The Necronomicon
Open Circle Theater
Seattle, WA
October 10 - November 15, Thu.-Sat. @ 8pm - Sun. @ 4pm
http://www.octheater.com/
Open Circle Theater continues it's 6th year of smash-hit adaptations of stories by the master of the macabre, H.P. Lovecraft. This year we are creating an original piece based on Lovecraft's works and involving his sinister tome, The Necronomicon.
A young woman is being terrorized by nightmares. But what happens when things from her dreams start occurring in her real life. Is she going crazy, or are there really man/squid things attacking her? And the strange "hero" who has suddenly appeared? And what is that strange book she keeps dreaming about...
Come see what all the screaming is about...
HP Lovecraft Necronomicon
Directed by:
Ron Sandahl
Written by:
John McKenna
Ron Sandahl
Dustin Engstrom
Maggie Lee
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Sound Science: A Day and A Night of Sonic Exploration
SOUND SCIENCE
A Day and A Night of Sonic Exploration
Sat. October 4th, 2008 - 3:20 PM to Late
http://psychesonics.org/resources.html
Featuring: DJs, Artists, Presenters, and Classes
Come join us to experiment and experience new and exciting applications of sound in changing consciousness, awareness and form.
During the day there will be presentations, interactive sound installations, and experiences that harness the power of sound. At night will be a party that interfaces sound technology with performances, people and music.
Come out to connect with fellow researchers, experimenters and experiencers for an unforgettable download from the Noosphere.
Please bring sound experiments, science tricks, and plenty of love to The Trancendental Church of Bass in Seattle, Wa. on Oct. 4th, 2008.
Tickets available from Brown Paper Tickets.
A Day and A Night of Sonic Exploration
Sat. October 4th, 2008 - 3:20 PM to Late
http://psychesonics.org/resources.html
Featuring: DJs, Artists, Presenters, and Classes
Come join us to experiment and experience new and exciting applications of sound in changing consciousness, awareness and form.
During the day there will be presentations, interactive sound installations, and experiences that harness the power of sound. At night will be a party that interfaces sound technology with performances, people and music.
Come out to connect with fellow researchers, experimenters and experiencers for an unforgettable download from the Noosphere.
Please bring sound experiments, science tricks, and plenty of love to The Trancendental Church of Bass in Seattle, Wa. on Oct. 4th, 2008.
Tickets available from Brown Paper Tickets.
Friday, September 26, 2008
NEW MEDIA BC ANNOUNCES DATES FOR VANCOUVER DIGITAL WEEK 2009
A POWERFUL LINEUP OF EVENTS DESIGNED TO TAKE DIGITAL MEDIA EXCELLENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, September 25, 2008 - New Media BC announced today new partnerships and enhanced programming for the second annual Vancouver Digital Week to run May 11-15, 2009 on Granville Island in Vancouver.
Vancouver Digital Week 2009 includes the following events:
• Vancouver International Digital Festival (VIDFEST)
• Game Developers Conference Canada (GDC Canada)
• Convergence 2009 Digital Marketing & Communications Forum
• The International Partnering Forum
• New Media BC’s Digital Media Awards Show and Gala
Vancouver Digital Week is an immersive week of innovative programming and partnership opportunities for the digital media industry that features top minds and deal makers from around the globe. Participants gain access to international business match-making, 'big picture' conference sessions on the latest trends and markets in digital media, high-level seminars for creators, designers, and producers, and vibrant networking parties.
"British Columbia is a global center for digital media and has attracted top level companies, talent, investors and entrepreneurs from around the world." states Kenton Low, President of New Media BC. "We are delighted to bring together an outstanding group of partners to provide a comprehensive week of best in class events. New Media BC is joining forces again with Reboot Communications and the Cossette Communication Group and we are thrilled that Think Services is bringing their world renown Game Developers Conference to Vancouver."
"We are excited to be part of Vancouver Digital Week 2009," Kathy Schoback, Executive Vice President of Global Events, Think Services, said. "Bringing GDC Canada to Vancouver makes a lot of sense for us given the city’s position as a world class interactive entertainment center, and the region's contributions to international game development."
"Vancouver Digital Week 2009 is the ideal platform for Cossette's Convergence 2009 digital marketing forum," says Sandy Fleischer, Vice President and General Manager of Fjord Interactive (Cossette's digital marketing group). "The quality and scope of the week makes this the 'must-attend' event of the year for anyone interested in digital media, and we are proud to be a part of it."
"Our partnership with New Media BC and Digital Week has contributed greatly to the growth of the Vancouver International Game Summit" says Greg Spievak, CEO of Reboot Communications. "We look forward to building on that momentum with the addition of GDC Canada to Vancouver Digital Week 2009."
Vancouver has the perfect ecosystem for a thriving digital media industry: post-secondary institutions providing outstanding digital media, facilities, training and research, a favorable business environment and a strong base of creative and business professionals working in top companies that include Electronic Arts, THQ, Nexon, Activision, Disney, Rainmaker, Nintendo, and Microsoft.
About New Media BC – http://www.newmediabc.com
New Media BC is British Columbia’s not-for-profit digital media industry association representing over 1,100 digital media companies employing 16,000+ individuals working in sectors including games, visual effects, interactive marketing & design, eLearning, animation, Web 2.0 and mobile content & applications. New Media BC helps these businesses to grow via professional development, networking and advocacy services.
About the Think Services Game Group – http://www.tsgamegroup.com
A core provider of essential information to the professional game industry, the Think Services Game Group offers market-defining content, and drives community through its award winning lineup of print, online, event and research products and services. These include Game Developer Magazine, Game Developer Research, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com, GameCareerGuide.com, WorldsInMotion.biz, GameSetWatch.com, GamesOnDeck.com, SeriousGamesSource.com, the Game Developers Conference, the Austin Game Developers Conference, the Paris Game Developers Conference, the Game Career Seminars, the Independent Games Festival and Summit, and the Game Developers Choice Awards.
About Cossette Communication Group – http://www.cossette.com
Cossette Communication Group Inc. offers a full range of leading-edge communication services to clients of all sizes, including some of the most prestigious brands in the world. A customer-driven organization built around highly specialized business units, Cossette also offers Convergent CommunicationsTM, a unique working method that brings added value to the client by integrating various services offered by the Group, including strategic planning and research, advertising, media planning and buying, sales promotion, CRM, database and direct marketing, interactive marketing and technology solutions, public relations and alliance marketing, branding and design, ethnic marketing, sports marketing, branded content and product placement and business-to-business communications (B2B practices). Cossette has approximately 1,650 employees and offices in Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, New York, Irvine, Los Angeles, London, Moscow and Shanghai.
About Reboot Communications – http://www.rebootconference.com
Reboot Communications Ltd. is a Canadian company based in British Columbia, that specializes in organizing and implementing national and international conferences focused on information technology, public safety, privacy and security, health, electronic gaming and counterterrorism. Over the past twelve years, Reboot has provided a full spectrum of conference management services to the private and public sector, including: marketing and communications, logistics, agenda development, sponsorship sales, research and intergovernmental expertise.
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, September 25, 2008 - New Media BC announced today new partnerships and enhanced programming for the second annual Vancouver Digital Week to run May 11-15, 2009 on Granville Island in Vancouver.
Vancouver Digital Week 2009 includes the following events:
• Vancouver International Digital Festival (VIDFEST)
• Game Developers Conference Canada (GDC Canada)
• Convergence 2009 Digital Marketing & Communications Forum
• The International Partnering Forum
• New Media BC’s Digital Media Awards Show and Gala
Vancouver Digital Week is an immersive week of innovative programming and partnership opportunities for the digital media industry that features top minds and deal makers from around the globe. Participants gain access to international business match-making, 'big picture' conference sessions on the latest trends and markets in digital media, high-level seminars for creators, designers, and producers, and vibrant networking parties.
"British Columbia is a global center for digital media and has attracted top level companies, talent, investors and entrepreneurs from around the world." states Kenton Low, President of New Media BC. "We are delighted to bring together an outstanding group of partners to provide a comprehensive week of best in class events. New Media BC is joining forces again with Reboot Communications and the Cossette Communication Group and we are thrilled that Think Services is bringing their world renown Game Developers Conference to Vancouver."
