Summer School in Forks: A Twilight Symposium

Summer School in Forks: A Twilight Symposium
June 25-28, 2009
Forks, WA
http://www.litfanevents.org/summerinforks/index.html

Literature-Inspired Fandom Events, Inc. is proud to announce its new convention: Summer School in Forks: A Twilight Symposium.

Running June 25-28, 2009, Summer School in Forks: A Twilight Symposium will not only encompass the journey of the beloved characters in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga, but also the individual journeys of those who savor them.

L.I.F.E. invites those 14 and over who have read Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series to join us for 3 days of Summer School Fun. Not only will there be activities- such as a Prom in the actual Forks High School Gym- students and fans, academics and educators, young and not-so-young will be joining in Forks, Washington to discuss, debate and celebrate the world in a Twilight Convention

Along with keynote speakers and luncheons, attendees will have the opportunity to take a field trip to La Push, make crafts, compete in the Bella Swan Memorial Volleyball Tournament and possibly be crowned Prom Queen or King. When not studying, attendees can visit the hospital where Dr. Cullen saves lives, visit the police station that Charlie runs, and shop at the Thriftway just like Bella. “Students” can also stroll the homey streets where Bella and all the wonderful Twilight characters come to life.

For the family members not interested in Twilight (yes, it's hard to imagine such a thing), Forks is well known for fabulous fishing opportunities, hikes in the Hoh Rain Forest, and easy access to beautiful beaches. The quaint, seaside town of Port Angeles is just a mere hour’s drive away.

Join us in the rainy town where Bella’s adventures took place. Bond with others who share the joy and love of Stephenie Meyer's epic Twilight series.

Registration will be opened soon. Please watch for updates!

Check back for updates and contact us at info@litfanevents.org

2d or not 2d Animation Festival

The annual 2d or not 2d Animation Festival is moving to a new location in 2008. The festival will be taking place November 14th-15th at the Pacific Science Center's IMAX Theater in Seattle.

The festival has posted a video on it's site going over the event and what the inspiration for why it's taking place.

Edmonton Science Fiction Festival

Pure Speculation Festival
October 18th-19th, 2008
Hazeldean Community Hall
Edmonton, Alberta Canada
http://www.purespec.org

Pure Speculation Festival is Edmonton's one and only sci-fi and fantasy festival! Each year we bring Edmonton's geeks the very best of what they love the most. Panels, demonstrations, readings, games: we have it all!

Registration:
Prices at the door are as follows:
Weekend Pass: $15.00
Saturday Pass:$10.00
Sunday Pass: $10.00
Costume Shindig only: $10.00

Guests:
Robert J. Sawyer - Author Guest of Honour
Monte Cook - Gaming Guest of Honour
Herman Lau - Artist Guest of Honour
Diane Walton - Managing Editor, On Spec
Robin S. Carson - Editor, On Spec
Tracy Cooper-Posey - Writer
Barb Galler-Smith - Author
Thomas Wharton - Writer
Minister Faust - Author
Stephanie Chan - Broadsword Comics
Minister Faust - Author
Steven Sadowski - Marvel/DC
Dean Welsh - Marvel Comics
Alina Pete - Creator, Weregeek!
Brian Hades - Owner, EDGE Publishing
Jennifer Hepler - Writer, BioWare Corp
Ty Templeton - Artist/Writer
Steve Rolston - Artist, Queen & Country
Sharon Wildwind - Writer/Nurse
Susan MacGregor - Writer

First and foremost, Pure Speculation is a sci-fi and fantasy festival, run by geeks for geeks. We aren't a corporate entity taking advantage of geek chic to make a quick buck. We are as passionate about this hobby as you are, and our planning team runs the gamut of geekdom, from literature, film and art, to gaming and computers. So we know what you want to see, because hey: we want to see it too!

Our goal is to bring you the best events, guests, and shows we can, year after year. And that is really the key. We plan to be running this festival for a very long time, and we plan our yearly event with longevity in mind.

Post Brickcon articles and photos!

Hi Gang!

Isaac Alexander asked my to post these links for him. I hope I do as good a job as he does. I have been so busy with other stuff lately that I completely forgot that Brickcon was this last weekend And me being a Lego geek, for-shame!

