Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-13 GMT
Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-13 GMT
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Mar 12th-14th 2010 • Whispering Woods Convention Center, Olive Branch, MS 38654
academic, anime, comics, cosplay, fantasy, horror, roleplaying game, science, science fiction,
MidSouthCon is the Mid-South’s premier science fiction convention held annually in Memphis TN. It covers a diverse section of fanish culture that includes Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Comics, Horror, Education, Costuming, Anime, and Gaming. MSC has 70+ authors, editors, publishers, scientists, artists and other guests, with an annual attendance of approximately 1200 people. MSC has over 150 hours of programing in multiple tracks during the Con (and that’s not counting the Video Room, Anime Room or gaming tracks). For those who enjoy gaming there will be over 200 gaming events. Guests include: Author GoH - Kevin J. Anderson; Editor GoH - Lou Anders; Artist GoH - Billy Tackett; Gaming GoH - James Ernest; Special Guest - Sherrilyn Kenyon; Toastmistress - Lee Martindale
Mar 12th-14th 2010 • Crowne Plaza Clayton, Saint Louis, MO 63105
academic, animation, anime, art, board game, cosplay, dance, fan, kaiju, karaoke, manga, media, music, video game,
Kawa Kon is an annual themed anime convention that brings Japan to America! The theme for 2010 is Matsuri!, which means “festival” in Japanese. The event will feature bunraku puppet theatre, Sports Day, karaoke, an Iron Kaiju contest, traditional Japanese board game tournaments, and more!
Mar 17th-21st 2010 • Orlando Airport Marriott, Orlando, FL 32822
academic, fantasy, science fiction,
The IAFA is a scholarly organization devoted to the study of the fantastic (broadly defined) as it appears in literature, film, and the other arts. The purpose of the organization is to promote and recognize achievement in the study of the fantastic, mainly through the organization and management of an annual academic conference, the International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts (ICFA). There are two publications connected to the IAFA: the Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts, which is a peer-reviewed journal for scholarship within the field of the fantastic, and the newsletter, which publishes information relevant to the IAFA membership.
Mar 17th-21st 2010 • Orlando Airport Marriott, Orlando, FL 32822
academic, fantasy, literary, science fiction,
International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts - Guests: Nalo Hopkinson, Laurence Yep, Takayuki Tatsumi, Brian Aldiss
Mar 19th-21st 2010 • Hilton Rye Town, Port Chester, NY 10573
academic, anime, art, board game, cosplay, doctor who, fan, fantasy, filk, film, furry, geek, larp, literary, music, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space, steampunk, technology, writing,
Lunacon 2010 will be the 53rd annual regional literary convention run by the New York Science Fiction Society / The Lunarians. Join us for three days of interviews, debates with fellow fans, conversation, socializing with people who share your interests, and panel discussions covering a wide range of topics, including costuming, literature, media, science & technology, and society. We’ll also have a Masquerade, Anime Room, Films, Dealers’ Room, Book Exhibit and Charity Raffle, Gaming, and one of the best Art Shows in the country. Author GoH: Tanya Huff, Artist GoH: Theresa Mather, Music Guest: Allison Lonsdale, Fan Guest: Dominick Corrado.
Mar 19th-21st 2010 • Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138
academic, anime, board game, card game, fantasy, roleplaying game, science fiction,
Vericon is a science-fiction, fantasy, gaming, and anime convention featuring many events and distinguished guest speakers. It has been held annually at Harvard University since 2001.
Mar 20th-27th 2010 • San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182
academic, science, technology,
The San Diego Science Festival strives to create exciting and interactive experiences that showcase the remarkable science of greater San Diego, a community recognized as one of the Nation’s scientific leaders. Our wide variety of programs and events inspire all ages, with a special focus on building a pipeline of future scientists and STEM thought-leaders.
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • NASA Ames Research Center, Mountain View, CA 94041
academic, science, science fiction, space, technology,
CONTACT is a unique interdisciplinary conference which brings together some of the foremost international social and space scientists, science fiction writers and artists to exchange ideas, stimulate new perspectives and encourage serious, creative speculation about humanity’s future ... onworld and offworld. Each year we meet to promote the integration of human factors into space age research and policy, emphasize the interaction of the Arts and Sciences and their technologies, and develop ethical approaches in cross-cultural contact, whenever and wherever it occurs.
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063
academic, anime, fantasy, feminist, roleplaying game, science fiction,
A sci-fi/fantasy/anime/gaming convention, focusing on female members of the community. Lynn Flewelling; Patricia Briggs; Holly Black; Phoebe Wray; Annette Curtis Klause; Jeph Jacques; Jennie Breeden; Randall Munroe
Mar 26th-27th 2010 • Flamingo Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89148
academic, art, collectibles, cosplay, costume, music, mystery, pirate, renaissance, romance, science fiction, space western, steampunk, victoriana,
This year, we have decided to bring you into a world of grinding gears and bodies, steaming pipes and breath… Welcome to the first Steampunk and Air Pirate Ball of Las Vegas. So come out and play with us, be who you are when no one is looking, be the person you’ve never dared let yourself be. Bring your masks, your crewmates, and set sail for Flamingo Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nv 89148 on March 26th.