"We are excited to be part of Vancouver Digital Week 2009," Kathy Schoback, Executive Vice President of Global Events, Think Services, said. "Bringing GDC Canada to Vancouver makes a lot of sense for us given the city’s position as a world class interactive entertainment center, and the region's contributions to international game development."
"Vancouver Digital Week 2009 is the ideal platform for Cossette's Convergence 2009 digital marketing forum," says Sandy Fleischer, Vice President and General Manager of Fjord Interactive (Cossette's digital marketing group). "The quality and scope of the week makes this the 'must-attend' event of the year for anyone interested in digital media, and we are proud to be a part of it."
"Our partnership with New Media BC and Digital Week has contributed greatly to the growth of the Vancouver International Game Summit" says Greg Spievak, CEO of Reboot Communications. "We look forward to building on that momentum with the addition of GDC Canada to Vancouver Digital Week 2009."
Vancouver has the perfect ecosystem for a thriving digital media industry: post-secondary institutions providing outstanding digital media, facilities, training and research, a favorable business environment and a strong base of creative and business professionals working in top companies that include Electronic Arts, THQ, Nexon, Activision, Disney, Rainmaker, Nintendo, and Microsoft.
About New Media BC – http://www.newmediabc.com
New Media BC is British Columbia’s not-for-profit digital media industry association representing over 1,100 digital media companies employing 16,000+ individuals working in sectors including games, visual effects, interactive marketing & design, eLearning, animation, Web 2.0 and mobile content & applications. New Media BC helps these businesses to grow via professional development, networking and advocacy services.
About the Think Services Game Group – http://www.tsgamegroup.com
A core provider of essential information to the professional game industry, the Think Services Game Group offers market-defining content, and drives community through its award winning lineup of print, online, event and research products and services. These include Game Developer Magazine, Game Developer Research, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com, GameCareerGuide.com, WorldsInMotion.biz, GameSetWatch.com, GamesOnDeck.com, SeriousGamesSource.com, the Game Developers Conference, the Austin Game Developers Conference, the Paris Game Developers Conference, the Game Career Seminars, the Independent Games Festival and Summit, and the Game Developers Choice Awards.
About Cossette Communication Group – http://www.cossette.com
Cossette Communication Group Inc. offers a full range of leading-edge communication services to clients of all sizes, including some of the most prestigious brands in the world. A customer-driven organization built around highly specialized business units, Cossette also offers Convergent CommunicationsTM, a unique working method that brings added value to the client by integrating various services offered by the Group, including strategic planning and research, advertising, media planning and buying, sales promotion, CRM, database and direct marketing, interactive marketing and technology solutions, public relations and alliance marketing, branding and design, ethnic marketing, sports marketing, branded content and product placement and business-to-business communications (B2B practices). Cossette has approximately 1,650 employees and offices in Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, New York, Irvine, Los Angeles, London, Moscow and Shanghai.
About Reboot Communications – http://www.rebootconference.com
Reboot Communications Ltd. is a Canadian company based in British Columbia, that specializes in organizing and implementing national and international conferences focused on information technology, public safety, privacy and security, health, electronic gaming and counterterrorism. Over the past twelve years, Reboot has provided a full spectrum of conference management services to the private and public sector, including: marketing and communications, logistics, agenda development, sponsorship sales, research and intergovernmental expertise.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Bellcon Interview
The Bellingham based tv station KVOS interviews the co-founders of the Bellingham comic book convention BELLCON on their local show Experience Northwest. A video of the interview can be found here.
Upcoming Events October 2008 And Beyond
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BrickCon: October 2-5th, 2008 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.brickcon.org/
*****
H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival: October 3th-5th, 2008 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.hplfilmfestival.com/
*****
VCON: October 3th-5th, 2008 - Surrey, BC Canada
Website: http://www.vcon.ca
*****
Redmond Digital Arts Festival: October 4th-5th, 2008 - Redmond, Washington
Website: http://www.redmondartsfestival.com
*****
Calgary Comic & Toy Expo: October 5th, 2008 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.comicandtoy.ca/
*****
IPMS Vancouver Fall Model Show: October 6th, 2008 - Burnaby, BC Canada
Website: http://members.tripod.com/%7Eipms/fallshow.htm
*****
Revenant Film Festival: October 11th, 2008 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.revenantfilmfest.com/
*****
Sci-Fan: October 11th, 2008 - Lynnwood, Washington
Website: http://www.galaxyhobby.com/scifan.htm
*****
Tri-City Comic Con: October 11th, 2008 - Pasco, Washington
Website: http://www.thetc3.org/
*****
Tactical Solutions: October 17th-19th, 2008 - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Website: http://tactical-solutions-gaming.tripod.com/index.html
*****
Keep Portland Weird: October 20th, 2008 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.multcolib.org/events/kpw.html
*****
Con-Fusion: October 24th-26th, 2008 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://www.con-fusion.ca/
*****
Bellerose Con: October 25th, 2008 - St. Albert, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.bellerosecon.com/
*****
Seattle ComiCard Show: October 26th, 2008 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.seattlecomicardconvention.com/
*****
GIRAF 4: November 5th-8th, 2008 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.giraffest.ca/
*****
AmberCon Northwest: November 6th-9th, 2008 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.amberconnw.org/
*****
AkiCon: November 7th-9th, 2008 - Everett, Washington
Website: http://www.akicon.org/
*****
Portland Comic Book Show: November 9th, 2008 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.portlandcomicbookshow.com/
*****
2D OR NOT 2D Animation Festival: November 14th-15th, 2008 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.2dornot2d.org/
*****
Emerald City GameFest: November 15th, 2008 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.emeraldcitygamefest.org/
*****
Great Train Expo: November 15-16th, 2008 - Puyallup, Washington
Website: http://www.greattrainexpo.com/
*****
Victoria Toy Show: November 16th, 2008 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://members.shaw.ca/dshelton99/
*****
Orycon: November 21th-23rd, 2008 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.orycon.org/orycon30/
*****
Tomodachi Fest: November 28th-30th, 2008 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.tomodachifest.com/
*****
MewCon: December 31st, 2008 - January 1, 2009 - Vancouver, Washington
Website: http://www.mewcon.com
*****
RustyCon: January 9th-11th, 2009 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.rustycon.com/
*****
ConQuest NW: January 16-18th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.conquestnw.com/
*****
Confilkt: January 30-February 1, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://conflikt.org/
*****
Eugene Games Gala: January 30-February 1, 2009 - Eugene, Oregon
Website: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/EugeneGamesGala/
*****
Beyond Con: February 6th-8th, 2009 - Gig Harbor, Washington
Website: http://www.beyondcon.org/
*****
Gotta Con: February 6th-8th, 2009 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://www.gottacon.com/
*****
Northwest Model Hobby Expo: February 6th-8th, 2009 - Monroe, Washington
Website: http://www.nwmodelhobbyexpo.com/
*****
Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival: February 7th, 2009 - Seattle, WA
Website: http://www.empsfm.org
*****
Game Design Expo: February 7th-8th, 2009 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.gamedesignexpo.com/
*****
Radcon: February 13-15, 2009 - Pasco, Washington
Website: http://www.radcon.org/news.php
*****
Northwest Scale Modelers Show: February 14th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/northwestscalemodelers/
*****
Dak-Kon XIV: February 28th - March 2nd, 2009 - Courtenay, BC Canada
Website: http://members.axion.net/~murdock/tourney.html
*****
Dak-Kon XIV: February 29th, 2009 - Anchorage, Alaska
Website: http://www.senshicon.org
*****
Northwest Festivals & Events Conference: March 1-3rd, 2009 - Ocean Shores, Washington
Website: http://nwfestivalconference
*****
Anime Oasis EVO: March 12-15, 2009 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.animeoasis.org/
*****
The Joy of Modeling: March 14th, 2009 - Vancouver, Washington
Website: http://ipmspearsonmodeleers.weebly.com/2009-invitational.html
*****
Brickfest: March 26th-29th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.brickfest.com/
*****
GameStorm: March 26th-29th, 2009 - Vancouver, Washington
Website: http://www.gamestorm.org/
*****
Edmonton Collectible Toy & Comic Show: March 29th, 2009 - Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.edtoyshow.com/
*****
Stargate SG-1 Atlantis Convention: April 2-5th, 2009 - Burnaby, BC Canada
Website: http://www.creationent.com/cal/sgvan.htm
*****
Washington State Science & Engineering Fair: April 3-4th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.wssef.org/
*****
Emerald City Comic Con: April 4-5th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/
*****
Norwescon: April 9-12th, 2009 - SeaTac, Washington
Website: http://www.norwescon.org/
*****
Sakura-Con: April 10-12th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.sakuracon.org/
