Seventeen hundred and counting (2010)

[This is part of the "Reg Numbers" series of posts. See Registration to register online, or check your membership status. See also Reg Info.]

OMG they’re still letting people reserve rooms at the convention rate! Go to laxmarriott.com, use our group code ANIANIA before they come to their senses and close our room block!

As of 2009-12-25, 14 days before the convention, we have 1750 members pre-registered. Last year we had 1506 members this many days out, so we’re ahead by almost 250.

Pre-registration is closed. Memberships will be available starting on Thursday 2010-01-07. Full weekend memberships will be $50. One-day memberships will be $20 for Friday, $30 for Saturday, and $20 for Sunday. As always, members 14 and younger may bring a grown-up for free.

Sixteen hundred and counting (2010)

[This is part of the "Reg Numbers" series of posts. See Registration to register online, or check your membership status. See also Reg Info.]

OMG they’re still letting people reserve rooms at the convention rate! Go to laxmarriott.com, use our group code ANIANIA before they come to their senses and close our room block!

As of 2009-12-24, 15 days before the convention, we have 1648 members pre-registered.

Last year we had est. 1499 members this many days out, so we’re ahead by about 150.

Still about 24 hours left to pre-register for the convention — sign up now and save!

Six Live Program Rooms and more (2010)

More things going on at Animé Los Angeles than ever before, this year.

Live programs in LP1, LP2, LP3, LP4, LP5, and LP6. Another room for autograph sessions, and a completely different room for the Photo Studio (they’re not sharing a room this year). A room for concerts. Tabletop games, Video Games, Karaoke, and at night a Rock Band Video Game room. One room just for Maid Cafe/Host Club demos hosted by different maid/host groups.

And Friday’s turning out to be a very busy day. You’ve probably heard about the Fashion Show, Cosplay Chess, Spoony Bards performing, the other concerts in the music room, the Rum Party, dances every night. (Plus one on Day Zero during set-up, and another one Sunday during tear-down.)

And the pool deck with so many cosplay gatherings. The Con Suite, Fanzine Lounge, and Parents’ Lounge. (If you need to check in with your grown-up, if they’re hanging out there you can call 310-641-5700 or pick up a hotel phone, and ask for the Palm Desert Room.)

And of course, the Dealers Room, Artists’ Alley, Fan Tables, Costume Repair Station, art benches, and more beanbags than ever. All the trimmings.

We’re poised and ready to hit the ground running in a few short weeks. Tell your friends! Pre-registration still open until Christmas.

Fifteen hundred and counting (2010)

[This is part of the "Reg Numbers" series of posts. See Registration to register online, or check your membership status. See also Reg Info.]

As of 2009-12-20, 19 days before the convention, we have 1527 members pre-registered.

Last year we had 1390 members this many days out, so we’re ahead by about 130.

Concert Schedule, Sunday (2010)

1:30 pm, Cherry
3:00 pm, Spoony Bards

Concert Schedule, Saturday (2010)

12:00 noon, Makenai
1:30 pm, Black Crystals
2:30 pm, Traci Hines
4:00 pm, Spoony Bards
5:30 pm, Phoenix Ash

Concert Schedule, Friday (2010)

4:30 pm, Odd’s Bodkin
6:00 pm, Cristina Vee
7:30 pm, Lucine
9:00 pm, Spoony Bards (LP1/Main Stage)

Fourteen hundred and counting

[This is part of the "Reg Numbers" series of posts. See Registration to register online, or check your membership status. See also Reg Info.]

As of 2009-12-14, 25 days before the convention, we have 1419 members pre-registered.

Last year we had est. 1042 members 25 days out, so we’re ahead by about 350.

Artists’ Alley

Friday 12 pm – 7 pm
Saturday 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday 10 am – 4 pm

Hello, adventurous con-goers and welcome to Animé Los Angeles 6’s Artists’ Alley, that part of the convention where you can find everything from fan art of your favorite characters, to pins, buttons, and badges — and, if it’s up your ‘alley,’ you can even get custom art of nearly anything you can imagine. We hope that you enjoy the beautiful presentation that the art community has to offer, and that it brings fun, amusement and wonderful memories to your convention adventures.

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Schedule – Rough Outline

Here’s what we know about the convention schedule so far. Stay tuned to the website for further updates. This article will be updated from time to time as the schedule solidifies. This list is incomplete — it’s what I was able to remember off the top of my head. You can post questions in the comments, especially if I’ve overlooked some critical feature of the convention.

Thursday (Day Zero)

On-site Registration open approx 4pm. Pre-reg pickup and at-con registration will both be available.

Ice Cream Social and Dance in the evening, about 7 or 8 o’clock.

Also load-in and set-up will be happening all around. Gophers/Volunteers Desk will be open so you can get volunteer-hour credits for helping us, if you like.

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