Mar 31st-Apr 3rd 2010 • Renaissance Grand Hotel St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO 63101
2010 National Popular Culture & American Culture Associations Conference. The four-day schedule includes special topics presentations, area-specific invited speakers, social receptions, tours, film presentations, and area get-togethers.
Apr 9th-11th 2010 • Wayne State College, Wayne, NE 68787
academic, art, cosplay, fantasy, roleplaying game, science fiction,
WillyCon is sponsored by the Wayne State College (WSC) Science Fiction and Fantasy Club and is located on the WSC campus. A variety of campus organizations are involved with the convention and we strive for a unique quality of fun and education. Some of our programs are presented by WSC science educators, and others by students and/or selected guests dealing with fantasy, science fiction, and gaming topics. We also have a Writer’s workshop, a short-story contest, an Artist’s workshop, an art show and auction, a masquerade show, gaming, movies, dealer’s room, etc. Fun and educational!
Apr 10th-11th 2010 • 69th Regiment Armory, New York, NY 10010
Since 2002 the MoCCA Festival offers a unique venue to experience comics, mini-comics, web comics, graphic novels, animation, posters, prints, original artwork, and more. Each year, the Festival invites dozens of established and emerging creators, scholars, and other experts to participate in two days of lecture/discussion panels on a variety of comics and cartoon topics.
Apr 12th-25th 2010 • Virginia Theater, Champaign, IL 61820
The Roger Ebert Film Festival
Apr 17th 2010 • Harmony Town Square, Saint Cloud, FL 34773
The purpose of the Dark Sky Festival at Harmony is to expose the general public to the marvels of astronomy and the importance of protecting dark skies - not just for astronomy purposes, but also for the values that darkness provides to area wildlife.
May 8th 2010 • State Library of Ohio, Columbus, OH 43201
academic, fantasy, literary, science fiction, writing,
Join us at the State Library of Ohio as we present the third annual OHIOANA BOOK FESTIVAL - a day that brings together writers and readers to promote and celebrate books, reading, writing, and our state’s great literary tradition.
May 28th-30th 2010 • Radisson Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
academic, animation, anime, art, board game, card game, collectibles, comics, cosplay, costume, craft, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, filk, film, geek, historical, horror, larp, literary, lovecraft, manga, media, miniatures, monster, music, paranormal, pirate, pulp, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space, space western, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, technology, ufo, vampire, war game, writing,
Annual general science fiction and fantasy convention held in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is the longest-running convention in Utah and in the inter-mountain west. Events and activities include panels, presentations, workshops, masquerade, a large art show, gaming, a media room and anime room, and general fun for everyone. We are a family-friendly convention.
Jun 4th-6th 2010 • Days Inn Stadium, Nashville, TN 37213
academic, art, board game, card game, cosplay, doctor who, fan, fantasy, film, geek, goth, halloween, horror, literary, lovecraft, monster, music, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, writing, zombie,
Speculative Fiction/Gaming convention in Nashville. Literary tracks with a strong writing and horror emphasis. Various gaming. Independant Film making track. Room devoted to British TV. We’re proud of our Con Suite. Hypericon 6 will have Author Guest of Honor Ramsey Campbell. Past guests have included Sherrilyn Kenyon, Tom Piccirilli, Brian Keene, Tim Powers, Scott Nicholson, Deborah LeBlanc and Jonathan Maberry.
Jun 5th-6th 2010 • Santa Clara Marriott, Santa Clara, CA 95054
academic, paranormal, science, ufo,
This annual conference is a bold and serious approach to serious issues, dedicated to providing a forum for those who say what few are willing to say and facilitated in an atmosphere of goodwill, integrity and fun. Each year several of the most controversial speakers in the world gather to share their knowledge of many different issues (rarely or never addressed by our controlled media), which profoundly affect us all. Just some of the subjects covered are: Mind Control, Secret Societies, Shadow Government, The Federal Reserve, 9-11, Occult Technologies, Suppressed Knowledge, New World Order, etc.
Jun 9th-11th 2010 • UW Memorial Union, Madison, WI 53706
The time has never been more right for the Games+Learning+Society Conference! The world is finally beginning to catch on: Great videogames can be great learning tools. This year’s conference will further the work we started six years ago: exploring the impact of games and game culture on learning and society.
Jun 11th-13th 2010 • Holiday Inn, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
61st Annual Philadelphia Writers’ Conference: 160 to 200 writers in attendance, representing many disciplines.
Jun 24th-27th 2010 • Carefree Resort, Nashville, TN 37220
academic, fantasy, science fiction, space western,
SFRA 2010: Far Stars and Tin Stars: Science Fiction and the Frontier. The idea of the frontier, as boundary, as limit, as the edge of the known and the start of the unknown, has been central to science fiction throughout its history. SFRA 2010 will focus on the frontiers behind us and the territory ahead.
