Anime & Gaming Convention - August 8th - Hayward, California

[Lady Sashi]

Just heard of a small, local anime convention that's going to be held
next weekend for those living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Here's
the details:

KIN YOOBI CONVENTION 2009 (http://www.gzronline.com/kin-yoobi-
con09.htm)
August 8th (Sunday)
@ Chabot College in Hayward, California

Kin Yoobi is in its third year as a Japanese animation convention.

Will feature many new and unique events such as: games (Anime
Jeopardy, Wheel of Fandom, Anime Bingo, a Dragon Quest Tiny Medal
scavenger hunt, all day unlimited table top RPGing/CCGing, and video
game tournaments), a costume contest, anime karaoke, an art gallery &
art contest, panels & workshops (voice acting panel hosted by
professionals in the industry, anime comedy hour, artist fan jam,
etc.), live bands playing anime & JRock/JPop/JHip all day long, a
manga library (where you can pick up your favorite manga from donated
titles & read them for free!), an anime date auction & ball, and anime
viewing rooms galore.

Guests include: Japanese rock bands "Fujiko-chan & "Akai Sky"; hip hop
bands "Shogunate" and "Eloquence"; JRock guitarist "DBR"; Robert
Axelrod (voice actor - Digimon, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,
Robotech, Akira, The Big O, Cowboy Bebop, Captain Harlock, etc.);
Steven Savage (an anime/manga career counselor); DJ Iie (host of video
game radio talk show "Retro Recreation" on KCRH 89.9FM); J-MAN (KCRH
89.9FM 2007 Broadcaster of the Year - will be laying down music from
various anime throughout the day).

Vendors and dealers: The cost for a table at Kin-Yoobi Con is $50. If
you are an artist who will only be selling your own personal art then
you can reserve a table at the discounted price of $25.

The cost for pre-registration (before August 1st) is $12. To pre-
register, please send your email address to i...@gzronline.com. We will
than send you an invoice via email promptly. For early registration,
we only accept credit card payments using Paypal for secure
transactions. The cost for admission at the door will be $15.

MISC.:
Are you a band interested in performing at Kin-Yoobi Con? We love
showcasing new and local bands who are looking for exposure. Contact
the con at i...@gzronline.com for sign-ups.

Or are you an artist that specializes in anime style? Interested in
having your art displayed at Kin-Yoobi Con? Register as an artist for
our Artists' Gallery. Contact i...@gzronline.com for sign-ups.