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I think events we Asimovians would particularly enjoy are LibertyCon, Polaris, ReaderCon, WesterCon, and
ConFluence. Plan now for social weekends with your favorite SF authors, editors, artists, and fellow fans. For
an explanation of con(vention)s, a sample of SF folksongs, and info on fanzines and clubs, send me an SASE
(self-addressed, stamped #10 [business] envelope) at 10 Hill #22-L, Newark NJ 07102. The hot line is (973)
242-5999. If a machine answers (with a list of the week’s cons), leave a message and I’ll call back on my nickel.
When writing cons, send an SASE. For free listings, tell me of your con five months out. Look for me at cons
behind the Filthy Pierre badge, playing a musical keyboard.—Erwin S. Strauss
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JUNE 2009 |
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24–28—Origins. For info, write: 280 N. High, #230, Columbus OH 43215. Or phone: (614) 255-4500 (10 AM to 10 PM, not collect).
(Web) originsgames.com. (E-mail) custserv@gama.org. Con will be held in: Columbus OH (if city omitted, same as in
address) at the Convention Center. Guests will include: none announced. Year’s big one for gamers.
25–29—MidWestCon. (513) 922-3234. cfg.org. Doubletree, Sharonville (Cincinnati) OH. The original relaxacon’s 60th year.
26–28—ApolloCon. apollocon.org. Houston TX. Wil McCarthy, Gavin Grant, Kelly Link, Pat Rawlings, Amy McNally.
26–28—SF Hall of Fame Weekend. locusmag.com. Museum of SF, Seattle WA. Charles N. Brown. Locus Awards presented.
26–28—Trek Expo. (918) 369-0650. trekexpo.net. John C. Hammons UMAC Arena, Tulsa OK. Star Trek event’s 30th year.
26–28—Monster Bash. (724) 238-4317. creepyclassics.com. Days Inn, Butler (Pittsburgh) PA. Ron Chaney. Horror film. |
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JULY 2009 |
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2–5—WesterCon. (480) 945-6890. fiestacon.org. Mission Palms, Tempe AZ. A.D. Foster. The big Western con’s 62nd time.
2–5—InConJunction. inconjunction.org. Sheraton Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis IN. Jeanne & Spider Robinson, T. Smith.
2–5—AnthroCon. anthrocon.org. Convention Center, Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh PA. Anthropomorphics/furries.
2–5—Anime Expo. (714) 937-2994. anime-expo.com. Convention Center, Long Beach CA.
3–5—ConVergence. (651) 647-3487. convergence-con.org. Sheraton Bloomington South, Bloomington MN.
4–5—Japan National SF and Fantasy Con. t-con2009.jp. Siobara Hot Springs Village, Tochibi Prefecture, Japan.
9–12—ReaderCon, Box 65,Watertown MA 02477. readercon.org. Marriott, Burlington MA. Hand, Gilman.Written SF/fantasy.
10–12—LibertyCon, Box 695, Hixson TN 37343. libertycon.org. Chattanooga TN. Ben Bova, D. Sweet, T.Weisskopf.
10–12—Polaris, Box 7097,Toronto ON M5W 1X7. (416) 410-8266. tcon.ca. Sheraton, Richmond Hill ON. SF and fantasy.
10–12—Shore Leave, Box 6809,Towson MD 21285. (410) 496-4456. shore-leave.com. Marriott, Hunt Valley MD. Media SF.
10–12—Bad Wolf, 66 School Lane,Welwyn, Herts. AL6 9PJ, UK. tenthplanetevents.co.uk. London UK. McCoy. Dr.Who.
10–12—Creation, 217 S. Kenwood, Glendale CA 91202. (818) 409-0960. creationent.com.Westin, Buckhead (Atlanta) GA.
17–19—OSFest, 7934 Grover, Omaha NE 68124. (402) 991-7934. osfes.org. Comfort Inn. Kevin J. Anderson, R. Moesta.
17–19—BabelCon, Box 86580, Baton Rouge LA 70879. babelcon.org. Cook Hotel. Richard Hatch, Peter David, more.
17–19—VidCon, Box 2213, Plant City FL 33564. (812) 982-9616. stonehill.org. Hilton, St. Petersburg FL. Fan fiction.
17–20—MythCon, Box 6707, Altadena CA 91001.mythsoc.org. DeNeve Plaza, UCLA, Los Angeles CA. High fantasy.
18–19—Creation, 217 S. Kenwood, Glendale CA 91202. (818) 409-0960. creationent.com. Marriott, Minneapolis MN. Media.
18–21—Askatraz. (415) 392-8000. Parc 55 Hotel, San Francisco CA. Chris Rankin. Harry Potter.
23–26—ComiCon, Box 128458, San Diego CA 92112. (619) 491-2475. Convention Center. Huge. Movie stars helicopter in.
24–26—ConFluence, Box 3681, Pittsburgh PA 15230. (412) 344-0456. parsec-sff.org. Airport Doubletree.
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AUGUST 2009 |
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6–10—Anticipation, CP 105, Montreal QC H4A 3P4. anticipationsf.ca. Gaiman, Hartwell, Doherty. WorldCon. US$195+.
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AUGUST 2010 |
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5–8—North American SF Convention, c/o SAFE, 2144 B Ravenglass PL, Raleigh NC 27612 raleighnasfic2010.org. |
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SEPTEMBER 2010 |
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2–6—Aussiecon 4, GPO Box 1212, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia. aussiecon4.org.au. World SF Convention. US$175+. |
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AUGUST 2011 |
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17–21—Reno Worldcon, Box 13278, Portland OR 97213. rcfi.org. Reno NV. Bidding unopposed for the 2011 WorldCon. |
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