Steam-Con Website Launches!

Steam-Con is pleased to announce that the website for Steam-Con is now available. You may go and register for our steamposium and reserve your accommodations for the auspicious weekend.

http://steam-con.com/

Upcoming Idaho Fandom Events

[FANS!] Upcoming Idaho Fandom Events 02/02/09

Welcome to Fans! A free Idaho Fandom information service, provided by www.Fandemonium.org. Its goal is to provide current information about Idaho’s Fandom Community, Events & Conventions to Idaho and Regional Fans.

- [Event 1]
- Forever Fantasy IV: Fractured Fairy Tales Valentines Party - Fri. Feb. 13th, 2009 @ 7:00pm to 1:00am
- Location: The Community Center - 305 E. 37th St, Garden City ID 83714 - (208) 336-3870

- [Event 2]
- Middle of Nowhere Anime Club: Free Weekly Anime Showings - Sat. @ 7:30pm to 9:00pm
- Location: Outpost 12 - 3890 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703 - (208) 344-2498

- [Event 3]
- Free Weekly Tabletop Gaming Events at Team Dewey in Nampa
- Location: Team Dewey Toys & Hobbies - 1509 Caldwell Blvd # 19, Nampa, ID 83651 - (208) 461-5028

- [Event 4]
- Free Weekly Tabletop Gaming Events at Outpost 12 in Boise
- Location: Outpost 12 - 3890 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703 - (208) 344-2498

*** Check Bellow for More Information ***

# Fandemonium '09 - Idaho's Sci-Fi, Anime, Gaming Expo - August Fri. 7th - Sun 9th, 2009
# At the Nampa Civic Center - 311 3rd St. S., Nampa, ID 83651 - 208-468-5500
# Information -> http://www.fandemonium.org/ or P.O. Box 701, Middleton, ID 83644

------------- [Event 1]

*** Upcoming Idaho Fandom Events ***


Fandemonium's - Forever Fantasy IV: Fractured Fairy Tales Valentines Party
www.FANDEMONIUM.org
Fri. Feb 13th, 2009, at 7:00pm to 1:00am
Forever Fantasy IV

Fandemonium’s fourth annual all ages Forever Fantasy Valentines Dance featuring Live DJ’s, Dancing, Costume Contest, Bizzare Games, Prizes, Movie rooms, and more! plus Bottomless Cups of our High Energy Cthulhu Juice for just $3!!!

Plus at Midnight we will hold a Special Fandemonium '09 Pre-Registration Sale for all FF4 event attendees, get your tickets for Fandemonium '09 for just $25 dollars each, thats the same price they were back in 2004 when Fandemonium began.

The Community Center
305 E. 37th St,
Garden City ID 83714
(208) 336-3870

Located off of W. Chinden Blvd, (look for the "BAIRD OIL" sign its on the corner of 37th street). The Communit Center is about 3 blocks down 37th on the right. Park in the ACHD parking lot across the street from the community center.

$6.00 per person or $10.00 per couple
(Non-gender specific but you must come together)
Website: http://www.fandemonium.org/

------------- [Event 2]

[Event Type: Free Weekly Japanese Anime Showings in the Boise Area]

Middle of Nowhere Anime Club (MoNAC)
Every Saturday at 7:30pm to 9:00pm
We meet weekly to watch shows, discuss anime related topics; including but not limited to clubs, shows, conventions, cosplaying, j-pop/rock, games, the treatment of shows on American television and more.

Outpost 12
3890 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 344-2498

On State Street just down from Veterans Memorial Park Way, next to the Big Smoke.

Free! to Varies
http://anime.meetup.com/29/

[Contact]

Marty Kazmaier
http://www.meetup.com/Treasure-Valley-Anime-Meetup-Group-MoNAC/suggestion/

------------- [Event 3]

[Event Type: Weekly Tabletop Gaming Events]
Team Dewey Toys & Hobbies: Open Gaming Events

Sunday: Pokemon 5:30pm
Monday: Star Wars Minis 5:30pm
Tuesday: Yu-Gi-Oh 5:30pm
Wednesday: Wow Minis 5:30pm
Thursday: Open
Friday: Magic the Gathering 5:30pm
Sunday: Axis & Allies 2:00pm

Weekly tabletop gaming events in Nampa, Idaho.

