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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/)

Wicked Faire

Feb 20th, 2009-Feb 22nd, 2009 • The Marriott of Hanover

Whippany, NJ 07891

cosplay, fantasy, film, larp, literary, lovecraft, renaissance, roleplaying game, science fiction, steampunk, video game, zombies,

The Wicked Winter Renaissance Faire is a huge all-indoor festival which houses a pocket universe of Renfaire entertainments and pleasures, and adds all manner of joys. This year’s theme is the Wicked Chocolate Factory. It’s immersive as a Renaissance Faire, warm and smart as a convention, and massively full of entertainment like a festival! This is a not-for-kids event, for ages 16 and up (with an 18+ area.)

(http://www.wickedfaire.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/)

MidSouthCon 27

Mar 20th, 2009-Mar 22nd, 2009 • Whispering Woods Conference Center

Olive Branch, MS 38654

anime, fantasy, filk, film, literary, roleplaying game, science fiction, technology, video game,

Author Guest of Honor: Mike Resnick; Artist Guest of Honor: Vincent Di Fate; Gaming Guest of Honor: Kinzer and Co, featuring Jolly Blackburn and Mark Plemmons; Science Guest of Honor: Stanton Friedman

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

AccioCon

Apr 3rd, 2009-Apr 5th, 2009 • Holiday Inn International

Orlando, FL 32819

cosplay, fantasy, film, larp, literary, media,

A Twilight and Harry Potter convention with guests like Kellan Lutz, Ashley Greene and Edi Gathegi.

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

Sakura-Con

Apr 10th, 2009-Apr 12th, 2009 • Washington State Convention and Trade Center

Seattle, WA 98101

anime, art, comics, cosplay, fantasy, filk, film, manga, roleplaying game, technology, video game,

Presented by the Asia Northwest Cultural Education Association, Sakura-Con is the oldest and most well attended anime convention in the Pacific Northwest. With 14,000 attendees and 27 guests in 2008, some of our 2009 guests include: Musical Artists - Swedish Bubblegum Dance group Smile.dk, JRock band Girugamesh, Asian Dance Rock band The Slants, and a US Premier of Hangry & Angry; vice-president, co-founder and co-owner of New Generation Pictures, Inc. - Jonathan Klein; FUNimation leading voice actor of Alphonse Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist - Aaron Dismuke; director, writer, and voice actress for FUNimation Entertainment - Leah Clark. Please join us for Sakura-Con 2009 as we celebrate our 12th amazing year. All the excellent programming you’ve come to expect will be back in abundance. Anime theaters, gaming, cosplay, cultural panels, dances, concerts, art contests, AMV’s, industry guests, over 100,000 square feet of exhibits hall, guests of honor and more!

(http://www.sakuracon.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)

CONduit 19

May 22nd, 2009-May 24th, 2009 • Radisson Hotel downtown Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, UT 84101

anime, fantasy, filk, film, horror, literary, lovecraft, media, roleplaying game, science fiction,

Guests include Eric Flint (author/editor) and Howard Tayler (author/artist). Panels, presentations, workshops, art show, dealers’ room, masquerade, filking, ice cream social, Iron Costumer, more! Salt Lake’s largest science fiction convention!

(http://conduit.sfcon.org/)

Duckon

Jun 12th, 2009-Jun 14th, 2009 • Holiday Inn Select, Naperville, Illinois

Naperville, IL 60563

anime, filk, film, furry, literary, media, roleplaying game, science fiction,

Literary GoH: Jim Butcher; Artist GoH: Loren Damewood; Filk GoH: Seanan McGuire; Special Guest: Shannon K. Butcher

(http://www.duckon.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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