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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Unearth the Unexpected: The Oddities and Curiosities Expo Descends on Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brace yourselves for the strangest and most exciting event of the year as The Oddities and Curiosities Expo, the ultimate celebration of all things peculiar and extraordinary, returns to Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Philadelphia, PA on August 16th and 17th. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased at The Oddities and Curiosities Expo is a one-of-a-kind traveling showcase that brings together hundreds of oddity vendors and artists from across the country, creating a playground for the strange and unusual. Here, the weird, wonderful, and downright bizarre unite in a fascinating display of the extraordinary, providing a platform for vendors and artists to connect with a community of like-minded individuals. The event will travel coast to coast, visiting 40 cities in the United States and Canada in 2025. Attendees can browse and shop for rare and unique items, including taxidermy, preserved animal specimens, dark artistry, original horror and Halloween-inspired artwork, antiques, metaphysical accoutrements, handcrafted oddities, skulls, bones, and funeral collectibles. Beyond shopping, the expo offers an immersive experience with photo opportunities, tarot readings, sideshow performances, and various concessions to keep attendees entertained throughout the day. Founded in Oklahoma by Michelle and Tony Cozzaglio, The Oddities and Curiosities Expo has hosted hundreds of events across North America, recognizing a growing demand for this unique large-scale gathering. "We created this expo to give odd small businesses and artists a space where they can thrive," said Michelle. "Our goal is to build a community where people feel safe to be themselves, surrounded by like-minded folks who appreciate the weird and wonderful." With its strong DIY ethos and a commitment to excellence, the expo continues to grow year after year. "Our success comes from working with the best exhibitors in the world and curating every event to deliver exactly what our attendees want to see," Michelle added. "We're always looking for ways to evolve and make the experience even better for both our exhibitors and our guests." As the original, curated event of its kind, the Oddities and Curiosities Expo remains the leading destination for the wonderfully of The Oddities and Curiosities Expo can also purchase tickets to a day-long taxidermy class where they can learn to make their own full-sized taxidermy mount, which will vary by city, or insect pinning classes. In all classes, hosted by The Sleeping Sirens, students will work with sustainably sourced specimens to learn the basics of taxidermy and entomology and will be provided with a variety of tools and materials. It is important to note: All animals in the taxidermy class and other parts of the show – like preserved specimens – are sourced ethically and died of natural causes. EVENT INFO The Oddities and Curiosities Expo will take place Saturday, August 16th from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, August 17th from 10am to 4pm at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at 100 Station Ave, Oaks, PA 19456. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. The event is all ages - however, parents are advised to use their best judgment about if their children should attend. Tickets can be purchased at The Raccoon Taxidermy Class will be held on Saturday, August 16th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for $325. The Beetles and Spiders Beginner Entomology Class sessions will be held on Sunday, August 17th, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and again from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM for $150. All classes will be hosted by Heather Clark of Sleeping Sirens Art & Oddities with built in breaks for lunch and exploring the expo. Materials and tools are provided, and tickets include admission to the expo. For additional information, follow The Oddities and Curiosities Expo on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. ContactDayna Castillopress@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Oddities & Curiosities Expo Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Step Into the Strange: Oddities Expo Transforms San Antonio
Enjoy a showcase of all things weird. SAN ANTONIO, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brace yourselves for the strangest and most exciting event of the year as The Oddities and Curiosities Expo, the ultimate celebration of all things peculiar and extraordinary, visits Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX for the first time on August 2nd and 3rd. Tickets start at $14 and can be purchased at The Oddities and Curiosities Expo is a one-of-a-kind traveling showcase that brings together hundreds of oddity vendors and artists from across the country, creating a playground for the strange and unusual. Here, the weird, wonderful, and downright bizarre unite in a fascinating display of the extraordinary, providing a platform for vendors and artists to connect with a community of like-minded individuals. The