Team Dewey Toys & Hobbies
1509 Caldwell Blvd # 19
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 461-5028

Inside of the Nampa Karcher Mall located just off of the new I-84 exit 33.

Free! to Varies

http://www.teamdeweyhobbies.com/

------------- [Event 4]

[Event Type: Weekly Tabletop Gaming Events]

Outpost 12: Open Gaming Events

Sunday: 12pm: Pokemon League CCG & 12pm: Naruto CCG
Monday: 7pm: Fandemonium Staff Meetings
Tuesday: 7pm: Sci-Fi Super Natural Club
Wednesday: New Comic's Day!
Thursday: 7pm: Cyberpunk 2020
Friday: 5pm: D&D 3.5 & 5pm: Steve Jackson Games Demos & 8pm: Magic the Gathering

Weekly tabletop gaming events in Boise, Idaho.

Outpost 12
3890 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83703
(208) 344-2498

On State Street just down from Veterans Memorial Park Way, next to Smoky Davis & Big Smoke.

Free!

http://www.outpost12.net/

Edmonton Toy & Comic Show

The Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show!
Sunday, March 29th, 2009
10am - 6pm
Shaw Conference Centre
9797 Jasper Ave.
Admission $8
Kids Under 12 Free!
Please bring a donation to the Edmonton Food Bank and enter to win great door prizes from our great sponsors and partners!
http://www.edtoyshow.com

James Kyson Lee who stars as Ando in the hit television series "Heroes" will be at the Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show signing autographs and meeting fans!

Other guest announcements include:

Mark Bellomo, author of some of the best toy collecting reference books around (including Warman's Action Figure Field Guide, Transformers: Identification & Price Guide, Warman's Field Guide to Transformers, and Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe: 1982-1998) will be joining us at the Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show to sign copies of his books and discuss everyone's favourite 3 3/4" toy soldier!

Gus Lopez, creator of the renowned Star Wars Collectors Archive and co-author of the epic and recently released Star Wars collecting tome "Gus and Duncan's Comprehensive Guide to Star Wars Collectibles" will be at the Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show with copies of his new book!

More guest announcements coming soon!

Interested in becoming a vendor at the Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show? Contact Brandon at contact@edtoyshow.com but hurry as vendor spaces are close to selling out!

Upcoming Events: February 2009 & Beyond

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Confilkt: January 30-February 1, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://conflikt.org/

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Eugene Games Gala: January 30-February 1, 2009 - Eugene, Oregon
Website: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/EugeneGamesGala/

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Beyond Con: February 6th-8th, 2009 - Gig Harbor, Washington
Website: http://www.beyondcon.org/

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Gotta Con: February 6th-8th, 2009 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://www.gottacon.com/

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Northwest Model Hobby Expo: February 6th-8th, 2009 - Monroe, Washington
Website: http://www.nwmodelhobbyexpo.com/

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Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival: February 7th, 2009 - Seattle, WA
Website: http://www.empsfm.org/calendar/index.asp?m=2&d=7&y=2009&eventID=457&CategoryID=163

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Game Design Expo: February 7th-8th, 2009 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.gamedesignexpo.com/

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Radcon: February 13-15, 2009 - Pasco, Washington
Website: http://www.radcon.org/news.php

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Northwest Scale Modelers Show: February 14th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/northwestscalemodelers/

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Kei-Kon: February 20th-22nd, 2009 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://www.keikon.org/

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Chibi Chibi Con: February 21st, 2009 - Olympia, Washington
Website: http://chibichibicon.net

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Senshi-Con: February 21st, 2009 - Anchorage, Alaska
Website: http://www.senshicon.org/

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Fragapalooza Winter: February 27th - March 1, 2009 - Grand Prairie, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.fragapalooza.com/

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Dak-Kon XIV: February 28th - March 2nd, 2009 - Courtenay, BC Canada
Website: http://members.axion.net/~murdock/tourney.html

