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2012-Geek.Kon

Mistress Fen — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:54:23 +0000

Event	2012 Geek.Kon
Tagline	Wisconsin’s Convention For All Things Geek!
Type	Anime, Science Fiction, Gaming
Dates	September 7-9, 2012
Location	Madison Marriott West 1313 John Q Hammons Dr Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 USA Phone: 1-608-831-2000
Website	Geek.Kon.net
Remarks	Charity Masked Ball. Geek Show. AMV Contest. Huge Tabletop and Video Gaming Rooms! Boffer fighting returns to Geek.Kon in 2012! Big thanks to the Wisconsin chapters of Amtgard, Belegarth, Dagathyer for helping us bring foam swordfighting to the con and you can look forward to another year of hitting each other!
About	”Geek.Kon is a place to celebrate all that is geeky from strong foundations in anime, science fiction, video gaming, tabletop gaming, and costuming to up and coming fandoms like steampunk and gothic lolita. This year the convention will be celebrating its 5th year with a combination of attractions from Geek.Kons past and new ones to shape its future. Geek.Kon 2011 will truly live up to the theme ‘unstuck in time.’”

2012-ConDFW XI

Mistress Fen — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:15:08 +0000

Event	ConDFW XI
Theme	A Literary Science Fiction and Fantasy Event
Type	Science Fiction, Literature
Dates	February 17-19, 2012
Location	Crown Plaza Suites Park Central 7800 Alpha Road Dallas, Texas USA 75240 Phone: 1-972-233-7600 Call Direct: 972-233-7600, “Option 2”, and reference group code CD8 or A6F. Online, enter Group Code CD8 or A6F and click “Check Availability”.
Website	ConDFW.org
Remarks	Author Guest of Honor: Cherie Priest, author of Boneshaker Artist Guest of Honor: William Stout Here’s a short list of just some of the games we’ll be having at ConDFW; Classic Battletech, Dr. Who wargame, Railroad Tycoon, Zombies!!!, Galaxy Trucker, Battlestar Galactica boardgame. Room Parties Book Swap Short Story Contest
About	ConDFW is a literary science fiction and fantasy convention featuring writing- and publishing-focused programming, science programming, excellent guests, art show, charity book swap, short story contest, and a slew of non-traditional activities such as the Sci-Fi Spelling Bee. ConDFW is brought to you by the Texas Speculative Fiction Association, a 501 (c)(3) organization.

DeCONpression 9 2012

Mistress Fen — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:47:15 +0000

Event	DeCONpression 9 2012
Tagline	Ohio’s adult-only Relaxacon for fans of S/F, Fantasy, and Horror
Type	Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy
Dates	January 13-15, 2012
Location	Worthington Holiday Inn 7007 N. High Street Worthington, Ohio 43085 USA Phone: 1-614-436-0700 (Mention DeCONpression to get the room rate)
Website	DeCONpression.org
Remarks	Ghost of Honor: Marco Polo. DeCONpression again hopes to provide enjoyable, non-intense programming for attendees who like adult SCI-FI, Fantasy, Horror, and games, themes, and artists and dealers in that vein. In keeping with our theme, we will be having some oriental-themed stuff! DeCONpression brings you good food, good beverage, good fun – in a warm and inviting atmosphere that includes several good restaurants in the area, indoor pool, and our usual great hospitality! The midnight swim will return for convention members only, on both Friday and Saturday night. There will be the same large Con Suites, with lots of food and drink, and there will be a Casual party, and lots of time for slack! The food function will again be a brunch on Sunday, with limited seating! With the increased space, we will have a gaming room available throughout the con, and more time to plan interesting events in programming. Sign up for the Sunday Brunch to play Quotes! DeCONpression is for adults only. All events are restricted to persons 18 years of age or older. NO MINORS ALLOWED.

