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Phandemonium Book Club – “Libriomancer”
011 years
In preparation for Windycon, we’re reading “Libriomancer” by its Author Guest of Honor, Jim C. Hines.
We’ll be discussing the book on September 22 at 7:00pm at:
Cosi
1740 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL
Have some good food, a fun discussion, and be able to show off for your friends at Windycon!
Phandemonium Book Club – July Update
011 years
For the July book club, we’ve choosen three of the Hugo-nominated novellas. The stories are…
“After the Fall, Before the Fall, During the Fall” by Nancy Kress (Tachyon Publications)
“The Emperor’s Soul” by Brandon Sanderson (Tachyon Publications)
“The Stars Do Not Lie” by Jay Lake (Asimov’s, Oct-Nov 2012)
Being a member of the LoneStarCon 3 entitles you to the Hugo Voter Packet. This includes all the selected stories.
We’ll be discussing the stories on July 28 at 7:00pm at:
Cosi
1740 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL
See you there!
Phandemonium Book Club – Hugo-nominated Novellas
012 years
For the July book club, we’re going to choose three of the Hugo-nominated novellas. The exact nominees will be selected at the June 2 book club meeting.
Being a member of the LoneStarCon 3 entitles you to the Hugo Voter Packet. This should include all the selected stories.
We’ll be discussing the stories on July 28 at 7:00pm at:
Cosi
1740 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL
See you there!
UPDATE – THE NOMINEES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED!
The nominees are:
Best Novella (587 nominating ballots cast)
“After the Fall, Before the Fall, During the Fall”, Nancy Kress (Tachyon Publications)
“The Emperor’s Soul”, Brandon Sanderson (Tachyon Publications)
“On a Red Station, Drifting”, Aliette de Bodard (Immersion Press)
“San Diego 2014: The Last Stand of the California Browncoats”, Mira Grant (Orbit)
“The Stars Do Not Lie”, Jay Lake (Asimov’s, Oct-Nov 2012)
Phandemonium Book Club – “Bug Jack Barron”
012 years
In honor of one of this year’s Worldcon GoHs, we are reading “Bug Jack Barron” by Norman Spinrad. This novel was nominated for a Hugo Award in 1970.
We’ll be meeting on Sunday, June 2, at our normal time and location, 7pm at…
Cosi
1740 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL
Ides of Phandemonium – Brixie’s
012 years
We’re returning to Brixie’s on Pi Day 2013 (3.14.2013). Why not join us? They have great beer, great bourbon, and, of course, bacon. What more could you want?
As usual, we’ll meet at 7:00pm. See you there!
Brixie’s Saloon
9526 Ogden Ave
Brookfield, Illinois
“The City & The City” and Capricon get an international mention!
012 years
James Bacon wrote an article about the Lifeline Theatre production of The City & The City by China Miéville. The Lifeline Theatre has a long history of adapting genre fiction for the stage.
James also gives Capricon a very prominent mention in the article, which was published by Forbidden Planet International. Click here to read the article.
Ides of Phandemonium – Post-Con Edition!
012 years
It’s Ides of Phandemonium time again!
Come out on Friday, 2/15, for an evening of food and fun at RAM Restaurant & Brewery. It’s just across Milwaukee Ave from the Westin. It’s a Zombie Goat Party!
We have 6:30pm reservations. The address is…
700 N Milwaukee Avenue
Wheeling, IL 60090
Click here for more information.
See you there!
Photobooth pictures – Requesting removal
012 years
If you would prefer not to have your photo from our TARDIS photobooth displayed on Facebook, please contact Chicagoland PhotoBooth and request its removal. They have confirmed that they will remove such photos immediately.
Keep in mind that, while we strive to respect the wishes of our membership, Phandemonium assumes the right to display your image. The Phandemonium Code of Conduct states:
“Phandemonium event attendees and members should be aware that photography and video and/or audio recordings are frequently made by Phandemonium during events and that their likenesses may appear in those recordings. Attendees and members agree to assign without compensation the use of their likeness for the use of promotional material.”
UPDATE: Because of some of the complaints received by Chicagoland PhotoBooth, they have chosen to remove all the Capricon photos from their Facebook page. We support their decision.
Photobooth pictures are available online!
012 years
A TARDIS photobooth materialized at Capricon 33. It was supplied by the good folks at Chicagoland PhotoBooth. It was lots of fun and helped raise money for a good cause, 2nd Chance 4 Pets.
Click here to see all the delightful photos.
Karen Ann Hollingsworth is sharing her skills!
012 years
Karen Ann Hollingsworth, Capricon 33’s Artist GOH, is sharing her skills! Karen will be hosting two hands-on panels. Come prepared! We will have some extra supplies on hand if you don’t.
Intuitive Watercolor Painting – Saturday, 11:30 am-1:00 pm – Botanic Garden B
Recommended supplies:
- Pan Watercolor set: any size whatever you can afford or have.
- Pismacolor colored pencils any size whatever you can afford or have. (NOT the watercolor ones)
- Clayboard panel ultra smooth surface: 9×12 or smaller again whatever you can afford.
The Eraser Is Your Friend – Saturday, 2:30 pm-4:00 pm – Botanic Garden B
Recommended supplies:
- Drawing Pencils: Prismacolor/Turquioise 4H, 2B, 5B,9B
- Smudgy sticks
- Sharpener: Dahle, two hole pencil sharpener. Square plastic sharpener with black and yellow cap. Blick’s has them.
- Sketch paper: I recommend 9×12 Biggy Sketch pad from Blick’s
Erasers:
- Faber-Castell Eraser Pencils (two pack available @ Hobby Lobby)
- Pentel Clie Eraser
- PaperMate Tuff Stuff Eraser Stick (if you can’t get any of this others this is a must have. Available at Blick’s, Staples, Office Depot, Michael’s etc.)