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Dak-Kon XIV: February 29th, 2009 - Anchorage, Alaska
Website: http://www.senshicon.org

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Northwest Festivals & Events Conference: March 1st-3rd, 2009 - Ocean Shores, Washington
Website: http://nwfestivalconference.com

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Anime Oasis EVO: March 12-15, 2009 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.animeoasis.org/

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Corflu: March 13th-15, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.corflu.org/

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Weathertop: March 13th-15, 2009 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.warhorn.net/Weathertop09/

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The Joy of Modeling: March 14th, 2009 - Vancouver, Washington
Website: http://ipmspearsonmodeleers.weebly.com/2009-invitational.html

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Brickfest: March 26th-29th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.brickfest.com/

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GameStorm: March 26th-29th, 2009 - Vancouver, Washington
Website: http://www.gamestorm.org/

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Calgary Game Show: March 27th-29th, 2009 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.cal-con.ca/

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Boeing Employees Parasychology Club Spring Expo: March 28th, 2009 - Kent, Washington
Website: http://www.bepcweb.org/expos.htm

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Model Car Mecca: March 28th, 2009 - Surrey, BC Canada
Website: http://www.modelcarmecca.com/

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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

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Washington State Science & Engineering Fair: April 3-4th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.wssef.org/

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Emerald City Comic Con: April 4-5th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/

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Norwescon: April 9-12th, 2009 - SeaTac, Washington
Website: http://www.norwescon.org/

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Sakura-Con: April 10-12th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.sakuracon.org/

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Calgary Underground Film Festival: April 14-19th, 2009 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://calgaryundergroundfilm.org/

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IPMS Seattle Spring Model Show: April 19th, 2009 - Renton, Washington
Website: http://www.ipms-seattle.org/Springshow/

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Just A Game Con: April 18-19th, 2009 - Corvallis, Oregon
Website: http://home.centurytel.net/GOMC/JAGC.htm

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Stumptown Comics Fest: April 18-19th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.stumptowncomics.com/

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Supertrain: April 18-19th, 2009 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.supertrain.ca/

*****
Rose City Paranormal Conference: April 24th-26th, 2009 - Mount Hood, Oregon
Website: http://rosecityparanormalconference.bravehost.com/

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Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo: April 25th-26th, 2009 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.calgaryexpo.com/

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Washington Cultural Congress: April 27-29th, 2009 - Leavenworth, Washington
Website: http://wsaa.qwestoffice.net/congress.htm

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RenFair: May 2nd-3rd, 2009 - Moscow, ID
Website: http://www.moscowrenfair.org/

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A Festival For May: May 3rd-4th, 2009 - Carnation, WA
Website: http://www.camlann.org/may_fest.htm

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Pop Culture Fair: May 3rd, 2009 - Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.popculturefair.com/

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Game Developers Conference Canada: May 12th-13th, 2009 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.gdc-canada.com/

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ION Game Conference: May 12-14th, 2009 - Seattle, WA
Website: http://2009.ionconference.com/

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All Fur Fun: May 15-17th, 2009 - Spokane Valley, WA
Website: http://www.allfurfun.com/

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UFO Fest: May 15-16th, 2009 - McMinnville, Oregon
Website: http://www.mcmenamins.com/ufofest07/index.html

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Zompire: May 15-17th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.zompire.com/

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Miscon May 22-25th, 2009, Missoula, Montana
Website: http://www.miscon.org/

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SubVERSION Anime Festival: May 24th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.dreamlandjapan.com/events/

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Computer Graphics International May 26th-29th, 2009 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://www.cgi09.org/

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Spokane Comicon May 30th, 2009, Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.spokanecomicon.com/

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Western Canada Regionals Model Contest May 30th, 2009 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.mikegrantdesign.com/WCR/index.html

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Crypticon: June 5th-7th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.crypticon.com

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Astronomi-con: June 6th-7th, 2009 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.astronomi-con.com/

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Anime Evolution: June 12th-14th, 2009 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.animeevolution.com/