*****
Calgary Underground Film Festival: April 18-19th, 2009 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://calgaryundergroundfilm.org/
*****
Stumptown Comics Fest: April 18-19th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.stumptowncomics.com/
*****
Supertrain: April 18-19th, 2009 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.supertrain.ca/
*****
Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo: April 25th-26th, 2009 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.calgaryexpo.com/
*****
Washington Cultural Congress: April 27-29th, 2009 - Leavenworth, Washington
Website: http://wsaa.qwestoffice.net/congress.htm
*****
A Festival For May: May 3-4th, 2009 - Carnation, WA
Website: http://www.camlann.org/may_fest.htm
*****
ION Game Conference: May 12-14th, 2009 - Seattle, WA
Website: http://2009.ionconference.com/
*****
UFO Fest: May 15-16th, 2009 - McMinnville, Oregon
Website: http://www.mcmenamins.com/ufofest07/index.html
*****
Zompire: May 15-17th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.zompire.com/
*****
Miscon May 22-25th, 2009, Missoula, Montana
Website: http://www.miscon.org/
*****
Spokane Comicon May 30th, 2009, Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.spokanecomicon.com/
*****
Anime Evolution: June 12th-14th, 2009 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.animeevolution.com/
*****
Northwest Pinball Expo: June 12th-14th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.nwpinballshow.com/
*****
IPMS North Olympic Peninsula Model Show: June 20th, 2009 - Port Townsend, Washington
Website: http://www.nopms.net/
*****
SpoCon: July 31st - August 2nd, 2009, Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.spocon.us
*****
Animethon: August 7th-9th, 2009 - Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.asapa.ca
*****
Fandemonium: August 7th-9th, 2009 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.fandemonium.org/
*****
Kumoricon: September 5th-7th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.kumoricon.org/
*****
Steam-Con: October 23rd-25th, 2009 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.steam-con.com/
*****
Kumoricon: September 4th-6th, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.kumoricon.org/
BrickCon: October 2-5th, 2008 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.brickcon.org/
*****
H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival: October 3th-5th, 2008 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.hplfilmfestival.com/
*****
VCON: October 3th-5th, 2008 - Surrey, BC Canada
Website: http://www.vcon.ca
*****
Redmond Digital Arts Festival: October 4th-5th, 2008 - Redmond, Washington
Website: http://www.redmondartsfestival.com
*****
Calgary Comic & Toy Expo: October 5th, 2008 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.comicandtoy.ca/
*****
IPMS Vancouver Fall Model Show: October 6th, 2008 - Burnaby, BC Canada
Website: http://members.tripod.com/%7Eipms/fallshow.htm
*****
Revenant Film Festival: October 11th, 2008 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.revenantfilmfest.com/
*****
Sci-Fan: October 11th, 2008 - Lynnwood, Washington
Website: http://www.galaxyhobby.com/scifan.htm
*****
Tri-City Comic Con: October 11th, 2008 - Pasco, Washington
Website: http://www.thetc3.org/
*****
Tactical Solutions: October 17th-19th, 2008 - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Website: http://tactical-solutions-gaming.tripod.com/index.html
*****
Keep Portland Weird: October 20th, 2008 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.multcolib.org/events/kpw.html
*****
Con-Fusion: October 24th-26th, 2008 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://www.con-fusion.ca/
*****
Bellerose Con: October 25th, 2008 - St. Albert, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.bellerosecon.com/
*****
Seattle ComiCard Show: October 26th, 2008 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.seattlecomicardconvention.com/
*****
GIRAF 4: November 5th-8th, 2008 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.giraffest.ca/
*****
AmberCon Northwest: November 6th-9th, 2008 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.amberconnw.org/
*****
AkiCon: November 7th-9th, 2008 - Everett, Washington
Website: http://www.akicon.org/
*****
Portland Comic Book Show: November 9th, 2008 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.portlandcomicbookshow.com/
*****
2D OR NOT 2D Animation Festival: November 14th-15th, 2008 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.2dornot2d.org/
*****
Emerald City GameFest: November 15th, 2008 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.emeraldcitygamefest.org/
*****
Great Train Expo: November 15-16th, 2008 - Puyallup, Washington
Website: http://www.greattrainexpo.com/
*****
Victoria Toy Show: November 16th, 2008 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://members.shaw.ca/dshelton99/
*****
Orycon: November 21th-23rd, 2008 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.orycon.org/orycon30/
*****
Tomodachi Fest: November 28th-30th, 2008 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.tomodachifest.com/
*****
MewCon: December 31st, 2008 - January 1, 2009 - Vancouver, Washington
Website: http://www.mewcon.com
*****
RustyCon: January 9th-11th, 2009 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.rustycon.com/
*****
ConQuest NW: January 16-18th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.conquestnw.com/
*****
Confilkt: January 30-February 1, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://conflikt.org/
*****
Eugene Games Gala: January 30-February 1, 2009 - Eugene, Oregon
Website: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/EugeneGamesGala/
*****
Beyond Con: February 6th-8th, 2009 - Gig Harbor, Washington
Website: http://www.beyondcon.org/
*****
Gotta Con: February 6th-8th, 2009 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://www.gottacon.com/
*****
Northwest Model Hobby Expo: February 6th-8th, 2009 - Monroe, Washington
Website: http://www.nwmodelhobbyexpo.com/
*****
Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival: February 7th, 2009 - Seattle, WA
Website: http://www.empsfm.org
*****
Game Design Expo: February 7th-8th, 2009 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.gamedesignexpo.com/
*****
Radcon: February 13-15, 2009 - Pasco, Washington
Website: http://www.radcon.org/news.php
*****
Northwest Scale Modelers Show: February 14th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/northwestscalemodelers/
*****
Dak-Kon XIV: February 28th - March 2nd, 2009 - Courtenay, BC Canada
Website: http://members.axion.net/~murdock/tourney.html
*****
Dak-Kon XIV: February 29th, 2009 - Anchorage, Alaska
Website: http://www.senshicon.org
*****
Northwest Festivals & Events Conference: March 1-3rd, 2009 - Ocean Shores, Washington
Website: http://nwfestivalconference
*****
Anime Oasis EVO: March 12-15, 2009 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.animeoasis.org/
*****
The Joy of Modeling: March 14th, 2009 - Vancouver, Washington
Website: http://ipmspearsonmodeleers.weebly.com/2009-invitational.html
*****
Brickfest: March 26th-29th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.brickfest.com/
*****
GameStorm: March 26th-29th, 2009 - Vancouver, Washington
Website: http://www.gamestorm.org/
*****
Edmonton Collectible Toy & Comic Show: March 29th, 2009 - Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.edtoyshow.com/
*****
Stargate SG-1 Atlantis Convention: April 2-5th, 2009 - Burnaby, BC Canada
Website: http://www.creationent.com/cal/sgvan.htm
*****
Washington State Science & Engineering Fair: April 3-4th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.wssef.org/
*****
Emerald City Comic Con: April 4-5th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/
*****
Norwescon: April 9-12th, 2009 - SeaTac, Washington
Website: http://www.norwescon.org/
*****
Sakura-Con: April 10-12th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.sakuracon.org/
*****
Calgary Underground Film Festival: April 18-19th, 2009 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://calgaryundergroundfilm.org/
*****
Stumptown Comics Fest: April 18-19th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.stumptowncomics.com/
*****
Supertrain: April 18-19th, 2009 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.supertrain.ca/
*****
Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo: April 25th-26th, 2009 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.calgaryexpo.com/
*****
Washington Cultural Congress: April 27-29th, 2009 - Leavenworth, Washington
Website: http://wsaa.qwestoffice.net/congress.htm
*****
A Festival For May: May 3-4th, 2009 - Carnation, WA
Website: http://www.camlann.org/may_fest.htm
*****
ION Game Conference: May 12-14th, 2009 - Seattle, WA
Website: http://2009.ionconference.com/
*****
UFO Fest: May 15-16th, 2009 - McMinnville, Oregon
Website: http://www.mcmenamins.com/ufofest07/index.html
*****
Zompire: May 15-17th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.zompire.com/
*****
Miscon May 22-25th, 2009, Missoula, Montana
Website: http://www.miscon.org/
*****
Spokane Comicon May 30th, 2009, Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.spokanecomicon.com/
*****
Anime Evolution: June 12th-14th, 2009 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.animeevolution.com/
*****
Northwest Pinball Expo: June 12th-14th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.nwpinballshow.com/
*****
IPMS North Olympic Peninsula Model Show: June 20th, 2009 - Port Townsend, Washington
Website: http://www.nopms.net/
*****
SpoCon: July 31st - August 2nd, 2009, Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.spocon.us
*****
Animethon: August 7th-9th, 2009 - Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.asapa.ca
*****
Fandemonium: August 7th-9th, 2009 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.fandemonium.org/
*****
Kumoricon: September 5th-7th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.kumoricon.org/
*****
Steam-Con: October 23rd-25th, 2009 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.steam-con.com/
*****
Kumoricon: September 4th-6th, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.kumoricon.org/
Friday, September 19, 2008
New Vancouver Video Game Event?
