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Cosplayer of the Month: Jackie the AkaiCon Panda

Per Matt AkaiCon is Nashville’s premier anime convention, taking place August 1st through 3rd featuring the mascots Jack and Jackie. Not long ago I spoke with Jackie, who previewed the second-year convention and discussed her introduction to cosplay and anime…. Continue Reading →

Hypericon Interview: Stephania Grimm

Per Matt Hypericon, Nashville’s premier speculative fiction convention, will be taking place from June 13th to June 15th at the Holiday Inn Express Airport. Vice Chairman Stephania Grimm gives a preview to the convention, looks ahead to the annual Spam… Continue Reading →

June 12, 2014

Beer with a Brewmaster: Blackstone’s Josh Garrett

Per Matt Blackstone Brewery has made a name for itself, helping kick off the craft beer craze in downtown Nashville 20 years ago. Within that timeframe, a lot of good beer has been made, along with it, many awards were… Continue Reading →

May 21, 2014

Beer with a Brewmaster: Jackalope’s Steve Wright

Per Matt Established in downtown Nashville, Jackalope Brewing Company has helped Tennessee’s craft beer scene grow exponentially. Jackalope opened its doors in 2011 and quickly created a loyal following. Continuing to promote the local microbrewery scene, I present my interview… Continue Reading →

May 19, 2014

Million Dollar Quartet at TPAC

Per Matt “Rock ‘n’ roll isn’t a fad, it’s a damn revolution.” Sam Phillips, the undisputed Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll, molded the careers of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis at Sun Records in Memphis,… Continue Reading →

May 8, 2014

MTAC Interview: Eric Stuart

Per Matt At the 2014 Middle Tennessee Anime Convention, actor/director/singer/songwriter/guitarist Eric Stuart visited the Media Suite for an interview discussing his fan-funded album contributed by many anime fans, detailing his motivation for voicing James and working on the TV show… Continue Reading →

May 6, 2014

MTAC Interview: Chii Sakurabi

Per Matt At the 2014 Middle Tennessee Anime Convention J-pop singer Chii Sakurabi visited the Media Suite for an interview discussing her latest album, designing traditional Japanese clothing, incorporating a fantasy world into her music and performing a series of… Continue Reading →

May 6, 2014

Way Late Play Date: Cult Classic Movies

Per Matt This week, Nashville’s Adventure Science Center focused its Way Late Play Date on cult-classic movies!

April 26, 2014

Beer with a Brewmaster: Mayday Brewery’s Ozzy Nelson

Per Matt: Ozzy Nelson may be a big-time jokester, but there’s one thing he never jokes about: his beer. He is always serious about crafting very good beer, although there are many zany things scattered about the brewery, including a… Continue Reading →

April 24, 2014

MTAC Interview: Holly Moore

Per Matt According to the Middle Tennessee Anime Convention, 2014 is the year of love!

April 15, 2014

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