Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-14 GMT
Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-14 GMT
Convention Finder*
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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 • , Jersey City, NJ 07306
animation, anime, celebrity, collectibles, comics, doctor who, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, halloween, harry potter, horror, lovecraft, media, monster, mystery, paranormal, pulp, renaissance, robot, science, science fiction, space, star trek, star wars, stargate, twilight, zombie,
Join us for the biggest classic Horrorthon show to hit the bogs of NJ! That’s right, for all the Classic Horror fans of Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Christopher Lee, Vincent Price and Peter Cushing, just to name a few! Finally an expo to celebrate these Horror legends both past and present. Not to mention from the land of the living, hand-picked vendors from across the nation. Special guests featuring George Romero, The cast and crew from Dawn of the Dead, Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Savini, John Amplas and many more! Be sure to join us for the Saturday Nightmares ROMERO Groovie Movies, with panel discussion and Q&A with the films director and cast. So set your radars for the Landmark Loew’s Theatre in Jersey City, NJ. What better place to be surrounded by Horror movie memorabilia, Model Kits, Comics, TV related toys, autographs, magazines/books, collectibles, posters and vintage toys. The theatre itself is one of the last of it’s kind filled with marble columns, bronze railings, rich red tapestries, plush carpets and sweeping staircases leading to balcony areas where you can be sure to get autographs and pics taken with your favorite Guests of Horror! So keep your scanners peeled for the most exciting, horrific terrifying Horror convention heading straight for The Landmark Loew’s Theatre in Jersey City NJ!!
Mar 19th-21st 2010 • The Holiday Inn I-275, Cincinnati, OH 45241
anime, fantasy, literary, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space,
MILLENNICON returns for its 24th year. After making it to the new Millennium, we’re moving on to new worlds. Along with our reputably fine programing of science fiction, space and science subjects we keep working to make this MILLENNICON something special.
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 • Radisson Hotel Calgary Airport, Calgary, AB T2E 1L4
animation, anime, board game, collectibles, computer, cosplay, fantasy, filk, film, larp, miniatures, mystery, renaissance, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, star trek, star wars, stargate, video game,
The Calgary Games Convention (CalCon), is Western Canada’s annual convention for games of all sorts. We are focused on a variety of games and tournaments, including Board & Miniatures games, Role-Playing & Live-Action games, Cards & Collectable games, Computer & Console games, and so much more! Not only will you be able to play classic and recent games, you’ll also see unreleased games and demos, not to mention meeting some of Canada’s interesting game designers and play-testing their newest projects.
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • Suffolk Community College, Brentwood, NY 11717
art, comics, cosplay, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, furry, larp, literary, manga, media, renaissance, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, star trek, technology, video game, zombie,
I-CON is a 3 day convention of science fiction, fact and fantasy and related genres, attended by over 7,000 people each year. Guests from film and TV, Authors, artists and scientists, speak and meet with I-con members in a causal setting. Games,events, demostrations, performances, awards, films and shows are also showcased during the 3 day convention.
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.
Apr 8th-10th 2010 • Best Western Grace Inn, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Space Access ’10, our upcoming annual conference on the technology, politics, and business of radically cheaper access to space, featuring a cross-section of leading players in the field, will once again be the place to hear the latest on the fast-moving entrepreneurial new-space industry.
Apr 9th-11th 2010 • Holdiay Inn Koger Center, Richmond, VA 23235
anime, art, board game, card game, craft, fantasy, filk, geek, horror, literary, media, miniatures, monster, music, mystery, paranormal, pirate, pulp, roleplaying game, romance, science, science fiction, space, space western, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, technology, writing,
Science Fiction & Fantasy return to Richmond with RavenCon 2010, a weekend celebrating the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. (And as we’re playing the Edgar Allan Poe angle, we’re Mystery friendly, too!) Join our guests for panel discussions and workshops that can only happen at RavenCon! Guests of Honor: Author: Rachel Caine; Artist: R. Cat; Gaming: Steve Long; Workshops, Gaming Room open 24/3, an ever expanding list of Guests, Costume Contest, Charity Auction, The FuMP, Groups and Organizations, lots of great stuff in the Dealer’s Room, Con Suite, spontaneous laughter and general merriment.
Apr 15th-18th 2010 • Wyndham Cleveland, Cleveland, OH 44115
art, film, media, science, technology, video game,
Notacon is Technology, Community, and Creativity. NOTACON, an annual conference held in Cleveland, Ohio, explores and showcases technologies, philosophy and creativity often overlooked at many “hacker cons”. Our desire is not to supplant other events, but complement them and strike a balance that has gone unnoticed in our community for far too long.
