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Silent and Sad

2008-06-23T06:08:22Z

I love Cons, I am sure many of you reading this Tribe enjoy Cons as well, Let us talk about them.

Achbar

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When is your Next Convention?

2008-06-19T03:21:21Z

Where do you live and what Cons do you enjoy?

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What cons do you go to?

2007-12-15T12:23:25Z

Links and city/state please/

For me:

www.pi-con.org. W. Springfield Ma
www.arisia.org Boston Ma
Boskone http://www.nesfa.org/Boskone/ Boston Ma
Ravencon www.ravencon.org Richmond Va

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Terry Pratchett

2007-12-15T12:15:28Z

FYI

http://www.paulkidby.com/news/index.html

:(

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DragonCon was fun

2007-09-09T04:50:58Z

Here it is a week later. But I had a Nice time at DragonCon. i am looking forward to next year

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Worldcon 2007 in Yokohama

2007-08-27T18:08:17Z

Does anyone know of any podcasts (video or audio) from Worldcon in Yokohama - http://www.nippon2007.org/eng/e_main.html - this week?

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Fantastic Dimensions #1

2007-08-19T20:59:18Z

Well, the first episode of my irregular weblog about fandom, Fantastic Dimensions, is up and on my weblog (address below).

It's a short episode. It's a start. There's more to come.

Please tell your friends! Please leave comments! Please let me know what you think.

Marlin
http://www.doublefeature.com/unconventionaut/
yahoo! messenger = zentinal

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DragonCon

2007-08-12T12:11:30Z

Who is going?

Achbar

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Slightly OT: Which fandom archetype are you?

2007-08-11T17:30:11Z

Oh dear me... I'm so going to hear about this for the rest of my fandom existence!

http://tinyurl.com/2c3u4h

You are a Fandom Bitch

Leaving a trail of badfic writers' mutilated bodies in your wake, you wreak sharp-tongued harpy havoc throughout your fandom(s). Sure, there are less bitter lemons, but hoo boy do you have fun.

ROFL

;)
Feiruz

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My Pi-Con Schedule

2007-08-07T19:47:01Z

Tell me we met on Tribe if you come.

www.pi-con.org

Pi-Con Schedule
music: Lonely - Anita Baker
Friday:
5pm
GoH Interview:
Wherein I interview C.E. Murphy

6pm
How to Write Pages 1-5
Kabongo(M), DeCandido, Osborne

Saturday
10am
Shamanistic Druids
Kane, Kabongo, Murphy, Mach
11am
Myth and Folklore in Fantasy
Laity, Harvey(M), Kabongo
3pm
Flirting
Harvey, Kabongo, Ferrett, Mach, Snyder
4pm
Pitch 10 minutes to an Agent
Kabongo
5pm
Cliches That Need Banning
Kabongo, Green, K. Williams, Mach, Silva
7pm
Urban Fantasy
Harvey, Kabongo, Murphy

8pm, run to the nearest place that serves good dead animal and order without speaking

Sunday
11am
Critiquing that Counts
Kabongo, Mach
Noon
Coming Full Circle
Kabongo, Murphy

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AnCon

2007-07-23T14:18:02Z

A NE Ohio tradition returns, with the loss of the UGS and Neovention its good someone has brought a gaming con back to the area, check it out October 26-28, 2007.

http://www.anothergamecon.com/

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Westercon 2007: Gnomeward Bound (6/30 - 7/3)

2007-06-02T04:08:17Z

Who's going?

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Cons

2007-06-02T04:07:19Z

have Cons suffered in the past few years? Are numbers down? There is not much activity here in this tribe.

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Boskone Anyone?

2007-04-17T02:43:56Z

Other than myself and Science - http://people.tribe.net/wire - Is anyone else in this tribe going to be at Boskone - http://www.nesfa.org/boskone/ - this coming weekend?

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Pi Con!

2007-03-30T02:27:39Z

http://pi-con.org/

Hey all,

I'll be doing Pi-Con this summer, and the first day is by b-day. The Guest of Honor is Catie Murphy. She's a fantastic writer and an even better person. I got to meet her at World Fantasy Con last year and would go just to see her, but Jeph Jaques of http:/Questionablecontent.net fame will be there as well.

