FenCon
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FenCon is a literary
FenCon is a production of the Dallas Future Society, a non-profit
Programming
Notable features of FenCon include science programming, writing panels, fan discussions, gaming, a diverse selection of guests, an art show and auction, a dealers room, youth and adult short story contests,[5] a writers workshop, "FenKids" children's programming, and the FenCon Saturday Night Cabaret.
While not a filk music convention, FenCon is noted for its quantity and variety of filk programming, performances, and performers.[6] The Texas Filk Page describes FenCon as "the premier filk event in Texas."[7] The Dallas Observer has called FenCon "the region's hottest fan-run literary sci-fi and fantasy convention".[8] but "you don't have to be a bookworm to enjoy this jam-packed weekend of guests, music, films, television, workshops and games."[4]
FenCon was named one of the "Best Literary and Book Events in D/FW" by
In addition to the educational and social aspects of FenCon, an external charity of interest to the membership is chosen each year to be the beneficiary of an annual charity auction and limited-edition cover art print sale. FenCon absorbs all the costs associated with creating these art prints so the entire donation goes directly to the designated charity. As of FenCon X, more than $22,000 has been raised for these charities.[11]
In 2007, FenCon IV hosted the 2007 Lone Star Shindig, a Texas-wide gathering of
Location
FenCon I through FenCon III were held at the
References
- ^ Halevi, Charles Chi (August 27, 2000). "Science fiction is fun for fen". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 28. Archived from the original on October 11, 2013. Retrieved September 26, 2013.
- ^ "FenCon III archive". Dallas Future Society. Archived from the original on March 24, 2009. Retrieved March 10, 2009.
- ^ "Official website". Dallas Future Society.
- ^ Dallas, TX. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
- ^ Merschel, Michael (April 21, 2007). "Write short and prosper". Belo Books Blog. Archived from the original on 2007-05-04.
- ^ Hursh, Matt (September 22, 2005). "Mother Filker". Dallas Observer.
- ^ The Texas Filk Page
- ^ Johnston, Geoff (September 20, 2007). "Nerd Nation; Sci-fi fans invade Addison". Dallas Observer. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
- ^ "Best Of: Literary And Book Events In DFW". CBSDFW.com. August 22, 2011. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
- Tor.com. Retrieved September 1, 2011.
- ^ "FenCon Charity Efforts". Dallas Future Society. Archived from the original on October 19, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
- ^ "Guide Picks". The Dallas Morning News. September 18, 2009.
- Starfleet Region Three. Archived from the originalon October 10, 2008. Retrieved September 17, 2009.
- ^ "FenCon VIII". Dallas Future Society. Archived from the original on June 24, 2010. Retrieved September 29, 2010.