Upcoming Events: June 2010 & Beyond

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ConComCon: June 4th-6th, 2010 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://swoc.org/ccubed/

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Kitsap Medieval Faire: June 5-6, 2010 - Port Gamble, Washington
Website: http://www.kitsapmedievalfaire.org/

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Olympia Comics Festival: June 5th, 2010 - Olympia, Washington
Website: http://olympiacomicsfestival.org/

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NW Pinball: June 11th - 13th, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.nwpinballshow.com/

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IPMS North Olympic Peninsula Model Show: June 12th, 2010 - Port Townsend, Washington
Website: http://www.nopms.net/

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All's Faire: June 18th-20th, 2010 - Sumner, Washington
Website: http://www.allsfaire.org

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Crypticon: June 18th-20th, 2010 - Everett, Washington
Website: http://www.crypticonseattle.com/

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Go Play NW: June 18th-20th, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.goplaynw.org/

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PAIZOCON: June 18th-20th, 2010 - Bellevue, Washington
Website: http://paizo.com/store/paizo/paizocon

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Star Wars In Concert: June 19th, 2010 - Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.spokanearena.com/starwars/

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Clarion West: June 20th - July 30th, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.clarionwest.org/

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Star Wars In Concert: June 20th, 2010 - Nampa, Idaho
Website: http://www.StarWarsInConcert.com

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Star Wars In Concert: June 22nd-23rd, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.StarWarsInConcert.com

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Fairy Congress: June 25th-27th, 2010 - Twisp, Washington
Website: http://www.fairycongress.com/

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Star Trek Convention: June 25th-27th, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.creationent.com/cal/stvan.htm

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SugokuCon: June 25th-27th, 2010 - Helena, Montana
Website: http://sugokucon.homestead.com/

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Star Wars In Concert: June 26th, 2010 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.StarWarsInConcert.com

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Yaoifest: June 26th-27th, 2010 - Calgary, AB Canada
Website: http://www.yaoifest.com/

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Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire: June 26th-27th, 2010 - Richland, Washington
Website: http://www.yemerriegreenwoodfaire.org/

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Star Wars In Concert: June 27th, 2010 - Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.StarWarsInConcert.com

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Platform International Animation Festival: June 29th-July 3rd, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.platformfestival.com

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Red, White, & Dead Zombie Walk: July 3rd, 2010 - Fremont, Washington
Website: http://fremontoutdoormovies.com/

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Gate Con: July 8th-11th, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://gatecon.com

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Conquest BC: July 9th-11th, 2010 - Surrey, BC Canada
Website: http://www.conquestbc.com/

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Rogue Renaissance: July 10th-11th, 2010, Central Point, Oregon
Website: http://www.roguefaire.com/

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BC Renassaince Festival: July 16th-18th, 2010 - Langley, BC Canada
Website: http://www.bcrenfest.com/

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OtakuCon: July 17th-18th, 2010 - Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.otakucon.com

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Casual Connect: July 20th-22nd, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://seattle.casualconnect.org/

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Seadog Nights & Gypsy Carnival: July 22nd-27th, 2010 - Lebanon, Oregon
Website: http://seadognights.com/

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Writers Weekend: July 22nd-25th, 2010 - Moclips, Washington
Website: http://www.writersweekend.com

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Summer Faire: July 24th - August 22nd, 2010 - Carnation, Washington
Website: http://www.camlann.org/summer_festivals.htm

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SpoCon: July 30th - August 1st, 2010, Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.spocon.us

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Animethon: August 6th-8th, 2010 - Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.animethon.org

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Fandemonium: August 6th-8th, 2010 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.fandemonium.org/

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Anime Evolution: August 13th-15th, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.animeevolution.com/

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Dragonflight: August 13th-15th, 2010 - Bellevue, Washington
Website: http://www.dragonflight.org/

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Seattle Geek Week: August 13th-22nd, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://seattlegeekweek.com/

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Tolkien Moot: August 13th-15th, 2010 - Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.tolkienmoot.org

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Gnomedex 10: August 19th-21st, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.gnomedex.com/

