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Cleveland ConCoction 2020 Convention is Canceled

3/11/2020

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Each year the amazing Cleveland ConCoction team of Volunteers works their hardest to do right by friends, family, and fans that come together for our event in Northeast, Ohio. We strive to create a community and a place for all of us to gather, be ourselves and make memories with those who matter to you most. 


We have been closely monitoring the situation around the COVID-19 coronavirus in Ohio, and after seemingly endless hours of conversation internally, as well as consultation with the hotel management and local government officials, we have decided that we must cancel next weekend’s Cleveland ConCoction 2020 Convention (Cleveland ConCoction 7).  

We did absolutely everything that we could to run the event as planned, but ultimately, we are following the guidance of the local public health officials indicating that “mass gatherings” should now be avoided. While this was a heart-wrenching decision, the ongoing public health emergency simply makes it impossible for the event to go forward as planned. Neither are we able to postpone or reschedule for later in the year. Have no fear, however, as we will certainly be back in 2021!


Our hearts go out to the entire Cleveland ConCoction Community, and everyone impacted by the COVID-19 virus. Our team was incredibly excited to see you at ConCoction next week, however, you all (presenters, fans, artists, vendors, game masters, and more) are what makes our community so very special - after all we are “By the Fans, for the Fans”, and your happiness, health and safety are our first priority. 


We know that this decision will greatly impact many of our individual creators, small businesses and service workers. To those whose careers depend on events like Cleveland ConCoction - we will do everything that we can over the coming days and weeks to highlight your work and we ask that our entire community support you as we realize your personal livelihoods will likely be impacted by our event and others.  


To all of our members – we will be contacting pre-registered members regarding refunds, roll overs, and pre-registration for 2021. We appreciate your patience and understanding. All reservations under the hotel block will be automatically cancelled.  There will be no need to contact The Bertram in order to cancel your reservations for this event.


Cleveland ConCoction is resolutely determined to return in 2021 and we are working closely with The Bertram Inn and Conference Center in Aurora. As soon as possible we will open early pre-registration online as there will not be the possibility of a Sunday onsite membership pre-registration this year. 

We sincerely appreciate all the messages that we have received over the course of the past week. Your questions, comments and feedback and support were valuable in helping us to come to this decision.

​Stay tuned to our website and social media on Facebook and Twitter for additional information about when we will next see you all in 2021!





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Amazon Smile Donations: Thank you!

2/27/2020

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We just wanted to to say a small thank you to Everyone that chose to donate to Cleveland ConCoction through Amazon Smile in the 4Q of 2019.

Through those efforts we raised $13.33 towards ConCoction's events and community efforts. Combined with the prior quarters, we raised just over $32 for the year of 2019 through smile.amazon.com. 
It might not seem like much, but every little bit helps an all volunteer run organization like ours.

If you would like to donate to us in the future in this way, please choose our group through Amazon's search functions. 

If you'd like to donate to us directly you can use the PayPal donate button on the front page of our website.
If you'd like to become a sponsor, send us an email to conchair@clevelandconcoction.org & publicity@clevelandconcoction.org. 




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Important Dates 2019 - 2020

12/17/2019

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It's now the end of 2019, and 2020 is fast approaching. 

We wanted to make sure you knew about several upcoming events and deadlines so that you can mark them on your calendars: 

December 2019 
  • 17th - Volunteers Meeting @ Critical Hit Games 
  • 27th - Programming Signup Ends 

January 2020 
  • 11th - Volunteers Holiday Party 
  • 14th - Volunteers Meeting @ Panera Rocky River 
  • ​15th - GM Signups Close for Program Print
  • 30th - Program Book deadline (All Depts & Ads) 
  • 30th - Custom Ribbon order deadline 

February 2020
  • 11th - Volunteers Meeting @ Critical Hit Games
  • 15th - ALL GM Signups Close 
  • 16th - Player Signups Open 
  • 21st - 2020 Membership Registration Ends 
  • 23rd - All Swag Bag Items Due 

March 2020 
  • 10th - (Tentative) Volunteers Meeting @ Critical Hit 
  • 20-22 - Cleveland ConCoction (ConCoction 7)

April 2020 
  • 21st - Volunteers Meeting @ Panera Rocky River

For more details see: 
  • Calendar of Events
  • Facebook Group Events



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ConCoction 7 welcomes Lar DeSouza

12/13/2019

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The Volunteers and Friends here at Cleveland ConCoction 2020 are pleased to welcome Guest Artist Lar DeSouza. 

