Every now and again, the folks at Locust Moon Comics host a Drink & Draw, which is exactly what you think it is. Drinking. Drawing. Beer. Comic illustration.

Andrea, a comic lover and a videographer, was there to capture a recent Drink & Draw, and sent over this fabulous video.

I walked into the store and this is what I saw. Late at night in a comic book store named ‘Locust Moon’ anyone can get together to make some art. And of course, have a few beers. There’s a time to drink and there’s a time to draw…. why not do both?

Have a look and make sure you go to the next one!

Raven Gregory is best known as one of the lead writers and Executive Editor of Zenescope’s ever expanding line of horror comics. This summer he is writing the company’s first line wide crossover, The Dream Eater Saga as well as finishing the first arc of the new series Grimm Fairy Tales: Myths and Legends. So it is truly incredible that with all of that going on, he also found the time to launch his newest creator owned series, Fly.

Fly is the story of three teenagers and their addiction to a new drug that gives them superpowers. And if you are thinking this is some set-up for a new hero in tights series, think again. Gregory is using his own experiences to tell a powerful story about drug addiction and what it can cost you.

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Want to see some great films this summer, but don’t have a whole lot of money to spend? Josh Goldblum (the creative director for the 2011 Cinefest) is also curating Awesomefest at the Piazza in Northern Liberties, running all summer long.

Playing some old favorites and some films that are still on the festival circuit, Awesomefest looks to be an eclectic mix of great films to supplement the summer blockbuster season.

While the screenings are outdoors and free, there is a Kickstarter to help support the screenings which are coming out of pocket for Josh. Funds will also go towards doing some fun things in addition to the programming.

You can get more info on the Awesomefest and the screenings from their site here.

2 Electric Guitars + 1 Electric Bass + 1 Drum Kit + 1 Hacked NES from 1985 = Anamanaguchi

Get psyched, 8 bit music enthusiasts. Anamanguchi will be in town playing at the legendary North Star Bar on Thursday, July, 21st. Tickets will only run you  $10-$12. To learn more about the band and to listen to some free tracks, visit Anamanaguchi’s official website.

So come have your face blown off by a hacked NES. We’ll see you there.

Anamanguchi @ the North Star Bar
2639 Poplar Street (19130)
(215) 787-0488
www.northstarbar.com

Welcome to Geek of the Week, where we highlight and profile a special geek in our wonderful city of Brotherly Love. This week we talk to Conrad Benner of Streets Dept, contributor to Phrequency.com and former blogger with Philthy.us.

So, Conrad, I’ve known of you for quite some time. I’m a big fan of your blog. You were with Philthy Blog for a while, how and why did you start that?

Well back in 2007, Paul Thorson (creator of Philthy.us) told me he was going to add a blog to his nightlife photography site, and he asked me if I wanted to run it. I had known Paul for about a year prior, mostly from him taking mine (and everyone else’s) photos all the time at different bars and clubs. And Paul had always liked my little blog, “Ugh News,” that, among other things, made fun of photos of drunk hipsters at clubs, so he asked me to do a similar thing for him. It was a match made in heaven!

Over the two and a half years, [Philthy] turned into a great soapbox for me to voice my opinions on everything. I bought a Flip camera one year and went to Barack Obama’s inauguration, then I’d interview a vegan bakery owner, then I’d go to First Friday with my friends and talk with artists.

It was really just an extension of whatever I was interested in at the time, and it really helped me build a bit of an audience that, I think, has followed me to Streets Dept and to my other freelance writing.

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“A long time ago and far far away,
A story was told of an epic space fray
The good and the bad
In the life of a lad,
How he was lost but then found his way.”

So begins the journey of one man to encompass the entirety of Star Wars into limerick form. But how can one person contain all of the Star Wars universe into a few stanzas with rhyme and meter… and in a format usually reserved for dirty poems? Well it is possible. I have seen it. And it is good. Surprisingly so.

This Death Star sized project is currently right in the middle of Attack of the Clones and is moving along at a clip.

Prepare to experience Star Wars like you never have before… and I’m not talking about the Special Editions with Han Solo stepping on a digital Jabba’s tail. Ugh that squeal.

Check it out.

Star Wars Retold in Limericks
starwarslimerick.blogspot.com

Wizard World Philadelphia will offer you plenty of opportunities to rub elbows with the comic book elite… but what about after hours? It’s not surprising that folks tend to stay close to the convention center to grab a drink. Where do your favorite comic creators like to hang out when the con closes its doors?

Geekadelphia found out!

The Marriott Lounge was mentioned by artist Brian Quinn (Blood River) but it does tend to become the place where a lot of creator sightings happen.

Writer Tony DiGerlamo (The Web Comic Factory) mentioned the legendary McGillin’s, “the longest operating bar in Philadelphia, you can’t miss it” in the alley street of Drury Lane.

Formally East Coast artist Michael Avon Oeming (Powers, Mice Templar) swears by Tattoo Mom’s for drinks while local artist Scott Derby gave a shout out to Sugar Mom’s. “Great beers on tap, great jukebox, and old friends Bowman and Chad behind the bar. What else can you ask for?”

