28–31 October 2010
WORLD FANTASY CONVENTION (Fantasy Convention—focused on the whimsical side of fantasy) at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Columbus, OH. Guests of Honor: Dennis McKiernan, Esther Friesner, David Hartwell, Darrell K. Sweet. Membership: until 15 June 2010 (see website for updated information), attending: $125; supporting $35. Info: http://www.contextsf.org/WFC/; WFC2010@contextsf.org; WFC 2010, 3824 Patricia Dr., Upper Arlington, OH 43220.
5–7 November 2010
ICON 35 (Iowa SF conference—“A Steam-Powered Convention of the Future”) at Cedar Rapids Marriott, Cedar Rapids, IA. Author Guest of Honor: Cory Doctorow; Artist Guest of Honor: Daniel Dociu. Membership in advance: $45 (adult, 13 years+), $25 (7-12). $0 (under 7); at least one adult membership per three non-adult memberships. Info: http://www.iowa-icon.com/; 308 E. Burlington St, PMB 300, Iowa City, IA 52240
12–14 November 2010
WINDYCON 37 (Chicago area SF conference) at Westin, Lombard, IL. Literary Guest of Honor: Steven Barnes; Artist Guest of Honor: Nene Thomas; Costuming Guest of Honor: Animal X; Fan Guest of Honor: Jason Schachat; Filk Guests of Honor: Tricky Pixie; TM: Eric Flint. Membership: 12 years old and up $45 until 22 October 2010, $60 at the door. Info:
http://www.windycon.org/windy37/
12–14 November 2010
TUSCON 37 (Tucson area SF conference) at Hotel Tucson City Center, Tucson, AZ. Author Guests of Honor: Jim Butcher & Shannon K. Butcher; Fan Guests of Honor: Bjo & John Trimble; TM: Ed Bryant; Special Guest: Noel Neill. Membership: 12+ $45 until 1 November 2010, $50 thereafter and at the door, 3-12: one-half adult price. Info: http://tusconscificon.com/; (520) 571-7180 (fax); basfa@earthlink.net; TusCon, PO Box 2528, Tucson, AZ 85702-2528. It might be a good idea to carry proof of citizenship with you at all times.
19–21 November 2010
SFContario (Toronto SF conference) at Ramada Plaza Hotel, Toronto, ON. Author Guest of Honor: Michael Swanwick; Editor Guests of Honor: Patrick & Teresa Nielsen Hayden; Fan Guest of Honor: Geri Sullivan; Filk Guest of Honor: Karen Linsley; TM: Robert J. Sawyer. Membership: 21+ CAD45, 13-21 CAD35, 5-12 CAD25. Info: http://sfcontario.ca/, con2010@sfcontario.ca, SFContario, 151 Gamma Street, Toronto, Ontario, M8W 3G4, Canada.
17–21 August 2011
RENOVATION (69th World Science Fiction Convention) at Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV. Guests of Honor: Ellen Asher, Charles N. Brown, Tim Powers, Boris Vallejo. Membership from 1 May 2010 until some later date (see website for latest details): Attending adult: $160; Attending 17 to 21: $100; Attending 0 to 16: $75; Supporting: $50. [Ages as of 17 August 2011]. This is the SF universe’s annual get-together. Professionals and readers from all over the world will be in attendance. Talks, panels, films, fancy dress competition—the works. Nominate and vote for the Hugos. Info: http://www.renovationsf.org/, info@renovationsf.org, PO Box 13278, Portland, OR 97213-0278. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Renovation-The-69th-World-Science-Fiction-Convention/112169025477179?ref=ts; LiveJournal: http://community.livejournal.com/renovationsf/
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