Any ways I hope you enjoy the links and please feel free to comment about the links, especially if you made it to the con.

Cheers ~ Jim

Articles
http://io9.com/5059315/the-zombie-apocalypse-++-in-legos
http://www.brothers-brick.com/category/lego/events/
http://www.brickpile.com/2008/10/06/home-from-brickcon/
http://www.jacksonfish.com/blog/2008/10/06/the-first-step-is-admitting-you-have-a-problem/
http://www.toycollectornews.com/2008/10/lego-brickcon-comes-to-end-new-sets-on.html
http://aubreyplusmichael.com/blog/?p=54
http://josh.jeppsons.org/microsquash/2008/10/brickcon-2008.html
http://www.tabletownonline.com/blog/2008/10/04/steam-2008-day-one/
http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/legovention_11390.asp
http://rabidspacedog.com/?p=524
http://www.gizmodo.jp/2008/10/post_4456.html
http://www.gamereactor.no/nyheter/115182/Lego+Left+4+Dead%3F/?sid=a4d1c6c72831e87cdccc2456c4c6e034
http://www.creanova.fr/blog/autourduweb/convention-lego-brickcon-2008
http://universe.lego.com/en-us/NewsNetwork/Story.aspx?id=89061
http://journal.andrewloe.com/2008/10/21/brickcon-2008
http://rykat.blogspot.com/2008/10/brickcon-day-2.html
http://washingtonperkins.blogspot.com/2008/10/brick-con-2008.html
http://eventsoil.com/2008/10/09/the-masses-descend-on-brickcon08/

Photo Galleries
http://www.flickr.com/groups/nwbrickcon/pool/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/billward/sets/72157607724348933/

Video
http://www.brickjournal.com/news/2008/10/18/a-day-at-brickcon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkKpUlmviks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv26OlFv_t4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRjLZYzHgGA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09R22Y-TGmU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlrsj6lyXnQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNKCeXuUUM4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmeE8mEK5Dg&feature=related

Lord Of The RIngs Artist Premiers Art in Seattle

Roq La Rue Gallery - Jeremy Bennett Exhibit
Friday October 10th, 2008
6:00-9:00pm
2312 2nd Ave
Seattle WA 98121
(206)374-8977
http://www.roqlarue.com

Jeremy Bennett the visual director on Lord of the Rings and King Kong Art will be in attendance for the opening of his art exhibit. Below is a statement about his work.

“For me conceptualizing shots in Mordor was a double edged sword, it was at an intense time in the production schedule and there was no room for error. It was fairly stressful to say the least but It seemed that for every problem that needed solving, wonderfully creative solutions were being offered up by all involved…” The many people that had spent years together helping Peter and Fran craft these films seemed to be running on pure adrenalin and with the finish line in sight the task of destroying a small gold ring was not going to stop us.

I was living on the south coast of Wellington at the harbour entrance and surfing when not at work, I knew the coastline well and enjoyed the balance in past times. Therefore my solution to the pressure cooker was to bring my worlds together and Mordor gave me the opportunity. Every rock and boulder in every matte painting in mordor was found within a mile of my house so to see the shots years later the resonance they bring is sweet. To add to that it seemed that everybody was carrying the weight of Frodo’s quest so it was fitting that our job only became more challenging towards the end. That dark shadow land I think can symbolize every bodies struggle and is one I certainly focus on.

To sit and paint these forms again and contemplate palates or compositions that weren’t used is a nice way to drift back and relive a special time.

Painting I believe should be infused with skill, memory and a desire to share experience, this is my humble attempt to capture those qualities”.

Howloween: 2008 - The Resurrection

Who: Howloween: 2008 - The Resurrection
What: Furry themed games, events, & dance
When: Saturday, November 8th, 2008
Where: Compass Point Inn, Surrey, BC
Website: http://howloween.dolphinleap.com/
Time: All day until 1am!
Cost: $20 at the door (all day & dance)
$89 hotel room nights

Limited soda & snacks included
Cash bar available
After-Party: Fursuit bowling on Sunday!

