| Event | Arcana 42 |
| Theme | A Convention of the Dark Fantastic |
| Type | Literature, Sci Fi, Horror, Fantasy |
| Dates | October 19-21, 2012 |
| Location |
The Best Western Bandana Square 1010 Bandana Boulevard W. Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55108-5107, US Phone: 1-651-647-1637 Toll Free: 1-800-780-7234 |
| Website | Arcana 42 |
| Remarks | Arcana 42 Guest of Honor: author S.T. Joshi |
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| Event | Diversicon 20 |
| Theme | Deja-Versicon |
| Type | Speculative Fiction, Literature |
| Dates | August 3-5, 2012 |
| Location |
Best Western Best Western Bandana Square 1010 Bandana Boulevard W. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55108-5107 Phone: 651-647-1637 Fax: 651-647-0244 |
| Website | Diversicon.org |
| Remarks | Guest of Honor: Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes We’re also working to attract other guests from the past 19 cons. We’ll be having the usual mix of interesting, fun and nerdy panels and events. Join us for the best bargain in SF cons in the Twin Cities. |
| Event | MiniCon 46 |
| Theme | Not Yet Dead From the Neck Up |
| Type | Science Fiction |
| Dates | April 22-24, 2011 |
| Location |
The Sheraton Bloomington, Minneapolis South 7800 Normandale Blvd. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439 For regular rooms, you can book online by using this special link or by calling the Sheraton at 952-835-7800 and mentioning Minicon. |
| Website | MNSTF.org/MiniCon46 |
| Remarks | Our Guests of Honor will be author Charles Stross (in absentia), author John Scalzi, and musician Chas Somdahl. Whose Sketch Is It Anyway? 8:30PM Friday Jane Yolen signing 11:00AM Saturday Panels include: The Future Isn’t What It Used To Be; Not Just for Kids Anymore; Successful Writing In the Digital Age; Geek Social Skills In the Workplace; Common Misconceptions About Science; Unemployed and Geeky. |
“Minicon is an annual gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans sponsored by the Minnesota Science Fiction Society (Minn-StF). These days the convention is held each year in or near Minneapolis, Minnesota over Easter weekend. Minicon is Minnesota’s longest-running science fiction convention, the first Minicon was held in 1968.”
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| Event | Lego KidsFest 2011 |
| Type | Games, Toys |
| Dates | Various dates in 2011 |
| Location |
Various cities, check website for event dates. Lego KidsFest Upcoming Events General inquiries regarding the LEGO KidsFest can be emailed to info@legokidsfest.com. |
| Website | Lego Kids Fest |
| Remarks | LEGO® KidsFest is a three-day show filled with hands-on, interactive and educational activities for the whole family. Get creative in the construction zones, meet LEGO Master Builders, help build the Creation Nation and Mystery Murals, experience LEGO Universe and LEGO Games, and see dozens of live-sized models made entirely from LEGO bricks. LEGO KidsFest is an event for all ages – anyone from 2 to 102 years old! We offer DUPLO Construction areas for toddlers through LEGO Universe and Video Game Gallery for teens and adults.” |
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| Event | Anime Detour 2011 |
| Theme | Run by fans for fans of Japanese animation, manga (Comic), videogames and culture. |
| Type | Anime |
| Dates | April 1-3, 2011 |
| Location | Sheraton Bloomington Hotel 7800 Normandale Boulevard Bloomington, Minnesota 55439 USA Phone: 1 952-835-7800 Sheraton Bloomington Additional Hotel is the Sofitel |
| Website | Anime Detour.com |
| Remarks | Room Parties artist alley, charity auction, dealer rooms, gaming, video rooms, room parties, IRON PEN DRABBLE CONTEST, AD Dance |
“Welcome to Minnesota’s very own convention dedicated to Anime, Manga, and Japanese culture. This is a convention run by fans for fans. We are open to people of all ages and interest related to this media explosion. Register… Get a hotel room… Volunteer… The excitement awaits… Take the Detour today….”
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| Event | Gaylaxicon – 2011 |
| Theme | N/A |
| Type | Media, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror |
| Dates | May 13-May 15, 2011 |
| Location |
HOLIDAY INN SELECT-PERIMETER 4386 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30341 Holiday Inn |
| Website | Gaylaxicon 2011.org |
| Remarks | Outlantacon is an Atlanta-based event for the Queer Geek audience! We hold two events each year—a full weekend-long convention in May and a one-day Gaming bonanza in November. In 2011, Outlantacon will be playing host to Gaylaxicon, the national GLBT convention for the queer audience. |
“Purchase your membership for OutlantaCon/Gaylaxicon 2011 here:
Through 1/31/2011: $45 .”
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