To Serve Fan

Windycon 37 2010

The lands of Fae and back again

Science fiction and Fantasy

November 12 – 14, 2010

70 Yorktown Center

Lombard, IL 60148

http://www.windycon.org/

all ages

“ValleyCon is the annual convention/festival that celebrates popular culture-especially in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres. Comics, Film and TV, Books, Art, Gaming (Role-Playing, traditional and Live Action), Parties and much more so join us!”

“The Omaha Science Fiction Education Society (OSFES) is an organization for fans of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Our focus is chiefly on the written word (SF novels and short stories), but we also enjoy various media presentations (Sci-Fi TV, films, radio, anime, and comics), games (board, miniature, RPG, CCG, and LARP), costuming (historical, fantasy, media/re-creation, and original), filksinging (original songs and parodies), art (paintings, sketches, and cartoons), and many other areas of the science fiction and fantasy genre (SF/F).”

Artshow, dealers, parties, masquerades, dance
Writer Guest of Honor: Rudy Rucker
Fan Guest of Honor: John D. Berry
Artist Guest of Honor: Marc Schirmeister
ConChord Music Guest of Honor: Seanan McGuire
ConChord Toastmaster: Paul Kwinn
Interfilk Guests of Honor: Stone Dragons – Tom Jeffers and Sue Posteraro

“P.N. Elrod Author Guest of Honor
Sharyn November Editor Guest of Honor
Chad Savage Artist Guest of Honor ”

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“Author Guest of Honor: Ramsey Campbell; Artist Guest of Honor: Luke Eldridge; Fan Guest of Honor: Darrell LuAllen; Special Guests: Sherrilyn Kenyon, Glen Cook, The Great Luke Ski.”

“Celebrity Talks – Lectures and Q&A; Autograph / Photograph sessions with celebrity guests; Masquerade Ball; Charity Auction; Art Show; Costume Contests; Artist Alley; Gaming; table top, CCGs, board games, etc; Games Workshop Tournament – Warhammer 40K & Fantasy!”

“Southern California’s Live Action Role Play (LARP) convention Wyrd Con welcomes you to an amazing weekend of Live Action Combat, Theatre Style, and Alternate Reality (ARGs) Games, Costume & Weapon Contests, Special Guests and SG Hosted Events, Tabletop RPG games, Interactive Panels, Demos, Workshops, Classes, Tournaments, Vendors and Artists, Tavern Entertainment, Wandering Performers, Cosplay, Live Shows, and more!”

“The truth is our scope is much broader than just anime or games. We try to include ALL things related to science fiction or fantasy. This can include, but certainly is not limited to: science fiction, fantasy, horror, gaming (tabletop miniatures, role playing including live action role playing LARPs, board, card, video with PC and console gaming), anime, books, TV shows, movies, comics, collectibles, cosplay and costume design, miniatures painting and much more.”

Parking is not free during the entire weekend any more in downtown Calgary, most of the board and committee who will be driving will be parking at the James Short Parkade, just two blocks down 5th Avenue. Their rates are, at the time of this writing, $4 for evenings and weekends. (Evenings is considered after 4PM).

“Celebrating Science Fiction and Fantasy literature and art are the staple of Conestoga, but many who are interested in Horror, Sci-Fi, Anime, and Comics attend. Popular activities at the convention include filking (filk singing is a play on folk) and gaming.”

“Hello Hitchhikers: We will be having a Vogon Poetry Slam and a (Non-Alcohol) Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster Drink Contest at Bubonicon 42! Rules will be posted soon. In the meantime, find your towels & have some peanuts – “If you’ve never been through a matter transference beam before, you’ve probably lost some salt and protein.” [Douglas Adams]
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Membership:
$30 though August 1, 2010
Supporting $10/Converting $20 though August 1, 2010
Through October 1, 2010, $35
Thereafter, $40 including at the door or $10 supporting/$30 converting $30 (3-day admission)
Pay for membership via PayPal to arcanacon [at] comcast.net
(Please include contact information and mention Arcana in the accompanying note.)

