by Advania on March 7, 2011
| Event |
Nova Albion Steampunk Exhibition 2011 |
| Theme |
The Wild, Wild, East! |
| Type |
Steampunk |
| Dates |
March 25-27, 2011 |
| Location |
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
5101 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, California, 95054 USA
Phone: 1-402-592-6464
Toll-free: 1-888-421-1442
Be sure to use our booking code (G-STMP) or mention the Steampunk Exhibition
Steampunk Exhibition Passkey link |
| Website |
Steampunk Exhibition.com |
| Remarks |
All the way from Hong Kong and with new art to debut, we are pleased to welcome “Asian Steampunk” Artist, James Ng! And be sure to catch up with Author GoH Cherie Priest, Gail Carriger, J. Daniel Sawyer, and many, many more wonderful folks while you’re there!
Maker Guests of Honor: Major Catastrophe & the Crew of the Neverwas Haul
Veronique Chevalier – Cabaret’s “Weird Val”! A Steamy Chanteuse, and Spooky Polkanista…She originated the genre of “Gothic Polka.”
FIVE! Great Tracks of Programming
* Hands-on Maker Workshops
* An Airship Home Companion ~ Live from R’lyeh Island
* THREE Merchant Halls filled with Wonders!
* Victorian Ballroom Dance Class
* Themed In-room parties
* The Ball of the Brass Dragon
* The Fantastical Museum of Curiosities
* Card & Game Room…and more! |
“3 days & 2 nights celebrating alternate history in the Near, Middle & Far East… The 2011 Exhibition will be introducing an Asian theme: The Wild, Wild East, encouraging attendees to look beyond the comfortable spires of Big Ben or a clockwork home on the range and instead seek points east for elements of inspiration.”
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California
by Mistress Fen on February 28, 2011
| Event |
H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival and CthulhuCon 2011 |
| Tagline |
The only festival that understands |
| Type |
Film, Gothic Horror, Literature |
| Dates |
September 16-17, 2011 |
| Location |
Warner Grand Theater
478 West 6th Street
San Pedro, California 90731 USA
Phone: 1 310-548-7672
|
| Website |
HPFilmFestival.com
|
| Remarks |
Special judge guest Guillermo del Toro.
There will be 13 hours of programming, vendors, guests and more.
|
“The H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival promotes the works of H.P. Lovecraft, literary horror, and weird tales through the cinematic adaptations by professional and amateur filmmakers. The festival was founded in 1995 by Andrew Migliore in the hope that H.P. Lovecraft would be rightly recognized as a master of gothic horror and his work more faithfully adapted to film and television.”
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California
by Mistress Fen on August 20, 2010
| Event |
Gaslight Gathering 2011 |
| Tagline |
Southern California’s First Dedicated Steampunk and Victoriana Convention |
| Type |
Steampunk |
| Dates |
May 6-8, 2011 |
| Location |
Town & Country Hotel San Diego
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, California 92108
Phone: 1-619-291-7131
Toll Free: 1-800-445-2324
|
| Website |
GaslightGathering.org |
| Remarks |
Masquerade/Fashion Show, two fashion shows this year!
Steampunk and Victoriana Tea.
|
“The Daedalus Line’s newest vessel, Zepplin Rigid Aethership Gaslight, is now making regular trips, calling at all landings. No other airship in the skies is fitted up more comfortably than ZRA Gaslight, with LUXURY ACCOMODATIONS to rival the finest hotel or cruise ship. All this in a vessel utilizing the latest in flight technolgy, combining the newest in STEAM POWER TECHNOLOGY with the safety of non combustable HELIUM gas. Cruise the skys and the aether in style and comfort previously only experienced by the likes of the Crowned Heads of Europe! Check our website for updates.”
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California
by Advania on June 21, 2010
| Event |
Westercon 2011 |
| Theme |
None |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Fantasy |
| Dates |
July 1 – 3, 2011 |
| Location |
The Fairmont San Jose
170 South Market Street
San Jose, California
TOLL FREE: 1(866) 540-4493
TEL (408) 998-1900
Email: sanjose@fairmont.com
|
| Website |
Westercon 64 |
| Remarks |
It has been held annually since 1948 in the Western half of North America |
Artshow, dealers, parties, masquerades, dance, Programming still to be worked on.
Guest Include: Patricia A. McKillip, Phil and Kaja Foglio, Mike Willmoth.
Tagged as:
California
by Advania on June 1, 2010
| Event |
WyrdCon One 2011 |
| Theme |
Two Wyrd |
| Type |
Interactive Theatre Convention |
| Dates |
June 10-12, 2011 |
| Location |
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, California 92626 USA
Phone: 1-714-540-7000
|
| Website |
Wyrdcon.com |
| Remarks |
“Interactive Theater is the concept where both the audience and actors are both part of the performance. Activities such as Live Action Role Playing, also known as LARP, is one such theater concept having been around for decades. Others such as ARGs, or even Live Simulations are also included at Wyrd Con.
If you have ever had a desire to solve the mystery, fight the enemy, or experience a world that mixes theater, costuming, and all of the story worlds you have heard of from Anime, History, or Science Fiction than Wyrd Con is the place to be.”
|
“•Full Attendee: A Full Weekend Pass is $60 online, $70 at the door. This is the standard badge which can be purchased during pre-registration or on-site at the convention. Purchase of this during pre-registration gets you a custom engraved badge.
•Sponsor: This badge ($100) demonstrates your commitment to the convention and it’s growth. Included is free breakfast, special badge, and opportunities for specialized events at the convention.”