The Difference Engine Steampunk Convention & New Year’s Eve Ball 2011

Mistress Fen — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:55:19 +0000

Event	The Difference Engine Steampunk Convention & New Year’s Eve Ball – 2011
Type	Steampunk, Theater
Dates	December 30, 2011 to January 1, 2012
Location	Radisson Hotel Forth Worth North 2540 Meacham Blvd Forth Worth, Texas 76106 USA Call the hotel directly at (817) 625-9911 and mention you’re booking for The Difference Engine! Your card WILL NOT be charged until the event!
Website	The-Difference-Engine.info
Remarks	This three-day conference will include Steampunk Social Hours, Open Mike, Wild West Magic Show, Belly Dancing, Panels from some of the most knowledgeable Steampunk authorities in the spectrum, a Steampunk Fashion Show, Art/Charity Auction and so much more. There will also be writing and short films contests.
About	“This New Years weekend we will be kicking up our boots, strapping on six pack lasers, firing up the steam powered airships, gypsy wagons, ironclads and other contraptions and heading to Fort Worth Texas for 3 days of Steampunk concerts, dancing, panels, gaming, fashion shows, and steamy readings. Don’t let rumors of assassins, murder, or another invasion by the British Empire deter you! We have assurances that the Nation of Texas and the Covenant of the Kraken have such matters well in hand. See ya’ll there!”

San Diego Comic-Con 2012

Mistress Fen — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:12:22 +0000

Event	San Diego Comic Con 2012
Type	Comic Books, Media
Dates	July 12-15, 2012
Location	San Diego Convention Center 111 West Harbor Drive San Diego, California 92101 USA Phone: 1 619.525.5000
Website	San Diego Comic Con International
Remarks	Comic-Con International is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular art forms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture. With more than 400 events over all four days, Comic-Con’s program slate is the largest in the nation. Programs include major comics publisher presentations, “Spotlight” panels featuring all the special guests, and the greatest number of events geared toward the entire spectrum of comics of any convention.

There will be no onsite registration. As always your best source for updated Comic-Con information is…on our website!

Dragon*Con 2012

Mistress Fen — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:45:01 +0000

Event	Dragon*Con
Type	Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming, Film
Dates	August 31 – September 3, 2012
Location	Hyatt Regency Atlanta 265 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, Georgia 30303 USA Tel: +1 404 577 1234
Website	DragonCon.org
Remarks	All ages “DragonCon is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe! Featured Events: Annual DragonCon Parade Costuming Fashion Show Comic Book Babes Costume Contest Guest of Honor Awards Banquet Autograph Sessions Video & Film Rooms Readings by authors from their own works Exclusive “after-hours” evening experience: Night at the Georgia Aquarium

Capricon 32 (2012)

Mistress Fen — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:54:40 +0000

Event	Capricon 32
Theme	Amazing Adventures!
Type	Science Fiction, Fantasy, Alternate History
Dates	February 9-12, 2012
Location	Westin Chicago North Shore 601 North Milwaukee Avenue Wheeling, Illinois 60090 USA Tel: 1-847-777-6500 It’s never to early to make your room reservations! Rates are applicable for February 6-14, 2012. Room rates must be reserved by January 19, 2012 to guarantee the convention rate.
Website	Capricon.org
Remarks	Author Guest of Honor: Cory Doctorow Artist Guest of Honor: Les McClaine. Capricon 32 is proud to host a Pre-Qualifier for the World Wide Catan Championships 2012 in conjunction with Mayfair Games. Players will compete to win a trip to GenCon Indy 2012 to play for a seat in the WWCC. Party rooms, Dealer’s room, Art show. Programming TBA.

Chicagoland’s only four-day science fiction convention! Capricon is an annual science fiction convention held in the Chicago area since 1980. The convention draws 1,000 attendees, not just from Chicago, but from neighboring states.

StellarCon 36 (2012)

Mistress Fen — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:01:58 +0000

Event	StellarCon 36 – 2012
Theme	Zombies
Type	Literature, Science Fiction
Dates	March 2-4, 2012
Location	Best Western High Point 135 South Main St High Point, North Carolina 27260 USA Phone: 1-336–889-8888 Toll Free: 1-800-780-7234
Website	StellarCon.com
Remarks	All ages KidsTrack programming SONAR: the Symposium On Nerdy Academic Research Special Writing Guest: Michael A. Stackpole Literary Guest of Honor: Patrick Rothfuss Special Guest of Honor: John Kovalic Artist Guest of Honor: Mark Poole Gaming Guests of Honor: Humans vs Zombies’ Brad Sappington and Chris Weed

“StellarCon is a wonderful little convention run out of High Point, North Carolina, catering to a range of different fandoms, exotic and familiar: Whether you’re into science fiction, fantasy, gaming, podcasting, or costuming, there’s something here to please every taste. StellarCon draws around 500 attendees a year, providing a diverse array of new and old fans to meet. Panels and signings’ short lines ensure a rich experience and contact with nearly everyone. Feel free to bring the kids, because the convention is family friendly and offers a wide range of activities aimed at our younger fans. Come hang out with old friends and new at North Carolina’s longest running convention – StellarCon!

