We're extremely pleased to welcome back Stitches as a cosplay guest and contest judge for ConCoction's 2023 event!

Stitches has a special connection to Cleveland Concoction. The first year of Cleveland Concoction was her first time competing as a cosplayer. Stitches won best in show that year and for the next 3 years before returning as a judge.

​Stitches has brought to life characters such as Mrs. Incredible, Phantom of the Opera, Gambit, and who could forget, Kaylee from the cult classic Firefly.


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Check out more on our website and be sure to say hi at ConCoction 2023 in March!



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Looking to attend Cleveland ConCoction's 2023 Membership driven, All-Volunteer Convention?  

Don't forget to check out registration page 

Information on all levels of mambership pre-registration for the 2023 calendar year are on our website. 

Mail-in options and group rate mail-in options are also still available. 

We'll see you at the Con!! 



2023 Membership Registration 




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Are you near or plan to be in the Akron area this weekend? 

Are you planning to attend OddMall: Expedition Elsewhere?  

Would you like to get your questions answered and get pre-registered for ConCoction's 2023 Convention?

Then come on out to Oddmall this weekend at R. Shea Brewing Company, 540 S. Main Street, Suite 214.

We'll be onsite, and ConCoction Membership prereg will be $35.00 this weekend for the 3 day convention registration, and will go up after that.

So come on out, check out all the fantastic artists, vendors, performers, and sign up with us! Don't miss the opportunity.


Oddmall:  Expedition Elsewhere  

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As the Volunteers of ConCoction look at the 2023/2024 year ahead and beyond we would like your feedback.

Looking at our past events towards membership and volunteer involvement, we'd like to know what you would like more of, what you might like us to bring back, and how we can continue to grow ConCoction as membership Organization.  

Please take a few short minutes to take this brief survey and let us know what you'd like to see more of. 



Survey closes Friday, March 10th @ 8pm 


Link:  2023 Future Planning Feedback Survey 


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​Get ready to flex your making muscles - cosplay content at ConCoction 2023 promises to be both educational and entertaining!

Returning celebrity cosplayer Knightmage will be presenting his classic Cosplay 101 talk - perfect for those just getting into cosplay or who are wanting to start making for themselves.

Mogchelle herself, who returns as the cosplay contest emcee this year, will show a hands-on demo of cosplay makeup. Time to learn how to level up one of the most underappreciated cosplay skills!

If gaming is more your speed, Stitches, past cosplay contest winner and returning judge, will be running a game show called “Stumped by Stitches”. Come see if you have what it takes to defeat such a talented maker!

First time ConCoction guest and past cosplay contest winner Big Girl Little World, along with Mogchelle, will lead a discussion about diversity in cosplay. Think you’re too old for costuming? Think you don’t look enough like your favorite character to cosplay as them? Come learn more from two of our esteemed guests!

Interested in making props and armor? Maker Fishmeal, previous cosplay contest winner, will be presenting an introduction to foamsmithing - complete with lots of photos and hands-on examples! Try and see if you can figure out what mystery material the rivets on their armor are before the secret is revealed… 

Finally, all four cosplay guests will convene in a shared panel for a Meet the Cosplay Guests event. How did they get started cosplaying? What’s their biggest piece of advice for new cosplayers? If you have questions for the cosplayers or just want to learn more about what makes them tick, this is the panel for you!

And of course we can’t forget about the main event - the cosplay masquerade on Saturday evening! Make sure to sign up Saturday morning if you’d like to compete, since you’ll need to complete pre-judging with our wonderful judges. Otherwise, watch out for the official schedule announcement so you know exactly where and when to attend the big show!


See you soon, and good luck with any last-minute costume prep. You can do it!




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Addie J King is the author of THE GRIMM LEGACY series and THE HOCHENWALT FILES series, available from Hydra Publications

Marcus V. Calvert is the author of I VIILLAIN, MURDER SAUCE as well as THE BOOK OF SECRETS series, and a Detroit native. 

Both will be authors in attendance in the ConCoction Authors Alley as well as presenting in programming panels/discussions. 

Come meet them at Cleveland ConCoction 2023! 


Cleveland ConCoction Authors Alley

2023 Authors |  Marcus Calvert  |  Addie J King  


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ConCoction 2023 welcomes Big Girl, Little World

​Please help us in welcoming Big Girl Little World as a cosplay guest and contest judge to ConCoction 2023! 

