Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-16 GMT
Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-16 GMT
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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 20th-21st 2010 • Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA 30332
animation, anime, art, board game, card game, comics, cosplay, fan, film, free, geek, karaoke, larp, manga, media, music, roleplaying game, science fiction, steampunk, video game, zombie,
Free admission anime, gaming, comic, costuming convention.
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX 77010
celebrity, comics, fantasy, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, steampunk, video game,
Comicpalooza is Houston’s premier convention for comics, sci-fi and fantasy, horror, steam punk, New Media, movies, film, and gaming of all types.
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 26th-Apr 4th 2010 • NOLA Pyrate Week, New Orleans, LA 70116
art, celebrity, costume, craft, dance, fan, fantasy, free, historical, literary, media, music, pirate, steampunk,
Set yer bearings and mark yer maps, NOLA Pyrate Week is coming - all across New Orleans! Rebuilding homes & communities with lowernine.org (Tues/Wed/Thurs), fundraisers, live entertainment, art, fantastic food and drink, parades and a celebration of New Orleans Pyrates & culture! Special guest musical performers are PYRATES! (what else?) The UK’s #1 Pyrate band, the legendary Coco Robicheaux, Alex McMurray, Debauche and many more local artists & musicians! Two parades, burlesque shows, private tour of Blaine Kern’s NEW Mardi Gras World, rum tasting...fun up to yer Buccaneers! Land Of Nod & NOLA Pyrate Week
Apr 3rd 2010 • Masonic Lodge of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA 94401
dance, historical, steampunk, victoriana,
Aeronauts, submariners, aetherial explorers, and gentlemen and lady adventurers of all type are invited to join the intrepid members of The Legion Fantastique for a celebration in honour of the memory of their founder and inspiration, M. Jules Verne! Dance and celebrate at a Victorian/Edwardian Steampunk ball set in an alternate universe in which the Victorians have already invented computers (Analytical engines), laptops (portable difference engines), efficient software (the versatile and elegant ADA), cell phones (portable communication devices), submarines, air travel, and even space flight.
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 9th-11th 2010 • Crowne Plaza Hotel, Saint Louis, MO 63105
cosplay, costume, craft, dance, steampunk, victoriana,
R.O.S.E.’s First Annual Steamposium will be a 3 day salon style convention in the Saint Louis area on April 9, 10 and 11th in the year of 2010. It was typical in Victorian times to gather all of the greatest minds together for a weekend of fun, frivolity and a meeting of the minds. This First Annual Steamposium will be no exception. This event will welcome all fans and future fans of the Steampunk genre that encourages characters, costumes as well as inventions. Plans are underway for an amazing event and as things are added they will be posted on the front page. There will be opportunities for Costumes to be Judged, Group Pictures, Balls, Discussions, Dances and Off Site Excursions.
Apr 16th-18th 2010 • The Bourbon Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70130
cosplay, pirate, renaissance, steampunk, victoriana,
Where else but in New Orleans could we host such a huge party. There will be concerts, vendors, speakers, guest, contests, dinners, street shows and the invasion of pirates parade, traveling right through the French Quarter.
May 7th-10th 2010 • Hilton Milwaukee City Center, Milwaukee, WI 53203
cosplay, fantasy, furry, larp, pirate, renaissance, science fiction, steampunk, victoriana,
Rendezvous with your fellow c.o.s.t.u.m.e. spies, past, present, or future! SF fans, Historical Reenactors, Cosplayers, Furries, Theater Folk, Ethnic Heritage Performers all encouraged to report for duty. (You don’t have to be an active costuming agent to attend this debriefing!)
May 14th-16th 2010 • Radisson Hotel Piscataway, Piscataway, NJ 08854
cosplay, costume, craft, filk, music, steampunk, tea party, victoriana,
You will find musicians, bands, wandering minstrels and opera singers, comic and graphic artists, mind-readers and fire-eaters, writers and authors, dancers and performers! Stay on the sharp lookout for information on our programming, discussions, games, amusements, and salons!
May 22nd-23rd 2010 • Fairmont Empress, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5
Being a Celebration and Exhibition of Steampunk Art & Culture. Come join your fellow air pirates, burlesque performers, time travelers, mad scientists, ladies, gentlemen, madmen, tinkerers and enthusiasts of all things steampunk. There will be a display of working steam engines and period historical artifacts, along with books and merchandise for sale. GUEST OF HONOUR: Cherie Priest, author of Boneshaker; MUSICAL GUESTS: Unwoman; FILM GUESTS: Ryan Copple of RIESE; STEAMPUNK FILM FESTIVAL; ART EXHIBIT; COSTUME CONTESTS
May 27th-31st 2010 • , Madison, WI 53719
animation, anime, art, cosplay, costume, fan fiction, film, furry, historical, larp, media, steampunk, tea party, victoriana, writing, zine,
This is the first NakamaCon. The fandoms represented will be Anime, Steampunk and Furry. Besides the normal Anime showing and panels we will be offering a Steampunk themed Live action game, a High Tea party and a Steampunk fashion show.
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 • Hyatt Regency Dearborn, Dearborn, MI 48126
cosplay, costume, craft, steampunk, victoriana,
The Premier Steampunk event of the Midwest welcomes you one and all for an event the likes the world has yet to witness. Join us for 4 days of wonder, amazement and splendor as we cater you to an event 120 years in the making. From special guests, unique programming, concerts, contests & more. Memorial Day Weekend, 2010 in Dearborn, Michigan. In conjunction with the Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village. We look forward to meeting you, and your expectations.