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SheVaCon

2007-02-27T01:19:46Z

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SheVaCon
This was a small Con this past weekend in Roanoke, Va. , as far as
small Cons go, this was damned near perfect. SheVaCon had the
typical things I wish enjoy at a con. Enjoy Gaming, Costumes, a
damned good art room, a dealer room, a LARP, authors, good con suite,
and drumming!
The Gaming at SheVaCon was good. They were too numerous to name,
but all seemed to have had a great time. Dice rolled and people
laughed. This was damned good gaming in my view.
The Costuming was a bit meager this past SheVaCon. The few
costumes I saw were nice. Many beginner costumers made themselves
known. People ahve to start some place and this was a damned good
Con for it.
Allen Wold was at the Con. Allen ahs the look of a older, grey
haired wizard. he enjoyed his fans and spoke to his admirers with
great care.I have met this man several times and he never remembers
me. I enjoyed his writings in the past. Tony Ruggiero was there as
well, he gave a panel on vampires. This is one author I regonize on
sight and he knows me. He saw me as I entered the hotel and was
polite. These intimate small Cons is a perfect setting for authors
like this. The get to meet the people who read their works. There
were several readings in the Con Suite.
The art Room was fantastic. By nature, I am visually stimulated.
The one thing I hate about ConCarolinas is the lack of a good art
room. SheVaCon did not skimp here. They have my highest respects
for the art room.
The Dealer room was small but select. The dealers were busy, but
not over run with customers. They all seemed to ahve made money.
There were no obvious dealer complaints and they ALL had smiles on
their faces. There should be deals in the Dealer's Room. There is
nothing I dislike more in a dealer's Room than poaying full price
for the same items I can get at the store. What would be the point?
There was Live Action Role Playing game at the Con and the players
had a Great time. There was very little drama in the game on behalf
of the players. One of my SCA buddys ran the LARP with her team of
Judges. The LARP was Cthulu meets Vampire: The Masquerade. They
had well over 40 players enjoying this game. The players were in age
form 11 years old to over 50 years of age. The combat was minimal,
but the role play was immense. many of the players wore costumes for
this game. the Costumes were not the best, but the players did their
best and had fun at it. This game ran all hours of the Con. It
officially stopped 10 am on sunday morning.
The Con Suite was comparable to that of StelalrCon. The Con Suite
ran all friday and saturday night of the Con without closing. The
Staff of SheVaCon spent money on this Con Suite. The Con Suite Staff
maintained and Jar for donations. This Jar was full with dollars and
silver coinage. They had hot food. not just sanswhich meat and
peanut butter. This was a class act on a budget. the sado was all
poured from bottles, but the bottles were kept on ice. My hat is off
to this Con Suite.
ShevaCon has the best drumming of any Con. Period. Better than
DragonCon, that is saying allot in my view. They had a Djembe
drummer come to this Con with over a dozen drums for his students.
He taught African beats and people learned quickly. The drumming
stared at 11pm sharp both nights. Ok, It helps when Achbar is the
drumming Co Ordinator for the Con's drum circle. Wayne, thanks allot for asking me to do this. I have a better idea for next year if I am allowed to do this again. hell, even if I am not allowed, I wil come anyway ( smile)! Most of the
drummers brought their own drums. the Con set a room aside for this
activity. The drumming lasted well until 3am in the morning both
nights. I admire a Convention that allows this kind of planning for
drumming. There were members form the new band called DragonBane
playing in the drum circle. it is alwasy great to hear the sound of
Guitar played in drumming circles. In as much as i love drumming, it
is grat to hear different instruments played and loved./
The SCA was welcomed with open arms at this Convention. They ahd
two different Medieval organizations giving demonstrations. There
was rapier fighting at this Con. Unfortuantely for me, there was no
SCA heavy fighting. That was somehting i really looked forward to
doing at the Con. People enjoyed the SCA demo and they stayed
behind and asked many good questions. the barony of Black Diamond
held the demo. There was a dedicated market plan to get the SCA to
attend this Convention. One could not toss a brink and not hit a
member of the SCA at this convention. it was my hope to see this
sort of marketting done here in NC. As of yet, I have not seen any
Con in this are market their Con to the SCA. DragonCon does a GREAT
job of this. It is sad that many Con Organizers forget that the SCA
is full of Sci fi fans. This is an over sight I can never understand.
In Summary, I hope to attend ShEvACon next year. While this is a
small Convention of only about 500 plus people, I feel that is is
well worth the 3 hours of driving to attend it. this Con has all of
the things that is worth my attention, gaming, a fantastic Art Room,
a Good Dealer'sRoom, a Great Con Suite, a better than decent LARP,
wonderful Authors, decent Costuming and Wonderful Drumming! This
year's SheVaCon will leave a positive and lasting memory in my heart.

James Morrow
Achbar

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St Louis Cons?

2007-02-18T17:43:30Z

HI all,

Just Moved to St Louis anyone have info about Cons in this area or surrounding area?

Micca

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New Cons

2007-02-10T15:26:48Z

Are there any New Cons on the Scene? What is coming up in your area?

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Wondercon 2007

2007-01-22T01:33:26Z

So...I am thinking about going to WonderCon in March. Turns out I have to be in Reno a few days after the show and have always wanted to attend.

Need some advice though. Since I know very little about San Fran (I am in the DC area) can anyone tell me about the area for the show? And anyone else going? How about anyone needing a roomy? ;)

Gimme the facts people, I am sure there are some veterans in here that can give some stories!

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Arisia Con Boston!

2007-01-19T04:04:21Z

Heyla,

I just found out i'll be a panelist at Arisia January 12-14. Look for the black guy. :-)
http://2007.arisia.org/

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next conventions

2007-01-05T03:25:59Z

So what coming up next in the conventions world?
Patrick

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Fandom and Such

2006-12-27T18:13:28Z

When was your last Con? What did you do?