There are various news reports here and here reporting on that Vancouver BC could soon be host to a major North American Video Game Convention. The convention would be operated by the company that runs the Leipzig Games Convention in Germany, and the Games Convention Asia event in Singapore.
SIGGRAPH Coming To Vancouver BC 2011
A JOINT NEWS RELEASE FROM TOURISM VANCOUVER
AND THE VANCOUVER CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE
Vancouver, BC: In August 2011, Vancouver will see an influx of computer graphics professionals, visiting the city to attend SIGGRAPH, the annual conference of the Association of Computer Machinery Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques. Tourism Vancouver and the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre recently won the bid to bring the convention to the city over competition from San Francisco and San Diego.
SIGGRAPH is expected to attract over 25,000 delegates, with direct visitor spending of over $8.6 million. The convention will utilize the expanded facilities of the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre(VCEC). The organizers awarded the bid to Vancouver as they felt that it would both boost international attendance as well as attract a large number of local delegates drawn from the city’s strong computer graphics industry.
“This win is a major achievement for Vancouver,” said Tourism Vancouver chair Smith Munro. “Not only does the initial conference represent significant economic benefits for the city, it also gives us the opportunity to win a place in this association’s regular rotation of conference cities, looking well beyond 2011.”
“SIGGRAPH’s decision to select Vancouver for this important conference further demonstrates the business case for an expanded VCEC,” said David Podmore, chair of the VCEC. “We could not have accommodated this large group without the current expansion project.”
Stan Hagen, British Columbia’s Minister of Tourism, Sport & the Arts added, “When we welcome SIGGRAPH delegates to the province in 2011, we will not only be able to showcase our expanded convention facilities, but also the work of BC’s computer graphics industry. Bringing business such as this to our province represents an important contribution to our economy.”
Tourism Vancouver, along with partners such as the VCEC and the hotel community, spearheads the Be A Host program which encourages local British Columbians to work with the tourism industry to bring their colleagues to Vancouver for a national or international conference. For more information on the Be A Host program, please visit www.tourismvancouver.com/beahost.
AND THE VANCOUVER CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE
Vancouver, BC: In August 2011, Vancouver will see an influx of computer graphics professionals, visiting the city to attend SIGGRAPH, the annual conference of the Association of Computer Machinery Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques. Tourism Vancouver and the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre recently won the bid to bring the convention to the city over competition from San Francisco and San Diego.
SIGGRAPH is expected to attract over 25,000 delegates, with direct visitor spending of over $8.6 million. The convention will utilize the expanded facilities of the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre(VCEC). The organizers awarded the bid to Vancouver as they felt that it would both boost international attendance as well as attract a large number of local delegates drawn from the city’s strong computer graphics industry.
“This win is a major achievement for Vancouver,” said Tourism Vancouver chair Smith Munro. “Not only does the initial conference represent significant economic benefits for the city, it also gives us the opportunity to win a place in this association’s regular rotation of conference cities, looking well beyond 2011.”
“SIGGRAPH’s decision to select Vancouver for this important conference further demonstrates the business case for an expanded VCEC,” said David Podmore, chair of the VCEC. “We could not have accommodated this large group without the current expansion project.”
Stan Hagen, British Columbia’s Minister of Tourism, Sport & the Arts added, “When we welcome SIGGRAPH delegates to the province in 2011, we will not only be able to showcase our expanded convention facilities, but also the work of BC’s computer graphics industry. Bringing business such as this to our province represents an important contribution to our economy.”
Tourism Vancouver, along with partners such as the VCEC and the hotel community, spearheads the Be A Host program which encourages local British Columbians to work with the tourism industry to bring their colleagues to Vancouver for a national or international conference. For more information on the Be A Host program, please visit www.tourismvancouver.com/beahost.
Aki Con 2008
Aki Con 2008
Nov. 7th-9th
Everett, Wa
Spread the Word!
Because the Northwest deserves another Awesome Anime Convention
http://www.akicon.org/
Promotional Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlfxOyS8Y2s
Aki con Washington States newest Anime and Manga convention annouces pre-reg is now open!
Aki Con is this autumn (FYI "aki" means autumn in Japanese) November 7th, 8th and 9th. Pre-register online to receive Tickets to your choice of event tickets (opening ceremony, closing ceremony or cosplay) and have your name entered to win a Aki Con party pack!
Guest:
Chuck Huber
The Slants
Mega Ran
Soul Candy
Velocity Demo team
NDP comics
Contest
Anime Music Videos! Create a AMV! All entries must be post marked by 9/15/08.
Aki Con Sing Your heart Out Karaoke Contest
Ramen eating contest
Manga contest
Cosplay Showdown! (skit contest)
Hallway cosplay contest
Aki Con Name The Mascots
Cosplay Weapons Contest:
Do you have any awesome homemade cosplay weapon you'd like to showcase. Then sign up
at the Main stage by noon Saturday and report to Panel room 2 at the assigned time. There
you weapons will be displayed for attendees to vote on their favorite weapon. The winner will
be announced at closing ceremonies. All weapons must be registered when an
attendee arrives at Aki con. Aki con reserves the right to ask that any cosplay
weapon be left outside of the convention on a case by case bases.
-Aki Con Model Contest
Do you put together anime models?
-Referral Contest: Spread the word about Aki Con to your friends, family and random
otaku you meet.
-Flyer Contest
Design Aki Con 2008 Flyer
and more to be announced.
Plus there are special Guests like the SLANTS, Soul Candy, Mega Ran and more.
There will be panels of course, workshops, dances, 24 hour anime viewing, a manga library stocked with over 2000 manga. Check out all the details at www.akicon.org
Nov. 7th-9th
Everett, Wa
Spread the Word!
Because the Northwest deserves another Awesome Anime Convention
http://www.akicon.org/
Promotional Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlfxOyS8Y2s
Aki con Washington States newest Anime and Manga convention annouces pre-reg is now open!
Aki Con is this autumn (FYI "aki" means autumn in Japanese) November 7th, 8th and 9th. Pre-register online to receive Tickets to your choice of event tickets (opening ceremony, closing ceremony or cosplay) and have your name entered to win a Aki Con party pack!
Guest:
Chuck Huber
The Slants
Mega Ran
Soul Candy
Velocity Demo team
NDP comics
Contest
Anime Music Videos! Create a AMV! All entries must be post marked by 9/15/08.
