Apr 29 2009
Cons from A to Z: A is for Albacon, AniZona, and ApolloCon
I’m very excited to introduce a new category of posts here at Convention Fans! I’ve partnered up with fellow con goer Nathan Lilly, who runs the amazing Green Tentacles Convention Finder (you may have seen his awesome green banner to the left) in order to bring you this post series. Nathan’s website is THE place to find a convention happening near you.
Together, we’ll be bringing you “Cons from A to Z” which will go through the entire alphabet and highlight a handful of conventions for each letter. This is a great way to bring some attention to some of the smaller or more unique conventions out there.
A is for Albacon, AniZona, and ApolloCon
courtesy of the Green Tentacles Convention Finder
Albacon: http://www.albacon.org/
Oct 9th, 2009 - Oct 11th, 2009
Albany, NY 12203
Albacon is a weekend gathering of fans and creators of Science Fiction or Fantasy, including literature, movies, games, and other mediums. Join them for three days of panel discussions, interviews, films, games, readings, autographs, an art show, special events, a fabulous dealers room, debates, conversation, a Vampire’s Ball, and socializing with people who share your interests! Writer Guest of Honor: Elizabeth Hand; Artist Guest of Honor: Stephen Hickman; Fan Guest of Honor: D. Cameron Calkins; Musical Guests: Igor’s Egg.
AniZona: http://www.anizona.org/
Apr 9th, 2009 - Apr 12th, 2009
Phoenix, AZ 85032
This convention has already passed for 2009, but keep an eye out for information on 2010! The 2009 special guest was Toybox. The Anime “viewing” room was on the hotel’s private TV channel and they planned to broadcast the masquerade live on the same channel. Important note: Organizers have said they are “taking a break” from full 3-day cons for a bit, but are planning single day events.
ApolloCon: http://www.apollocon.org/
Jun 26th, 2009 - Jun 28th, 2009
Houston, TX 77032
ApolloCon offers information and entertainment for fans of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other genres of speculative and imaginative fiction in all their forms, including literary, media, and interactive gaming. They will have a LARP, a Masquerade, a media room, a dance, a writers workshop, and plenty of other great activities.
