DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES ENGAGE WINDSOR COMICON EXPERIENCE
Windsorites to Sample Festive Super Hero Experience throughout the Downtown Core.
Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon in collaboration with the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (DWBIA) is pleased to announce that several downtown businesses are participating in the Show’s first-ever experiential program entitled the Windsor ComiCon Experience. The Windsor ComiCon Experience will yield a festival like atmosphere around non-traditional show hours through multi-site activations taking place at downtown businesses (August 11-13, 2017).
“The response from the businesses is thrilling,” says DWBIA Executive Director Debi Croucher. “Their excitement in engaging the ComiCon through the Experience will certainly draw people to the city centre.”
In order of appearance, the following businesses will be activating on-site all weekend long.
Artists’ Café presented by The Squirrel Cage (1 Maiden Ln W, Windsor, ON N9A 5V9). The Artists’ Café program will celebrate the rich culture and heritage of our local comic artist community. Windsor ComiCon will look to bring (at minimum) 1 comic artist to the venue to provide an educational / inspirational session. He / she will provide up to a 1-hour program complete with a question and answer period for aspiring artists, students or interested community members. PUBLIC EVENT. Friday, August 11, 2017 (3:00 – 5:00 p.m.).
Night of Heroes presented by Imperial. (285 Ouellette Ave. Windsor, ON N9A 4H9). The Night of Heroes program will celebrate the rich culture and heritage of the regional costume cosplayer community and beyond! Cosplayers (aged 19+) will dress up to attend the event / experience. PUBLIC EVENT. Friday, August 11, 2017 (8:00 p.m. to Midnight; or beyond).
ComiCon After Dark Party Afterparty presented by Imperial. (285 Ouellette Ave. Windsor, ON N9A 4H9). The ComiCon After Dark Afterparty is the show’s premiere afterhours event. All patrons (19+) of Windsor ComiCon including but not limited to potential 2017 Show Guests, Staff, Sponsors, VIP’s, Volunteers, DWBIA membership and others will be invited to participate in this epic super hero party. Special Note: All 2017 Show Guests will be invited however the DWBIA nor Windsor ComiCon can guarantee any appearance. PUBLIC EVENT. Saturday, August 12, 2017 (9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.).
Volunteer Recognition Celebration presented by the Windsor Symphony Orchestra at The Capitol Theatre (121 University Ave W, Windsor, ON N9A 5P4). The Volunteer Recognition Celebration will recognize the hard work and contributions of those who make Windsor ComiCon great! PRIVATE EVENT. Sunday, August 13, 2017 (7:00 – 10:00 p.m.; or beyond).
“Windsor ComiCon is grateful for the support of these downtown businesses,” says General Manager, Colin Douglas.
The Windsor ComiCon Experience is presented by the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association.
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Jeremy Renaud
Marketing, Sponsorship & Public Relations Coordinator – Windsor ComiCon
Phone: 519.566.1735 I Email: jeremynrenaud@gmail.com
ABOUT WINDSOR COMICON: Windsor ComiCon is an all-ages event, featuring popular genres such as: comics, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and anime / cosplay. The colossal event will take place inside The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor (August 12-13, 2017). For more information, visit: www.windsorcomicon.com