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Astronomi-con: August 21st-22nd, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.astronomi-con.com/

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CybCon: August 21st, 2010 - Tacoma, Washington
Website: http://www.ggaub.com/tf/cybcon2010.html

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Salute to Supernatural: August 27th-29th, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.creationent.com/cal/supernatural_van.htm

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Portland Zine Symposium: August 28th-29th, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://pdxzines.com/

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PAX Prime: September 3rd-5th, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.paxsite.com/

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FanFair Fest: September 4th-5th, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://fanfairfest.com

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

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Spark Animation: September 8th-12th 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://siggraph.ca/festivals/information.php?SPARKA10

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Greater Seattle Toy Show: September 11th, 2010 - Kent, Washington
Website: http://www.oldride.com/events/washington_toyshow.html

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Shrewfaire: September 11th-12th, 2010 - Kings Valley, Oregon
Website: http://www.shrewfaire.com/

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Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival(MIFFF): September 17th-19th, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.mifff.org

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OHMS/Evergreen Air & Space Museum Model Contest: September 19th, 2010 - McMinnville, Oregon
Website: http://www.ipms-portland.org

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Portland Pirate Festival: September 18th-19th, 2010 - St. Johns, Oregon
Website: http://www.portlandpiratefestival.com/

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Retro Gaming Expo: September 18th-19th, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://retrogamingexpo.com/

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Foolscap: September 24th-26th, 2010 - Redmond, Washington
Website: http://www.foolscapcon.org/

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Rain Furrest: September 24th-26th, 2010 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.rainfurrest.org

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Jet City Comic Show: September 25th, 2010, Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.jetcitycomicshow.com

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Sci-Fan Modeling Show: September 25th, 2010, Lynnwood, Washington
Website: http://www.galaxyhobby.com/scifan.htm

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BrickCon: September 30th - October 3rd, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.brickcon.org/

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ConQuest Oregon: October 1st-3rd, 2010 - Hillsburo, Oregon
Website: http://www.conquestoregon.com/

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H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival: October 1st-3rd, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://hplfilmfestival.com

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Twilight Convention: October 1st-3rd, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.creationent.com/cal/twilight_or.htm

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VCON: October 1st-3rd, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.vcon.ca

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Wordstock Festival: October 7th-10th, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.wordstockfestival.com/

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Tactical Solutions: October 8th-10th, 2010 - Spokane Valley, Washington
Website: http://tactical-solutions-gaming.tripod.com/index.html

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Northwest Events Show: October 12th, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.nweventshow.com/

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Con-Version: October 15th-17th, 2010 - Calgary, AB Canada
Website: http://www.con-version.org/

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FallCon: October 15th-17th, 2010 - Calgary, AB Canada
Website: http://www.fallcon.com/

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Tri-City Independent Fan Film Festival: October 16th, 2010 - Richland, Washington
Website: http://www.tcif3.com/

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Red & White Calgary Comic & Toy Expo: October 17th, 2010 - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.comicandtoy.ca/

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ZOMBCON: October 29th-31st, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.zombcon.com

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Hot Rod Monsters Film Festival: October 30th-31st, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.hotrodmonstersfilmfest.com/

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Victoria Toy Show: October 31st, 2010 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://members.shaw.ca/dshelton99/

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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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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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RustyCon: January 15th-17th, 2011 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.rustycon.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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bloody Words: June 3rd-5th, 2011 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://www.bloodywords2011.com/

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

The Goonies 25th Anniversary Event in Astoria Oregon

The Goonies 25th Anniversary

June 4-7th 2010

Astoria, Oregon

We will be joined by Jeff Cohen - Chunk - and Joe Pantoliano - Francis Fratelli - in addition to previously announced cast members Curt Hanson and Corey Feldman!!!

More details on each of the events will be posted at the official event website, www.gooniesanniversary.com which will go live Monday, April 26. Tickets will go on sale Monday, May 3, if not sooner. We'll email/post again as soon as this is confirmed and include the sale date on the website.