Aki Con Sing Your heart Out Karaoke Contest
Ramen eating contest
Manga contest
Cosplay Showdown! (skit contest)
Hallway cosplay contest
Aki Con Name The Mascots
Cosplay Weapons Contest:
Do you have any awesome homemade cosplay weapon you'd like to showcase. Then sign up
at the Main stage by noon Saturday and report to Panel room 2 at the assigned time. There
you weapons will be displayed for attendees to vote on their favorite weapon. The winner will
be announced at closing ceremonies. All weapons must be registered when an
attendee arrives at Aki con. Aki con reserves the right to ask that any cosplay
weapon be left outside of the convention on a case by case bases.
-Aki Con Model Contest
Do you put together anime models?
-Referral Contest: Spread the word about Aki Con to your friends, family and random
otaku you meet.
-Flyer Contest
Design Aki Con 2008 Flyer
and more to be announced.
Plus there are special Guests like the SLANTS, Soul Candy, Mega Ran and more.
There will be panels of course, workshops, dances, 24 hour anime viewing, a manga library stocked with over 2000 manga. Check out all the details at www.akicon.org
Thursday, September 18, 2008
2d or Not 2d Animation Festival 2008 Submissions
Animaticus Foundation
P.O. Box 12324
Everett WA 98206 USA
Phone: 425 330 1603
ken@animaticus.com
http://www.2dornot2d.org
2d or Not 2d Animation Festival
3 Annual November 14, 2008 to November 15, 2008
OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES • Select a Category of Entry to continue.
2D Production
A '2D Film' is an animated film that has been created traditionally... i.e. the animation is initially drawn using pencil and paper, and then finally completed in either a cel or digital environment.
Note: Entrants are automatically entered on a ‘Best Film’ basis, or else a ‘Best Animation in a Film' basis… meaning that the “2D OR NOT 2D Animation Festival” judges can award one ‘Golden Pencil’ award for both of these categories!
All Style Production An 'All-style Production' is a film that has been created using any frame-by-frame animation technique... i.e. 2D, 3D, Claymation, Cut-out, Puppet, etc.
Note: Entrants are automatically entered on a ‘Best Film’ basis, or else a ‘Best Animation in a Film' basis… meaning that the “2D OR NOT 2D Animation Festival” judges can award one ‘Golden Pencil’ award for both of these categories!
Student Production A 'Student Production' is regarded as an animated film that has been completed by an individual who has been, or is, in fulltime education while the film is in production. All forms of animated productions are acceptable in this category.
Note: Entrants are automatically entered on a ‘Best Film’ basis, or else a ‘Best Animation in a Film' basis… meaning that the “2D OR NOT 2D Animation Festival” judges can award one ‘Golden Pencil’ award for both of these categories!
Digital Media Production A 'Digital Media Production' is deemed as an animated film or sequence of animated movement that has been generated, initiated or is intended for a totally digital environment... i.e. such as a Website, a hand-held device, a video game, etc.
Note: Entrants are automatically entered on a ‘Best Film’ basis, or else a ‘Best Animation in a Film' basis… meaning that the “2D OR NOT 2D Animation Festival” judges can award one ‘Golden Pencil’ award for both of these categories!
----------- STATEMENT -------------> MISSION & OBJECTIVE
The annual '2D OR NOT 2D ANIMATION FESTIVAL' is hosted by the ANIMATICUS FOUNDATION... a much respected non-profit organization which seeks to preserve, teach and evolve the artform of traditional animation in this digital world. However, the purpose of the festival is not to honor traditional 2D animation only. Instead it brings to the attention of audiences far and wide a program which boasts ALL forms of animation that contain both quality and artistic integrity.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Now in its third hugely-successful year, the 2D OR NOT 2D ANIMATION FESTIVAL is going BIG! This November the festival is to be held and the acclaimed IMAX Theater at the Pacific Science Center in the heart of Seattle, WA. The festival will offer a mixture of films in and out of competition... keynote speakers from the realms of film, games and animation-related art and/or illustration... as well as unique workshops with professional animators and artists of outstanding pedigree.
In the competitive arena, there will be awards given for the 'Best Production' and 'Best Animation in a Production' spanning four distinct categories... '2D ANIMATION', 'ALL-STYLE ANIMATION', 'STUDENT ANIMATION' and 'DIGITAL MEDIA ANIMATION'. This means that both professional and student animators can not only win honors for their film productions in each of these four categories but they can also win for the quality of their animation within a production.
The highlight of the event however is the announcement of the prestigious "ROY E. DISNEY AWARD"... a valued, non-competitive award that will pay tribute to the work of any one individual, studio or organization considered to have made an outstanding contribution to the evolution of the animation genre. Following the awards ceremony the Pontiac Bay Orchestra will headline a Gala Event for attendees, speakers and invited guests... playing timeless music that has featured in animated movies since the birth of the industry itself.
ORGANIZERS:
Ken Rowe (Festival Director) ; Tony White (Festival President)
GENERAL RULES
Submissions need to have been completed no earlier than January 01, 2007.
Submitted films must be no longer than 30 minutes in length, unless by permission of the festival organizers.
Submissions must conform to preview and presentation formats listed elsewhere.
All language films are acceptable. However, for the benefit of clarity, some recognition should be made by the filmmaker that the festival will primarily be focused towards an English-speaking audience.
The '2D OR NOT 2D ANIMATION FESTIVAL' awards `Golden Pencil' awards for both `Best Production' or 'Best Animation in a Production', in each of its four categories. The four basic categories are '2D PRODUCTION', 'ALL STYLE PRODUCTION', 'STUDENT PRODUCTION' and 'DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION'.
For further information about the Animaticus Foundation, please access their website at http://www.animaticus.com.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Rustycon 26
Rustycon 26
www.rustycon.com
Date: Jan 9th - 11th, 2009
Hotel: Seattle Airport Marriott
GOH: Jay Lake & James Stanley Daugherty
We are proud to announce what we have a confirmed date and hotel. We will be
January 9-11, 2009 at the Seattle Airport Marriott. We will post more
information shortly on room rates, discount codes and a reservation link.
Looking forward to seeing you all that weekend!
Fan groups contact us and we will tell you about our group rate.
Go check out our web page www.rustycon.com and come check it out.
Gene Armstrong
Rustycon 26 - Chairman
www.rustycon.com
Date: Jan 9th - 11th, 2009
Hotel: Seattle Airport Marriott
GOH: Jay Lake & James Stanley Daugherty
We are proud to announce what we have a confirmed date and hotel. We will be
January 9-11, 2009 at the Seattle Airport Marriott. We will post more
information shortly on room rates, discount codes and a reservation link.
Looking forward to seeing you all that weekend!
Fan groups contact us and we will tell you about our group rate.
Go check out our web page www.rustycon.com and come check it out.
Gene Armstrong
Rustycon 26 - Chairman
Friday, September 12, 2008
Washington State Nonprofit Conference
The Washington State Nonprofit Conference is proud to announce its request for proposals for workshop presenters' for its 15th annual conference. The WSNC is sponsored annually by Executive Alliance, Seattle University's Center for Nonprofit and Social Enterprise Management and the University of Washington's Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofit Philanthropy.
Your participation can contribute to the continuing success of Washington's great nonprofit sector, its leaders, and communities while also supporting scholarships at Seattle University's Center for Nonprofit and Social Enterprise Management and University o Washington's Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy.
2008 was a record breaking year for attendees with over 600 participants from the nonprofit, public and for-profit sectors. This year is expected to be even greater. Be a part of this exciting year of cutting-edge information, ideas, and best practices. Join our conference team of professionals who will help deliver a wave of unprecedented information that will foster the growth and ambition of this invaluable sector.
Submit a proposal for a workshop session at the 15th Annual Washington State Nonprofit Conference to be held on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Presentations must fulfill a professional development need for nonprofit sector staff and executive leaders and may not be self promoting.
To request a packet of the Conference Workshop Presenters' Criteria, please contact Yalonda Gill Masundire, at ygill@exec-alliance.org RFP Packet for Conference Presenters. Please note that the deadline for submitting proposals is: November 24, 2008 at 4:30 p.m
Thank you in advance for your participation.
