ArmadilloCon 2024 https://armadillocon.org/d46 For SF, Fantasy & Horror Readers and Writers Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:30:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://armadillocon.org/d46/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-DilloBook-32x32.jpg ArmadilloCon 2024 https://armadillocon.org/d46 32 32 Hotel Room Block Deadline Extended to Aug 30! https://armadillocon.org/d46/hotel-room-block-deadline-extended-to-aug-30/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:30:04 +0000 https://armadillocon.org/d46/?p=2200 You have a few more days to book a room in the ArmadilloCon room block!

]]> Howard Waldrop Remembrance: Memories from George R.R. Martin and Friends https://armadillocon.org/d46/howard-waldrop-video-release/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 02:42:16 +0000 https://armadillocon.org/d46/?p=2175

The wonderful people at Austin Indie Film put together a great film of the Howard Waldrop Remembrance event that happened in June. Howard was a mainstay of the Texas literary scene for more than 50 years. Fans of Howard Waldrop will also want to attend the panel “Celebration of Writer Howard Waldrop” happening at ArmadilloCon on Friday night, Sept. 6, at 8 PM.

]]> Haiku Bakery Coming to ArmadilloCon! Taking Preorders Now! https://armadillocon.org/d46/haiku-bakery-coming-to-armadillocon-taking-preorders-now/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:19:47 +0000 https://armadillocon.org/d46/?p=2107 We love a preorder! Haiku Bakery, a project of writer Michelle Muenzler (aka “The Cookie Lady”) is taking special orders for their out-of-this-world cookies! Place order now to reserve your cookies!

Michelle says:

  • Need cookies for your dealer’s room table? I’ve got ya!
  • Need cookies for your room party? I’ve got ya!
  • Need cookies just for yourself and everyone else can rot? I’ve got ya! 😂😂
  • Cookies for everyone, for whatever your convention needs might be

Start your cookie shopping now!

]]> Let’s Plan to Be Healthy at ArmadilloCon https://armadillocon.org/d46/health-policy-reminder/ Mon, 20 May 2024 17:23:47 +0000 https://armadillocon.org/d46/?p=1014 As you make plans for ArmadilloCon, review our Health Policy. (For returning fans, this will look familiar!) We want to stay healthy, and we want to help keep our friends and fellow fans healthy as well!

]]> Bowling and Brunch and ArmadilloCon Planning! https://armadillocon.org/d46/bowling-and-brunch-and-armadillocon-planning/ Sun, 19 May 2024 21:25:19 +0000 https://armadillocon.org/d46/?p=1007 F.A.C.T. members and ArmadilloCon volunteers gathered at Highland Lanes on May 19 for a morning of bowling at Highland Lanes. It was great fun. Our team’s total score, over two games, exceeded 300 points! We gathered afterwards for brunch and conversation at Emerald Tavern. We have some very exciting plans for ArmadilloCon 2024!

Want to join us? We have ArmadilloCon planning meetings coming up. The next one is virtual and is on May 26. Contact chair at armadillocon for details.

Our next get-together is a BBQ meetup at Pok-e-Jo’s on Parmer! We will get together on Saturday, June 8, at 1 PM to talk SF, writing and other things! Join us! A meeting of the FACT Board (sponsors of ArmadilloCon) will follow, and y’all are welcome to join that as well. Items on the agenda will likely include work on a project for screenwriters and discussion of where the organization is going this year, and in general.

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For more information:

]]> Hotel Convention Rate Lowered https://armadillocon.org/d46/hotel-convention-rate-lowered/ Thu, 02 May 2024 22:37:48 +0000 https://armadillocon.org/d46/?p=892 The Austin Southpark has reduced our room rate for ArmadilloCon! Here the new reservation link.

If you already booked a room and it was part of our room block, your rate will be adjusted.

If you booked a room and it was not part of the room block, please let us know. We’ll get your rate adjusted down if needed, and it helps the convention. Contact us and let us know your name and the dates you booked. Hotel liaison Charles Siros will get it taken care of for you!