Jul 8th-11th 2010 • Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia, PA 19406
academic, historical, miniatures, pulp, victoriana, war game, westerns, zombie,
Historical Miniatures Gaming’s Biggest Summer Vacation! As it does every year, HISTORICON presents: the world’s largest hobby shop, plus the world’s biggest hobby flea market, for four days every July. Both offer a gigantic selection of military miniatures, rules, books and anything else needed for the historical miniature gaming hobby. HISTORICON is the historical miniatures gaming convention in the United States. Each year, thousands of avid gamers descend on historic Valley Forge, Pennsylvania for what the New York Times has described as the “mother of all wargaming conventions.” There will be hundreds and hundreds of games, the world’s biggest wargame hobby shop, painting events and much, much more. HMGS War College (formerly the Military Seminar Series): This year we have another grand battery of speakers and seminars, with topics ranging throughout history, and quite a number of theme-related. If you are looking to spend just an hour or two between games and shopping at this year’s convention, then don’t forget to check out the HMGS War College.
Jul 9th-11th 2010 • Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75205
The Mythopoeic Society’s annual conference is usually held at a college or university campus setting in late July or early August. Each conference is constructed around a theme related to Inklings studies and/or fantastic and mythic literature. Each conference also features an author and a scholar guest of honor. Papers, panel discussions, readings, entertainment, an art show, a dealers’ room, and other activities fill the four-day event. Another Mythcon highlight is our annual banquet, after which the Mythopoeic Awards are presented. A small (usually 100-300 people) attendance and intimate setting makes Mythcon an excellent venue for meeting people with common interests. Speakers include: Janet Brennan Croft, Scholar; Tim Powers, Author
Jul 15th-18th 2010 • Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL 32819
academic, fantasy, harry potter, media,
A Harry Potter Symposium
Jul 16th-18th 2010 • University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045
academic, literary, science fiction, writing,
This year’s topic is “Theodore Sturgeon and the Science-Fiction Short Story.”
Oct 1st-3rd 2010 • , Atlanta, GA 30339
academic, computer, geek, horror, larp, music, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, technology, vampire, video game, war game,
SOUTHERN INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT & GAME EXPO [SIEGECON.NET] is the definitive center of gravity for knowledge exchange among video game industry professionals and students in the southeastern U.S. In 2009, the show hosted more than 600 attendees enjoyed keynotes by industry luminaries, 60 break-out sessions, and 15 social/networking events over a 3-day weekend! The convention provides well-structured meet-and-greet sessions, hands-on technical demos and crash-courses, advanced seminars for business executives, access to capital advisors, individual interviews, new studio showcases, and other ground-breaking opportunities to advance your career or business, at a price affordable to both professionals and college students. The show includes special events, such as parties, music concerts, game competitions, award ceremonies, etc.
Oct 7th-10th 2010 • , Vail, CO 81657
academic, fan, fantasy, feminist, literary, science fiction, writing,
Inspired by the daring adventures of women characters and compelled by the brilliant works by women authors, Sirens is dedicated to women in fantasy literature. Within our focus on women in fantasy, each year Sirens selects a type of female character to feature--and in 2010, we will feature faeries of all kinds: powerful and mischievous, helpful and ruthless, kind and vengeful. Our guests for 2010 are Holly Black, Marie Brennan, and Terri Windling, each of whom has written of myriad fey, faery courts, and even mortals. In addition, all attendees are welcome to submit presentations of all styles on all topics related to women in fantasy literature.
Oct 29th-31st 2010 • Seattle Center, Seattle, WA 98109
academic, animation, art, board game, celebrity, collectibles, comics, computer, cosplay, costume, dance, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, geek, goth, halloween, historical, horror, karaoke, literary, media, monster, music, pulp, roleplaying game, romance, science fiction, star trek, technology, twitter, video game, weird, westerns, writing, zombie,
ZomBcon mashes the obsession of an extreme fan culture, together with the leading edge of entertainment industry hysteria for fans of all ages to celebrate one of the world’s most electrifying movie icons, the Zombie.
Nov 19th-21st 2010 • Radisson Inn, Madison, Madison, WI 53719
academic, art, board game, card game, costume, dance, fan fiction, film, ghosts, historical, media, music, robot, science, science fiction, steampunk, tea party, technology, vampire, victoriana, writing, zine,
A TRUE all Steam/Diesel/Gothic/convention. All aspects of retro-science fiction and fantasy will be explored with a weekend full of panels, dance, interactive theater and victorian frivolity. Besides numerous panels on writings and fan published works we will also have classes and demonstrations in fencing, dueling (a gentlemen’s sport), a NERF shooting range, and a full weekend mystery theater that takes place over the entire weekend (this includes full interaction with the players and the story). There will also be a High Tea and Runway fashion show with designers present.
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