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Northwest Pinball Expo: June 12th-14th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.nwpinballshow.com/

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VulCON16/Galaxyfest 2009: June 12th-14th, 2009 - Vulcan, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.vulcantourism.com/vulcon-galaxyfest.html

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Northwest Renaissance Festival: June 13th - July 19th, 2009 - Nine Mile Falls, Washington
Website: http://www.nwrf.net/

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IPMS North Olympic Peninsula Model Show: June 20th, 2009 - Port Townsend, Washington
Website: http://www.nopms.net/

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Clarion West: June 21st-31st, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.clarionwest.org/

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Summer School In Forks: A Twilight Symposium: June 25th-28th, 2009 - Forks, Washington
Website: http://www.litfanevents.org/summerinforks/index.html

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Fairy Congress: June 26th-28th, 2009 - Twisp, Washington
Website: http://www.fairycongress.com/

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BC Renaissance Festival: July 17th-19th, 2009 - Fort Langley, British Columbia Canada
Website: http://www.bcrenfest.com/

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Summer Faire: July 18th - August 23rd, 2009 - Carnation, Washington
Website: http://www.camlann.org/summer_festivals.htm

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CybCon: July 25th, 2009, Tacoma, Washington
Website: http://www.ggaub.com/tf/cybcon2k9.html

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SpoCon: July 31st - August 2nd, 2009, Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.spocon.us

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Animethon: August 7th-9th, 2009 - Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.asapa.ca

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Dragonflight: August 7th-9th, 2009 - Bellevue, Washington
Website: http://www.dragonflight.org

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Fandemonium: August 7th-9th, 2009 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.fandemonium.org/

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Innocente Seraphim: August 8th-9th, 2009 - Bellevue, Washington
Website: http://www.innocenteseraphim.com

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Gnomedex 9: August 20th-22nd, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.gnomedex.com/

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Supernatural: August 28th-30th, 2009 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.creationent.com/calendar.htm#snvan

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Yaoifest: August 30th, 2009 - Calgary, AB Canada
Website: http://www.yaoifest.com/

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PAX Prime: September 4th-6th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.pennyarcadeexpo.com/

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Kumoricon: September 5th-7th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.kumoricon.org/

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Rain Furrest: September 18th-20th, 2009 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.rainfurrest.org

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OHMS/Evergreen Air & Space Museum Model Contest: September 19th, 2009 - McMinnville, Oregon
Website: http://www.geocities.com/oregonshow/

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Portland Pirate Festival: September 19th-20th, 2009 - St. Johns, Oregon
Website: http://www.portlandpiratefestival.com/

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Shrewfaire: September 19th-20th, 2009 - Kings Valley, Oregon
Website: http://www.shrewfaire.com/

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Retro Gaming Expo: September 20th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://retrogamingexpo.com/

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Foolscap: September 25th-27th, 2009 - Redmond, Washington
Website: http://www.foolscapcon.org/

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BrickCon: October 1st-4th, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.brickcon.org/

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VCON: October 2-4th, 2009 - Surrey, BC Canada
Website: http://www.vcon.ca/

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Tactical Solutions: October 9th-11th, 2009 - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Website: http://tactical-solutions-gaming.tripod.com/

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Tri-City Independent Fan Film Festival: October 17th, 2009 - Pasco, Washington
Website: http://natmansblog.blogspot.com/

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Steam-Con: October 23rd-25th, 2009 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.steam-con.com/

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Aki Con: November 6th-8th, 2009 - Everett, Washington
Website: http://www.akicon.org/

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Portland Comic Book Show: November 15th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.portlandcomicbookshow.com/

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Orycon: November 15th, 2009 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.orycon.org/orycon31/

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Kumoricon: September 4th-6th, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.kumoricon.org/

Anime Evolution 2009 Update

Anime Evolution 2009
Date: June 12-14
Location: The Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre

January and February Updates

The Countdown Counter for Anime Evolution can be found here http://www.animeevolution.com/?page_id=220
Anime Evolution Badge Contest.

Have you wanted to submit your artwork to be put on the Anime Evolution Badges of 2009.
Then this is your chance. Please be advised there can only be 6 winners. So good luck!

