PANEL/SPACE Parties

PANEL is sponsoring two parties the weekend of SPACE. I'll probably miss the first but attend the second. Should be a good time. Image by Tom Williams, press release from Tony Goins.

To celebrate the 2-day Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo, Columbus’ own Panel Collective is planning two days of parties.

Friday, Feb. 29 – Monkey’s Retreat

Join us for an art show and mixer at Monkey’s Retreat in Columbus’ Short North area. Monkey’s Retreat has been Columbus's best source of underground comix, art books, martial arts supplies and more since 1975 – a perfect match for SPACE. We’ll have a keg, but once that’s cashed there are several cool bars and clubs within walking distance.

Monkey’s Retreat
1202 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43201
8 – 11 p.m.

Saturday, March 1 – Momo2

Panel is taking you back to Momo2 for this year’s SPACE party. Momo2 features bowling, billiards, karaoke, bubble tea and a fine collection of Asian gifts and novelties. Momo has easy access to highways and several restaurants and bars nearby.

Momo2
2885 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
8 p.m. - ???

Panel is a Columbus-based group of writers and artists. It features several working comics professionals, and it will debut its 11th anthology, PANEL: Work at SPACE.

SPACE, the Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo, runs March 1-2 at the Aladdin Shrine Temple. It brings dozens of the best regional and national small press comics.

Unmasked - Mid Ohio Con party

For the second year, PANEL is hosting a pre-party before Mid-Ohio Con. The free party will take place on Friday, November 23, from 8 PM till midnight. The venue for this event will once again be the awesome Underground at Barley's Brewing Company Ale House No. 1.

• The free party is open to all comic fans, pros, exhibitors, attendees, and friends and family.


• New this year: Live Art Throwdown! Show off your art skills. All artwork will be auctioned at the con, with proceeds donated to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and The Hero Initiative.


• Barley's is directly across from the convention center at 467 North High St.


• Below is the show poster, featuring artwork by the insanely talented Tom Williams.