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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/)

Megacon

Feb 27th, 2009-Mar 1st, 2009 • Orange County Convention Center

Orlando, FL 32819

anime, comics, cosplay, fantasy, media,

A comic book, Sci-fi/Fantasy, Anime, Gaming and Multi-Media Event! Meet your favorite comic book creator, hundreds of autograph opportunities, panel discussions, costume contests, musical appearances, and much more.

(http://megaconvention.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/)

The Official STAR TREK Convention

Mar 6th, 2009-Mar 8th, 2009 • Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

media, science fiction, star trek,

Creation Entertainment proudly brings The Official Star Trek Convention to the Northeast. With only a couple of months to go to the eagerly awaited release of the new Star Trek feature film this convention is sure to be pumped up to the maximum!

(http://www.creationent.com/cal/stnj.htm)

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/)

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)

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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