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List Of Past Minicons
This list of past Minicons is in chronological order (which is not the same as numerical order). Location, dates, and guests of honor are noted when known. Minicon 1 * Year: 1968 * Location: Coffman Union at the University of Minnesota * Guests of Honor: Gordon R. Dickson, Charles De Vet, Clifford Simak Minicon 2 * Year: 1969 * Location: Andrews Hotel; Minneapolis, MN * Guests of Honor: Gordon R. Dickson, Charles De Vet, Clifford Simak Minicon 3 * Year: 1970 * Location: Dyckman Hotel; Minneapolis, MN * Guests of Honor: Poul Anderson, Gordon R. Dickson, Clifford Simak Minicon 4 * Year: 1971 * Location: Curtis Hotel; Minneapolis, MN * Guest of Honor: Lin Carter Minicon 5 * Year: 1971 * Location: Andrews Hotel; Minneapolis, MN * Guest of Honor: Volsted Gridban was listed, but it did not refer to one of the authors who had used that pseudonym being the guest; there was no guest of honor at this Minicon. Minicon 6 * Year: 1972 * Location: H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minicon
Minicon is a science fiction and fantasy convention in Minneapolis usually held on Easter weekend. Started in 1968 and running approximately annually since then, it is one of the oldest science fiction conventions in the midwest United States. It is run by the Minnesota Science Fiction Society, a non-profit organization that is "dedicated to furthering the appreciation of science fiction and fantasy literature". Minicon has had many guests of honor over the years, including Gordon R. Dickson, Poul Anderson, Clifford D. Simak, Lester del Rey, Frederik Pohl, Octavia E. Butler, Harlan Ellison, Larry Niven, and Terry Pratchett. Features Staples of modern Minicons are: * Several tracks of panel discussions * Readings * Gaming, formal and informal * The ''Bozo Bus Tribune'', convention newsletter * Art show * Dealers room * Kids' programming * Science room * Filk and folk music * Consuite and bar * Parties History The first Minicon was held on 6 January 1968 in C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |