Monthly Archive:: July 2017
Jul 07 2017
The Gaming Goat Is Coming to Eagan!
A few months ago, I spoke with the owner of a shop called the Gaming Goat that would be opening in my hometown of Woodbury. This chain of stores sells board games along with products for other hobbies like Magic: The Gathering and even accommodate to roleplaying gamers as well. Recently, I caught wind of…
Jul 07 2017
With a Great Reboot Comes Great Relatability in Spider-Man: Homecoming
My first introduction to Peter Parker was by way of a ’90s guitar riff. This was common for me back in the day, as I was prone to watching animated representations of the characters that graced the pages of my dad’s comic books. Since then, there have been several more interpretations of your friendly neighborhood…
Jul 06 2017
5 Things Not to Do When You Meet a Cosplayer of Color
CONvergence is here! And, just as with other cons, thousands of cosplayers will be sitting on and in panels, competing in games, hanging in the smoking area, and circling the party rooms. I’ve been going to conventions for many, many years, and while cons of all types have been getting better in…
Jul 06 2017
Join Twin Cities Geek at CONvergence 2017!
CONvergence is upon us, and of course, Twin Cities Geek is there! We have more going on than ever before—here’s where you can find us this year.
Badge Backers
Twin Cities Geek and Fearless Comedy Productions have teamed up again to bring you these nifty badge backers—the perfect thing to hang…
Jul 06 2017
Win $50 in Funko Collectibles from Fun.com!
CONvergence is here, and you probably have geek on the brain even more than usual. Your wallet might also be feeling a bit light on account of your convention prepping (or it will be once you visit the dealers room). Well, Twin Cities Geek is here to help—we’re giving you the chance to win $50 worth…
Jul 05 2017
Things to Do While Your Friends Are at CONvergence
This year’s CONvergence is almost here. For some of you, that means last-minute fixes to your totally stellar costume, stressing way more than you should about what panels you can and can’t make it to, and eating ramen noodles for a week so you have enough money in your bank account to buy…
Jul 04 2017
Win a Copy of Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook!
Do you love the story of Peter Pan? Did our review of Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook get you intrigued? Then this giveaway is for you—we’re giving away a free copy of Christina Henry’s new book to one lucky reader!
To enter, all of you have to do is follow @TwinCitiesGeeks on Twitter…
Jul 04 2017
Experience Unexpected Darkness in Neverland with Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook
Captain Hook is a bad guy. Peter Pan is a good guy. This is what we know, whether our education comes from Disney’s beloved Peter Pan of 1953; 1991’s Hook, in which the title character is played with dastardly relish by Dustin Hoffman; or J. M. Barrie’s plays and novels of the early 20th…
Jul 03 2017
5 Easy Recipes for Your Summer Snacking
Summertime is meant for spending time outdoors and spending as little time in the kitchen making hot food. Quick and easy summer recipes are my preferred method, especially with CONvergence in mind, picnics, and potlucks. I’ve compiled a few recipes from various sources that are amazingly…
Jul 02 2017
This Week in Geek (7/3/17–7/9/17)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 9th.
Movies in the Parks: Captain America: Civil War
What: Movies
When: Monday, July 3rd at 9:00 p.m.
Where: Nicollet Island Park
The Minneapolis Park and…