The Link will be posted soon, with the rules and regulations.
The contest will be opening, Feb. 3, 2009.

Sponsorship & Advertising Information
Anime Evolution is open for negotiations on specific advertising and sponsorship packages.

For those businesses, or sponsors, please continue to this link http://www.animeevolution.com/?page_id=61

Our Director of Vendors has advised the following
Applications for Artist Alley tables will be open on February 1, 2009!
Applications for Art Gallery space will be open on February 1, 2009!

Do you have an idea for a panel you’d like to run at this year’s convention?
Interested in running an event? If so, we want to hear it!
Please visit our Panelist Submission Page for information on how you can participate!
http://www.animeevolution.com/?page_id=44

Anime Evolution is proud to partner with the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle and the Renaissance
to provide accommodations for our convention attendees. You can check them out by clicking the banner above.
The exclusive Anime Evolution Convention rates will be posted soon.
Check back as we’ll have more information, and a broader range of hotel options, up as soon as possible.
Thank you once again to our local hotels for supporting our convention.

The Link to this will be posted once everything has been set up on the web page. Stay Tuned
The 2009 AMV Contest Rules are up and Ready to View
http://www.animeevolution.com/?page_id=29

Please do participate in the Anime Evolution Official Contests.
To view the contests so far, click on the link below
http://animeevolution.net/index.php?board=47.0
Also the contests can be found on the website www.animeevolution.com

Sponsorship packages for the 2009 convention year are being adjusted to suit our new venue.

Registration is live.

Registation FAQ link http://animeevolution.net/index.php?topic=9738.0
Registration Page http://www.animeevolution.com/?page_id=7


Applications for dealers hall are now open!
We have a much larger space this year for all our vendors.
http://www.animeevolution.com/?page_id=23

Applications for Artist Alley tables will be open in the next few weeks!

Applications for Art Gallery space will be open in the next few weeks!

The 2009 AMV Contest Rules are up and Ready to View
http://www.animeevolution.com/?page_id=29

The Third International MANGA Awards
Click on the link below to read
International Manga artists have a few weeks left to enter their works for the Third International MANGA Award.
The deadline for entries is January 31, 2009. Hurry!
http://www.animeevolution.com/?p=189

Details for 2009 Anime Idol Contest coming soon!!
Details for the 2009 Cosplay Contest coming soon!!
Details for the 2009 Fan-fic and Fan-art Contests coming soon!!

Anime Evolution Convention Hours, will be released closer to the date.

Accommodation Information:
Our hotel liaison is currently in negotiations with a variety of hotels.
More information will be posted as it becomes available
http://animeevolution.net/index.php?topic=9789.0

The Next General Staff Meeting for Anime Evolution will be on Jan. 18, 2009.
Information will be posted in the Staff Area and on the Registration & Staffing Thread later on this week.

This has been an update from the Executive Council

~Katina Stachura~
~Convention Chair~

For Convention Updates please view this link http://animeevolution.net/

Spokane Comicon Update

Hello fans, Planning is in full swing for the 3rd annual Spokane Comicon on May 30th. Last Friday the first Spokane Comicon committee got together. The group consists of myself and enthusiastic people of the SFCC student government. We had a great meeting with a lot of creative ideas for the show. More details coming soon.

Spokane Comicon is pleased to announce the addition of writer and Spokane native Mark Rahner. Mark has a new comic series titled "Rotten" debuting in May from Moonstone Books. Mark also writes for the Seattle Times as their film critic. For more information please visit his site. http://www.markrahner.com/

Current Guest List:
Art Thibert
Steve Lieber
Paul Guinan
Brandon Jerwa
Mark Rahner
Gabe Strine
Wayne Spitzer
Ben Hanson & Levi Skeen
Supermanhomepage.com
The Hero Initiative
501st Legion

For more information about our show, guests, dealer info, directions, and more please visit our site online at http://www.spokanecomicon.com/

Cheers

Nathan O'Brien
Spokane Comicon Founder & Coordinator
http://www.spokanecomicon.com/

Valkyries, LLC Announces New Event "Innocente Seraphim"

Valkyries, LLC Announces New Event "Innocente Seraphim"

Valkyries, LLC, producers of cultural events, announced it will host a new two-day conference “Innocente Seraphim” which celebrates the art of the ball-jointed doll and Japanese Street Fashion.

