Upcoming Events: November 2010 & Beyond

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Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival: November 3rd-7th, 2010 - Calgary, AB Canada
Website: http://www.giraffest.ca/

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AmberCon Northwest: November 4th-6th, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.amberconnw.org/

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Aki Con: November 5th-7th, 2010 - Bellevue, Washington
Website: http://www.akicon.org/

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BellinghamComiCon: November 6th, 2010 - Ferndale, Washington
Website: http://www.bellinghamcomicon.com

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Howloween: November 6th, 2010 - Surrey, BC Canada
Website: http://www.howloween.ca/

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BottosCon: November 12th-14th, 2010 - Surrey, BC Canada
Website: http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/BottosCon/

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Orycon: November 12th-14th, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.orycon.org/

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Greater Vancouver DieCast Toy Show: November 14th, 2010 - Pitt Meadows, BC Canada
Website: http://www.ricktippe.com/diecast/

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Portland Comic Book Show: November 14th, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.portlandcomicbookshow.com/

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SteamCon: November 19th-21th, 2010 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.steamcon.org

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Tomodaichi Fest: November 26th-28th, 2010 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.tomodachifest.com/

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PLAY! a Video Game Symphony: December 6th, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.play-symphony.com

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Pacific Science Center Model Train Show: January 15th-17th, 2011 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.4dpnr.org/PSCshow.htm

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RustyCon: January 15th-17th, 2011 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.rustycon.com/

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ConQuest NW: January 21st-23rd, 2011 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.conquestnw.com/

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Salute To Twilight Convention: January 21st-23rd, 2011 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.creationent.com/cal/twilight_wa.htm

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2D Or Not 2D Animation Festival: January 22nd, 2011 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.2dornot2d.org/

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Game Design Expo: January 22nd-23rd, 2011 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.gamedesignexpo.com/

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Video Games Live!: January 22nd, 2011 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.videogameslive.com

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Spark FX: January 26th - January 30th, 2011 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://siggraph.ca/

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Conflikt: January 28th-30th, 2011 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://conflikt.org/

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Gotta Con: February 4th-6th, 2011 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://www.gottacon.com/

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Eugene Games Gala: February 4th-6th, 2011 - Eugene, Oregon
Website: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/EugeneGamesGala/

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Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival: February 5th, 2011 - Seattle, WA
Website: http://www.empsfm.org/filmfestival/

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Northwest Model Hobby Expo: February 11th-13th, 2011 - Monroe, Washington
Website: http://www.nwmodelhobbyexpo.com/

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BeyondCon: February 18-20th, 2011 - Gig Harbor, Washington
Website: http://www.beyondcon.org

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RadCon: February 18th-20th, 2011 - Pasco, Washington
Website: http://www.radcon.org/

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Chibi Chibi Con: February 19th, 2011 - Olympia, Washington
Website: http://chibichibicon.net

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Northwest Scale Modelers Show: February 19th-20th, 2011 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.museumofflight.org/event/2010-northwest-scale-modelers-show

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TsukinoCon: February 25th-27th, 2011 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://www.tsukinocon.com/

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Emerald City ComiCon: March 4th-6th, 2011 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/

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Ani Id Con: March 11th-13th, 2011 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://aniidacon.webs.com/

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Northwest Festivals & Events Conference: March 13th-15th, 2011 - Bellevue, Washington
Website: http://www.nwfestivalconference.com/

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Dak-Kon XV: March 18th-20th, 2011 - Courtenay, BC Canada
Website: http://members.axion.net/~murdock/tourney.html

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Edmonton Toy Show: March 20th, 2011 - Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.edtoyshow.com/

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BrickFest: March 24th-27th, 2011 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.brickfest.com/

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Gamestorm: March 24th-27th, 2011 - Vancouver, Washington
Website: http://www.gamestorm.org

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Calgary Game Show: April 1st-3rd, 2011 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.cal-con.ca/

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Washington State Science & Engineering Fair: April 1st-2nd, 2011 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.wssef.org/

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Just A Game Con: April 9th-10th, 2011 - Corvallis, Oregon
Website: http://home.centurytel.net/GOMC/JAGC.htm

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Stargate SG-1 Atlantis Convention: April 14th-17th, 2011 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.creationent.com/cal/sgvan.htm

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Stumptown Comics Fest: April 16th-17th, 2011 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.stumptowncomics.com/

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Supertrain: April 16th-17th, 2011 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.supertrain.ca/

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Norwescon: April 21st-24th, 2011 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.norwescon.org/

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Sakura-Con: April 22nd-24th, 2011 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.sakuracon.org

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LOGIN Conference: May 16th-18th, 2011 - Bellevue, Washington
Website: http://www.2011.loginconference.com/

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Canadian Games Conference: May 19th-20th, 2011 Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.canadiangamesconference.com/

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Spokane Comicon: May 21st, 2011, Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.spokanecomicon.com/

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Victoria Toy Show: May 22nd, 2011 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://members.shaw.ca/dshelton99/

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Anime Oasis EVO: May 26th-29th, 2011 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.animeoasis.org/

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Crypticon: May 27th-29th, 2011 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.crypticonseattle.com/

