by Khan on March 24, 2012
| Event |
MediaWest*Con 32 |
| Theme |
APOCALYTIPCON: celebrating the end of the world. . . or not |
| Type |
Media |
| Dates |
May 25-28, 2012 |
| Location |
Best Western Plus Lansing
6820 South Cedar Street
Lansing, Michigan 48911 USA
Phone: 1-517-694-8123
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| Website |
MediaWest*Con 32
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| Remarks |
“MediaWest*Con is the definitive gathering of SF/Media fandom, held each Memorial Day Weekend in Lansing Michigan. MediaWest*Con is sponsored by T’Kuhtian Press as a celebration of the diversity of SF/Media fandom, run by fans, for fans, and is staffed entirely by volunteers. Programming is determined by member input and participation; a form for suggesting topics will be included in a future Progress Report. Programming is intended for an adult audience; we do not censor adult themes in panel topics or in the Art Show. We have no official guests.” |
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Michigan
by Advania on March 24, 2012
| Event |
Youmacon 2012 |
| Tagline |
Eight Years in the Making |
| Type |
Anime |
| Dates |
November 1-4, 2012 |
| Location |
The Renaissance Center and Cobo Hall
Cobo Center
1 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 1-313-877-8777
Renaissance Center
300 Renaissance Ctr
Detroit MI 48243
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| Website |
Youmacon.com |
| Remarks |
Youmacon is not only Detroit’s first and only Anime Convention, it’s also one of the fastest growing fan conventions in the country! With over 10,000 people last year coming to enjoy our 24 hour programming, great industry guests, and cosplay contests, we’ve had to expand this year yet again.
Events: Autographs, scavenger hung, anime name that tune, Charity Cosplay Ball, Cosplay Shougi, Dance, Karaoke, Live Action Mario Party.
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Michigan
by Mistress Fen on March 22, 2012
| Event |
Official Twilight Convention 2012 |
| Theme |
Twilight Book and Movie Series |
| Type |
Pop Culture, Literature, Fantasy |
| Dates |
Various |
| Location |
Multiple dates. Check website for cities. |
| Website |
Official Twilight Convention |
| Remarks |
Twilight Stars with Photo Ops and Autographs |
| About |
“Creation Entertainment presents a salute to TWILIGHT convention with celebrities from the TWILIGHT film. Merchandise and collectibles too.”
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Tagged as:
Florida,
Illinois,
Michigan,
Missouri,
New-Jersey,
Tennessee,
Texas
by Mistress Fen on July 3, 2011
| Event |
Detroit FanFare 2011 |
| Mission |
Put on a Comic Book Show in Detroit, Dedicated to Comic Books, For the Comic Book Community, and put on by the Comic Book Community.
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| Type |
Comic Book |
| Dates |
September 24-25, 2011 |
| Location |
Cobo Conference and Expo Center
One Washington Blvd.
Detroit, Michigan 48226 USA
Phone: 1-313-877-8777
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| Website |
DetroitFanFare.com
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| Remarks |
Media guests include: Adam Baldwin, Bruce Campbell, Steven Yeun, and Peter Weller.
Comic guests include: Katie Cook, Mark Bloodworth, Seth Damoose, Kevin Eastman, Larry Hama, Eddy Newell, and many more.
Check back regularly for updates on panels, events, and exclusive comics you won’t be able to find anywhere else.
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“We are the Comic Book Convention that puts Comic Books First and Foremost. We are the resurrection of the original Detroit Triple Fan Fair, which was the country’s first Comic Book Convention held in Downtown Detroit in 1965 at the Book Cadillac Hotel. Shel Dorf, one of the first promoters of the DTFF would later go on to form the San Diego Comic Con.”
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Michigan
by Mistress Fen on April 28, 2011
| Event |
Penguicon 2011 |
| Theme |
Science Fiction and Open Source Convention |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Computer Gaming |
| Dates |
April 29-May 1, 2011 |
| Location |
Detroit Marriott Troy
200 W. Big Beaver Rd.
Troy, Michigan 48084 USA
Phone: 1-248-680-9797
Reserve online. If the code doesn’t automatically populate in the hotel’s form, use code pgcpgca
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| Website |
Penguicon.org
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| Remarks |
Friday night at Penguicon there will be a Drag Show. So come on join us and get transformed.
And what else is there at Penguicon? There is a Dealers Room. There is a Masquerade, and a rocking Dance. There are reading and signing sessions from our guest authors. There is 24-hour board/card/roleplaying gaming. There is a Linux Installfest, Birds of a Feather sessions, computing and programming tutorials, and info kiosks. A 24-hour Anime Room provided by the local anime convention Youmacon. In the complimentary hospitality suite, which is open to all attendees, we serve coffee, beer, the famed “Water Joe”, homebrew OpenCola, and ice cream made with liquid nitrogen! We do technical presentations and seminars. There is a writing workshop. There are science fiction singalongs and comedy music concerts. There are homemade robots. A constructable marble rollercoaster. Board games played on Hoberman spheres. It’s developed in an Open Source style, so if you want something here, bring it!