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SheVaCon

2006-12-27T14:19:12Z

I am going to this Con. shevacon.org
Today, I have just booked a room.

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Jamming at Cons

2006-12-23T21:46:32Z

There ar bands playing at various Cons now. I can think of Galacticon, Dagon and maybe a few others. Othr than filking, hae any oyu ever experienced a band just playing an having fn ata Con.
In most Cons, I enjoy a drumming Circle of some sort. These days, I ve picked up guitar and I am enjoying this. Do any o you in this Tribe play Guitar or any othe instrument?

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Futuristic Armor

2006-12-22T05:29:45Z

Are there any clubs dedicated to making Futuristic armor? I mean other than the 501st of Star Wars fandom?

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This looks like a fun Con

2006-12-18T05:54:53Z

http://www.shevacon.org/
I enjoyed this Con back in the 90s. I want to enjoy it next year.

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'Firefly' fans resurrect canceled convention

2006-12-15T19:32:48Z

From News.com http://news.com.com/2061-10802_3-6142354.html

Word comes from Burbank, Calif., that passionate fans of the Joss
Whedon TV show Firefly from all over the world have ponied up money to
help pay to carry off "Flanvention," the fan convention that was
scheduled to begin Friday but was abruptly canceled Thursday.

According to Corey Bridges, the executive producer at Multiverse
Network, who was in town for Flanvention, people had come to Burbank
from all over the place, only to find when they arrived that the event
had had the rug pulled out from under it.

But never to be told they can't have what they want, the show's fans,
known as "browncoats," scrambled and found a way to make it work.

"It's a remarkable thing," said Bridges, who explained that the local
browncoats had found a way to get fans from all over the place to help
fund the replacement event. "To me it's the symbolism of this group of
people, the browncoats. They've done this before, having something
they're deeply passionate about canceled prematurely and having it
resurrected."

Indeed, the browncoats are famous for their response to the
cancellation of Firefly and the way they've managed to get showings
all over the world of Serenity, the film based on the TV show.

And it's not only the fans who showed up despite the cancellation.
Many of the show's actors appeared, despite not getting paid to do so.
Bridges said actor Nathan Fillion had arrived and was giving away
memorabilia from his time on the show to fans.

Anyway, Bridges said that there had been some scuttlebutt in the days
leading up to Flanvention that there was trouble brewing. Thus, the
local browncoats had begun to come up with backup plans. But at that
point, they were told all was well, only to find on Thursday that all
was most definitely not.

Flash-forward to Saturday where, absent the hotel ballroom the event
was supposed to be held in, the browncoats were organizing replacement
events at a "secret" location, Bridges said, and a series of
color-coded buses meant to ferry the fans there was arriving.

"Now this is essentially happening for free," said Bridges, "for
everyone who shows up. Because we don't have the list of attendees
from the organizers."

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Some suggestions for ethical gift giving and supporting something positive.

2006-12-15T05:26:39Z

Hello all,

At this time of year it is often tough to find what you want or feel good about giving. Many of us prefer to give gifts that do some good in the world and I would like to offer a suggestion.

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The Realms of Legend is the project to build a historical and environmental education facility in the style of a themed entertainment venue which will showcase concepts for simpler living, eco friendly living and solutions for many of the problems our society faces in the coming years, all in a format of fun and engaging experiences.

Ordering via the search box at the link below will give the project a small commission and help us pursue the goal of educating a large number of people about the options we have for building a more healthy and sustainable future for all.

If you are looking for a gift that you can be sure will get there on time and allow the recipient to choose what suits them best you might consider one of the gift certificates. The E-Card form is instant and you don't have to waste paper or wait for postal services or you can choose a more traditional hard copy version.

So if you are considering giving some form of gifts during the holiday season or even in the future, please consider using the search box below. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

I hope you all have a very fulfilling holiday season.

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Cheers!

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TusCon Nov. 10-12

2006-11-02T23:40:27Z

If anybody here is going to TusCon in (where else?) Tucson, come to my panels! They have me on three panels whose names escape me at the moment, and then at 3 p.m. Saturday I will be giving (for what I think is the fifth time in a row) my How To Massage Anybody panel. It's always fun and maybe this year I'll be organized! But I doubt it...

TT

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SiliCon Fri-Sun Oct 6-8 2006 (San Jose)

2006-10-01T16:44:40Z

See everyone there,
quan

WHAT: SiliCon http://www.siliconventions.com/
WHEN: Fri-Sun, Oct. 6-8, 2006

WHERE: Double Tree Hotel
2050 Gateway pl, San Jose, CA
(408) 453-4000
http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=
(next to airport)

PARKING: free (just show pass/membership)
(in and out privileges)

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BEER ALERT: Boycott Miller Brewing (and Fosters unfortunately)

2006-09-26T20:34:01Z

Hello all, since so many of us drink beer at events and actually care about how bad things are getting in this country I thought I would bring to your attention a way you can help just be switching to a different beer for a while. You may find you like something you passed by before in the process.

Anyway, here is a letter I have been asked to forward to people and groups I know that drink beer.