Jun 5th 2010 • Masonic Lodge of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA 94401
Please join us in celebrating the 50th birthday of Mr. Fezziwig, the most gracious party host in all of Dickens’ London. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of Dickens Fair in late Spring weather! Bangers & Mash plays popular dance tunes from the Regency to the Mid-Victorian period – including waltzes, polkas, schottisches, mazurkas, reels, English country dances, and, of course, those perennial Fezziwig favorites: the Congress of Vienna Waltz, the Bohemian National Polka, Lancers, and Sir Roger de Coverley. There will be a pre-ball class in Victorian ballroom dance and, as usual, all set dances will be briefly taught or called at the ball. As always at Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig’s parties, partners are not required and introductions to partners will happily be provided.
Jun 18th-20th 2010 • Swiss Sportsman Club Park, Sumner, WA 98390
cosplay, costume, craft, dance, doctor who, fairy, fantasy, filk, larp, music, pirate, renaissance, steampunk,
Celltic, Renaisence, Steam Punk, Pirates... You’ll find it all here! Music, dance, events and shows of all kinds.
Jun 19th-20th 2010 • Main Street Station Shopping District, Evanston, IL 60204
art, costume, craft, music, steampunk, westerns,
The fair began in 1972 on historic Custer Avenue named after General George Armstrong Custer in gratitude for his service to the Union during the Civil War. Each year since then artists, craftspeople, antique dealers, restauranteurs, entertainers and the business community get together with 60,000 attendees for this award-winning Northshore tradition.
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!
Jun 25th-27th 2010 • , Wheeling, IL 60090
celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, doctor who, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, film, geek, goth, harry potter, horror, media, paranormal, renaissance, robot, roleplaying game, science fiction, space, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, twilight, zombie,
CYPHAN is the Midwest’s very own Sci-Fi / Fantasy convention for costumers, gamers and any other Frakker that likes the genre and wants to have a good time! Celebrity guests, seminars, a Jail ’N Bail, Droid Hunt, Imperial Ball and Costume cointest are all a part of the fun!
Jul 30th-Aug 1st 2010 • Mount Pisgah, Veneta, OR 97487
art, cosplay, costume, craft, fairy, fantasy, music, steampunk, victoriana,
Faerieworlds has become the premiere mythic music festival on the West Coast. Featuring world renowned fantasy artists, Grammy-award winning musicians, spectacular performances and entertainers, an amazing arts and crafts vending village, thousands of fans from around the globe travel each year to Eugene, Oregon to experience the magic of Faerieworlds.
Jul 31st-Aug 1st 2010 • Vallejo Waterfront, Vallejo, CA 94590
The Great Pan-Kinetic Exposition is a family friendly event designed to showcase a snapshot of United States history during a time of exciting innovations and fantastic personalities. Held on the waterfront in Vallejo, California, the inventors and artisans selling and exhibiting inventions, works of art and incredible ideas for the far off future - our present will be surrounded by a festive big-top style tent that PT Barnum himself could be proud of!
Aug 5th-8th 2010 • Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL 32819
animation, anime, art, celebrity, collectibles, cosplay, costume, fan, geek, historical, horror, manga, music, roleplaying game, steampunk, twitter, video game,
AFO is a multi-day celebration of all things related to Japanese animation and pop culture held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in August. Growing in attendance nearly 20% each year since its inception in 2000, Anime Festival Orlando has earned the title of
Aug 7th-8th 2010 • Springfield, Springfield, MO 65806
cosplay, costume, craft, fairy, fantasy, historical, music, pirate, renaissance, steampunk,
The Barataria Faire is a brand new pirate and faerie faire coming to Springfield, Missouri.
Sep 3rd-6th 2010 • Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30303
anime, art, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, fantasy, lan, larp, manga, media, music, science fiction, star trek, star wars, steampunk, video game,
Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the US.
Oct 8th-10th 2010 • Park Place Hotel, Kansas City, MO 64120
animation, anime, art, cosplay, costume, dance, geek, karaoke, manga, steampunk, tea party, video game, weird,
Kansas City’s Newest Anime Convention! Join us this October at the Park Place Hotel, for a weekend of fun and anime fandom! Featuring anime themed gameshows, showings, video and tabletop gaming, and so very much more.
Oct 8th-10th 2010 • Davis Convention Center, Layton, UT 84041
anime, comics, cosplay, costume, fantasy, manga, media, roleplaying game, steampunk, video game, zombie,
Budding anime convention that’s been running for about five years. Family-friendly and LOTS of fun.
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.
Oct 22nd-24th 2010 • Wedgbury Indoor Sports Center, Loves Park, IL 61111
board game, card game, costume, historical, larp, miniatures, pulp, renaissance, science fiction, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, war game,
Rock-Con 2010 Game Fair is the Midwest’s premier regional gaming convention. This year we welcome you to celebrate our 37th anniversary! The convention features historical and fantasy miniature gaming, collectible miniatures, role playing, collectible card and board gaming events covering the entire spectrum of adventure gaming.
Nov 5th-7th 2010 • Cedar Rapids Marriott, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
fantasy, science fiction, steampunk,
A Steam Powered Convention of the Future
Nov 19th-21st 2010 • Seattle Airport Marriott, Seattle, WA 98188
cosplay, costume, craft, steampunk, victoriana,
A Vendor’s Bazaar packed with exotic wares; An Art Exhibition; The Perpetual Teatime and Hospitality suite; The Magic Lantern Theater; Talks and discussions on all matters steampunk; Gun modification demonstrations; Lessons in etiquette; Steam technology exhibitions; Games and diversions of a role playing nature; Cabaret acts presented by the esteemed Mr. Bodewell
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.
Jul 1st-4th 2011 • Fairmont San Jose, San Jose, CA 95113
art, fantasy, literary, science fiction, steampunk,
Guests include: Patricia A. McKillip, Phil & Kaja Foglio, Mike Willmoth
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