in the Casa de Baloba, will be auctioned off. The museum has nine months to vacate the building. The official transfer authority to Comic-Con took place Thursday after months of negotiations with the city. Bill Lawrence, the history center’s executive director, said he is working with the Hall of Champions to identify objects and artifacts that could become part of the center’s permanent exhibition on San Diego’s history. “The sports aspects of our region are very, very important in that story,” Lawrence said. The closing down of the museum and transfer to Comic-Con is not surprising. Such a possibility was announced last year.

Shea said the sports museum with a skeletal staff of about six could not carry on, even with income from renting out the facility for special events. “It’s the changing world of museums and how people use them,” Shea said. “It just got to the point where long-term it was understood it was not going to drive the (visitor) traffic that would make it sustainable.” The most recent tax return in 2015 from the Hall of Champions indicated expenses of more than $1.5 million and and income of $986,810, leaving a deficit of $562,271. Admissions totaled only $48,509. Attendance totaled about 16,000 last year. The museum currently lists nine exhibition areas in the two-story facility. Besides major league baseball and the NFL, they cover sailing, surfing, high school and Sports Illustrated covers of San Diego athletes.

Shea said the Breitbard Hall of Fame, consisting of 153 plaques of San Diego sports legends will be relocated, possibly as early this summer, to the Western Metals Building that occupies the western edge of Petco Park. The annual awards program and youth and military family activities will continue. “The only change is the museum is going away,” said Drew Moser, the executive director, adding that staffing will continue for the hall of fame. Comic-Con has not released any details of what it has in mind beyond was laid out in the lease agreement and a spokesman could not immediately reached for comment.

Jackie Estrada, who runs the con’s Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards program, said the museum would be a “natural thing” for Comic-Con to take on. “I’m more interested in things related to the actual comics and not films and TV and costumes and things of that nature,” she said. Similar things were displayed at the Central Library two years ago during the con and programming has continued at the library every year. Estrada said Comic-Con, based in San Diego, maintains archives related to the artwork and various publications and publicity it produces for each year’s convention. “Whatever it is, it will just be a treat for whoever comes to Balboa Park,” Estrada said.

However the museum is built out, the announcement clearly indicates that the nonprofit is committing to a long-term presence in San Diego. The con’s current contract with the San Diego Convention expires after next year’s event and the San Diego Tourism Authority is negotiating to renew it for another three years. The con annually draws more than 130,000 attendees, the largest of any convention in San Diego, and has spread its meetings and activities beyond the walls of the convention center in recent years. Comic-Con has endorsed expansion of the convention center and also been wooed by other cities, without success, to relocate elsewhere. Kerri Kapich, chief operating officer of the tourism authority, said the move of the Hall of Fame to Petco and the new Comic-Con museum represent a “real win-win for sports and popular culture.” However, she said Comic-Con has not shared any details beyond its general endorsement of permanent home open to the public. “We always thought it would be a really cool idea,” Kapich said. “They certainly have quite some time to create something that will be incredible and unique. Nobody has anything like this. I’m really excited.”

Coincidentally, filmmaker George Lucas announced plans in January to build a similar popular culture museum, the billion-dollar Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, in Los Angeles. Its founding president is Don Bacigalupi, former executive director of the San Diego Museum of Art. Its collection is drawn from Lucas’ fine art holdings, props, drawings and artifacts from “Star Wars,” Indiana Jones and other movies he’s produced and digital media. It is scheduled to open in 2020 in Exposition Park. “When you start to let your imagination go a little bit, you could see how it could be truly tremendous,” Kapich said. “It’s great for Southern California, it’s fantastic for San Diego and I think good for both sports and fans of pop culture. Peter Comiskey, executive director of the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership, said the new museum will give tourists, as well as local residents, an additional reason to visit what many consider San Diego’s cultural “crown jewel” with its many museums, gardens and theaters, not to mention the San Diego Zoo. “I know they will create something for the park that is interesting, engaging and relevant both to our tourist base and residents,” Comiskey said. “They’re a very creative organization and have a fantastic opportunity to use that creatively and positively impact Balboa Park.”
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Angel_ on March 16, 2017, 01:30:13 PM
Whoa. Year round SDCC goodness. Wonder how quality the exhibit will be? I've wandered around Balboa Park and the exhibits have been hit or miss.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Cut That Meat on March 16, 2017, 08:18:00 PM
Is it naive for me to think this announcement can only be a good thing as far as the Con staying in San Diego past 2018 (or 2021 if those extension talks go well)?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Angology on March 17, 2017, 04:51:09 PM
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Is it naive for me to think this announcement can only be a good thing as far as the Con staying in San Diego past 2018 (or 2021 if those extension talks go well)?
I was thinking the same thing myself.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on April 28, 2017, 07:37:05 AM
Relocation of a rich history underway: 

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/columnists/bryce-miller/sd-sp-miller-hall-20170429-story.html

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To fully comprehend how much sports history and memorabilia filled the colorful corners of Bob Breitbard’s remarkable life, you could peek in many places. Including his underwear drawer. That’s where the family of the late owner of the NBA’s San Diego Rockets - who introduced hockey to a beach-side community, built a sports arena and provided the sweat and soul behind the Hall of Champions - found a doozy. “You know those cards baseball players get, those lifetime passes to get into ballparks?” said Jerry Klusky, Breitbard’s son in law. “There was the card for Ted Williams, right in the drawer.”

Klusky and his wife, Gayle, one of Bob’s two daughters, laughed and fought a tear or two this week in Breitbard’s former office at the hall in Balboa Park. It’s a conflicting, reflective time for the family of one of San Diego’s most influential visionaries. The museum is being disassembled, piece by history-soaked piece, because of the financial realities of an era and place with nearly limitless things tugging at discretionary dollars. The utility bill alone, Jerry said, hit $15,000 a month. That’s before paying employees and the other costs to lovingly display the singular sports story of a special place.

Smiles outnumber sorrow, however, because of memories revisited and the assurance of the hall’s future home in Petco Park. “(My dad) would have told you about every single thing in this room,” said Gayle, scanning the office where Bob chatted with luminaries ranging from John Wooden and Hank Aaron to late NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle and former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. “It all had meaning to him.”

Now, signed portraits from the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Muhammad Ali and Larry Bird lean against blank walls - surrounded by boxes and packing tape. The splashy new digs at Petco await the Hall of Fame plaques. Some items will go to the nearby San Diego History Center. The rest is either being returned to owners such as Bill Walton, Tony Hawk and San Diego Chicken creator Ted Giannoulas or prepped for auction to boost the family’s charitable foundation.

The torch might seem momentarily dimmed, but will continue to burn. At 68,000 square feet, the Federal Building houses the largest multi-sport museum in the nation. In the end, it’s simply a place. Breitbard’s legacy is more than brick and mortar and the confines of a sole building. The man’s passions, from celebrating San Diego’s athletic history to benefitting at-risk children through the foundation, live on. “People say, ‘How come the hall is closing?’ Well, technically it’s the building that’s closing,” Jerry said. “Everything the hall was known for, all the plaques, they’re moving to Petco Park. More people will see that on a single game than see it here all year long.”

The number of visitors touring the hall had dwindled to an estimated 16,000, far below the goals when it was dedicated in January 1961 as Grand Slam tennis champion Maureen Connolly and boxing great Archie Moore beamed. Times change. It happens. There’s a stinging sadness to a chapter closing, however. “(Bob) would have been upset,” Jerry said. “This was his baby.”

Gayle added: “It would have been difficult for him, but it also wasn’t sustainable. It’s very difficult to have a museum.” The family decided to sell a prized bat Williams gave to Breitbard. Rather than allow the keepsake to simply sit around, they reasoned that the $60,000 could be used by the foundation to benefit the kids Bob treasured. One of the slices of history the family plans to retain is a guestbook, jammed with page after page of famous visits. Scanning the signatures offers a unique glimpse into Breitbard’s reach and relationships.

There’s former MLB Commissioner Peter Ueberroth. There’s Jeanie Buss, the controlling owner of the Lakers. Legendary golfer Billy Casper. Gymnastics star Cathy Rigby. Sparky Anderson and Tommy Lasorda. Pete Rose. Duke Snider. Garvey and Garagiola. There’s been so much to sort through that a random box with an autographed football and basketball added mystery to the memories. “Whose names are these?” said Jerry, holding up the balls. “No idea.”

Breitbard relentlessly passed out lapel pins that promoted the hall. He loved what he’d built so much that his first words following surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm in 1999 came in the form of a request for pins to hand out to doctors and nurses. There was so much to see at the hall that a pair of boxing gloves from Ali remained in the basement, outside of public view. Now, the emptiness of Breitbard’s office is jarring. “It’s emotional,” Gayle said. “But we’re really energized by this, believe it or not. This is a good thing for the hall.”

No firm closing date has been picked, though Hall Executive Director Drew Moser said it will be late spring or early summer. Until then, who knows what else might show up? Check all the drawers, just in case.

A SPECIAL FRIENDSHIP

San Diego Hall of Champions founder Bob Breitbard and legendary baseball player Ted Williams forged a life-long friendship. The two shared sports and laughs at Hoover High School - along with a typing class. “Bob would joke that he taught Ted everything he knew,” said Jerry Klusky, Breitbard’s son in law. “Ted said, ‘Yeah, about typing.’ ” When Williams returned home, Breitbard and his daughter Gayle often picked him up at the airport.

Williams called daily from his home in Florida when Breitbard’s late wife, Lillie, fought cancer in 1997. The sluggler had a coffee cake business he’d grown to love in Boston while playing for the Red Sox ship treats every other day. “There’s only so much coffee cake you can eat,” Jerry joked. “They were amazing friends, right to the very end.”
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Mel on April 28, 2017, 10:03:43 AM
The Hall of Champions was not very well maintained and was kinda embarrassing, imo. I went in there once a few years ago and was a bit shocked at how rundown it was and how little it had to offer.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: spritegirl24_7 on April 28, 2017, 04:31:40 PM
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I was thinking the same thing myself.

Nope, this gave me some hope too!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on May 06, 2017, 08:17:26 AM
Interested in leading the Center? Read on:

http://www.museum-management.com/executive_search/

http://www.kenneymencher.com/2017/05/museum-management-consultants-inc.html

From http://www.museum-management.com/executive_search/documents/CenterforPopularCultureEDJobDescription.pdf

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The Board of Directors of Comic-Con International (CCI) is seeking an entrepreneurial and dynamic leader to serve as the first Executive Director of the Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture (Center). This new cultural attraction, with a target opening date in 2018, will explore the appreciation of comic book and popular arts, films, and science fiction/fantasy literature through exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and outreach efforts. Programs will be contemporary, cross-disciplinary, accessible, and reflective of CCI’s dedication to innovation.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on May 08, 2017, 05:31:52 AM
Yummmm....what a delicious position for the right person.  I think I know someone who would be a great choice...passing this on.  Thank you!
Title: CCI hires Adam Smith as Exec. Director for Balboa Park ‘Centre For Pop Culture'
Post by: EnglishmanInSanDiego on October 17, 2017, 01:34:03 PM
CCI hires Adam Smith as Exec. Director for SDCC Balboa Park ‘Centre For Pop Culture’

http://www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com/connews/sdccnews/cci-hires-adam-smith-as-exec-director-for-sdcc-balboa-park-centre-for-pop-culture (http://www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com/connews/sdccnews/cci-hires-adam-smith-as-exec-director-for-sdcc-balboa-park-centre-for-pop-culture)

Our friends at Newsarama have published the news that Comic-Con International has staffed a key component to its planned Comic-Con showcase, the Center For Popular Culture, housed in the former Hall Of Champions Sports Museum in Balboa Park. Brit ADAM SMITH joins the company after a successful four-year career as Executive VP of Commemorative Air Force, spearheading the design, fundraising and construction of that popular aviation museum, taking on a similar task for CCI.

Smith will be making quite the change in interest after a full lifetime’s work in the skies, previously serving as Curator of the Museum Of Flight in Scotland, before crossing t’pond and taking on the roles of Museum Director for EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) and Senior VP at the boldly-titled Center To Advance The Pilot Community, before his appointment at Commemorative Air Force. Still, that doesn’t mean that he hasn’t always had his heart set even further above the clouds.

“I’m excited that my lifelong passion for pop culture, science fiction and comics, combined with my experience in museum management, will blend effortlessly in our efforts to get this new facility off the ground,” said Smith in a release today. Pun fully intended, no doubt.

The Center For Popular Culture is a 70,000-square-foot facility which, at this moment, is currently lying dormant as part of the Federal Building in Balboa Park. When the new museum is opened — expected to start taking visitors some time in 2018 — it will serve not only as an expansion to the San Diego Comic-Con exhibit that featured in the New San Diego Library but also as a “new cultural attraction [which] will explore the appreciation of comic book and popular arts, films, and science fiction/fantasy literature through exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and outreach efforts.” Exciting stuff.

CCI’s Chief Communications & Strategy Officer David Glanzer spoke to the challenges ahead for the project and also the level of confidence they have in Smith. “The level of talent interested in this position made the choice a daunting one. However, in Adam, we feel we have found the perfect balance of fan enthusiasm and necessary expertise to bring this new endeavour to life.”

We at An Englishman In San Diego wish Adam all the very best for the project and look forward to seeing the fruits of his labours, when the doors are opened next year. Personally, we think he’s going to do a sterling job. The bloke studied at Leeds University in his youth, for heavens sake: if he can handle that, the man can handle anything!
Title: Re: CCI hires Adam Smith as Exec. Director for Balboa Park ‘Centre For Pop Culture'
Post by: Angel_ on October 17, 2017, 02:04:16 PM
"Brit Adam Smith" lol you got a local boy in charge! This sounds awesome. Congrats to him.
Title: Re: CCI hires Adam Smith as Exec. Director for Balboa Park ‘Centre For Pop Culture'
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 17, 2017, 02:23:25 PM
Adam Smith... isn’t he the guy with the invisible hand?

Sorry... someone had to say it... ;)
Title: Re: CCI hires Adam Smith as Exec. Director for Balboa Park ‘Centre For Pop Culture'
Post by: AzT on October 17, 2017, 05:47:48 PM
Merge? ;)

http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=7765.0

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/sd-fi-comiccon-museum-hires-first-director-20171017-story.html
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on October 18, 2017, 07:09:18 AM
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Merge? ;)

http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=7765.0

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/sd-fi-comiccon-museum-hires-first-director-20171017-story.html

done it preserves the history of the CC Museum
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on October 27, 2017, 11:18:57 AM
Ii hadn't heard about George Lucas' new museum.  I wondered what he was up to!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on December 20, 2017, 04:43:55 PM
Interested in being a VP at the Center? Read on:

https://www.comic-con.org/frontpage/job-opportunities

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Forthcoming Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture has an opening for Vice President, Development.
If you are interested in this position, click here.

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?t=vice+president+development&jk=c36651d74239cadd&_ga=2.103019586.355547335.1512686989-389044246.1512686989

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Vice President, Development
ComicCon Center for Popular Culture - San Diego, CA
Vice President, Development Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture San Diego, California

Summary of Position

Comic-Con International (CCI) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Vice President of Development for the upcoming Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture. Located in San Diego’s Balboa Park, this new cultural attraction will encourage an appreciation of comics and related popular arts through exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and outreach efforts. The Vice President of Development will be closely involved in the process of taking the Center from startup mode to full operations. The main strategic responsibility will be to instill a productive, relationship-based Culture of Philanthropy in the new organization. This will include hiring a staff team and building a full range of development programs from the ground up.

About The Center

Established in 1970, Comic-Con International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to building appreciation for comics and related popular art forms. CCI’s conventions and events draw record attendance and the organization has become the premier advocate for awareness and appreciation of comic book and popular arts, which have grown to include aspects such as films, TV, videogames and science fiction/fantasy/ literature.

The Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture will be a year-round operation, manifesting the same values of accessibility, curiosity and appreciation that have driven the organization’s world-famous conventions. Through exhibits that refresh frequently and consistently, and programs that offer opportunities to learn, experience, and participate, the Center will continue to build awareness and appreciation for the valuable contribution of comics to art and culture. The Center will be visitor focused, whether a Comic-Con fan or a member of the general public, and will provide engrossing experiences that engage curiosity and inspire learning.

The Center will be located in San Diego’s Balboa Park, a unique 1,200 acre urban park that features 17 museums and cultural organizations, and attracts 14 million visits per year. The Center will be housed in a 68,000 square foot Maya Revival style structure that originated with the California Pacific International Exposition of 1935. The Center is currently in startup mode. Working to a strategic plan, an Executive Director was recruited in October 2017 and the process of forming a new Board is underway.

About This Position

The Vice President, Development will have the opportunity to work with one of the most exciting and vibrant cultural brands in the nation, along with the passionate and highly engaged audience of creators and fans that CCI has developed over its 48 years of operations. This is also a rare chance to play a significant part in creating a groundbreaking visitor attraction, and to establish a brand-new development function inside a successful organization that has strong existing relationships.

Up to this point, CCI has been largely funded through earned income from its successful conventions and events. However, the presence of the Center as a year-round educational facility will require a more traditional approach to nonprofit fundraising, including components such as major gifts, annual fund, grant writing, events and planned giving. Reporting to the Center’s Executive Director, the Vice President, Development will be responsible for putting the staff, systems and programs in place to raise contributed revenues.

CCI has made a substantial financial commitment to the project but further capital fundraising will be required ahead of opening. Fundraising activities will then support annual operations and any capital expansions.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Centre’s Executive Director and Board to develop a Case for Support and instill a Culture of Philanthropy throughout the new organization.
Design and implement a comprehensive development strategy for the new Center and have primary responsibility for development and execution of all plans, programs and proposals.
Lead the new development department through the startup phase.
Identify, hire, develop, and mentor a development staff to cover areas such as major gifts, annual fund, grant writing, events and planned giving.
Establish systems, processes and professional practices to record and manage donor information; and to support the effective use of data in fundraising activities.
Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program.

Qualifications

A minimum of five years of leadership and senior management experience in a museum or cultural setting.
Demonstrated success in building productive long-term relationships with a wide range of donors.
Experience in the startup phase of a major project.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
A passion for the vision of the new Center and an appreciation for comics and related art forms.
Strong work ethic, good sense of humor, sincerity, and drive
Relationship orientation.
Results orientation.
Adaptable to organizational culture.
Flexible and adaptable style; open to new ideas and able to positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives.
College degree desirable
Job Type: Full-time
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Chris on December 21, 2017, 01:27:51 PM
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Interested in being a VP at the Center? Read on:

https://www.comic-con.org/frontpage/job-opportunities

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?t=vice+president+development&jk=c36651d74239cadd&_ga=2.103019586.355547335.1512686989-389044246.1512686989

::Inches mouse closer to link::
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on January 05, 2018, 03:55:04 PM
https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/949426295083094016

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Are you a passionate consumer of pop culture? Have experience in a museum or cultural setting, a head for both strategic/tactical fundraising initiatives? The Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture is looking for a VP of Development and it could be you!
https://www.indeed.com/job/vice-president-development-c36651d74239cadd …
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on March 06, 2018, 05:03:34 PM
http://vosdculturecast.libsyn.com/comic-cons-new-balboa-park-digs

https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/arts/dont-call-comic-cons-new-balboa-park-digs-museum-least-not-yet/

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The San Diego Hall of Champions sports museum in Balboa Park is gone. In its place, Comic-Con International is building something new.

The nonprofit plans to celebrate comics, movies, television and other popular arts year-round in its yet-to-be-named facility. There’ll be exhibitions, panels, film screenings and other events. The space will also serve to document Comic-Con’s own history and legacy.

If done right, Comic-Con’s new project could reinvigorate the park. Just like its wildly popular annual convention, the space could attract hordes of new visitors, livening up what’s become the quietest corner of Balboa Park.

In October, Comic-Con hired Adam Smith to lead the effort. Smith has worked at museums in the United Kingdom and the U.S. for more than 20 years. Most recently, he headed up an aviation museum in Texas.

In a Q-and-A, I talked to Smith about his background, his vision and the shape Comic-Con’s new museum might take. You can hear more of the interview in a new episode of Culturecast, Voice of San Diego’s podcast covering arts and culture in the region.

Smith said specifics are still hazy, but a few things are starting to become clear. For starters, he’s not ready to dub the new space a museum just yet. He’s toying with calling it a center or something else that better communicates its mission of showcasing contemporary exhibits that focus on what’s happening now or in the future — think virtual reality demos or participatory immersive television experiences (yeah, that’s a thing).

Smith also obliterated the traditional curator-led exhibition model. Instead of experts organizing most of the shows, he said, super fans will be likely be generating exhibitions and events. That’s a move taken from Comic-Con’s convention playbook, where fan-generated panels have always been a big part of the offerings.

David Glanzer, Comic-Con’s director of communications who’s been with the nonprofit for decades, fielded some of my questions, too.

Civic leaders are perpetually terrified that Comic-Con will pack up its bag and head to Los Angeles or another city if San Diego doesn’t expand its Convention Center soon. Glanzer said folks should not assume that won’t happen now that Comic-Con’s new center is opening in Balboa Park. He said they’re two separate projects and the convention could still relocate in the future if its space problems start impacting the quality of the convention.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

So aviation to pop culture, what’s the first thing you tell people when they see a disconnect there?