By the way, one reason this is so important is the vast amount of damage done to this society every day by illegal aliens, for example between 50 and 60 americans are killed daily by illegal aliens according to statistics compiled by the FIRE coalition, yet these facts go unreported because the big money doesn't want everyday citizens to wake up and see what is happening around us.

The letter:

I am sending this e-mail to ask you to join the national American boycott
against Miller Brewing Company and their parent company SABMiller based in London.

Miller Brewing Company is giving tens of thousands of dollars to groups that
support illegal immigration, benefits for illegal aliens, and amnesty.

The boycott message is clear. Dump the beer! Dump SABMiller's stock!

The main products we are targeting are Miller Lite, ICE House, Milwaukee's
Best, and Fosters. A complete list of Miller Brewing Company's Products,
instructions for the boycott, and the latest news can be found at www.MillerBoycott.com

Please help support the Boycott by taking the following actions.

1. Please visit www.MillerBoycott.com to learn how you can support the boycott.
2. Please sign the boycott petition.
3. Write to your favorite organizations, if they are not already on the
coalition list, and ask them to join the National Illegal Immigration Boycott
Coalition.
4. Please forward this message to all of your contacts asking them to do the
same.

We are tired of huge companies like Miller Brewing Company using the money we
give them as consumers to turn around and support illegal immigration, amnesty,
and benefits.

It's time to take a stand and time to send Miller Brewing Company a clear
message.

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Want to go to LaCon?

2006-08-22T21:09:59Z

My plans for attending the con just came crashing down 5 minutes ago.

I've got a full membership that I will not be able to use. If you want it, it can be all yours for the amount I paid for it: $75.00

- Dorothy

D_Truslowatyahoodotcom

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Dark Angel

2006-08-19T04:02:28Z

Recently (a few months ago) Dark Angel started showing on Sci Fi Mondays. If anyone's interested in joining, I started a Dark Angel Tribe:

tribes.tribe.net/dark_angel

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WorldCon Reviews?

2006-08-18T16:49:23Z

I'm going to be at WorldCon (the guy with the Chris for TAFF signs) and am hoping to run into y'all there. If you're going to WorldCon, any of the Chris Garcia family of zines would love to have your review. SF/SF (focusing on BArea fandom) and The Drink Tank (Chris Garcia's other zine) and a special zine called L*I*S*P* (dedicated to fannish lists) will be putting out issues full of WorldCony goodness.

If you get a chance, check out eFanzines.com and the current SF/SF and The Drink Tank, featuring a series of WorldCon reviews from the US and the UK!
Chris

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LAcon IV (World Con 2006) Aug 23-27

2006-08-18T16:15:00Z

The 64th World Science Fiction Convention:
http://www.laconiv.org/2006

I'm going! Anyone else?

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Halloween convention

2006-07-30T21:29:43Z

What would you think about a Halloween-themed convention? Not a horrorcon or a pagan festival, but a convention that's all about Halloween.

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Conventions

2006-07-27T22:27:29Z

What makes a good Con for you?

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WesterCon: Who's going?

2006-07-27T22:08:27Z

Hey, all -- if you're going to Westercon, come see my concert at 2 p.m. Saturday! I'll be playing songs from both of my CDs, including the songs that have been played on Dr. Demento over the years, and playing a bunch of other stuff (and weird instruments) too!
Hope to see you there --

TT

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2006 - Whats going on!?

2006-06-09T19:13:24Z

Sorry for not being around the last few months, life happens!

So I have a few cons that I will be trying to attend this year, what about everyone else? Oh and if you are attending any of these, lets get together for a drink!

Farpoint - http://www.bcpl.net/~wilsonr/flier.html
February 17-19, 2006
Hunt Valley, MD
Nice small mixed media con that is almost a relaxacon. Got snowed in a few years ago and that had to have been one of the best con experiences ever.

Balticon 40 - http://www.balticon.org/
May 26 - 29, 2006
Hunt Valley, MD

Wizard World Philadelphia - http://www.wizarduniverse.com/conventions/philadelphia.cfm
June 2-4, 2006
Philadelphia, PA
This is a fairly commercial comic book show, not a con. Decent panels and very good comic guests. Some media guests have attended in the past also.

Shore Leave 28 - http://www.shore-leave.com/
July 7-9, 2006
Hunt Valley, MD
Nice mixed media convention. Good guests and friendly attendees.

Conestoga 10 - http://www.sftulsa.org/
July 28-30, 2006
Tulsa, OK
Nice literary convention with very friendly people. Art show has talent and well run.

Dragon*Con - http://www.dragoncon.org/
Sep 1-4, 2006
Atlanta, GA
HUGE east coast mixed media convention. Lots of costumes and partys all weekend long. Great multi-block parade on saturday.

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New Tribe: The Magical History Tour.

2006-05-25T08:11:08Z

Hi,

I created this new tribe because it seemed like a good place to allow discussion that didn't quite have a home in the faire, history, SCA or conventions tribes. The magical part is in the fact that we recreate pieces of history as if by magic.

