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Meeting Announcements
The February meeting will be held at Steve Dial’s (Map of 4729 Kinglet, Houston, 77035. The Video Party will be at Jamie Ritchey’s house (Map of 4729 Kinglet).
Editor’s Announcement
Because of postage costs, we are sending out newsletters electronically. For a hardcopy, email eekfrenzy@gmail.com. The PDF of each newsletter is also posted on the Several Unlimited website and on the Several Unlimited Yahoo group.
Club News
Prez Mez February 2010
Happy Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras!
This message is short – my mind is already in New Zealand (Or in Middle Earth, which we’ll also be visiting!). Erika and I will be gone from Feb 17 thru March 1. We’ll be coming back with pictures – that’s a threat! Don’t forget, Revelcon’s in March.
In our absence, please contact VP Margaret McNickle with any Several questions or suggestions. It’s time to start thinking about spring and summer excursions. If you have any suggestions or locations for the Summer Party, let Margaret know!
For the New Year, I’d like to suggest a few resolutions to the Several:
- Invite a friend to at least one meeting. (Maybe a Video Party?)
- Volunteer at a local con like Apollocon or Revelcon.
- Visit one of the other clubs in our area (Starbase, Inner Loop SF, Fan Force, etc.)
Finally, what new excursions might be interesting to the Several in 2010? Plays, museums, picnics? What must-see SF movies are coming up?
Free Gifts
As you go to cons, the stuff you picked up for free can matter a lot to other people. The hotel soaps, shampoos, lotions, etc., that you toss into your suitcase can be put to good use by the local food banks. (Full-size products too, of course.) Since the local food pantries are being pushed so hard, all their money is spent on food—nothing is left for toiletries. I will be glad to collect these items and take them to Braes Interfaith Ministries (5020 West Bellfort.)
Several Unlimited Fanfiction Archive
We would love to receive and post your fanfic in our web archive. We would love to receive electronic copies of them—send them to fanfic_archive@severalunlimited.com. We can scan hard copy too-- email us first before you send us anything on paper.
Upcoming Events
OwlCon XXIX, February 19-21, 2010
Gaming, Fantasy, & Science Fiction Convention
RMC/Ley Student Center, Rice University, Houston, TX
OwlCon is an annual gaming convention at Rice University, Houston, TX, dating back to 1980. Table top and live action role playing games, miniatures games and events, historical miniatures, board games, card games, a dealers' room, and more. OwlCon 2k2 gaming events include RPGA events, official tournaments for Warhammer 40k, Warmaster, Shadowfist, and Mage Knight, Matchbox-scale Car Wars, World of Darkness tabletop games, a Vampire LARP, a Call of Cthulhu LARP, a Crossroads fantasy LARP, and many other games with prizes galore! OwlCon will once again be swarming with official demo folks for various game systems to give you a chance to try some of their great games. We will also have open gaming, an anime room, a TV lounge running movies, some "all nighter" events, and our annual OwlCon party and costume contest in Valhalla.
Revelcon 21, March 12-14, 2010
The Little Con with the Texas-Size Heart
Houston, Texas
Revelcon is THE only fan-run relax-a-con/zinefest in the Southwest US. It's a fab weekend of vids, panels, art, zines, merchandise, food and fun! [Note - Revelcon is an adults-only/18-and-over con.]
Kamikazecon, March 19-21, 2010
Houston's premier anime con
JW Marriott Hotel Houston, 5150 Westheimer, Houston, Texas 77056
Dealers Room, Artist Alley, KKC3 Pic Contest, KKC3 Uniform Contest, and more!
Babelcon 4.5 , March 19-21, 2010
General science fiction, fantasy, & horror con
LSU Cook Hotel & Alumni Center, 3838 Lakeshore Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Dealers room, BabelCon Cosplay & Costume Competition, and much more!
BabelCon is a presentation of the Science and Engineering Education Foundation, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to Science education. A large percentage of BabelCon's shows, panel discussions, demonstrations, and other presentations are related to Science and History.
Comicpalooza , March 26-28 2010
Houston's premier convention for comics, sci-fi and fantasy, horror, steam punk, New Media, movies, film, and gaming of all types.
George R. Brown Convention Center , 3rd Floor , 1001 Avenida de las Americas , Houston, TX 77010
Guests:
Phil Foglio |
Ethan Van Sciver |
Brea Grant |
Tyrese Gibson |
Dirk Strangely |
Mat Johnson |
Gene Wolfe |
Humberto Ramos |
Josh Howard |
Larry Elmore |
J. H. Williams III |
Jim Mahfood |
Rob Liefeld |
Ben Templesmith |
Bernie Wrightson |
Catherine Asaro |
John Moore |
James Hampton |
Jim MacKrell |
David Mack |
Chris Nicholas |
Upcoming Movies
A listing of upcoming SF/F movies releasing between now and June.
- Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Set in the present day, the story of an unknowing son of Poseidon and his quest to return Zeus’ lightning bolt. Feb. 12, 2010 - The Wolfman
A reboot of the classic Wolfman tragedy, where Lawrence Talbot’s fate is ruled by the full moon. Feb 12, 2010 - Alice in Wonderland
Alice’s return to Wonderland with Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter. March 5, 2010 - Hubble 3D (IMAX)
A shuttle mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, along with images from Hubble. March 19, 2010 - Clash of the Titans
A re-imaging of the 1980s Ray Harryhausen classic March 26, 2010 - How to Train Your Dragon
A young viking who captures a dragon and decides to keep it. March 26, 2010 - The Red Baron
The story of Baron Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron. April 10, 2010 - Kick-Ass
A high school comic book fan with no powers and no training decides to become a superhero. April 16, 2010 - Iron Man 2
The sequel to Iron Man, we finally get to see both suits in use at once. May 7, 2010 - Robin Hood
Yet another version of the Robin Hood tale. May 14, 2010 - Shrek Forever After
The big green guy’s story continues. May 21, 2010 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Based on the Video Game. May 28, 2010 - The A-Team
The small screen series moves to the big screen. June 11, 2010 - Jonah Hex
A horror-western based on the DC comic. June 18, 2010 - Toy Story 3
The continuing story of Buzz, Woody, and friends. June 18, 2010 - The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
More preppy vampires. June 30, 2010
Websites of the Month
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The theme of this photoshop contest was to take a famous SF movie or TV hero and drop them into a different franchise. Samples below – check the link for more!