Smith: I think there is some value in being an outsider, because you can understand the perspective of someone who knows nothing. Now I actually know more about popular culture and comics than I did when I got in at the aviation museum. But to be truthful, I don’t want to position myself as being this huge knowledge base and curator of all the different subject areas in Comic-Con.

What I hope to do are things that the fans absolutely love. And hopefully they will see new perspectives on the thing that they love. But also I want to do it in such a way that the ordinary person walking in off the street who knows nothing — they can see interest and fun and education in it, too.

And I think that strikes to why Comic-Con is fundamentally doing this. Everybody knows the event has become just this mega thing. It’s become a little bit inaccessible … it’s so hard to get a ticket and so on. So being able to come to something 365 days a year that at least gives them a flavor of Comic-Con and helps them understand what’s going on inside that building — there’s a lot of curiosity about that.

David, maybe you’re the right person to talk more specifically about the genesis and the impetus behind the museum. Comic-Con didn’t have to do this.

Glanzer: With our growth over the years, it’s given us the ability to start looking at things that we’ve always wanted to do and are now able to turn an eye toward. And one really was the legacy of Comic-Con. But equally as important is the promotion of popular art.

When Comic-Con first started, film, comic books and science fiction were considered fringe elements. Now some of the most popular books are science fiction or fantasy books that are being made into blockbuster movies and comics… So I think having an ability to have a place where Comic-Con could live 365 days was something we had longed for for a while. But equally as important to highlight various aspects of pop culture and popular art that I think, as Adam said, not only caters to fans but hopefully will intrigue people who don’t know they’re fans will come here and may discover that they actually have an affinity for something they may never thought of as being art.

The museum world is a little highbrow and can be known as being kind of hoity-toity. You’re coming in with, like you said, lots of mediums that have long been thought of as maybe not museum quality. How are you going to deal with that sort of outlook?

Smith: I have been in museums my whole life. I went to museum school, but I’ve always found myself as an outsider from that hoity-toity that you talked about.

I think Comic-Con is a hugely fan-driven thing. It it it is whatever the antithesis of a finely curated fine art museum is. I think that that kind of idea runs through Comic-Con and it’s why, to be honest, spiritually, the last four months while I’ve been on this job it’s like you know I just feel like I’ve found my way home somehow.

Glanzer: Our hope is that this museum, or center, or whatever it is that we end up calling it, is a place where people can cross-pollinate. You may come in for an interest in this, but may find something else that you’re interested in. Or you may come in just out of curiosity, but walk away with something that you really do find an interest in, and that’s kind of Comic-Con’s thing as well.

Do you have specifics on shows and possible permanent exhibitions and that sort of thing?

Smith: The traditional model of a museum — certainly that hoity-toity museum you talked about — is, we hire curators who build collections and decide what’s important and present that to the visiting public. I don’t object to that, but that’s not what we’re doing here.

I think Comic-Con has been very fan-driven in terms of the content. Most of the content of Comic-Con comes from people from the community who want to come and present and show their world. And there’s almost a process of people voting by their feet — they go to what they’re interested in.

I think we want to continue that way of thinking in the way we think about content for this place. So I’m seeing myself as much a facilitator of the voice and interests of the fan coming into this space as I am a curator in a traditional model.

And I hope no curators listening to this who think I’m trying to take their jobs away because there is a place for it, but in the world of Comic-Con, truthfully, there are fans in our world who know more than any curator I could ever hire.

We’re working on the design right now of how are we going to use this building. And a lot of the concepts are very much about flexible space that can be multi-purpose and work for a lot of different things that we could imagine today. But even now we don’t know how it’s going to play out. Things like virtual reality will be big and influential parts of popular culture. So we need something that is going to work not just in 2018 but also in 2038. But I think very broadly, imagine the same universe that Comic-Con addresses — the diversity of media and genres that Comic-Con addresses will be represented in here.

There’ll be a special place in it for comics because that’s what Comic-Con came from and it is still the center of the creative universe.

It’s immediately clear to me that part of the challenge is loads of content and how do we make it all work? So traveling exhibits and events and panels and screenings and things like that will all be part of what we do here.

We’re just starting the process of actually inviting the outside world to throw their ideas in. I’ll be surveying people. I’ll even be having some sort of mass ideation sessions where we will invite people to come into the space and brainstorm on what will happen in this space.

And we will be a true educational institution here. So the kinds of education programs that you see other museums putting on, inviting the schools here, using our subject matter to teach visual literacy, to teach creative skills, to teach technology skills. You know we’re absolutely going to embrace that really hard. And that I think is part of the fun of this project for Comic-Con is that we can explore a very positive direction.

Are we putting a timeline on this? Do we have any definitive dates yet?

Smith: I think it will open approximately 18 months after we’ve raised the money. So that immediately communicates to you that we’ve got some fundraising to do on this project.

I would like by the middle of this year to have a good solid vision of what we want to do for a budget. Comic-Con is making a very significant investment in this project, but we will need to go and raise some money additionally. And so we need to put what I think will be a modest capital campaign together and execute that. And at some point, we’ll be confident enough in the resources to say, right, let’s start the process of construction.

If I wanted an easy life right now, I could throw something together pretty quickly, stick a Comic-Con logo on the outside and a lot of people would come. It’s very clear to me that there’s a big pent-up demand in this community — there’s a lot of excitement about this, which is humbling and a little bit daunting for me because because expectations are very, very high.

If I’ve got a problem, I think it’s that we’ve already got a building. Normally, when you’re starting a project like this, which is essentially a brand new visitor attraction from scratch, you’re looking at a piece of ground and you build the building and you house the exhibits in it. And everyone understands that it takes a bit of time to do all that. Because we’ve got the building sitting here, everyone’s like, all you need to do now is throw some things in it. But to do it to the quality level that I think everyone expects of Comic-Con and that does justice to the subject matter and the history and the culture of the organization, I do want to take the opportunity to do it to a really high standard.

So speaking of funding, I think the perception is that Comic-Con is this giant corporation that makes tons of money and has hundreds of employees. You’ve already mentioned, it’s a nonprofit, it’s got a relatively small staff — much smaller than most people expect. One of the things that generated some buzz and concern was that Comic-Con has a dollar-a-year lease for the city-owned building in Balboa Park. It’s something that’s actually pretty standard in Balboa Park. Most of the organizations here are subsidized by the city to provide arts and culture to the community and to attract visitors. So talk to me about what sort of fundraising we’re talking about.

Smith: We’ve got to go through the process of of deciding what it is that we want to do, budget that and that will create whatever the fundraising campaign is. But it will be millions of dollars for sure.

This whole project strategically for Comic-Con as an organization is very interesting because Comic-Con, by the act of doing this, is becoming a year-round organization in a way that it’s just not been before. It’s existed year-round and has done events periodically year-round. But I think this changes the dynamics of Comic-Con in a really interesting way.

It’s going to cause Comic-Con to behave more like the nonprofits that you’re very familiar with around town and the way that it communicates and acts and runs educational programming and also fundraisers.

We want to build the museum as something that’s sustainable in its own right. And so, as we approach it, fundraising will be part of it — not just the capital campaign to create it, but also the programs that sustain us.

Now, bear in mind that Comic-Con, we don’t necessarily need to look to the city of San Diego to shoulder all this burden. It’s very clear to me there’s lots of organizations in town and there’s lots of demands for fundraising dollars. One of the things that Comic-Con does bring is a national and international audience of people that really love this. So a lot of our fundraising activity will be talking to that group of people saying what we’re trying to create here is a year-round home for that thing that you really love and will you support this?

In the museum world there is a movement to promote accessibility by offering free admission. Has that already been decided or are you still talking about that?

Glanzer: Everything is open. I don’t know that anybody at this point can say exactly how that’s going to manifest, but I don’t think anything is closed. I think we’re open to a number of different possibilities.

One challenge for the popular culture universe is diversity. Are people already reaching out saying, I really hope you think about an exhibit on women and people of color? Are you thinking about this already? Has this come up?

Smith: It has come up. And first of all, I want to pay tribute to Comic-Con on the issue of diversity because I think the organization has been doing a tremendous amount in this area. I recently wrote what I believe to be the first-ever grant application that Comic-Con has ever written and it caused me to go and look closely at how Comic-Con as an organization has approached diversity. And I was actually blown away by how much is already being done by the organization.

Comic-Con has a space problem. You’ve basically outgrown the Convention Center. There’s all sorts of politics swirling around why we can’t extend the Convention Center. I look at this space, 68,000 square feet. Are you going to be using this center at all to relieve some of those space issues?

Glanzer: I think that’s something we would like to do. But again it’s going to the center or the museum is going to take the lead. But if we can, then we certainly will.

There is a challenge with space in San Diego. There has been and we’ve known that for a while. We’ve been lucky in being able to expand out to some of the park spaces and to neighboring hotels and things of that nature. But it continues to be a challenge.

We have this space here, we have a building that has some minor space in Barrio Logan, and at some point now that we have more bandwidth we may be able to start doing things at satellite locations.

Smith: I was talking to someone recently who’s relatively well-known comic artist and he’s been coming to Comic-Con with his entire family for 35 years. And I was briefing him on this project and he stopped me and he said, what is Balboa Park? And it was clear to me that even though he’s been coming to San Diego and Comic-Con for 35 straight years, Balboa Park hadn’t even registered on his consciousness so that tells you something about how intensely people spend their time during the event and certainly my new colleagues here in the park tell me that during the week of Comic-Con they don’t really see a change. It’s just life goes on pretty much as normal. And I think when we get this place open that definitely will change.

So a museum or a center or whatever you end up calling it is pretty permanent. Does this mean you’re married to San Diego forever? Are you guys staying here forever?

Glanzer: We would love to stay in San Diego. And it’s interesting, I read once somebody had said why doesn’t Comic-Con just sign like a 50-year agreement with the Convention Center and be done with it. I think if we could guarantee that the hotel rates and everything else would be the same for 50 years then maybe that’s something we can entertain.

But the truth of the matter is that doesn’t happen. Do we want to stay in San Diego? Absolutely. Do we think we can stay in San Diego? We’ve been able to stay here longer than I think some people thought we would be able to. But the truth of the matter is we signed three-year contracts for a reason and that is things change, hotels change.

We are from San Diego, but we’ve operated shows in Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland. We could operate Comic-Con in another city. We don’t want to. But again, it’s the end user. If it ends up being more difficult to our attendees whether it’s affordability or space or what have you, then we’re going to have to look at other options.

Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marvelmorris on March 06, 2018, 07:19:19 PM
So I took the Comic-Con Attraction Visioning Survey today.  Question 15 stated they were considering a year round membership to the attraction and asked  to rate factors I think important when considering to join.   One of the factors was early access privileges for Comic-Con badge sales. 

If CCI does this and allows access before Returning Reg, I'll join in a heartbeat! 
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on March 07, 2018, 09:46:33 AM
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So I took the Comic-Con Attraction Visioning Survey today.  Question 15 stated they were considering a year round membership to the attraction and asked  to rate factors I think important when considering to join.   One of the factors was early access privileges for Comic-Con badge sales. 

If CCI does this and allows access before Returning Reg, I'll join in a heartbeat!
Balboa Park is great in general.  For an "Explorer Membership Annual Pass" (entrance to all 16 museums year-round) it costs $129 for single adult, or $229 for two adults and four children (with $25 for each additional child if you have more kids younger than 18).  I don't know if CCI will charge their own separate membership, but at least the Babloa membership is very reasonable IMO: a one-day pass for adults is $46 for all the museums, while just the SD Museum of Art has $15 single day admission for adults.  For locals, at least, this could be a great thing!  Maybe CCI is looking for way to throw locals a bone here.  I think it would be more prudent to do it JUST for Southern CA zip codes to make it a tad more exclusive/prudent but that's just me - but if CCI just wants to pad their membership/bank account I get that too.  Either way, more people contributing to local museums is a great thing IMO!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: mark on March 07, 2018, 02:52:48 PM
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So I took the Comic-Con Attraction Visioning Survey today.  Question 15 stated they were considering a year round membership to the attraction and asked  to rate factors I think important when considering to join.   One of the factors was early access privileges for Comic-Con badge sales. 

If CCI does this and allows access before Returning Reg, I'll join in a heartbeat!

Just did the survey too, here's the compete list of factors:

We are considering a membership program for the year-round Comic-Con visitor attraction.   How important might the following factors be in your decision to join?



I also liked how, in the question where it wanted to know how you describe yourself, there were separate entries for nerd and geek.

I wonder if they sent it out randomly? My email indicated I was getting the survey as a volunteer, but my son is also registered to volunteer and did not receive an email.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Mel on March 07, 2018, 11:32:29 PM
I didn't get the survey. I'd defnitely do a membership as a local. As someone mentioned there is a Balboa Park pass, but each museum within Balboa Park has their own memberships with different perks.

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: catvonawesome on March 08, 2018, 07:09:25 AM
As a museum employee, I have to say, as much as I love my current job, I"m still keeping my eyes open for the job openings on this one.  ;)

I did get the survey yesterday. It is interesting to see the options they're considering as a museum etc.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: darlenealderson on March 08, 2018, 07:12:02 AM
I got the survey this morning. This sounds like such a cool thing! I said it could be similar to the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle and I'd love it. However, many of the member perks sound amazing if you live in or close to San Diego, but aren't as cool if you're from out of state, like me.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on March 08, 2018, 07:24:20 AM
Just finished my survey.  I am out of town also, and suggested a membership type for us- and programming around the big events- SDCC, etc. Possibly encouraging us to come early or stay late.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on March 21, 2018, 05:46:58 AM
Text of Comic-Con Attraction Visioning Survey response, for the archives:

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You recently participated in a visioning survey for Comic-Con’s forthcoming attraction in Balboa Park, San Diego.

The overall response was staggering, with more than 6,000 completed surveys. From everyone working on this project, from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for your awesome input, ideas and guidance.

This will be a priceless resource as we move through the design process.  There is a level of passion and enthusiasm in the survey responses that truly inspires us!

If you’d like to stay involved in the project, please CLICK HERE  to join our mailing list for future updates and invitations.

Kind regards

 
Keegan Chetwynd

Director of Public Programs
Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on March 21, 2018, 07:59:51 AM
6,000 responses?  I thought the number would be higher, with well over 100,000 going to CCI events last year.  I wonder if thesurvey sampling size was smaller than I thought.   Hmmm....  I am glad they are happy with the number of responses.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on March 21, 2018, 09:02:55 AM
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6,000 responses?  I thought the number would be higher, with well over 100,000 going to CCI events last year.  I wonder if thesurvey sampling size was smaller than I thought.   Hmmm....  I am glad they are happy with the number of responses.
I would have filled out the survey, but it wasn't sent to me, my son, or my wife.  I guess they didn't send it out to all attendees, or maybe they just don't like New Jersey. :(
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on March 21, 2018, 10:59:46 AM
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I would have filled out the survey, but it wasn't sent to me, my son, or my wife.  I guess they didn't send it out to all attendees, or maybe they just don't like New Jersey. :(
Ditto, only my family lives about 25 minutes from downtown San Diego.  I can't fathom why at least one of us, or another family of local friends we go to comic-con w/every year, didn't get the survey. 
We have annual Balboa Park passes (all the museums for free w/the annual pass thing) already which is either really weird to not contact us, or maybe they figure we already have passes so we're already all-in? 
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on March 21, 2018, 12:26:59 PM
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Ditto, only my family lives about 25 minutes from downtown San Diego.  I can't fathom why at least one of us, or another family of local friends we go to comic-con w/every year, didn't get the survey. 
We have annual Balboa Park passes (all the museums for free w/the annual pass thing) already which is either really weird to not contact us, or maybe they figure we already have passes so we're already all-in?
Maybe it was one of those CCI lotteries and we both lost. :-\
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on March 21, 2018, 12:36:16 PM
Ok...these replies have piqued my curiosity.  Any of you numbers folk want to create a poll to investigate how many of our members have/have not received an invitation to this poll?   I wonder if CCI looked at some of our demographic member ID info, or was it simply random?  In this day and age, I am guessing it was not random....lol

gender
general age group (junior, military, senior...)
in San Diego/outside of San Diego
International
Anybody who did not attend last year, but has gone in the past?
...other info?

Oh, well...just a thought.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: hikanteki on March 21, 2018, 12:41:08 PM
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Ok...these replies have piqued my curiosity.  Any of you numbers folk want to create a poll to investigate how many of our members have/have not received an invitation to this poll?   I wonder if CCI looked at some of our demographic member ID info, or was it simply random?  In this day and age, I am guessing it was not random....lol

gender
general age group (junior, military, senior...)
in San Diego/outside of San Diego
International
Anybody who did not attend last year, but has gone in the past?
...other info?

Oh, well...just a thought.

Also, are they registered to volunteer this year/did they successfully volunteer last year.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: cabler30 on March 21, 2018, 04:03:03 PM
Yes, as i check through the comments and remember i got the survey , i did have chance volunteer last year and do so again this year. not sure how they picked to do the survey but i guess they sent it to random ids or almost everyone for any input or insight to the new museum they planning to open sometime later.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on March 22, 2018, 10:13:33 AM
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Yes, as i check through the comments and remember i got the survey , i did have chance volunteer last year and do so again this year. not sure how they picked to do the survey but i guess they sent it to random ids or almost everyone for any input or insight to the new museum they planning to open sometime later.
I hate to sound like I'm whining (even though I likely am whining in this case?) but as a local that will frequent this place year-round, who already goes down to Balboa Park multiple times a month, I would love to give input.  Maybe I should look into giving my own input somewhere locally?  Or maybe since I'm already a Balboa Park passholder CCI knows I'm likely already all-in so it doesn't matter much?
Or maybe I should stop whining and get on with this?  Probably that one 8)

Regardless, I am really excited about this.  It's encouraging that the curators seem to want to go well beyond the typical 'artifacts-on-display' type of museum and I legitimately can't wait to see what the Pop Culture Center ends up being!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: hikanteki on March 22, 2018, 12:14:43 PM
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I hate to sound like I'm whining (even though I likely am whining in this case?) but as a local that will frequent this place year-round, who already goes down to Balboa Park multiple times a month, I would love to give input.  Maybe I should look into giving my own input somewhere locally?  Or maybe since I'm already a Balboa Park passholder CCI knows I'm likely already all-in so it doesn't matter much?
Or maybe I should stop whining and get on with this?  Probably that one 8)

Regardless, I am really excited about this.  It's encouraging that the curators seem to want to go well beyond the typical 'artifacts-on-display' type of museum and I legitimately can't wait to see what the Pop Culture Center ends up being!

Why not just email CCI with your input and/or ask them for the survey?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Mel on March 22, 2018, 12:21:38 PM
I did end up getting the survey. I am a local to SD. I have volunteered for the past several years and was a normal attendee until last year when I went as Press and this year I am a registered creative pro.

I got an email again the other day asking if I wanted to sign up to be on their mailing list for further input as they continue. It said they received over 4000 returned questionnaires. Don't know how many they sent, but 4000 is a really small number relative to all the badges registered. I'm guessing it was completely random. I know people all over the place who got one. This is definitely not something to take personally.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: cabler30 on March 22, 2018, 12:25:05 PM
Im guessing even if anyone who didnt get survey will always try email or give input anyway possible. for any place they get feedback at anytime before or after they have opened, cause they have feedback cards or can try talk to those in charge and ask for something to give feedback at anytime. they will want traffic from anyone possible cause if no traffic then no bank to keep a place open for any reason.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on March 22, 2018, 12:33:41 PM
If the survey sampling was completely random, I figure they will let others respond.  Part of me wonders though, if they wanted to open it to everyone who has a member ID...why didn't they simply email everyone?  they would have received way more than the 6,000 responses the reported. If they have a statistical sampling they are working with, then they probably will not want to send out surveys to anyone who asks, to keep their sampling parameters? 

My son got an email and he has never been to a CCI event.  This will be his first one..soooo....hmmmm?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: cabler30 on March 22, 2018, 12:46:11 PM
At some point when it opens, they will get variety of traffic even traffic who may have never been to the con but have a interest in the theme and all. so they will get more feedback im guessing over time.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on April 16, 2018, 09:01:46 AM
Two new job openings:

https://www.comic-con.org/frontpage/job-opportunities
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Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture

The upcoming Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture has two current job openings. Click on the links below for complete details and to apply for these jobs.

Director of Corporate Philanthrophy
Click here for details

Director of Major Gifts
Click here for details
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on May 27, 2018, 10:52:19 AM
Back for more:

https://www.comic-con.org/frontpage/job-opportunities

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Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture

The forthcoming Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture has two current job openings.

Director of Education
Click here for complete details and to apply for this job.

Manager of Membership Programs
Click here for complete details and to apply for this job.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on June 20, 2018, 09:45:13 AM
Future Grant Writer, take note:

https://www.comic-con.org/frontpage/job-opportunities

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Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture

The forthcoming Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture has two current job openings.

Grant Writer
Click here for complete details and to apply for this job.

From the 2018 badge box booklet, newsletter sign up: www.comic-con.org/optin
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on July 08, 2018, 10:16:34 AM
What have we here:

https://comiccon2018.sched.com/event/FU3y?iframe=no

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Sunday July 22, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm  Room 29AB

Staff and special panelists will present a behind-the-scenes look at plans for the upcoming Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on July 11, 2018, 11:07:21 AM
https://comic-con.org/toucan/23-announcing-comic-con-museum

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COMIC-CON 2018 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY! #23: Announcing the Comic-Con Museum!

