Until I can get the searchable database developed and running, I’m stuck with listing cons in each issue and, if I miss some, here in the blog. Here is a list of ones coming up during the first half of next month. April 5-8: Norwescon 30Seatac, WashingtonGuests include: Kim Stanley Robinson.Focus: SFwww.norwescon.org April 5 – […]
This Just In Profiles in History, the U.S.’ leading dealer in guaranteed-authentic original historical autographs, letters, documents, vintage signed photographs and manuscripts, will hold an auction of rare Hollywood memorabilia on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. (PT). Items of interest to genre fans include: Christopher Reeve’s costume from the first Superman movie One […]
John Pelico, one of the judges for The 1st Annual Genre Traveler Photo Contest, is the creator of KillerPumpkins.com. Recently, they announced that their next scheduled event will be Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors. Organized by Creation Entertainment, Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors will be held at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank CA […]
Because I just opened a new poll on The Genre Traveler‘s Yahoo! Groups page to help decide which charity would get the funds raised from The 1st Annual Genre Traveler Photo Contest which launched yesterday, I closed out the poll that’s been up since I started back in 2005. Here are the results: The question […]
According to Sy Fy Portal’s Michael Hinman, “Linlithgow, a town in Scotland’s West Lothian region, has laid claim as being the birthplace, albeit the fictional one, of Capt. Montgomery Scott, the character played by the late James Doohan affectionately known as Scotty.” For more information: Scottish Town To Honor American TV’s Most Famous Scot Linlithgow […]
To help promote the “double feature” movie, Grindhouse, opening in theatres on April 6, the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles is hosting a movie festival today through April 30. According to If Magazine, the “event will be a showcase for the risqué films exploiting sex, violence and extreme subject matter from the 1970s that […]
I found this website that I thought would be of interest to all my readers in the U.K. The UK SF Book News Network covers “science fiction, fantasy and horror book and comic news from UK authors, creators, publishers and retailers.” Although there is a lot on non-travel news on the site, it does include […]
I just learned of yet another artshow at Hyaena Botique and Gallery in Burbank, Calif., starting on Thursday, March 1. Called “The Eidolon of Icarus,” the show features the “otherworldly and surreal dreamscapes” of Emily J. Steigerwald. An Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2007, from 8pm-midnight. The show ends on March […]
One cool thing about attending Haunt X this past weekend was the opportunity to discover the work of artists I hadn’t previously been aware of. In the vendor’s room I met Mike Sosnowski and was honored to enjoy his brand of humorous horror art. He’s agreed to an interview, so keep an eye out for […]
I just got back from Haunt X and you’re my first contact — after saying hello to my husband and dog, that is. It was incredible. I’m exhausted. I was there Friday night through this afternoon. I was so busy checking out the sights, talking with people and taking notes at the seminars I attended […]