Con-Fusion 2023: The Hero’s Journey at Cesar Chavez Public Library | Kids Out and About Phoenix <

Con-Fusion 2023: The Hero’s Journey at Cesar Chavez Public Library


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 04/22/2023
Children can make pirate crafts and teens can make enchanted tea lights. All crafts available while supplies last. D & D and table top gaming will be ongoing throughout the day. Author panels will be held at 10:00, 1:00 and 3:00. Featured author's books will be available for purchase, and you may be able to have your books signed by the authors hanging out in the “Author Lounge”.

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In the Park: Local artists and artisans will have Fantasy and Adventure merchandise for sale.  Wandering minstrels add ambience as you shop or get your face painted.  Mermaids, pirates, fairies and a giant kraken will be available for photo ops.  The stage area will feature performances by belly dancers, sword fighters, fire breathers and more! Need a rest during your adventure? Don't forget to take a break and check out the Food trucks in the parking lot. Cosplay is encouraged, but please leave all prop weapons at home. 

 

Featured Author panels

10:00     Monsters and Mythology: Advice from authors to help you competently incorporate myths into your fiction.

Amylynn Bright, Dani Hoots,  Alica McKenna, Erin Quinn, Ron Tobin

 

1:00        Location, Location, Location: How to build worlds in Urban, Alt, Historica, or high fantasy genres. 

Dito Abbott, Tam Chronin, Connie Cockrell, Erin Quinn

 

3:00        Found Families:  Creating a tribe with a focus on group dynamics in fiction and game play.

K.A. Bledsoe, Tam Chronin, Andrea Rittschof, Jenn Windrow, Jason Youngdale 

 

Featured performers and booths:  The DREAD Fleet, bint Hazine Belly Dancers, Dragon & Wolf Designs, Duncan's Books & More, Fox Craft Apothocary, DCompany, Alex Naomi Studios, Suzi's Artworks, Mermaid Alaina Wodzinski, musician Mark Greenawalt, Jumping JLo’s Dessert Truck, WIFFY’S Hot Dogs & More and more!


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Organization:

Cesar Chavez Library

Location:

3635 W. Baseline Rd.
Phoenix, AZ, 85339
United States

Phone:

(602) 262-4636
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The event has already taken place on this date: 
04/22/2023
Time: 
10am - 4pm