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Resistance Through Ridicule: Comics by Stephanie McMillan Stephanie McMillan will present a slide show of her latest comics and sections of her graphic novel, plus a humorous and inspirational discussion about politics, ecocide, the Evil System, and resistance. Her new graphic novel, co-created with writer Derrick Jensen, is called "As the World Burns: 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Stay In Denial" (Seven Stories Press). In the book, space aliens compete with corporations to eat the planet, bunnies are imprisoned in detention camps, and energy-efficient light bulbs fail to stop global warming. Her website is at MinimumSecurity.net. |
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Free Comic Book Day Once a year participating comic book retailers around the country try to generate interest in the medium by giving away free comics! Free Comic Book Day 2008 at TATE'S was a huge success. Probably our biggest one yet! Everyone who came in had their choice of three free Comic Book Day comics from our huge assortment of titles. We were also very proud to host member of the 501st Legion's Everglades Squad. |
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StitchBird Workshops |
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Geek Singles Night Sponsored by Bawls G33K B33R and SweetonGeeks.com; Geek Singles Night at TATE'S was a big success and lots of fun for everyone who came! There were games like Jenga, Operation, Spin the Bottle, Lightsaber Battles, Free G33K B33R Floats, lots of prizes and giveaways and speed dating! The turnout and energy of the crowd was great and we hope that everyone had a memorable experience. Perhaps even some romance blossomed! |
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TATE'S 15th Anniversary Olympic Sale!! OUTSIDE IN OUR HUGE SALE TENT: INSIDE THE STORE: SUNDAY ONLY! Join us for fun competitions all day! Compete for great prizes and discounts. Schedule of competition events can be viewed here... |
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Walk for the Animals Join TATE'S in supporting the Humane Society of Broward County in the annual Walk for the Animals event! An easy 1.25 mile walk with your animal. Yes, we've seen people walking animals other than dogs! We even saw a goat one year! This event is a lot of fun and you even get free breakfast from IHOP and free bottles of water to keep you hydrated! We are also had a prize raffle to benefit the walk! Check out the flyer on the right for more info... what was up for raffle? Orange Ringo Bear, $150 in Tate Money & $50 in Tate Money! Thank you to everyone who donated and entered our raffle! We are happy to announce that we raised over $700 for the Humane Society of Broward County! Raffle Winners: $150 TATE Bucks - Deanna Ripp / $50 TATE Bucks - Brad Weber / Orange Ringo Bear - Johnny Moy (of New York) More info about the event can be found here: www.walk4theanimals.com or contact 954-266-6827. |
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Dunny Official Trading Party for the French Dunny Series Come on by after work and pick up the latest 3” Dunny series from Kid Robot! TATE’S is proud to host one of Kid Robot’s official trading parties for this new release and will be providing lovely wine, cheese and a chance for locals to trade and meet! Trade Dunnys or anything you like! |
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Happy New Year 2008 Japanese Snack Tasting Event If you've been to one of our Japanese Snack Tasting in the past you know we really offer a big variety of stuff to taste! Salty, sweet and just plain weird! This time we tasted 5 different kinds of Pocky (!!) and a bunch of other yum yums as well! This is event was totally 100% FREE and fun! Hope you didn't miss it! It was a lot of fun and a big success! Thanks so much to everyone who came out! :-) We hope you liked it! |
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TATE'S Halloween Sale! Adults, come dressed in a costume and receive a $5 Off coupon to use after the sale. Kids in costume (under 10) will receive a special Halloween Treat! Everyone who comes in costume will be photographed for our wesbite! Don't forget to pick up your free TATE'S Halloween Sale Commemorative button, while supplies last!! OUTSIDE UNDER THE TENT (Tent is open until 6pm Sat & 4pm Sun): INSIDE THE STORE (Store is open until 9pm Sat & 5pm Sun): |
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Skull Sessions All South Florida artists were invited to participate in this massive group art show, come see the results for yourself. Runs though November 17 Featuring original artwork by: |
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Revenge of the Nerd Comics Are you a comedy fan with good taste in intelligent, original, and hilarious comedy? The Ft. Lauderdale Improv (at the Hard Rock) invites you to come out to enjoy a special showcase of refreshingly smart comedy starring some of the brightest and most creative young comedians in Florida! Your host, Lisa Corrao, along with Andrew Burnette, Ivan Hernandez, Patrick Schroeder, Mike Lawrence, and Forrest Shaw will have you laughing and thinking all at once. Warning...the night is sure to include several obscure refrences that would leave the ditzy audiences scratching their heads in confusion. So, gather up your dorkiest/coolest friends and come out to Revenge of the Nerd Comics!! Tickets are $10 + 2 drink minimum. Sponsored by TATE'S |