WEEKEND PASS: $130 (Value approx. $150)

Includes: Bus Tour, Cast Meet and Greet, Ecola Park Picnic, Concert (with early entry), Event T-shirt, Bus Pass, Lanyard with Collectible Pass, More. This is a limited item with only 800 available.

Tickets will be on sale through our official website www.gooniesanniversary.com. Payments will be processed through PayPal for a secure and quick transaction. We will post a printable registration form if you would prefer to mail it or come to the Chamber in person. (No phone transactions.)

Please visit www.gooniesanniversary.com for more information about the event. The discussion board there is the place to get more detailed information about the event - join in!

Thanks once again for your support of the event. See you in a month!

Regina
goonies@oldoregon.com

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The event schedule with ticket prices are here. Schedule is subject to change.

We will be joined by Jeff Cohen - Chunk and Joe Pantoliano - Francis Fratelli in addition to previously announced cast members Curt Hanson and Corey Feldman.

Sending this note out quickly and there will be more details and event information to come next week. Thank you all for your support of the event and your patience as it is all coming together.

Regina
goonies@oldoregon.com

Friday, June 4
11am to 4pm
The Goon Docks Open (Retail Shop, Tickets, Event Info.)

5pm to 6:30pm
VIP Dinner with Cast
$65

7:00pm
“Red Carpet” Showing of The Goonies & Premiere of NEW Documentary from www.thegoonies.org
Goonies 25th Event Schedule At a Glance


Saturday, June 5
9am to 6pm
The Goon Docks Open (Retail Shop, Tickets, Event Info.)

9am
Oregon Film Museum Grand Opening Ceremony
9am to 4pm
Bus Tours to Film Locations
$25

10am
Meet & Greet with Cast
$20

3pm
Meet & Greet with Cast
$20

Multiple Showings of The Goonies & Documentary
7pm
Festival of Fan Films / Talent Review TBD
7pm to ?
80s Night Out in Astoria


Sunday, June 6
9am to 6pm
The Goon Docks Open (Retail Shop, Tickets, Event Info.)
9am to 4pm
Bus Tours to Film Locations
$25

10am
Meet & Greet with Cast
$20

3pm
Meet & Greet with Cast
$20

Multiple Showings of The Goonies & Documentary
6:30pm to 10:30pm
Goonies Themed Concert with Truth Movement, The Ataris, The Whiskey Rebellion and Troy's Bucket
$40

Monday, June 7 – Anniversary of the Release Date
9am to 4pm
The Goon Docks Open (Retail Shop, Tickets, Event Info.)
9am
Truffle Shuffle 5K Run/Walk (includes unique T-shirt)
$20

11:30am to 1pm
Picnic Social at Ecola Park
$TBD

Multiple Showings of The Goonies & Documentary

WEEKEND PASS: $130 (Value approx. $150)
Includes: Bus Tour, Cast Meet and Greet, Ecola Park Picnic, Concert (with early entry), Event T-shirt, Bus Pass, Lanyard with Collectible Pass, More. This is a limited item with only 800 available.

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The Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce is currently planning a celebration for the 25th anniversary of The Goonies on June 4-7, 2010. The Goonies was filmed around and took place in Astoria, Oregon and still, almost 25 years later, brings fans of the film to the town to explore the sites. To kickoff the planning for the event, the Chamber is holding an art contest to find the art that will be used to promote the event with posters, advertisements, etc.

This celebration promises to be a great follow up to our 20th anniversary event in 2005 which included cast appearances by Jeff “Chunk” Cohen, Sean “Mikey” Astin and Curt “Mr. Perkins” Hanson, bus tours, movie showings and so much more. More details about the event will be announced this fall, along with the winners of this contest.

“We’ve been contacted by numerous fans wanting to send us their art to use for the event since announcing our plans to host the 25th anniversary event, so this call for art seemed a natural addition to the event. We look forward to seeing the artistic talents of the fans from near and far and anticipate a tough decision in awarding the prizes this fall. We will display many of the entries next year during the event for everyone to enjoy.”