event will travel coast to coast, visiting 40 cities in the United States and Canada in 2025. Attendees can browse and shop for rare and unique items, including taxidermy, preserved animal specimens, dark artistry, original horror and Halloween-inspired artwork, antiques, metaphysical accoutrements, handcrafted oddities, skulls, bones, and funeral collectibles. Beyond shopping, the expo offers an immersive experience with photo opportunities, tarot readings, sideshow performances, and various concessions to keep attendees entertained throughout the day. Founded in Oklahoma by Michelle and Tony Cozzaglio, The Oddities and Curiosities Expo has hosted hundreds of events across North America, recognizing a growing demand for this unique large-scale gathering. "We created this expo to give odd small businesses and artists a space where they can thrive," said Michelle. "Our goal is to build a community where people feel safe to be themselves, surrounded by like-minded folks who appreciate the weird and wonderful." With its strong DIY ethos and a commitment to excellence, the expo continues to grow year after year. "Our success comes from working with the best exhibitors in the world and curating every event to deliver exactly what our attendees want to see," Michelle added. "We're always looking for ways to evolve and make the experience even better for both our exhibitors and our guests." As the original, curated event of its kind, the Oddities and Curiosities Expo remains the leading destination for the wonderfully of The Oddities and Curiosities Expo can also purchase tickets to a day-long taxidermy class where they can learn to make their own full-sized taxidermy mount, which will vary by city, or insect pinning class. In all classes, hosted by The Sleeping Sirens, students will work with sustainably sourced specimens to learn the basics of taxidermy and entomology and will be provided with a variety of tools and materials. It is important to note: All animals in the taxidermy class and other parts of the show – like preserved specimens – are sourced ethically and died of natural causes. EVENT INFO The Oddities and Curiosities Expo will take place Saturday, August 2nd from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, August 3rd from 10am to 4pm at Henry B. González Convention Center at 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX. Tickets are $14 in advance or $15 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. The event is all ages - however, parents are advised to use their best judgment about if their children should attend. Tickets can be purchased at The Jackalope Taxidermy Class will be held on Saturday, August 2nd, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for $225. The Beetles and Spiders Beginner Entomology Class sessions will be held on Sunday, August 3rd, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and again from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM for $150. All classes will be hosted by Heather Clark of Sleeping Sirens Art & Oddities with built in breaks for lunch and exploring the expo. Materials and tools are provided, and tickets include admission to the expo. For additional information, follow The Oddities and Curiosities Expo on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. ContactDayna Castillo press@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Oddities & Curiosities Expo
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Strange Wonders Await: The Oddities and Curiosities Expo Takes Over Richmond
Enjoy a showcase of all things weird. RICHMOND, Va., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brace yourselves for the strangest and most exciting event of the year as The Oddities and Curiosities Expo, the ultimate celebration of all things peculiar and extraordinary, returns to Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, VA on August 9th and 10th. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased at The Oddities and Curiosities Expo is a one-of-a-kind traveling showcase that brings together hundreds of oddity vendors and artists from across the country, creating a playground for the strange and unusual. Here, the weird, wonderful, and downright bizarre unite in a fascinating display of the extraordinary, providing a platform for vendors and artists to connect with a community of like-minded individuals. The event will travel coast to coast, visiting 40 cities in the United States and Canada in 2025. Attendees can browse and shop for rare and unique items, including taxidermy, preserved animal specimens, dark artistry, original horror and Halloween-inspired artwork, antiques, metaphysical accoutrements, handcrafted oddities, skulls, bones, and funeral collectibles. Beyond shopping, the expo offers an immersive experience with photo opportunities, tarot readings, sideshow performances, and various concessions to keep attendees entertained throughout the day. Founded in Oklahoma by Michelle and Tony Cozzaglio, The Oddities and Curiosities Expo has hosted hundreds of events across North America, recognizing a growing demand for this unique large-scale gathering. "We created this expo to give odd small businesses and artists a space where they can thrive," said Michelle. "Our goal is to build a community