Hold onto your fandom. It’s happening. Plans are underway to capture the excitement and magic of Comic-Con in a year-round attraction located in San Diego’s historic Balboa Park. The Comic-Con Museum will encourage an appreciation of comics and related popular arts through exhibits, programs and events drawn from across the Comic-Con universe.

Considered the cultural heart of San Diego, Balboa Park is already home to numerous museums, galleries and theaters along with the famous San Diego Zoo. Now, with the help of the City of San Diego, CCI is in the process of converting the 1935 Federal Building into what is planned to be a world-class museum by day, and a very unique fan community venue by night.

Want to find out more about this exciting new project, and contribute your ideas to the vision for the museum? Come visit us at Comic-Con 2018!

Booth #1714

We want this to be a fan-driven project and will be seeking advice and input from the community of Comic-Con attendees as the museum is designed and operated. Visit Booth #1714 to submit your own suggestions and ideas for the museum. Everyone participating in the brainstorming exercise will receive a free pressed penny in an exclusive and collectible design. There will also be special early-adopter membership deals, and you can enter a drawing to win limited edition number 1 of the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Mondo print, signed by the artist Matt Taylor.

Panel

In Room 29AB on Sunday July 22, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, Museum staff will present a panel titled Inside the Comic-Con Museum, giving a behind-the-scenes look at plans for the upcoming Comic-Con Museum. The panel will also include an announcement about the Ultimate Comic-Con 2019 Experience.

Unable to attend Comic-Con 2018? Visit www.comic-con.org/optin to subscribe to Museum Insider a monthly e-newsletter that will keep you up-to-date with future progress on the museum project.

Check back for another Toucan Tip tomorrow here on Toucan, the only OFFICIAL SDCC blog! Bookmark Toucan and the Comic-Con Front Page for the latest updates for Comic-Con International 2018!

Posted on Jul 11, 2018
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on July 18, 2018, 01:20:53 PM
https://youtu.be/lBmFTTFsAmc
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on July 23, 2018, 12:26:41 PM
https://www.comic-conmuseum.org/

https://www.facebook.com/ComicConMuseum

https://twitter.com/ComicConMuseum

https://www.instagram.com/p/BlYaHMNjMjP/?taken-by=comicconmuseum
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on August 03, 2018, 11:35:24 PM
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/sd-fi-comic-con-kcm-20180803-story.html

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Comic-Con Museum took one small step toward reality this week. The planned Balboa Park attraction hired San Diego-based KCM Group to oversee transformation of the former Hall of Champions. No construction date has been set for the project yet, with a fundraising campaign still in full swing. KCM Group will be responsible for the build-out of the three-story, 68,000-square foot space, but, for now, it is just in the conceptual design. “We are honored to help build a museum and experience center in San Diego that will capture the magic of Comic-Con 365-days-a-year,” said Gordon Kovtun, president of KCM.

The museum was first announced in March 2017 to replace the sports-themed Hall of Champions. Organizers have spent the time since gathering feedback from Comic-Con fans and fundraising. Adam Smith, museum executive director, said in a press release that KCM was hired for its experience in Balboa Park. “The museum is still in its early stages but we wanted to recruit a specialist project manager as soon as possible,” he said. Smith declined to comment Friday on how far along the fundraising process was going or how much was needed for the museum, saying he preferred the news to be focused on the hiring of KCM.

Comic fans can donate on the museum’s website, Comic-ConMuseum.org, through PayPal. It also has set up a campaign to raise money on Omaze.com where participants can buy raffle tickets for special passes to next year’s Comic-Con International. The building was constructed for the California Pacific International Exposition in 1935 and rebuilt for the Hall of Champions in 1999. Comic-Con’s agreement with the city does not require it to pay rent, a common deal for arts institutions housed in the park.

KCM has a history in Balboa Park. It produced the feasibility study to help reopen the California Tower to the public and has been working for several years on the project to remodel Plaza de Panama, which would remove cars from the area. The Plaza de Panama project has been wrapped up in lawsuits for years with challenges from Save Our Heritage Organisation and San Diegans for Open Government. Outside of the park, KCM served as project manager for the new Urban Discovery Academy charter school in East Village. Opening in 2015, it was the city’s first downtown kindergarten to 8th grade charter school. Comic-Con was founded in San Diego in 1970 and has grown into a pop-culture phenomenon with more than 130,000 attendees each year.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on August 24, 2018, 11:38:15 AM
https://twitter.com/ComicConMuseum/status/1033059741985988608

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It's time for #ComicConMuseum Question of the Day! We want to hear from ALL of you, the ultimate fans of pop culture! Share your ideas! The sky's the limit! #ComicCon #BalboaPark #SanDiego #Museums #SDCC #Fandom #PopCulture
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: rabbitwarren on September 07, 2018, 06:47:46 AM
I donated tier 3.  What I like is that I get NARM benefits. 
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: FBS on September 07, 2018, 10:29:27 AM
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http://vosdculturecast.libsyn.com/comic-cons-new-balboa-park-digs

https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/arts/dont-call-comic-cons-new-balboa-park-digs-museum-least-not-yet/
Adam is from England. So that means he will be spelling Center the correct way - Centre ;)

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Mel on September 10, 2018, 10:57:52 AM
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I donated tier 3.  What I like is that I get NARM benefits.

I am T3 too, but I don't know what NARM means.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: rabbitwarren on September 10, 2018, 01:51:22 PM
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I am T3 too, but I don't know what NARM means.

It means you can use your museum membership to get some access to other museums that are part of the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (like the Museum of the City or Frick Collection in NYC). 
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on September 18, 2018, 09:30:32 AM
VAGUEBOOK time:

This museum is going to be off-the-hook and state-of-the-art!  I'm sworn to secrecy via a verbal NDA but WOW!!!  Everything from the layout of the museum, to the technology that CCI is looking to utilize (with the help of some of the leading entertainment/media tech providers in the world), to their myriad of ideas sounds incredible!  The only bummer is it sounds like there will likely be 2 Comic-Cons before it opens (or, at best, will open leading up to SDCCI 2020 maybe).

I hate not being able to go into details, and obviously we're still a long way off from it opening, but even in the planning stages this sounds amazing.  The people running the Museum REALLY know what they're doing (i.e. they have pretty impressive bonafides to back up their lofty goals and ideas) and I'm already more excited for this to open than I should be this far out!  I was bummed to hear it won't be ready by the big 50th Anniversary, as that seems like the obvious time to open; but dang is this going to be great when it opens
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on September 25, 2018, 03:46:32 PM
https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/sam-storytelling-across-media-special-event-san-diego

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Introducing SAM: Storytelling Across Media

A Special One-Day Symposium • Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA

Here’s some exciting news for San Diego comics fans! Comic-Con presents SAM, Storytelling Across Media, a one-day symposium for aspiring writers and artists, as well as professionals, interested in the art of storytelling. This event will be held on Saturday, November 3, at the Comic-Con Museum, 2131 Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park, from 12:00 to 6:00 PM, with a mixer on Saturday evening from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Admission is FREE, but online registration is encouraged. Seating in all symposium events is limited.

SAM is not your traditional comics convention. There is no Exhibit Hall. SAM is all about storytelling, through a series of talks and workshops about how to tell a story in various media, including comics, gaming, animation, movies, and more. It explores the similarities and differences in telling stories through different media and focuses on the craft of telling a story through creator lectures and workshops.
SAM 2018 will feature special guests ...

Stay tuned for our announcement on who they are, plus the SAM program schedule and how to register online for events!

There’s more info on our SAM page. Please click here to visit it!

SAM is presented by San Diego Comic Convention, the company behind Comic-Con International: San Diego and WonderCon Anaheim.
Posted on Sep 25, 2018

https://www.comic-con.org/frontpage/sam-storytelling-across-media

Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on October 02, 2018, 06:50:33 PM
Comic-con museum to help host Maker Faire this weekend.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/comic-con-museum/maker-faire-san-diego/1940991505981673/

Admission is included if you are a Balboa Park Annual passholder.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on October 09, 2018, 02:31:51 PM
https://www.comic-con.org/frontpage/sam-guests-and-program-participants

https://www.instagram.com/p/BouM86MhkCO/?taken-by=comic_con
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on October 11, 2018, 11:30:02 AM
GET READY FOR SAM ... NOVEMBER 3 IN SAN DIEGO! SAM: Storytelling Across Media Program Schedule and Special Guests

https://www.comic-con.org/frontpage/sam-guests-and-program-participants

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SAM: Storytelling Across Media Program Schedule and Special Guests

We’ve posted the complete program schedule along with special guests and panel participants for SAM, Storytelling Across Media, a one-day symposium for aspiring writers and artists, as well as professionals interested in the art of storytelling. This event will be held on Saturday, November 3, at the Comic-Con Museum, 2131 Pan American Plaza, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, followed by a mixer. Admission is FREE, but online registration is encouraged and currently open at the link listed below. Seating in all symposium events is limited, so please read the information on our ticketing page before signing up.

SAM is not your traditional comics convention. There is no Exhibit Hall. SAM is all about storytelling, through a series of talks about how to tell a story in various media, including comics, gaming, animation, movies, and more. It explores the similarities and differences in telling stories through different media and focuses on the craft of telling a story through creator lectures.

Special guests for this event are Julie Benson, Shawna Benson, Jim Lee, and J. Michael Straczynski, along with an impressive list of program participants.

For bios on SAM’s special guests and participating panelists, please click here.

For the complete program schedule for SAM, please click here.

Curious about how to register to attend panels? Click here!

And there’s more info on our SAM page. Please click here to visit it!

SAM is sponsored by San Diego Comic Convention, the company behind Comic-Con International: San Diego and WonderCon Anaheim.

Posted on Oct 11, 2018
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on October 18, 2018, 11:57:56 AM
I'm surprised that tickets for most of the SAM sessions are still available.  It's a free mini comic-con.  The perfect in between comic-con fix.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on October 18, 2018, 01:00:49 PM
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I'm surprised that tickets for most of the SAM sessions are still available.  It's a free mini comic-con.  The perfect in between comic-con fix.

I'm going to two panels- one at 2 the other at 5:00. maybe a small gathering after the last panel?  anyone else going?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on October 25, 2018, 08:18:30 PM
Received my museum charter membership t-shirt today.  Nice tee from Graphitti Designs.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fRhSUPPnvb7YWhKLZ9SdeQMba09BQ_fzlnFjyQekgTQLywip0mhf8qDMJgFx4yFWkuSMdTZGi3Ij-jyA4SqUgOwU8GMNFfekLZKKkxcSW1NKmsm1HlHYwONgzujLSL4JpI0WHWbq5Q=w2400)
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on October 26, 2018, 10:48:54 PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monster-mask-o-raid-encore-presented-by-funmaker-mike-tickets-51822279834

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comicconmuseum Exciting announcement! On Tuesday, October 30th the Comic-Con Museum will host an encore of the Monster Mask-O-Raid, an event presented by Funmaker Mike (Founder of Funko)! Don’t miss out on this chance to experience a world-class collection of 1970’s vintage Halloween costumes and masks rarely displayed for the public. You will also get the chance to attend a presentation by Funmaker Mike himself examining the origins of many modern Halloween traditions! Hurry and reserve your spot. Tickets are going fast! Click the link in our bio to get your ticket!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpauATXnjxt/?taken-by=comicconmuseum
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: BenEatsRice on October 27, 2018, 01:42:46 AM
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Received my museum charter membership t-shirt today. 
Hah. Me, too! I like the design. Very nice.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on October 28, 2018, 01:01:58 PM
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I'm going to two panels- one at 2 the other at 5:00. maybe a small gathering after the last panel?  anyone else going?
How was it?  This is yet another thing I can't make due to my teaching schedule during marching band season  :(
Looks like it'd be real cool
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on October 28, 2018, 01:03:21 PM
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monster-mask-o-raid-encore-presented-by-funmaker-mike-tickets-51822279834

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpauATXnjxt/?taken-by=comicconmuseum

This is going to be a fun event!  Mike has an off-the-hook collection of vintage Halloween costumes that are really cool (they've been up in the museum for a couple of weeks).
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on October 28, 2018, 01:04:51 PM
ETA for the Comic-Con Museum opening:
1 year + 18 months.
And they won't start construction for another year (which gives them time to raise appropriate funding needed)
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on November 01, 2018, 11:04:18 AM
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comicconmuseum It was truly a treat to host the Mask-O-Raid Encore event at the Comic-Con Museum. It featured a world-class collection of vintage Halloween costumes and masks never displayed to the public before. There was also a presentation by @funmakermike that examined the origins of many modern Halloween traditions. #MaskORaid2018

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpnJnHYF6d-/?taken-by=comicconmuseum
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on November 01, 2018, 11:50:08 AM
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My wife got to go to this event with some of her friend: I was the babysitter while she went out for the fun.  She had a great time, with Mike's talk sounding pretty awesome (about Halloween, history of some of the traditions we have, costumes, etc).  She came home with some nice bit of swag: free t-shirt (they had different shirts with designs from the various posters for the event), pins and stickers, etc.  She also got a really cool Disneyland Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost prototype (one of her friends got a Groot prototype and another got a Vision prototype).  She had never seen/heard of Funko prototypes so when it was explained to her by one of her friends who works for the Museum she was pretty excited (I, of course, was SUPER excited, though she made it clear Hatbox Ghost was living in her world and not mine :P ).

Also, the little kid in that Sam Hain costume was apparently pretty cool: I guess their parents were not dressed up - maybe they put every single ounce of coolness into their kid's costume!  FWIW my wife is in one of the pics Comic-Con Museum posted on their FB page (she's in a pic sitting in the front row - wearing a Cookie Monster onesie)
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on November 01, 2018, 11:57:59 AM
It is events like this that are gonna have me wishing I lived much closer to San Diego!  Waaaahhhh!  Yet wonderful for those who can visit often! :-\
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on November 02, 2018, 09:38:04 AM
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It is events like this that are gonna have me wishing I lived much closer to San Diego!  Waaaahhhh!  Yet wonderful for those who can visit often! :-\

Talking with the head of the museum it sounds like they're going to live stream a lot of the events: or at least that's part of their plan.  Each of the events they've been hosting this fall have been partially designed to 'test out' different aspects of programming: daytime/weekend events (Makers Fair); evening events (the Halloween/Funmaker Mike event); live streaming (the IDW co-creator event).  So far from what I understand they've been pleased with everything, so it's plausible in the future more events will be live streamed.  The History of Comics in San Diego lecture (given by IDW co-founder) had, I think, 2k+ people live streaming, complete with questions to the panelist so I'm hopefully its success will be a harbinger of things to come!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on November 02, 2018, 11:14:21 AM
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Each of the events they've been hosting this fall have been partially designed to 'test out' different aspects of programming

I agree.  I think the aspect they are testing out this weekend at the mini-con is clearing out rooms between panels.  That's always been a point of discussion.  Some want it, others don't.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on November 03, 2018, 10:17:31 AM
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I agree.  I think the aspect they are testing out this weekend at the mini-con is clearing out rooms between panels.  That's always been a point of discussion.  Some want it, others don't.
IDK about that; the folks who run the museum are not really connected to Comic-Con/WonderCon or its planning.  They're solely focused on aspects of the museum
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on November 03, 2018, 11:08:38 AM
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IDK about that; the folks who run the museum are not really connected to Comic-Con/WonderCon or its planning.  They're solely focused on aspects of the museum

The mini con today is run by comic-con.  It's not like some of the other events, like Mask-O-Raid, where another organization is just using space at the museum.  As comic-con puts it, it's "part of the San Diego Comic Convention family of events".  The email I got, separate from Yapsody, was from registration at comic-con.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on November 03, 2018, 11:27:34 PM
I'm pretty positive that comic-con was experimenting with clearing out the rooms today.  I spoke to some other people and they thought the same.  For the most part, this event was run just like comic-con only on a smaller scale.  I recognized many of the volunteer staff working it doing the same jobs they do at comic-con.  For the most part, clearing out the rooms worked OK.  Even after my first panel, I noticed that some people didn't clear out.  They just kept sitting there.  Which brings up the first problem.  How to get everyone to leave?  They announced it at the end of each panel but compliance depended on each person.  The vast majority did.  When we left we got into the back of the line that was already there waiting to get in.  So if you are trying to attend a bunch of panels in the same room, by being in the panel before you'll be in the back of the line for the next panel.

I think it was a worthwhile experiment, just to see how things go.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on November 05, 2018, 07:12:39 AM
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I'm pretty positive that comic-con was experimenting with clearing out the rooms today.  I spoke to some other people and they thought the same.  For the most part, this event was run just like comic-con only on a smaller scale.  I recognized many of the volunteer staff working it doing the same jobs they do at comic-con.  For the most part, clearing out the rooms worked OK.  Even after my first panel, I noticed that some people didn't clear out.  They just kept sitting there.  Which brings up the first problem.  How to get everyone to leave?  They announced it at the end of each panel but compliance depended on each person.  The vast majority did.  When we left we got into the back of the line that was already there waiting to get in.  So if you are trying to attend a bunch of panels in the same room, by being in the panel before you'll be in the back of the line for the next panel.

I think it was a worthwhile experiment, just to see how things go.
Thanks for the clarification/event talk; I love my job but teaching HS band means I miss a lot of cool events in the fall and missed this one  :(
It was my understanding that each panel was ticketed, right?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on November 05, 2018, 09:29:38 AM
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Thanks for the clarification/event talk; I love my job but teaching HS band means I miss a lot of cool events in the fall and missed this one  :(
It was my understanding that each panel was ticketed, right?
they were ticketed but i don't think any of the panels were full. that might change next year when the awesomeness of the event is more common knowledge.
it's going to be interesting to see if cci puts this on again & how it changes- it would make complete sense that they would reexamine the process of ticketing to panels model given the fact that a number of people did not attend.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on November 05, 2018, 10:11:46 AM
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Thanks for the clarification/event talk; I love my job but teaching HS band means I miss a lot of cool events in the fall and missed this one  :(
It was my understanding that each panel was ticketed, right?

They were but no event I was at was close to full.  So everyone who showed up for standby should have gotten in.  When I checked in, the standby list was only about 5 people.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on November 05, 2018, 10:29:24 AM
For locals - Was there much local advertising for this event?  I wondered if there were people there who may have never been to a CCI event, or who were experiencing these kinds of activities for the first time.  A taste of comic con.  That would be nice.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on November 05, 2018, 10:40:33 AM
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they were ticketed but i don't think any of the panels were full. that might change next year when the awesomeness of the event is more common knowledge.
it's going to be interesting to see if cci puts this on again & how it changes- it would make complete sense that they would reexamine the process of ticketing to panels model given the fact that a number of people did not attend.

I really hope they put it, or other events, on again.  CCI, you can already put me down for a ticket.  I would even pay for it.  But I'm not sure it's worth it for them.  It can't have been cheap to put on.  Even if all the labor were volunteers there was the catering, bringing in the panelists, putting up the panelists in hotels, etc, etc.  Even for me as an attendee, the attendance was disappointing.  Too many empty seats.  In the last couple of days I've been searching online for any mentions of it.  Other than here, I've only found an occasional succinct tweet.  I hope they treat it like the first season of a TV show and stick with it until it gains traction.

I think a lot of aspiring writers missed a golden opportunity.  Not only to get tips and find out what it's like to be a writer in entertainment.  I learned a lot about that life that I didn't realize.  The big tip given out almost universally was networking.  Meet as many people as you can since you don't know who is the one that will give you that boost up.  As one of them said, that person could be someone that was another aspiring writer that you haven't seen in years but is now in the position to give you a hand up.  Which in the end was a big reason for this event and why I think they kept imploring people to go to the mixer.  I noticed a few people asking how one could network with other writers.  Some would hand a business card to the event staff to pass along to the panelists.  Why didn't they show up at the mixer and do it themselves?  Just chatting with the panelists at the mixer, I was asked about my writing.  I don't have any but for someone that did, it would have been a golden opportunity.  I spoke to some aspiring writers at the mixer and asked if they had talked to any of the panelists.  They were too shy to do so.  I suggested that they really should.  I don't think they did.

You've heard it before, but I'll chime in that it's better to be lucky than good.  What I've seen in my life is that you can be the best at something ever, and get no where.  You can be so so and be in the right spot at the right time and be golden.  SAM was an opportunity to be lucky.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on November 05, 2018, 10:44:28 AM
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For locals - Was there much local advertising for this event?  I wondered if there were people there who may have never been to a CCI event, or who were experiencing these kinds of activities for the first time.  A taste of comic con.  That would be nice.

I first read about it here on friends.  My first thought was "Who is this SAM dude and why do I want to hear him talk?"

The attendees I spoke to mostly have been to comic-con.  We called it "baby comic-con".
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Transmute Jun on November 05, 2018, 10:53:15 AM
It's really a shame. This sounds like such a great event, but I don't live close enough to San Diego to just pop down for things like this. Wish I did!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on November 05, 2018, 11:17:26 AM
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It's really a shame. This sounds like such a great event, but I don't live close enough to San Diego to just pop down for things like this. Wish I did!
Same here, if I was in town, I would definitely go, but I wouldn't fly in just for this, though.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on November 05, 2018, 03:26:05 PM
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For locals - Was there much local advertising for this event?  I wondered if there were people there who may have never been to a CCI event, or who were experiencing these kinds of activities for the first time.  A taste of comic con.  That would be nice.
I didn’t hear anything about it locally: just on CCI’s social media, here, and other places online I frequent. There was a nice article in the local paper about the Maker’s Faire event (which, I think, encompassed all of Balboa Park not just Comic-Con Museum), but nothing for SAM or any other recent events that I saw. Maybe some of the smaller city papers covered it?