Bellevue, WA, January 26, 2009 -- Valkyries, LLC, producers of cultural events, announced it will host a new two-day conference “Innocente Seraphim”. Taking place on August 8 and 9, 2009 at the beautiful Bellevue Westin Hotel, the conference will focus as an innovative meeting place for those who love Japanese Street Fashions and modern Ball-Jointed Dolls (BJD).

“Innocente Seraphim is organized to be the major annual gathering for those who are passionate about Japanese Street Fashion such as Gothic and Elegant Lolita, Visual Kei and FRUiTs; and for those who adore BJD’s from Japan, Korea, and China.” said Max Pham, Programming Manager/Co-founder of Innosera.

“At InnoSera, attendees and exhibitors will find information about the latest trends, developments and issues regarding the latest street fashion to upcoming street fashion designers from Japan. Innosera is also the place to be to get the best or latest information on current or soon-to-be released BJD collections from Asia” said Jennifer Wong, Operations Manager/Co-founder. “Attendees can participate in panels and workshops, meet Designers and professional Artisans, see fashion shows, and explore the Exhibitor’s Hall and Artist Alley.”

“Interest in Japanese Street Fashion and Ball-Jointed Dolls has grown substantially within the past few years. Hundreds of thousands of web-based communities and forums discuss designers and fashion trends for both BJD’s and those who love Japanese Street Fashion. American manga publisher TOKYOPOP translates the popular Japanese fashion magazine Gothic & Lolita Bible into English in response to the growing demands of the North American fan. ” said Walli Garrett-Lindsey, Publicity Manager/Co-founder. “One of the great things about InnoSera is our attendees give input on what they want to see and who in the fashion world they wish to meet in our community forum listed at www.innocenteseraphim.com. With that input, InnoSera will always be new and exciting.”

Valkyries, LLC
Walli Garrett-Lindsey
walli.garrettlindsey@valkyriesllc.com
www.innocenteseraphim.com

Emerald City ComiCon 2009

Happy New Year (it's still cool to say that, right? The year IS still pretty new...), we wish everyone all the best for an amazing 2009!

As for an amazing 2009, that's what we're planning on for the Emerald City ComiCon and we've got a bunch of great announcements, so let's get to it.

To begin with, we've added a couple new media guests. First off is JEWEL STAITE. You may know Jewel as the actress who played Kaylee Frye in Serenity and Firefly, and most recently played Dr. Jennifer Keller in Stargate: Atlantis!

The other media guest is Mr. BRUCE TIMM. He is the award-winning producer, director and designer for Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Justice League: Unlimited, Superman/Doomsday and the upcoming direct-to-DVD Wonder Woman animated feature!

Of course we've also added a few more creators to our line-up. Where to begin?

How about with Eisner Award-nominees TED NAIFEH (Courtney Crumrin) and NATE POWELL (See My Brother Dance)?

Or fan-favorites KURT BUSIEK (Trinity), GAIL SIMONE (Wonder Woman), STEVE ROLSTON (Emiko Superstar), ED BRUBAKER (Captain America) and CLAYTON CRAIN (X-Force)?

We've also added Image Comics co-founder JIM VALENTINO (Shadowhawk)? Speaking of Image, the entire creative team of two of their books, Proof (ALEX GRECIAN, RILEY ROSSMO and KELLY TINDALL) and Dead Ahead
(CLARK CASTILLO, MEL SMITH and ALEX NIÑO) are all making their first ECCC appearance!

Classic creators ERNIE CHAN (Conan) and TONY DEZUNIGA (Jonah Hex), cartoonists KEITH KNIGHT (K Chronicles) and DANIELLE CORSETTO (Girls With Slingshots).

