To those of you familiar with the Linux and Free/Open Source community Think of a weekend long Linux Users Group meeting with hundreds of other geeks, which also just happens to have nationally acclaimed guests, a LAN party, its own wireless network, hotel room parties, lots of folks talking about Science Fiction and Fantasy, a place to buy cool t-shirts and buttons and such, amateur singing, anime, a costume contest, and free caffeine and snacks always available.
To those of you familiar with Science Fiction conventions Imagine all the convention features you know and love, with the
addition of wireless internet access, computer game tournaments, people who know
about online publishing / books on demand / digital art, a programming
track involving computing topics and another one focusing
on the crossover between Science Fiction and computing. Imagine seeing your favorite creative visionaries meet the innovators who are creating the future you read about in SF.
Tech Guest of Honor: Jono Bacon, Ubuntu Community Manager for Canonical
Tech Guest of Honor: Benjamin Mako Hill - Debian/GNU, MIT Media Lab, Free Software Foundation, Ubuntu, Wikimedia
Author Guest of Honor: Vernor Vinge, Multiple Hugo winning science fiction author, computing visionary
Author Guest of Honor: Tamora Pierce, fantasy author, co-founder of Sheroes Central
Webcomics Guest of Honor: Randall Munroe of xkcd Gaming Guest of Honor: Keith Baker, creator of Ebberon world for Dungeons and Dragons
Hack of Honor: The Giant Singing Tesla Coils
Smos dinner tonight in Monroe, 7pm. Family friendly. Email for directions: sparrow48161@gmail.com
Weather permitting, bring towels and swimsuits for the in ground pool, bring marshmallows and skewers for the fire pit. There is space in the yard for outdoor gaming. Frisbies, badminton, etc, welcome. Table top gaming and possibly some rockband in the weather keeps us in doors. BYOB, although the Tiki Bar will be serving a select few beverages, including water, soda and a limited supply of beer. Serving burgers and portabello mushrooms on the grill, with fruit and veggi salads. If you want to bring something, sides are welcome, especially dessert :)
As usual, Michigan Weather is being tricky. Plan accordingly and stay safe.
Questions can be directed to myself, Tim Slovik, Matt Arnold or James Hice.
Hope to see everyone there tonight!!!
-Sparrow
(BTW: If you need to speak to James or I about any Penguicon news before September this would be your best opportunity.)
So as promised here is the SMOS update. The SMOS starts at 7pm in wonderful Wyandotte. Email (limeyATpenguiconDOTorg) for the address.
If you are new to the community you may be wondering what a SMOS dinner is. Lets start with SMOS, it stands for: Secret Masters Of Smos
The SMOS dinner is a cornerstone of the community, this is where Penguicon happens. Ideas are hatched here amongst bull sessions. We game, eat drink and be merry.
Being a community event, we ask the community to help out SMOS dinners are potluck. Penguicon provides a main course, everyone brings a dish to pass.
This weekend's dinner will be picnic themed, burgers (veggie and non) and dogs. Weather providing there will be bonfire Maybe some horseshoes or bocce'.
NEWS RELEASE Tuesday, May 11, 2010 For Immediate Release
The Sarnia Library Presents: A Day With Authors GenreCon 2010
Sarnia, ON – GenreCon, a free literary convention featuring several mystery, science fiction, horror and fantasy authors, returns to Sarnia Library on Saturday, May 15, 2010.
Providing fans and local writers with the opportunity to talk with other genre fans and writers, GenreCon presents a wide range of panels on writing, reading and publishing genre fiction, including mystery, horror, fantasy and science fiction. There will also be panels on anime and manga, a free film program of anime movies on the big screen in the Library Theatre, book signings and books for sale. ( Read more... )
A couple quick words. In case you don't know me I'm Limey, Conchair for 2011. Hey folks, I like you, am trying to find my way back to real life. For me the hardest thing about con is coming home. With Penguicon it is a bit easier, since we have a year round convention. Preparations are already being made for next year. At closing ceremonies I mentioned the importance of community, with that thought in mind I would like to announce two events. First I would like to announce the newest little penguin. Our web guy Muteid10t and krisb_77 had a beautiful baby girl. Congratulations !! Please send them well wishes. Second, There will be a SMOS dinner on May 15th in Wyandotte. Please contact me for information, the details of the plan have not been solidified. If you would like host a SMOS please contact me. (limeyone885 at gmail) I will pass the information on to our community manager. As you may know the SMOS is the cornerstone of the Penguicon community. If you are looking to expand your convention experience, this is where you want to be. Eat, drink, play some games and talk to your fellow con-goers. Well, I am expecting a flood of emails, so I gotta go for now. I hope to see you on the 15th.