where people feel safe to be themselves, surrounded by like-minded folks who appreciate the weird and wonderful." With its strong DIY ethos and a commitment to excellence, the expo continues to grow year after year. "Our success comes from working with the best exhibitors in the world and curating every event to deliver exactly what our attendees want to see," Michelle added. "We're always looking for ways to evolve and make the experience even better for both our exhibitors and our guests." As the original, curated event of its kind, the Oddities and Curiosities Expo remains the leading destination for the wonderfully of The Oddities and Curiosities Expo can also purchase tickets to a day-long taxidermy class where they can learn to make their own full-sized taxidermy mount, which will vary by city, insect pinning class, or wet specimen preservation workshop. In all classes, hosted by The Sleeping Sirens, students will work with sustainably sourced specimens to learn the basics of taxidermy and entomology and will be provided with a variety of tools and materials. It is important to note: All animals in the taxidermy class and other parts of the show – like preserved specimens – are sourced ethically and died of natural causes. EVENT INFO The Oddities and Curiosities Expo will take place Saturday, August 9th from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, August 10th from 10am to 4pm at Greater Richmond Convention Center at 400 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23219. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. The event is all ages - however, parents are advised to use their best judgment about if their children should attend. Tickets can be purchased at The Raccoon Taxidermy Class will be held on Saturday, August 9th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for $325. The Wet Specimen Workshop sessions will be held on Sunday, August 10th, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and again from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM for $150. The Beetles and Spiders Beginner Entomology Classes will take place on Saturday and Sunday with morning and afternoon sessions available for $150 per class. All classes will be hosted by Heather Clark of Sleeping Sirens Art & Oddities with built in breaks for lunch and exploring the expo. Materials and tools are provided, and tickets include admission to the expo. For additional information, follow The Oddities and Curiosities Expo on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. ContactDayna Castillopress@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Oddities & Curiosities Expo Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Unveil the Unusual: The Oddities and Curiosities Expo Takes Over Buffalo
Enjoy a showcase of all things weird. BUFFALO, N.Y., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brace yourselves for the strangest and most exciting event of the year as The Oddities and Curiosities Expo, the ultimate celebration of all things peculiar and extraordinary, returns to Buffalo Niagara Convention Center in Buffalo, NY on August 2nd and 3rd. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased at The Oddities and Curiosities Expo is a one-of-a-kind traveling showcase that brings together hundreds of oddity vendors and artists from across the country, creating a playground for the strange and unusual. Here, the weird, wonderful, and downright bizarre unite in a fascinating display of the extraordinary, providing a platform for vendors and artists to connect with a community of like-minded individuals. The event will travel coast to coast, visiting 40 cities in the United States and Canada in 2025. Attendees can browse and shop for rare and unique items, including taxidermy, preserved animal specimens, dark artistry, original horror and Halloween-inspired artwork, antiques, metaphysical accoutrements, handcrafted oddities, skulls, bones, and funeral collectibles. Beyond shopping, the expo offers an immersive experience with photo opportunities, tarot readings, sideshow performances, and various concessions to keep attendees entertained throughout the day. Founded in Oklahoma by Michelle and Tony Cozzaglio, The Oddities and Curiosities Expo has hosted hundreds of events across North America, recognizing a growing demand for this unique large-scale gathering. "We created this expo to give odd small businesses and artists a space where they can thrive," said Michelle. "Our goal is to build a community where people feel safe to be themselves, surrounded by like-minded folks who appreciate the weird and wonderful." With its strong DIY ethos and a commitment to excellence, the expo continues to grow year after year. "Our success comes from working with the best exhibitors in the world and curating every event to deliver exactly what our attendees want to see," Michelle added. "We're always looking for ways to evolve and make the experience even better for both our exhibitors and our guests." As the original, curated event of its kind, the Oddities and Curiosities Expo remains the leading destination for the wonderfully weird. Guests of The Oddities and Curiosities Expo can also purchase tickets to a day-long taxidermy class where they can learn to make their own full-sized taxidermy