http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl_4vGDSx
Meeting Room: Crispus Attucks
- Agenda for the Convention Committee Meeting
- Space Allocation is the focus of this meeting...
Con Com meetings are open to the public. Please come if you'd like to get involved, or find out more about how Arisia works.
Free parking is available on nearby streets, and there will be parking passes for the garage.
Arisia's meeting schedule can be found at: http://arisia.org/calendar (or you can add it to your Google Calendar).
ARISIA's RELAXACON is:
a relaxing way to enjoy the company of one another.
AN OPEN INVITATION: make known your ideas for programs at Relaxacon 2008.
Send your ideas, suggestions, and comments by replying here, or by sending private email to relaxacon@arisia.org. If you make a suggestion, be prepared to back it up with your body, i.e. run the panel, host the game, bring your bike, your PS2 or 3, your DDR pads, etc.
Here are some of the suggestions we have already gathered:
Biking: Group roll around the Cape of Cod
Hiking: Group stroll up the beach
Beach Blanket Bingo: we'll bring the Bingo you bring your beach blanket
BeyBlade Challenge: "Let 'ere rip!" Loads of silly fun battling each other with tops.
Rock'em-Sock'em Robots Challenge: A competition for the strong of thumb!
Dance Dance Revolution: Just for fun, a dancing good time.
Discussion Groups: You pose the question, deep thought will commence... or not.
Board Games my mom played with me: Parchisi, Chinese Checkers, more...
SMOF: what or who is a Secret Master of Fandom?
Video Games my kids will probably think I'm a Dweeb for liking come 2020
COME! FIND OUT what ARISIA is all about, outside the confines of our annual convention. Register for only $15 for the weekend. (Other information available at the website http://corp.arisia.org/Relaxacon)
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My latest show (#26a May 2008) is now on-line from ARISIA 2008. It was the panel NON-GENRE FILMS THAT FANS LOVE.
This was a popular panel with suggestions from both the panel members and the audience. I have provided a list of the films mentioned.
http://n1jdu.org/Fandom/Sci_Fi_Fandom_26
There is a link to the streaming Real Player video, and a link to the audio only mp3.
Richard
http://bostonfandom.org
Say there will be three of us, who will need either two separate sleeping areas coming to Arisia next year. What's cheaper all together, to go with a suite, or regular but adjoining rooms? What if a fourth person (and third separate sleeping area, couch might be okay) were added? What's cheaper then?
I figure the Hyatt's got info on its website, but that things change for the con.
Many familiar faces from Arisia have been working on SOS this year. The
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palmwiz, for instance, might look familiar to a few of you. ;-) Also, roozle, cintyber, muffyjo, and kirkcudbright, to name a few. If you're a fan of SOS and enjoy visiting studios each year, perhaps you might like to lend a hand to its running, too? Every year thousands of visitors see hundreds of artists in their studios, and the event to pulled off by the efforts of scores of volunteers. But the artists who help run the event are all in their studios the whole time! We could use a few dozen supporters who are not opening their studios, and who could help out for an hour or so during the hours of SOS.
If this might be you, please drop me a line for more information.
Hundreds of Somerville Artists thank you!
Have Fun,
Rachel Mello
Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator,
Somerville Open Studios
volunteer @ somervilleopenstudios . org
The last weekend of MAY!!!
Friday May 30th to Sunday June 1.
PLEASE JOIN US!!! We are nearing sell-out! Sign-up NOW!
You know you like us, now get to know us!
Where: The Corsair & Cross Rip Motels on CAPE COD! Dennis Port, Cape Cod, MA
Cost: $15/weekend or $10 Friday or Saturday (half price for children, ages 5-21) This helps to defray the cost of the Con Den, where we'll have quite a lot of food!!!
To register for the Relaxacon via PayPal, go to http://corp.arisia.org/RelaxaconReg (please be sure to fill in the “Name of Membership” field during checkout, especially if buying more than one membership).
Arisia Corporate is hosting this "Relaxacon" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relaxacon) This is an opportunity for us to get together without having to do any convention work. You know you like us, now get to know us!
- Activities can Include (depending on your wallet and the weather):
- Talking, Gaming, TV viewing, Talking, Gaming, etc.
Con Den (with food and drinks - a cross between a Con Suite and a Staff Den)
Movies (perhaps a marathon Hugo Nominees viewing session?)
Pools (indoor and outdoor) and Jacuzzi
Child play area
Beach, swimming, jogging
Explore the Cape (see www.capecodchamber.org)
Local trips (Provincetown?) & hikes & other sights
Whale watch
Nearby shopping, restaurants
Free Wifi Access (this was very popular last year!)
Talking, Gaming, TV viewing, Talking, Gaming, etc.
