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Kids Need to Read Geek Prom
Sponsored by Bookmans
Hosted at Phoenix Comicon

Saturday, May 25, 2013
9:00 PM–1:00 AM
Phoenix Comicon
Hyatt Regency Phoenix Ballroom
Phoenix, AZ

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Don't miss the annual Kids Need to Read Geek Prom, sponsored by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange and hosted at Phoenix Comicon. As the signature event of the convention, an entire ballroom is devoted to the KNTR Geek Prom, enabling throngs of Geekanoids to attend this quirky soiree.

Due to the Geekerosity of our Geektabulous friends at Bookmans, all proceeds benefit Kids Need to Read, a foundation that does not discriminate against Geeks, Dweebs, or Nerds. This is the Big Bang Party! Expect Geektastic music and dancing, tons of prizes, special guests, a live Geek auction, brit-themed decorations and photo sets, a Geek-o-tron, Fashion Geektacular, and crowning of the 2013 KNTR Geek Monarchs.

The theme for Geek Prom 2013 is BRIT GEEK. Dress in your Geeky best and enter the Fashion Geektacular to vie for the titles of Geek King, Geek Queen, Geek Prince, and Geek Princess! Any appropriate Geek attire may be modeled during the Fashion Geektacular, including the themes of CLASSIC GEEK (dweeb, nerd, etc.), CONTEMPORARY GEEK (superhero, video game character, etc.), or BRIT GEEK (Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, Shaun of the Dead, Austin Powers, etc.). The Royal Geek Monarchs are serenaded to Geeks of America each year by Geekariffic performer Steven Riley. New this year: Judging for the Fashion Geektacular will take place prior to the Geek Prom on Saturday, May 25th, starting at 2:00 PM in the Sundance Room on the first floor of the Hyatt. Contestants will participate in a final strut on the catwalk during the prom, followed by the crowning of the winners as the 2013 Geek Monarchs.

Have your stylin' photo taken under the magnificent edifice renowned in all of Geekdom as the Geek Arch or the full-scale T.A.R.D.I.S. replica.

The finest of Geekola will be played for your auditory and dancing pleasure. Geeky dancing is the norm, so no need to worry about emulating John Travolta . . . unless Travolta-emulating is your heart's desire. Anything goes at the KNTR Geek Prom, except bullying, which will get you tossed out of the Geeky Gates!

Geeksages, Geekonnieres, Geek Blinkies, and Ray Guns will be available for a small donation at the KNTR booth (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) and at the door, while quantities last. Dress code is Geek casual or formal—real Geeks won't even need a costume!

Come celebrate the Glory of Geek at this don't miss Geek Gala every Memorial Day weekend, only at the inimitable Phoenix Comicon!

Ticketing Information for Kids Need to Read Geek Prom 2013

Only 1,000 tickets will be offered for the Geek Prom and are available now at the Phoenix Comicon website. They are only $15 each when purchased prior to the convention. Ticket price will be $20 each if purchased during the convention at the Kids Need to Read booth. Due to the generosity of our supremely Geektacular sponsor, Bookmans, your ticket will include a photo op underneath the glorious new Geek Arch or the T.A.R.D.I.S. replica at no extra charge! One free photo op per ticket holder; image files will be available on Flickr after the convention. Your ticket will have a unique barcode that you will redeem at the door of the Geek Prom. Geek Prom tickets may be purchased at a different time than Phoenix Comicon memberships, but you must have a Phoenix Comicon membership to attend the Geek Prom. Cash bar. Rated PG-13. Do not miss out on the Saturday Night Big Event of Phoenix Comicon!

Twitter Feed: #KNTRGeekProm

Presenting Sponsor

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange

Hosting Sponsor

Phoenix Comicon

Prize Sponsors

ThinkGeek
Threadless

Hosts

Denise Gary—Kids Need to Read
Gus Matos—Arizona Avengers

Deejay

DJ s.alien Aaron Moore—Post Mortem Creations

Fashion Geektacular Judges

Lori Cothrun—Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
Wynter Holden—Phoenix New Times
James A. Owen—Author, Illustrator
Jonathan Simon—Lightning Octopus