Art entries will be accepted through Wednesday, September 9, 2009. The entries will be judged by a volunteer committee with a background in art or marketing, and of course, a love for The Goonies. Prizes will be awarded to the top three selections – 1st: $500, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $150, with the first place art being used as the official event poster, but each of the top 3 designs may be used in marketing efforts for the event. Art may be used in color or black & white applications, in print, on the internet or on T-shirts and other merchandise. Any entry submitted to the contest may be used by the Chamber as a part of the Goonies 25th Anniversary.


More info at: http://www.oldoregon.com/visitor-info/entry/goonies-25th-anniversary-poster-art-contest

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Keep checking www.thegoonies.org for the upcoming new Goonies Documentary DVD that will be coming out in 2010.

Spread the word to all your friends who love this movie!!!

SIFF 2010 Midnight Adrenaline Film Lineup

Midnight Adrenaline
In case of damage or leakage, immediately notify cinematic health authorities.

Seattle, WA – Midnight Adrenaline returns to SIFF this year with an overdose of highly addictive, unpredictable, and suspense-inducing features for the cult film junkie. Better than ever, SIFF showcases an onslaught of classic genre film and other underground fixations including a zombie apocalypse, slasher backwoods hillbillies, medieval fantasy games, and unusually enhanced geishas.

This year SIFF brings cult-classic grindhouse film to a whole new level with Israel Lunaʼs controversial transploitation film, Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives. Zombie mayhem ensues with a live ZomBcon event at Boom Noodle before the screening of George A. Romeroʼs Survival of the Dead, the sixth zombie film by the godfather of undead cinema. From Hong Kong, director Pang Ho-Cheung unleashes a gory tale of lifestyle fetishization and a desperate, bloody path towards obtaining oneʼs own Dream Home. In the kitschy RoboGeisha, Japan presents a twisted take on sibling rivalry as two cybernetic-enhanced geishas combat to win the local steel baronʼs heart.

2010 Midnight Adrenaline
Amer, directed by Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani (Belgium, 2009) A dreamy pastiche tour-de-force of 1970s Italian giallo horror movies that plays out a delirious, enigmatic death-dance of fear and desire. The filmʼs three parts, each in a different style, correspond to the childhood, adolescence, and adulthood of its female protagonist—and thatʼs all you need to know.

Centurion, directed by Neil Marshall (United Kingdom, 2010) When their legion is ambushed in Northern Britain, a small platoon of surviving Roman soldiers must evade a revenge-hungry band of barbarian warriors through harsh terrain in an attempt to rescue their general and return to the safety of the Roman frontier.

Dream Home, directed by Pang Ho-Cheung (Hong Kong, 2010) You have no idea how terrifying the housing crisis can get—upwardly-mobile Cheng Lai-Sheung will do anything to move into a new apartment with a magnificent sea view, even if it means going around her mortgage broker and taking matters into her own gory hands. Warning: features disturbingly imaginative violence and lifestyle fetishization.

George A. Romeroʼs Survival of the Dead, directed by George A. Romero (Canada, 2009) The godfather of undead cinema returns with his sixth zombie film as two rival families feud on a remote island—one wants to destroy any and all walking dead, while the other holds back in hopes of finding a cure to return their undead relatives to life.

RoboGeisha, directed by Noboru Iguchi (Japan, 2009) Poor Yoshie lives in the shadow of older sister Kikue, a fast rising star at the local geisha house. But when the local steel baron abducts the pair, transforming them into cybernetic-enhanced geisha assassins, the sisters gleefully elevate their sibling rivalry into a technological arms race to win his heart.

Splice, directed by Natali Vincenzo (Canada, 2009) In this 21st century creature feature, two young scientists willfully ignore society's ethical boundaries, and achieve fame by splicing the DNA of different animals into the human genome to create a new species. However, their creation rapidly develops into a beautiful, yet deadly, winged chimera.

Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives, directed by Israel Luna (USA, 2010) After being violently beaten and left for dead, a group of violated vixens turn into deadly divas and, with newfound confidence and courage, slash their way to vengeance in this controversial slice of grindhouse transploitation.

Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil, directed by Eli Craig (USA, 2010) Hillbillies Tucker and Dale have found their perfect “fixer-upper” cabin, but remodeling is never easy, particularly when a group of college co-eds on spring break start killing themselves all over your property.

The Wild Hunt, directed by Alexandre Franchi (Canada, 2009) When Erikʼs girlfriend leaves him to attend a weekend medieval re-enactment game, he follows in hopes of winning her back. But as Erik, with the help of his Viking chieftain brother Bjorn, treads deeper into the game in search of his love, he inadvertently disrupts the fantasylandʼs delicate balance of make-believe.

The 36th Seattle International Film Festival is made possible in part by support from Comcast, The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Brotherton Cadillac Buick GMC, Alaska Airlines, Don Q Rums, The Wallace Foundation, Wong Doody, American Airlines, Modern Digital, POP, and City Arts Magazine. Additional support for Midnight Adrenaline comes from Scarecrow Video and The Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival.

Upcoming Events: May 2010 & Beyond

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A Festival For May: May 1st-2nd, 2010 - Carnation, Washington
Website: http://www.camlann.org/may_fest.htm

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Greater Seattle Toy Show: May 1st, 2010 - Kent, Washington
Website: http://www.oldride.com/events/washington_toyshow.html

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RenFair: May 1st-2nd, 2010 - Moscow, Idaho
Website: http://www.moscowrenfair.org/

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Northwest Comic Convention: May 2nd, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.calcomiccon.com/NorthwestConinfo.aspx

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Pop Culture Fair: May 2nd, 2010 - Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.popculturefair.com/

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1st Annual Canadian Videogame & Digital Arts Awards: May 5th, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.canadianvideogameawards.com/

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Video Games Live!: May 5th-6th, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.videogameslive.com

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Game Developers Conference Canada: May 6th-10th, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.gdc-canada.com/

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Hurricane Who - 2010 Bon Voyage Party: May 6th, 2010 - Seattle, WA
Website: http://www.hurricanewho.com/2009/12/bon-voyage-party-seattle/

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2010 Doctor Who Cruise & Creative Workshop At Sea: May 7th-14th, 2010 - Seattle, WA
Website: http://home.comcast.net/~scificruise/10Index.html

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Seattle Steampunk Film Festival: May 8th, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://seattlesteamfilms.com

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Game Sound Con: May 10th, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.gamesoundcon.com/

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LOGIN Conference: May 10th-13th, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.2010.loginconference.com/

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UFO Fest: May 14th-15th, 2010 - McMinnville, Oregon
Website: http://www.mcmenamins.com/ufofest07/index.html

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Shelby's Collectible Toy Show: May 15th, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.rosecitycollectorsmarket.com/toyshow.html

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Zompire: May 15th-16th, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.zompire.com/

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Victoria Toy Show: May 16th, 2010 - Sydney, BC Canada
Website: http://members.shaw.ca/dshelton99/

*****
Vancouver Comic Con: May 20th, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.vancouvercomiccon.com

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Spokane Comicon: May 22nd, 2010, Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.spokanecomicon.com/

*****
Victoria Steam Exposition: May 22nd-23rd, 2010 - Victoria, BC Canada
Website: http://victoriasteamexpo.blogspot.com

*****
Anime Oasis EVO: May 27th-30th, 2010 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.animeoasis.org/

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Enfilade!: May 28th-30th, 2010 - Olympia, Washington
Website: http://www.nhmgs.org/enfilade2010.html

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Miscon: May 28th-31th, 2010 - Missoula, Montana
Website: http://www.miscon.org/

*****
ConComCon: June 4th-6th, 2010 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://swoc.org/ccubed/

*****
Olympia Comics Festival: June 5th, 2010 - Olympia, Washington
Website: http://olympiacomicsfestival.org/

*****
NW Pinball: June 11th - 13th, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.nwpinballshow.com/

*****
IPMS North Olympic Peninsula Model Show: June 12th, 2010 - Port Townsend, Washington
Website: http://www.nopms.net/

