Free Comic Book Day 2013

Saturday, May 4th is Free Comic Book Day! (Also Star Wars Day — May the Fourth be with you!) Check with your local comic book store to see if any special events are planned, and be sure to stop by early to get the best choice of free comic books. To learn more about this project visit http://www.freecomicbookday.com/.

Popular Culture Conference: Weird Lovecraft

The College of St. Joseph in Rutland, VT, is hosting its Second Annual Popular Culture Conference, “Weird Lovecraft: H.P. Lovecraft, Weird Tales, and the American Horror Canon.” On April 12th there will be a meet-and-greet, a presentation about Lovecraft, and a performance of “The Whisperer in Darkness”; on the 13th there will be three panel sessions discussing Lovecraft’s work and influence. For complete conference information visit https://www.csj.edu/pop-culture/.

[Tip via Geek Mountain State]

Author Appearance: James Patrick Kelly

Norwich University in Northfield, VT is hosting a public reading by Hugo award winning author James Patrick Kelly as part of its 2013 Writers Series. The event, being held on campus on March 27th at 4:30pm, is free and open to the public. For details see http://vtdigger.org/2013/03/13/norwich-presents-science-fiction-author-in-2013-writers-series/.

[Tip via Geek Mountain State]

Open Fields Medieval Festival 2013

The Open Fields Medieval Festival will be held in Thetford, VT on May 25th:

On Saturday, May 25, 2013, Open Fields will hold its Medieval Festival on the Thetford Green from 11 am to 3 pm. During this family-friendly festival, the Green comes alive with the sights and sounds of a Medieval village. A King & Queen, knights and ladies, peasants, craftsmen, shepherds, and farmers gather to celebrate the age via music, dance, games of skill and chance, food, parades, storytelling, Benny the Dragon, and feats of juggling and acrobatics. Costumes are encouraged.

Visit http://www.vtmedfest.com/ for more information.

[Tip from Mindy at Open Fields]

“75 Years of Science Fiction” Academic Conference

The University of Vermont is hosting an interdisciplinary academic conference on “75 Years of Science Fiction” on April 27th. The event itself is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. The event is looking for submissions; download the Call for Papers if you want to participate (submissions are due March 7th). Proposals and requests for tickets should be sent to SF75@UVM.edu. See http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmpr/?Page=r25&event=6763494 for more information.

[Tip from Dr. Steven Hrotic]

MEGA Spring Meltdown 2013

The Green Mountain Gamers of Fairlee, VT will be hosting their “MEGA Spring Meltdown” game day on April 27th. Board games and roleplaying games will be available; feel free to bring your own games as well. See http://www.greenmountaingamers.com/green-mountain-game-days/spring-meltdown/ for more information.

[Tip via Geek Mountain State]

Green Mountain Game Day – Winter Weirdness 2013

The Green Mountain Gamers are hosting their next Winter Weirdness Game Day on January 12th in Barre, VT. They’ll be playing board games, RPGs and more. Get the details at http://www.greenmountaingamers.com/green-mountain-game-days/winter-weirdness/.

[Tip Via Geek Mountain State]

CarnageCon 2012

CarnageCon, known this year as “Carnage Noir,” is a gaming convention being held in Fairlee, VT, the weekend of November 2nd-4th. There will be board games, card games, miniatures, and role-playing games. For details visit http://www.carnagecon.com/.

Bakuretsu Con 2012

Bakuretsu Con is an anime convention that will be held the weekend of November 9-11 in Colchester, VT, and it will feature panels, contests, gaming, art, and of course cosplay. The guests will be voice actor Terri Doty, musician Matthew Myers, webcomic creator Michael “Mookie” Terracciano, anime expert Patrick Delahanty, and fanfilm maker Scott Melzer. For details visit http://bakuretsucon.org/.

Fall-loha Game Day 2012

The Green Mountain Gamers will be having their “Fall-loha” fall game day on September 15th in Burlington, VT. Bring your favorite game or try something new! See http://www.greenmountaingamers.com/green-mountain-game-days/fall-loha/ for details.

[Tip via Geek Mountain State]