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| MystiCon | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Science fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal |
| Venue | Tanglewood Holiday Inn |
| Location(s) | Roanoke, Virginia |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2011 |
| Organized by | MystiCon Inc |
| Website | http://www.mysticon-va.com/ |
MystiCon is an American science fiction convention held in Roanoke, Virginia. The name "MystiCon" was chosen by the membership as a tribute to an earlier series of Virginia conventions with that name. The organizers include members that left SheVaCon, another Virginia-based science fiction convention, citing concerns with management and operations.
Past events
MystiCon 2011 was held from February 25-27, 2011, with David Gerrold as the author guest of honor, Randy Asplund as the artist guest of honor, and scream queen Brinke Stevens as the media guest of honor. The convention took place at the Tanglewood Holiday Inn in Roanoke, Virginia.
MystiCon 2012 was held from February 24-26, 2012, at the Tanglewood Holiday Inn in Roanoke, Virginia. The official attendance was 866 people. Guests included Sherrilyn Kenyon as the author guest of honor and Ursula Vernon as the artist guest of honor. Nicki Clyne was the media guest of honor. Richard Hatch was a late addition as a media co-guest of honor. With the convention doubling is size from the previous year it received regional as well as national coverage.
Upcoming events
The MystiCon 2013 event is scheduled to be held from February 22-24, 2013, at the Tanglewood Holiday Inn in Roanoke, Virginia. Announced guests include Orson Scott Card as the Author Guest of Honor, Peter Davison as the Media Guest of Honor and Larry Elmore as the Artist Guest of Honor. Additionally, Bella Morte is returning as the Musical Guest of Honor. Steven S. Long is the Gaming Guest of Honor.
References
- ^ Kirttredge, Kevin (February 19, 2011). "Sci-fi times 2: Roanoke hosts 2 science fiction conventions in 2 weeks". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
- ^ Graham, Lerone (February 28, 2011). "MystiCon sci-fi conventioneers land in Roanoke". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
- "Following Suit". File 770. February 23, 2011. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
- Green, Kyle (March 7, 2011). "Faces of Fantasy". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
- ^ Gonzalez, George (May 4, 2012). "Roanoke's MystiCon sci-fi and fantasy convention takes fans to another world". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 13, 2012.
- Smith, Linda (March 21, 2012). "Lynchburg Live (Episode 77) at Mysticon convention 2012". Lynchburg Live. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
- Martin, Michel (May 7, 2012). "Ready To Step Into Your Favorite Superhero's Shoes?". National Public Radio. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
- "MystiCon". Official MystiCon Website. Retrieved May 13, 2012.
External links
See also
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