Sincerely,
Melany Brown
Executive Director
Executive Alliance
P.S. Please feel free to forward this information on to your fellow colleagues who may be interested in serving as a conference presenter.
Your participation can contribute to the continuing success of Washington's great nonprofit sector, its leaders, and communities while also supporting scholarships at Seattle University's Center for Nonprofit and Social Enterprise Management and University o Washington's Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy.
2008 was a record breaking year for attendees with over 600 participants from the nonprofit, public and for-profit sectors. This year is expected to be even greater. Be a part of this exciting year of cutting-edge information, ideas, and best practices. Join our conference team of professionals who will help deliver a wave of unprecedented information that will foster the growth and ambition of this invaluable sector.
Submit a proposal for a workshop session at the 15th Annual Washington State Nonprofit Conference to be held on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Presentations must fulfill a professional development need for nonprofit sector staff and executive leaders and may not be self promoting.
To request a packet of the Conference Workshop Presenters' Criteria, please contact Yalonda Gill Masundire, at ygill@exec-alliance.org RFP Packet for Conference Presenters. Please note that the deadline for submitting proposals is: November 24, 2008 at 4:30 p.m
Thank you in advance for your participation.
Sincerely,
Melany Brown
Executive Director
Executive Alliance
P.S. Please feel free to forward this information on to your fellow colleagues who may be interested in serving as a conference presenter.
Video Games Live Tour Cascadia
Video Games Live!
http://www.videogameslive.com
Los Angeles, CA -- Continuing its blockbuster award-winning world tour and coming off a major industry achievement of selling out its debut performance on Broadway in New York City, Video Games Live is proud to announce 50 shows in its effort to confirm to the world how culturally significant and artistic video games have become.
The Video Games Live tour created in 2002 by renowned video game composers Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, has become the top selling game concert in the world having already performed to more than 200,000 people around the globe including the U.S., Canada, England, Mexico, Brazil, New Zealand, Spain and Korea. To date, Video Games Live has performed across five different continents and has held over 40 record-breaking shows since last summer. In addition to their touring success, EMI Classics will be releasing the Video Games Live album (entitled Video Games Live: Volume One) worldwide this summer.
Proudly presented globally by leading peripheral manufacturer Razer, Video Games Live is best described as utilizing the power and emotion of a symphony orchestra mixed with the energy and excitement of a rock concert combined with the cutting edge visuals, technology, interactivity and fun that video games provide.
The highest and most prestigious level of symphony and venue quality continues with the announcement of some of the world's most renowned orchestras and local theatres, arenas and stadiums. To further attract the biggest audience possible, Video Games Live also partners with some of pop-culture's most important conferences and conventions.
Vancouver, BC
October 29, 2008
Orpheum Theatre
Vancouver Symphony
Seattle, WA
January 24, 2009
Paramount Theatre
Calgary, Canada
May 15, 2009
Jack Singer Hall
Calgary Philharmonic
Calgary, Canada
May 16, 2009
Jack Singer Hall
Calgary Philharmonic
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
For complete tour and ticketing information please visit www.videogameslive.com. To suggest a particular song or city to perform in, please sign up to the VGL mailing list.
More tour dates for the 2008 and 2009 season are being added weekly. There will be over 50 shows in 2008 and more than 70 shows planned for 2009.
About Video Games Live™ (www.videogameslive.com)
Created by two industry leading video game composers Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, Video Games Live™ (produced under their company Mystical Stone Entertainment, LLC) is the front runner in the field of live game music performance. Video Games Live, an immersive concert event celebration, features music from the best video games performed by top orchestras and choirs around the world combined with synchronized video footage, lighting, special effects, interactivity and live action to create an explosive and unique one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. The debut performance launched on July 6th, 2005 at the world famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles with the LA Philharmonic with over 11,000 people in attendance making it the largest video game concert in the world.
http://www.videogameslive.com
Los Angeles, CA -- Continuing its blockbuster award-winning world tour and coming off a major industry achievement of selling out its debut performance on Broadway in New York City, Video Games Live is proud to announce 50 shows in its effort to confirm to the world how culturally significant and artistic video games have become.
The Video Games Live tour created in 2002 by renowned video game composers Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, has become the top selling game concert in the world having already performed to more than 200,000 people around the globe including the U.S., Canada, England, Mexico, Brazil, New Zealand, Spain and Korea. To date, Video Games Live has performed across five different continents and has held over 40 record-breaking shows since last summer. In addition to their touring success, EMI Classics will be releasing the Video Games Live album (entitled Video Games Live: Volume One) worldwide this summer.
Proudly presented globally by leading peripheral manufacturer Razer, Video Games Live is best described as utilizing the power and emotion of a symphony orchestra mixed with the energy and excitement of a rock concert combined with the cutting edge visuals, technology, interactivity and fun that video games provide.
The highest and most prestigious level of symphony and venue quality continues with the announcement of some of the world's most renowned orchestras and local theatres, arenas and stadiums. To further attract the biggest audience possible, Video Games Live also partners with some of pop-culture's most important conferences and conventions.
Vancouver, BC
October 29, 2008
Orpheum Theatre
Vancouver Symphony
Seattle, WA
January 24, 2009
Paramount Theatre
Calgary, Canada
May 15, 2009
Jack Singer Hall
Calgary Philharmonic
Calgary, Canada
May 16, 2009
Jack Singer Hall
Calgary Philharmonic
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
For complete tour and ticketing information please visit www.videogameslive.com. To suggest a particular song or city to perform in, please sign up to the VGL mailing list.
More tour dates for the 2008 and 2009 season are being added weekly. There will be over 50 shows in 2008 and more than 70 shows planned for 2009.
About Video Games Live™ (www.videogameslive.com)
Created by two industry leading video game composers Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, Video Games Live™ (produced under their company Mystical Stone Entertainment, LLC) is the front runner in the field of live game music performance. Video Games Live, an immersive concert event celebration, features music from the best video games performed by top orchestras and choirs around the world combined with synchronized video footage, lighting, special effects, interactivity and live action to create an explosive and unique one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. The debut performance launched on July 6th, 2005 at the world famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles with the LA Philharmonic with over 11,000 people in attendance making it the largest video game concert in the world.
The First Tri-City Comic Convention
The First Tri-City Comic Convention
http://www.thetc3.org/
http://www.thetc3.org/
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The first Tri-City Comic Convention and independent/fan film festival will take place at the Red Lion Hotel in Pasco, Washington. As comic book movies are becoming a staple in Hollywood and conventions are becoming more and more popular, Tri-Cities is finally getting its own comic-con which will premiere on October 11, 2008.
TC3 will begin the third annual Tri-City Independent/Fan Film festival with the exciting motto “To spotlight short films made by fans with limited budgets but unlimited imagination!” TC3 is having a special screening of Star Trek: Of Gods and Men with special guest of honor, director Tim Russ. He is best known as Tuvok the Vulcan security officer on Star Trek: Voyager, and also appeared in Live Free or Die Hard as Agent Chuck Summer and Frank in ABC’s Samantha Who? Many more award winning short films from all over the world will be showcased, including Dead Gentlemen Productions “Gamers” screening of their new film The Gamers: Dorkness Rising.
The Tri-City convention will be running from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with a Tim Russ concert from 8:00 to 10:00 PM. Several talented artists from the Pacific Northwest will display and sell their artwork at the show. Bluewater Productions, one of the top independent production studios of comics, young adult books, and graphic novels will be featured. TC3 plans to feature many types of gaming events including electronic, role playing, board games, and card games. A dealer’s room will showcase comics, toys, video games, DVDs, and much more. Also at the convention, a costume masquerade and auction for the William Lloyd Cooper Scholarship Fund for Imagination.
TC3 Foundation works to support the education of the public to garner appreciation for art, media, literature, gaming, and imagination, particularly in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and comics. They host events and fan-run conventions, celebrating the continuing contribution of this branch of pop culture. Learn more about the Tri-City Comic Con by clicking here.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Film Festival
Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Film Festival
http://www.empsfm.org/programs/index.asp?categoryID=216
EMP|SFM in partnership with the Seattle International Film Festival Group (SIFF), announce the launch of the fourth annual Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival.