The Annual Vancouver-area furry event has risen from the dead and is looking for fun, furries, and... brains! Large event space with contests, events, panels, headless lounge, art and socializing space, and a fully DJ’d dance floor all in a cozy and accessible hotel only 30 minutes from the border, and across the street from the King George Skytrain!

Meet new friends! Dance your paws off! Test your art skills against others! Kick tail at fursuit games! Summon the dead! .. well, we’re still working on that one..

Plan to be there or be cursed forever! ... with regret!

EXPOSED: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA's Bear McCreary

Special Event: EXPOSED: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA's Bear McCreary
JBL Theater @ EMP,
325 5th Ave N (at Seattle Center), SEATTLE
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 7:00:00 PM
Many thanks to the ursine Bear M!
Get your tickets here.


In October, it’s an Exposed: Inside Film special event: an evening with Bear McCreary, the popular composer for the re-imagined series of Battlestar Galactica, as well as Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Mr. McCreary will be showing clips from these series and discussing how his scores enrich the characters and plotlines of the shows. Warren Etheredge will host the evening.

Award-winning composer Bear McCreary is a classically trained composer and musician who spent most of his formative years in Bellingham, WA. He has emerged as "one of the most innovative and intriguing composers on television" (Film Music Weekly) with his critically acclaimed score to Sci Fi Channel's ground-breaking series Battlestar Galactica. This series has been hailed by Time, Rolling Stone and Newsday as "The Best Show on Television," and won the prestigious Peabody Award. McCreary has also earned his share of acclaim. Both his Battlestar Galactica: Season Two and Season Three soundtrack albums rocketed into Amazon.com's TOP 30 Music Sales on their first days of release, and both were ranked by Visions in Sound as the "#1 Soundtrack of Album of 2006 and 2007" respectively. In addition to completing Battlestar Galactica's highly anticipated final season, Bear is currently scoring Fox's smash hit Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, the next chapter in the iconic Terminator franchise. He also scores Sci Fi Channel's immensely popular series Eureka. McCreary studied under Elmer Bernstein at the USC Thornton School of Music and has composed original music for over thirty films.

In collaboration with EMP|SFM’s new film series, Revolution Bar & Grill is pleased to offer a film-themed happy hour before the screenings. Stop by the restaurant to mingle and take advantage of appetizer and drink specials from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. For more information visit Revolution Bar & Grill online.

Northwest Brickcon Interview

BrickCon is taking place right now in Seattle. There's a podcast interview of the organizers of this years event here.

The Necronomicon opens in Seattle

The Necronomicon
Open Circle Theater
Seattle, WA
October 10 - November 15, Thu.-Sat. @ 8pm - Sun. @ 4pm
http://www.octheater.com/

Open Circle Theater continues it's 6th year of smash-hit adaptations of stories by the master of the macabre, H.P. Lovecraft. This year we are creating an original piece based on Lovecraft's works and involving his sinister tome, The Necronomicon.

A young woman is being terrorized by nightmares. But what happens when things from her dreams start occurring in her real life. Is she going crazy, or are there really man/squid things attacking her? And the strange "hero" who has suddenly appeared? And what is that strange book she keeps dreaming about...

Come see what all the screaming is about...

HP Lovecraft Necronomicon

Directed by:
Ron Sandahl

Written by:
John McKenna
Ron Sandahl
Dustin Engstrom
Maggie Lee

Sound Science: A Day and A Night of Sonic Exploration

SOUND SCIENCE
A Day and A Night of Sonic Exploration
Sat. October 4th, 2008 - 3:20 PM to Late
http://psychesonics.org/resources.html

Featuring: DJs, Artists, Presenters, and Classes

Come join us to experiment and experience new and exciting applications of sound in changing consciousness, awareness and form.

During the day there will be presentations, interactive sound installations, and experiences that harness the power of sound. At night will be a party that interfaces sound technology with performances, people and music.

Come out to connect with fellow researchers, experimenters and experiencers for an unforgettable download from the Noosphere.

Please bring sound experiments, science tricks, and plenty of love to The Trancendental Church of Bass in Seattle, Wa. on Oct. 4th, 2008.

Tickets available from Brown Paper Tickets.