Tuesday, February 17, 2009

18th Annual TOONIE AWARDS, March 14!



CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST HOSTS 18TH ANNUAL TOONIE AWARDS!

Cartoonists, illustrators and writers from across the Pacific Northwest will set aside their pens, paper, and pixels to convene for one glorious evening as Cartoonists Northwest (CNW) hosts their 18th Annual Toonie™ Award Banquet. The annual rite takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2009, at Ivar's Salmon House restaurant on Lake Union.

The event opens with a social hour and no-host bar at 6 PM. Dinner is at 7 PM, followed by the awards ceremony for categories such as illustration, best writer, web comics, syndicated comics, and more. Of special note will be the announcement of the club’s highest honor, the Golden Toonie™ award for the 2008 Cartoonist of the Year.

The evening program includes:
• Special Guest Speaker: Donna Barr (“The Desert Peach”; “Stinz”; and Golden Toonie™ Award for 1996 Cartoonist of the Year)!
• Musical Entertainment: The Amazing Martin Brothers (a band of, what else, cartoonists)!
• CNW Hall of Fame induction: Basil Wolverton (MAD magazine; DC Comics; Marvel Comics)!
• Awards ceremony!
• Clay Sculpture Contest!
• Silent Auction!
• Raffle!

Whether cartoonist, fan or friend, all are invited to come share the fun! Tickets: $50 for Salmon, $45 for Chicken, $40 for Vegetarian/Pasta. $5 off each if two dinners ordered. Reservations required by March 1, 2009. For reservations or information, email CartoonistsNW@aol.com or call the Toonie™ Hotline at 206.369.2123 and Maureen will be happy to help you.

About Cartoonists Northwest: Cartoonists Northwest is an association of professional and amateur cartoonists who meet monthly to network, collaborate, and promote community among local artists. Established in 1981, CNW is one of Seattle’s longest-standing organizations and boasts membership of such artists as: Lynn Johnston (“For Better or For Worse”), David Horsey (Seattle PI), John Lustig (Disney and “Last Kiss”), Brian Basset (“Adam @ Home” and “Red and Rover”), Donna Barr (“The Desert Peach” and “Stinz”) and many more.

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