SUBMISSIONS: From June 1 through September 15, 2008, the Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival will accept short film submissions, up to 15 minutes in length, that have been produced after 2004 for entry into the competition. Multiple submissions will be accepted according to the rules and regulations. Submissions will be judged based on originality, quality, artistic merit, innovation, voice, style and narrative.
The Festival will accept animated or live-action submissions in science fiction (examples: space adventure, technological speculation, social experiments, futuristic stories, utopia and dystopia) and fantasy (examples: swords and sorcery, folklore, urban legends, magic, mythic adventure). The Festival will not accept horror submissions.
Submissions are accepted through Withoutabox
JURY: A nationally recognized panel of distinguished film, television, literature, and science fiction industry professionals, peers and film critics will review qualifying submissions. A jury, which includes science fiction notables and award-winning film professionals, will view the top selected films in competition during the festival to determine the winners.
The chosen entries will be screened in competition during the festival, which will take place on January 31 OR February 7 (exact date TBA), 2009, at the Cinerama Theatre in Seattle, Wash. Prizes, to be announced, will be listed at empsfm.org.
MISSION & OBJECTIVE: The Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival promotes and encourages an awareness, appreciation and understanding of the art of science fiction and fantasy cinema. Its mandate is to create a forum for creative artistry in science fiction and fantasy film and recognize the most outstanding short films produced.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: The fourth annual Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film festival, to be presented in Seattle, Wash. February 7, 2009, brings together industry professionals in both filmmaking and the genre of science fiction and fantasy to encourage and support new, creative additions to science fiction and fantasy cinema arts. The film festival is co-sponsored by Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame and the Seattle International Film Festival Group (SIFF).
Monday, September 8, 2008
Annual Elans Awards Categories
3rd Elans Announce Award Categories
for video game/animation event February 28, 2009...
The new categories for the 3rd ELANs – an awards show that recently announced its expansion to global competition and which has for the last two years honored video games and animation with big-name hosts such as William Shatner (1st year) and Seth MacFarlane (2nd year) – were announced today after three days of consultation with the industries themselves including Visual Effects which have been added to the next show taking place in Vancouver on Saturday, February 28, 2009.
“We hold Industry Roundtables in Vancouver and ask each group to determine their own Award Categories and Criteria,” explains Holly Carinci, Founder and Producer of the ELAN Awards. “We then send them out to their peers around the world for their input and that is how our official categories are decided each year. We do this so that we are on top of what each of these fast-paced industries are doing today, acknowledging new areas of importance to each of them such as Mobile Games and MMOs are this year to the Video Game Industry. We could never do this without the industry’s help and they have given it to us very generously.”
Tarnie Williams, GM of THQ Canada Inc. (Relic Entertainment) sits on the Board of Advisors for the 3rd Annual ELAN Awards: “Relic is honored to have collected statues at the ELANS in both of the past two years,” says Williams. “The ELANS are great since the awards are independent, their entire focus is on the digital media industries of video games, animation and visual effects, and they are voted on by a panel of industry professionals, so it really means something to win. It’s not just a popularity contest.”
Doug Campbell, President of Spin West VFX, also a member of the ELAN’s Board of Advisors says, “The ELANS give all visual effects, animation and video games professionals an opportunity to showcase the best they have to offer and be complemented with what will arguably be the most coveted award in Digital Media!”
The following award categories are open to global industry competition. The Qualifying Year is January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008. Submissions open September 15, 2008 and close December 5, 2008. Final Nominees are announced February 2, 2009. The 3rd Annual ELAN Awards 2009 Ceremony is on Saturday, February 28, 2009.
For view criteria for the categories go to http://www.theelans.com
Submission Forms and Rules & Regulations will be available on the ELAN’s Official Website on Monday, September 15, 2008.
Recognizes best overall new game design. This category is adjudicated based on the implementation and coordination of design concepts in any type of electronic game.
10. OUTSTANDING INNOVATION in PLAY
Recognizes technical or creative innovation that will have a significant impact on future game development.
11. VIDEO GAME HALL OF FAME
Awarded to the individual who in the course of pursuing their art, has excelled in their medium. The recipient will have achieved creative excellence throughout their career.
ANIMATION CATEGORIES
1. BEST FEATURE LENGTH ANIMATED PRODUCTION
Awarded to a feature length animated production that exhibits overall excellence. (At least 44 minutes in length)
2. BEST ANIMATED TELEVISION PRODUCTION
Awarded to a television animated production that exhibits overall excellence. Includes Educational, Television Series & Specials. (Broadcast time of 1hr or less)
3. BEST ANIMATED SHORT SUBJECT
Awarded to the short subject animated production that exhibits overall excellence. This category must not exceed 20mins. If a series of shorts has been produced, only one short per entry will be considered.
4. BEST DIRECTOR FOR an ANIMATED PRODUCTION
Awarded to the Director or team of Directors who exhibits outstanding individual achievement and creative excellence in directing. This category is open to all genres; feature length, short, series, specials, etc.
5. BEST VOICE OVER IN AN ANIMATED PRODUCTION (All genres)
Awarded for the performance by a voice actor in an animated production.
6. BEST SOUND in an ANIMATED PRODUCTION
Awarded to individuals or teams for creative excellence and collaborative accomplishment for musical scoring and sound design in the field of animation.
7. BEST STORYBOARDING
Awarded to the Storyboard Artist or Team of Artists who exhibit outstanding achievement and creative excellence. Copies of the storyboard and a copy of the developed project will need to be submitted.
8. BEST ANIMATION
Awarded to the Animation Director (can include team) that produces the best overall animation in a production (all genres)
9. BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN OR ART DIRECTION
Awarded to the Production Designer or Art Director who exhibits outstanding individual achievement and creative excellence.
10. BEST WRITING IN AN ANIMATED PRODUCTION
Awarded to the writer or team who exhibited outstanding achievement and creative excellence in an animated production.
11. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Awarded to the individual who in the course of pursuing their art, has excelled in their medium. The recipient will have achieved creative excellence throughout their career.
VISUAL EFFECTS CATEGORIES
1. BEST VISUAL EFFECTS in a FEATURE FILM
The Feature Film released during the qualifying year that the adjudicators have decided was "ahead of the pack".
2. BEST VISUAL EFFECTS in a BROADCAST SERIES, MINISERIES or MOW
The TV show aired during the qualifying year that the adjudicators have decided was "ahead of the pack".
3. BEST VISUAL EFFECTS in a INDEPENDENT/SHORT FILM
The Independent/Short Film released during the qualifying year that the adjudicators have decided was "ahead of the pack".
4. BEST VISUAL EFFECTS SHOT
The Best shot of a Film or TV show release/aired during the qualifying year.
5. BEST DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT
Awarded to the best matte painting or virtual environment.
6. BEST REALISTIC EFFECT
The best effect or sequence that shows a high skill in realistic or invisible effects.
7. BEST DIGITAL AUGMENTATION
Awarded to the best effect used to correct, enhance, or change a human actor’s appearance/performance.
8. BEST ANIMATED CHARACTER
Awarded for best digital actor or creature.
9. BEST TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
Recognizes advancements in software, hardware, techniques, or other innovations in creating visual effects for film or tv.
10. BEST GROUND-BREAKING EFFECT
Recognizes best design for a new style or technique not seen before.
11. VISIONARY AWARD
Awarded to the individual who in the course of pursuing their art, has excelled in their medium. The recipient will have achieved creative excellence throughout their career.
ELANS CONVERGENCE AWARD
A single production using all three genres…video game, animation and visual effects
STUDENT CATEGORIES
BEST STUDENT ANIMATION
BEST STUDENT VIDEO GAME
PEOPLES’ AWARDS
Categories to be announced for public vote on the Elan website...
for video game/animation event February 28, 2009...
The new categories for the 3rd ELANs – an awards show that recently announced its expansion to global competition and which has for the last two years honored video games and animation with big-name hosts such as William Shatner (1st year) and Seth MacFarlane (2nd year) – were announced today after three days of consultation with the industries themselves including Visual Effects which have been added to the next show taking place in Vancouver on Saturday, February 28, 2009.
