Anime Detour congoers! Did you know that Anime Twin Cities, the parent organization of Anime Detour, also sponsors multiple events throughout the year? Our Social Outreach Services team is hard at work year-round to provide fun and informational activities for all anime fans to enjoy while we wait for the next convention. Here are some of the events we have coming up!
Cherry Tree Celebration and Kite Flying
Anime Twin Cities, Inc. is going to Como for the Cherry Tree Celebration with expert kite fliers. We will meet at 8:30 AM at Como Park by the Mannheimer Memorial on the corner of North Lexington Parkway and Estabrook Street. At 9 AM there will be a tree-planting ceremony, followed by a kite-flying demonstration by Seikoo and Akiko Nakamura of Nagasaki at 10 AM. At 2 PM there will be a kite-making workshop.
"The Saint Paul – Nagasaki Sister City Committee is raising money to support two cultural exchanges in 2015–our 60th anniversary as Sister Cities! SPNSCC’s logo is of hata kites from Nagasaki and we have been long time supporters of the Sansei Yonsei Kai dance group. Seiko Nakamura, kite flyer extraordinaire, is coming from Nagasaki to give our 60th celebration a flying start the weekend of June 6, 2015. He will fly his hata kites over the cherry trees at Como Park on Saturday, June 6, and again on Sunday, June 7. Nakamura-san came to the Twin Cities about 15 years ago and we are thrilled he will come again." -- Saint Paul Nagasaki Sister City Committee
Date: June 6th
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Como Park in Saint Paul.
Cost: There is an activity fee for the kite-making.
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/769218563191646/
On Meetup.com: http://www.meetup.com/Anime-Twin-Cities-Social-Outreach-Services/events/222402615/
Vali-Hi Drive-In - June
Once again ATC is going to the Vali-Hi Drive In in Lake Elmo! We’ll be bringing the grill, as well as burgers and brats, but we’ll need plenty of people to eat them! We have no idea what the movies will be, but the box office opens at 7 and the movies begin at dusk! Bring lawn chairs, maybe a boombox or two, and blankets (it gets cold at 3am!), and any treats you think you might like. Kids and (leashed) dogs are welcome! Tickets are $8.50 a person, and we hope to see you there!
Date: June 19th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Vali-Hi Drive-In theater, 11260 Hudson Blvd in Lake Elmo.
Cost: $8.50 for three movies.
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1640103896202812/
On Meetup.com: http://www.meetup.com/Anime-Twin-Cities-Social-Outreach-Services/events/222380865/
July Kotatsu
Anime Twin Cities presents its monthly open hangout night! Bring games, cards, writing, knitting, any other hobby that suits you. Or just bring yourself and join us around a table for good company and good conversation. This is a public gathering; come relax with your friends at ATC. Look for the host wearing a blue armband with the ATC logo.
Date: July 7th
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Location: IHOP, 2231 Killebrew Drive in Bloomington behind the Mall of America.
Cost: Food is at your own expense.
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1567508523506408/
On Meetup.com: http://www.meetup.com/Anime-Twin-Cities-Social-Outreach-Services/events/221757366/
ATC Cosplay Picnic
Back for a second year, it's our summer cosplay picnic! If you like cosplay, photography, or just hanging out with other anime fans, join us at Como Park on July 18th for an evening of fun. Cosplay is encouraged, but not required - you are welcome in or out of costume. ^_^
This is primarily a potluck event. Please bring something to share with the group. ATC will be providing some meat on the grill and water, but once it's gone, it's gone. We have several games and activities planned, but if you have any ideas, let us know!
We have reserved the West Picnic Shelter, on Midway Parkway near Hamline Ave. This event will go on rain or shine.
Park map: http://www.stpaul.gov/DocumentCenter/View/67807
Date: July 18th
Time: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: West Picnic Grounds at Como Park in St. Paul.
Cost: Free!
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1072515129445222/
On Meetup.com: http://www.meetup.com/Anime-Twin-Cities-Social-Outreach-Services/events/222402688/
Vali-Hi Drive-In - July
Once again ATC is going to the Vali-Hi Drive In in Lake Elmo! We’ll be bringing the grill, as well as burgers and brats, but we’ll need plenty of people to eat them! We have no idea what the movies will be, but the box office opens at 7 and the movies begin at dusk! Bring lawn chairs, maybe a boombox or two, and blankets (it gets cold at 3am!), and any treats you think you might like. Kids and (leashed) dogs are welcome! Tickets are $8.50 a person, and we hope to see you there!
Date: July 24th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Vali-Hi Drive-In theater, 11260 Hudson Blvd in Lake Elmo.
Cost: $8.50 for three movies.
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/681983218596725/
On Meetup.com: http://www.meetup.com/Anime-Twin-Cities-Social-Outreach-Services/events/222380884/
Tsuinshi Anime Club
Anime Twin Cities and the Geek Partnership Society have joined forces to bring a little bit of the fun to you twice a month (second and fourth Friday) with this cosponsored anime club. We will be showing various anime movies and series.
Upcoming Dates: June 12th, June 26th, July 10th, July 24th
Time: 8:30 PM
Location: Geek Partnership Society, Suite 106 in the Waterbury building at the intersection of Central and Broadway. 1121 Jackson St NE. Enter through door C.
Cost: Free!
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tsuinshi/
You can always find all of our confirmed events on the Anime Twin Cities website, our Facebook page, or the SOS Meetup group:
http://animetwincities.org/
https://www.facebook.com/AnimeTwinCities
http://www.meetup.com/Anime-Twin-Cities-Social-Outreach-Services/
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