ArmadilloCon

ArmadilloCon
Status Active
Genre Science fiction
Venue Doubletree Hotel Austin
Location Austin, Texas
Country United States
First held 1979
Organizer Fandom Association of Central Texas
Filing status 501(c)(3)
Attendance 400[1]
Official website armadillocon.org

ArmadilloCon is a science fiction convention held annually in Austin, Texas, USA, since 1979.[2][3] As the second longest running science fiction convention in Texas, it is sponsored by the Fandom Association of Central Texas and is known for its emphasis on literary science fiction.[4] ArmadilloCon was traditionally held in mid-October during the weekend of the Texas-OU football game, but moved to a late-summer/early-fall weekend in 1998. The 33rd annual convention was held in the Renaissance Hotel Austin from August 26-28, 2011.[5] Organizers have announced plans to hold ArmadilloCon 34 in July 2012 and hold the 2013 event as a "relaxicon" due to the 71st World Science Fiction Convention to be held in San Antonio that year.[5]

Contents

Traditions of ArmadilloCon

ArmadilloCon generally focuses on literary science-fiction, with guests of honor typically being up-and-coming writers.[6] Unique programming includes a "Fannish Feud" which has been held regularly since ArmadilloCon 4 in 1982, frequently hosted by Pat Cadigan, Walter Jon Williams, and Rhonda Eudaly. The convention also often ends with a story reading by Howard Waldrop.[4]

Past conventions

Upcoming convention

References

  1. ^ George, Patrick (2008-08-17). "Homegrown ArmadilloCon keeps the focus on books". Austin American-Statesman. http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/08/17/0817armadillocon.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=52. Retrieved 2008-08-16. 
  2. ^ Nawotka, Edward (April 24, 2008). "Nebula Awards puts Austin and Texas writers at center of science fiction world". Dallas Morning News. http://www.guidelive.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/books/stories/DN-scifi_0424gl.ART.State.Edition1.46cfb13.html. Retrieved August 16, 2008. 
  3. ^ a b George, Patrick (August 17, 2008). "ArmadilloCon Still Has Read on Sci-Fi 30 Years In". Austin American Statesman. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AASB&p_theme=aasb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=122A3CD84A90CDB0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM. 
  4. ^ a b c Whittaker, Richard (August 15, 2008). "Going Home to the Armadillo: After 30 years, the song remains the same at ArmadilloCon, Texas' favorite sci-fi convention". The Austin Chronicle. http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid:661025. Retrieved August 16, 2008. 
  5. ^ a b c Whittaker, Richard (August 26, 2011). "Steam Versus Cyber at ArmadilloCon". The Austin Chronicle. http://www.austinchronicle.com/blogs/books/2011-08-26/steam-versus-cyber-at-armadillocon/. Retrieved August 26, 2011. 
  6. ^ "Official ArmadilloCon Website". http://www.fact.org/dillo/. Retrieved July 11, 2009. 
  7. ^ Aiken, Wayne (September 1992). "Upcoming Conventions". Holy Temple of Mass Consumption (10). http://www.textfiles.com/magazines/HTOMC/htomc.010. 
  8. ^ Morris, Anne (August 15, 1999). "Sci-fi fans gear up for convention". Austin American-Statesman. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AASB&p_theme=aasb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0E9C2393C0DD27FB&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM. Retrieved March 30, 2010. 
  9. ^ "ArmadilloCon 2009". UpcomingCons.com. http://www.upcomingcons.com/upcomingcons/174-ArmadilloCon. Retrieved July 9, 2009. 
  10. ^ Jones, Kimberley (August 14, 2009). "News/Print". The Austin Chronicle. http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/column?oid=oid:821385. Retrieved August 14, 2009. 
  11. ^ Gross, Joe (August 21, 2010). "Keeping Lone Star literature weird: What makes Texas science fiction and fantasy different? Think Robert E. Howard's genre-busting work, and start where he left off.". Austin American-Statesman. http://www.statesman.com/life/books/keeping-lone-star-literature-weird-871876.html. Retrieved September 1, 2010. 
  12. ^ Cupp, Scott A. (August 18, 2010). "More Guests Than You Can Swing an Armadillo At". Missions Unknown. http://missionsunknown.com/2010/08/more-guests-than-you-can-swing-an-armadillo-at/. Retrieved September 1, 2010. 
  13. ^ Sterling, Bruce (August 20, 2010). "Dead Media Beat: sci-fi mag prints on clay tablets". Wired. http://www.wired.com/beyond_the_beyond/2010/08/dead-media-beat-sci-fi-mag-prints-on-clay-tablets/. Retrieved September 1, 2010. 
  14. ^ DeNardo, John (August 29, 2010). "EVENT REPORT: ArmadilloCon 32". SF Signal. http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2010/08/event-report-armadillocon-32/. Retrieved September 1, 2010. 
  15. ^ "ArmadilloCon becomes official sponsor of the 2011 World Horror Convention". World Horror Convention 2011. July 12, 2010. http://whc2011.org/2010/07/armadillocon-becomes-official-sponsor-of-the-2011-world-horror-convention/. Retrieved September 1, 2010. 

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