*****
All's Faire: June 18th-20th, 2010 - Sumner, Washington
Website: http://www.allsfaire.org

*****
Crypticon: June 18th-20th, 2010 - Everett, Washington
Website: http://www.crypticonseattle.com/

*****
Go Play NW: June 18th-20th, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.goplaynw.org/

*****
PAIZOCON: June 18th-20th, 2010 - Bellevue, Washington
Website: http://paizo.com/store/paizo/paizocon

*****
Star Wars In Concert: June 19th, 2010 - Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.spokanearena.com/starwars/

*****
Clarion West: June 20th - July 30th, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.clarionwest.org/

*****
Fairy Congress: June 25th-27th, 2010 - Twisp, Washington
Website: http://www.fairycongress.com/

*****
Star Trek Convention: June 25th-27th, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.creationent.com/cal/stvan.htm

*****
SugokuCon: June 25th-27th, 2010 - Helena, Montana
Website: http://sugokucon.homestead.com/

*****
Yaoifest: June 26th-27th, 2010 - Calgary, AB Canada
Website: http://www.yaoifest.com/

*****
Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire: June 26th-27th, 2010 - Richland, Washington
Website: http://www.yemerriegreenwoodfaire.org/

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Platform International Animation Festival: June 29th-July 3rd, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.platformfestival.com

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Gate Con: July 8th-11th, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://gatecon.com

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Conquest BC: July 9th-11th, 2010 - Surrey, BC Canada
Website: http://www.conquestbc.com/

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BC Renassaince Festival: July 16th-18th, 2010 - Langley, BC Canada
Website: http://www.bcrenfest.com/

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OtakuCon: July 17th-18th, 2010 - Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.otakucon.com

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Casual Connect: July 20th-22nd, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://seattle.casualconnect.org/

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Summer Faire: July 24th - August 22nd, 2010 - Carnation, Washington
Website: http://www.camlann.org/summer_festivals.htm

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SpoCon: July 30th - August 1st, 2010, Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.spocon.us

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Animethon: August 6th-8th, 2010 - Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.animethon.org

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Fandemonium: August 6th-8th, 2010 - Boise, Idaho
Website: http://www.fandemonium.org/

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Anime Evolution: August 13th-15th, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.animeevolution.com/

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Dragonflight: August 13th-15th, 2010 - Bellevue, Washington
Website: http://www.dragonflight.org/

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Tolkien Moot: August 13th-15th, 2010 - Spokane, Washington
Website: http://www.tolkienmoot.org

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Gnomedex 10: August 19th-21st, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.gnomedex.com/

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Astronomi-con: August 21st-22nd, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.astronomi-con.com/

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Salute to Supernatural: August 27th-29th, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.creationent.com/cal/supernatural_van.htm

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PAX Prime: September 3rd-5th, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.paxsite.com/

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FanFair Fest: September 4th-5th, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://fanfairfest.com

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

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Spark Animation: September 8th-12th 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://siggraph.ca/festivals/information.php?SPARKA10

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Greater Seattle Toy Show: September 11th, 2010 - Kent, Washington
Website: http://www.oldride.com/events/washington_toyshow.html

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Shrewfaire: September 11th-12th, 2010 - Kings Valley, Oregon
Website: http://www.shrewfaire.com/

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Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival(MIFFF): September 17th-19th, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.mifff.org

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Portland Pirate Festival: September 18th-19th, 2010 - St. Johns, Oregon
Website: http://www.portlandpiratefestival.com/

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Retro Gaming Expo: September 18th-19th, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://retrogamingexpo.com/

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Foolscap: September 24th-26th, 2010 - Redmond, Washington
Website: http://www.foolscapcon.org/

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Rain Furrest: September 24th-26th, 2010 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.rainfurrest.org

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Jet City Comic Show: September 25th, 2010, Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.jetcitycomicshow.com

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Sci-Fan Modeling Show: September 25th, 2010, Lynnwood, Washington
Website: http://www.galaxyhobby.com/scifan.htm

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BrickCon: September 30th - October 3rd, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.brickcon.org/