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Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on November 05, 2018, 03:41:31 PM
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I really hope they put it, or other events, on again.  CCI, you can already put me down for a ticket.
They have substantially plans for similar events. They may be fairly limited for the next couple of years before the Museum is constructed (it will essentially be closed from mid-October 2019 - 18ish months later when it opens) - hopefully they’ll continue to host fun, niche-esque events over the next 11 months before the major construction begins! But from what I’ve been told the plan is for the museum to be a “9-5” type of museum on one hand, but also a major after-hours museum with cool events and whatnot for those folks who don’t tend to fit in the going to the museum during the day box (because of job, family, school, etc).

I really can’t wait: though clearly we’re all waiting quite awhile


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Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on November 05, 2018, 06:51:20 PM
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I didn’t hear anything about it locally: just on CCI’s social media, here, and other places online I frequent. There was a nice article in the local paper about the Maker’s Faire event (which, I think, encompassed all of Balboa Park not just Comic-Con Museum), but nothing for SAM or any other recent events that I saw. Maybe some of the smaller city papers covered it?

You are correct about the Maker Faire.  That was at all the Balboa Park museums.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on November 07, 2018, 10:03:47 AM
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Talking with the head of the museum it sounds like they're going to live stream a lot of the events: or at least that's part of their plan.  Each of the events they've been hosting this fall have been partially designed to 'test out' different aspects of programming: daytime/weekend events (Makers Fair); evening events (the Halloween/Funmaker Mike event); live streaming (the IDW co-creator event).  So far from what I understand they've been pleased with everything, so it's plausible in the future more events will be live streamed.  The History of Comics in San Diego lecture (given by IDW co-founder) had, I think, 2k+ people live streaming, complete with questions to the panelist so I'm hopefully its success will be a harbinger of things to come!

Here's a blog from Adam that better explains what I kind of mentioned above, about the Day/Night/Virtual Comic-Con Museum experience they're looking to bring: https://www.facebook.com/notes/comic-con-museum/testing-the-museum/1991833494230807/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on November 08, 2018, 11:06:29 PM
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comicconmuseum Some of our staff spent an enjoyable day with members of the leadership team at Roland Corp. and film composer Mark Isham. Sound effects and music are important parts of film, TV and game design. We brainstormed on how we might create interactive exhibits that put YOU in the role of a composer, and how we might bring the museum to life through music. What music would be on your soundtrack for the Comic-Con Museum?

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp8A11bn21e/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on November 12, 2018, 08:34:20 PM
From: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/columnists/karla-peterson/sd-me-karla-stan-lee-20181112-story.html

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And when the Comic-Con Museum opens in Balboa Park several years from now, the spirit of Stan Lee — along with fellow comic-book lover and Comic-Con International president John Rogers, who passed away on Nov. 10 — will be there, too.

“The museum is several years away, so it’s difficult to offer details,” Glanzer said in his email. “However, we can envision the museum as being a place where individuals like our president John Rogers and Stan Lee can be remembered.”

Once a Comic-Con patron saint, always a Comic-Con patron saint.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on November 26, 2018, 09:11:43 PM
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comicconmuseum We are very proud to have partnered up with the San Diego Natural History Museum to present a Special Nat Talk: The Fantastic Worlds of William Stout. At this event you will learn about Stout’s amazing career that spans the breadth of pop culture, but we’d also like to add that he’s been to every single San Diego Comic-Con since its inception! In his illustrious career, Stout has contributed to projects such as Jurassic Park, Pan’s Labyrinth and designed album covers for The Who and the Rolling Stones. Meet the legendary muralist, comics artist, illustrator, and poster designer in person tomorrow evening at The Nat in Balboa Park. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the release of the anticipated anthology, Fantastic Worlds: The Art of William Stout. Book signing and signed posters will be available for all ticket holders. Tickets are limited so get yours at https://www.sdnhm.org/ (https://www.sdnhm.org/) and make sure to share it with your friends and family!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqqsdH3HXlv/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on December 25, 2018, 01:48:34 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/Br0nzbvHHBQ/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on December 29, 2018, 12:35:30 PM
Out of the blue, I got a package from San Diego today containing a ComicCon Museum lanyard and pin.
The lanyard is nice, but it won't replace my FoCC lanyards.  ;)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CLuy480N6DWT-ykXqTR3MFgNH9SbNiC9mhZb7FaNxKr8D7deiqiICpbdQe1fVeUaJMB8PRcJuvk_SphSScCeufcmgjU6ehursXAK2HcKbQPqG8pH1vG1aGKb3e63JmA41MPxBtKE6g=w2400)
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on December 31, 2018, 08:03:56 AM
Cool!  N :)ice to get surprise gifts like this...
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on January 24, 2019, 04:03:57 PM
https://twitter.com/ComicConMuseum/status/1088587255994667009

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Big news coming! Tune in at 4:30 pm pst to @Roland_US livestream straight from @NAMMShow in Anaheim. Click the link below! https://www.roland.com/us/news_events/global_events/namm_2019/ …
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on January 25, 2019, 10:59:42 AM
Big news yesterday out of NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) winter show in Anaheim.

The big news was rolled out at the Roland panel.  Roland is one of the top electronic music manufacturers in the world, producing top-quality synths, sound boards/mixers, speakers & PA systems, digital programming stuff, electric drums, etc.  As a musician and music teacher I utilize their stuff on a regular basis and it's great gear!

Anyway, skipping past the unintentional commercial...

Roland announced that they are in a partnership with the Comic-Con Museum.  They didn't announce in what capacity, but an obvious guess would be necessary sound gear throughout the museum.  I've been told that there will be plenty of interactive exhibits and it makes sense to utilize some or Roland's audio technology.  I sincerely doubt this will be the last splashy partnership announced between now and when the Museum opens.  Speaking of....

Adam Smith, Comic-Con Museum Director, casually dropped that the Comic-Con Museum's target opening in May 2021.  I might've missed if this was previously formally, officially announced so maybe that's old news.  I'd heard "sometime before Comic-Con 2021" and even "spring 2021" but this was the first time I've heard a target month.  I know they'll stop hosting events there in October, when they'll need to close down and start gutting the inside/constructing the museum (knock on wood: assuming they have all the funding secure by then).

Fun Times ahead!!  I know I'm biased for a couple of different reasons, not the least of which is the fact that I'm a San Diego resident and can enjoy the Museum all year long.  But this is such a great development for CCI, and for all the people who 1) want to keep their SDCCI fix going all year long and 2) people who can't get a badge, are maybe intimidated by the ginormous event and don't want to brave the craziness, etc.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on February 07, 2019, 08:34:05 PM
Another comic-con museum event.  It filled up quickly but they added a morning session.  Sign up while you still can.  It's free.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-a-comics-story-with-patrick-and-shelly-block-1100-am-tickets-54952822371
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on February 16, 2019, 02:12:20 PM
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comicconmuseum Our Executive Director Adam Smith introduces veteran Disney comic writers Patrick and Shelly Block. This magical program is giving the audience an opportunity to create a genuine Donald Duck comics story!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt9UK0zHQxr/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on February 16, 2019, 06:54:27 PM
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I had tix to this but life kinda got in my way (wife outta town; both of my sons had birthday parties; parents flying in from OH).  I was able to give them to a friend that utilized them at least.

How was the event?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on February 16, 2019, 07:31:35 PM
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I had tix to this but life kinda got in my way (wife outta town; both of my sons had birthday parties; parents flying in from OH).  I was able to give them to a friend that utilized them at least.

How was the event?

It was awesome. To see the people who make Donald Duck classic was a treat. It's amazing how fast he can draw. Other artists were impressed how much detail he put in so quickly. He kept saying these were rough scribbles, but they looked pretty fleshed out to me. He even drew out an impressive panel saying there was 5 minutes left before it started. Only took him a couple of minutes to do.

The only disappointment was the attendance. Another comic-con event, another lackluster attendance. It seems outside of the full convention, people just aren't that interested in comic-con activities. Which is a shame. I want there to be runaway interest for personal reasons. I want them to keep putting these things on. The morning session was only about a quarter full. The whole reason for the morning session was because the afternoon session sold out. While there were many more people in the afternoon session, there were still empty seats. So Adam invited people to stay from the morning session.

I hope they put on more of these and that these are a taste of what's to come with the museum. It was basically a standalone comic-con panel. From this and other events, I see that there are already comic-con museum volunteers. Those people are lucky. I asked at another event how to become one and was told to wait for the general call in a year or two.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on March 05, 2019, 06:26:34 PM
3/16, 10am-4pm
3/23, 10am-4pm

https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/cover-story-art-of-comic-con-50

https://www.facebook.com/events/2319950261573058/

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2019 marks Comic-Con's 50th event, making it the longest continuously-run comics and pop culture convention in North America. Over the past 50 years, Comic-Con has produced a series of program books (often referred to as the show's Souvenir Book) for each year's event. The covers of these books are a veritable who's-who of comic art. From Jack Kirby to Bruce Timm - and with talent as diverse as Dave McKean, Moebius, Steranko, Babs Tarr, and many more in between - Comic-Con's five-decade history of celebrating comics is front and center on the covers of these publications.

In the future home of the Comic-Con museum, "Cover Story: The art of Comic-Con 50" explores the first 50 years of Comic-Con covers through striking examples of original art and process pieces that explore the creation of a cover, from thumbnail sketches to pencil and ink art to full-colored finished pieces. Drawing from Comic-Con's archives, the exhibition features art as an integral tool in promoting the organization's mission of creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular art-forms.

Bring the kids and have them create their own Comic-Con cover with our special Souvenir Book cover template! Some of these sure-to-be masterpieces will be posted in the Museum during the show (or you can take yours home with you).
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on March 05, 2019, 06:38:32 PM
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3/16, 10am-4pm
3/23, 10am-4pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/2319950261573058/

I was wondering why I didn't get email about this.  Then I checked my email.  There it is. ;)

In the email they also say that comic-con museum will have a table at comic fest this week.  Nice.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on March 07, 2019, 01:05:14 PM
https://youtu.be/z8NEiv1ajKo
Title: Re: Comic-Con Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on March 21, 2019, 11:53:03 AM
I just posted a write up about the Cover Art exhibit gala opening. I encourage everyone who's in town to stop by on Saturday the 23rd. I believe it will be open on future dates also. Free and open to the public.

I really enjoyed seeing comic art treated as in a professional manner- a real treat.

https://www.friendsofcc.com/2019/03/21/cover-art-sdcc-comic-con-museum/
 
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on April 11, 2019, 05:59:29 PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/witches-night-an-exploration-of-witches-in-pop-culture-tickets-60276008163

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Led by SDSU Professor Dr. Elizabeth Pollard and Film Geek Beth Accomando, this program takes place over two nights timed to coincide with the ancient European festival called Witches' Night. An illustrated lecture on April 30 will explore pop culture's deep relationship with witches and witchcraft. The following evening (May 1) will be a screening and post-film discussion of The Witch: A New England Folk Tale.


Witches’ Night Part 1. April 30. Doors at 7pm, Program Begins at 7:30pm

Witches’ Night: An Exploration of Witches in Pop Culture. Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Pollard and moderated by Beth Accomando, the lecture will explore the historical and cultural context in which witches are portrayed in pop culture. A variety of different perspectives will be presented, from the Wizard of Oz and Monty Python, to Agatha Prederghast and Rosemary's Baby.

Witches’ Night Part 2. May 1. Doors at 7pm, Program Begins at 7:30pm

The Witch: A New England Folk Tale. (2015, Rated R). A screening and post film discussion of this exquisitely made horror film identified by its director as a "Puritan nightmare". Age-old concepts of witchcraft, black magic and possession are brought together to tell the riveting story of one family's frightful unraveling in the New England wilderness.


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Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 11, 2019, 07:09:49 PM
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/witches-night-an-exploration-of-witches-in-pop-culture-tickets-60276008163

Description

Led by SDSU Professor Dr. Elizabeth Pollard and Film Geek Beth Accomando, this program takes place over two nights timed to coincide with the ancient European festival called Witches' Night. An illustrated lecture on April 30 will explore pop culture's deep relationship with witches and witchcraft. The following evening (May 1) will be a screening and post-film discussion of The Witch: A New England Folk Tale.


Witches’ Night Part 1. April 30. Doors at 7pm, Program Begins at 7:30pm

Witches’ Night: An Exploration of Witches in Pop Culture. Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Pollard and moderated by Beth Accomando, the lecture will explore the historical and cultural context in which witches are portrayed in pop culture. A variety of different perspectives will be presented, from the Wizard of Oz and Monty Python, to Agatha Prederghast and Rosemary's Baby.

Witches’ Night Part 2. May 1. Doors at 7pm, Program Begins at 7:30pm

The Witch: A New England Folk Tale. (2015, Rated R). A screening and post film discussion of this exquisitely made horror film identified by its director as a "Puritan nightmare". Age-old concepts of witchcraft, black magic and possession are brought together to tell the riveting story of one family's frightful unraveling in the New England wilderness.

Wow this really makes me wish I lived in SD, because I'd love to see these.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on April 11, 2019, 07:47:08 PM
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Wow this really makes me wish I lived in SD, because I'd love to see these.
i am major bummed that i can't go on tuesday...... maybe if i skip class... ;0
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Post by: JKingoftheNerds on April 11, 2019, 07:55:10 PM
Doooo ittttt! XD
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on April 15, 2019, 12:43:19 PM
https://twitter.com/ComicConMuseum/status/1117857922409586696

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Mark your calendars for Apr. 27th and 28th! Join members of the @DaybreakGames team at the Future Home of the #ComicConMuseum to celebrate the 20th anniversary of @everquest #EQ20

https://www.everquest.com/news/eq-20th-anniversary-a-living-legend-comic-con-museum-art-exhibit

Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on April 27, 2019, 05:20:33 PM
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https://twitter.com/ComicConMuseum/status/1117857922409586696

https://www.everquest.com/news/eq-20th-anniversary-a-living-legend-comic-con-museum-art-exhibit

I went to this today.  It was pretty cool.  They have artwork up on the walls and they've done a great job decorating one of the rooms to look like a tavern.  There's a real life mini quest to do to qualify for a raffle at the end.  They have panels from the developers and the community.  Even if you don't know what Everquest is, it's worth it to learn about game development.  It's happening again tomorrow.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 27, 2019, 06:22:20 PM
Anyone tossing around the idea of attending the Gathering on the 17th?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on May 14, 2019, 07:37:21 AM
You guys in the area are soooooo lucky to have this to go to.  ::sigh::  I have to wait until SDCC comes around to visit.  Waaaahhhh!  (pay me no mind, I just a bit jelly) :'(
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marvelmorris on May 18, 2019, 03:48:54 PM
I’m still waiting on my 2018 Charter Member Shirt.  I donated in December and five months later they still haven’t sent anything.  They’ve been less than helpful except to tell me that they no longer have the size I needed. 

😑
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on June 02, 2019, 10:44:15 AM
I was wondering what happened to the The Gathering pre-sale today and then I got this email -

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Hi Steven,

Due to technical difficulties we are informing you The Gathering pre-sale tickets have been pushed back one day. The new schedule is as follows:

The Gathering Pre-Sale for Charter Members: Monday, June 3rd
The Gathering Public Sale: Tuesday, June 4th

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you for your continued support!

Kindest Regards,

The Comic-Con Museum Team

Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Michaelnaut on June 02, 2019, 04:03:53 PM
yeh, public tix were supposed to go onsale 6/3.  I'm waiting to see what the details are for each of the pricing tiers.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on June 03, 2019, 08:10:18 AM
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yeh, public tix were supposed to go onsale 6/3.  I'm waiting to see what the details are for each of the pricing tiers.
Ditto.  I'm a Charter Member, local, and I still haven't heard anything about details other than the date sales begin.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Miss Kitty on June 03, 2019, 08:38:35 AM
This is super weird they haven't announced anything! When does the sale even happen today?

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Michaelnaut on June 03, 2019, 08:53:02 AM
Mebbe it's West Coast based...so maybe in 10 minutes?  9a/12p PST/EST?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Tammi on June 03, 2019, 09:55:18 AM
Any news on when tickets will go on sale? Also, does anyone know if charter members will have a plus one to the gala?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Transmute Jun on June 03, 2019, 10:46:14 AM
Due to technical difficulties, general ticket sales for The Gathering have been delayed to Tuesday, June 4, 2019. More details will be sent later today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you for your continued support!

Kindest Regards,

The Comic-Con Museum Team
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Tammi on June 03, 2019, 10:49:10 AM
Thank you, I received that email as well, but pre-sale tickets for charter members were supposed to go on sale today, and I haven't heard anything about what time for those.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Transmute Jun on June 03, 2019, 10:50:50 AM
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Thank you, I received that email as well, but pre-sale tickets for charter members were supposed to go on sale today, and I haven't heard anything about what time for those.

Nothing on my charter account email. But if there are technical difficulties, I presume that it is affecting that sale too.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on June 03, 2019, 10:57:36 AM
I'm another member who hasn't gotten any notice of this in email.  How are we to know when to buy if we aren't told?

They seem to be updating via FB.  Which for a non FB user is not ideal.  Check it out on FB before the DOJ breaks up FB. ;)

"Thank you for your patience! Due to technical difficulties, general ticket sales for The Gathering have been delayed to Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Please email [email protected] for questions. #ccmthegathering"

https://www.facebook.com/ComicConMuseum/

So shouldn't member sales start today?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Michaelnaut on June 03, 2019, 11:02:14 AM
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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on June 03, 2019, 11:13:54 AM
So the pre-sale, if still on, should still be sometime today.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on June 03, 2019, 12:44:39 PM
Even Disneyland is having technical difficulties today (MaxPass system down; I think credit card system is down at their ticketing booths), so who can begrudge SDCCI Museum's issues?!  :P
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Michaelnaut on June 03, 2019, 12:45:28 PM
Can you imagine if the RFID system went down at SDCC?  Holy !@#$!%
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on June 03, 2019, 01:20:09 PM
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Can you imagine if the RFID system went down at SDCC?  Holy !@#$!%

I don't think it would make much difference. I've worked portals before. The system is quirky at the best of times. Some people tag red when they should be tagging green. We were instructed to suggest they go have their badges checked but otherwise let them in.

It's easy enough to go back to manual badge checks until the system comes back up. Just look at everyone's badge as they walk through.

Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: stl_ben on June 03, 2019, 01:37:43 PM
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Can you imagine if the RFID system went down at SDCC?  Holy !@#$!%
They would just let everyone in with a badge.....
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on June 03, 2019, 03:14:14 PM
This was posted about an hour ago on the Comic-Con Museum facebook page.

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Comic-Con Museum: Hi everyone! The Member ticket sale will be today. We should be sending details about it in the next hour or two. Appreciate your patience with us as we work through these technical difficulties.

Any minute now...
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on June 03, 2019, 06:06:00 PM
Tickets are up and for sale for charter members.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on June 03, 2019, 06:07:35 PM
Prices...

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BLACK CARPET RECEPTION  5PM
The Black Carpet Reception includes early access to gallery installations and experiences, entertainment, silent auctions, passed hors d’oeuvres, champagne, and signature cocktails. Access to the Main Event and After Party are also included.
$750.00

MAIN EVENT  7PM
The Main Event includes themed food stations, signature cocktails, silent and live auctions, paddle raise, Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, entertainment, and access to the After Party.
$250.00

AFTER PARTY  9PM
This fan-centric celebration will feature lively entertainment, food stations, and signature cocktails.
$50.00

Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Miss Kitty on June 03, 2019, 09:01:14 PM
Yeah, but WHO is going to be there for $750? I mean, that's kind of important. I already knew all of this!

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on June 03, 2019, 09:37:29 PM
Exactly.  If an actor that's played Batman in the movies or other celebrities are going to be at the black carpet reception, that might sway a lot of people.  I know it's a charity fundraiser, but as with many charity fundraisers, star power brings out the big money.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on June 04, 2019, 06:23:04 AM
For $750, we should know more...agree.  But who am I kidding, I can't afford that anyway  ;D.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Michaelnaut on June 11, 2019, 08:01:27 PM
Picked up the $250 ticket.  Really couldn't justify the cost of the top end without even knowing who the people are attending/appearing.  So couldn't make that "big con splurge".  Note the attire: Black Carpet Reception & Main Event: Cocktail (costume encouraged); After Party: Casual
Guess I'm bringing nice clothes for once :)  At the very least a blazer and shoes :)
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on June 13, 2019, 12:00:27 PM
ok if [member=3710]SteveD[/member] and [member=2539]Michael M[/member] are going... i c/should pick up a after party ....
as long as they promise to hang with me for a few min so i'm not awkward
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on June 13, 2019, 12:50:11 PM
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ok if [member=3710]SteveD[/member] and [member=2539]Michael M[/member] are going... i c/should pick up a after party ....
as long as they promise to hang with me for a few min so i'm not awkward
No problem, as long as you don't cramp my style. :D
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Michaelnaut on June 13, 2019, 04:09:31 PM
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ok if [member=3710]SteveD[/member] and [member=2539]Michael M[/member] are going... i c/should pick up a after party ....
as long as they promise to hang with me for a few min so i'm not awkward
Oh I think I could let you hang.  Maybe for a special interview slot for FoCC :) 
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on July 02, 2019, 01:24:15 PM
https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/008-big-news-museum-will-be-open-throughout-comic-con

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COMIC-CON 2019 TOUCAN TIPS! 008: Big News: The Museum Will Be Open Throughout Comic-Con!