Guest of Honor: Catherine Asaro
Artist Guest of Honor: Keith Thompson
Music Guest of Honor: Dave Weingart
Fan Guest of Honor: Pat Virzi

“Con*Cept is Montreal’s only fan run annual science-fiction and fantasy convention.
We cover all aspects of fandom: literature, television, comics, art, gaming, and much more.”

“The Maryland Faerie Festival celebrates the Faeries. We provide an atmosphere and entertainment inspired by Faerie folklore and literature, and, of course, by the Faeries themselves. Yes, we believe in Faeries! Through the Faerie heritage, we encourage love, cooperation, peace, harmony, and respect for all beings, along with a pinch of mischief!”

“Infinitus, the seventh event by HPEF will take place July 15-18, 2010 in Orlando, Florida – home to the all-new “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” only at Universal Studios Orlando. As always, registrants can expect our usual strong and diverse program offerings covering topics from Alchemy to Zoology and every subject in between. Our unique, once-in-a-lifetime agenda will also include “Night of a Thousand Wizards” after park close on July 16 at the “Wizarding World of Harry Potter”, which will give our attendees exclusive access to explore and immerse themselves in the wizarding world as nobody has before.”

“CONduit, Utah’s longest-running and largest general science fiction and fantasy convention, is celebrating its 20th anniversay! Come celebrate with us!
Each year CONduit sponsors a number of contests for its members. There is something for the writer, the artist, the film maker, the crafter, the chef and much more.”

“A fan-run, not-for-profit general science fiction and fantasy convention with a strong focus on our literary roots. InConJunction…tries to have something for everyone–with panels on writing, movies and television, comic books, artwork, science, technology, culture, fandom, and many other things. If there’s not a panel you’re interested in, we also have an Anime Room, Gaming Room, Art Show, Dealers’ Room, and various special interest group rooms and tables. In the evenings, there’s the dance and many attendees throw their own room parties.”

VCON is organized by a subcommittee of the West Coast Science Fiction Association — a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and understanding of science fiction and fantasy fan culture in Vancouver BC and its environs.

“All’s Faire is cross-genre festival mixing fantasy and history for children and adults. Join us for spirited combat, storytelling, theatrical entertainment, music, dancing, workshops and much more! Enjoy the multiple stages, fighting arenas, merchant row, wandering entertainers and practitioners of various crafts. All’s Faire is conveniently located…south of Seattle in a majestic wooded park offering RV hookups, indoor plumbing, and hot showers. Come for the day or camp for the weekend and enjoy the after party and night life.”

There will be a charity auction.

“MOBICON is…an annual three-day convention for fantasy, science fiction, horror, comic book, anime, and gaming fans.”

“Norwescon is one of the largest regional Science Fiction and Fantasy conventions in the United States. While maintaining a primarily literary focus, Norwescon is large enough to provide a venue for many of the other aspects of Science Fiction and Fantasy and the interests of its fans such as anime, costuming, art, gaming, and much, much more.
Norwescon is the host convention for the prestigious Philip K. Dick Award, given to a distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during the award year in the U.S.A.”

“Droid Hunts, Cantina, Browncoat Bash, Imperial Ball, costume contests, role playing games and so much more.”

Florida Supercon is a 3 day festival dedicated to Comic Books, Anime, Animation, Video Games, Fantasy and Sci-Fi featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A’s, films & shorts, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, video gaming and more!”

EVENTS:
Nerf Gun Wars, Super Soaker Duels, Boffer Battles, CD Discus, CBR, Dive-In Movie, Costume Contests, Live Performances, Charity Texas Holdem, Trivia
DISCUSSION PANELS:
Aliens, Comix Design, Star Trek, Stargate, Art, Terminator, Anime, Fandom, Indie Films, Heroes, Authoring / writing , Bellydance,
Paranormal, KAG, Costuming!”