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Summertime Japanese Snack Tasting Event Sample a wide variety of new, weird & wonderful snacks and drinks from Japan at TATE'S Summertime JAPANESE SNACK TASTING EVENT! Don't miss this one, lots of new and exciting items to taste! We will be doing a raffle again this time and giving away a gift bag filled with wondrous Japanese snacks of all varieties! |
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TATE'S Fantastic Fourteenth Anniversary Sale Be sure to pick up a fantastic and free 'TATE'S Fourteenth Anniversary' Sale commemorative Button! ...while supplies last! OUTSIDE IN THE TENT: Graphic Novels & Manga sold at 50% OFF the Cover Price! TOYS $4 each or 3 for $10! T-SHIRTS $10 each or 3 for $25! DVDs $10 each or 3 for $25! Anime CDs $5 each or 3 for $10! Deep discounts on STATUE and other high end items. Get here early for the best selection. We don't hold anything back! INSIDE THE STORE: 10% OFF Everything else inside the store! |
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Walk for the Animals We had so much fun last year, that again in 2007 TATE’S has decided to take an active part of the Humane Society’s annual “Walk for the Animals” event. We will be forming a “pack” of customers and friends - called "TATE'S loves Mutts"! As some of you may know, Harry & Artie both came to us from the Humane Society - and we couldn’t ask for better dogs. Please join us at the walk! It is a little crazy, the dogs have a fun time and you’ll get a little excercise and you'll see a wonderful and amazing variety of animals! We hope to see you and your four-legged friend at the Walk! Donations for our pack will be accepted at the store and here, online. More info about the event can be found here: www.walk4theanimals.com or contact 954-266-6827. |
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For Love of Munny Don't miss the first show at our new gallery space!! Over 100 custom painted Munnys will be on display and for sale. There is going to be an amazing variety of work! Show will be on display through March 9, 2006. 10% of all gallery proceeds during the Munny Show will be donated to the Humane Society Walk for the Animals. (See below) |
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Japanese Snack Tasting Event #2 Sample some new, weird & wonderful snacks and drinks from Japan at TATE'S 2nd JAPANESE SNACK TASTING EVENT! If you missed out on the first one you now have a second chance! All new and exciting snacks and drinks to try!! We will be doing a raffle again this time and giving away a gift bag filled with wondrous Japanese snacks of all varieties! The second snack tasting was a great success! Over 250 people came out and tried new things!! It was the first event held in our gallery space, things went very smoothly and everyone seemed to be having a great time. |
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Signing with MELTDOWN writer, David B. Schwartz MELTDOWN tells the story of a reluctant super-hero whose own fire-based powers are killing him; melting him down from within. He's only got 7 days left to put his life in order, and to make amends for all of his regrets. The script is by Schwartz, artwork is by Wang (creator of the smash-hit indie comic "Runners"), colors by Guru-eFX, with covers by industry superstars Chris Bachalo and Greg Horn. Issue one debuts on December 6th at comic shops everywhere. Both issues of MELTDOWN are 48 pages, prestige format, with no ads. Visit www.imagecomics.com and www.myspace.com/iamtheflare for more information. MELTDOWN review in Wizard: www.wizarduniverse.com |
Photos will be posted after the event. |
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TATE'S huuuuge Halloween Sale! The halloween sale is always a fun one! Last year it was ruined by Hurricane Wilma, this year we'll make up for it!! RAIN or SHINE, we'll be there. Come early and be a part of the hilarious video we are sure to make! Don't forget to check out the video from the last sale!! Adults, come dressed in a costume and receive a $5 Off coupon to use after the sale. Kids in costume (under 10) will receive a special Halloween Treat! Make sure to have your photo taken at the sale, so you can see yourself on our website! Be semi-famous! Don't forget to pick up your free TATE'S Halloween Sale Commemorative button, while supplies last!! OUTSIDE UNDER THE TENT: INSIDE THE STORE: Visit the website of Skot Olsen |
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Japanese Snack Tasting Event Sample some new, weird & wonderful snacks and drinks from Japan at TATE'S first ever JAPANESE SNACK TASTING EVENT! Help us describe what it tastes like and enter the drawing for a FREE bag of snacks! The first of what is sure to be a fun event! FREE! |
Snack reviews posted shortly. |
