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CONduit XVII: Shadows of CONduit - http://conduit.sfcon.org/
An annual science fiction convention held Memorial Weekend (May 23-25, 2008) in Salt Lake City. Guest of Honor: Michael A. Stackpole. Panels, presentations, workshops, video and anime rooms, dealer's room, art show, masquerade, filking, gaming (RPG, CCG, board games), star party, crafts, costuming, KidCON (activities for kids). Radisson Hotel, SLC, UT. Memberships sold online and at the door. Hotel info, registration, forums, schedule. |
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World Horror Convention 2008 - Salt Lake City Utah - http://whc2008.org
World Horror Convention 2008 Salt Lake City Utah. Guests of Honor: Dennis Etchison, author; John Jude Palencar, artist: Simon R. Green, author of the "Nightside" and "Deathstalker" series; Dr. Michael R. Collings, scholar. Special Guests: Jeff Strand, Biting Dog Press. A professional gathering of writers, artists, editors and publishers of horror fiction. 2008 Stoker Awards and Banquet. Art show. Dealers' Room. Mass Autograph Signing. Artists' Reception. Panels, workshops, pitch sessions, film festival. Presentations on "The Developmental Stages of the Serial Killer," and Anasazi Culture and Traditions. (Art Show and Dealers' Room open to the public.) Membership information, hotel information. |
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Mountain-Con: A Science Fiction Celebration - http://www.mountaincon.org
An annual science fiction convention with strong media components held in Salt Lake City. No date set for 2008 as yet. Panels, presentations, KidCON, masquerade, gaming, and videos. Mailing list, forums, registration information and regional links included. Held at the University Park Marriott by the University of Utah. |
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Life, the Universe, & Everything: The Marion K. "Doc" Smith Symposium on Science Fiction and Fantasy - http://ltue.byu.edu
A three-day science fiction and fantasy symposium with an emphasis on writing and academics. Feb. 14-16, 2008. Guests of Honor: Gail Carson Levine, author of "Ella Enchanted," "Two Princesses of Bamarre," and "Princess Tales;" Orson Scott Card, author of "Ender's Game," "Ender's Shadow" and "Red Prophet;" Kevin Wasden, fantasy and comic artist. Panels, presentations and workshops on writing, media analysis, SF art and worldbuilding. Academic papers on SF&F themes. Also a one-day Educator's Conference (Saturday) for teachers, librarians and parents. Admission is free. Flyers, writing contest info, links. Guests TBA. |
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Into the West Presents: Tolkien Festival 2008 - http://intothewest.org/tolkienfest.html
A one-day festival on Tolkien and Fantasy. Dealer's room, panels, dance, gaming (RPGs and CCGs). Money goes to support an annual charity. Sponsored by the University of Utah club "Into the West." Special Guests include Dr. Michael R. Collings, and Dr. Paul N. Hyde. |