Artists’ Alley Now Accepting Applications
We have just opened up applications for the Norwescon 35 Artists’ Alley!
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December ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? December’s Norwescon 35 planning meeting will be held Saturday, December 10th, 2011.
2012 Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Festival Program Announced
For the third year running, Norwescon is proud to co-sponsor the EMP Museum’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Festival (or SFFSFF for short).
Dances and Google+
Two updates in the world of Norwescon 35 have manifested recently: more info on our dances, and our debut on Google+!
Hilton Hotel Update
We’ve just received an update from the Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center with some special incentives for Norwescon attendees!
Hotel Update
As of yesterday morning, the Norwescon room block at the DoubleTree hotel is sold out. Never fear, however! We are in the process of working with other hotels in the area, and will be updating the hotel page with information as we receive it.
Single Pattern Contest Info Posted
We’ve just posted the Single Pattern Contest info and rules!
Suites Going Fast!
Still thinking about reserving a suite for parties or larger get-togethers during Norwescon 35? Don’t put it off for long! Suites are reserving fast — right now, all Lakeside and Presidential suites are _sold out_! Parlor and Family suites are still available.
Advertise in the Norwescon 35 Program Book
The Norwescon Program Book is distributed to 3,000+ members during the convention each year. This approximately 75 page document is produced on high-gloss paper in color and black and white and features information about our Guests of Honor, panelists, pros, the programming schedule for the convention, artwork and more. Ad space is available in the Norwescon 35 Program Book.
Suite Reservations Now Open
As of November 1st, we are now accepting suite reservations for Norwescon 35!
Scheduled Gaming Update
Games already scheduled for NWC35: Cthulhu Tech RPG, Poo The Card Game, Nuts!, The Impossible Machine, Hecho, Cambria, Hibernia, Globalization, The Target, Betrayal at the House on the Hill, Cutthroat Caverns, Cleopatra, 7 Wonders, Dominion, Mansions of Madness, Elder Sign, Dominant Species, Kingsburg, Stoneage, Battlelore, and Memoir ’44.
Norwescon 35 Spotlight Publisher: DAW Books
Norwescon is pleased to announce DAW Books as our Spotlight Publisher for Norwescon 35! Founded in 1971 by veteran paperback editor Donald A. Wollheim, along with his wife, Elsie B. Wollheim, DAW Books was the first publishing company ever devoted exclusively to science fiction and fantasy.
November ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? November’s Norwescon 35 planning meeting will be held Saturday, November 5th, 2011.
2011 Best of Western Washington
Thanks to your support and votes, Norwescon has been voted #11 in the Best Local Event category of the 2011 Best of Western Washington competition.
Art Show and Lobby Tables Info and Con Hours Posted
Three more updates landed over this past weekend: Art Show and Lobby Table info and registration, and convention hours.
Masquerade Info Posted
Costumers — have you been considering your costumes for the Norwescon 35 Saturday Night Masquerade? You’ll be pleased to know that we have just posted this year’s rules, information, and entry forms for the big Saturday night event, including the Children’s Masquerade!
Writers’ Workshop and Dealers’ Room Info Posted
Over the weekend, two new pages went live: Information for the Writers’ Workshop and the Dealers’ Room.
October ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? October’s Norwescon 35 planning meeting will be held Saturday, October 8th, 2011.
Book your hotel room now!
It was announced at yesterday’s ConCom volunteer meeting that the block of rooms reserved for Norwescon’s use at the Doubletree hotel is already 90% full! While it’s great to see that many of you planning ahead, it does mean that we’re expecting to completely book the hotel quite soon. If you’ve been considering getting a … Read more
September ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? September’s Norwescon 35 planning meeting will be held Saturday, September 17th, 2011.