Conference

MAPACA is pleased to announce that our special guest for the 2016 conference is Randy “Now” Ellis,

Traveling to Atlantic City by is easy from Philadelphia, New York, and the Washington DC/Baltimore area. Longer distance travel should be through Philadelphia. If flying into Philadelphia, it is recommended that attendees rent a car or share a ride with fellow attendees (using the Ride and Room Share Forum). Rail and bus options are available as well.

The Mid-Atlantic Popular & American Culture Association is pleased to return for the 2016 Conference to the Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

This newly-renovated resort is located on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, and offers visitors numerous entertainment options, including a world-class casino, a Broadway-caliber theater, full-service spa, dozens of shops, a gym, an indoor swimming pool, many restaurants and bars, an IMAX theater, and even a comedy club The resort is also a short walk from the area’s copious dining and nightlife attractions.

MAPACA is pleased to announce that our special guest for the 2015 conference is Terry Gross, award-winning host and co-executive producer of National Public Radio’s Fresh Air. Fresh Air, produced by WHYY in Philadelphia, began in 1975 and currently airs on hundreds of NPR stations nationwide. The program boasts 4.4 million listeners each week. Gross, with many members of her production team, has been involved with the program since its early years.

MAPACA is pleased to announce that our special guest for the 2014 conference is the legendary independent filmmaker, author, and popular culture aficionado John Waters. Born and raised in Baltimore, his notable films include Hairspray, Pink Flamingos, and Cry-Baby.

Deadline Extended

Thursday November 9th, 10:45am.

• $10 pre-purchase at Masonic Temple Tour

• Join us for a tour of the Masonic Temple located at 1 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Meet there by 10:45am for tour to start promptly at 11:00.

Tour is limited to 45 attendees. Deadline for reservation is October 25, 2017.

Atlantic City, NJ is conveniently located in South Jersey along the Atlantic Ocean; 60 miles outside Philadelphia and about 120 miles from New York City. Once just woods and dunes, “AC” evolved into a storied resort town. Today, its major attractions include the casinos, beaches, and boardwalks. Want to see historic prohibition-era landmarks from Boardwalk Empire? Curious about those familiar street names from Monopoly? Wondering about AC’s connection to Miss America? Not sure what a jitney is? Never had salt water taffy?

MAPACA is fortunate to be hosting the 2012 annual conference at the beautiful Wyndham Grand Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh. With a newly refurbished banquet room overlooking the confluence of the Pittsburgh’s three rivers (Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers), the hotel provides one of the most dynamic views we have ever had for a conference.

Early Registration Period (July 21 to Aug 14)

• Early Low-Income Registration (For Undergraduate / Graduate Students, Part-Time / Adjunct Faculty, Retired Faculty, and Independent Scholars) $169

• Early Regular Registration (For Full-Time Faculty) $189

Regular Registration Period (Aug 15 to Sep 14)

• Low-Income Registration (For Undergraduate / Graduate Students, Part-Time / Adjunct Faculty, Retired Faculty, and Independent Scholars) $185

Early Registration Period (July 1 to Aug 14)

• Early Low-Income Registration (For Undergraduate / Graduate Students, Part-Time / Adjunct Faculty, Retired Faculty, and Independent Scholars) $150

• Early Regular Registration (For Full-Time Faculty) $170

Regular Registration Period (Aug 15 to Sep 14)

• Low-Income Registration (For Undergraduate / Graduate Students, Part-Time / Adjunct Faculty, Retired Faculty, and Independent Scholars) $165