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.
Apr 30th-May 2nd 2010 • Crowne Plaza, Romulus, MI 48174
anime, comics, fan, fantasy, film, geek, literary, media, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, technology, video game,
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!
May 11th-14th 2010 • Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
computer, science, technology,
What do you get when you merge the world’s best technology newsletter with the world’s best technology conference? New friendships, ideas, projects, and plans you can’t afford to miss. If your success depends upon having an accurate view of the future, there is no other conference in the world better than FiRe. When you leave FiRe, you’ll have met the people making technology futures.
May 14th-16th 2010 • Parkway Convention Cetnre, St Catharines, ON L2R 5L3
celebrity, ghosts, historical, lovecraft, paranormal, science, technology, vampire,
Our exciting line-up of guest speakers & topics include television and radio personalities, authors, publishers, psychics, ghost hunters, paranormal investigators, demonologists, Cryptozoology and much, much more...
May 21st-23rd 2010 • LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Hayward, CA 94541
ghosts, historical, paranormal, science,
Presenting its 8th annual California Ghost Hunters Conference, the Ghost Trackers are bringing more exciting, new attractions for anyone who wishes to experience what it’s like to be a ghost hunter, to join with others and learn from others!! This year we are having John J. Oliver, professional psychic/medium and STAR of "Haunting Evidence" as our guest speaker. We are pleased also to be having a seasoned veteran in the paranormal community, Gloria Ramirez (Young) bringing a comprehensive lecture dealing with ghost hunting, photography and equipment. This is a chance to learn everything they know and your chance to get all your questions answered from two people who have been in the business for almost 20 years. Our bonus attractions this year are investigations in two historic and HAUNTED venues - the Meek Mansion and McConaghy Mansion as well as the San Lorenzo Cemetery. These two magnificent mansions are currently being renovated allowing for better odds of hauntings and have great history.
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.
May 28th-31st 2010 • Marriott Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
art, fantasy, filk, film, horror, literary, science, science fiction, technology,
Over 300 Hours of Multi-Track Programming featuring authors, publishers, editors, artists, scientists, musicians and other creative SF luminaries. Join over a thousand SF fans for the area’s largest and longest running convention of its kind! Visit our huge art show, dealer’s room, concerts, dances, gaming room and video room. Everything Science Fiction and Fantasy in one huge package. And don’t miss The Sunday Night Short Film Festival, an audience-judged competitive film festival screening independent live-action and animated science fact, science fiction, fantasy and horror films under 52 minutes each.
May 28th-30th 2010 • Pigeon Forge Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
celebrity, collectibles, comics, costume, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, science, science fiction, space, star wars, video game,
Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Collectors Show! Live from the Grand Resort Hotel & Connvention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN
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 11th-13th 2010 • Lake Charles Civic Center, Lake Charles, LA 70601
anime, art, board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, filk, harry potter, literary, media, miniatures, music, science, science fiction, space, star trek, technology, twilight, video game, writing,
Louisiana’s premiere Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention.
Jun 24th-27th 2010 • , South Portland, ME 04106
animation, anime, art, board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, computer, cosplay, dance, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, film, geek, karaoke, lan, larp, manga, media, music, renaissance, roleplaying game, science, steampunk, video game,
PortConMaine is Maine’s biggest and longest running Anime & Gaming Convention! We happen to also be New England’s longest running convention as well. Woot! Fan run and for fans, the convention has succeeded year after year to bring anime and gaming funs events such as: a cosplay, anime music videos, two anime theaters, a video game room, panels, discussions, workshops, CCGs, miniature events, RPGs, board games, an auction, extreme geek, Cthulhu, karaoke, an artist alley, contests, free stuff, vendors, and more! Stock full of goodness, with enough events to keep you busy and wanting more- this convention is a family friendly outing for all ages!
Jul 9th-11th 2010 • Comfort Inn & Suites, Chattanooga, TN 37412
fantasy, literary, science, science fiction,
Literary Guest of Honor: Terry Brooks; Artist Guest of Honor: Darrell K. Sweet; Special Guest: Dan & Sarah Hoyt; First Ever Science Guest: Les Johnson; Master of Ceremonies: Eric Flint
Jul 23rd-25th 2010 • Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh Airport, Coraopolis, PA 15108
fantasy, filk, literary, science, science fiction,
Confluence is: A small, friendly conference focused on the literature and art of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Many award-winning authors and editors who enjoy meeting and talking with Confluence members. Panel discussions and talks that will broaden and deepen your appreciation of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Poetry readings, filk concerts, a video room and other entertaining fare. A taste-testing consuite, a terrific art show, and a book-crammed dealers room. Confluence is about programming that lets fans of science fiction and fantasy hear about the views and visions of some of the leading authors, editors, and critics in the genre.