A pop-up version of the Comic-Con Museum will be open in Balboa Park each day during Comic-Con! No SDCC badge is required to enter, and admission is free for the whole community.

Preparations are underway to activate all three floors of the 68,000 square foot building with exciting exhibits, programs, and experiences. Specific features and attractions of the pop-up Museum will include:

The Batman Experience Powered by AT&T, an interactive, immersive experience that includes one of the largest-ever exhibits of Batman-related comics, art, games, props, costumes and vehicles. Click here for more information!

Cover Story: The Art of Comic-Con 50, an acclaimed display of original art exploring 50 years of Comic-Con program book covers. First unveiled in March, the exhibit will have an exciting new addition: the original Jim Lee artwork that graces the milestone 50th anniversary cover.

Daily panels in the Museum theater, organized by Comic-Con.  Four panels per day will give the broader community a taste of the great variety and depth of Comic-Con programming. Full details will be announced as we reveal the complete Comic-Con programming schedule.

“Geek Couture: Designs from the Her Universe Fashion Show," for the first time ever, an exhibition featuring more than a dozen designs that have graced the Her Universe Fashion Show runway over the past five years. The exhibit will be expanded following the conclusion of the 2019 Fashion Show on Thursday night to include this year’s winning designs and select gowns worn by Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein.

Paint Like Bob Ross, in collaboration with Bob Ross, Inc., is a make-and-take art class where visitors can learn to paint like TV’s Bob Ross, under the supervision of a Certified Ross Instructor.

Mondo Gallery: 80 Years of Batman, the first ever traveling exhibit from the Mondo Gallery in Austin, Texas, celebrating the history of Batman through 19 iconic and fan-favorite comic-book covers, reproduced as screen-printed posters.

A first-look at all the exhibits is available to attendees at The Gathering, the Museum’s inaugural fundraising event, on the evening of Wednesday, July 17. The program includes a special ceremony inducting Batman into the Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame. Tickets are available at www.ccmgathering.org, including an after-party option from 9pm-midnight, for those attending Preview Night.

The pop-up Museum will be open starting at 9.30 AM each day, Thursday through Sunday. It is intended to represent an early preview of what to expect from the finished Comic-Con Museum when it opens in 2021 after renovations. Staff will be on hand to answer questions about the project, and guests will be invited to support the Museum by joining as a Charter Member, with various levels of membership benefit on offer.

Essential Information

Hours

    Thursday, July 18–Saturday, July 20: 9:30 AM–7:00 PM
    Sunday, July 21: 9;30 AM to 5:00 PM

Admission

Admission is free and everyone is welcome. A Comic-Con badge is not required for entry.  If the building reaches its capacity there will be a single entry line, organized on a first-come-first-served basis.

Location

Comic-Con Museum, Balboa Park

On some maps the Museum may still be labeled as ”Hall of Champions” (the previous occupants of the building).

Street address: 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92103

Parking/How to Get There

The Museum is surrounded by three free parking lots, but they may be filled to capacity during peak hours. Free shuttles are available from other parking lots in the park. Click here for a parking map and more information.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide a shuttle service to the Museum this year. Especially at peak times, rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber can be a good option to get to and from the Museum from downtown locations. More information on how to get to Balboa Park, including walking, electric scooters, bikes and public transportation, can be found on the Balboa Park Website.

Amenities and Access

The building is wheelchair accessible. The Museum contains an elevator to all three levels, ample restrooms, and a small café serving drinks, sandwiches and snacks. Free wifi is available, provided by Balboa Park. Seventeen other museums and art galleries are also located in the Park, along with the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

Notices

Entry to the Museum is on a first-come-first-served basis and is not guaranteed.
Some individual activities inside the Museum (panel presentations, for example) are subject to capacity limits and are also offered on a first-come-first-served basis.
The Bob Ross class is being offered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday on a first come-first-served basis, one class from 11am-1pm; another from 3pm to 5pm. Capacity of each class is 20, participants must be age 16+ and all supplies are provided.
The Museum does not have a gift shop and no merchandise will be on sale, outside of the items associated with the Museum Charter Membership program.

Other questions? Please email [email protected]

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Posted on Jul 2, 2019
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: RSilvaConFan on July 02, 2019, 04:20:22 PM
Since you don't have to have a badge, I bet they will have a Hall H size line to get in.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Car_Low on July 02, 2019, 05:20:14 PM
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Since you don't have to have a badge, I bet they will have a Hall H size line to get in.

its kinda a ways out from the hustle and bustle of gaslamp. I dont think it will be too bad. Maybe a small line outside at worst. Nothing really screams I have to be there to pull me away from gaslamp.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: RSilvaConFan on July 02, 2019, 05:24:29 PM
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its kinda a ways out from the hustle and bustle of gaslamp. I dont think it will be too bad. Maybe a small line outside at worst. Nothing really screams I have to be there to pull me away from gaslamp.

I am thinking of hundreds or even a few thousand people that couldn't get Comic-con Badges during the registration lottery seeing this as a chance to get a taste of comic-con.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on July 02, 2019, 05:32:00 PM
https://animalcenter.org/events/pawmicon

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hwac Assemble your pawsplay squad! #PAWmicon is Sunday, July 7, at @comicconmuseum! Prepare for @comic_con festivities with doggy cosplay, fun photo ops, and trivia. Fly over to our profile link for details.

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Car_Low on July 02, 2019, 08:27:36 PM
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I am thinking of hundreds or even a few thousand people that couldn't get Comic-con Badges during the registration lottery seeing this as a chance to get a taste of comic-con.

Just going off past off sites and how busy they were correlated with the distance from gaslamp. There was an entertainment weekly offsite a couple years ago in the embarcadero marina park north area by the manchester grand hyatt. It was completely dead because it was so far away and it was more walkable from the convention center than balboa park.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Miss Kitty on July 02, 2019, 08:30:02 PM
I've told co-workers and they are frothing at the mouth to go. Maybe it's geared toward locals or peeps that don't have badges every day. I'm so excited to check it out on Wed!!

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on July 02, 2019, 10:43:38 PM
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I am thinking of hundreds or even a few thousand people that couldn't get Comic-con Badges during the registration lottery seeing this as a chance to get a taste of comic-con.

I hope you are right but I don't think it will happen.  I've been to most of the CCM events throughout the year.  You can find my reviews of them in the respective threads.  I even describe them as little comic-cons.  Unfortunately, one thing they all had in common was the underwhelming attendance.  I've often asked if people like comic-con so much, why then don't they go to these events?  It's not lack of knowledge of them since many sold out of tickets, yet when the day comes there's no shortage of seats in the rooms.  They are maybe half full.  Maybe less.

I really hope and wish that more people would show up.  Both during comic-con and at their events year round.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on July 02, 2019, 10:47:42 PM
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Just going off past off sites and how busy they were correlated with the distance from gaslamp. There was an entertainment weekly offsite a couple years ago in the embarcadero marina park north area by the manchester grand hyatt. It was completely dead because it was so far away and it was more walkable from the convention center than balboa park.

The Mr. Mercedes offsite last year was pretty dead too.  That was only about a 5 minute walk away from the gaslamp.

There maybe a shuttle bus between comic-con and the comic-con museum.  Maybe.  Time will tell.  If so, that may spur attendance.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: dcole on July 02, 2019, 11:04:53 PM
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The Mr. Mercedes offsite last year was pretty dead too.  That was only about a 5 minute walk away from the gaslamp.

There maybe a shuttle bus between comic-con and the comic-con museum.  Maybe.  Time will tell.  If so, that may spur attendance.
Man, that was the best offsite last year! Love the show and, quite frankly, I was happy that it wasn't super crowded so I could enjoy the walk-through. Plus getting to see the next-season premier and a swag bag of enamel pins afterwards. Yep, I was perfectly fine that it was "too far for people to walk" lol  ;D
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: susanml10881 on July 03, 2019, 08:16:33 PM
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I hope you are right but I don't think it will happen.  I've been to most of the CCM events throughout the year.  You can find my reviews of them in the respective threads.  I even describe them as little comic-cons.  Unfortunately, one thing they all had in common was the underwhelming attendance.  I've often asked if people like comic-con so much, why then don't they go to these events?  It's not lack of knowledge of them since many sold out of tickets, yet when the day comes there's no shortage of seats in the rooms.  They are maybe half full.  Maybe less.

I really hope and wish that more people would show up.  Both during comic-con and at their events year round.

I’ve been wanting to go to the events but weekday nights are tough for me. I signed up for a few but didn’t actually go :/ once I was sick, and the other was due to work. My bad. It is kind of a trek if you have 4 day badges with everything going on.

They said there was no shuttle available to this btw.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Miss Kitty on July 03, 2019, 08:23:04 PM
Quick Lyft! Easy! And then you can drink or not worry driving while exhausted.

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on July 09, 2019, 04:22:16 PM
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hwac #PAWmicon super-puppers, their humans & do-gooding businesses raised over $40,000 for orphan pets & programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center. You are all truly life-savers and heroes! Thank you!

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on July 09, 2019, 05:01:33 PM
Sucks I couldn't make it.  I love dogs.  I think it's the first CCM event that I didn't attend.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on August 14, 2019, 07:03:29 PM
CCM released some numbers about their comic-con event.  22,000 people went to the activation.  That's a lot more than I thought would go.  Also, they raised $550,000 during the gala.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Miss Kitty on August 14, 2019, 08:59:25 PM
I just got my ticket for the sci-fi marathon at the end of September.

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Mel on August 14, 2019, 09:20:38 PM
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I just got my ticket for the sci-fi marathon at the end of September.

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I would like to stress that it's a horror sci-fi marathon. So, like horror and sci-fi for this, friends.

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on August 15, 2019, 07:12:42 AM
yeah it's going to be a challenge since i'm not great with the horror LOL- I may have to sit one or two out
i hope they allow re admittance
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on September 03, 2019, 01:49:24 PM
https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/1168988296741105664
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The Comic-Con Museum is teaming up with Shag and The Shag Store to present a look at his works, methods and career. The exhibit will be free to the public and hours will be from 10am to 4pm on Sat., 9/21 and Sun., 9/22 at the future home of the Comic-Con Museum. Save the date!

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comic_con Thank you to the @GoldenGlobes and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for your generous donation to the @ComicConMuseum. Your commitment to the preservation and celebration of the popular arts will help inspire generations of fans for many years to come. #HFPA

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on September 18, 2019, 11:29:25 PM
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@theartistshag Just announced: “The Thrilling Threesome Plus One,” a new limited addition archival giclee on museum quality paper, will be given to each guest attending the Gala Reception that the artist Shag is hosting at the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego on Friday, September 20. Limited to 175 prints, the signed and numbered print is 18” x 26” (46cm x 66cm). The price of the event is less than it would cost to buy this print at the Shag Store, so what are you waiting for? • Follow @theartistshag and click on the link in his bio to purchase event tickets. @comicconmuseum @shagstoreps

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comicconmuseum Last Chance! The Art of Shag Preview Night Fundraising Event to benefit the Comic-Con Museum is in a few days! Guests will receive a limited-edition signed print (only 175 have been made), enjoy food and beverages, and meet Shag himself! Visit the link in our bio for tickets!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2j2-e5HS9D/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: dcole on September 19, 2019, 12:13:35 AM
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https://www.instagram.com/p/B2j2-e5HS9D/
Got my tickets! Love Shag’s artwork - looking forward to this event!!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on September 19, 2019, 12:24:29 AM
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Got my tickets! Love Shag’s artwork - looking forward to this event!!
i wish i could justify going.... let us know how it turns out

I plan on going sunday
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: dcole on September 19, 2019, 12:36:48 AM
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i wish i could justify going.... let us know how it turns out

I plan on going sunday
I definitely will. I didn’t drop the $$$ for Batman’s 80th during Comic Con due to scheduling conflicts, so I didn’t want to miss this.

FYI, for anyone thinking “geez it would be awesome to go but two tickets (for you and your plus one) and we don’t need two prints”... if you purchase a regular full-price ticket, there is an option on Eventbrite to purchase a companion ticket for $75. That ticket gets everything but the print. I was bummed thinking I’d be going solo (for the above reasons) but now we can both go without breaking the bank. :)
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on October 31, 2019, 07:47:19 PM
From https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/tourism/story/2019-10-31/comic-con-museum-director-exits-after-two-years-on-the-job

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The first executive director of the Comic-Con Museum has left for a job in Kansas.

Adam Smith was hired in October 2017 with the goal of turning a Balboa Park site into a museum that would celebrate San Diego’s famous pop culture event. The museum has not yet opened but has been actively fundraising and creating a social media presence. Smith was a more than 20-year museum professional and was still giving presentations on the Comic-Con Museum a few weeks ago. Regardless, he has now accepted a job to run a science-themed museum called Exploration Place in Wichita, Kansas, as first reported by the Wichita Business Journal.

Comic-Con International organizers say the executive director’s job will not be refilled and the plan is still for the museum to open in 2021. “We are grateful to Adam for his time and efforts in finding a robust team that are enthusiastic and dedicated to ensuring that Comic-Con has a world-class educational facility in San Diego’s Balboa Park,” wrote David Glanzer, spokesman for Comic-Con, in an emailed statement. While Comic-Con does not plan on hiring a new executive director, it said it might hire a curator at some point. The organization’s statement characterized Smith’s leaving as the end of a “phase one” of museum planning and it would now enter a “phase two.” “With those efforts in place, emphasis now moves to phase two, which includes a concerted focus on fundraising, plan refinement and development, and implementation of recommendations as we move forward to a projected 2021 opening,” said Comic-Con’s statement. “The Comic-Con board of directors continues to oversee all aspects of the Comic-Con Museum.”
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on November 26, 2019, 05:33:53 PM
https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/give-gift-of-education-engage-imagination-inspire-learning-comic-con-museum

https://www.instagram.com/p/B5WKJVvnxFd/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on December 05, 2019, 05:46:04 AM
https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/super-powered-december-nights-comic-con-museum

https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qoSjnHGkW/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on December 12, 2019, 12:12:08 PM
Members check your email.  There's a Holiday Event at the museum for members.  Register while you can.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Transmute Jun on December 12, 2019, 12:47:34 PM
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Members check your email.  There's a Holiday Event at the museum for members.  Register while you can.

It looks like fun. Once again, I wish that I lived in San Diego to attend these events. :(
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: susanml10881 on December 20, 2019, 05:29:17 PM
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Members check your email.  There's a Holiday Event at the museum for members.  Register while you can.

I registered. Is anyone else going?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Miss Kitty on December 20, 2019, 05:32:47 PM
My reminder just went off....I totally forgot! I'm a dope! I won't make it in time and I'm very upset!

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: susanml10881 on December 20, 2019, 08:59:31 PM
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My reminder just went off....I totally forgot! I'm a dope! I won't make it in time and I'm very upset!

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Aw too bad! I just got home. It was fun. They handed out cool prizes. I won something! Check your emails soon. They’re working on some cool events soon including a Star Trek one next month.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on December 21, 2019, 10:35:10 AM
"Picard Episode 1: Screening at the Comic-Con Museum
Thursday, January 23rd
Time TBD
RSVP Details TBD

Join us as we boldly go where no Comic-Con Museum has gone before. In collaboration with CBS All Access, we’re thrilled to announce that the Comic-Con Museum will be screening the first episode of Star Trek: Picard in January! This free event will be open to the public, but seating will be limited. Priority registration will be sent to Charter Members and remaining seats will be open to the public to RSVP. Additional details about the Star Trek: Picard screening will be sent in January’s Museum Insider."
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on December 21, 2019, 11:51:10 AM

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"Picard Episode 1: Screening at the Comic-Con Museum
Thursday, January 23rd
Time TBD
RSVP Details TBD

Join us as we boldly go where no Comic-Con Museum has gone before. In collaboration with CBS All Access, we’re thrilled to announce that the Comic-Con Museum will be screening the first episode of Star Trek: Picard in January! This free event will be open to the public, but seating will be limited. Priority registration will be sent to Charter Members and remaining seats will be open to the public to RSVP. Additional details about the Star Trek: Picard screening will be sent in January’s Museum Insider."

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Priority registration will be sent to Charter Members and remaining seats will be open to the public to RSVP. Additional details about the Star Trek: Picard screening will be sent in January’s Museum Insider.

there may also be a pre-reg going out to folks who've attended previous event(s)
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Zero on December 23, 2019, 09:28:15 PM
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"Picard Episode 1: Screening at the Comic-Con Museum
Thursday, January 23rd
Time TBD
RSVP Details TBD

Join us as we boldly go where no Comic-Con Museum has gone before. In collaboration with CBS All Access, we’re thrilled to announce that the Comic-Con Museum will be screening the first episode of Star Trek: Picard in January! This free event will be open to the public, but seating will be limited. Priority registration will be sent to Charter Members and remaining seats will be open to the public to RSVP. Additional details about the Star Trek: Picard screening will be sent in January’s Museum Insider."
Ohhhh, that sounds fun.  Hopefully I can get in! XD
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on January 13, 2020, 08:45:25 PM
About the Star Trek: Picard showing at the Museum on Thursday the 23rd *and* Friday the 24th

CCM did a pre-release for folks who attended the last event at the museum (Elf). That ended today at 5pm.

it stands to reason tickets will go live tomorrow or the next day. <<--- COMPLETE wild guess on my part!! For all i know the tix could be released next week.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on January 14, 2020, 12:16:45 PM
This isn't a CCM exclusive.  There are Picard showings all over.  London's showing is tomorrow.  New York's showing is also on the 23rd.  59 free tickets left to that.  So check your local area to see if you have a showing.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on January 16, 2020, 12:13:04 PM
Priority registration for members is up for Picard.  Go get em.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: susanml10881 on January 16, 2020, 01:29:40 PM
Sold out both days  >:(
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on January 17, 2020, 12:12:05 PM
Picard showing now open to the general public. Get a ticket while you can!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/star-trek-picard-episode-1-film-screening-tickets-89620107153
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on January 17, 2020, 12:13:05 PM
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Sold out both days  >:(

I think they have a quota for each tier of tickets.  Tickets for the general public are available now.  GO!!!!!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on January 17, 2020, 12:17:42 PM
They had me at donuts.


Donuts, Coffee, & Comic-Con Museum
Thursday(really Saturday), January 25th
9:30am to 11:00am PST
RSVP Details TBD

The Comic-Con Museum is opening up a monthly tour for Charter Members to get an inside peek at everything coming to the Comic-Con Museum. Sign-ups will be sent to Charter Members early next week for the first-ever tour on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 9:30am to 11:00am PST. Stay tuned!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on January 17, 2020, 12:31:31 PM
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I think they have a quota for each tier of tickets.  Tickets for the general public are available now.  GO!!!!!
@Miss Kitty (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1617) thanks u!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on January 17, 2020, 12:34:49 PM
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They had me at donuts.


Donuts, Coffee, & Comic-Con Museum
Thursday(really Saturday), January 25th
9:30am to 11:00am PST
RSVP Details TBD

The Comic-Con Museum is opening up a monthly tour for Charter Members to get an inside peek at everything coming to the Comic-Con Museum. Sign-ups will be sent to Charter Members early next week for the first-ever tour on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 9:30am to 11:00am PST. Stay tuned!

omg, dognuts..... & i don't have class..... @chocolateshake (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6586) lmk when you're getting there so i'll have someone to hang with!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on January 17, 2020, 10:35:49 PM
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omg, dognuts..... & i don't have class..... @chocolateshake (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6586) lmk when you're getting there so i'll have someone to hang with!

It really depends on what kind of event it is.  Are we supposed to get there at 9:30 for a 2 hour tour or is it a drop by when you want type of thing?  I guess we'll find out soon.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on January 18, 2020, 07:53:54 PM
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It really depends on what kind of event it is.  Are we supposed to get there at 9:30 for a 2 hour tour or is it a drop by when you want type of thing?  I guess we'll find out soon.
good points
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on January 20, 2020, 03:30:46 PM
Yikes be there at 9:30am....

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on January 20, 2020, 06:08:34 PM
I missed it.  Email locked up on my phone so I didn't see it until now.  It's sold out.  Hopefully I get in next month.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on January 20, 2020, 11:19:28 PM
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I missed it.  Email locked up on my phone so I didn't see it until now.  It's sold out.  Hopefully I get in next month.
I saw it but didn't sign up. To be honest 9:30am is a little early for me to commit to. Given the history of attendance at ccm events, if i decided to go i'll try for stand-by at the door.
i've got a couple of friends thinking of trying for the friday night stand by for Picard. I said i'd join them if they decide to go.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on January 23, 2020, 09:50:17 PM
went to the ccm tonight & saw the 1st ep of Picard..

i posted pictures of the costumes & props in the Picard thread
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Michaelnaut on January 24, 2020, 08:48:54 AM
Lookin forward to this!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: susanml10881 on January 25, 2020, 05:33:22 AM
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went to the ccm tonight & saw the 1st ep of Picard..

i posted pictures of the costumes & props in the Picard thread

Lucky. Did you sign up or do standby? Picard thread? Was it the same costumes and props they had at the offsite during Con?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on January 25, 2020, 07:26:36 AM
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Lucky. Did you sign up or do standby? Picard thread? Was it the same costumes and props they had at the offsite during Con?
i went both nites, the first with tix, the second stand-by.
I didn't see if the offsite display so i can't speak to that.
the picard thread is in the ConSuite-->Movies & tv show--> ST:Picard **spoilers**
https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=11359.0
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on January 27, 2020, 10:17:21 AM
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/tourism/story/2020-01-27/comic-con-museum-is-one-step-closer-to-exhibits-and-programming-with-new-curator-hire

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Comic-Con Museum is one step closer to exhibits and programming with new curator hire

The Comic-Con Museum has hired a new curator to lead the attraction’s development, filling the role with a longtime leader of Comic-Con International: Gary Sassaman.