Big Girl Little World has been cosplaying since 2016 and has won: Best of Animation, Best Hero, Best Villain, and Best in Show. Big Girl Little World has cosplayed a diverse array of characters including: PaRappa The Rapper (Video Game), Terry Bogard (Fatal Fury Series), Warrior Princess Tiana (Princess and The Frog), Squirtle (Pokemon), Killer Croc (Batman Arkham Asylum), and more. All of which are self-designed and brought to life.

​In addition to her cosplay, Big Girl Little World is the author of “Jackie Laveau: The In Between” published on Amazon, planned for republication soon.

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Check out more on our website and be sure to say hi at ConCoction 2023 in March!



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Cleveland ConCoction, being an All-Volunteer run and lead organization is now opening it's election cycle for the 2023-2024 year cycle.

Every year 2 positions are voted on for those that would comprise the governing body of the organization.

Those interested do not need to currently hold a leadership position within the Organization, meaning that in a Convention Year you do not need to be a Department Lead or Second in order to submit yourself for consideration. Preference may be given to those with past experience working as a volunteer and/or member with ConCoction in good standing, or another related Convention group or Volunteer Association.

What is helpful is to have a general working knowledge in areas such as: effective communication, business skills, operational management, non-profits, volunteer organization.

Meetings are held quarterly (Hybrid), and communication is through direct email and Discord.

If you have interest in one of these open positions, send your email of interest with your contact information and the skills you'd like to share to: feedback@clevelandconcoction.org

Letters of interest accepted until April 15th, 2023

Voting will conclude by May 15th, 2023

​Newly elected Board members will begin by attending the 2Q 2023 Board Meeting in May/June 2023



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Board Member Qualifications 

• Able to attend quarterly (In person/Zoom) meetings at minimum (4 meetings a year, once a quarter) 
• Have knowledge and/or skills in one or more of the following areas: 
  • effective communication
    
  • business operation skills 
    
  • operational management
    
  • non-profits
    
  • volunteer organizations
    
• Prior experience working with and in good standing with: Cleveland ConCoction, another Volunteer run Convention, Volunteer run organization such as the SCA, or similar is preferred, but not a requirement
  
• Interest in helping grow volunteer run organizations in your local or regional community 
  

Send your email / letter of interest with your contact information and the skills you'd like to share to: feedback@clevelandconcoction.org

Letters of interest accepted until April 15th, 2023

Voting will beging on May 7th, 2023
​Voting will conclude by May 15th, 2023

​Newly elected Board members will begin by attending the 2Q 2023 Board Meeting in May/June 2023

ConCoction 2023 welcomes Knightmage!

We are once again honored and excited to welcome Knightmage to ConCoction as a cosplay guest and contest judge!

Michael “Knightmage” Wilson is an award winning International Cosplayer, Deputy Sheriff and Philanthropist from Youngstown, Ohio. Having created over 350 costumes since beginning his cosplay journey in 2012, Knightmage has had many of his creations awarded and praised in numerous publications both online and in print while being regarded as one of the most influential and diverse cosplayers in the world.

Knightmage also uses his platform and creations to bring awareness to various charitable organizations worldwide. Knightmage has been recognized for his charity efforts but most notably by receiving the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama and the White House.

Check out more on our website and be sure to say hi at ConCoction 2023 in March!



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ConCoction 2023 welcomes Mogchelle!

We are pleased to announce the return of Mogchelle to ConCoction as a cosplay guest and contest emcee!

Mogchelle started in cosplay by just being an average geek attending an anime convention in 1999. Her love for the artwork in anime, video games, and comic books made her want to bring the 2D images from the pages and screen to real life. She’s also been featured in several national and international magazines, and several online entertainment news sources for her costuming, and has done work for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Over the years she has won countless awards internationally for both craftsmanship and performance on the masters level. She also had the honor of being in the original Project Ebon Blade group by Zach Fisher during Blizzcon, which was a huge undertaking of talent from across the globe to bring Zach’s art to life!

Mogchelle is a proud alumni of The University of Hot Glue and Duct Tape! Every year, she chooses a charity organization to help raise funds for by donating a portion of the profits of her craft and 100% print sales!

Learn more on our website, and of course catch her in cosplay at ConCoction 2023!




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