Convention Listings across the Universe

Stellarcon 34 (2010)

Filed under: Events,Science Fiction — Tags: , , — Mistress Fen @ 10:17 am February 3, 2010
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Event Stellarcon 34 – 2010
Theme A Clockwork Carnivale
Type Literature, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Dates March 5-7, 2010
Location Best Western High Point
135 South Main St
High Point, North Carolina 27260 USA
336–889-8888
Best Western High Point
Website Stellarcon.org
Remarks All ages
KidsTrack programming
Fan Groups expected to attend include:
The 501st
The Anime Club
Charlotte Browncoats
The Stormbringer (KAG – Klingon Assault Group)
Society for Creative Anachronism – Canton of Middlegate

“StellarCon is a general speculative fiction convention held in the Greater Metro area of Greensboro, NC (aka. The Triad – Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point), usually around mid March. StellarCon is a general fantasy, science fiction, horror, and comics fiction convention held in High Point, NC. Drawing an average of 500 fans each year, we have an intimate convention setting where you can sit and relax with fans and guests alike.”

Gothla US (2010)

Filed under: Events,Gothic — Tags: , , , — Mistress Fen @ 12:46 pm February 10, 2010
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Event Gothla US 2010
Theme The Evoking/Journey to the Underworld
Type Gothic Bellydance
Dates March 5-7, 2010
Location Cal Poly Pomona Bronco Student Center
Ursa Minor and Ursa Major rooms
3801 West Temple Ave, Building 35
Pomona, California 91768 USA
Phone: 1 909-869-2847
Bronco Student Center
Website Gothla.com
Remarks Motif-experimental gathering
Festival & Gothic Gala
Sunday-Outing to The Chamber at Club Bravo

“Gothla US…has been a tremendous success, attended by dancers and aficianados from all over the world. They gather together to celebrate, share, learn, and perform the art of Gothic & Dark Fusion Bellydance in it’s many varieties.
And it is indeed Gothla (as in Gothic + Hafla (a Middle Eastern Dance party) NOT GothLA as in Goth Los Angeles.

Hub Productions presents Stargate 2010

Filed under: Events,Science Fiction — Tags: — Mistress Fen @ 6:09 pm February 22, 2010
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Event Hub Productions presents Stargate 2010
Theme Stargate SG-1
Type Science Fiction
Dates March 6, 2010 in Sydney
March 7, 2010 in Melbourne
Location In Sydney:
Sir John Clancy Auditorium
UNSW Campus
High St
Kensington, New South Wales
University of NSW
In Melbourne:
Storey Hall
RMIT Building 16
342 Swanston Street
Melbourne, Victoria
RMIT University
Website Hub Productions-Stargate 2010
Remarks Guests include Richard Dean Anderson,
Claudia Black, Gigi Edgley (Sydney Only)

“The Hub Productions is a small company out of Sydney, Australia that strives to provide opportunities for fans to meet the actors, artists and behind the scenes stars that contribute to the tv shows, movies and comics that we all so love and adore.
We work in association with our affiliates to provide these opportunites in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, as well as across the ditch in Auckland and Wellington (New Zealand too).”

Megacon (2010)

Filed under: Anime,Comic-con,Events,Gaming — Tags: , , — Mistress Fen @ 3:36 pm February 3, 2010
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Event Megacon – 2010
Type Anime, Comics, Gaming
Dates March 12-14, 2010
Location Orange County Convention Center Hall D
9899 International Drive
Orlando, Florida 32819 USA
Doubletree Universal Hotel
Website MegaCon.com
Remarks Kids Events
Children under 10 are FREE.
Anime Sushi hosts the biggest anime costume contest in Florida and Ninja Olympics
Florida Tribal Bellydance
Movie cars
Wolf Pack Elite brings you the 5th Annual Megacon Attendees After Hours Party

“One of Florida’s largest comic book and anime conventions.”

Nova Albion Steampunk Exhibition (2010)

Filed under: Costume,Events,Steampunk — Tags: , — Mistress Fen @ 3:40 pm January 19, 2010
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Event Nova Albion Steampunk Exhibition – 2010
Theme Bigger, Bolder and Brassier Than Ever!
Type Steampunk
Dates March 12-14, 2010
Location Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
1800 Powell Street
Emeryville, California 94608 USA
Phone: 1-510-658-9300
Hilton Garden Inn Emeryville reservations
Website Steampunk Exhibition.com
Remarks Book by February 10th to reserve your room
Steampunk Ball
Party at the center of the Earth
Consuites
Girl Genius Radio

“The 2008 California Steampunk Convention was just the beginning. Renewed as The Nova Albion Steampunk Exhibition, this unique event is returning to the San Francisco Bay Area…. Come immerse yourself in 3 days of Steampunk workshops, discussions and delights….”

MidConSouth 28 (2010)

Filed under: Events,To Be Categorized — Tags: , , — Mistress Fen @ 4:34 pm January 31, 2010
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Event MidConSouth 28
Theme Literacy and Education
Type Science Fiction, Fantasy, Writing
Dates March 12-14, 2010
Location Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center
11200 East Goodman Road
Olive Branch, Mississippi 38654 USA
Phone: 1-662-895-2941
Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center
Website MidSouthCon.org
Remarks Guest of Honor: Kevin J. Anderson
Masquerade
Saturday-Midnight Dance Party
Children’s Programming
Student Contests for Fantasy Art and Writing

“…We have held an annual convention in Memphis, TN for over two decades hosting numerous authors, editors, scientists, and artists. We also hold a free seminar for educators and librarians, a writers’ conference with workshops by award winning authors and editors, and annual student art and writing contests.”