So I am making this a thread posting because it seems the new format of the tribe cards makes it so that most people never see the listings.

http://tribes.tribe.net/magicalhistorytour

Whether your events and reenactments include magical influences or not, when an event really comes together and people forget that they are in the modern world for a while and immerse themselves in the experience, the event comes alive and the atmosphere is magical and full of possibilities and romance. That time, no matter how brief, is what so many live for, whether it is for themselves or to feel the power of helping others experience it.

This is a tribe for discussion of all aspects of historic re-enactment and re-creation as well as recreation. This includes medieval festivals, viking festivals, renaissance faires, pirates, buckskinner events, etc.

Historic fiction and fantasy are welcome as well.

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Marcon Reminder

2006-04-27T01:05:37Z

Hi all,

Just a reminder that Marcon is coming up May 26-28, and prereg ends on the 10th.

I will be there as a guest as well as doing presentations about our theme park project.

If any of you will be there let me know. It will be nice to meet people from the list in person.

Cheers.

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Oni-Con 2006

2006-04-24T20:42:58Z

I help run Oni-Con in Houston, but I'm not really sure if its okay to post this here....

This year the con will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas October 20-22, 2006. More info can be found at www.oni-con.com!

As of right now guests include:
Tiffany Grant
Matt Greenfield
Taliesin Jaffe
Bruce Lewis
Chris Patton
Xero Reynolds
Yoshitaka Amano

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San Diego Con July 18 to 24th hotel reservation to share anyone?

2006-04-21T16:32:13Z

I'm planning on being in SD Tuesday July 18th (late) through Monday July 24th (late-ish).
I'm traveling with my boyfriend, Henry Covert, who is a Wold-Newton Scholar, Fiction writer and former indy-film reviewer. I'm a writer and comic book publisher.

Looking for someone who already has a reservation at a convention hotel who is willing to share or who lives near by and has a sofa bed.

If you're in fandom, I'm sure we know some people in common for references or can prove reliablity to each other. Most "quads" or two bed rooms are only $20 a night more than a room with one bed -- we would pay more than that per night.

Please get in touch soon!

-Rachel

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SiliCon Convention Article in Latest Issue of SF/SF

2006-02-16T23:30:33Z

Hi all, here's the latest and greatest... we're over 100 pages this issue! Lots of fun stories (Lord of the Rings Feast, Casa Ren Faire, SiliCon, Sally Ride Festival, etc.) and amazing pictures. Oh, and my very cool Editorial :-) Feel free to pass this on. Enjoy!

http://efanzines.com/SFSF/SFSF10.pdf

Cheers,
Jean
--
Jean P. Martin
Editor
SF/SF: Science Fiction/San Francisco
http://efanzines.com/SFSF/index.htm
(650) 867-8826

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Shore Leave Con

2006-01-07T04:07:08Z

Well time is getting short for this years trek (no pun) to Baltimore for Shore Leave. I have lived on the east coast for 3 years now and made it each year. The con is fan run so you have that homey atmosphere that you loose at the big conglomorate convetions. Heres the facts:

Shore Leave 27: July 8-10, 2005
http://www.shore-leave.com/
Hunt Valley, MD

Check out their site and see if you can't make it by. I will be there all weekend in case anyone wants to meet up!

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Cons

2005-11-23T04:40:07Z

My Goodness. Don't you just lov them? My very first Con was in 1987. It was called The Atlanta Fantasy Faire. I will not bore you with all o fthe other Cons I have enjoyed since then.
It is nice to be on a network with so many other people sharing the same love of activity.

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SF/SF eZine Looking for Writers and/or Photographers

2005-09-22T20:30:24Z

A new online fanzine, SF/SF: Science Fiction/San Francisco, is trying to get coverage of all areas of fandom (science fiction, fantasy, Cosplay, LARP, SCA, science, paranormal, horror, anime, comics, etc.) in the SF Bay Area and would like to find a writer (and/or photographer) or more who would be willing to cover events and do feature articles.

Anyone here interested? If so, drop a line to sfinsf@gmail.com, or you can send me a note and I’ll set you up.

Thanks,
Jean

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NASFiC Review

2005-09-08T16:49:09Z

I've just finished my issue of The Drink Tank on eFanzines.com and I did a long review of my NASFiC experience.
It's well worth reading, if I say so myself
Chris

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Trans/genderqueer people at Dragon Con?

2005-09-06T22:08:36Z

Hey, I'm going to be at Dragoncon in Atlanta from Sept. 1 to 5 and would love to hang out with other trans or trans-friendly people there. I'm a trans/genderqueer writer (author of a transgender teen novel called Choir Boy) and I'm also a huge SF/fantasy/comics geek. I love meeting smart, nerdy people, especially if they're comfortable with non-standard gender.

Drop me a message or reply to this posting if you'd like to try and hang out while I'm in Atlanta!

Also, while I'm in Atlanta, I'll be reading at a special Cliterati (http://www.cliterationline.com) at the Tower II Nightclub, 735 Ralph McGill Blvd., on Thursday Sept. 1. Jessica Melusine and Annalee Newitz will also be reading. I would love to see some of you guys there!