Indy favorites DEREK KIRK KIM (Good As Lily), KEVIN CROSS (Black Heart Billy), CHRIS MORENO (World War Hulk: Frontline), STUART SAYGER (Bionicle), CHRISTIAN BERANEK (Grimm Fairy Tales) and DAN WICKLINE
(1001 Arabian Nights).

Writers SCOTT ALLIE (Buffy), FORD GILMORE (Thundercats) and C.B. CEBULSKI (X-Infernus) along with Eisner Award-winning colorist DAVE STEWART.

That's it for new guests, and believe it or not, we still have more to announce! Unfortunately, we've had a few cancellations as is always inevitable. Due to scheduling conflicts, none of the Udon Studios crew (Omar Dogan, Joe Ng & Jim Zubkavich) will be appearing, and neither will Darwyn Cooke or Joe Casey.

I did want to mention that Harmony Gold will be bringing their 2009 Robotech Convention Tour doing panels and giveaways throughout the weekend, which should be a lot of fun.

In exhibitor-related news, we're completely sold out of our artist alley and we're getting close to selling out our exhibitor floor too, so if you've been putting off getting a space at the show, I'd recommend not putting it off any longer.

Another quick heads-up that we've added one more discounted attendee hotel to our hotels page:
http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/hotel.php

Lastly, don't forget that tickets for the show are on sale now:
http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/tickets.php

Video Games Live™ to Debut Music from Halo 3: ODST in Seattle

Video Games Live™ to Debut Music from Halo 3: ODST in Seattle
Jan 19th 2009
The Paramount Theater
Seattle, WA
Special Guests to Include: Halo Composers Marty O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori as well as Gabe & Tycho from Penny Arcade

After selling out scores of shows in front of hundreds of thousands of fans around the world, Video Games Live is proud to announce the live WORLD PREMIERE of the music from the Halo® 3: ODST trailer. The music will be given the full symphonic Video Games Live treatment at the Seattle performance at the famed Paramount Theatre on January 24th. Halo 3: ODST will be available to fans this Fall.

The Seattle performance of VGL will also feature personal appearances by veteran game composer Marty O'Donnell, best known for scoring the Halo franchise, as well as Halo composer Michael Salvatori and other members of the Bungie team— ticket holders will be able to interact with them at a post-show meet & greet. Says O'Donnell, “I've always debuted my music with Video Games Live and it's an honor to be involved with such a highly successful production. It's a fantastic show and a great and unique way to connect our music with an audience.” Video Games Live was the first to perform the music of Halo with a symphony orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl in 2005 featuring the Los Angeles Philharmonic and guitar legend Steve Vai (whose guitar work appeared on Halo 2) in front a crowd of 11,000 people.

“We've been good friends of Marty for a long time and really love the work that he's done,” said video game composer and Video Games Live co-creator/conductor Jack Wall. “The audience's reaction to the Halo scores is always incredible and we're once again looking forward to adding more exclusive music from the franchise.” Game composer and Video Games Live co-creator/host Tommy Tallarico added, “It's always been a goal of ours to change the show each and every year. We're going into our 5th year of touring Video Games Live and each year we continue to mix it up and add to our setlist.” Aside from the 50+ game franchises already represented and created, Video Games Live is currently working on 10 new segments for 2009 including Megaman, Chrono Cross/Chrono Trigger, Super Smash Bros., Monkey Island, Shadow of the Colossus, Earthworm Jim, Silent Hill and more.

Joining Marty O'Donnell at the post-show meet & greet will be Penny Arcade creators/founders Gabe & Tycho, along with other industry creators, designers, artists and composers. Also appearing will be Canadian artists Splitting Adam, performing with the symphony their hit “On My Own” from the recent Need For Speed: Undercover game.

New Preferred Tickets and Additional Seating have been added today for this performance. Tickets are available at:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0F004039CD048C2F?artistid=976815&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=52

Video Games Live is currently planning over 60 shows for 2009. Additional international TOUR DATES can be found at: http://www.videogameslive.com/index.php?s=dates

Authors Bring Fantasy and Science Fiction to Oregon Writers Conference

Authors Bring Fantasy and Science Fiction to Oregon Writers Conference

This year's South Coast Writers Conference weighs in on the side of fantasy and science fiction with award winning authors. Jayel Gibson, Leslie What and Timothy Zahn to present workshops.

