Jul 19, 2020 | Cultural Experiences, Themed Events, USA
The Edwardian Ball is a curious event that mixes faux 1800’s fashion with Steampunk, producing a magical experience more closely resembling the Hatter’s Tea Party than anything else — so, naturally, we are attending. Why “Edward”? The Edwardian...
Jul 5, 2020 | Cultural Experiences, Themed Events, USA
The Exposition of anime continues as we chronicle the creatures and activities we encounter. Gaming Anime Expo has a number of gaming rooms, and many creatures participate. There are long tables with board games of all shapes and sizes. At first, I thought these...
Jun 21, 2020 | Cultural Experiences, Themed Events, USA
We continue our exploration of anime at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, noting all the categories of creature both great and small. Come with us and share our adventure! Big Things Anime has many big things. Not 100 feet high or 100 tons, but big considering...
Jun 7, 2020 | Cultural Experiences, Themed Events, USA
Anime, the Japanese term for animation, refers specifically to animation from Japan or as a Japanese-disseminated animation style often characterized by colorful graphics, vibrant characters and fantastical themes. The industry consists of over 430 production studios....
May 10, 2020 | Sport and Recreation, Themed Events, USA
Color Me Rad is a five-kilometer race where the goal is to run, get colored, and be rad. So, naturally, that’s what I am doing. I am at SDCCU Stadium (formerly Qualcomm Stadium, formerly Jack Murphy Stadium, formerly San Diego Stadium), I have my number, and I...
Mar 29, 2020 | Performing Arts, Spectator, Themed Events, USA
A little-known fact is that yours truly met in a Renaissance performing troupe called Tribe Roman Morga, many years ago. Yup. We did two shows a day, and spent most of the rest of the time lounging about, gypsy-style. This is us on stage at the Escondido...