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California
by Mistress Fen on May 26, 2010
| Event |
Strategicon: Gamex 2012 |
| Tagline |
Southern California’s Finest Gaming Conventions |
| Type |
Gaming |
| Dates |
May 25-28, 2012 |
| Location |
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
6101 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90045 USA
Phone: 1-310-642-1111
Toll Free: 1-800-325-3535
Sheraton Gateway L.A. |
| Website |
Strategicon.net |
| Remarks |
Our conventions offer the chance to play, watch and buy a variety of board games,
card games, miniatures, roleplaying, collectables, and computer games.
|
“Our conventions offer the chance to play, watch and buy a variety of board games, card games, miniatures, roleplaying, collectables, and computer games.”
Tagged as:
California
by Advania on April 2, 2010
| Event |
Anaheim Comic Con 2011 |
| Type |
Comic Book |
| Dates |
April 29-May 1, 2011 |
| Location |
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA. 92802
|
| Website |
Anaheim Comic Con |
| Remarks |
Celebrate the best in pop culture. Anaheim Comic Con brings it all – Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles & More |
Show Hours:
FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011 – 5pm – 9pm
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011 – 10am – 7pm
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 – 10am – 5pm
3-Day Weekend Ticket
April 29-30- May 1, 2011
FRI-SAT-SUN
Buy Early & Save $5
Regular price: $50.00
Special Price: $45.00
Tagged as:
California
by Mistress Fen on January 25, 2010
| Event |
Wondercon – 2011 |
| Theme |
Comics and related media |
| Type |
Comics |
| Dates |
April 1-3, 2011 |
| Location |
Moscone Center South
747 Howard Street
San Francisco, California 94103 USA
WonderCon 2011 rate at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis |
| Website |
WonderCon |
| Remarks |
All ages
Celebrating its 25th anniversary
An amazing roster of special guests from the worlds of comics and fantasy and horror novels will be a major highlight. |
“ADVANCE TICKETS
3-DAYS
Adults: $40
JR/SR*: $20
1-DAY (Fri/Sat)
Adults: $20
JR/SR*: $10
1-DAY (Sun)
Adults: $10
JR/SR*: $5″
Tagged as:
California
by Mistress Fen on January 19, 2010
| Event |
Nova Albion Steampunk Exhibition – 2010 |
| Theme |
Bigger, Bolder and Brassier Than Ever! |
| Type |
Steampunk |
| Dates |
March 12-14, 2010 |
| Location |
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
1800 Powell Street
Emeryville, California 94608 USA
Phone: 1-510-658-9300
Hilton Garden Inn Emeryville reservations |
| Website |
Steampunk Exhibition.com |
| Remarks |
Book by February 10th to reserve your room
Steampunk Ball
Party at the center of the Earth
Consuites
Girl Genius Radio |
“The 2008 California Steampunk Convention was just the beginning. Renewed as The Nova Albion Steampunk Exhibition, this unique event is returning to the San Francisco Bay Area…. Come immerse yourself in 3 days of Steampunk workshops, discussions and delights….”
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California
by Advania on January 11, 2010
| Event |
Condor 2011 |
| Theme |
All In The Name Of Science: Putting The Science In Fiction
|
| Type |
Science Fiction, Fantasy |
| Dates |
February 25 -27, 2011 |
| Location |
Town and Country
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, California 92108
Tel:(619) 291-7131
Fax: (619) 291-3584
Reservations: 1-800-77-ATLAS
Town and Country |
| Website |
Condorcon.org |
| Remarks |
ConDor Academy of Magic Continuing Education classes on Friday evening
Guest of Honor: GREGORY BENFORD
Other events include: Saturday Steampunk Ball; Filk, Gaming, Film Festival, masquerade and the usual stuff.
ConDor Costume Competition
Anime
Art Show
Con Suite
Concert/FILK
Dance
Dealer Room
Fan Tables/Parties
Fashion Contest
Gaming
Hall Activities
Masquerade
Writer’s Workshop |
“There will be a Fashion Portfolio Design Contest. There will not be an actual fashion show, but designs will be submitted and a winner chosen from among the participants.”
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California
by Advania on January 10, 2010
| Event |
Animé Los Angeles 7 (2011) |
| Theme |
Anime and related Japanese Culture |
| Type |
Anime, Pop-Culture |
| Dates |
January 7-11, 2010 |
| Location |
Los Angeles Airport Marriott
5855 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90045 USA
Phone: 1-310-641-5700
Toll Free: 1-800-228-9290
LAX Airport Marriott |
| Website |
Animé Los Angeles 2011 |
| Remarks |
You can pre-register now for $45, or $40 for student/military.
That’s for the whole weekend.
|
” Taliesan Jaffe, Director Guest of Honor
Patrick Sietz, Voice Actor Guest of Honor
Gina Biggs, Artist Guest of Honor
Helen McCarthy, Fan Guest of Honor
and Tadao Tomomatsu, Toastmaster
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California
by Advania on January 9, 2010
| Event |
Gallifrey One – 2011 |
| Theme |
Island of Mystery |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Dr. Who |
| Dates |
February 18-20, 2011 |
| Location |
Los Angeles Airport Marriott
5855 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90045 USA
Phone: 1-310-641-5700
Toll Free: 1-800-228-9290
LAX Airport Marriott |
| Website |
Gallifreyone.com |
| Remarks |
Featured Guests Include:
Peter Davison; Janet Fielding, Sarah Sutton, Mathew Waterhouse, John Leeson, John Levene and many more |
“Gallifrey One is North America’s largest fan-run Doctor Who event, and the longest-running annual Doctor Who convention in the world.”
Tagged as:
California
