MEMBERSHIPS
$60 AT THE DOOR
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For more information, visit Memberships at norwescon.org.
NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT REGISTRATION - CASH AND CREDIT CARD ONLY
If you pay for your membership with PAYPAL, please bring proof of payment with you to
the convention.
THANK YOU!
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ConCom Meeting Dates & Times
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Saturdays:
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12
January 9
February 20
March 20
Exec Team Meeting:
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
General ConCom Meeting:
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Post Meeting Social:
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
For more information visit Staff/Volunteers at norwescon.org
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Hotel Info
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THE NORWESCON ROOM BLOCK AT THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL IS SOLD OUT!
We have arranged for a Norwescon rate at the DoubleTree's sister hotel:
Hilton Seattle Airport & Convention Center
17620 International Blvd
SeaTac, Washington
Rate:
$129.00 per night
Group/Convention Code:
NOR
Reservations:
206-244-4800
or
reserve your room online.
For more information visit Hotel at norwescon.org.
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Convention Hours
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The convention Hours are now posted on the website:
Art Auction
Art Show
Artists Alley
Cloak Room
Con Office
Con Security
Dealers Room
Gaming, Open
Gaming, Scheduled
Hospitality
Registration
Volunteer Lounge
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Norwescon Information Network
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Staying up to date on what's happening with Norwescon
has never
been easier!
News at norwescon.org
(RSS feed)
Forums at norwescon.org
Google Group
Facebook
Live Journal
Twitter
Flickr
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The Norwescon eNewsletter
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The eNewsletter is an online publication that is made available to Norwescon members and friends of the convention. In other words, anyone can sign up to receive the eNewsletter!
If you have any questions about your membership status, please email the Member Services Department.
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Norwescon eNewsletter
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March 2010
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NORWESCON 33 BANQUET - You're invited!
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Thursday, April 1, 20105PM - 7PM$30 per personPre-registration form and payment
are due by
March 25, 2010
Kick off the convention in the company of Norwescon 33's Guests of Honor and other special guests! Awards will be given, exciting announcements will be made, delicious food will be eaten, prizes will be won (by you)!
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PROGRAMMING UPDATE
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Guests of Honor
One more reminder of our amazing GoH lineup!
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GUIDE TO SPECIAL EVENTS
For more information visit norwescon.org
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Maxi's Lounge
We're taking Barcon to a whole new level... to the 14th floor to be exact. Maxi's Lounge will be open exclusively to Norwescon members on Friday and Saturday nights!
Friday| 10:00pm - 2:00pmWeird Tales sponsors the inaugural night in Maxi's Lounge and promise you a thrilling time! More infoSaturday | 9:00pm - 2:00pmStar Trek Phoenix takes you where no con-goer has gone before! More info
Maxi's Lounge only admits con-goers who are age 21 and older with ID and Norwescon badge. No exceptions.
DancesThursday | 9:00pm-2:00pm | Grand 3Tour
of a House of Horrors with DJ Irah Friday | 9:00pm-2:00pm | Grand 2 & 3Thunderdome!
with DJ Girly Girl and DJ Black Maru Saturday | 10:00pm-3:00am | Grand 2 & 3Saturday
Night Hoedown with mc300baud More info Zombie Invasion!Thursday is Zombie Day at Norwescon"Thrill the World, Thrill Norwescon" as you join your fellow  undead and dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller", attend the Zombie 101 panel, and Zombie Walk your way to the Tour of a House of Horrors dance for a little snack. More info
Scavenger Hunt
Begins Friday at 11:00pm and ends on Sunday at 12:00pmGrab your
list, hear the rules, and then run amok through the Con, gathering
items as you spot them! The winner receives a full paid membership to Norwescon 34. More info
Fannish
Fetish Fashion Show
Friday | 9:00pm-11:00pm | Evergreen 1/2
This year there is magic in
the air, mystery around the corner,
Tempting Tarts Burlesque and a few surprises hidden up our sleeves
(or is that tucked away snug under that bustier?).
