News from Norwescon 37

In this issue!

March Staff Meeting
Thursday: Guest of Honor Banquet
Masquerade
Hotels Update
Sunday Event: Robotics Fair
Music Tech Training
Youth Track
Fannish Fetish Fashion Show

Guests of Honor

Writer Guest: Michael Moorcock
Artist Guest: Robert Gould
Science Guest: Catherine Plesko
Special Guest: Seanan McGuire
Costuming Guest: Anima! X
Spotlight Publisher: 47North

Photos and Bios

Phillip K. Dick Nominees

A CALCULATED LIFE by Anne Charnock (47North)
THE MAD SCIENTIST'S DAUGHTER by Cassandra Rose Clarke (Angry Robot)
SELF-REFERENCE ENGINE by Toh EnJoe, trans. Terry Gallagher (Haikasoru)
ANCILLARY JUSTICE by Ann Leckie (Orbit)
LIFE ON THE PRESERVATION by Jack Skillingstead (Solaris)
SOLARIS RISING 2: THE NEW SOLARIS BOOK OF SCIENCE FICTION edited by Ian Whates (Solaris)
COUNTDOWN CITY by Ben H. Winters (Quirk Books)

Artists & Exhibitors

Attending Pros
Art Show Participants
Artists' Alley
Dealers' Room
Lobby Tables

Events & Workshops

Dances
Fandance Film Festival
Fetish Fashion Show
Let's Make a Movie
Masquerade
Sunday Robotics Fair
Single Pattern Contest

Advertising Info

Swag Bags
Press Guidelines
Photos and Video
Posters and Banners

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News from Norwescon 37

Greetings!

Your friendly all-volunteer staff has been working hard to plan, organize, and create a fantastic convention for you this year! Our website is bursting with new updates, we've been posting like mad on social media, and we're getting excited for the best year yet. If you have not yet purchased your membership, preregistration closes March 16, 2014-after that day, registration will only be available at the door for $75!

Go to our memberships page right away to get all four days for only $70.

March ConCom Meeting: Saturday 3/8

Norwescon is always looking for volunteers, and it is never too late to get involved. Our monthly Convention Committee planning meeting is a great way to join the fun and find an open position that matches your skills!

Saturday, March 8th
Exec meeting: 10-Noon ConCom meeting: 1-5 p.m.
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport

Guest of Honor Banquet

Imagine having dinner with your favorite Guest of Honor. If you haven't picked up your ticket yet and need a bit more enticement, the menu for the evening is now posted.

Tickets can be purchased here.

Masquerade

We're excited by the prospect of some great costumes for this years Masquerade, with a theme of Elegance and Entropy. Have you started planning your entry? We have a great slate of Judges this year, and we know you will knock their socks off with your craftsmanship and performance quality.

If you have questions about participating as a contestant, or as a volunteer, please contact masquerade@norwescon.org, or visit the website.

We are also looking for a stellar half time performance. If you have ideas please let us know!

Hotels Update

While the DoubleTree's rooms are sold out, we have listed a number of alternate hotels close to the convention, some with special rates for Norwescon attendees! Check the hotel page for the full list.

Hotel hours and menus for the DoubleTree's restaurant and room service options are also available on the website.

Robotics Fair

Norwescon will be hosting a robotics fair on Sunday (10-Noon). Geared towards children and adults, the event will have a walled maze, robot arena, and line tracing path. We'll also have a limited number of entry-level robotics kits for purchase ($35). These special edition Norwescon robots include everything you need to get started.

If you have a robot or are part of a robotics team, please join us to show off your project! See the Sunday Event page on our website for more details or contact: robotfair@norwescon.org

Music Tech Training

Ever wanted to be backstage at the show? nwcMUSIC's tech crew needs trained helpers this year, particularly on Friday afternoon. John Seghers, the nwcMUSIC tech lead, will be holding a special training session at the April Norwescon Concom Meeting. You'll learn about the secret ninja methods of our most excellent sound crew. Everyone interested should attend! Meeting and training are on April 5th, at the Sea-Tac Doubletree; the meeting starts at 1pm, with the training session starting shortly afterwards. music@norwescon.org

Youth Track

If you have been leaving the kids home while you jaunt off to attend Norwescon every year, you might want to rethink that for 2014. Our expanded Youth Track has some excellent offerings this year to educate and entertain kids of all ages.

Norwescon has always been family-friendly, so bring your youngsters and introduce them to fandom life at Norwescon 37!

Fannish Fetish Fashion Show

The FFFS has always been an event not to be missed and this year we will be mixing things up Fetish night style. Morgue Anne will be your host while we show off two of Seattle's well-established local designers, Fraukhez Clothing and Delightfully Deviant. The FFFS will also be presenting many fetish performances that follow our medical fetish theme. We welcome you to be a part of the show and dress to impress while dancing the night away while our DJ makes you move. The fun will begin at 9 PM on Friday in the Grand Ballrooms 2 and 3. (18+ with ID)

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