With the new Star Trek movie coming out (did anyone catch the preview during last night’s Heroes?), you can expect a lot of events piggy-backing on the Trek media machine. Here are just a few: March 27-29 2nd Annual Naruto Star Trek Convention Fort Lauderdale, Fla Star Trek guests include Walter Koenig, James Cawley, Barbara […]
That’s going to be the topic of discussion at 7p.m. tonight at Lolita in New York. Read about it on gothamist.com and toddseavey.com.
Considered the biggest fan of science fiction, fantasy and horror, Forrest J. Ackerman, 92, died on Dec. 4, 2008. Tributes to him have been paid in both print and online and now Profiles in History has joined American Cinematheque for a tribute to him at the Egyptian Theatre, in Hollywood, Calif., on Sunday, March 8. […]
I know, I know, this is short notice, but I just got the info in my email box a moment ago! In the interest of getting this info out quickly, I’ll just post the flyer they sent. Click on the image to see the full size. Highlights: What: Fossil Fest Where: Orlando Science Center Orlando, […]
Ever since I launched this website, I’ve wanted to create a searchable database of genre travel events, venues and more. Today, I’ve found a website that offers something similar. It is a database of conventions, which would make up the bulk of what I have in mind. So, until I can find the right resources […]
The biggest gathering of science fiction, fantasy and horror fans in the U.K., Eastercon, will be held in Bradford, England, April 10 – 13. Eastercon LX is the 60th British National Science Fiction Convention and will feature guest author Eoin Colfer, primarily known for his children’s adventure series Artemis Fowl, but recently tasked step into […]
Planned as the West Coast’s largest science event, the San Diego Science Festival will let attendees watch a car drive itself (Knight Rider anyone?), race robots and experience the thrill of jet flight. The festival is a grassroots collaboration of over 125 leading science organizations in San Diego and has attracted corporate and individual donors […]
“Thirty dollars will barely cover dinner and movie, but invested wisely it can provide three full days (March 13-15) of entertainment at the Dallas convention ‘All-Con’.” So starts the press release promoting this year’s mish-mash convention that incorporates the interests of science fiction, fantasy, anime, costuming, gaming, robotics, roller derby, and art communities. Attending celebrities […]
I just found out about a really cool project underway to celebrate Darwin Day, Feb. 12, this year. It is his 200th birthday (if he were alive … or undead) and the Center for Inquiry (CFI) has come up with a special way to celebrate.
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Possibly, but that won’t make a difference. 😉 Total Confusion, New England’s largest game convention, is in a month and online pre-registration is now open. The 22nd annual convention will be held February 21-24, 2008, at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield, Mass. For more information, visit www.totalcon.com.