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'''LepreCon''' is an annual [[science fiction convention]] with an emphasis on art held in and around [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]], [[Arizona]] usually in May around [[Mother's Day]] weekend. It is the second oldest science fiction convention in Arizona. It is sponsored by Leprecon, Inc., an Arizona non-profit corporation. Leprecon 2010 will be held from May 14–16 at the Phoenix Mesa Marriott.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.upcomingcons.com/upcomingcons/86-Leprecon|title=Leprecon 2010|publisher=UpcomingCons.com}}</ref> |
'''LepreCon''' is an annual [[science fiction convention]] with an emphasis on art held in and around [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]], [[Arizona]] usually in May around [[Mother's Day]] weekend. It is the second oldest science fiction convention in Arizona. It is sponsored by Leprecon, Inc., an Arizona non-profit corporation. Leprecon 2010 will be held from May 14–16 at the Phoenix Mesa Marriott.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.upcomingcons.com/upcomingcons/86-Leprecon|title=Leprecon 2010|publisher=UpcomingCons.com}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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The early LepreCon conventions were held around [[St. Patrick's Day]] weekend, thus giving birth to the name of the convention, a pun on [[leprechaun]]. As the tourist season expanded in [[Arizona]], the normal dates for the convention moved into the May time frame with an occasional foray into June. Leprecon, Inc. is an Arizona [[non-profit corporation]] that sponsors the annual LepreCon conventions. Leprecon, Inc. has also sponsored the 2004 [[World Horror Convention]], the 2004 [[World Fantasy Convention]] and the 2006 [[Nebula Awards]] weekend. It is currently running the 62nd annual [[WesterCon]] over Independence Day Weekend 2009, also called FiestaCon. It is also running the first ever North American Discworld Convention over Labor Day Weekend 2009. Because of these special events LepreCon 35 (2009) will be a Fan Gathering, or RelaxaCon, in late September or early October as a recovery event. LepreCon 36 (2010) will return to May. |
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Leprecon, Inc. decided to make the convention have an emphasis on art, with the artist guest being given top billing as well as featuring a local artist guest. Starting in 2005 with LepreCon 31, the LepreCon [[film festival]] was started to provide an additional focus on filmmaking. |
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Leprecon Guests of Honor read like a Who's Who of [[science fiction]] and [[fantasy artist]]s and [[fantasy author|authors]]. Past artist guests include [[Frank Kelly Freas]], [[Michael Whelan]], [[Phil Foglio]], [[Donato Giancola]], [[Janny Wurts]], [[Don Maitz]], [[Liz Danforth]], [[Stephen Hickman]], [[Bob Eggleton]], [[Larry Elmore]], [[Alan A. Clark]], and [[Dave Dorman]]. Author guests have included [[Marion Zimmer Bradley]], [[Roger Zelazny]], [[Gordon R. Dickson]], [[Ray Feist]], [[Larry Niven]], [[Robert Silverberg]], [[Poul Anderson]], [[Jack Williamson]], [[Chelsea Quinn Yabro]], [[Tim Powers]], [[David Drake]], and [[Kevin J. Anderson]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 22:37, 21 December 2009
| LepreCon | |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Location(s) | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Country | United States |
| Organized by | Leprecon, Inc |
| Filing status | Non-profit |
| Website | http://www.leprecon.org/ |
LepreCon is an annual science fiction convention with an emphasis on art held in and around Phoenix, Arizona usually in May around Mother's Day weekend. It is the second oldest science fiction convention in Arizona. It is sponsored by Leprecon, Inc., an Arizona non-profit corporation. Leprecon 2010 will be held from May 14–16 at the Phoenix Mesa Marriott.[1]
References
- ^ "Leprecon 2010". UpcomingCons.com.
External links
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