The ConCom has years of convention and fandom experience, with its members having been involved in running Stellarcon, MACE, IC99, ROC-of-AGES, Bab-Trek, FanFaire, Chattacon, Philcon, the UNCC Science Fiction & Fanstay Guild and others.”

“Anime Boston 2010 will once again be presenting popular events which include a masquerade, an anime music video contest, video programming rooms, an artists’ alley and art show, karaoke, game shows, video games, manga library, dances and balls, and much more… We’ll also be hosting some special guests and industry representatives at Anime Boston.”

“Odyssey Con is a general interest Science Fiction and Fantasy convention. We feature literary guests, panel discussions, demonstrations, film reviews, art work, musical acts, and much more. With around 350 members, we have a great guest-to-attendee ratio. Whether you are a first-time attendee or a long-time “fan,” you’ll find OddCon is an enjoyable, entertaining, and comfortable convention. Everyone’s invited!”

“Albacon is… a weekend gathering of fans and creators of Science Fiction or Fantasy, including literature, movies, games, and other media. Join us for three days of panel discussions, interviews, films, games, readings, autographs, an art show, special events, a fabulous dealers room, debates, conversation, and socializing with people who share your interests!.”

“The Northeast’s Largest Convention of Science Fiction, Fact and Fantasy Returns to Stony Brook University. Guests from film and TV, Authors, artists and scientists, speak and meet with I-con’s members in a causal setting. Games, events, demostrations, performances, awards, films and shows are also showcased during the 3 day convention.”

“A typical Readercon features over 150 writers, editors, publishers, and critics, attracting prominent figures from across the U.S., and from Canada, the U.K., and occasionally even Australia and Japan. They are joined by some 500 of their most passionate and articulate readers for a long weekend of intense conversation.”

“Art Show, author readings, lectures and pannels, What Line’s mine, gaming”

“ConGlomeration is a convention for fans, by fans. We…pride ourselves on being a product of the local fan community, and for our convention’s family-friendly atmosphere. We took up the Louisville convention mantle after Steve and Sue Francis retired RiverCon in 2000.”

“Keycon is Winnipeg’s science fiction and fantasy convention… held every May.”

“The World Fantasy Convention is an annual gathering…of professionals, collectors, and others interested in the field of Light and Dark Fantasy art and literature. World Fantasy Convention is also defined by what it does not include. Few members wear costumes, there is no gaming or masquerade, and if any films or videos are shown they are tied directly into the literature.”

Polaris’ Author Guest of Honour will be Kelley Armstrong.
Authors: Eric Choi, Karen Dales, Violette Malan, Michelle Rowen & Dr.Robert Smith.
Special Guest: Robert J. Sawyer, author & the mind behind TV’s FlashForward.

Guest of Honor Alastair Reynolds
Official Artist John Picacio
Special Guest Tom Shippey
Featured Filker Mary Crowell

“For three days All-Con provides an umbrella of content supporting fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Renaissance, Anime, Costuming, Theater / Performing Arts, Mystery, Art, Crafts, Collecting, and Film Making.”

Past Capclaves have hosted discussions with authors and fans; readings by authors; a dealer’s room with books, magazines, artwork, crafts, and other science fiction and fantasy related items; exhibits by artists; space science presentations from NASA; a hospitality suite; room parties; interesting conversations with other fans and professionals; and a relaxed atmosphere for visiting old friends and meeting new friends.

“Farpoint is an annual gathering for fans of all genres of imaginative fiction – Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, SuperHeroes – in all the media formats in which they might appear – Cinematic Movies, Television, Direct to DVD , Books on Tape, Podcasts, Web Video – you name it, we want to celebrate it!”

“New York’s Oldest Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention. Focusing on SF in literature, film and TV, Lunacon features many interesting panels on a wide range of topics as well as gaming, and a nationally recognized masquerade and dealer’s room.”