DunDraCon 36

Mistress Fen — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:25:39 +0000

Event	DunDraCon 36
Tagline	The West Coast’s Premier Game Convention
Type	Gaming
Dates	February 17-20, 2012
Location	San Ramon Marriott at Bishop Ranch 2600 Bishop Dr. San Ramon, California 94583 USA Phone: 1-925-867-9200 Toll Free: 1-800-228-9290
Website	DunDraCon.com
Remarks	DunDraCon is happy to have kids of all ages in attendance at our conventions, and we try to provide events and attractions that will appeal to a wide range of ages. Children are expected to follow the rules of DunDraCon just as adults are, and are subject to the same penalties and restrictions if they do not. These events have been submitted for DDC36. They are not yet on the final schedule; the final schedule will be posted in mid-late January. We will update the Database twice a week, on Monday and Thursday. The Events database currently contains: 121 RPGs 28 Board games 7 Card games 13 LARPs 12 Miniatures games 6 Other games 0 Seminars 9 Kids Room 0 Open games 28 Requested Games
About	DunDraCon is open to all ages and provides an exciting opportunity to game nonstop for 72 hours in your favorite games with over 1600 of your soon-to-be closest friends! Our focus is on social games including RPGs, Miniatures and CMGs, LARPs, CCGs, Board Games and Card Games. DunDraCon offers over 200 convention-sponsored games run by selected Game Masters over the 4-day weekend.

Wonderful Woburn Warehouse Show 2011

Mistress Fen — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:42:49 +0000

Event	Wonderful Woburn Warehouse Show 2011
Type	Comics, Cards, Toys
Date	Dec 10, 2011
Location	Best Western Plus New Englander 1 Rainin Road Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 USA Tel: 1-781-935-8160
Website	Wonderful Woburn Warehouse Show
Remarks	NEW Monthly Saturday Collector Show, Come check out the GREAT DEALS! Coming at ya like freight train EVERY Month in 2011! You can submit books for CGC grading every week at the show! Admission Free, Golden Age Collectables and the Wonderful World are cornerstones of this event. Exit 36 off rt 93. Montvale Ave. The Show runs 9am-2pm.

Tables are only $45! (35 tables). Retailers reserve you tables now! 603-944-1176

Bishie Con 2011

Mistress Fen — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:40:55 +0000

Event	Bishie Con 2011
Tagline	The Midwest’s Yaoi and Slash Convention
Type	Fan Fiction, Writing
Dates	December 17-18, 2011
Location	Crowne Plaza St. Louis-Clayton 7750 Carondelet Avenue Clayton, Missouri 63105 USA Phone: 1-314-726-5400
Website	BishieCon.com
Remarks	Our theme for 2011 will be vaudeville. Expect karaoke, improv, skits, drag performances, and burlesque! First ever Bishie Con art show! Singer Warky T. Chocobo will be performing more yaoi Christmas songs and other parodies. Vaudeville/burlesque magician Gorgeous Phineas. Also: Crossplay contest, Fanfiction contest, My Big Fat Gay Wedding, Whose Line is it Yaoi? (18+)

‘Bishie Con is a convention for artists and writers who create Boys’ Love, whether it be yaoi, shounen-ai, or fan-slash…and, of course, the fans who enjoy it!
The “Bishie” in the convention name is a shortening of the word “bishounen”, meaning “pretty boy” in Japanese. Bishie Con is meant for more mature fans, both in your real age and the age you act. During the day, there will be serious discussions of yaoi and its impact on society as well as art sessions, games, and a focus on shounen-ai rather than more explicit yaoi. While some daytime events may have an age limit (and IDs WILL be checked), younger attendees ARE allowed. In the evening (after 10:00), the age limit will become 18 for all events, panels, and viewing rooms.’