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Costume display and rating site

2005-09-06T16:47:20Z

Like to show off your costumes? Like to see other costumes? Like to discuss and review costumes? Try this site:

www.costumerating.com

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DragonCon 2005

2005-09-01T17:44:15Z

So who all is looking a going? I am planning on it. Can't go to Glasgow this year.

Kivas.

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NASFiC Scheds are out!

2005-08-25T21:28:25Z

I got my programming sched for NASFiC and I've got panels on movies, fanzines, history and futurism.

I've also got a panel where I'm with Larry Niven. I've done one or two panesl with Larry before, but this one is the most interesting because we're talking about what to do with Earth after most of the humans spread out across the universe
Chris

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Gencon anyone?

2005-08-13T02:24:46Z

Anyone going? The midwest one is next weekend.

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WorldCon Notes

2005-08-04T20:14:09Z

Lot's of great word coming out of Glasgow.
From what I am hearing, there are a lot of great fanzines starting to circulate (including Shiny,Shiny from Flick, Plokta Who from the Next Hugo Winners the Plokta Cabal, Gimmickry by Max, Meta by Geneva Melzack, and of course, the comedy zine that I'm co-writing with Cheryl Morgan that you can download at
http://www.emcit.com/wordpress/index.php?p=1090

If you're an LJ person, Hazelchaz has a great series of entries, and the inter_action community is full of coverage.

I only wish I could be there
Chris

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The best thing about conventions, how about you?

2005-08-01T21:26:45Z

For me, the best thing about conventions is the people and the topics I can discuss with them.

That is also why I like being a pro-guest, I get to talk to the people who are the most serious about it all while being highly intelligent and creative thinkers.

Either in panels, the green room, the jacuzzi or the wee hours of the morning in parties, the people, pro or non-pro, and the conversations and intellectual stimulation are what makes it for me.

Of course a good art show, a dealers room with a lot of neat stuff, and a good film track are also important to me and I often find the masquerade quite worthwhile too.

So, what about the rest of you? What do you like most about cons, what makes you go?

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Anyone going to WorldCon or NASFic?

2005-08-01T21:16:33Z

SO, I'm not going to WorldCon (though I'm putting out a daily fanzine with Cheryl "Emerald City" Morgan all about fake WorldCon News) but I am going to Seattle for the NASFiC.

If you're interested in the WorldCon daily, let me know and I'll add you to the emailing list.

If you're gonna be at NASFiC, let's get together and have lunch!
Chris

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New pictures posted.

2005-07-25T10:30:54Z

Hi,

I put up some pictures of friends from fandom that are the main reason why I go. I hope you like them.

I will have others soon if anyone is interested.

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Convention Pictures

2005-06-14T16:39:52Z

Pictures from Conquest 36, held over Memorial Day Weekend in Kansas City, are now online at the MidAmerican Fan Photo Archive:
http://midamericon.org/photoarchive/05conq01.htm
...Pictures from lots of other cons can be found there, too!

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A small request

2005-06-14T12:05:11Z

I have a favor to ask anyone going to convenntion.

If you would keep your eye out for old fanzines as you cruise the dealer's room.

Last time I bought some I got about a dozen for a couple of bucks.

If you find some and they're not too expensive, I'm definitely interested. I will cover your cost and postage.

Thanks,

Rich

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Cybercon Expo 2005 (NYC)

2005-06-03T17:24:16Z

Greetings everyone, glad to be here! I'd like to give everyone here a quick heads-up on Cybercon Expo 2005. Peter Cullen's going to be there and we're hoping to get the word out to as many people in the tri-state area about the event. If you'd like more information feel free post your questions here, stop by our website, www.cyberconexpo.com, or email me at ElvinPena@CyberconExpo.com.

Thanks for your time and I hope to see you guys there!

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Marcon anyone?

2005-05-31T09:37:36Z

I'm booked for Marcon this year. Who else is going?

Rich

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Lunacon

2005-05-31T09:34:45Z

hey guys wanted to know who will be attending lunacon this year...east coast sci fi fantasy con...ill hopefully be doing a panal or two wanted to know who id see

hugs to all

ari

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Right Tribe?

2005-05-01T00:39:14Z

I was looking for some CON related tribes, and this seemed a good bet -- however, it appears no posts in over a month! Where is everyone?

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Convention Listings

2005-04-26T15:51:42Z

Does anyone know of any good listings for conventions? I found one at http://www.sflovers.org/Reference/fandom/conlist/cons.html that seems fairly complete, but it would be nice if there were one that was more data driven than just a list by date.

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Local Harry Potter festivities?

2005-04-16T21:34:30Z

LOOK! A topic! :-)

Anybody know of any cool HP book release stuff happening in the bay area? Something for us grown-up types that want to play dress-up?

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STARHYKE™

2005-02-20T10:45:37Z

Hello, you lot!

I should like to take this opportunity to inform you that I have been empowered by Creator/Executive Producer MR. ANDREW DYMOND & Producer MR. JONATHAN BROWN to represent the cast & production personnel of STARHYKE™ http://www.starhyke.com
as their North American Convention Agent, which means that I shall be co-ordinating all American & Canadian SF/Fantasy convention appearances on their behalf.