If you’re looking for places a little farther outside the convention sphere, Zenoscope editor-in-chief Ralph Tedesco swears by Ladder 15 in Rittenhouse.

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Tickets are still available for the next installment of the Filmadelphia Classics series, this time showing Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler. The film will be shown at the Asylum Arena in South Philadelphia (where portions of the film were shot) this Wednesday, June 15 at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased here.

The wrestler is the story of an aging professional wrestler who continues to wrestle in an attempt to cling on to his 1980s heyday despite his failing health, all while trying to mend his relationship with his estranged daughter.

Check out the trailer below!

This week in the Comic Roundup we review the new Image series Screamland, the Kilowog Green Lantern movie prequel and the Flashpoint tie-in book Emperor Aquaman.

Screamland #1
By Harold Sipe, Christopher Sebela and Lee Leslie

Imagine if every movie monster was real. The Wolfman, Frankenstein, the Blob, all living, breathing people. Now imagine they are all out of work due to the advance of green screen special effects and CGI. What would become of them?

They would all be living in Los Angeles, eeking out a living on the sci-fi convention circuit and doing porn. That is the… interesting premise behind the new series Screamland from Image Comics.

Screamland opens with the death of the one time big screen monster Devil Fish and the discovery of a secret sex tape that promises to rock the world of those involved. Carl, a wolfman, and Travis, a c-level movie star, set out to stop the airing of the tape and it ruining their careers, such as they are. (more…)

Contest Closed! Grats to the Winners!

Photo via Threat Quality Press

Hey, remember earlier when I announced our little partnership with Ford and the Fordcast Tour? That whole “we’re giving away lots of tickets” thing? Well, that giveaway starts now.

I’ve got two pairs of tickets to giveaway to two lucky winners. You and a pal will get to hit the convention, thanks to the Fordcast Tour.

How can you win? Easy.

On the Blog: Just leave a comment regarding what you’re most excited about at Wizard World Philadelphia. Is it a signing? A panel? Thumbing through the comic book dollar bins? Whatever it is, detail it in the comments, and I’ll select one of you at random on Wednesday.

On Twitter: Keep an eye out for the contest on there. Do you not follow us? Fix that, @Geekadelphia.

On Facebook: We’ll be posting something separate from this. Become of a fan of Geekadelphia on Facebook.

Good luck!

Wizard World Philadelphia
June 17th – 19th, 2011
www.wizardworld.com/home-pa.html

Ford Fordcast Tour
www.fordcast.com
www.twitter.com/fordcasttour

Ah, Wizard World Philadelphia. The entire Geekadelphia crew sure is excited. Dan has some celebrity interviews lined up, David plans to read every single comic in the dollar bins, Tim and I will be dressed up in our respective armor (Stormtrooper & Master Chief), Jo is shooting video of cosplayers with her production crew buddies… yeah. It’s going to be an absolute blast.

And we’ve partnered up with Ford to ensure a handful of you get to join us. Free.

See, on Thursday, we’ll be hanging out with Ford and scoping out the new 2011 Focus as a part of the Ford Fordcast Tour. Expect a relatively silly video in the near future, detailing the car and its misc. features.

Let’s just pretend that’s the Comcast Center in the background

Come Friday through Sunday, at the actual event, Ford’s Fordcast tour will hit Wizard World Philadelphia, bringing the lovely car and some fun swag. They’ve got a stash of VIP badges and limited edition lithographs by Damion Scott that they’ll be giving away to test drivers. They are currently working on some more neat things, and we’ll update you as we get… well, updated.

Keep an eye out for us at Wizard World, as Ford will be following us around on Friday with a camera crew, recording our adventures around the convention. It’ll be featured on the Ford Focus microsite. So please do show up, wave your hands around, hold up “I love Tim Quirino” signs, etc.

As for the giveaway… watch our Twitter and Facebook accounts, as well as for a blog detailing the contest later this afternoon. We’re giving away two pairs of tickets on each. Winners will pick up their tickets at the event by Ford’s booth.

So that’s the deal, Geeks. We’re scoping out the car Thursday, you should too Friday through Sunday, and we’re giving away six pairs of tickets to the convention over our various hubs. Good luck!

Wizard World Philadelphia
June 17th – 19th, 2011
www.wizardworld.com/home-pa.html

Ford Fordcast Tour
www.fordcast.com
www.twitter.com/fordcasttour

Comments Closed!

Last week, I dished out tickets to scope out Christian Finnegan of VHI’s Best Week Ever at Helium Comedy Club. This week, I’ve got some tickets up for grabs to see Paul Mecurio of The Daily Show.

Paul will be here on June 15th and 16th, and once again, Helium gave me some tickets to giveaway. I’ve got a pair to see him on both Wednesday (15th) and Thursday (16th).

How can you win? Easy. Just leave a comment about your favorite Daily Show segment, and I’ll select two of you at random for some free tickets. You’ll find out tomorrow night, and tickets will be waiting for you at the door.

Good luck!

Paul Mecurio @ Helium Comedy Club
June 15th – 16th, 2011
www.heliumcomedy.com/index.asp