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Farpoint

Feb 13th, 2009-Feb 15th, 2009 • Crowne Plaza Baltimore North

Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093

comics, fan, filk, film, media, science, science fiction, technology,

A fan-run media and more convention focusing on entertainment provided by and for fans! Farpoint hosts the best mix of celebrity, science, author, artist, podcasting, comics, gaming and live performance programs on the East Coast. 2009 guest list is headed by Alan Tudyk (“Wash” from Firefly/Serenity), along with television legend Harve Bennett, authors Peter David, Michael Jan Friedman and more. Live Performances by Prometheus Radio Theatre, Boogie Knights, Insane Ian and Luna-C.

(http://www.farpointcon.com/)

SheVaCon

Feb 27th, 2009-Mar 1st, 2009 • Holiday Inn Tanglewood

Roanoke, VA 24014

anime, art, comics, cosplay, fan, fantasy, filk, film, larp, literary, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, star trek, steampunk,

Artist GOH: Jim Coornery; Writer GOH: Larry Niven; Media GOH: Jeremy Bulloch; Master Of Ceremonies: Spat; Fan GOH: Carla Brindle; Art room, game room, dealers room, Fan groups, workshops panels, Masquerade/cosplay etc.

(http://www.shevacon.org/)

Lunacon

Mar 20th, 2009-Mar 22nd, 2009 • Hilton Rye Town

Port Chester, NY 10573

fan, fantasy, filk, literary, science fiction,

Writer Guest of Honor: Dave Freer, Artist Guest of Honor: Larry Dixon, Special Guest: Mercedes Lackey, Toastmaster: Eric Flint, Fan Guest of Honor: Leigh Grossman

(http://www.lunacon.org/)

FilKONtario

Apr 3rd, 2009-Apr 5th, 2009 • Delta Hotel Toronto Airport West

Mississauga, ON L4W 2L2

fan, fantasy, filk, science, science fiction,

FilKONtario is the annual filk convention in Toronto (okay, Mississauga) Canada, and we hold the Filk Hall of Fame yearly inductions. Toronto also has a lively filk crowd who meet monthly to sing and play! GoH: Heather Dale, Filk Waif: Urban Tapestry, Special Writer Guest: Robert J. Sawyer.

(http://www.filkontario.ca/)

Kawaii Kon

Apr 10th, 2009-Apr 12th, 2009 • Hawaii Convention Center

Honolulu, HI 96815

anime, art, cosplay, fan, manga, video game,

In our 5th year, Kawaii Kon is an annual convention based on Japanese Animation and the many sub-genres of Anime. Kawaii Kon will feature events that includes panels, Anime DVD screenings, live action movies, video gaming as well as a live musical performance!

(http://www.kawaii-kon.org/)

Penguicon 7.0

May 1st, 2009-May 3rd, 2009 • Crowne Plaza

Romulus, MI 48174

anime, comics, fan, fantasy, film, literary, media, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, technology, video game,

Spider Robinson, Wil Wheaton, Rasmus Lerdorf, Jane McGonigal, CandyFab, John “maddog” Hall, Steve Eley, giant singing tesla coils. More than 1,000 geeks who gather annually in southeast Michigan to celebrate science fiction and fantasy, free and open source software, and other geek interests. A party in a hotel all weekend bursting with creativity and intelligence— and free beer! Packed with scheduled content crossing disciplines, full of celebrities and experts, opening the source of everything by teaching you HOWTO. Encouraging you, the attendees, to teach us what you know. A half-dozen conventions combined. Concerts, anime, costuming, games, LAN party, comics, podcasts, and one of the most renowned hopitality suites in America. Mix and match a weekend that’s just for you!

(http://penguicon.org)

Lubbock Comic Con

May 2nd, 2009-May 2nd, 2009 • Science Spectrum

Lubbock, TX 79423

anime, comics, cosplay, fan, media,

The Lubbock SketchClub, in cooperation with the Science Spectrum of Lubbock, KTXT/Metropolis radio show and Star Books and Comics; are organizing the first Lubbock Comic book Expo. A small comic convention presented to showcase local comic book creator talent, and bring in professional comic book creators and publishers from throughout the region to participate. This is primarily an educational convention.

(http://elsketchoclubo.com/events.htm)

OASIS

May 22nd, 2009-May 24th, 2009 • Sheraton Orlando Downtown

Orlando, FL 32804

fan, fantasy, filk, literary, roleplaying game, science fiction,

Writer Guest of Honor - Peter David; Special Guest Writer - John Ringo; Editor Guest of Honor - Toni Weisskopf; Artist Guest of Honor - Johnny Atomic;

(http://www.oasfis.org/oasis)

KillerCon

Sep 17th, 2009-Sep 20th, 2009 • Palace Station Hotel Casino

Las Vegas, NV 89102

fan, horror, literary, zombies,

Edward Kee, Heather Graham, Joe Lansdale, Brian Keene and L.A. Banks are the guests of honor at the First Annual Las Vegas KillerCon -- a new multi-genre (horror, thriller, and paranormal romance) convention.

(http://www.killercon.org/)

Zenkaikon

Nov 7th, 2009-Nov 8th, 2009 • Radisson Valley Forge Hotel

King of Prussia, PA 19406

anime, art, comics, cosplay, fan, film, larp, manga, media, video game,

Zenkaikon, the Philadelphia area’s fastest growing anime and gaming convention, is celebrating its fourth year! Come join us for anime and live action screenings, panels, workshops, concerts, dances, game shows, video gaming, dealers, artists and much more!

(http://www.zenkaikon.com/)

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