STARHYKE™ is a new SF Comedy series that stars MS. CLAUDIA CHRISTIAN as CAPTAIN BELINDA BLOWHARD, & features a cast & guest stars who have worked on such varied SF & Fantasy films & series as STAR WARS™, THE 5TH ELEMENT™, GOLDENEYE™, DIE ANOTHER DAY™, HIGHLANDER: THE SERIES™, SCI-FRIGHT™, & THE PURIFIERS™.

Please contact me via http://malcolmxerxesoutlaw@yahoo.co.uk

“...Be seeing you!”
MALCOLM XERXES
STARHYKE™ North American Liaison

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Farpoint

2005-02-17T13:00:12Z

Anyone else make it to Farpoint in Baltimore (well Hunt Valley actually) this past weekend? It was my first time at this particular con, and I have to say it was a great time. Really well run and organized. I would highly recommend it.

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SF: Anime Overdose

2005-02-11T03:06:50Z

Anime Overdose!!! March 4 - 6.

I think registration prices are starting to go up starting tomorrow...

Psycho le Cemu is going to perform, Alex Borstein is going to be there, etc etc.

www.animeod.com

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Convention Report - Big Apple Con New York City

2005-02-03T03:40:34Z

We had an extra day added on - Monday - cause not so many people could come on Sunday because of the snow.

As usuall there was a great assortment of fans just looking for autographs or to talk to their favorite stars of film, television and comics for a brief moment, great bargins, new comics (like mine http://www.comixpress.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=106 ) offered for less than cover price, and the chance to have LONG or SUBSTANTIAL conversations with creative professionals and fans.

The next one will be Friday-Sat-Sunday ON PURPOSE, April 1,2, and 3rd... no fooling!

-Rachel

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Fandom Page

2005-01-30T01:17:47Z

My Midwest Fandom web page is updated at
http://tapestry3.home.mindspring.com/mw.html

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PantheaCon Fri. Feb.18-21,2005

2005-01-25T04:16:31Z

Date & Time: Friday, February 18 2005 - Monday, February 21 2005
2:00 PM
Location: Double Tree Hotel
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA view map
More Info: 408-453-4000
http://www.ancientways.com/pantheacon
although this is a pagan ish event- I find the (night events) bellydance/ drum circle at night to be one of its attributes...The hospitality room is full of different goodies. It offers a diverse range of, exquisite teas and such as opposed to other conventions that I have been to.
Last year cover charge for the dealers room were free to the public ( might be the same this year) There were a variety of goods to purchase. Such as herbs, spices, chocolate etc...

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RadCon

2005-01-23T21:01:15Z

RadCon is almost upon us.
Feb 18-20
Pasco Wash.

Check out our web sight for details at http://radcon.org/

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BREAKING RADIO SILENCE

2005-01-02T13:22:59Z

SUN. JAN. 2/2005/08:15 E.S.T.

Hello, you lot!

TITAN-RAINBOW Media Productions'™ was proud to be hosted last Summer @ TORONTO TREK 18, where we fielded questions about our FINNEGAN'S SQUAD™.

We are now ready to make available DVD copies of a prequel story titled SHUTTLEDOWN™ that provides background intel about the series & the ficton where & when it takes place (as well as various boni), so I hope to be meeting you this year in your respective hometowns as we promote FSQ™ & QUICKSILVER™ in advance of their commencing principal photography.

2005 promises to be an exciting time, so I wish you all a very Happy New Year.

"...Be seeing you!"
MALCOLM XERXES
Stuntman/Actor FINNEGAN'S SQUAD™
http://www.malcolmxerxes.com

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Con Reviews

2004-12-05T21:06:06Z

So, it seems that a lot of folks here hit a lot of cons (sadly, I was only able to do 2 this year, though next year is looking like a 5 or 6 con year) and it would be nice to have a series of short, or not so short con reviews up here.
I'd love to hear reviews of East Coast cons to see which ones I should make the trip out to at some point.
Chris

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Panda*Monium

2004-10-31T22:42:15Z

Panda*Monium is a new sci-fi/literary convention starting up in Oklahoma. Dates are Nov 19-21 and feature some great guests from the region:

Panda of Honor: Mel Odom
Toastpanda: Selina Rosen
Panda Guest of Honor: Darrell Sweet
Artist Panda: David Lee Anderson
Fan Panda: Roger Tener

http://www.pandamonium-okc.org/

Heck...I am so excited that I am driving from Washington DC to be there! Hope to see you there.

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Offworld Activation...

2004-10-24T01:43:18Z

Good Hello everyone.
I was going through the Tribe listings and found yours. My current obsession is Stargate SG1. I am a member of
www.sg-command.net (a costuming and prop club) currently assigned to SG10 as the civilian specialist in history and anthropology.
Baycon2004 was my first con after a 10 year absence!

