Penguicon News

New Hotel, New Guests, New Blog by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-09-13 11:35

Penguicon 5.0 will be at the Troy Hilton in Troy, MI, April 20-22, with Bruce Schneier, Randy Milholland, John Kovalic, Elizabeth Bear, and Charlie Stross. The new blog on this website has been detailing progress as it occurs. Click the "Blog" button to read it.

Writer's Workshop by Ron Blanchett — last modified 2006-08-29 21:19

...Attention New Writers! Penguicon will host a SF/F Writing Workshop with program content each day of the convention. This workshop is open to new or unpublished genre fiction writers. Penguicon is readying a very special kind of workshop - one that they hope will be a meaningful experience for all its participants.

Network Gaming Requirements by Ron Blanchett — last modified 2006-08-29 21:20

We will be set up to host Counterstrike and Counterstrike Source. Those who plan to play must bring their own computer with a VALID AND UP-TO-DATE Steam account and an Ethernet (twisted-pair) NIC. We will provide host server and LAN hardware (switches and/or hubs).

Luke Ski to appear at Penguicon by Ron Blanchett — last modified 2006-08-29 21:21

Luke Ski's appearance at Star Wars Celbrations 3 has been canceled, so now he is able to accept our invation as a Nifty Guest of Honor!

Eugene Rodenberry, Guest of Honor by Ron Blanchett — last modified 2006-08-29 21:22

We now have Eugene Rodenberry Jr. too!

Peter Salus, Guest of Honor by Ron Blanchett — last modified 2006-08-29 21:23

When others see a setback we see an opportunity. Instead of having Dr. Peter Salus in 2006, we don't have to wait!

Dealer Room Full by Ron Blanchett — last modified 2006-08-29 21:25

Penguicon is pleased to announce that we have sold all of the tables in the dealer room.

Anatomy for the Fannish Artist by Ron Blanchett — last modified 2006-08-29 21:26

In a class called Anatomy for the Fannish Artist, Bill Kuehl will teach anatomy drawing from a live model.

News Feeds by Ron Blanchett — last modified 2006-08-29 21:27

Penguicon is now able to offer RSS news feeds.

Pre-Registration Is Now Closed by Ron Blanchett — last modified 2006-08-29 21:29

As of 11:59 PM on Friday April 8, 2005, Pre-Registraton is closed.

Guest of Honor Banquet Pre-Registration now Open by Ron Blanchett — last modified 2006-08-29 21:30

Pre-Registration for the Guest of Honor Banquet is now open.

Hotel Room Block Closes Tonight by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:32

 

Penguicon Ribbons are in by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:33

The ribbons are here, the ribbons are here! If you ordered ribbons to pass out at Penguicon, they have arrived.

Penguicon 3.0 Was A Great Success by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:34

 

Want Us To Get Free Run Of The Place? Book A Room. by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:35

If we meet our room block, we get fountain, greenery, pool, hot tub, and convention events in the atrium. A multistory Chaos Machine. With 24 hour access. So go book a room! We're so close to having a pool and hot tub at 3 a.m. Please?

Cafe Penguicon at ConFusion by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:36

 

Cafe Penguicon at ConClave a Big Success by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:37

Cafe Penguicon is a party which Penguicon holds in hotel suites at other conventions.

Author GOH Announcement, Sharon Lee & Steve Miller by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:38

Penguicon is pleased to announce its first Guest Of Honor acceptance for next years Penguicon 4.0 to be held on April 21-23. We'll be joined by the authors of the Liaden fantasy universe, Steve Miller and Sharon Lee.

Gaming GOH Announcement, Andy Looney by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:39

We're excited to announce that the genius game designer, activist, and former NASA programmer Andy Looney has accepted our invitation to be Gaming Guest of Honor for Penguicon 4.0!

Trouble Booking a Room, Read This. by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:40

Penguicon is now getting reports from people that they have been unable to book a room both over the phone and online and the hotel has told us that there are plenty of rooms left.

More Pictures of Penguicon by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:41

 

New Hotel for Penguicon 2006 by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:43

Penguicon 4.0 in 2006 will take place at the Livonia Holiday Inn Holidome.

Highlights from February 18th's Board meeting. -- Feb 20, 2006 by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:45

 

Dealer Registration Closed by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:47

Dealer registration is now closed! The Dealer Room is FULL!!

Penguicon 4.0 by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:48

Penguicon 4.0 Dates announced

Penguicon 4.0 Registration by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:50

Registration for Penguicon 4.0 is now open

Penguicon 4 Report by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:52

Penguicon 4 was a blast and we have photos, videos and audio to prove it!

Rate Increase Postponed by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:53

Due to a problem getting the mailer out on time, the registration rate increase from $35 to $40 has been postponed until February 28.

Tech GOH Announcement, Chris DiBona & Frank Hayes by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:54

We have two tech guests this year, Chris DiBona and Frank Hayes! And one of them doubles as a filk guest as well!

Penguicon 4.0 Website by admin — last modified 2006-08-29 21:55

Penguicon 4.0 website update