All of this on a three day weekend. We’re looking forward to seeing YOU there!
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“Imagine all the convention features you know and love, with the addition of wireless internet access, computer gaming, people who know about online publishing / books on demand / digital art, a programming track involving computing topics and another one focusing on the crossover between Science Fiction and computing.”
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Michigan
by Mistress Fen on March 30, 2011
| Event |
World Steam Expo 2011 |
| Tagline |
120 Years in the Making |
| Type |
Steampunk |
| Dates |
May 27-30, 2011 |
| Location |
Hyatt Regency Dearborn
600 Town Center Dr.
Dearborn, Michigan 48126 USA
Phone: 1-313-593-1234
Toll Free: 1-888-421-1442
Remember to mention World Steam Expo when reserving your room or use this special reservation page to take advantage of the low rate.
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| Website |
WorldSteamExpo.com
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| Remarks |
This coming year we have some fantastic guests that will be gracing us with their talents once more including the musical talents of Abney Park, The Bawdy Boys, The Gypsy Nomads, Harpnotic, The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing, among others forthcoming. Aegis Consulting will be returning with the famous Aegis Room! This year look for more boarding actions, more tactics, more action, and more thrown knives than you can shake an umbrella at! They will also be teaming up with the crew of the Daedelus to bring you a special black tie Monte Carlo night!
Studio Foglio will also be back to entertain and delight us with readings, presentations, and content that is guaranteed to amaze you…or set your clanks on fire!
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“Welcome one and all to the World Steam Expo. We are proud to return again in 2011 to bring you an even greater show and invite you to join us for The Great Exhibition! From the Masquerade Ball to our Mad Science Fair, this is a show unlike any other and we look forward to meeting you, and your expectations.”
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Michigan
by Advania on May 5, 2010
| Event |
Mayfaire Renaissance Festival 2011 |
| Tagline |
Come have the time of your life! |
| Type |
Renaissance Faire |
| Dates |
May 21-30, 2011 |
| Location |
Mayfaire Renaissance Festival
720 Fair Street
Marshall, Michigan 49068 USA
Phone: 1 269-382-6120 |
| Website |
MayfaireRen.com |
| Remarks |
All ages, Adults $10.00, Children (5-11) $5.00, Under 5 free.
Weekends and Memorial Day, 10:00-6:00 The Mayfaire Renaissance Festival is now searching High and Low for the finest Entertainers in the land.
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“Join the Mayfaire Renaissance Festival for all the fun and adventure with a fantastic line up of daily Entertainment. Join the Queen, Princess, and the court, as they frolic at the Mayfaire Renaissance Festival. Join in the festivities around the Maypole, the Queen’s Tournament, or perhaps a lite Tea with the Queen.”
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Michigan
by Mistress Fen on April 26, 2010
| Event |
Michigan Renaissance Festival 2011 |
| Tagline |
Since 1979 |
| Type |
Renaissance Faire |
| Dates |
August 21 – October 3, 2010 |
| Location |
Michigan Renaissance Festival
12600 Dixie Highway
Holly, Michigan 48442 USA
Phone: 1 800-601-4848 or 1-248-634-5552
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| Website |
Michigan Ren Fest |
| Remarks |
All ages
2010 Gate Prices
Adult: $19.95
Child (ages 5 – 12): $9.95. Kids under five are always free!
Student/Senior: $17.95
Theme weekends include:
Royal Ale Festival, September 3,4, & 5.
Festival Friday, September 23–the only Friday the Festival is open! This presents a great opportunity for school groups to expose their students to a unique and fun educational experience!
Harvest Huzzah-September 24 & 25. Harvest Market, Long Bow Competition, Grape Stomp.
Sweet Endings/Annual Chocolate Festival, October 1 & 2 |
“We’ve been celebrating the magic and adventure of the 16th century for 31 years! Join us weekends and Labor Day, August 20 – October 2, 2011 and discover the enchanted realms containing 16 stages of continuous entertainment, over 190 master artisans and an ambiance that is sure to draw every member of your family into a mystical fantasy. Take a stroll through the lanes and discover unique handcrafted wares. Tempt your taste buds with extraordinary cuisine that’s fit for a king or queen! Come Live The Adventure at the Michigan Renaissance Festival!”
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Michigan
by Mistress Fen on February 8, 2010
| Event |
World Steam Expo 2010 |
| Theme |
120 Years in the Making |
| Type |
Steampunk |
| Dates |
May 28-31, 2010 |
| Location |
Hyatt Regency Dearborn
600 Town Center Dr.
Dearborn, Michigan, 48126-2793
Tel: +1 313 593 1234
Hyatt Regency Dearborn/World Steam Expo rate |
| Website |
World Steam Expo |
| Remarks |
All ages
Guest Authors Phil and Kaja Foglio of Girl Genius
Musical Guests Abney Park
Clockwork Nanny child-sitting service
Masquerade Ball |
“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.”
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Michigan