Gold Beach, OR: January 9, 2009 -- The South Coast Writers Conference is an eclectic gathering of writers of various genres, novice and published authors; returning and first-time attendees. It is our goal that participants and presenters leave the conference inspired and renewed, with new insights and skills, and better connections to fellow writers and resources. Once again we have invited some of the Northwest's best writers to guide you in an exploration and celebration of the many facets of writing. This mid-sized Oregon conference is known for the quality of its presenters, and has included bestselling keynote speakers such as authors David Oliver Relin (Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time) and Larry Brooks (Bait and Switch).

This year's South Coast Writers Conference is no exception and weighs in on the side of fantasy and science fiction with award winning authors Jayel Gibson, Leslie What, and Timothy Zahn to present workshops.

In addition to a full time writing career, Jayel Gibson serves as an adjunct instructor at Southwestern Oregon Community College where she teaches writing for publication. She is a two time Teacher of the Year award recipient for her innovative use of technology and video gaming in the elementary classroom. She is an Amazon Celtic Mythology bestselling author, and her Ancient Mirrors fantasy series has received three USA Book News 'Best Books' Finalist Awards and the 2008 National Indie Excellence Award for fantasy and science fiction. Gibson is also the online book club moderator for Realms of Fantasy Magazine. Her articles on video gaming as an educational tool have appeared in Louisiana Parent's Magazine, Dallas Child Magazine, Education.com and Thefatherlife.com. She is a popular panelist and presenter at conventions and conferences.

Leslie What is an award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction. She has performed commentaries on public radio, published two story collections and a novel, and written a humor and health column for an alternative weekly. She was the senior editor for the literary magazine Silk Road and has twice been invited to teach at the Clarion Writers Conference. She currently teaches writing at UCLA Extension. New works appear at Shape of a Box, Perigee, Asimov's, and Calyx.

Timothy Zahn has published over eighty short stories and novelettes, thirty-four novels, and four short fiction collections since leaving grad school in 1980. Along the way he has won a Hugo Award (for the novella Cascade Point, in 1984) and has been nominated twice more. He is best known for his eight Star Wars books: Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, The Last Command, Specter of the Past, Vision of the Future, Survivor's Quest, Outbound Flight, and Allegiance. Other books include the Quadrail series, the Cobra series, and the young-adult Dragonback series. Zahn's most recent books are Dragon and Liberator, the sixth Dragonback book, and The Third Lynx, the second of the Quadrail series.The third Quadrail book, Odd Girl Out, was published in November 2008.

Other presenters at this year's conference include: Linda Barnes, Robin Cody, Robert Hill, Elizabeth Lyon, Jim Malcolm, Elizabeth McKenzie, Elizabeth Rusch, and Floyd Skloot.

Along with all day workshops on Friday and Saturday, the Conference is hosting an 'Author Night' on Friday, February 13th from 7 pm to 10 pm. Join the Gold Beach community in this exciting and uplifting evening. Timothy Zahn will give the keynote presentation on: What in the World Are We Doing in This Crazy Business? Following his keynote address will be readings by the other conference presenters, as well as an opportunity to purchase autographed books. Free and open to the public, this event is held at the Curry Showcase on the Curry County Fairgrounds in Gold Beach, Oregon.

Participation in workshops is limited to 30 students or fewer, register early to secure a seat in the workshops you want.

The Conference is always scheduled on Presidents' Day weekend in the hopes that attendees will extend their stay to write and to explore the splendor of America's Wild Rivers Coast. Visit our miles of spectacular beaches, explore our many hiking trails, or spend time on the mighty Rogue River.

For more information on the Conference, contact the Gold Beach Center of Southwestern Oregon Community College (541) 247-2741 to request a brochure.

The 14th Annual South Coast Writers Conference is co-sponsored by Southwestern Oregon Community College and the Gold Beach Visitor Center.