Jul 23rd-25th 2010 • Comfort Inn & Suites, Omaha, NE 68106
art, literary, science, science fiction,
The Omaha Science Fiction and Fantasy Festival: An Omaha SF/F convention with something for everyone.
Aug 20th-22nd 2010 • Crowne Plaza Enfield-Springfield, Enfield, CT 06082
board game, geek, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, technology, video game,
Our event features a variety of awesomeness in the form of gaming, panels, special guests, events, and more. Gaming sessions happen every day for this 3-day event with a rotating cast of Game Masters. Special panel discussions feature guests from writers to artists who will discuss anything from books to subjects of a more erotic flavor. Vendors, artists, special performances and book signings will also take place at the fourth annual Pi-Con event.
Aug 27th-29th 2010 • Renaissance Hotel Austin, Austin, TX 78759
animation, art, literary, media, roleplaying game, science, science fiction,
The primary focus of ArmadilloCon is literary science fiction, but that’s not all we do -- we also pay attention to art, animation, science, media, and gaming. Every year, dozens of professional writers, artists and editors attend the convention. We invite you to attend the convention especially if you are a fan of reading, writing, meeting, sighting, feeding, knighting, and all the other things folks do at a sci-f/fantasy convention.
Sep 4th-6th 2010 • Windemere Resort, Mesa, AZ 85205
fan fiction, fantasy, science, science fiction, star trek,
Science Fiction / Fantasy Convention. Panels for both science fiction, hard science and more.
Sep 17th-19th 2010 • , Addison, TX 75001
art, board game, card game, costume, fan, fantasy, filk, film, geek, literary, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space,
FenCon VII Guest of Honor: Spider & Jeanne Robinson Music Guest of Honor: Ookla the Mok Fen Guest of Honor: Kevin Roche & Andrew Trembley Artist Guest of Honor: John Picacio Toastmaster: Joe R. Lansdale Special Guest: Ginjer Buchanan plus many more guests Theme: Mad Science!
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 8th-10th 2010 • Crowne Plaza Hotel, Romulus, MI 48174
art, filk, literary, science, science fiction,
Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy! Literary Guest of Honor: .M. Stirling; Omnibus Guest of Honor: Juanita Coulson; Artist Guest of Honor: Peri Charlifu; Fan Guest of Honor: Doug Lughart (aka L. Warren Douglas)
Oct 9th-Nov 9th 2010 • Julie Rogers Theatre Beaumont, tx, Beaumont, TX 77701
comics, computer, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, geek, goth, halloween, horror, media, mystery, paranormal, science, science fiction, ufo, zine,
S.O.U.L.S. FEST will be the very first paranormal convention in Southeast Texas. S.O.U.L.S. Paranormal is excited to bring to you guest speakers from across the country and even internationally. These include Doug Carnahan & Shane Thornton from Norcal Paranormal and Norcal Ghost Talk Radio, Rob Henry of West Virginia Paranormal, Shannon Sylvia from Ghost Hunters International and Paranormal State, and also Barry Fitzgerald also of Ghost Hunters International. This Event will present a view from the most renown paranormal investigators , haunted survivors, authors and will keep you on the edge of your seat. From the most skeptic to the most seasoned ghost hunter... there will be something for everyone! So come to our awesome first annual event and meet and greet legendary Ghost Hunters, renown Paranormal Speakers, authors and much much more!
Oct 22nd-24th 2010 • Hilton Bayfront, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
anime, art, board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, computer, craft, dance, doctor who, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, filk, film, geek, goth, horror, larp, literary, lovecraft, manga, miniatures, music, paranormal, pirate, renaissance, robot, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, twitter, vampire, video game, weird, writing, zombie,
Necronomicon is a Convention for Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror fans based in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, now in its 29th year! Our GoH this year is none other than David Gerrold, author of many wonderful works including everyone’s favorite Star Trek episode “Trouble With Tribbles”. Featuring gaming, panels, trivia, video, costumes, LARP, LAN, Dealer’s Room, Art Show, Con Suite, Guest of Honor Banquet, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog - The Sing-Along, Necronomi-Prom, Ghourmet Bheer Tasting, Adult Scavenger Hunt, Charity Raffle and Filk.
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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