Well known for his work with Blind Ferret webcomics with ongoing projects like 2008 Shuster Award winner "Looking for Group" and "Least I Could Do", Lar is always drawing.
​Lar has also been the recipient of the Prix Aurora Award for Artistic Achievement in Canadian Science Fiction among other awards for his work in caricature and cartoon artwork. 

To learn more about Lar DeSouza, his work and projects, visit his page on our site and come see him in in our Art Show at ConCoction 7. 


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ConCoction 7 @ Starbase Indy

11/27/2019

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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and many of us will be spending time with family and friends, celebrating the things we are grateful for including good harvest, good community, and a good start to the holidays. 

We'll be at Starbase Indy spending second Thanksgiving with some of our Geek Family, spreading the message of what ConCoction is, what ConCoction 2020 will be, and letting them know how awesome they are and we are. 

We will also be doing some recorded and live video for them to help promote both conventions, as Starbase Indy is also an all Fan Run Community event. 

Interested in traveling to a new place this weekend? 
Come visit us on the Starbase! 
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ConCoction 7 welcomes Wild Mercy

11/25/2019

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The friends and volunteers here at Cleveland ConCoction's 2020 Convention (aka ConCoction 7) wish to welcome featured music guests, Wild Mercy! 

The two time Best Performance nominees and 2012 Best Performance Pegasus Award winning group is a welcome addition to our musical guests in 2012.

Comprised of performers Sally Childs-Helton, Barry Childs-Helton, Jen Midkiff, and Debbie Gates, they call their music something like "neo-Celtic-powered post-industrial electro-acoustic folk-rock with jazz influences and freeform choral structure" but agree that it's always more fun to make music than to label it.

We look forward to having them with us for their first time at ConCoction 2020 during performances, panels, workshops, and open filks. 


Wild Mercy on Facebook
Wild Mercy on Twitter


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ConCoction at WindyCon

11/13/2019

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​WindyCon is coming again this weekend in Lombard, IL. 

website:  Windycon.org

Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/520431905372579/

We will be there with a one night quiet party on Friday in Room 1333 talking up ConCoction's 2020 Convention, as well offering some music, tasty drinks and even tastier foods.

We'll see you at WindyCon! 

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ConCoction's Quest at NyanCon

10/1/2019

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NyanCon is coming again this weekend on Saturday only to Lakeland Community College in Kirkland, OH. 

website: https://nyancon.org 

Facebook Event:
www.facebook.com/events/266343247640468/

We will be there handing out information about  ConCoction's 2020 convention, taking photos of so many fantastic Cosplay, and we'll have the book exchange with us. 
Be sure to stop by and say 'Ohayou'! 
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Thank you to The Bookshop In Lakewood!

2/12/2019

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The Volunteers of Cleveland ConCoction 2019 would like to thank The Bookshop in Lakewood for their continued support of Your local convention, it's members, as well as our 2019 Guest Author. 

The Bookshop in Lakewood has been a 3-5 year supporter of the convention, as well as several of our game day food drive events over the years. 

Be sure to say hello to them in Authors Alley this year, or visit their storefront in Lakewood. 

The Bookshop in Lakewood 
15014 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107 
216-221-5222 
Facebook:  The Bookshop in Lakewood 
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Thank you Critical Hit Games!

2/7/2019

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The Volunteers of Cleveland ConCoction 2019 would again like to thank your Sponsors at Critical Hit Games for supporting Your local fan run, all volunteer run convention. 

This year they will be again sponsoring the convention's swag bags - this time with an upgrade!

These will be cloth bags emblazoned with the Critical Hit Logo on one side and ConCoction's logo on the other. Perfect for carrying your newest game acquisition, cosplay project, autographed books, and more!  

Quantities on these bags will be limited but Our gratitude has no end. 

Facebook:  Critical Hit Games 
Critical Hit Games 
13433 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118  
phone: 216-371-2748
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