Quinni-Con
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| Quinni-Con | |
|---|---|
 The official Quinni-Con 2013 logo | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Anime, Manga, Pop culture, Multi-genre |
| Venue | Quinnipiac University York Hill Campus, Rocky Top Student Center |
| Location(s) | Hamden, Connecticut |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2012 |
| Attendance | 701 in 2013 |
| Organized by | Quinnipiac University Anime Club |
| Website | |
| http://www.quinni-con.com/ | |
Quinni-Con is an annual two day anime fan convention held during March or April at the Rocky Top Student Center on the Quinnipiac University York Hill Campus in Hamden, Connecticut. The convention features a number of events which include a tea café, video programming rooms, a dealers' alley (combination artists' and vendors' alley), guest speakers, a video game room, and a dance.[1][2] Quinni-Con was created and is run by the Quinnipiac University Anime Club, and the name of the event is derived from the school.
History
The first Quinni-Con was held in 2012. The event founder, Jennifer Andreozzi, was president of the Quinnipiac University Anime Club, and the club is responsible for conceptualizing, coordinating, and running the convention.[3] The event does not charge for admittance or hospitality,[4] instead collecting donations for Child's Play.[5][6]
Event History
| Date | Location | Atten. | Guest |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 28–29, 2012 | Quinnipiac University York Hill Campus, Rocky Top Student Center Hamden, Connecticut |
520 | Lisle Wilkerson, Jessi Nowack, Michael Hecht,[2][7] Savan Gupta, Steam-Funk. |
| April 20–21, 2013 | Quinnipiac University York Hill Campus, Rocky Top Student Center Hamden, Connecticut |
701 | Chris Cason, Jessi Nowack, Michael Hecht, The 501st Legion, The Asterplace, Savan Gupta, Steam-Funk.[8][9] |
| March 1–2, 2014 | Quinnipiac University York Hill Campus, Rocky Top Student Center Hamden, Connecticut |
Mike Pollock, Chris Patton, Jessi Nowack, Michael Hecht, Jerry Pakalinsky, Rusty Gilligan, Jim Taylor, The 501st Legion, Crunk Witch.[10] |
See also
References
- ↑ "Quinni-Con FAQ". Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Quinni-Con 2012 Information". Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- ↑ Scinto, Rich (April 30, 2012). "Quinni-Con Draws over 400 to Quinnipiac". Retrieved April 14, 2013.
- ↑ Wagner, Anna (May 2, 2012). "Quinni-Con Draws over 400 to Quinnipiac". Retrieved April 14, 2013.
- ↑ "Child's Play Charity Events Calendar: Events Calendar Quinni-Con 2012". Retrieved April 14, 2013.
- ↑ "Child's Play Charity Events Calender: Events Calendar Quinni-Con 2013". Retrieved April 14, 2013.
- ↑ "2012 Special Guests". Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ↑ "2013 Special Guests". Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ↑ "Anime Cons Quinni-Con 2013 Information". Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- ↑ "2014 Special Guests". Retrieved October 11, 2013.
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