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Hukilau - Celebrating the Mai Kai's 50th Anniversary!! The Hukilau 2006 enjoys its’ 5th Anniversary with a special commemoration of two important Ft. Lauderdale icons! This year the Mai-Kai celebrates 50 years of dazzling and romantic memories and the Yankee Clipper Hotel celebrates its’ iconic, star-studded 50-years on the beach. While turning back to 1956 to honor one of the greatest remaining Tiki palaces we also look forward, presenting entertainers, carvers and artists still carrying the Tiki torch. Our emphasis this year is to honor the pioneers, the beachcombers, the artists, the architects, the urban archeologists, the mixologists and the Aloha spirit that captured America in the 50’s & 60’s. TATE'S will be set up in the vendor's room (Ballroom A at the Yankee Clipper). We'll be selling art books and other fun stuff! Hours for the vendor's room are: Friday, 10/6 10am - 6pm & Saturday, 10/7 10am - 1pm. |
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JetsetFest II at Jetsetter Lounge A four day festival of retro culture!! Food, drinks, music, art and much more! No admission fee! Lots of great bands and delicious food in an amazing atmosphere. What more could you WANT?! Did you say TATE'S? TATE'S will be setting a vendor table up in the "Tiki Garden" on Saturday. Vendors will be open Saturday & Sunday 3-8pm. Check out cool stuff, all in one place! If you have never been to Jetsetter Lounge, now is the time! A wonderful restaurant and lounge... you won't want to leave and you'll WISH it was in Broward County! :-) Check out their MySpace page! |
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FREE!! ANIME & JAPANESE CULTURE CONVENTION Featuring Anime Game Shows, Cosplay Contest, Costume Contest , AMV Contest, Anime Room, Game Room and Dealers' Room! Brought to you by FIU's Anything Goes Anime Film Club. TATE'S will be set up towards the back of the dealer's room. Visit us for blowout prices on Anime DVDs, books & CDs! We'll have snacks and cold drinks too!! |
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Superhero Masquerade Ball at Jetsetter Lounge If you have never been to Jetsetter Lounge, this is a great opportunity! Jetsetter is a uniquely wonderful restaurant and lounge... you won't want to leave and you'll WISH it was in Broward County! :-) Check out their MySpace page! Tate and Amanda will be at San Diego Comicon during the event, so we won't be present to celebrate with you... but we have donated some great prizes! Go and have a "ball"!! eMail us some photos too!! |
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Asia Extreme™ at CINEMA PARADISO! Monday, May 29th at 7pm: Sponsored by TATE'S and The Sundance Channel. |
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Meet the star of the film "SURGE OF POWER"! Meet the star of the film "SURGE OF POWER" Sunday, May 28, 2:00pm at Tate's comics and you'll have a chance to win passes to that night's show!! To add to the fun, Tate’s Comic’s will host the Sunday night show at Gateway 4. Prizes will be awarded to those dressed in the most clever superhero or villain costume (think original). Tate’s Comics will award a $50 Gift Certificate as a Grand Prize, $25 to first and second runners up and Sunrise Cinemas will award a pair of tickets to the Gateway 4 every month for 6 months as part of the Grand Prize package! The film offers fun performances and cameo appearances by some of our favorite sci-fi, comic book and TV sitcom shows including: Lou Ferigno (The Incredible Hulk), Nichelle Nichols (LT. Urhua/Star Trek), Noel Neill (Lois Lane/The Adventures of Superman), Bobby Trendy (The Anna Nicole Show), Bob May (Robot/Lost in Space), Butch Patrick (Eddie/The Munsters), Lisa Loring (Wednesday/The Addams Family), Liz Sheridan (Helen/Seinfeld), Bernard Fox (Dr. Bombay/Bewitched), Len Wein (famous comic writer and creator of Wolverine), Marv Wolfman (famous comic writer and creator of Teen Titans), and Forrest Ackerman (world’s leading sci-fi authority) and many more. The camp sci-fi film has been acclaimed by press as “campy, cult science fiction - tightly packed & wholesome” -Gene Hetzel, Pulp Magazine |
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JetsetFest at Jetsetter Lounge If you have never been to Jetsetter Lounge, now is the time! A wonderful restaurant and lounge... you won't want to leave and you'll WISH it was in Broward County! :-) Check out their MySpace page! TATE'S will be setting a vendor table up in the "Tiki Garden" on Saturday. Vendors will be open Saturday & Sunday 4-7pm. |
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5th Annual FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! What is "Free Comic Book Day?" As the name implies, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world are giving away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their stores. TATE'S has participated in Free Comic Book day each year since it's inception. As in the past, we will have a board set up (inside our prop case) with all the FCBD titles displayed on it. Each customer who comes in on Saturday, May 6th may have their choice of THREE of the FCBD titles! For FREE! FREE! FREE! We will have many "Free Comic Book Day" titles available to choose from. Check out their website link at the right for LOADS more info! |