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Southern Exposure - Cherry Hill NJ - Sep 30-Oct2

2004-10-01T13:55:46Z

Ok, it started yesterday, but is anyone going to go?
http://www.dexposure.com/se2004.html

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DragonCon Sept 3-6 in Atlanta

2004-08-25T14:24:32Z

Folks, for those of you on the east coast...and ones that don't mind a little travel, I highly recommend DragonCon. Last year was my first time there and I will be returning next week with a larger crew.

The general attendance is about 30,000 people. It is basically multiple mini-conventions wrapped up in one huge package. Each area has its own organization committee, so there is a Trek Trak, Gaming Trak, Art Show Trak, Star Wars Trak, etc etc...

Check out their website at www.dragoncon.org and if you want to see some pics from last years show, check out my pics at http://www.johnnyhunter.net/pics/pics2003/dragoncon2003/index.htm

IF your going, drop us a line as I would love to meet some fellow tribesters!

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WorldCon: anyone know of a Tribe?

2004-08-25T13:12:27Z

JUST may have discovered a way it could be possible for me to get to WorldCon '04 in Boston this year. Anyone know any Tribes or threads-on-Tribes about WorldCon?

Granted, WorldCon is the same week as Burning Man -- that Tribalist favorite. But somewhere some fine folks must be dreaming noreasterly dreams...

Francesca

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Convention listings

2004-07-25T20:13:25Z

Be sure to use the Events area for new Conventions that you are traveling too or want to advertise about.

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Bubonicon

2004-07-25T19:59:21Z

Anybody going to Bubonicon in Albuquerque, the weekend of Aug. 27-29? It looks like I'll be passing through town that Friday on my way to Burning Man.
http://bubonicon.home.att.net/

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Shore Leave Sci-Fi Con - Baltimore, MD July 9-11

2004-06-21T11:34:05Z

Shore Leave is a Baltimore, MD based sci-fi convention. It is a fan run convention with a large guest list. This is their 26th year and still going strong. If your in the area, I highly recommend that you show up and enjoy the fun!

http://www.shore-leave.com/

July 9-11, 2004
Guests:
Cirroc Lofton - Jake Sisko in ST:DS9
Nicole deBoer - The Dead Zone's Sarah Bannerman; ST:DS9's Ezri Dax
Michael Welch - Luke Giardi in Joan of Arcadia; Artim in ST:Insurrection O'Neill's clone in Stargate SG-1
Mercedes McNab - Buffy and Angel's Harmony Kendall
Greg Evigan - Tek Wars' Jake Cardigan; My Two Dads' Joey Harris; BJ and the Bear's BJ McKay
Teryl Rothery - Stargate SG-1's Dr. Fraiser
Brian Thompson - Lt. Klag in TNG, Alien Bounty Hunter in X-Files
Chase Masterson - ST:DS9's Leeta
Thom Christopher - Hawk in Buck Rogers
Clint Howard - Balok in TOS, Ferengi in Enterprise

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What, Where and When???

2004-06-04T06:37:22Z

You know I'm always up for new venues, but I like to know from someone what a con is all about before I invest the time, travel and dollars. So I thought people could list what conventions they go to, where and when they are. Then if someone's interested in one, they know who to ask. Here's mine;

CONvergence, Minneapolis, MN, July 4th weekend
NorEasCon (WorldCon), Boston, MA, Labor Day weekend
Arisia, Boston, MA, January 2005
LunaCon, Rye, NY, March 2005
BuffyCon, was Saddlebrook, NJ, June 2003, talks in progress for 2005 and I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

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Wizard World Philly May 28-30

2004-05-20T05:32:49Z

Who here is going to be at the Wizard World con in Philadelphia next weekend? Should be a blast! I am driving up from DC for Saturday.

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/conventions/philadelphia.cfm

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Where is everyone?

2004-05-16T23:02:10Z

Hi, I'm new. Just got back from Lunacon in Rye, NY. Where is everyone?

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BayCon Tribe

2004-04-11T22:03:22Z

Hey, I'm moderating a tribe surrounding BayCon, the largest Bay Area Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention.
Join up!
BayCon.tribe.net
Chris

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Farpoint Con - Baltimore, MD 02/13-15

2004-01-28T07:33:17Z

This is a great convention held each year in Baltimore. Last year was a lot of fun even with a Blizzard hitting the area. If you get the chance to check it out I do recommend it.

http://www.bcpl.net/~wilsonr/flier.html

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Welcome to Convention Fandom Tribe

2004-01-19T13:44:16Z

Welcome to the Convention Fandom Tribe. This tribe is here to promote Sci-fi/Media/Gaming/Anime and all other genre conventions and shows. Please feel free to advertise your favorite cons on here and discuss anything con related.

I have been attending conventions on a regular basis for 20 years all around the US. I currently live in the Washington, DC area (Northern Virginia) and look forward to talking with everyone. Please take a moment to introduce yourself!

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StarFest - Denver, CO 04/16-18

2003-12-11T21:51:59Z

This has always been one of my favorite media cons. It is professionally run but still has a fan feel to it. Now that I am living on the east coast it is tougher to get to, but I still want to try this year. It is the 20th Anniversary of Buckaroo Banzai after all!

http://www.starland.com/

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