This is meant as a get together for Arisia Staff, Arisia Volunteers, friends of Arisia, and others interested in Arisia. What you should bring: Money for your additional food / drink needs. Games to share and play. Beach stuff, including your swimsuit and beach ball! Gaming consoles, if you want to get a video game going, bring your Wii or your PS3.
In order to provide food / drink for the Con Den, the cost is $15 for the weekend or $10 for Friday or Saturday. Sunday is free as it is a half day, and we're only going to have the space for breakfast
Children under 5 are free and between 5 and 21 are half price. No babysitting is provided, so parents are responsible for their own children. ESPECIALLY BECAUSE OF THE ACCESS TO THE BEACH AND POOLS.
To register for the Relaxacon itself via PayPal, you can go to http://corp.arisia.org/RelaxaconReg (please be sure to fill in the “Name of Membership” field during checkout, especially if buying more than one membership).
Corsair and Cross Rip Motels
1-800-332-2279 or 1-508-398-2279
http://www.corsaircrossrip.com/
Sleeping rooms are only $95 per night! Special requests (Oceanfront, etc.) are $25 extra per night. YOU NEED TO CALL TO MAKE A RESERVATION, and SEND IN A CHECK!!! Mention Arisia and send your check for one night, made out to "Corsair & Cross Rip" directly to them at:
41 Chase Avenue
Dennisport, MA 02639.
The balance is paid by credit card, cash or check at check-in. Deposit is refundable (less a $25 fee) up until May 14th. ROOMS ARE SELLING FAST, GET YOUR RESERVATION IN TODAY!!!
The Corsair and Cross Rip are two-story motel style properties without elevators. Those with access requirements should be sure to request a room on the first floor.
Please note also that the hospitality house and all rooms at the Corsair and Cross Rip are non-smoking. Smoking is allowed outside only.
If you have any questions please email relaxacon@arisia.org.
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arisia 2008, has been posted.Contained therein you’ll find videographic evidence of the treacherous Scaling of Mount Arisia, complete with a delightful interview with the ever entertaining
capybaron , aka Robert Luoma. You will also find yourself witnessing selected snippets of the Mad Scientist Laugh Contest.The inmates in charge of this particular asylum were Mark A. Mandel (immoderator), Howard Beatman, Mario di Giacomo and zyxwvut , aka Eric “in the Elevator” Zuckerman. By the way, if you're interested in the insane entirety of the Mad Scientist Laugh Contest, please drop me a note. Only one interview this time around, so I think I’ve strayed from original premise of presenting to you my favorite part of conventions, my fellow fans. Look for more of that sort of content in future episodes, from Balticon, Readercon, Gaylaxicon , Denvention, and the Totally Normal Event.
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A Jayne (Firefly) cosplayer talked about a product called "smooth on" by a brand named "oomu." I'd really like to work with the stuff, but I can't find a retailer. Can someone please point me in the right direction? Thanks!
I know budgeting is an issue, but if someone had an in with a local act like Freezepop, etc., perhaps we could get someone for a reasonable rate.
Thoughts? Practicalities? Logistical problems?
I feel like I ask you all too many questions, but I'm a curious sort, forgive me!
Thanks
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So if you live in The Frozen North ( ie Vermont/NH/UpperNY/Quebec ) or don't mind making a trip across vast swathes of arctic tundra, please join us April 4th, 5th, and 6th (Friday 1pm to Sunday 5pm) to huddle around the flames of our fires and play games. Hope to see you there.
http://www.northeastwars.com/
PS if posting regarding other cons is not cool, then please let me know and I will cry out Mea Culpa and flog myself with an intertube!
Go to our registration page to be a part of Arisia '09 - The Fabric of Science Fiction.
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- Music:"We Go On" - WDW Epcot
Both will be attending the best science fiction convention in Western Mass - Pi-Con!
You can check out Cory's announcement on his web site.
Come, register early and join Cory, Randall and our other guests Jeff Mach, the creator of Wicked Faire and author Jen Williams at Pi-Con the weekend of August 22-24 in West Springfield, MA.
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If you were a Sherpa for the "Climbing Mt. Arisia" event, I'd like to find out your name.
I'm working on a video about Arisia 2007 in which that event figures prominently, and I'd like to ID you (if you'd like).
In particular, there was a gent at the bottom in a somewhat Nehru styled shirt, and another gent 1/2 way up with a backpack and a couple of trekking poles.
You can contact me through LJ.
Thanks! See you in 2008.
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Longtime Sri Lanka resident wrote more than 100 books, including ‘2001’
Science-fiction author Arthur C. Clarke has died at the age of 90 after suffering breathing problems, an aide says.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Arthur C. Clarke, a visionary science fiction writer who won worldwide acclaim with more than 100 books on space, science and the future, died Wednesday in his adopted home of Sri Lanka, an aide said. He was 90.
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