Check out the official Free Comic Book Day website for more information! |
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You're Invited to our 13th Anniversary Sale! You don’t want to miss this gigantic sale-a-bration of TATE’S 13th Anniversary! OUTSIDE UNDER THE TENT: INSIDE THE STORE: Visit the website of Justin Degarmo |
Visit the TATE'S 13th Anniversary Cafe Press Shop! |
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FOR THE LOVE OF PETE Benefit Concert & Art Auction REVOLUTION, Fort Lauderdale will be hosting "For the Love of Pete;" a night of art, music, birthday celebration and good times to benefit our good friend and local artist, Peter Giovenco (www.petergiovenco.com). In the last decade, Pete has become one of the most talented, well known artists and metal sculptors in South Florida and a vital member of the growing local art scene. In October 2005, Peter was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and has since undergone surgery, daily radiation and chemotherapy. As he fights this battle, he is no longer able to create his visionary sculptures along with modern furniture and incredible commissioned works. The local art and entertainment community is joining forces to help Pete through this difficult time by holding a fundraising event which will include a silent art auction, featuring fine works by local and other national artists, from 4:00 PM until midnight, entertainment will be provided by some of the hottest bands in South Florida. All of the artwork and entertainment is being donated by the artists and performers, with the proceeds to benefit Peter's living and medical expenses until he overcomes this disease and re-claims his place in the art community. Find it in your heart to take a stand, join this effort and For the Love of Pete, let him know he is not alone in his struggle. LIVE PERFOMANCES BY: THE PANIC, TRAPPED BY MORMONS, MAP OF THE UNIVERSE, THE LIVID KITTENS, DOOMS DE POP, TOWN DRUNK. TIMB + special performance by THE FETISH FACTORY DANCERS SILENT ART AUCTION OF ORIGINAL WORK BY: PETER GIOVENCO, SAS CHRISTIAN, DON SHEARER, DAVID "LEBO" LEBATARD, COLIN CHRISTIAN, FACTION, SKOT OLSEN, STEVE STICHT, N. SATTERFIELD, FRANCESCO LOCASTRO If you ever wanted to purchase artwork by these great artists but weren't able to afford it. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!!! To make an online donation via PayPal, please visit the following link: www.petergiovenco.com. To send a donation by mail: send a check or money order made out to "Peter Giovenco" to: Peter Giovenco, Attn.: Benefit, 247 SW 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Sponsored by TATE'S. |
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Walk for the Animals This year, TATE’S has decided to take an active part of the Humane Society’s annual “Walk for the Animals” event. We will be forming a “pack” of customers and friends.As some of you may know, Harry & Artie both came to us from the Humane Society - and we couldn’t ask for better dogs. Dogs without homes are heartbreaking, the potential for their unconditional love untapped. You can’t take them all home, but you can help them!Please join us at the walk! It is a little crazy, the dogs have a fun time and you’ll get to see a wonderful and amazing variety of animals! It is a great way to spend a morning... :-) We hope to see you and your four-legged friend at the Walk! Donations for our pack will be accepted at the store and here, online. • Join our “TATE’S loves Mutts!!” Pack More info about the event can be found here: www.walk4theanimals.com or contact 954-266-6827. |
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In-Store Signing with Rich Koslowski Rich Koslowski has worked in the animation and comic book field since 1990. He got his start at Archie Comics as an Inker and has since evolved into a freakin' genius! "It's true," Koslowski was quoted to say, "I'm an incredibly intelligent and talented human being. Strong, too. "His proudest accomplishments thus far in his short but illustrious career include the three Eisner nominations he received for his work on his self-published parody title THE 3 GEEKS (which later became GEEKSVILLE), his first graphic novel with Top Shelf Productions, THREE FINGERS, which earned him an Ignatz Award and throngs of beautiful groupies (mostly female), and his latest graphic novel (also published by Top Shelf) entitled THE KING! He's currently working on an illustrated novella tentatively entitled THE LIST and taking a newly found interest in the personal grooming of his body hair (which is, in fact, unusual since he's not all that hairy). Rich lives in Wisconsin with his wife Sandy (who helps on all his projects) and their lovely little girl, Stella. "We hate the weather here, sure...it absolutely sucks," said Koslowski, "but, y'know, we'd feel terribly guilty moving away what with both sets of grandparents still...y'know...alive. We're just kind of...y'know...uh...waiting." |
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