Crypticon Seattle 2012

Mistress Fen — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:35:04 +0000

Event	Crypticon Seattle 2012
Tagline	The Largest Horror Convention in the Pacific Northwest
Type	Horror, Media
Dates	May 25-27, 2012
Location	Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center 17620 International Blvd. Seattle, Washington 98188 USA 1-206-244-4800 Use promo code CRYP to get your room for $104 per night!
Website	CrypticonSeattle.com
Remarks	Guests so far are: Sonny Landham, Ricou Browning, J. Larose, Tom Woodruff Jr and more TBA. Film Festival-now taking submissions for 2012! Make Up Contests, Writing Contests, LARP, costume ball, bio-hazard room parties. Sunday, Zombie Tag with Nerf guns. Vendor Room. The room is huge. Fans will want to visit and re-visit this sanctum of horror. This room will crush the mind of the horror enthusiast.

“Save money by purchasing your passes ahead of time! Presale prices: Weekend Adult: $60, Weekend Kids: $40. Check out website for details.”

MACE Gaming Convention 2011

Mistress Fen — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:52:39 +0000

Event	MACE Gaming Convention 2011
Tagline	The Carolinas` Gaming Con
Type	Gaming
Dates	November 11-13, 2011
Location	Best Western Plus High Point 135 South Main Street High Point, North Carolina 27260 USA Phone: 1-336-889-8888 Toll Free: 800-780-7234
Website	MACE Gaming Convention
Remarks	MACE (in all its forms) is dedicated to providing the highest quality games and related activities to you, the gamer. We have access to hundreds of GMs, Judges, tournament directors, and event coordinators that present some of the best gaming the Carolinas have to offer. Our gaming include indie RPGs, RPGA gaming, war gaming, board games, miniature games, and live action games. In one weekend, we have the most concentrated, and focused amount of gaming you will find in the Carolinas.

“MACE is a gaming Convention held in High Point, NC since 1997. Since then, it has grown to be one of the largest gatherings of gamers in the Carolinas. Board games, war games, role playing games, live action, video games, and miniature games – there is something for everyone. We encourage our attendees to always try to play something new during our weekend. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask the organizers. We are here for you, the gamer.”

Midwest FurFest 2011

Mistress Fen — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:31:26 +0000

Event	Midwest FurFest 2011
Theme	Route 66
Type	Furry
Dates	November 18-20, 2011
Location	Hyatt Regency O-Hare 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue Rosemont, Illinois 60018 USA Tel: +1 847 696 1234
Website	FurFest.org
Remarks	Guests of Honor; Rick Griffin, artist and writer of Housepets; illustrator Thornwolf. Panels andevents include: First Time Fursuiting, Introduction to Dragon Storm 2.0, Making Graphic Novels and Comics, Military Furries, Second Life Meet and Greet, Apples to Apples, Fursuit Parade, Midnight Howl, and various Dances each night.

“Midwest Furfest is an annual convention that takes place in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. We come together to celebrate furry fandom, that is, art, literature, and performance based around anthropomorphic animals. 2011 marks the twelfth year of Midwest FurFest. We look forward to bringing you an exciting weekend spent with some of the best authors, costumers, and artists in furry fandom. We hope to see you there!”

Memorabilia Birmingham 2011

Mistress Fen — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 04:54:54 +0000

Event	Memorabilia Birmingham
Tagline	The Ultimate Collector’s Show
Type	Science Fiction, Anime
Dates	November 19-20, 2011
Location	The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham B40 1NT United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 121 780 4141
Website	Memorabilia.co.uk/Birmingham
Remarks	Media guests include: Bruce Boxleitner, Kai Owen, Vera Day, Martine Beswick, Laurie Goode, Ladislav Beran, Paul Markham, Chester Durrant, Jon Davey, Kathy Manning, Arthur Darvill, Catrin Stewart. Sports guests include: Denis Law, Tim Witherspoon, Roy Kean, Trevor Francis, and John McGovern.

GENERAL ENTRY PRICES
Adult Ticket: £10 (15 years old & above)
Child Ticket: £5 (5 to 14 years old)
Family Ticket £30 (2 Adults and up to 3 children)
OAP (Over 60) £5