Sassaman has been with Comic-Con for the past two decades, directing the programming of the event, and later, heading up the event’s media. Now, he’s serving as curatorial director of the museum, which is set to open in mid-2021.

The role is a new one for the museum. Previously, the organization was led by executive director Adam Smith, who exited the job in October for a museum gig in Wichita, Kansas. The organization characterized Smith’s leaving as the end of “phase one” museum planning. Now, the museum is entering “phase two.”

Comic-Con International declined to make Sassaman available for an interview but provided details about his role through a spokesman.

“Adam’s role was to recruit talent to get the museum off the ground and to establish a master plan to make the museum a reality,” said David Glanzer, chief communications and strategy officer for Comic-Con International. “While we are currently focused on fundraising and implementing that plan, Gary will be able to focus on establishing exhibitions, programs, special events, family activities, educational experiences and so much more.”

Comic-Con was given control of the former San Diego Hall of Champions, a sports-themed exhibition hall, in March 2017 by the San Diego City Council. The 68,000-square-foot museum was to be used for San Diego’s most popular event, but also to highlight comic book art and history.

Smith organized Batman’s introduction into a Character Hall of Fame in July, just days before the official kickoff of Comic-Con 2019. The ticket-only event attracted famous comic artists and writers and was a major fundraiser for the museum.

Glanzer said the museum has no other finalized programming plans, but continued fundraising is a top priority for the team.

Sassaman, who’s spent the greater part of the last decade leading Comic-Con’s print and digital media, said storytelling is still a huge part of his role. He shared his thoughts in an email newsletter about the museum.

“I’m a storyteller, pure and simple. The Comic-Con Museum will reveal brand new worlds — or provide visits with fondly remembered old ones — on a daily basis, through exhibitions, programs, special events, fun family activities, and so much more, including a rich, ongoing educational experience for all attendees. We’ll be the focal point of a robust community of comics and pop culture fans in San Diego and from around the world, just as Comic-Con has been for the past 50 years.”
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on January 31, 2020, 09:02:28 PM
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comicconmuseum This Saturday at 2 PM PST we will be livestreaming a special presentation by Shag through our Facebook page. Make sure to tune in!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B78_3xIFUhB/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on February 12, 2020, 07:46:14 AM
a couple of invites went out to charter members yesterday

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Sense of Wonder: The Art of WonderCon Anaheim will have a special exhibit opening on Wednesday, February 19th at 6pm PST. As a Charter Member and early supporter of the Comic-Con Museum we’d like to provide you and a guest free admission to this event (General Admission will be $5). Charter Member tickets are limited, so act fast and RSVP

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Please join us for our first ever Pop Culture Science event! As a Charter Member, we would like to offer you free, priority registration to our newest program brought to you by the Comic-Con Museum and the Fleet Science Center.

Come along as we explore the science behind everything we love about pop culture; from films, TV shows, comics, books, toys, and more. Join us on Friday, March 13, 2020 for a good Friday the 13th scare as we watch Get Out. Before the movie, we will hear from Dr. Phillip Serrato, Professor of English and Comparative Literature at San Diego State University, as he uses Get Out to explain why some horror movies scare us so deeply, why some people seek out horror films and how horror films offer audiences new types of knowledge that can prove disturbing or downright scary.
 
Get Out is rated R. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some violence, bloody images, and language including sexual references.

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on February 12, 2020, 09:53:39 AM
Gosh, I am so envious of charter members who are close enough to take part in all of these events. Looking forward to some good stuff maybe early in the SDCC week or during the con that I can attend!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on February 12, 2020, 10:36:26 PM
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a couple of invites went out to charter members yesterday

check your emails!

I haven't gotten email about this. It's been up on eventbrite and says it's free for charter members and $5 for general admission. Since it mentions a promo code I take it that charter members should have gotten an email with a promo code. Did people get an email about this?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on February 13, 2020, 05:36:47 AM
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I haven't gotten email about this. It's been up on eventbrite and says it's free for charter members and $5 for general admission. Since it mentions a promo code I take it that charter members should have gotten an email with a promo code. Did people get an email about this?

@chocolateshake (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6586)   I received an email invite on Feb 11.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on February 13, 2020, 07:44:39 AM
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I haven't gotten email about this. It's been up on eventbrite and says it's free for charter members and $5 for general admission. Since it mentions a promo code I take it that charter members should have gotten an email with a promo code. Did people get an email about this?
Comic-Con Museum Charter Members seemed to have gotten an e-mail.  I got one, though when I logged in yesterday am before 8 the GET OUT free passes were already 'sold out' (though you could still purchase the $5 tix).  I got tix for the event next week and look forward to going with my kids
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on February 13, 2020, 07:49:21 AM
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Comic-Con Museum Charter Members seemed to have gotten an e-mail.  I got one, though when I logged in yesterday am before 8 the GET OUT free passes were already 'sold out' (though you could still purchase the $5 tix).  I got tix for the event next week and look forward to going with my kids
i'm overly annoyed i won't be able to attend the WC art opening....
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on February 13, 2020, 11:46:29 AM
Nevermind.  It turns out they did send me an email.  My email program just didn't download it.  I went to my CCM account and clicked on the last email that I got, from 1/30.  When I did it downloaded 3 more emails from CCM. One of which is the invite for this event.  Stupid email program.

I think it's a good idea that they are charging for general admission. It should cut down on the number of no shows as well as allow people that will really attend to do so. If it was free it would be sold out by now since people would sign up just because it was free. By charging a small amount only people that are serious about showing up will do so now. People that would have attended previous events didn't simply because it was sold out even though at the event there are so many no shows.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on February 13, 2020, 01:07:05 PM
If there's something I want to attend, I go stand by. I haven't been disappointed yet ;)

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on February 14, 2020, 10:07:51 AM
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Nevermind.  It turns out they did send me an email.  My email program just didn't download it.  I went to my CCM account and clicked on the last email that I got, from 1/30.  When I did it downloaded 3 more emails from CCM. One of which is the invite for this event.  Stupid email program.

I think it's a good idea that they are charging for general admission. It should cut down on the number of no shows as well as allow people that will really attend to do so. If it was free it would be sold out by now since people would sign up just because it was free. By charging a small amount only people that are serious about showing up will do so now. People that would have attended previous events didn't simply because it was sold out even though at the event there are so many no shows.
To add, as a Member seeing the free option is already 'sold out' for GET OUT, I can still pay the relatively cheap admission price and see it anyway!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on February 19, 2020, 01:10:43 PM
https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/1230226806290210817

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The Comic-Con Museum celebrates Will Eisner Week with a quartet of panels on Sunday, March 1 devoted to the master of comics storytelling! Join us to celebrate a comics visionary! https://bit.ly/37Koq7s

https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/celebrate-will-eisner-week-comic-con-museum-march-1

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comicconmuseum Sense of Wonder with Eisner Award winning artist and illustrator, Jen Bartel, will be live-streamed from the #ComicConMuseum! In case you weren't able to get tickets to the event main event, here is your chance to not miss a moment of this wonder-full evening https://bit.ly/2V43Cp2. Tickets are available here: https://bit.ly/326rObH

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8wuwtSlySo/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: susanml10881 on February 19, 2020, 08:05:19 PM
They gave out signed by Jen Bertel Wondercon cover posters and museum pins tonight. It was pretty cool.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on February 19, 2020, 09:23:29 PM
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They gave out signed by Jen Bertel Wondercon cover posters and museum pins tonight. It was pretty cool.

I'm so sorry I missed it.  :(

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https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/1230226806290210817

I wished they emailed this out instead of tweeting it.  They didn't email it out right?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: susanml10881 on February 20, 2020, 06:42:11 AM
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I'm so sorry I missed it.  :(

I wished they emailed this out instead of tweeting it.  They didn't email it out right?

I did get an email about the Eisner thing. Check your spam or settings?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on February 20, 2020, 08:32:44 AM
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I wished they emailed this out instead of tweeting it.  They didn't email it out right?
they did email.

where is it getting stuck? iirc, u had the same problem with another one of the cci emails
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on February 20, 2020, 11:43:48 AM
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I did get an email about the Eisner thing. Check your spam or settings?

Not in my spam.  Not in my account at all.  I unfairly maligned my email program previously.  That's not the problem.  I logged into the account directly and it's just not there.  Furthermore I looked at the raw headers for the mail I got last time that was delayed.  I got the email about the Wondercon event after the last Museum Insider.  It should have been the other way around.  Looking at the headers, the email arrived the moment my email program notified me.  It was delayed.  It wasn't sent until then.  If this model holds, then I should receive that email from yesterday today or tomorrow.

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they did email.

where is it getting stuck? iirc, u had the same problem with another one of the cci emails

I did have the same problem last time.  From what I can tell from the headers, it's on their end.  The mail is being sent late.  The last emails that showed up late I got 48 seconds after they sent it.  It's just that they sent it a couple of days late.

This is a problem.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on February 20, 2020, 06:47:10 PM
Last night's panel is up on youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COIc7e4epuE
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on February 21, 2020, 08:29:18 PM
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comicconmuseum Black Comix Day: Heroes Rise III is a 2 day event starting on February 22 in Balboa Park that celebrates African-American & African Comic Book Creators. This is a free event open to everyone who would like to learn more about black culture and the comic book medium. This is part of the Worldbeat Center’s Black Future Month events. To learn more visit facebook.com/worldbeatculturalcenter

https://www.instagram.com/p/B82VocNnP5d/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on March 01, 2020, 06:37:55 PM
More proof that I never win a raffle, with the number of items raffled off and the number of people there, there was about a 25% chance of winning something.  I didn't win anything.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Miss Kitty on March 02, 2020, 02:36:29 PM
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More proof that I never win a raffle, with the number of items raffled off and the number of people there, there was about a 25% chance of winning something.  I didn't win anything.
I was there too...and won nothing. And neither did my son or my friend. Rigged!!

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on March 12, 2020, 01:27:52 PM
k, so, on top of WC being delayed, i'm mostly pissed about the movie tomorro night being cancelled

i was **finally** going to see GetOut at the museum  >:( >:(

and yes refunds have been issued and yes i understand and yes, i'm being irrational
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on March 12, 2020, 01:40:39 PM
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k, so, on top of WC being delayed, i'm mostly pissed about the movie tomorro night being cancelled

i was **finally** going to see GetOut at the museum  >:( >:(

and yes refunds have been issued and yes i understand and yes, i'm being irrational

The statement they issued said it was because events over 250 people are being limited.  Other than SAM, I don't think I've been to a CCM event with 250 people.  Just saying. ;)

It is the right thing to do.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on March 12, 2020, 01:42:10 PM
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The statement they issued said it was because events over 250 people are being limited.  Other than SAM, I don't think I've been to a CCM event with 250 people.  Just saying. ;)

It is the right thing to do.

i know but jeezzz.... //hangsHead
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on March 17, 2020, 06:02:05 PM
Remember to vote for the next Charter Member t-shirt design.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on April 17, 2020, 10:58:43 AM
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In addition to their conventions, Comic-Con has been planning a major renovation of Balboa Park’s Federal Building to be completed for the grand opening of the Comic-Con Museum in the summer of 2021. However, the COVID-19 situation has had an effect on those efforts as well. As such, they will be rephasing the Museum’s initially planned major renovations, but will not scale back the experience to be offered to visitors upon the Museum’s grand opening. They anticipate releasing building plans illustrating the Museum’s transformation and sharing more information about those efforts in the coming months.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2020, 12:08:50 PM
in an email sent on 4.17.20

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Comic-Con Museum Charter Members and supporters,

Comic-Con International is officially cancelling the 2020 San Diego Comic-Con, marking the first time in 50 years that the show will not go on. It is the right thing to do. Comic-Con wants to do all we can to fight the spread of this virus and support workers who are on the front line, fighting this battle.

There will be better days ahead and we believe the Comic-Con Museum will play an important role in San Diego’s recovery after COVID-19. We are a destination city and tourism is vital to our economy.  The development and opening of the Comic-Con Museum will act as a catalyst to reopen one of the world’s best urban park’s and a destination city known world-wide.

Some of the proposed Phase I renovations will shift, but this will not scale back the visitor experience. Our 2021 grand opening is still on track and you will soon see building plans that illustrate this transformation. To ensure we stay connected in this new reality, the Museum will introduce new and creative digital ways to bring the magic of Comic-Con to you all year-round.

We will redouble our efforts to regain momentum on opening this museum by 2021. And we can’t wait to work with you to realize this vision. Better days are ahead.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on April 22, 2020, 04:07:34 PM
Charter members check your email.  The monthly donuts, coffee and museum tour is going virtual.  Registration open for 100 people.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: susanml10881 on April 22, 2020, 04:37:05 PM
It’s filled up already.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on April 23, 2020, 11:22:26 AM
https://www.comic-con.org/museumathome/2020/comic-con-museumhome

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Comic-Con Museum@Home

Welcome to Comic-Con Museum@Home!


While Comic-Con 2020 has been cancelled (we’ll return in 2021!) and the Comic-Con Museum is currently closed along with the rest of the museums in Balboa Park, we want to welcome you to our newest endeavor: Comic-Con Museum@Home!

We have great plans for this new section of our website. This will be your main source for some amazing Comic-Con Museum content, such as exclusive videos—including past events (Sense of Wonder with Jen Bartel, The Art of Shag, Will Eisner Week), and new video content created exclusively for the Museum@Home program. Plus, we’re proud to introduce our exclusive “Fun Book” series, a regularly scheduled downloadable PDF featuring activity and coloring sheets created by the Comic-Con Museum for various age groups.

Bookmark this page for regular updates, and check back often for new Comic-Con Museum@Home content!

Can’t get enough Comic-Con Museum@Home? We’re keeping our social channels active with activities and games, as well as writing prompts from some of your favorite creators! Head to our Instagram (@ComicConMuseum), Twitter (@ComicConMuseum), and Facebook page (@ComicConMuseum) to access additional content and don’t forget to tag us in your creations!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 23, 2020, 02:41:42 PM
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It’s filled up already.

How do they run out of room on a virtual tour?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on April 23, 2020, 02:58:57 PM
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How do they run out of room on a virtual tour?
I think its a Zoom limitation.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on April 23, 2020, 04:03:29 PM
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Charter members check your email.  The monthly donuts, coffee and museum tour is going virtual.  Registration open for 100 people.
do they deliver the coffee & donuts ?
LOL
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on April 23, 2020, 04:06:06 PM
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I think its a Zoom limitation.
that seems to be the case
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201363173-Account-Types
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 23, 2020, 04:09:33 PM
https://www.comic-con.org/museumathome/2020/comic-con-museumhome

Comic-Con Museum@Home


Welcome to Comic-Con Museum@Home!

While Comic-Con 2020 has been cancelled (we’ll return in 2021!) and the Comic-Con Museum is currently closed along with the rest of the museums in Balboa Park, we want to welcome you to our newest endeavor: Comic-Con Museum@Home!

We have great plans for this new section of our website. This will be your main source for some amazing Comic-Con Museum content, such as exclusive videos—including past events (Sense of Wonder with Jen Bartel, The Art of Shag, Will Eisner Week), and new video content created exclusively for the Museum@Home program. Plus, we’re proud to introduce our exclusive “Fun Book” series, a regularly scheduled downloadable PDF featuring activity and coloring sheets created by the Comic-Con Museum for various age groups.

Bookmark this page for regular updates, and check back often for new Comic-Con Museum@Home content!

Can’t get enough Comic-Con Museum@Home? We’re keeping our social channels active with activities and games, as well as writing prompts from some of your favorite creators! Head to our Instagram (@ComicConMuseum), Twitter (@ComicConMuseum), and Facebook page (@ComicConMuseum) to access additional content and don’t forget to tag us in your creations!

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Introducing the Comic-Con Museum Fun Book!

(https://www.comic-con.org/sites/default/files/content_section/ccm%40home_funbookcover_01.jpg)

We’re all looking for fun stuff to do these days, and the Comic-Con Museum is here for you! Introducing our very first issue of the Museum Fun Book, featuring puzzles, coloring pages, and how-to-draw tutorial and coloring pages by the Toucan Blog’s Katie Cook (spoiler alert: It’s an OTTER!).

These exclusive activity pages have been created by the Museum staff and Comic-Con’s Programming staff, and this is just the very first issue! You can look for more issues of Fun Book coming soon … check back often for updates!

Click here to download Comic-Con Museum Fun Book Number 1!

https://www.comic-con.org/sites/default/files/forms/Museum%40Home_FunBook_01.pdf

Exclusive Comic-Con Museum Videos!

More videos are coming soon ... check back for updates!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on April 25, 2020, 11:27:07 AM
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I think its a Zoom limitation.

It is.  But they also wanted to keep it intimate.  I realize that zoom is a fad right now, but when doing a presentation like this, there's nothing that zoom can do that can't be done with a live stream on youtube.  Youtube has scale so there can be thousands of people watching.  Of course that also comes with thousands of people typing in the chatbox at the same time.  It can be quite chaotic.  I don't know if there is a way to limit who can chat.  If there is then they could have a limited number of participants that can interact and an unlimited number of people that could spectate.

Overall, it was good.  I'll definitely participate next time if I an get in.  They did mention they are planning on more virtual events this summer.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Miss Kitty on April 25, 2020, 02:35:29 PM
They said they wanted to limit to 100 so they can answer questions. It will be posted, along side the streams they've had.

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: susanml10881 on April 26, 2020, 07:45:08 PM
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How do they run out of room on a virtual tour?

I guess they capped it as stated in other posts? I went to register and it said there was no room.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on April 27, 2020, 08:45:26 AM
They did say they will have additional virtual tours. I wonder if we will only be able to take the tour once? I missed out this time, too.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Miss Kitty on April 27, 2020, 09:24:14 AM
It wasn't what I was expecting. I'm thinking they were going to show us what the new layout would be, with concept art and such. Nope, it was a tour of the current building, which I've been to a bazillion times. Big letdown for me. I even left work to watch. Totally my own fault. They didn't specify which one.

The long and short of it, it's a historical building, so they have to keep the outside the same. It has an Incan feel to the outside, which looks like something from Indiana Jones. They may have a superhero scaling the wall outside.

The inside will have work done, but main anchors will remain, like the cafe, gift shop, and theatre.

The cafe will serve themed items like blue milk for a Star Wars, chimichanga for Deadpool, etc. This is to the right as you walk in.

The gift shop will sell Funko POPs, comics, jewelery, art, plush, clothing, pretty much anything you can think of. That is to the left as you walk in.

On the main floor (there are 3 levels) will have a giant screen showing videos of whatever the theme is for that level. One month it may be Batman, like what they displayed during SDCC last year, and then Harry Potter.....and so on. There are lots of area to play with. Upstairs are rooms for education, crafts, panels. You can see down below. That's where the offices of the museum are located.

Downstairs is the theatre. It currently seats 141, but they will be taking out the projection room which will free up a few more seats, by my guess, maybe 15ish? Every seat is good. The layout downstairs is a bit odd. You have a room with glass doors and then another dark area to the right of that room that is a bit creepy.

I'm really excited to see how the building will transform and shelter all of our wonderful Pop culture loves.

They did say they will be doing online classes for people around the world, so everyone can be involved.

If you ever Google how to get there, it will take you to the back alley. Google uses transportation services maps and for some reason, still takes everyone to the alley. It was mentioned they are going to upgrade the parking in the front.


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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on April 27, 2020, 01:47:54 PM
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They did say they will have additional virtual tours. I wonder if we will only be able to take the tour once? I missed out this time, too.

I doubt it.  It's the virtual version of the monthly coffee meet.  They don't limit how many times you can attend.  It's first come first served.  Unless you want to watch it live to ask questions, I think they said they would make the tour available for streaming afterwards.

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It wasn't what I was expecting. I'm thinking they were going to show us what the new layout would be, with concept art and such. Nope, it was a tour of the current building, which I've been to a bazillion times. Big letdown for me. I even left work to watch. Totally my own fault. They didn't specify which one.

It wasn't what I was expecting either.  I pictured someone live streaming from the building and walking us around as in a virtual version of an in person tour.  Still I think this first one which gave the background and plans was a good start.  Especially for people that aren't local and thus probably have never seen the building before.  I enjoyed it.  Especially since I used to see the two hosts all the time and I haven't seen them in a while.

Were you the one that chatted that she skipped work? ;)

The building has a Spanish architecture.  Balboa Park was built for a "world's fair" in 1915.  More buildings were built for another fair in 1935, the building in the museum was one of those.  Like many world's fairs, most of the buildings were not built to last.  Most of the structures were intended to be temporary and meant to be torn down.  They left them up.  Many lasted for decades.  As a kid, I remember some kids would take chunks out of the walls with their bare hands.  Then there were some fires that burned down some buildings that were subsequently rebuilt to be permanent.  I remember raising money to rebuild the Old Globe as a kid.