18 years and older. More info
M atch GameFriday | 9:00pm-1:00am | Cascade 9/10Back by popular demand! Kevin Standlee brings his very popular sci-fi rendition of Match Game to Norwescon 33. Cash prizes! More info
501st Legion Charity EventSaturday | 10:00am-5:00pm
| Rotunda 2Have
your picture taken with Darth Vader
and/or Storm Troopers on the Death Star! Have your photo printed out on the spot. Proceeds benefit Clarion West Writers Workshop.
More info
Babel
Saturday | 6:00pm | Presidential Suite
The USS Aurora, part of
Region 5 of STARFLEET: the Star Trek
International Fan Association, Inc. will be hosting a social for the
various sci-fi clubs and fans of the greater Seattle area. More info
Masquerade Saturday | 8:00pm-10:00pm
| Grand 2/3The Masquerade is back and
will be
better than ever! Click for Masquerade rules and informationNorwescon Masquerade
Kid's Parade
Saturday
night | 8:00pm | Cascade 5
Have a Padawan learner in
the family? Or a Crusader knight? A fairy princess who wants to show
off her wings? Bring them to the Norwescon Children's Masquerade!
More infoQueer Eye for the... Con GoerSaturday | 9:00pm | Maxi's Ballroom (14th floor)
Enjoy
a night of speed dating and LGBT/Alt.-friendly games! Plus the Tempting Tarts Burlesque will tantalize you with
their sci-fi based burlesque. More info
The Sunday Fannish Flea
Market
 Sunday
| 10am - 2pm | Grand 3The
Fannish Flea Market is a four hour
flea market which will feature attendees selling and trading fannish
related items.
More info
Midnight
Movies
Click for Midnight Movie schedule
Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament
Thursday, Friday and SaturdayClick for Poker Tournament schedule
Gaming
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THE PHILIP K. DICK AWARDS
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The nominees for the 2009 Philip K. Dick Award are:
BITTER ANGELS by C. L. Anderson
(Ballantine Books/Spectra)
THE PRISONER by Carlos J. Cortes*
(Ballantine Books/Spectra)
THE REPOSSESSION MAMBO by Eric Garcia
(Harper)
THE DEVIL'S ALPHABET by Daryl Gregory*
(Del Rey)
CYBERABAD DAYS by Ian McDonald*
(Pyr)
CENTURIES AGO AND VERY FAST by Rebecca Ore (Aqueduct Press)
PROPHETS by S. Andrew Swann *
(DAW Books)
* Nominees who will be in attendance.
First
prize and any special citations will be announced at the awards presentation and dessert reception. This event is open to all who would like to attend. More info
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INFO TABLE - Stop by, say hello, eat some brains...
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Thursday - Saturday | 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday | 10:00am-4:00pm
Located across from Registration
Here are a few reasons why you should stop by the Info Table this year:
- Eat a brain for charity on Thursday! Proceeds go to Clarion West Writers Workshop and get a ribbon that says (appropriately) "I Ate a Brain for Charity"
- Peacebonding
- Schedule and programming updates
- Owner's tags and license
- Directions
- View the Single Pattern Contest entries (Friday and Saturday)
- Surprises!
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EXHIBITOR UPDATE
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Art Show, Dealers Room & Lobby Tables
The Art Show is full, the Dealers Room is packed and the Lobby Tables are spoken for! Check out the exhibitor lists:
Artist Alley
Artist Alley still has room for you! We welcome a wide
range of crafts and artists who are willing to
share their skills and knowledge with other con-goers. More info
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VOLUNTEERS - It's not to late to get involved!
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 Join the over 200 volunteers who make Norwescon run smoothly each year.
- Volunteer pre-convention setting up on Wednesday, March 31 starting at 10AM.
- Volunteer even just a small amount of your time to work at the convention. Every hour helps tremendously!
You can sign up early or stop by Olympic 2 during the convention to sign up.
By volunteering you can earn cool prizes, share in some of the
behind the scenes fun, and compete for great rewards! And don't forget
that by volunteering your time, you also get some great food and
privileges at the convention, and during the summer at the Volunteer Picnic too! Take a look at the organizational structure to find an area that interests you. Contact us today! |
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Norwescon 33 is just 2 weeks away!
