To Serve Fan

Con*Stellation XXIX 2010

Leo

Science fiction

September 17-19, 2010

Holiday Inn Express

3808 University Drive

Huntsville, AL, 35816

http://www.con-stellation.org/

all ages

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

“Your Midwest, Fan-run, Sci-Fi Convention.”

“The BabelCon Cosplay & Costume Competition is open to any individual or group registered at BabelCon.”

“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.”

“’The Expo,’ is a playground for people of all ages who are interested in any, or all, of the 5 genres Fan Expo Canada has to offer. Each event has its own schedule of activities unique to its industry including, but not limited to; gaming tournaments, question and answer sessions with the hottest guests in their industry, artists competition (“Sketching Duels”), workshops like special effects/make-up, portfolio reviews, a masquerade (Most costumes are related to what our fans love most, Comics, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and Anime) and much more! If that isn’t enough for your senses, there are also exhibits from major companies showcasing their latest products and the largest retailer area of its kind where you can buy that limited edition item or that something special you’ve always wanted. These are just some reasons why Fan Expo Canada is celebrating its 16th year and is the largest event of its kind in Canada! Come experience it for yourself!”

“Massive Events introduces their first ever event for the hit sci-fi classic franchise Star Trek: Warp 10!!! This 3-day unofficial UK convention aims to celebrate this hugely popular phenomenon that has spanned decades. This unofficial convention aims to bring together fans of the series from all across the world to meet some of the stars from the show and enjoy various events over the weekend. There will be activities each day from the usual guest talks and photograph sessions to quizzes, late night themed parties and loads of other treats that we have planned!! For more information on these, check out our events section”

“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!”

“A Fan-Operated Science Fiction and Fantasy Literary and Filk Convention in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. FenCon is of the fen, by the fen, and for the fen. We’ll be back at the Crowne Plaza in 2010 on Oktoberfest weekend once again.”

“LibertyCon 23 will be limited to 450 paid attendees. $50 at door. Children 7 and 12 years of age will be charged half price rates. Children 6 and under are free.”

“Diversicon is a project of SF Minnesota, a multicultural, multimedia organization dedicated to improving contacts among groups and individuals interested in speculative fiction within and outside the traditional SF community. Our continuing mission: to provide the most thoughtful Programming and the mellowest, most welcoming Parties of any Minnesota SF convention, and to make our state’s SF community more closely reflect the cultural diversity of Minnesota in the third millennium. Diversicon wants to be one of your con options for 2010. Diversicon has the highest level of participant involvement in our panels of any con in the Twin Cities. Our attendees are what makes it a great con.
This year we are looking at the careers of two writers who each contributed things to science fiction that will have them read and remembered into the next century. Diversicon’s auction is a great time to get bargains on a wide variety of items, plus you’re welcome to donate things…. So join us for a great weekend.”

“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

For those flying in, Tulsa International Airport is served by several major airlines, and the IC will be operating a free shuttle between the airport and the resort. It’s a 50 mile drive, though, so make sure we know when you’re arriving!

“Note that only Weekend Passes are available in pre-registration”

“Philcon has one of the larger East Coast shows in the SF/F field. It exhibits flat pieces, 3D works, and jewelry. Special displays include work by our Guest Artist, and items to benefit ASFA, the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists.”

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

“Novacon 40 is delighted to welcome British science fiction Iain M Banks as its guest of honour. Every member of Novacon 40 will receive a limited-edition souvenir chapbook written by Iain.
In addition, we are pleased to announce Brian W Aldiss and Harry Harrison will be joining us as our special guests.”

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“Our aim is always to offer the best in product and the best entertainment at our shows and events all over the country. We are here for all fans of both classic and new Doctor Who, as well as Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures. We are here to help celebrate not only these fantastic series, but also the various book ranges, audio releases, merchandise, and top UK conventions and signing events.”

“LFCC takes place every summer at Earls Court 2 in London. Celebrating the best of film, television, comics and sport, London Film and Comic Con is a day out unlike any other, giving you the chance to meet your idols, ask them questions and have your photograph taken with them as well as grabbing the latest film/tv/comic merchandise on the market.”

“The largest science fiction and fantasy convention in the Nordic countries showcases new SF publications and Finnish SF fandom, and also looks info the roots of science fiction and its spreading as a part of mainstream culture. The weekend comprises almost a hundred lectures, panel discussions, workshops and other programme items.
Finncon 2010 is free of charge for visitors and is made possible by grants, advertising revenue and plenty of volunteer work. The main organizers responsible for Finncon are the Jyväskylä Science Fiction Society 42 and Finncon-yhdistys ry in cooperation with Jyväskylän Kesä.”

“Guests of Honor: Rachel Caine; Katherine Kurtz; Donato Giancola; Paolo Bacigalupi.”

“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.”

“To complement the panel discussions, Confluence also has a full slate of art demos by several very accomplished artists, and entertainment items that span the spectrum from poetry readings to filk concerts to the annual farce presented by the Parallax Second Players. Never a dull moment, but if you need a break you can’t go wrong by spending some time in our well-provisioned consuite chatting with guests and other members.

“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

3-Day Memberships:
$30 until 1/1/10
$35 until 5/6/10
$40 at the door

“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.”

“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.”

“Geek.Kon is Madison Wisconsin’s very own anime convention, sci-fi convention, and gaming convention all rolled into one! As the name implies, Geek.Kon is a place to celebrate all that is geeky from strong foundations in anime, science fiction, video gaming, tabletop gaming, and costuming to up and coming fandoms like steampunk and gothic lolita, Geek.Kon has it all.”

Schedule TO BE ANNOUNCED;

“Gatecon still remains one of the best value conventions around. Gatecon 10 will feature a single ticket type, unlike previous years. There will be a number of special add-ons available to ALL ticket holders on a first come – first served basis.”

“In early July, 1947, a mysterious object crashed on a ranch 30 miles north of Roswell. The Roswell Army Air Field (RAAF) issued a statement claiming to have recovered a crashed “flying disk.” An article ran on the front page of the Roswell Daily Record and the next day, RAAF changed its statement to say that the object was a weather balloon, not a flying disk as they previously reported. This revised statement sparked immediate controversy and has continued to be a topic of debate more than 60 years later.”

“The greatest STAR TREK & Sci-Fi Media Convention turns 19! FedCon is the annual gathering of the world’s finest students, teachers, doctors, lawyers, corporate heads and professionals in celebration of the legend that became STAR TREK and it’s creator Gene Roddenberry. FedCon provides a think tank for the world’s most imaginative minds who would go on to revolutionize medicine, space exploration, and consumer technology.”

“Convention du Lac is Southwest Louisiana’s premier Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention. Born in 2009 this weekend long event combines the best that conventions can offer. Attendees are treated to a unique experience each and every time. We give you more of what you want, to meet the celebrities of your favorite TV show meet other fans who share similar interests. Convention du Lac is held on the second weekend of June each year. In 2010 we are expanding our lineup to offer even more programming choices!”

“With activities for fans of all ages, Vulcan Events strives to become the premier fan-produced conventions in the United States. We bring you the best stars to the best places. Our attendees enjoy a myriad of exciting events at every convention including autograph and memorabilia auctions, costume contests, innovative games, a lively dance party with disc jockey, autograph sessions, Q&A sessions and panel discussions with the best stars, and even special events and games developed expressly for children. Vulcan Events…it’s the logical choice!”

“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.

Take I-495 (DC/Capital Beltway) to Exit 47A (Rt. 7 West). Go 1/2 Mile, Left on Gallows Rd. 1 mile to 2148 Gallows Rd.

There will be a charity auction.