“We hold Industry Roundtables in Vancouver and ask each group to determine their own Award Categories and Criteria,” explains Holly Carinci, Founder and Producer of the ELAN Awards. “We then send them out to their peers around the world for their input and that is how our official categories are decided each year. We do this so that we are on top of what each of these fast-paced industries are doing today, acknowledging new areas of importance to each of them such as Mobile Games and MMOs are this year to the Video Game Industry. We could never do this without the industry’s help and they have given it to us very generously.”
Tarnie Williams, GM of THQ Canada Inc. (Relic Entertainment) sits on the Board of Advisors for the 3rd Annual ELAN Awards: “Relic is honored to have collected statues at the ELANS in both of the past two years,” says Williams. “The ELANS are great since the awards are independent, their entire focus is on the digital media industries of video games, animation and visual effects, and they are voted on by a panel of industry professionals, so it really means something to win. It’s not just a popularity contest.”
Doug Campbell, President of Spin West VFX, also a member of the ELAN’s Board of Advisors says, “The ELANS give all visual effects, animation and video games professionals an opportunity to showcase the best they have to offer and be complemented with what will arguably be the most coveted award in Digital Media!”
The following award categories are open to global industry competition. The Qualifying Year is January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008. Submissions open September 15, 2008 and close December 5, 2008. Final Nominees are announced February 2, 2009. The 3rd Annual ELAN Awards 2009 Ceremony is on Saturday, February 28, 2009.
For view criteria for the categories go to http://www.theelans.com
Submission Forms and Rules & Regulations will be available on the ELAN’s Official Website on Monday, September 15, 2008.
VIDEO GAME CATEGORIES
1. GAME OF THE YEAR
The game released during the qualifying year that the adjudicators have decided was "ahead of the pack".
2. BEST CONSOLE GAME
The best game operated on a videogame consoles which include: Xbox 360, PS2, PS3, Wii
3. BEST PC GAME
The best game operated on Windows, Macintosh OS or Linux based multipurpose computing system. Includes MMOs.
4. BEST CASUAL/ARCADE GAME
Awarded to the best casual game which may be pay-for-play OR free game played on any platform.
5. BEST HANDHELD GAME (psp, ds, ipod or other similar devices)
The best game developed for a portable gaming device. This device may NOT be one that’s primary function is voice communication like iPhone or NGage.
6. BEST MOBILE GAME
Awarded to the best mobile game for devices whose primary function IS voice communication.
7. BEST AUDIO DIRECTION
Awarded to an individuals or team for their creative excellence and collaboration in sound design and music for a video game.
8. BEST ART DIRECTION
Recognizes direction and implementation of cutting-edge visuals in relation to hardware/platform specs and limitations, or most innovative application of graphics techniques.
Recognizes best overall new game design. This category is adjudicated based on the implementation and coordination of design concepts in any type of electronic game.
10. OUTSTANDING INNOVATION in PLAY
Recognizes technical or creative innovation that will have a significant impact on future game development.
11. VIDEO GAME HALL OF FAME
Awarded to the individual who in the course of pursuing their art, has excelled in their medium. The recipient will have achieved creative excellence throughout their career.
ANIMATION CATEGORIES
1. BEST FEATURE LENGTH ANIMATED PRODUCTION
Awarded to a feature length animated production that exhibits overall excellence. (At least 44 minutes in length)
2. BEST ANIMATED TELEVISION PRODUCTION
Awarded to a television animated production that exhibits overall excellence. Includes Educational, Television Series & Specials. (Broadcast time of 1hr or less)
3. BEST ANIMATED SHORT SUBJECT
Awarded to the short subject animated production that exhibits overall excellence. This category must not exceed 20mins. If a series of shorts has been produced, only one short per entry will be considered.
4. BEST DIRECTOR FOR an ANIMATED PRODUCTION
Awarded to the Director or team of Directors who exhibits outstanding individual achievement and creative excellence in directing. This category is open to all genres; feature length, short, series, specials, etc.
5. BEST VOICE OVER IN AN ANIMATED PRODUCTION (All genres)
Awarded for the performance by a voice actor in an animated production.
6. BEST SOUND in an ANIMATED PRODUCTION
Awarded to individuals or teams for creative excellence and collaborative accomplishment for musical scoring and sound design in the field of animation.
7. BEST STORYBOARDING
Awarded to the Storyboard Artist or Team of Artists who exhibit outstanding achievement and creative excellence. Copies of the storyboard and a copy of the developed project will need to be submitted.
8. BEST ANIMATION
Awarded to the Animation Director (can include team) that produces the best overall animation in a production (all genres)
9. BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN OR ART DIRECTION
Awarded to the Production Designer or Art Director who exhibits outstanding individual achievement and creative excellence.
10. BEST WRITING IN AN ANIMATED PRODUCTION
Awarded to the writer or team who exhibited outstanding achievement and creative excellence in an animated production.
11. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Awarded to the individual who in the course of pursuing their art, has excelled in their medium. The recipient will have achieved creative excellence throughout their career.
VISUAL EFFECTS CATEGORIES
1. BEST VISUAL EFFECTS in a FEATURE FILM
The Feature Film released during the qualifying year that the adjudicators have decided was "ahead of the pack".
2. BEST VISUAL EFFECTS in a BROADCAST SERIES, MINISERIES or MOW
The TV show aired during the qualifying year that the adjudicators have decided was "ahead of the pack".
3. BEST VISUAL EFFECTS in a INDEPENDENT/SHORT FILM
The Independent/Short Film released during the qualifying year that the adjudicators have decided was "ahead of the pack".
4. BEST VISUAL EFFECTS SHOT
The Best shot of a Film or TV show release/aired during the qualifying year.
5. BEST DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT
Awarded to the best matte painting or virtual environment.
6. BEST REALISTIC EFFECT
The best effect or sequence that shows a high skill in realistic or invisible effects.
7. BEST DIGITAL AUGMENTATION
Awarded to the best effect used to correct, enhance, or change a human actor’s appearance/performance.
8. BEST ANIMATED CHARACTER
Awarded for best digital actor or creature.
9. BEST TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
Recognizes advancements in software, hardware, techniques, or other innovations in creating visual effects for film or tv.
10. BEST GROUND-BREAKING EFFECT
Recognizes best design for a new style or technique not seen before.
11. VISIONARY AWARD
Awarded to the individual who in the course of pursuing their art, has excelled in their medium. The recipient will have achieved creative excellence throughout their career.
ELANS CONVERGENCE AWARD
A single production using all three genres…video game, animation and visual effects
STUDENT CATEGORIES
BEST STUDENT ANIMATION
BEST STUDENT VIDEO GAME
PEOPLES’ AWARDS
Categories to be announced for public vote on the Elan website...
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Americans for the Arts Annual Convention
Renewable Resources
The Arts in Sustainable Communities
Americans for the Arts Annual Convention
Seattle, Washington
June 17-20, 2009
http://artsusa.org/events/2009/convention/001.asp
The Arts in Sustainable Communities
Americans for the Arts Annual Convention
Seattle, Washington
June 17-20, 2009
http://artsusa.org/events/2009/convention/001.asp
Seattle is metronatural, a world-class metropolis in stunning natural surroundings. Clean air, expansive water, and soaring mountains frame a thriving creative core. Seattle is a leader in healthcare innovation, aerospace, information technology, and environmental sustainability—for which the art and cultures of the city provide creative spark. The region is a rich reservoir to explore how creative communities grow and prosper in concert with technology, the economy, and the environment.
At the Americans for the Arts convention, more than 1,600 arts leaders and their allies in business, education, and government will discover the arts at work in the Pacific Northwest. We will visit public art projects like Beckoning Cistern created by Buster Simpson as part of a community effort to design a "green street" in Belltown. We will explore art and history in a culturally specific context at the Wing Luke Asian Museum. We will learn about programs that integrate the arts into healthcare like the Arts Program at Harborview Medical Center.
Through activities like these—plus keynotes, innovators, and more than 75 field-crafted sessions from around the country—you will come away recharged and ready to build a sustainable future for yourself, your organization, and your community. Join us in Seattle with colleagues from across the country to grow our greatest renewable resources—the arts, culture, and creativity.
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