Space City Con Houston

[Zardoz]

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/

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

I hope to see some of you at our convention, it's gonna be a huge event!

[nolekhan]

We had a great time last year, looking forward to this one.

[Breandan]

I'll be there as a guest

...and fanboying after Jim Butcher and Jewel Staite 

[nolekhan]

I undertook a dangerous quest in my storage unit for a Dresden novel because of Butcher's upcoming arrival.

[dbaldock]

Mmmmmmmmm, Jewel Staite!!!

[JackGonzo, MD]

Will see you guys on Saturday

[dbaldock]

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

[Breandan]

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

[Bonny Pearl]

Went to my first Comicon this year.  Just might have to make it my first visit to this too. 

[JackGonzo, MD]

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

What's the Saturday panel?

[William the Braveheart]

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.

[Breandan]

What's the Saturday panel?

Independent Tabletop RPG Design in a World of MMOs

[KiltedPrivateer]

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?

[JackGonzo, MD]

Yes, there was a banner up in the lobby I saw

[KiltedPrivateer]

Completely missed the banner.

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[Zardoz]

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....

[Breandan]

I worked so hard my fingers bled... honestly! I had no fun whatsoever, truth!

[JackGonzo, MD]

I kept going by to see you Breandan and you were always away lol

[Bonny Pearl]

LOL looks like y'all had a horrible time!

[Breandan]

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

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.

[KiltedPrivateer]

Meanwhile , feast your eyes....

What a lucky dog.

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[KiltedPrivateer]

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

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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