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Big Lick Comic-Con hosts stars and creators this weekend
Read full article: Big Lick Comic-Con hosts stars and creators this weekendBig Lick Comic-Con in Roanoke, Virginia, is expecting nearly 12,000 attendees this weekend, featuring stars like Michael Rooker and Catherine Sutherland, and emphasizing creativity and safety.
Superheroes and supervillains unite at Big Lick Comic-Con at Roanokeโs Berglund Center
Read full article: Superheroes and supervillains unite at Big Lick Comic-Con at Roanokeโs Berglund CenterFrom zombies to superheroes, thousands of people dressed up for the Big Lick Comic Con at the Berglund Center in Roanoke.
Exclusive for WSLS Insiders: Enter to win a pair of weekend passes to Big Lick Comic-Con, photo-op with Ross Marquand
Read full article: Exclusive for WSLS Insiders: Enter to win a pair of weekend passes to Big Lick Comic-Con, photo-op with Ross MarquandWe want to say thank you to YOU โ our loyal viewers!
Big Lick Comic Con canceled for February amid coronavirus restrictions
Read full article: Big Lick Comic Con canceled for February amid coronavirus restrictionsROANOKE, Va. โ One Roanoke event is now off the books for 2021. On Monday, Big Lick Entertainment announced that Februaryโs Big Lick Comic Con is canceled. While Februaryโs event is canceled, the company is still planning to have one August 7-8. Things are going to be better than theyโve ever been,โ said Big Lick Entertainmentโs JD Sutphin. Last month, Big Lick Comic-Con happened at the Berglund Center with masks and social distancing.
Big Lick Comic-Con returns with COVID-19 prevention guidelines
Read full article: Big Lick Comic-Con returns with COVID-19 prevention guidelinesThe Big Lick Comic-Con attracted thousands of fans on both Saturday and Sunday. Organizer JD Sutphin said heโs grateful the convention could happen at all, because of COVID-19 restrictions. โI asked myself many times: โWhat was I willing to lose just to be able to get back out and have some fun for the weekend?โโ Sutphin said. Comic-Con staff constantly sanitized the event space, all of the bathroom utilities did not require touching the appliances and a temperature check was mandatory. "Thatโs for everyone: staff, exhibitors and celebrity guests.โSutphin said heโs pleased the convention could proceed because many of the vendors rely on its income.