Penguicon 2008, which will be held April 18-20, 2008, in Troy, Mich., recently announced that Vernor Vinge, noted science fiction author, will be the Science Fiction Guest of Honor. Penguicon is a both a science fiction and Linux open source convention. This convention, in addition to typical science fiction con fare, features: a computer lounge […]
State of the Art: Science Fiction Histories, a two-day academic conference delivered by Swancon 2008 in collaboration with Curtin University of Technology, has issued a call for papers. They seek submissions of abstracts for academic papers, presentations and panels to be delivered as a part of the symposium. Taking place March 22-23, 2008, the symposium […]
O.K. Days like these makes me realize that I’m not the only one who can freely associate the strangest things. Take Applecon. This new convention to take place in April of 2008 bills itself as a blend of “the best parts of Minneapolis music, science fiction fandom, Wizard (a game of trump) and pie!” Why […]
Wow. I’m so sorry for not posting for the past week or so. I’ve been insanely busy and last week I didn’t feel so well because of all the smoke from the fires near L.A. It’s amazing how much an intensely sore throat can wear you out. Anyway, here are a bunch of things coming […]
This year’s After Dark Horrorfest — 8 Films to Die For — will be held Nov. 9-18, 2007. What is the After Dark Horrorfest you say? Well, its kind of like a film festival that takes place in multiple theaters throughout the U.S. at the same time. Basically, for one week, you can go to […]
When I was in Las Vegas the other week, my husband and I went to The Original Pancake House in Henderson and tried out their German Apple Pancake. Trust me on this — that pancake is too much for one person in one sitting. It absolutely delicious and will satisfy two people quite nicely. Anyway, […]
Then you might be interested in the annual Hugo Award Base Design Competition. Although the silver rocket stays the same every year — identifying the award as a Hugo — the base upon which the rocket is mounted changes with each Worldcon. If you’re interested, you better hurry with your design. It is due by […]
Even in Winnipeg The Halloween season can be so much fun — if you like to get scared and play dress up, which I do … at times. 🙂 So, when I find coverage of the smaller, local haunts, I like to share them with you. Here’s one written about in the Winnipeg Sun: Nightmare […]
If you’re going to be in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 3, you might want to give this event a try. I mean, how often do you get to enjoy fine “caveman cuisine”? You can buy tickets here.
Yesterday, Mary Thurwachter of The Palm Beach Post, posted a rundown of all the Halloween special events taking place at Florida theme parks. She did such a good job of it that, rather than re-invent the wheel, I’m just going to send you along to her story: Ghoulish getaways Fright tolerance the key to your […]