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Title: Space City Con Houston
Post by: Zardoz on June 03, 2013, 08:45:14 PM
Hey guys, since I know a lot of us are into Sci-Fi stuff as well as faire, so I thought I'd plug the sci-fi convention I work with, Space City Con. Our con is coming up on August 2 - 4, 2013, in the lovely Westchase Marriott on the west side of Houston. This is a geek festival, so anything that comes to mind when you think of different sci-fi genres can probably be found! We have panels, costumes, artists & authors, comics, celebs, videos, discussions, a masquerade, concerts, RPGs, CCGs, table-top games, LARP, and board games... the list goes on! We also have the pleasure of hosting many Texas fanclubs of various genres.

http://www.spacecitycon.com/ (http://www.spacecitycon.com/)

Among our celeb guests are Sylvester McCoy (the 7th Doctor), Jewel Staite (Kaylee from Firefly), John de Lancie , Walter Keonig, Robert Picardo, and Tim Russ (Star Trek), Gil 'Buck Rogers' Gerard, and Sandahl Bergman (Conan), just to name a few!

We also have some great artists, writers, and media guests,
see the full list here; http://www.spacecitycon.com/guests.html (http://www.spacecitycon.com/guests.html)

I hope to see some of you at our convention, it's gonna be a huge event!
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: nolekhan on June 03, 2013, 09:25:48 PM
We had a great time last year, looking forward to this one.
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: Breandan on June 06, 2013, 02:43:22 PM
I'll be there as a guest :D

...and fanboying after Jim Butcher and Jewel Staite  ;D
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: nolekhan on June 06, 2013, 03:52:05 PM
I undertook a dangerous quest in my storage unit for a Dresden novel because of Butcher's upcoming arrival.
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: dbaldock on June 06, 2013, 05:44:48 PM
Mmmmmmmmm, Jewel Staite!!!
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: JackGonzo, MD on July 21, 2013, 07:43:08 PM
Will see you guys on Saturday
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: dbaldock on July 23, 2013, 10:09:36 PM
I've purchased my "Jewel Staite VIP Membership" Ticket for Space City Con, and have asked to take a Vacation Day Off on Friday, 02-Aug-13.

See y'all either Friday or Saturday.

Take Care,
David Baldock
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: Breandan on July 25, 2013, 04:32:00 PM
I've got a panel on the science of science fiction Friday at 5pm, running the game that night, and a panel on Saturday. Other than that, if I'm not at my table, check Jim's, Jewel's, or Sandahl Bergman's :D
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: Bonny Pearl on July 25, 2013, 06:21:33 PM
Went to my first Comicon this year.  Just might have to make it my first visit to this too.  :)
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: JackGonzo, MD on July 25, 2013, 08:06:34 PM
Quote from: Breandan on July 25, 2013, 04:32:00 PM
I've got a panel on the science of science fiction Friday at 5pm, running the game that night, and a panel on Saturday. Other than that, if I'm not at my table, check Jim's, Jewel's, or Sandahl Bergman's :D

What's the Saturday panel?
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: William the Braveheart on July 26, 2013, 03:06:17 PM
Quote from: nolekhan on June 06, 2013, 03:52:05 PM
I undertook a dangerous quest in my storage unit for a Dresden novel because of Butcher's upcoming arrival.
I've been injured during dangerous quests in my storage trying to find something I needed all of a sudden. They do serve the useful purpose of keeping your X from stealing all your stuff though, which is a good thing.
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: Breandan on July 30, 2013, 01:41:10 PM
Quote from: JackGonzo, MD on July 25, 2013, 08:06:34 PM
What's the Saturday panel?
Independent Tabletop RPG Design in a World of MMOs :)
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: KiltedPrivateer on August 04, 2013, 03:48:21 PM
My father in law and I visited the con on Saturday.  The first for both of us.  We had a good time.  I saw many familiar faces, some of which I was able to talk to for a short time or at least say hi.  My friend's son and I had a chance to visit the table top gaming room and join a game.  Also a new experience for me and it was a lot of fun.  The guy leading the story made the game experience.  He was fun and knowledgeable, and above all, patient with us noobs.

There was a rumor over heard of the this con coming back in January.  Anyone else hear this?
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: JackGonzo, MD on August 04, 2013, 08:59:23 PM
Yes, there was a banner up in the lobby I saw
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: KiltedPrivateer on August 05, 2013, 07:44:13 AM
Completely missed the banner.

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Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: Zardoz on August 06, 2013, 12:40:00 AM
Quote from: KiltedPrivateer on August 04, 2013, 03:48:21 PM

There was a rumor over heard of the this con coming back in January.  Anyone else hear this?

WINTER IS COMING!  Space City Con Winter! January 3 - 5 , 2014!
First guest announcement; Jason Momoa . 

Meanwhile , feast your eyes....
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/Spacecitycon2013/001_zpse26c6e0b.jpg) (http://s251.photobucket.com/user/olmark/media/Spacecitycon2013/001_zpse26c6e0b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: Breandan on August 06, 2013, 01:21:33 AM
I worked so hard my fingers bled... honestly! I had no fun whatsoever, truth!


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1003044_687029751312537_1099627192_n.jpg)


;D
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: JackGonzo, MD on August 06, 2013, 03:12:19 PM
I kept going by to see you Breandan and you were always away lol
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: Bonny Pearl on August 06, 2013, 03:49:10 PM
LOL looks like y'all had a horrible time!
Title: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: Breandan on August 07, 2013, 04:08:41 AM
best bet if I'm not at my table- wait five minutes. Nine times out of ten I am making a quick run somewhere and will be right back :D

Logistics were a PITA with two tables in two different areas and being short two minions. So, I had to run books back and forth and handle credit card sales from the company table.
Title: Re: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: KiltedPrivateer on August 07, 2013, 07:28:38 AM
Quote from: Zardoz on August 06, 2013, 12:40:00 AM

Meanwhile , feast your eyes....
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/Spacecitycon2013/001_zpse26c6e0b.jpg) (http://s251.photobucket.com/user/olmark/media/Spacecitycon2013/001_zpse26c6e0b.jpg.html)

What a lucky dog.

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Title: Re: Re: Space City Con Houston
Post by: KiltedPrivateer on August 07, 2013, 07:29:35 AM
Quote from: Breandan on August 07, 2013, 04:08:41 AM
best bet if I'm not at my table- wait five minutes. Nine times out of ten I am making a quick run somewhere and will be right back :D

Logistics were a PITA with two tables in two different areas and being short two minions. So, I had to run books back and forth and handle credit card sales from the company table.

I never did see you either, and that place ain't that big.

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