Elizabeth Hand is dropping by for a quick visit in Helsinki next week. There will be an extra mafia (fandom pub night) at St Urho’s Pub on Monday, September 17, starting around 8 PM. Hand is a wonderful author and a very nice person, so if you have a chance, pop by to meet her there!
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Horror Event in Turku
“Kaiken maailman kauhua” is a horror-themed event that will take place in Turku-sali (Student house A) on October 13, from noon to 6 PM. The event will comprise short presentations, horror stories, etc., and after the program there will be a “ghost walk” in Turku. The event is meant for young adults, but everybody interested is welcome (not recommended for children, though). Attendance is free.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Turconen Program
The program for the Turconen minicon has been announced!
If you’re coming to Turku already on Friday, you’re most welcome to the pre-con pub night at Cosmic Comic Café, starting around 8 PM!
Monday, September 10, 2012
Ready Player Finland
Ernest Cline blogs about his trip to Finland.
I returned from trip my to Finland a few days ago, but I’m still recovering from jetlag and a significant hangover. The primary piece of wisdom I brought back from Finland is that Finnish science fiction fans love to drink even more than they love to talk about science fiction.
Thursday, September 06, 2012
Turku Pub Meeting Today
Yes, it’s autumn again, and the Turku pub meetings move back to Teerenpeli. Meet you there today at six! (A new issue of the Turu Mafia Zine will also be published; come and get yours.)
MemoCon in Tampere
MemoCon is a minicon in Tampere on September 29 (from 2 PM to 5 PM), organized by the Tampere section of the Finnish Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. The theme of the event is memory and history in sf.
There will be a presentation on “The memory of a scene in fantasy”, discussion about the Turconen event, and publication of the Kosmospenaali fanzine issue 2/2012 (articles for the ish would be welcome).
The event is free to attend.
More information available from Markku Soikkeli.
Sunday, September 02, 2012
Worldcon Dreams in Public
A moment ago, Eemeli presented the Helsinki Worldcon bid in the Chicago Worldcon. Some people (mainly Kevin Standlee) tweeted during the Q&A session. See the story for a synopsis of what was said.
Update: Video from the business meeting with the presentation is now also online.
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