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Miscon: May 27th-30th, 2011 - Missoula, Montana
Website: http://www.miscon.org/

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Bloody Words: June 3rd-5th, 2011 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://www.bloodywords2011.com/

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Star Trek Convention: June 10th-12th, 2011 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.creationent.com/cal/stvan.htm

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All's Faire: June 11th-12th, 2011 - Bonney Lake, Washington
Website: http://www.allsfaire.org

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IPMS North Olympic Peninsula Model Show: June 11th, 2011 - Port Townsend, Washington
Website: http://www.nopms.net/

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Faerieworlds: June 17th - 19th, 2011 - Eugene, Oregon
Website: http://www.faerieworlds.com

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Fairy Congress: June 24th-26th, 2011 - Twisp, Washington
Website: http://www.fairycongress.com/

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Fandemonium: August 5th-7th, 2011 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.fandemonium.org/

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SpoCon: August 5th-7th, 2011, Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.spocon.org

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Siggraph: August 8th-12th, 2011 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.siggraph.org/calendar/

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Dragonflight: August 12th-14th, 2011 - Bellevue, Washington
Website: http://www.dragonflight.org/

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PAX Prime: August 26th-28th, 2011 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.paxsite.com/

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Salute to Supernatural: August 26th-28th, 2011 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.creationent.com/cal/supernatural_van.htm

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Kumoricon: September 3rd-5th, 2011 - Vancouver, Washington
Website: http://www.kumoricon.org/

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Rose City ComiCon: September 10th-11th, 2011 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.rosecitycomicon.com

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Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival(MIFFF): September 16th-18th, 2011 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.mifff.org

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Rain Furrest: September 22nd-25th, 2011 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.rainfurrest.org

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Jet City Comic Show: September 24th, 2011, Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.jetcitycomicshow.com

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BrickCon: September 29th - October 2nd, 2011 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.brickcon.org/

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Westercon 65 ConClusion: July 5th-8th, 2012 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://seattle2012.org/

Stars and Schedule Announced for Battlestar Galactica: The Exhibition

Battlestar Galatica: The Exhibition
World Premiere Weekend
Oct. 22-24, 2010
EMP|SFM
Seattle, Washington USA

New traveling exhibition opening weekend to feature BSG stars, three full-size spaceships, costumes and props from the original and re-imagined series plus VIP preview and panels

SEATTLE, WA—Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum (EMP|SFM) is proud to announce the Opening Weekend schedule for Battlestar Galactica: The Exhibition during the weekend of October 22-24, 2010. Organized by EMP|SFM and in partnership with Universal Cable Productions and Syfy, Battlestar Galactica’s Opening Weekend will feature a star-studded VIP preview including Edward James Olmos (Admiral William Adama), Michael Hogan (Colonel Saul Tigh), Tahmoh Penikett (Karl ‘Helo’ Agathon), Richard Hatch (Tom Zarek (2004) and Apollo (1978)), Kate Vernon (Ellen Tigh) and executive producers Ronald D. Moore, and Glen Larson. Additional events include panel discussions with cast and producers of both Battlestar Galactica series, live taiko drumming performances, and other activities. The exhibition boasts three stunning, full-size prop spaceships, iconic costumes, new exhibition films, music and props from the original and re-imagined series. Media tours and VIP preview take place on Friday, October 22, 2010. Exhibition opens to the public on Saturday, October 23, 2010.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES at EMP|SFM

Friday, October 22, 2010

11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Battlestar Galactica Celebrity Media Tours*

5:30p.m.- 6:00p.m. Celebrity Red Carpet*

7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. VIP Exhibition Preview*

*Featuring Battlestar Galactica producers and cast: Edward

James Olmos, Richard Hatch, Michael Hogan, Tahmoh

Penikett, Kate Vernon, Ronald D. Moore, Glen Larson

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Noon-1:30p.m. BSG: The Birth of a Legend

Go behind the scenes of the 1978 series with tales from the original Colonial Fleet and invention of an empire. EMP|SFM curator Brooks Peck interviews Battlestar Galactica creator/producer Glen Larson and actor Richard Hatch (Apollo).

2:30p.m.- 4:00p.m. Sex, Blood and Cylons: The Re-imagination of Battlestar Galactica

In 2004, Battlestar Galactica returned to television, taking the sci-fi world by storm. EMP|SFM curator Brooks Peck leads a discussion with Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore and principal cast members Edward James Olmos, Michael Hogan, Tahmoh Penikett and Kate Vernon.

“This exhibition is the first of its kind for Battlestar Galactica,” says Brooks Peck, curator of the exhibition. “We dig deep into both the original and new series; explore the complex characters and storylines; and offer a unique presentation of props, interactive stations and educational programs that deliver the drama and adventure directly to our visitors.”

"Over its four season run on Syfy, Battlestar Galactica became an iconic series that not only entertained, but fulfilled the promise of all great science fiction. It provoked us into examining our world and ourselves through its politically-charged, socially-relevant, religious and technological themes," said Mark Stern, Executive Vice President, Original Programming, Syfy, and Co-head, Original Content, Universal Cable Productions. "It is an honor for us to partner with EMP|SFM in this one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience BSG in an up-close and personal way."