WisCon 40
posted May 9, 2016 12:47 PM RSS | iCal | +googleCal
Sat May 28 at 8:00 PM, Madison Concourse Hotel
1 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, USA (Map & Directions)
May 27-30: WisCon is a feminist scifi/fantasy convention celebrating its 40th year. This year's Guests of Honor are Sofia Samatar, Justine Larbalestier, and Nalo Hopkinson. There are discussion panels, structured activities, parties and events, $1 childcare, a Con Suite with an array of snacks, safer spaces for People of Color and for trans/genderqueer people, and a dedicated Quiet Place where you can catch your breath and decompress. In particular I'm working this year's Saturday night Tiptree Award charity auction - promises to be a fun show.
It's going to be a good time! The panels I've seen so far for this year look great.
As an FYI for MeFites in Madison who are considering attending but might not want a full-weekend con membership, you can get single-day memberships at the door. Friday and Monday's memberships are free (registration required) - you can find details at that link!
posted by dryad at 1:04 PM on May 11, 2016
As an FYI for MeFites in Madison who are considering attending but might not want a full-weekend con membership, you can get single-day memberships at the door. Friday and Monday's memberships are free (registration required) - you can find details at that link!
posted by dryad at 1:04 PM on May 11, 2016
This would be so fun. I hope I can make it! Thanks dryad for the heads up about single-day registration. :D
posted by nicodine at 11:20 AM on May 23, 2016
posted by nicodine at 11:20 AM on May 23, 2016
Yay seeing other MeFites!
The WisCon blog is chock-full of useful updates about free food, the pronoun stickers for badges, events, and more.
If you haven't been to WisCon before, the first-timers' dinner is a nice way to have a meal with others!
I'll be in Madison starting Thursday evening.
posted by brainwane at 4:42 PM on May 24, 2016
The WisCon blog is chock-full of useful updates about free food, the pronoun stickers for badges, events, and more.
If you haven't been to WisCon before, the first-timers' dinner is a nice way to have a meal with others!
I'll be in Madison starting Thursday evening.
posted by brainwane at 4:42 PM on May 24, 2016
I'm daytripping on Sunday-- should make the Guest of Honor reading, at least!
posted by yarntheory at 2:31 PM on May 27, 2016
posted by yarntheory at 2:31 PM on May 27, 2016
Thank you for getting this on my radar!
/me waves to anyone who was there, esp. in the emotional labor panel
posted by mimi at 5:05 AM on June 1, 2016
/me waves to anyone who was there, esp. in the emotional labor panel
posted by mimi at 5:05 AM on June 1, 2016
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For the literary, almost 100 readings from new & established authors (including SFF poetry). Gaming! A vid show and discussion. Panels from 8 to midnight! Meet intriguing folks from the Midwest and the world.
And because we can, a Hamilton sing-a-long.
posted by Jesse the K at 6:00 AM on May 10, 2016 [1 favorite]