Please note this schedule is in early planning stages, but will give you a great idea what Glass City Con 4 has to offer!
Main Event Room - AVCC 125 -128
Opening Ceremonies
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
led by Josh Smith & Natalie Bostleman
Join the staff as we welcome you to Glass City Con 4! We’ll go over all of the cool things happening at the convention and other information you’ll want to know! Hopefully those Fukus have really settled their differences this time...
Appropriate for ALL AGES
Fuku FAQ
Saturday, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
led by Chris Zasada
Who the heck are these Big Uncle Fuku guys? How did this convention come together? Why am I here? We answer these questions and more in our Q&A of the history of Glass City Con and Big Uncle Fuku.
SUGGESTED FOR AGES 13 & UP
Salad Time Soldier’s Show!
led by the Salad Time Soldiers
Are you ready to see some of the shiniest costumes you can imagine perform on stage? Because we sure are! The Salad Time Soldiers are back with a vengeance, ready for their new show! Featuring all-new dances, audience participation and some surprises, the Soldiers are here to entertain! Come in, sit down, and enjoy!
Appropriate for ALL AGES
Cosplay Rehearsal
Saturday, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
led by Amanda Cuprys, Cosplay Director
Those participating in the cosplay contest must report to the Main Event Room at 5 PM sharp for judging and last-minute script review!
SUGGESTED FOR AGES 13 & UP
Cosplay Contest
Saturday, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
led by Amanda Cuprys, Cosplay Director
Glass City Con offers two contests: one for costume craftsmanship and one for skit performances. If you would like to participate in the Cosplay Contest you need to sign up at the Cosplay Desk. All the details can be found there!
SUGGESTED FOR AGES 13 & UP
AniRave
Saturday, 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
performed by DJ TKR, DJ KANKAOH and DJ Gekidoku
Stay up late with happy hardcore and J-core performances headlined by special guest DJ TKR! DJ KANKAOH and DJ Gekidoku will also join in on the performance. Cardz Xtcetera will also have a merch table outside the rave, so pick some glosticks and rave the rest of the night away!
SUGGESTED FOR AGES 13 & UP
Panel Room 1 - AVCC 150
Pacman Family Reunion
led by Erik Eid
The video game Pac-Man captivated players and influenced gaming and culture around the world. In its wake, there were numerous bootlegs, official and unofficial sequels, and remakes. Learn about Ms. Pac-Man, Super Pac-Man, and many other games, and the different paths American and Japanese designers followed in making them.
SUGGESTED FOR AGES 13 & UP
Nip and Cut: Anime Censorship in America
Saturday, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
led by Chris Zasada and John Oppliger
Anime is art. Anime can also be risque. Which of these two gain more attention from an American TV executive? Come learn about the botched surgery of anime censorship in America and laugh at atrocious editing, cultural whitewashing and vanishing cleavage!
SUGGESTED FOR AGES 13 & UP
Panel Room 2 - AVCC 121
Intro to Unusual Anime
led by John Oppliger
Not all anime is made to entertain otaku or sell toys. Get an audio-visual introduction to rare and unusual anime that viewers outside of Japan rarely see and typical otaku frequently overlook. See samples of contemporary educational anime, political and religious propaganda anime, public service anime, unusual advertising anime, and many other types of anime that you probably never knew existed.
SUGGESTED FOR AGES 13 & UP
KO-MANGA Series Panel!
led by Halah Mohamed
Indy artist Halah Mohamed talks about her experiences with self-publishing manga, conventions, Japan, and more! Ask questions about her series, as well as advice for creating their own manga!
SUGGESTED FOR AGES 13 & UP
Lost Treasures of the VHS Era
led by Chris Zasada and John Oppliger
The world of anime if vast and infinite. While many great titles that started life on tape here in America have made the journey to DVD, there are still quite a number that have since faded with the VCR. We
explore some of these titles, as well as the crazy world of anime VHS and the joys of choosing sub or dub, two episodes-per-tape, ridiculous storage requirements, and more!
SUGGESTED FOR AGES 13 & UP
Other Locations
Fire Show
Math-Science Courtyard
Saturday, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
performed by Gwydion
Be dazzled by the fire dancing arts of Anthony Doherty under the stars! Be treated to spectacular performances with fire Poi, fire snakes, fire fanes, a fire staff and a fire sword!
In the event of inclement weather, Gwydion will perform a Glow Poi show in the Main Event Room at 9:30 PM.
Appropriate for ALL AGES
Main Event Room - AVCC 125 -128
Poi Time!
led by Anthony Doherty
The most fun you can have swinging balls around on a string! Inspired by his performance the on Saturday? Purchase your own poi and learn the fine art of poi performance. Just don’t play with them inside the
convention (seriously)!
Appropriate for ALL AGES
Closing Ceremonies
Sunday, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
led by Josh Smith and Natalie Bostleman
Another Glass City Con has ended! We bid goodbye and give thanks to our guests, vendors, artists, and, most of all, our attendees!
Appropriate for ALL AGES
Glass City Con Questions and Comments
Saturday, 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
led by Glass City Con Staff
What did you like about Glass City Con? What could we do to improve? How are we so awesome? These questons and more can be asked and answered as our staff listens to your comments and answers your questions so we can make feature conventions event better!
Appropriate for ALL AGES