]]> Memorial Planned for ArmadilloCon 7 Guest of Honor Howard Waldrop https://armadillocon.org/d46/memorial-planned-for-armadillocon-7-guest-of-honor-howard-waldrop/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 03:10:25 +0000 https://armadillocon.org/d46/?p=852

Many long-term friends of ArmadilloCon have fond memories of Howard Waldrop. A long-term Austin area resident, he was Toastmaster at ArmadilloCons 1 (1979) and 29 (2007). He was Guest of Honor at ArmadilloCon 5 (1983). He was featured on the cover of the first issue of the Austin Chronicle (1981) He was celebrated for his short fiction and received a World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 2021. Howard Waldrop died on January 14, 2024.

MEMORIAL SERVICE TO BE HELD ON SAT JUNE 29 Fan and friend Robert Taylor is organizing a memorial celebration of Howard’s life, to be held on Saturday, June 29, at 2 PM, at the Austin Southpark Hotel. Dress code as such will be Waldrop casual. Many folks plan to wear something with a fishing theme.

RSVP REQUESTED The memorial will begin at 2pm and probably last an hour or so. Refreshments and beverages will be served afterwards. To aid in planning, please RSVP if you plan to attend.

SPEAKERS WELCOME We welcome everyone to speak at the remembrance. We will have a loose program schedule. Scripted or extemporaneous remarks are fine. If you do plan to speak, let us know so we can put you in the booklet.

Howard reading at the 1990 ArmadilloCon

PICTURES REQUESTED FOR HISTORY DISPLAY We will have a photo display so please send us your favorite picture of “Mr. National Treasure” and, if you can, include a date and who is who in the photo. You can email the photos to Robert Taylor (see the RSVP form for details). We will also have a display of Howard’s books, his fishing gear, his many awards, and memorabilia along with some of his eclectic shirts and caps.

TRAVEL INFORMATION (if you are considering staying overnight before or after the remembrance)

  • The memorial will be held at the Austin Southpark Hotel, which is part of the Marriott Bonvoy chain. The hotel is at 4140 Governors Row, Austin, TX 78744. The hotel is a straight shot from the airport which is about seven miles away. The discount code for the hotel is K6Y.
  • There is another hotel across the street from the Southpark. This hotel is the Hampton Inn by Hilton Austin/Airport Area South. The address is 4141 Governors Row, Austin, TX 78744. It is part of the Hilton family.
  • About two blocks away is the Ramada by Wyndham Austin South. It is at 4323 South IH-35 Frontage Road, Austin, TX 78744. It is part of the Wyndham hotel group.
  • Also, two blocks away is a Quality Suites hotel. It is part of the Choice Hotels chain. The address is 1701 East St. Elmo Road, Austin, TX 78744. 
Howard pointing at the just-published August 1971 Crawdaddy that has his article.
Caught in mid-cast near Oso, Washington in 2002
]]> Volunteers at Work this Weekend! https://armadillocon.org/d46/volunteers-at-work-this-weekend/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 01:10:38 +0000 https://armadillocon.org/d46/?p=842 A small team of ArmadilloCon volunteers spent a couple of hours this afternoon at the storage locker — taking inventory, cleaning, sorting, all that glamorous stuff. This was mostly things used for the hospitality suite and registration desk, but we did peek at some new flats acquired for the Art Show. BEST FIND was a sheet of custom ArmadilloCon 34 stickers by the now-famous artist Sara Felix!

Yep, we are getting ready for another ArmadilloCon!

]]> Art Show List Is Growing! https://armadillocon.org/d46/art-show-list-is-growing/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:03:56 +0000 https://armadillocon.org/d46/?p=832 Julie Barrett, Gretch Brummer, Cindy Emmons and Betsy Mott have all confirmed plans to participate in the 2024 Art Show!

Watch our list of creatives participating in the 2024 Art Show grow!

About the image above: Artist Julie Barrett (aka Steam Cat) is known for an eclectic assortment of creations, including vintage and SF-influenced hats and other wearables, some featuring light elements!

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