All-Con (2010)

Filed under: Anime,Costume,Events,Fantasy,Renaissance Faire,Science Fiction — Tags: , — Advania @ 5:36 pm
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Event All-Con 2010
Theme We Serve the Fan Community
Type An Umbrella, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Renaissance, Anime, etc.
Dates March 12-14, 2010
Location Crowne Plaza North Dallas
14315 Midway Road
Addison, Texas 75001
Tel: 972-980-8877
Crowne Plaza North Dallas
Website All-Con
Remarks John Billingsley, “Dr. Phlox”, Enterprise / “Mike Spencer”, True Blood (HBO)
Bonita Friedericy, “General Beckman”, Chuck
Anne Lockhart, “Sheba”, Battlestar Galactica
Larry Hama, Writer/Editor, Marvel Comics / G.I. Joe
Kazushi Hinoki, Manga artist, Japan
Keisaku Kimura, Indy filmmaker, Japan

“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.”

Lunacon 53 (2010)

Filed under: Costume,Events,Fantasy,Literature,Science Fiction,Steampunk — Tags: , — Mistress Fen @ 1:26 pm January 20, 2010
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Event Lunacon 53
Type Science Fiction, Fantasy, Literature
Dates March 19-21, 2010
Location Hilton Rye Town
699 Westchester Avenue
Rye Brook, New York 10573 USA
Phone: 914-939-6300
Hilton Rye Town room reservations
Website Lunacon 2010
Remarks Author Guest of Honor: Tanya Huff
Regency Ball
2nd Annual Steampunk Ball
Blood drive
Book by February 19th to reserve your room

“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.”

Trio Con 2010

Filed under: Events,Science Fiction — Tags: — Mistress Fen @ 11:17 am February 23, 2010
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Event Trio Con – 2010
Theme It’s Two Conventions in One!
Type Science Fiction, Media
Date March 20, 2010
Location State Library of Victoria
Village Roadshow Theatre
Entrance 3, Latrobe St
Melbourne, VIC
State Library of Victoria
Website Triocon 2010
Remarks Guests Paul McGann and Dominic Keating
Different ticket tiers
Lucky Seat Prizes
General Chaos & Mayhem

“Come and spend the day with a trio of fan bases as we sit and talk about Star Trek, Doctor Who and much more… A day full of Q&A sessions, a photo session, an autograph session, quizzes, competitions and lots of fun.”

Senshi-Con 2010

Filed under: Anime,Events — Tags: , — Mistress Fen @ 10:54 pm March 6, 2010
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Event Senshi-Con 2010
Theme Alaska’s Original Anime Convention
Type Anime
Dates March 20-21, 2010
Location UAA Campus-Student Union
2921 Spirit Way
Anchorage, Alaska, 99508 USA
Phone: 1 907-786-1204
UAA Student Union
Website Senshi-Con.org
Remarks Guest panels, fan panels, and workshops.
Packed with fun, games and cosplay!

“Senshi-Con is a convention held in Anchorage, Alaska for fans of Japanese animation and video games”

I-Con 29 (2010)

Filed under: Events,Fantasy,Literature,Science Fiction — Tags: — Mistress Fen @ 5:31 pm February 19, 2010
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Event I-Con 29
Type Science Fiction, Fantasy
Dates March 26-28, 2010
Location Stony Brook University
100 Nicolls Road
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Phone: 1 631-632-6000
Hotel Holiday Inn Ronkonkoma
Website IconSF.org
Remarks Actress Charisma Carpenter
Guest of Honor: Robert J. Sawyer
Anime, Gaming and LARP
Masquerade costume contest
501st Legion Empire City Garrison

“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.”

Tokyo International Anime Fair (TAF) (2010)

Filed under: Anime,Events — Tags: , — Mistress Fen @ 9:35 pm January 19, 2010
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Event Tokyo International Anime Fair – 2010
Theme 8th Year
Type Anime
Dates March 27-28, 2010
Location Toyko Big Sight, East Exhibition Halls No. 1,2 and 3
3-21-1 Ariake
Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063
Tel:+81-3-5530-1111
Toyko Big Sight
Website Tokyo Anime Fair
Remarks Anime Bazaar
Quiz Rally
Business Day only March 25 and 26, not open to the public
Separate tickets for each Public Day required
No Cosplay

“The world’s largest comprehensive Anime event.
More than 200 Anime related companies reveal their latest news at their stands.”

Xanadu Las Vegas (2010)

Filed under: Events,Fetish,Horror,Science Fiction — Tags: , — Mistress Fen @ 1:26 pm February 10, 2010
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Event Xanadu Las Vegas 2010
Type Adult, Bondage, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Dates March 27-28, 2010
Location Suncoast Hotel/Casino
9090 Alta Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89145 USA
Phone: 1 702-636-7111
Toll Free: 1 877-677-7111
Group Reservations at the Suncoast
Website Xanadu Los Vegas.com
Remarks Adults 21+ only
Only $20 for two days of fun!
Vendors displaying various fetish wear
Hall Costume and Costume Extravaganza
Short film festival

“Join us for a Sci-Fi Weekend!”