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ConQuest Oregon: October 1st-3rd, 2010 - Hillsburo, Oregon
Website: http://www.conquestoregon.com/

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H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival: October 1st-3rd, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://hplfilmfestival.com

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Twilight Convention: October 1st-3rd, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.creationent.com/cal/twilight_or.htm

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VCON: October 1st-3rd, 2010 - Vancouver, BC Canada
Website: http://www.vcon.ca

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Wordstock Festival: October 7th-10th, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
Website: http://www.wordstockfestival.com/

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Tactical Solutions: October 8th-10th, 2010 - Spokane Valley, Washington
Website: http://tactical-solutions-gaming.tripod.com/index.html

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Con: Version: October 15th-17th, 2010 - Calgary, AB Canada
Website: http://www.con-version.org/

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FallCon: October 15th-17th, 2010 - Calgary, AB Canada
Website: http://www.fallcon.com/

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Tri-City Independent Fan Film Festival: October 16th, 2010 - Richland, Washington
Website: http://www.tcif3.com/

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ZOMBCON: October 29th-31st, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.zombcon.com

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Hot Rod Monsters Film Festival: October 30th-31st, 2010 - Seattle, Washington
Website: http://www.hotrodmonstersfilmfest.com/

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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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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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RustyCon: January 15th-17th, 2011 - Sea-Tac, Washington
Website: http://www.rustycon.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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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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Northwest Model Hobby Expo: February 11th-13th, 2010 - 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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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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Edmonton Toy Show: March 20th, 2011 - Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Website: http://www.edtoyshow.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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Just A Game Con: April 9th-10th, 2011 - Corvallis, Oregon
Website: http://home.centurytel.net/GOMC/JAGC.htm

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

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

Tickets are On Sale for CSTS Seattle 2010!!

Tickets are ON SALE for Seattle's Can't Stop the Serenity! Pre-order your movie tickets, full event tickets, t-shirts, tote bags and raffle chances and be absolutely, 100% certain of getting in on the shiny fun!!
Go HERE (www.cstsseattle.org)

Please note: Tickets will be available at WILL CALL on the day of the event.
NO TICKETS WILL BE MAILED. T-shirts and tote bags that are ordered on-line will ONLY be shipped to people who do not buy an event ticket.

T-shirt and tote bag logo for 2010 - http://www.cstsseattle.org/tshirts.html

Seattle bid for Westercon 2012

Seattle, WA. April 22, 2010

Seattle Westercon in 2012

I wanted to formally announce that our dates are firm for Thursday, July 5 through Sunday, July 8 2012 and that we will have days available on both sides so travelers can enjoy our lovely state. There are some plans at this time to provide some informal fannish fun things to do on the 4th so those wishing to spend the full holiday with us can rest assured there will be something
to do.

The hotel that I have filed with, the SeaTac Marriot has given us a firm offer, which at the time of filing we were going to go with. However, in the meantime the Hilton and the Doubletree made better offers. The best all around for our convention, should we win, is from the Doubletree. We wanted to let the voters know before the vote that it is most likely we will sign a contract with the Doubletree when we win. We will have the contract in hand in Pasadena if anyone should want to review it.

Our letter of intent from the Marriot's letter is still valid. There is no penalty if we do not use it. The Marriott has decided that they really don't like parties and loud music and business in their sleeping areas. In working with them for other events as the hotel liaison, I see how hard it is for our representative to find creative ways to make it possible to have parties and accommodate our fannish needs. I feel that is a major issue when we come in with a larger number of people. The Doubletree likes fandom, likes conventions and is used to having yearly fannish activities in their facilities. They know what we need.

This all happened after the paperwork was submitted to Pasadena. Call me gun-shy but I won't have another facilities incident if I can help it, ever, for anything. I kept looking and as a result, we have a better offer. Because I only have to file with a letter of intent, per the bylaws, there
was no need to send in a modification. However, I do want to let everyone know in advance of the vote.

We hope to see you all in Pasadena!

Thank you

Bobbie DuFault
Chairperson,
Seattle in 2012 Westercon bid