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MediaWest*Con 2010

Filed under: Events,Literature,Media — Tags: , , — Mistress Fen @ 10:49 pm May 25, 2010
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Event MediaWest*Con 30
Theme Lost on a mysterious island of fannish delight .
Type Media
Dates May 28-31, 2010
Location Causeway Bay Hotel Lansing
6820 South Cedar Street
Lansing, MI 48911
Phone: 1-517-694-8123
Toll Free: 1-800-333-8123
Causeway Bay Hotel
Website MediaWest*Con.org
Remarks Party Suites
MediaWest*Con is where fans gather to discuss television shows, films, books music videos, and more. All manner of media is discussed.

“MediaWest*Con is the definitive gathering of Science Fiction/Media fandom, held each Memorial Day Weekend in Lansing, Michigan. MediaWest*Con is…a celebration of the diversity of SF/Media fandom, run by fans, for fans, and is staffed entirely by volunteers. MediaWest*Con traditionally features the Art Show and Auction, Fanzine Reading Room, Fannish Videos, Masquerade, Dealers’ Room, Fan Quality Awards, Fan Fund, both a Con Suite (AKA Hospitality Suite) and a Party Suite, and many, many, panels on a wide variety of topics representing many areas of interest. Programming is determined by member input and participation. We have no official guests.”

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Derbyshire Renaissance Faire 2010

Filed under: Events,Renaissance Faire — Tags: , — Mistress Fen @ 11:07 pm May 13, 2010
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Event Derbyshire Renaissance Faire
Theme Come have the time of your life
Type Renaissance Faire
Dates June 19-20 & 26-27, 2010
Location Muskegon County Fairgrounds
6621 Heights Ravenna Rd
Fruitport, Michigan 49415 USA
Phone: 1- 231-788-4568
Muskegon County Fairgrounds
Website DerbyshireRenFaire.com
Remarks Over 100 stage, street and theatre performances to welcome you to the Festival. Thrilling and authentic armored combat matches. Live period music and colorful dance interpretations. Award-winning artisans demonstrating their crafts. Drum Jam, Drench a Wench, and so much more!

“This year join us as we celebrate the 6th Glorious year! We are planning to have a blow-out celebration every day! You do now want to miss a moment of the fun.”

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Mayfaire Renaissance Festival 2010

Filed under: Events,Renaissance Faire — Tags: , , — Mistress Fen @ 11:35 am May 5, 2010
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Event Mayfaire Renaissance Festival 2010
Tagline Come have the time of your life!
Type Renaissance Faire
Dates May 22-31, 2010
Location Mayfaire Renaissance Festival
720 Fair Street
Marshall, Michigan 49068 USA
Phone: 1 269-382-6120
Website MayfaireRen.com
Remarks All ages, Adults $10.00, Children (5-11) $5.00, Under 5 free.
Weekends and Memorial Day, 10:00-6:00
4 stages – Non-Stop Entertainment – Shows Galore! Don’t miss a single moment.
Vikings of the Great Lakes
Dark Flower Gypsies—Gypsy-tribal fusion belly dance troupe

“Join the Mayfaire Renaissance Festival for all the fun and adventure with a fantastic line up of daily Entertainment. Join the Queen, Princess, and the court, as they frolic at the Mayfaire Renaissance Festival. Join in the festivities around the Maypole, the Queen’s Tournament, or perhaps a lite Tea with the Queen.”

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Michigan Renaissance Festival 2010

Filed under: Events,Renaissance Faire — Tags: , , — Mistress Fen @ 7:11 pm April 26, 2010
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Event Michigan Renaissance Festival 2010
Tagline Since 1979
Type Renaissance Faire
Dates August 21 – October 3, 2010
Location Michigan Renaissance Festival
12500 Dixie Highway
Holly, Michigan 48442 USA
Phone: 1 800-601-4848 or 1-248-634-5552
Website Michigan Ren Fest
Remarks All ages
2010 Gate Prices
Adult: $19.95
Child (ages 5 – 12): $9.95
Student/Senior: $17.95
Theme weekends include:
Royal Ale Festival, August 21 & 22
High Seas Adventure, September 18 & 19
Sweet Endings/10th Annual Chocolate Festival, October 2 & 3

“We’ve been celebrating the magic and adventure of the 16th century for 31 years! Join us weekends and Labor Day, August 21 – October 3, 2009 and discover the enchanted realms containing 16 stages of continuous entertainment, over 190 master artisans and an ambiance that is sure to draw every member of your family into a mystical fantasy. Take a stroll through the lanes and discover unique handcrafted wares. Tempt your taste buds with extraordinary cuisine that’s fit for a king or queen! Come Live The Adventure at the Michigan Renaissance Festival!”

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World Steam Expo (2010)

Filed under: Events,Historical,Steampunk — Tags: , , — Mistress Fen @ 4:52 pm February 8, 2010
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Event World Steam Expo 2010
Theme 120 Years in the Making
Type Steampunk
Dates May 28-31, 2010
Location Hyatt Regency Dearborn
600 Town Center Dr.
Dearborn, Michigan, 48126-2793
Tel: +1 313 593 1234
Hyatt Regency Dearborn/World Steam Expo rate
Website World Steam Expo
Remarks All ages
Guest Authors Phil and Kaja Foglio of Girl Genius
Musical Guests Abney Park
Clockwork Nanny child-sitting service
Masquerade Ball

“The Premier Steampunk event of the Midwest welcomes you one and all for an event the likes the world has yet to witness. Join us for 4 days of wonder, amazement and splendor as we cater you to an event 120 years in the making. From special guests, unique programming, concerts, contests & more.”

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