by Mistress Fen on April 16, 2012
| Event |
Confluence 2012 |
| Description |
The 24th Annual Literary Sci-Fi Convention in Pittsburg |
| Type |
Literature, Science Fiction |
| Dates |
July 27-29, 2012 |
| Location |
Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh Airport
8402 University Boulevard
Moon Township, Pennsylvania 15108
Tel: 1-412-329-1400 |
| Website |
Confluence 2012 |
| Features |
Many award-winning authors and editors who enjoy meeting and talking with Confluence members. Panel discussions and talks that will broaden and deepen your appreciation of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Poetry readings, filk concerts, a video room and other entertaining fare.
Guest of Honor and Featured Filk: Seanan McGuire.
Special Filk Guest: Martha Sayre.
Teen writing workshop, Art Show, Dealer’s Room, Writing Contest.
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| About |
Confluence is about programming that lets fans of science fiction and fantasy hear about the views and visions of some of the leading authors, editors, and critics in the genre. To complement the panel discussions, Confluence also has a full slate of art demos by several very accomplished artists, and entertainment items that span the spectrum from poetry readings to filk concerts to the annual farce presented by the Parallax Second Players.” |
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Pennsylvania
by Advania on March 24, 2012
| Event |
Steel City Con 2012 |
| Theme |
Where Pop Culture Rules |
| Type |
Comic, Pop Culture, TV, Toys |
| Dates |
July 22-29, 2012 |
| Location |
Monroeville Convention Center
209 Mall Blvd.
Monroeville, Pennsylvania USA 15146
Tel: 1-412-373-7300
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| Website |
Steel City Con 2012 |
| Remarks |
Free Parking! Lots of Guests, Vendor Tables, Artists, Dealers and Giveaways
Guest include: Dean Cain, John Morrison, Melina Perez, Luann Lee, Stephen Costantino |
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Pennsylvania
by Mistress Fen on July 30, 2011
| Event |
Epic Con Philadelphia 2011 |
| Description |
Traveling Gaming and Pop Culture Convention |
| Type |
Gaming |
| Dates |
September 29-October 2, 2011 |
| Location |
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107-2299 USA
Phone: 1-215-418-4700
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| Website |
EpicCon.com/Philadelphia-2011
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| Remarks |
We feature tournaments and events for Magic: the Gathering, World of Warcraft Trading Card Game, and Star Wars CCG. If board games are your style, we have scheduled events for games like Puerto Rico, Settlers of Catan, Ascension, Ticket to Ride, and Race for the Galaxy through our Board Game Library.
Craft a costume for fun and prizes. Costume Contest awards prizes for these categories: Best Blizzard-based Costume, Cutest Costume, Most Creative, and Best Craftsmanship.
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“Epic Con is the traveling game convention that criss-crosses the United States every year. It is a host to all types of hobby games. Meet-up with your friends and make new ones from all over the world when Epic Con comes to your town. It’s free to enter. There’s no badge to buy! We also sponsor a costume contest with prizes like a Nintendo Wii.”
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Pennsylvania
by Mistress Fen on February 25, 2011
| 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.
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| Website |
Lego Kids Fest
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| 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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Tagged as:
Connecticut,
Minnesota,
North-Carolina,
Ohio,
Pennsylvania
by Khan on September 23, 2010
by Advania on August 25, 2010
| Event |
Too Many Games-Fall 2012 |
| Theme |
East Coast Gaming Expo |
| Type |
Video Games |
| Date |
coming soon |
| Location |
TBD
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| Website |
TooManyGames.com |
| Remarks |
Originally East Coast Gaming Expo (Pennsylvania) changed to TooManyGames to emphasize the event’s focus is now not only on classic games, but all types of gaming – classic games, modern games, arcade games, board games, tabletop games, computer games, etc.
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“Usually includes video games, tournament, concerts, panels and guests.”
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Pennsylvania
by Advania on June 3, 2010
| Event |
Ragnarok XXVI |
| Description |
Ragnarok is the biggest Tolkien-inspired live-action event in the world. |
| Type |
Re-enactment |
| Dates |
June 12-19, 2011 |
| Location |
Cooper’s Lake Campground
205 Currie Road
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057 USA
Phone: 1-724-368-8710
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| Website |
RagSite |
| Remarks |
All ages. All minors must have legal guardian on-site.
