Step Into a World of Comics, Costumes and Pop Culture at L&C’s Blazer Con

Laura Inlow

April 8, 2025

BlazerCon attendee dressed as Steve from minecraft

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is excited to host its inaugural comic and pop culture
convention, Blazer Con, from 1-8 p.m., Saturday, April 12, in the George C. Terry River Bend Arena on the
Godfrey Campus

The event is free and open to the public.
Register today at
https://lcedu.jotform.com/team/blazercon/attendee-registration to secure your
limited edition Blazer Con 2025 badge and
lanyard featuring student-designed
artwork. Badges are required for entry.
“Blazer Con is the perfect opportunity to
immerse yourself in a world of sci-fi,
fantasy, and pop culture,” Blazer Con
creator and Media Specialist Jared Smilack
said. “Whether you’re a die-hard D&D
enthusiast, a video game aficionado, or
someone who loves great food and
socializing, there’s something for everyone.”

Blazer Con will feature a diverse range of
vendors and activities.

Attendees can enjoy a variety of food options to satisfy their cravings, providing delicious bites that will keep their energy up while exploring everything the convention has to offer. With music to set the atmosphere and plenty of fun activities throughout the day, guests will leave with unforgettable memories and a renewed sense of community spirit.

The Curvy Kitty Cosplay group will host a cosplay contest from 3-5 p.m., offering prizes for the top three winners. The first-place prize includes $75 and two weekend passes to Anime STL, which will be held from April 25-27 at the St. Charles Convention Center. For more information, visit https://animestl.net/.

“We are extremely thankful to Anime STL for providing the weekend passes and to Curvy Kitty Cosplay for

organizing and leading our cosplay contest,” Smilack said. “Both groups have been invaluable resources during our convention preparation.”

Smilack expressed gratitude to the Blazer Con and Marketing & PR teams for their efforts in making this event possible.

“Blazer Con is more than just a convention,” Smilack said. “It’s a place where people can come together to celebrate the things they love. Join us for an action-packed day of fun, community and fandom!”

Visit https://www.lc.edu/blazercon.html for maps, a schedule of events, vendors, food options, and the convention’s policy and rules.

Learn more on the official Blazer Con webpage or contact Jared Smilack at jsmilack@lc.edu for more information.

Media Contact:

Jared Smilack (618) 468-3220 jsmilack@lc.edu

Laura Inlow

Laura Inlow is the staff advisor for The Bridge, Lewis and Clark Community College’s student news organization. She joined Lewis and Clark Community College’s Marketing & Public Relations department as a Media/Web Specialist in 2009 and has managed the department since 2015. As such, she oversees the marketing and public relations efforts of the college, including but not limited to enrollment marketing, advertising, college websites, social media channels, media releases, photography, graphic design, branding, and the operation of the college’s Print Shop. She has a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Eastern Illinois University. As a non-traditional student, she attended Lewis and Clark for her Associate in Applied Science degree in Web Design. Before working at LC, she was a reporter and page designer for The Telegraph newspaper in Alton for three years and continued working as a freelance reporter, designer and photographer long after making the jump to PR. She formerly taught a course in News Writing at Lewis and Clark and currently teaches Social Media Marketing online. In addition, she is the founder and advisor for the LC Scares Horror Club. https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurainlow/
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