So the building is historic and the exterior can't be changed.  Many buildings are the same in San Francisco.  They take a different tack there.  The building can be changed, just the facade has to stay original.  So they build a new building behind the facade.  That's why some window sills in San Francisco are really wide.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on April 28, 2020, 04:59:45 PM
The museum sent out a list of ideas that it got from people at the virtual tour.  Did they send it out to everyone or only participants?  I'm not sure I should post it.  I don't think it's a secret.  I think they would welcome ideas from anyone.  So if you have ideas of how to make the museum awesome, send them in.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on April 30, 2020, 12:45:01 PM
https://www.sandiegobloodbank.org/comic-con-museum-hosts-may-4th-be-you-blood-drive

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comicconmuseum Comic Con Museum is proud to support the San Diego Blood Bank's first annual May the 4th Be With You Blood Drive on Monday, May 4th at San Diego Blood Bank donor centers (Link in our bio). Be one with the force and sign-up to donate! As a token of appreciation, donors will also receive a special Comic-Con Museum button. Donations are by appointment only and once full, the Millennium Falcon departs. Schedule your appointment today!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nUqtvFd5_/

Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 30, 2020, 01:01:34 PM
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https://www.sandiegobloodbank.org/comic-con-museum-hosts-may-4th-be-you-blood-drive

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nUqtvFd5_/

That's awesome! I wish I was a little closer to San Diego, and/or not working normal business hours remotely.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on May 07, 2020, 06:46:18 PM
Did anyone sign up for the virtual coffee for Saturday?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on May 08, 2020, 02:46:08 PM
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Did anyone sign up for the virtual coffee for Saturday?
i tried at about an hr after i got the email but it was full.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Miss Kitty on May 10, 2020, 09:43:21 AM
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Did anyone sign up for the virtual coffee for Saturday?
I didn't even try this time. Did you get in again?

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on May 10, 2020, 08:48:10 PM
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I didn't even try this time. Did you get in again?

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No, I missed it.  I didn't see the email until it was too late.  I'm not sad about it though.  With only 100 people at a time, we have to take turns.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on May 13, 2020, 12:41:48 PM
https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/special-merch-announcement-comic-con-museum

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COMIC-CON MUSEUM Special Merch Announcement from the Comic-Con Museum

Over the last two years, Comic-Con Museum merchandise has been reserved exclusively for our Charter Members. Well, have we got some good news for you! For the first time ever, the Comic-Con Museum is ... drumroll, please! ... releasing items that are available to the general public!

Kick back in style wearing a Comic-Con Museum t-shirt while you enjoy all that Comic-Con Museum@Home has to offer. Headed to the park for some fresh air? We’ve got you covered with an easy-to-wear unstrcutered logo cap!

Purchasing Comic-Con Museum merch is easy! Simply CLICK HERE https://store.comic-con.org/ or select the “MERCH” icon at the top of the page to visit our shiny new store. Buy today and celebrate the magic of Comic-Con, all year round.

Pssst! This is just the beginning! Over the next few months we will be releasing more museum merch, plus new and vintage Comic-Con items. We hear there may even be some items for the four-legged friends in your life. Remember, items are only available while supplies last, so check back frequently or you may miss out!

Happy shopping!
 
Posted on May 12, 2020
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on May 21, 2020, 01:33:32 PM
vert. tour sign up just went out for the 23rd
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on May 21, 2020, 01:34:32 PM
Another virtual coffee this Saturday.  It was sold out in less than 10 minutes.  I think they are catching on.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on May 21, 2020, 01:39:18 PM
i got in ;)
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on June 04, 2020, 01:35:26 PM
The next virtual coffee sign up is tomorrow.  They've expanded attendance to 200 from 100.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Miss Kitty on June 04, 2020, 07:08:52 PM
Hot dog! A weekday night! That is 100% better for me! I'm in like Flynn

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on June 05, 2020, 07:18:51 PM
Did you sign up?  We found something out today, the demand for these is more than 100 people but less than 200.  When it was limited to 100, it would sell out in minutes.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on June 18, 2020, 12:37:25 PM
https://youtu.be/V_7Td-neu3w
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on June 20, 2020, 12:18:14 PM
I watched their virtual preview/tour of the Museum this morning.  It was fun, though I think I maybe wasn't the target audience: or at least I already knew almost everything that was discussed.  I think we're still a little too far out to show off finalized floor plans or talk about upcoming exhibits/plans but it was a nice presentation.  I sincerely appreciate CCI engaging their fans/members.  They did answer plenty of questions, took and read suggestions that attendees had, etc. and I feel like anyone that actively participated was engaged.
If you're a member and signed up, it's a fun, laidback presentation with incredibly enthusiastic hosts/moderators.  It really made me 1) excited for the museum to open 2) miss no 2020 SDCCI (but excited for virtual At Home 2020 SDCCI)
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Zero on June 21, 2020, 09:12:58 PM
Reading this thread and seeing posts about the virtual tours of the museum, I was always curious about one thing...

Who are the moderators, or who does the actual virtual tour? The museum director? David Glanzer of CCI's Marketing team? Other CCI museum employees? Ha ha. XD
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on June 22, 2020, 07:17:35 PM
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Reading this thread and seeing posts about the virtual tours of the museum, I was always curious about one thing...

Who are the moderators, or who does the actual virtual tour? The museum director? David Glanzer of CCI's Marketing team? Other CCI museum employees? Ha ha. XD
It was two fairly young adults: I didn't catch their job titles.  They went back-and-forth between presenting a pseudo-power point presentation w/some video while also 'riffing' about comments from virtual attendees, presenting some mostly harmless/goofy poll questions (ex: who would score higher on SAT between Bruce Banner or Tony Stark).
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on June 22, 2020, 08:58:41 PM
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It was two fairly young adults: I didn't catch their job titles.

As far as a member is concerned, Emma and Davey are the comic-con Museum.  They've been there since it started.  If you ever have any issues as a member, not getting your premium or wanting to upgrade tiers, Emma is who will help you.  Davey does a lot of stuff like run the booth at comic-con as well as the projector at the Museum events.  Between the two, pretty much all your interactions will go through them.  You'll see them taking care of things at all the events.

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Who are the moderators, or who does the actual virtual tour? The museum director? David Glanzer of CCI's Marketing team? Other CCI museum employees? Ha ha. XD

The Museum is pretty separate from CCI.  Although it doesn't seem as separate as it once did.  I don't think that Glanzer would be party to it.  The old director, Adam, used to be around a lot.  You'd see him all the time.  But he's gone now.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on June 23, 2020, 11:12:52 AM
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As far as a member is concerned, Emma and Davey are the comic-con Museum.  They've been there since it started.  If you ever have any issues as a member, not getting your premium or wanting to upgrade tiers, Emma is who will help you.  Davey does a lot of stuff like run the booth at comic-con as well as the projector at the Museum events.  Between the two, pretty much all your interactions will go through them.  You'll see them taking care of things at all the events.
That's for clarifying: they both seem great at member-relations type stuff.  I saw I have an email this am from Emma that seems like a 'post-mortem' for the virtual tour event: follow-up is always a good sign of customer service!  As a member I totally feel in good hands!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on June 24, 2020, 08:32:57 PM
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comicconmuseum A new program on the history of James Bond is coming to the Comic-Con Museum@Home collection this Thursday! Join us for an hour-long discussion with Mark A. Altman and Edward Gross, the authors of the new book, Nobody Does It Better: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of James Bond. We know you have one, who is your favorite actor to say, "Bond... James Bond"? Head to the link in our bio to access Comic-Con Museum@Home content

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on July 02, 2020, 10:48:41 AM
https://youtu.be/7wgIXR6_hzA
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on July 10, 2020, 10:21:55 PM
https://youtu.be/XOaLPK7HApM
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on July 16, 2020, 05:57:40 PM
Members check your email.  There's an online event tomorrow night.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on July 20, 2020, 05:05:39 PM
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comicconmuseum Our first Special Edition Fun Book is available now on the Comic-Con website and we're setting the tone for a thriving week of Comic-Con@Home, courtesy of Kaiser Permanente! We're kicking things off with health and wellness inspired activities like daily stretches, a fruit & veggie pathfinder, plus Instagram stories to keep you on a healthy track! Head to our website (link in bio) to check out all of our activities and stay tuned for all the new Fun Book themes!

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on August 31, 2020, 10:07:43 PM
It was confirmed tonight, the museum is on plan to open in 2021.  10 months to go.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on September 01, 2020, 08:43:38 AM
Yeah the one thing about this pandemic is 1) it hasn't really impacted construction much, other than a bit of a shut-down initially in March, and 2) CCI was always planning on shutting down their museum facilities for a year and a half last fall anyway to get construction going for the opening this coming summer.

Unfortunately, word around town is many of the other museums in Balboa Park may not survive being shut-down for this long  :(
My wife, as a (small) part of her job collaborates with many of the museums and while her current job duties have precluded her from collaborating with museums for several months, last I heard was scary/depressing.

BUT, I am excited to CCI Museum is still on-track!!
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on September 01, 2020, 09:56:43 PM
They said that because of the uncertainty, they don't know if CCM will be part of the Balboa Park Museum Pass.  Also because so many variables are still up in the air, they don't know how much entrance will cost.  Even more reason to become a charter member.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on September 08, 2020, 12:13:38 PM
The new museum reveal for charter members is this Thursday at 8:30am.  Sign up if you are interested.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on September 10, 2020, 10:02:10 PM
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/tourism/story/2020-09-10/san-diego-comic-con-reveals-museum-plans-prepares-for-summer-2021-opening

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comicconmuseum We are excited to announce that through a generous donation from @CoxCommunications, the Museum will be opening the Cox Innovation Lab next summer!

The Cox Innovation Lab, located within the Comic-Con Museum’s 6,000 square foot Education Center, will provide a space for activity-driven and hands-on learning that leverages the power of pop culture to engage learners of all ages in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). With topics ranging from graphic design, animation, film, robotics, gaming, coding and more, we aim to offer educational opportunities for everyone.

With Cox’s generous donation, the Comic-Con Museum is poised to deliver on its goal to instill a life-long love for art and learning. Thank you Cox Communications for your dedication to our community!

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on September 24, 2020, 05:41:32 PM
https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/1308900211675271168

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SAM, Comic-Con’s FREE one-day symposium, returns (virtually) Saturday, 10/24 for #SAMatHome! Mark your calendars for another fun-filled Storytelling Across Media event with plenty of free activities to enjoy all day long including panels, gaming, a movie watch party, and more!

https://www.comic-con.org/sam
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on September 29, 2020, 05:44:50 PM
Registration is open for The Art of Storyboarding.  It's on 10/1 at 6pm Pacific.  If it fills up they will livestream it on youtube which is a first.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on October 01, 2020, 06:06:02 PM
Stream is live on youtube.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3kggqIrItw
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Miss Kitty on October 19, 2020, 09:54:03 PM
Someone please help. I don't know where to sign up for SAM!!

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on October 20, 2020, 12:02:47 AM
https://www.comic-con.org/sam/attendingtheshow

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comic_con Join #SAMatHome on 10/24 from 11am-6pm PDT as we welcome special guests Shin and Yuko Kibayashi #TadashiAgi #dropsofgod, Sam Maggs, Marc Guggenheim, Jim Lee, and Matt Forbeck to the storytelling stage! Stream panels on our YouTube channel and stick around for FREE activities all day long. Swipe up link in story.

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Post by: chocolateshake on October 20, 2020, 12:24:23 PM
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Someone please help. I don't know where to sign up for SAM!!

I don't think there is a signup.  It's going to be streamed on YouTube.

I'm going to miss the reception.  The best food of any comic-con event.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Miss Kitty on October 20, 2020, 02:10:40 PM
Yeah! Very good food!!!! And no giveaways. Boooo!

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on October 20, 2020, 04:18:17 PM
https://donate.comic-conmuseum.org/campaign/tshirt-contest-faqs/c307785

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comicconmuseum We are launching the first ever Comic-Con Museum Charter Member designed T-Shirt Contest for the 2021 Charter Member T-Shirt! For information about how to submit your design (hint: you have to be a Charter Member), prizes and voting, head to the FAQ page in our bio and start crafting your winning design today! #comicconmuseum #chartermember #tshirtcontest #funkoredastronaut

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Post by: AzT on October 24, 2020, 11:46:49 AM
https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/1320054967810420736

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Welcome to #SAMatHome! We hope you enjoy Comic-Con’s free Storytelling Across Media symposium with speakers from television, film, comics, and more. Stream panels from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM PDT as they’re released on the official Comic-Con YouTube channel. https://bit.ly/2Hfedsr

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comicconmuseum SAM@Home, the virtual version of the annual Fall symposium known as SAM (Storytelling Across Media), takes place online on Saturday, October 24, and we’ve created a Fun Book to celebrate it! Put together a puzzle featuring art by 2019 SAM panelist AJ Dungo (@agedungs), search for more past and present SAM guests and panelists in our Word Play, and fill out our Hit Lists activity sheet with tips and to-do items that come to mind as you tune in to the panels aired on the Comic-Con YouTube channel. Want to brush up on the SAM@Home Scener Watch Party of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World? We have you covered with a full Scott Pilgrim vs. The World 10th Anniversary Fun Book with information and activities around the graphic novel series and 2010 film.

All of the Comic-Con Museum Fun Books are available at www.comic-con.org/museum on the Comic-Con Museum@Home tab.

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Post by: AzT on November 16, 2020, 08:08:45 PM
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comicconmuseum Stay tuned for a very special announcement about this year’s Museum Character Hall of Fame inductee! It may be our second honoree, but it’ll be our first video game character!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHq1514Dxzt/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on November 19, 2020, 10:11:17 AM
https://www.comic-con.org/museum/museum-character-hall-of-fame

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comicconmuseum We are excited to announce that for his 40th anniversary, PAC-MAN™ will be the 2020 Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame inductee! The ceremony will take place virtually on December 17, 2020 with many fun activities and programs in between. For more information, please visit our website (link in bio)

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Old Man Grey on November 19, 2020, 03:48:50 PM
Are you kidding?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on November 19, 2020, 04:26:55 PM
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Are you kidding?
Nope

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on December 01, 2020, 07:48:20 PM
https://comiccon.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_27nmWQWlS8-EgD4gwfr_7w

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comicconmuseum Join us online LIVE on Thursday, December 3, at 4:30 p.m. PST as Eisner and McDuffie Award winner Christina "Steenz" Stewart ("Heart of the City," Archival Quality) shares her tools of the trade, her process for creating comic strips and graphic novels, and leads fans in the creation of their own zine. This event is free to the public, but registration is required. Please register via the link in our bio to secure your spot!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CH_irLUlKhm/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on December 01, 2020, 07:49:18 PM
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comicconmuseum The Comic-Con Museum Toucan is having a busy year! Throughout December, we want to see just how busy he's been. Snap a photo of your Funko Red Astronaut Toucan "in the wild" and tag us or send them to [email protected]

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on December 15, 2020, 11:30:00 AM
It's bingo day.  You can still sign up to play.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on February 03, 2021, 09:10:20 PM
https://www.10news.com/lifestyle/exploring-san-diego/roddenberry-foundation-donates-100k-to-comic-con-museum

https://www.comic-con.org/museum

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comicconmuseum The 2021 Charter Member T-Shirt is here! Head to our website (link in bio) and sign up for a Tier 3 Charter Membership to the Comic-Con Museum to get yours!

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on February 23, 2021, 10:51:33 PM
Comic-Con Museum Announcement:

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The Comic-Con Museum would like to announce that an anonymous donation has been made to name the lobby of the main theater at the Musuem "The John Rogers Lobby" in honor of our long time President and friend, John Rogers. We here at Comic-Con and the Comic-Con Museum are grateful for this donation, which allows us to honor John in this special way.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on June 01, 2021, 11:54:13 AM
Anyone else disappointed that the museum has been so much more silent since Davey left?  The virtual tours seemed to have gone away with him.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on June 01, 2021, 12:33:29 PM
Yes!  I think I read in one of the newsletters that they are revamping the tour.  I like them and since I am so far away, I get to feel closer to my west coast 'home'.  Hoping the tours return soon.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on June 03, 2021, 11:56:30 AM
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Anyone else disappointed that the museum has been so much more silent since Davey left?  The virtual tours seemed to have gone away with him.
DEFINITELY!  To be honest, IMO engagement dropped when the first guy left (the British guy, I don't remember his name right now), and has seemingly dropped off a little bit this year.
Of course, in a pandemic while the facilities are under construction, I don't know what to really expect.  I was hoping as we moved into spring/early summer with the (last I heard) planned opening summer 2021 on the near horizon, there would've been a flurry of announcements, engagement, and hype by now.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on June 03, 2021, 12:25:09 PM
Adam is his name.  I was surprised when he left since he seemed so hyped about the museum every time I talked to him.  He isn't the only one that's left.  All but 1 person I know there has left.  The pandemic surely has had a dampening effect on the museum.  But for most of it they had plenty of virtual events.  It wasn't just the tour it was also panels, how to make stuff and general engagement.  Almost all of that stopped the moment that Davey left.  They did schedule a virtual tour after he left but that was subsequently canceled.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on August 26, 2021, 01:36:05 PM
Just received new email from Comic-Con Museum:


Good morning,
 
This press release will be issued later today but we wanted you to be among the first to hear the great news!
 
SAN DIEGO COMIC CONVENTION BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON NEW COMIC-CON MUSEUM
Phase One of the Two-Phase Opening Scheduled for November 2021

San Diego, CA – San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC), the non-profit organization that produces the annual popular arts and culture celebration Comic-Con, announced today the start of construction on the new Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park with the opening and daily operations set to begin November 26, 2021. The event will coincide with Comic-Con Special Edition, a reduced-sized fall version of the Comic-Con convention held each summer in San Diego.
            The Comic-Con Museum will allow fans and the public to see exciting and fun exhibits, art, and images connected to comics and related popular art while serving as a meeting place for the community of fans and lovers of popular art in all its unique forms.
            “Comic-Con may be a San Diego institution, but people from around the world have eagerly anticipated this year-round home to celebrate the popular arts they love,” commented San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. “With the Museum’s construction underway, we’re closer than ever to welcoming a global audience to get a taste of the Comic-Con experience in the middle of our City’s crown jewel, Balboa Park.”
            One of the two classrooms scheduled to open in the Museum’s educational center at this time is the Cox Innovation Lab,  “The Comic-Con Museum will be a fabulous addition to Balboa Park,” said Ingo Hentschel, Senior Vice President and Region Manager for Cox Communications. “We’re excited that the Cox Innovation Lab will be part of this amazing project to showcase innovation and technology in an educational setting for local youth.” Cox contributed $175,000 to create the Cox Innovation Lab in the Museum’s education center.   
            “We are eager to begin renovation on the old Federal Building and are excited to join the other esteemed museums in what is often regarded as the cultural heart of San Diego,” said David Glanzer, spokesperson for the non-profit.
            The Museum will continue to expand its interior display space and educational area over the next several months leading to a grand opening scheduled for July 2022.  The primary sources of revenue for SDCC are the comics and related popular art conventions it holds each year. However, due to the worldwide pandemic, the organization has not been able to hold an in-person event since the 2019 Comic-Con in San Diego. “The consequences of COVID-19 have had its effect on SDCC, despite those challenges, the organization is moving forward with its promised construction and opening of the Comic-Con Museum,” commented Glanzer. “For a variety of reasons, chief among them the continuing global crisis, fundraising for the Museum is not at the level we would have hoped.” Therefore, the November opening of the Comic-Con Museum is just the first phase of planned improvements, with more to come over the next several years. The opening of all three floors is scheduled for July 2022.
             To learn more about how you can support the Comic-Con Museum please visit: comic-con.org/museum (http://comic-con.org/museum)
            Information on all aspects of San Diego Comic Convention is available on its website at comic-con.org (http://comic-con.org).

Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on August 26, 2021, 01:39:56 PM
I knew it.  Turkeycon is the celebration for the opening of the Comic-Con Museum.

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I think they could have managed the messaging better.  CCM is still slated to open this year.  Tie it in with that.  It could be called the "Comic-Con Museum Celebration" or the "Comic-Con Museum Opening Gala".  That would get the comic-con branding in there.  But followed up by the museum which dampens it down since that's old news which doesn't have the same expectations.  It's just a little con to kick off the opening of the museum.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: RSilvaConFan on August 26, 2021, 01:42:18 PM
I caught that too - interesting.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on August 26, 2021, 02:28:54 PM
This announcement gives me more confidence that there actually will be a Special Edition event in November. I would really like to see this event happen, even if I miss it.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: sessionka on August 26, 2021, 03:00:36 PM
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This announcement gives me more confidence that there actually will be a Special Edition event in November. I would really like to see this event happen, even if I miss it.
Ditto @marcia29 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=352) .