What else is there to do besides fighting?
With hundreds of Dagorhir members camping out for the week, there are lots of opportunities to socialize with new and old friends. After the fighting is over, many people love to visit other camps or to host people in their camp, sharing a beverage and retelling war stories that get more grand and heroic each time they are retold. There are also a number of merchants at Ragnarok, so take the time to wander through the merchant areas and at least window shop. There is a wide variety of items available, from garb and armor, to weapons (real and padded) and many other useful things for Dagorhir or camping. |
“Ragnarok is Dagorhir’s famous annual war. For one week each year, the Realms of Dagorhir throughout the country gather for the final glorious battle: Ragnarok! Leave the real world behind and enter a realm of mighty heroes. A realm of the fantastic where warrior maidens and grizzled veterans fight side by side with Elves and Orcs. Ragnarok is a week-long extravaganza of mass melee and fun…a living, breathing celebration of Tolkien’s works and of the European history that inspired those works. This event draws hundreds of Tolkien and medieval combat enthusiasts from all over the United States. Triumphs and defeats, parades and parties, tournaments and pit fighting, belly dancers, song, friendship, bloody battles and more lead up to the final battle and celebration!”
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Pennsylvania
by Advania on April 21, 2010
| Event |
National Haunters Convention 2011 |
| Type |
Halloween, Horror, Goth |
| Dates |
May 5-8, 2011 |
| Location |
Valley Forge Convention Center
1160 First Avenue
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 USA
Phone: 1 610-354-8212
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| Website |
NationalHauntersConvention.com |
| Remarks |
Haunted Lairs Contest; Halloween Costume Masquerade Ball;
The Thriller Girls will be performing
Contests Include: the best T-Shirt contest, the best Halloween & Horror Artwork, the best horror short story, the best Halloween Marketing Tools, and the best photography submissions!
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“The National Haunters Convention is like a huge reunion…. We offer many of the features of a large haunt convention without the large bite out of your budget. If you are a Professional or Amateur haunter, a Halloween home or yard haunter, or just plan the coolest Halloween parties among all your friends, then this convention is for you. [W]e welcome everyone who is into Goth, horror movies, classic movies, animatronics, robots, makeup, prop building, airbrushing, or just plain anything to do with Halloween to attend. Our seminars are top notch, and you will find vendors that have products and services that will amaze you.
There are NO Age restrictions to the Convention Show Floor (Children are invited). However, please keep in mind this is a Halloween and Horror Show. Therefore, you will see lots of props and products that are both very bloody, gory, and disturbing, so we wouldn’t recommend bringing a 4 year old child, for example (unless his name is Chucky).”
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Pennsylvania
by Advania on April 2, 2010
| Event |
Lehigh Valley Comic Con 2010 |
| Type |
Comic Con, Gaming, Manga, TV, Toys, Action Figures |
| Dates |
May 22 and Dec 4, 2010 |
| Location |
Schnecksville Fire Hall
4550 Old Packhouse Rd.
Schnecksville, PA 18078
tel: 610-573-6110
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| Website |
Lehigh Valley Comic Con |
| Remarks |
Show Hours – 10:00am to 4:00pm, Admission: $5.00 ($4.00 with college ID) Children 12 and under get in free! $1.00 off admission if you are in costume.
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Pennsylvania
by Advania on March 9, 2010
| Event |
Anthrocon 2011 |
| Theme |
Anthropomorphic Institute of Magic |
| Type |
Artists, animators, writers, costumers, puppeteers |
| Dates |
June 23-26, 2011 |
| Location |
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
Phone: 412-565-6000
Fax: 412-565-6008
David Lawrence Convention Center |
| Website |
Anthrocon 2011 |
| Remarks |
Attending membership is $45 USD until June 5th, 2011, when pre-registration will close at midnight EDT. Attending registration will cost $50 USD at the door.
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All of the finer aspects of anthropomorphic, or more commonly, “Furry” fandom, are celebrated here. Our programming includes workshops and seminars in acting, costume-building, animation, writing, art and design, and more. We also host an extensive art show where the best in anthropomorphic artwork is offered for sale..”
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Pennsylvania
