ConFusion (convention)

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ConFusion
Status Active
Genre Science fiction
Location Michigan
Country Flag of the United States United States
First held 1974
Organizer The Stilyagi Air Corps
Ann Arbor Science Fiction Association
Official website

ConFusion is an annual science fiction convention organized by the Stilyagi Air Corps and its parent organization, the Ann Arbor Science Fiction Association. Commonly, it is held the third weekend of January. It is the oldest science fiction convention in Michigan, a regional, general SF con similar to Windycon and Lunacon. The programming consists of panels on science fiction and fantasy literature, media, science, society, art, costuming, etc. with discussions by authors, scientists, fans, and artists. There is a large filk music track, board and roleplaying games, KidFusion, a track of programming specifically for kids, and a masquerade or costume contest.

ConFusion is primarily known for throwing a good party, so the nights are as busy as the days, with dances on Friday & Saturday, separate consuites for smokers and non-smokers, and the ClubFusion party, as well as room parties hosted by other conventions, WorldCon bids, and local clubs.

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[edit] History

The Ann Arbor Relax-i-con was founded in 1974, and the name was changed to ConFusion for the next year because of interest in Cold fusion at the University of Michigan and a technology spin-off company in the area. There has been an ongoing conscious effort to come up with confusing names, starting with that first and/or second event, ConFusion 13... up until the 24th/25th con in 1997, ConFusion-17.


[edit] Upcoming convention

The next convention, High Voltage ConFusion, will be held January 18-20, 2008, at the Detroit-Troy Marriott in Troy, Michigan. Scheduled guests include art GoH Carl Lundgren, toastmaster John Scalzi, science GoH Kevin M. Dunn, music GoH Throwing Toasters, and fan Guests of Honor the Roaming Pirate Party.

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