You took the words right out of my mouth, with one slight difference.  If it be God's will, I will be there for the Special Edition.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on August 26, 2021, 05:19:35 PM
I wonder it there will be opportunity to volunteer at the museum
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on August 26, 2021, 06:25:10 PM
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I wonder it there will be opportunity to volunteer at the museum

The museum has their own separate cadre of volunteers that work year round.  At first it was kind of like by invitation only, they drew from existing volunteers.  But last year they called for interested people to apply.  I don't know what's going on now.  We haven't heard much from the museum ever since Davey left.  He also happened to be the one to contact about volunteering.  It woudn't hurt to contact museum ops and ask.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: cciveg on August 27, 2021, 10:50:37 AM
I have not been paying close attention to the announcements and press releases but what I did notice on the latest one is that  it specified the non-profit name is "San Diego Comic Convention". I had believed they have changed to "Comic Con International" years ago and the email came from CCI. Is this new or has it always been?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on August 28, 2021, 03:41:15 PM
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I have not been paying close attention to the announcements and press releases but what I did notice on the latest one is that  it specified the non-profit name is "San Diego Comic Convention". I had believed they have changed to "Comic Con International" years ago and the email came from CCI. Is this new or has it always been?
According to public records "San Diego Comic Convention" has been a tax-exempt legal entity since 1977.  FWIW, that was the name I first discovered in the public record when I did a simple search to see if they applied for/received any PPP small business loans (they did).  I presume this has been their legal name for its non-profit business lifetime, and they have just branded and re-branded public names over the years.  I'm told from a business banking executive (my mom  :P ) that this is very common: business owner/operators may change public names in order to go with trends and re-brands, while still maintaining consistent legal entity name in perpetuity.  Apparently, it's fairly complicated to create a business from scratch, and once it's established legally most owners don't want to do that again.

FWIW, I do have _some_ minor experience in this non-profit entity world.  I worked for a non-profit educational music group that originated form an entirely different educational music group; rather than starting one from whole cloth/scratch (which is a not-small expense), the Director "piggybacked" onto the other group for tax/business purposes.  For all intents and purposes they were two different organizations with two very different names, business models and goals, etc.  They were broadly music education performance groups though, so it made sense to make it an off-shoot of the already-established organization.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: cciveg on August 29, 2021, 08:11:41 PM
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According to public records "San Diego Comic Convention" has been a tax-exempt legal entity since 1977.  FWIW, that was the name I first discovered in the public record when I did a simple search to see if they applied for/received any PPP small business loans (they did).  I presume this has been their legal name for its non-profit business lifetime, and they have just branded and re-branded public names over the years.  I'm told from a business banking executive (my mom  :P ) that this is very common: business owner/operators may change public names in order to go with trends and re-brands, while still maintaining consistent legal entity name in perpetuity.  Apparently, it's fairly complicated to create a business from scratch, and once it's established legally most owners don't want to do that again.

FWIW, I do have _some_ minor experience in this non-profit entity world.  I worked for a non-profit educational music group that originated form an entirely different educational music group; rather than starting one from whole cloth/scratch (which is a not-small expense), the Director "piggybacked" onto the other group for tax/business purposes.  For all intents and purposes they were two different organizations with two very different names, business models and goals, etc.  They were broadly music education performance groups though, so it made sense to make it an off-shoot of the already-established organization.

Thank you for the information. I was wondering as they (SDCC) have been very deliberate on being Comic Con International for quite awhile now. But as they are laying down roots, that is a museum, then maybe it will go back to SDCC.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on August 30, 2021, 06:56:33 AM
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Thank you for the information. I was wondering as they (SDCC) have been very deliberate on being Comic Con International for quite awhile now. But as they are laying down roots, that is a museum, then maybe it will go back to SDCC.
Their mission statement and about page lists all their different names, https://www.comic-con.org/about (https://www.comic-con.org/about).


MISSION STATEMENT
The SAN DIEGO COMIC CONVENTION (Comic-Con International) is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general public’s awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms, including participation in and support of public presentations, conventions, exhibits, museums and other public outreach activities which celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture.

From the beginning, the founders of the show set out to include not only the comic books they loved, but also other aspects of the popular arts that they enjoyed and felt deserved wider recognition, including films and science fiction/fantasy literature. After one more name change (San Diego’s West Coast Comic Convention, in 1972), the show officially became the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) in 1973 with the fourth annual event. In 1995, the non-profit event changed its name to Comic-Con International: San Diego (CCI).


Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on August 31, 2021, 06:56:54 PM
Congratulations!!
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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on November 10, 2021, 11:22:38 PM
Tickets for the comic-con museum are up!  Members get them for free.  Otherwise it's $20 for general admission.  Tickets available for opening day.

https://museum.comic-con.org/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on November 11, 2021, 05:55:11 AM
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Tickets for the comic-con museum are up!  Members get them for free.  Otherwise it's $20 for general admission.  Tickets available for opening day.

https://museum.comic-con.org/

wait,
tix are needed by members?
and they're not covered by the badge for the convention?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: RSilvaConFan on November 11, 2021, 08:32:39 AM
I forgot my Comic-con Museum User Name and Password :(  - Is there a support email or other contact info for them?  I have a screengrab of my original membership payment from 2018 - but it only has my name and the amount I paid.  I have been receiving the Museum Insider emails all this time. If anyone has some info that would be great :)
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: marcia29 on November 11, 2021, 09:44:14 AM
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I forgot my Comic-con Museum User Name and Password :(  - Is there a support email or other contact info for them?  I have a screengrab of my original membership payment from 2018 - but it only has my name and the amount I paid.  I have been receiving the Museum Insider emails all this time. If anyone has some info that would be great :)

@RSilvaConFan (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=823)  Here is the email address I received.  [email protected]

Hope they can help you and you get what you need.

Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on November 11, 2021, 09:45:42 AM
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I forgot my Comic-con Museum User Name and Password :(  - Is there a support email or other contact info for them?  I have a screengrab of my original membership payment from 2018 - but it only has my name and the amount I paid.  I have been receiving the Museum Insider emails all this time. If anyone has some info that would be great :)

Your username is the email address they've been sending stuff to you at.  You don't need that or your old password.  They've switch from a third party site to their own site now.  So you should have gotten an email to finish registration at the new site.  The link in that email is basically a password reset link.  It asks you to set your new password.

Here are a couple of contact emails, [email protected] and [email protected].

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wait,
tix are needed by members?
and they're not covered by the badge for the convention?

I was wondering the opposite, would members be able to get in during the grand opening or is it limited to Turkeycon badge holders?  I was all set to ask when I got the email last night.

It looks like they are limiting attendance to 500 an hour.  They are booking tickets in 1 hour increments.  It doesn't seem that if badge holders are covered, that they can just show up whenever they want and expect to come in.  I haven't been there in 2 years, but unless there's been a serious build out then 500 in that space is pretty full.  If I remember right, there shouldn't be a serious build out by now.  The first phase was just to stabilize the current structure.  It needed work.  The remaining work will take years to come.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on November 12, 2021, 02:55:03 PM
The museum is having volunteer orientation events for volunteering there year round.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/museum-volunteer-orientation-tickets-210143152827
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on November 17, 2021, 10:34:02 AM
Did anyone attend a volunteer event?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on November 26, 2021, 07:27:49 PM
I went to the museum today for opening day.  As expected, there weren't that many people there.  I knew that looking at the ticket sales.  There weren't many tickets sold.  I think the volunteers outnumbered the visitors.

It looks good.  I think they did a great job using the existing space.  About the only change is that the cafe is now gone.  When I was there the cardboard guys were being interviewed.  They have a big exhibit.  The most crowded space was the craft space upstairs for kids.  That was well attended.

The store has a limited selection.  Somethings are the same as the online store like facemasks and pins.  I didn't see any special edition merch. When I was there, someone asked if they had any.  They had an unique comic-con museum grand opening t-shirt.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: BenEatsRice on December 01, 2021, 04:57:25 PM
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When I was there the cardboard guys were being interviewed.  They have a big exhibit.
You must have seen me then :) I was volunteering at the museum at that time and was posted at the Cardboard Superheroes exhibit handing out their pamphlets and answering people's questions. Was happy to get posted there for my volunteer job since my kid LOVES making random gear out of cardboard. I can't wait to see how they utilize all the open space they have to work with in there.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: MickeyJack on December 02, 2021, 10:30:38 AM
The museum was well worth the visit in my opinion. It was better than I was expecting. I was especially excited to see the immersive experience area. What an excellent use of the space. The kids involved were completely engaged and enthralled by the experience.

I can’t wait to see what’s new when I return in July.


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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on December 02, 2021, 10:44:07 AM
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You must have seen me then :) I was volunteering at the museum at that time and was posted at the Cardboard Superheroes exhibit handing out their pamphlets and answering people's questions. Was happy to get posted there for my volunteer job since my kid LOVES making random gear out of cardboard. I can't wait to see how they utilize all the open space they have to work with in there.

I must have.  Remember the person that refused a pamphlet?  That was me.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on December 19, 2021, 09:07:54 PM
volunteer opportunities at the museum

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-opportunity-general-volunteers-tickets-229932332797?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on December 19, 2021, 09:27:57 PM
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volunteer opportunities at the museum

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-opportunity-general-volunteers-tickets-229932332797?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

It would probably be a good idea to go to a volunteer orientation before trying to sign up for a shift.  There were orientation events this last Friday and Saturday.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Miss Kitty on December 30, 2021, 04:28:28 PM
I volunteer there, but with work so crazy busy, it's been very difficult. Angel, the volunteer coordinator, is swell. Do the training. Volunteer. Get a free shirt after a few volunteer slots under your belt. Fun things on the horizon!

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Mario Wario on December 31, 2021, 08:16:57 AM
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I volunteer there, but with work so crazy busy, it's been very difficult. Angel, the volunteer coordinator, is swell. Do the training. Volunteer. Get a free shirt after a few volunteer slots under your belt. Fun things on the horizon!

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Good to hear. :) I wish I could help out, but I am too far to do so. :/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Miss Kitty on January 14, 2022, 01:18:03 PM
It's official! The work of Dave Stevens will be on display from March- the end of July! So excited!

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Miss Kitty on April 12, 2022, 02:45:25 PM
If you haven't heard, Spider-Man exhibit will be on display from July 1 though the end of the year and then it will become a traveling exhibition.

The museum is looking for volunteers! Even if you aren't local, there are some behind the scenes stuff you could possibly do. Reach out to Angel at [email protected]
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on May 16, 2022, 11:21:52 AM
The museum will be closed for the month of JUNE in prep for the grand reopening July 1

Free day for locals is on this thursday, may 19th
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on June 29, 2022, 08:10:06 AM
I was fortunate to be invited to a walk through of the New Spiderman exhibit. I can't post photo's until Friday ....but...... It's really good!

It brings lots of depth to the character, AMAZING original art pages, multi-media splash presentations and a great gift shop! 

Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Jesse O on June 29, 2022, 09:53:15 AM
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I was fortunate to be invited to a walk through of the New Spiderman exhibit. I can't post photo's until Friday ....but...... It's really good!

It brings lots of depth to the character, AMAZING original art pages, multi-media splash presentations and a great gift shop!
Awesome! I was on the fence… no longer.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Transmute Jun on June 29, 2022, 09:54:53 AM
Sounds great! I am looking forward to seeing the exhibit.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on June 29, 2022, 10:19:36 AM
I was quoted some huge numbers for Open weekend ticket sales ....
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on July 01, 2022, 05:57:31 PM
I was wondering when they were going to acknowledge the members for the Spider-Man exhibition.

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We are very excited to be teaming up with Marvel Entertainment and Semmel Exhibitions to host the one-of-a-kind Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing - The Exhibition which opened today at the Comic-Con Museum!

As a member of the Museum, we're dedicated to making sure you get the best seat in the house as we welcome such an elaborate and do we dare say… amazing special exhibit to San Diego for its world premiere!

Here are the details of your member access to the museum while this exhibition is with us from July 1st, 2022, through January 3, 2023:
  • Our Tier 3, 4, and 5 members are being allocated 2 one-time-use tickets to come and see Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing - The Exhibition!
  • Codes to redeem these special exhibit tickets are included with this email.
We truly appreciate all of your support and we hope you will enjoy your complimentary one-time admission to the world premiere of this groundbreaking special exhibit!

As always, your Comic-Con Museum membership still grants you access to the Museum’s general admission galleries, any day of the year.* We hope you come back time and again to enjoy our Pac-Man Arcade, Eight Decades of Archie, and The Rocketeer: Art for Arf' Sake - The Art of Dave Stevens as well as other exhibits soon to be announced!

Thank you again for all of your support and we look forward to creating even more popular arts and culture memories with you through the rest of 2022 and beyond!

Please note: Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing - The Exhibition is a special exhibit with a separate admission cost for all attendees. Your allocated tickets are one-time-use and must be utilized through the Fever ticketing site here (https://feverup.com/m/114241).
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on July 13, 2022, 06:42:42 PM
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something to do Thursday
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on July 17, 2022, 07:47:23 AM
for thoses asking about the shuttle....

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Mel on July 17, 2022, 10:30:35 AM
I can't figure out how to use my 2 free tickets for being a Tier 3 member. The QR code goes nowhere.

Anyone else figure it out?

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on July 18, 2022, 05:33:50 AM
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I can't figure out how to use my 2 free tickets for being a Tier 3 member. The QR code goes nowhere.

Anyone else figure it out?

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I'm wondering the same thing. I thought you could use the code as a voucher, but the number isn't recognized.
Maybe just use the QR Code to enter the museum instead?
Let me know if you figure anything out.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: Michaelnaut on July 18, 2022, 05:35:37 AM
Pay special attention to the red text. Need a valid museum ticket for that day and a con badge. Just an fyi.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on July 18, 2022, 09:38:28 AM
@Mel (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2226)   Response from CCI to my inquiry...
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Hi Steve,

The QR codes are your tickets for the museum. No need to make a reservation for time or day, you may visit the museum whenever you'd like.

Best,
Sedna Villavicencio Donor Database Coordinator

So, pretty much, the instructions in the email were just there to add to the confusion.  :o
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on October 18, 2022, 12:04:43 AM
https://www.comic-con.org/sam/attendingtheshow

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comicconmuseum SAM, Storytelling Across Media, presented by @c@comic_con, is a one-day symposium for aspiring writers and artists, as well as professionals, interested in the art of storytelling. 📚 This event will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Comic-Con Museum, 2131 Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park. Admission is included with the purchase of a Comic-Con Museum ticket. Seating in all symposium events is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. More info through our link in bio.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CjtQT51h9SO/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on October 18, 2022, 11:24:44 AM
CCM is hosting the Funko Halloween party

see the listing in the funko thread
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on November 08, 2022, 09:04:24 AM
I just got the email, "All current Charter Memberships will expire on November 26, 2022."
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: alyssa on November 08, 2022, 09:19:03 AM
There is a family tier

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: RSilvaConFan on November 12, 2022, 05:55:20 AM
I got a notice that I needed to renew my Comic-con Museum Membership - but the link they send me doesn't work - has anyone else had that problem?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on November 12, 2022, 06:12:51 AM
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I got a notice that I needed to renew my Comic-con Museum Membership - but the link they send me doesn't work - has anyone else had that problem?

I have not quite figured out what CCI is doing.  There seems to be three places now that handle/handled Comic-Con Museum memberships.
The last one seems to be the most current, but the second site is the one that is sending the emails.
What's worse is that I already renewed my membership for next year through the third link, but am still getting emails that it is about to expire and that I need to renew.

CCI really needs to work on their communication skills.

Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: SteveD on November 12, 2022, 05:01:08 PM
Just received...


Dear Comic-Con Museum Member,

You may receive (or have already received) a brief email with a non-operational link. That link was sent in error by an automated process and we are working on getting that resolved as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and for any confusion this may have caused.

You are one of our valued founding Charter Members, and in fact, your annual membership is expiring soon!

We have introduced exciting new membership programs for 2023 which we know you’ll like and renewal gives you the opportunity to maintain your coveted Charter Member status.

There’s so much for members to look forward to in 2023, including:

    Exclusive member-only exhibit previews
    Unlimited admission
    Membership swag
    and more!

If you haven’t already, you can renew your membership, purchase a family membership or give a membership as a gift here!
Renew Your Membership (https://www.comic-con.org/museum/support#member)


Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: chocolateshake on January 25, 2023, 06:06:26 PM
The museum has been nominated for Best Pop Culture Museum at USA Today.  Vote for it.  It's currently 3rd out of 20.

https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-pop-culture-museum-2023/comic-con-museum-san-diego-california/
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: madfly on January 26, 2023, 07:36:23 AM
It's number 1 now...don't forget to vote! :)
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on January 26, 2023, 09:15:22 AM
You can vote from multiple devices, so vote like you're pining for SDCC badges: open up all your computers, tablets, smart phones and do your thing!!  :P 8)
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: darqamin on January 28, 2023, 09:58:15 PM
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The museum has been nominated for Best Pop Culture Museum at USA Today.  Vote for it.  It's currently 3rd out of 20.

https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-pop-culture-museum-2023/comic-con-museum-san-diego-california/

Yes I saw that in my email and voted. I hope they win!  :)
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on February 28, 2023, 10:26:45 PM
https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-pop-culture-museum-2023/

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No. 1: Comic-Con Museum - San Diego, California

No need to wait for Comic-Con; you can enjoy the fun of this annual event at the Comic-Con Museum all year long. Visitors can enjoy rotating exhibits, interactive experiences and a collection that highlights video games, TV shows, books, anime and more.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on July 06, 2023, 01:50:43 PM
https://comiccon2023.sched.com/event/1OWs2/amazing-fantastic-incredible-news-from-the-comic-con-museum

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Hear all about what’s coming up at the Comic-Con Museum from comic book historian and film producer Michael Uslan (executive producer, the Batman film franchise), art historian and curator Kim Munson, Stage Nine Exhibits CEO Troy Carlson, the godfather of comic book digital coloring Steve Oliff, Crunchyroll SVP of emerging business Terry Li, and the museum’s executive director Rita Vandergaw. Moderated by Eddie Ibrahim (Comic-Con’s senior director of programming).
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on October 04, 2023, 10:06:43 AM
https://comic-conmuseum.org/membership/legend-membership/

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Experience Comic-Con to the fullest! Become a Legend member at Comic-Con Museum for $1,900 and receive all of the benefits of our Hero level membership, including year-round access to the Museum plus


One (1) Comic-Con 2024 four-day plus Preview Night badge

Two (2) free General Admissions for children under the age of 17 per Legend member visit to the Museum (Legend member must be present for free children admission to apply)

Exclusive Members Presale Friday, October 7, at 10 a.m.–Monday, October 9, at 11:59 p.m.

Members can upgrade or renew their membership in person at the Museum during normal operating hours (10 a.m.–5 p.m) or express interest via an online form (available beginning at 10 a.m. on October 7) and Museum staff will call you back to complete your purchase.

Legend memberships go on sale to the general public on Thursday, October. 12, via eBay.

Legend membership quantities are limited and only members can participate in the presale, October 7–9, 2023. We cannot guarantee that the Legend membership will be offered every year or at the time of your renewal period.

Be part of Comic-Con history. Become a Legend!

Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: susanml10881 on October 08, 2023, 04:07:05 PM
I got that email. A little steep for me. Is anyone here going for it though?
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on October 23, 2023, 03:26:48 PM
https://comic-conmuseum.org/events/mask-o-raid-iii/

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MASK-O-RAID III
Oct 27-Oct 28, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join Comic-Con Museum and Funko, Inc., a leading pop culture and lifestyle brand, for the third annual “Mask-O-Raid.” Hosted by Funko founder Mike Becker, the festive Halloween party will take place on two nights this year, Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Comic-Con Museum with proceeds benefiting Comic-Con Museum and its Education Center. Tickets on sale now. Tickets are limited due to capacity constraints and are expected to sell out for both nights. Each night is sold separately.

Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: darqamin on October 23, 2023, 05:39:23 PM
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https://comic-conmuseum.org/events/mask-o-raid-iii/

I just received that email as well! Looks like potential fun for anyone local and really into Funko.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: AzT on March 08, 2024, 10:44:51 PM
https://www.comic-con.org/museum/event/will-eisner-celebration/

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WILL EISNER CELEBRATION
MARCH 09 @ 12:00 PM TO 4:30 PM
In affiliation with the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation, Comic-Con Museum is participating in the annual Will Eisner Week with a series of panels that focus on the lasting legacy of graphic novel pioneer and comics industry legend Will Eisner.
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: imecoli on March 14, 2024, 09:58:19 AM
Back to the Future exhibit now. i need to renew my membership, I've only gone once but have had it since it opened. I have attended several non SDCC related event there also
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: BunkeyBrain on March 17, 2024, 04:50:24 PM
I haven't been able to make it to the museum yet, but really hoping to go this year when we're in San Diego. For those that have been there, what's a good amount of time to block off for this?

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Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: perc2100 on March 18, 2024, 11:24:50 AM
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I haven't been able to make it to the museum yet, but really hoping to go this year when we're in San Diego. For those that have been there, what's a good amount of time to block off for this?

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I kind of hate how little I've been to the SDCC Museum, but I guess I haven't been to the SD Zoo or Balboa Park much lately either.  Heck, last season was maybe the first time since I've lived in San Diego (moved July 1999) that I went to 0 Padres games so I'm either 1) slowing down as I get older 2) busy 3) broke 4) all of the above  :tongue:

I definitely need to make it a point to go to the SDCC Museum more this year
Title: Re: Comic-Con Museum, Center for Popular Culture
Post by: MandoSaves on March 18, 2024, 12:51:32 PM
I was in the area this past September and I got a chance to see the exterior of the museum. They had the classic CCI logo banners draped along the building. It looked cool from the outside. Hoping me and my family can make time for it this July.