mount, which will vary by city, or insect pinning class In all classes, hosted by The Sleeping Sirens, students will work with sustainably sourced specimens to learn the basics of taxidermy and entomology and will be provided with a variety of tools and materials. It is important to note: All animals in the taxidermy class and other parts of the show – like preserved specimens – are sourced ethically and died of natural causes. EVENT INFO The Oddities and Curiosities Expo will take place Saturday, August 2nd from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, August 3rd from 10am to 4pm at Buffalo Niagara Convention Center at 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. The event is all ages - however, parents are advised to use their best judgment about if their children should attend. Tickets can be purchased at The Jackalope Taxidermy Class will be held on Saturday, August 2nd, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for $225. The Beetles and Spiders Beginner Entomology Class sessions will be held on Sunday, August 3rd, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and again from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM for $ classes will be hosted by Heather Clark of Sleeping Sirens Art & Oddities with built in breaks for lunch and exploring the expo. Materials and tools are provided, and tickets include admission to the expo. For additional information, follow The Oddities and Curiosities Expo on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. ContactDayna Castillopress@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Oddities & Curiosities Expo
CBC
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Canisia Lubrin and Anne Fleming among longlisted Canadian authors for $216K Carol Shields Prize for Fiction
Writers Canisia Lubrin and Anne Fleming are among the five Canadian authors longlisted for the 2025 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction. The Carol Shields Prize awards $150,000 U.S. (approx. $215,944 Cdn) to a single work of fiction by a woman or non-binary writer. The prize is open to English-language books published in the U.S. or Canada, including translations from Spanish and French. Writers must be citizens or permanent residents of Canada or the U.S. Lubrin is longlisted for her book Code Noir, which was also shortlisted for the 2024 Atwood Gibson Fiction prize. The Code Noir, or the Black Code, was a set of 59 articles decreed by Louis XVI in 1685 which regulated ownership of slaves in all French colonies. In Code Noir, Lubrin reflects on these codes to examine the legacy of enslavement and colonization — and the inherent power of Black resistance. The inherent power of resistance: How Canisia Lubrin's debut novel Code Noir reflects on postcolonial agency Lubrin is a Canadian writer, editor and academic who was born in St. Lucia and currently based in Whitby, Ont. Her debut poetry collection Voodoo Hypothesis was longlisted for the Gerald Lampert Award, the Pat Lowther Award and was a finalist for the Raymond Souster Award. Her poetry collection The Dyzgraphxst won the 2021 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature. It also won the 2021 Griffin Poetry Prize and was a finalist for the 2020 Governor General's Literary Prize for poetry. Fleming is recognized for Curiosities, which was on the 2024 Giller Prize shortlist. Curiosities centres around an amateur historian who discovers an obscure memoir from 1600s England that explores a love that could not be explained in those times. Weaving together different fictional accounts, the novel tells the life stories of Joan and Thomasina, the only two survivors of a village ravaged by the plague, and how they eventually find each other again. Thomasina, now Tom, navigates the world in boy's clothes and as a male, but faces a struggle when discovered, naked, by a member of the clergy. Anne Fleming's novel Curiosities transports readers to the plagues, witch hunts and love stories of the 1600s Fleming is an author based in Victoria. Her books include Pool-Hopping and Other Stories, which was shortlisted for the Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction and the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize. She has also written a middle-grade novel, The Goat, which was a Junior Library Guild and White Ravens selection. The other Canadian titles on the Carol Shields Prize longlist are Pale Shadows by Dominique Fortier, translated by Rhonda Mullins, Naniki by Oonya Kempadoo and Cicada Summer by Erica McKeen. The complete longlist is as follows: "It has been a joy and an honour to select these outstanding books for the Carol Shields Prize longlist," said jury chair Diana Abu-Jaber in a press release. "Each of these works is extraordinary and original, showing us the path forward, out of suppression, into humanity and liberation." The jury is rounded out by Canadian authors Tessa McWatt, Kim Fu and Norma Dunning and American author Jeanne Thornton. The shortlist will be announced on April 3 and the winner will be revealed on May 1. Each of the four finalists receives $12,500 U.S. (approx. $17,972 Cdn). The Carol Shields Prize was founded by Susan Swan, Janice Zawerbny and Don Oravec. Shields, the prize's namesake, was one of Canada's best-known writers.
