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Hypericon 2 was held June 23–25, 2006.<ref>{{cite web |work=Locus Online |title=2006 Convention Listings |url=http://www.locusmag.com/2006/Conventions.html#jun06}}</ref> Guest of Honor was [[Tim Powers]].<ref>{{cite web |work=Jackie Gamber |title=Hypericon 2 in Nashville, Tennessee |url=http://www.jackiegamber.com/gallery-mainmenu-29/60-hypericon-2?ef0dd6e76b802dc62f02f6f5aa64b737=cd9efa879a1b37d2a3b77d8bd37ba16b}}</ref> Special guests included [[Sherrilyn Kenyon]], [[Brian Keene]], [[Glen Cook]], and [[John Skipp]]. |
Hypericon 2 was held June 23–25, 2006.<ref>{{cite web |work=Locus Online |title=2006 Convention Listings |url=http://www.locusmag.com/2006/Conventions.html#jun06}}</ref> Guest of Honor was [[Tim Powers]].<ref>{{cite web |work=Jackie Gamber |title=Hypericon 2 in Nashville, Tennessee |url=http://www.jackiegamber.com/gallery-mainmenu-29/60-hypericon-2?ef0dd6e76b802dc62f02f6f5aa64b737=cd9efa879a1b37d2a3b77d8bd37ba16b}}</ref> Special guests included [[Sherrilyn Kenyon]], [[Brian Keene]], [[Glen Cook]], and [[John Skipp]]. |
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Hypericon 3 was held June 15–17, 2007 |
Hypericon 3 was held June 15–17, 2007. Artist Guests of Honor were [[Michael Bielaczyc]] and [[Paul Bielaczyc]]. Special guests were [[Sherrilyn Kenyon]] and [[Glen Cook]]. Fan Guests of Honor were [[Frank Kalisz|Frank]] and [[Millie Kalisz]] |
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Hypericon 4 was held June 27–29, 2008.<ref>{{cite web |work=Locus Online |title=2008 Convention Listings |url=http://www.locusmag.com/2008/2008Conventions.html}}</ref> Literary Guest of Honor was [[Joe R. Lansdale]].<ref name="ns4">{{cite news |work=Nashville Scene |title=Conventional Wisdom |url=http://www.nashvillescene.com/Stories/Arts/Our_Critics_Picks/2008/06/26/Our_Critics_Picks/ |first=Jim |last=Ridley |quote=If Nashville’s homegrown "speculative fiction" (or sci-fi) convention did nothing else but bring Joe R. Lansdale to town, it would qualify as a civic good. |date=2008-06-26}}</ref> Artist Guest of Honor was [[Alex McVey]]. Additional guests included [[Sherrilyn Kenyon]], [[Glen Cook]], [[Geoffrey Girard]], [[Bryan Smith (writer)|Bryan Smith]], [[Elizabeth Donald]], [[Sara M. Harvey]], [http://www.psgifford.com PS Gifford] and more.<ref name="ns4"/> |
Hypericon 4 was held June 27–29, 2008.<ref>{{cite web |work=Locus Online |title=2008 Convention Listings |url=http://www.locusmag.com/2008/2008Conventions.html}}</ref> Literary Guest of Honor was [[Joe R. Lansdale]].<ref name="ns4">{{cite news |work=Nashville Scene |title=Conventional Wisdom |url=http://www.nashvillescene.com/Stories/Arts/Our_Critics_Picks/2008/06/26/Our_Critics_Picks/ |first=Jim |last=Ridley |quote=If Nashville’s homegrown "speculative fiction" (or sci-fi) convention did nothing else but bring Joe R. Lansdale to town, it would qualify as a civic good. |date=2008-06-26}}</ref> Artist Guest of Honor was [[Alex McVey]]. Additional guests included [[Sherrilyn Kenyon]], [[Glen Cook]], [[Geoffrey Girard]], [[Bryan Smith (writer)|Bryan Smith]], [[Elizabeth Donald]], [[Sara M. Harvey]], [http://www.psgifford.com PS Gifford] and more.<ref name="ns4"/> |
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| Hypericon | |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Speculative fiction |
| Location(s) | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2005 |
| Organized by | Frontiers-Nashville |
| Filing status | Non-profit |
| Website | http://hypericononline.com/ |
Hypericon is a speculative fiction convention held yearly in June in Nashville, Tennessee.[1] Hypericon is presented by Frontiers-Nashville, a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of the fannish community and all their myriad interests. Some of the activities during the convention include role-playing games, live action roleplaying, filmmaking panels, a room party competition, late night dances, art show and dealers' room, the masquerade, and a hospitality suite.
Hypericon is housed at the Days Inn Stadium in Nashville - the same hotel used by PhreakNIC.
Past conventions
Hypericon 1 was held June 17–19, 2005.[2] Guests included Hunter Cressall, Amy H. Sturgis, Melissa Gay, and Todd Lyles. Fan Guests of Honor were the Known World Players.
Hypericon 2 was held June 23–25, 2006.[3] Guest of Honor was Tim Powers.[4] Special guests included Sherrilyn Kenyon, Brian Keene, Glen Cook, and John Skipp.
Hypericon 3 was held June 15–17, 2007. Artist Guests of Honor were Michael Bielaczyc and Paul Bielaczyc. Special guests were Sherrilyn Kenyon and Glen Cook. Fan Guests of Honor were Frank and Millie Kalisz
Hypericon 4 was held June 27–29, 2008.[5] Literary Guest of Honor was Joe R. Lansdale.[1] Artist Guest of Honor was Alex McVey. Additional guests included Sherrilyn Kenyon, Glen Cook, Geoffrey Girard, Bryan Smith, Elizabeth Donald, Sara M. Harvey, PS Gifford and more.[1]
Hypericon 5, June 5–7, 2009, was the host to DeepSouthCon 47.
Hypericon 6, scheduled for June 4–6, 2010, has announced Ramsey Campbell, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Glen Cook and The Great Luke Ski as guests.
References
- ^ a b c Ridley, Jim (2008-06-26). "Conventional Wisdom". Nashville Scene.
If Nashville's homegrown "speculative fiction" (or sci-fi) convention did nothing else but bring Joe R. Lansdale to town, it would qualify as a civic good.
- ^ "2005 Convention Listings". Locus Online.
- ^ "2006 Convention Listings". Locus Online.
- ^ "Hypericon 2 in Nashville, Tennessee". Jackie Gamber.
- ^ "2008 Convention Listings". Locus Online.
External links
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