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The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society (PSFS)

is a non-profit organization that meets monthly to discuss and promote science fiction and fantasy in literature, the arts, and popular culture.

Next General Meeting

9:00PM EST
on September 24th, 2010
at International House

Notice: General Meeting

Ratification of Gary Feldbaum as Philcon 2011 Chair.

Guest: Professional Writer

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Unless otherwise specified, General Meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at the Rotunda, (directions) on 4014 Walnut Street.



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Philly Fringe Festival

Sep 3rd-18th 2010 • Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA 19107 • MILES: 0

A cityscape filled with theater, dance, music, and everything in between for audiences to enjoy. Philly Fringe is an unfiltered festival, where new and established artists present their work free of a selection process. For some it’s a once-a-year, or once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a show; for professional companies, it can be an opportunity to try something new and join in the fray.

(http://www.livearts-fringe.org/)

NoirCon

Nov 4th-7th 2010 • Society Hill Playhouse

Philadelphia, PA 19147 • MILES: 0.87

A celebration of Noir writing

(http://www.noircon.com/)

KotoriCon

Jan 14th-15th 2011 • Gloucester County College

Sewell, NJ 08080 • MILES: 13.57

KotoriCon, Gloucester County College’s Anime Convention is sponsored by the College’s Japanese Anime and Gaming Club as a fundraiser for charity.They will hold a game tournament on Friday evening and then the full con on Saturday. They are getting great guests including the L33tStr33t Boys performing and comedians Uncle Joe and Cosplay Joe. To extend the appeal, they are adding a Steampunk theme this year. There will be anime with Steampunk elements, and open an invitation to all those who want to dress in SteamPunk attire. The first KotoriCon was held January 2010 where 260 fans enjoyed video games, Japanese language lessons. and Sumi painting lessons, watching anime, playing with the PA Jedi, a great show from the J-rock band [geist], dancing and more.....They were entertained by over 35 guests and vendors, and hosted by over 45 volunteers.In 2010 The Japanese Anime and Gaming Club donated $500 to F.A.C.E.S. to help local families with autistic children, and $500 to Doctors Without Borders... to help Haiti. They also sponsored members of Robin’s Nest to attend. The Game Tournament held in May also raised $250 donated to Child’s Play charity. Anime DVDs and manga were donated to the GCC library to start a related collection.

(http://anime.gccnj.edu)

Zenkaikon

Mar 18th-20th 2011 • Valley Forge Convention Center & Scanticon Conference Center

King of Prussia, PA 19406 • MILES: 14.92

Since 2006, Zenkaikon has been bringing a celebration of anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture to the Philadelphia area. Come join us for three days of fun including video screenings, special guests, concerts, dances, panels, gaming, cosplay, AMVs, dealers, artists, and much more!

(http://www.zenkaikon.com)

News & Announcements

April 1, 2009

Philadelphia Science Fiction Society to Shed Geeky Image with New Name
Philadelphia, PA — The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society (PSFS) is now changing its name to usher in a new era of unlimited imagination, exceptional experiences and greater entertainment that paves the way for it to truly become a global lifestyle brand in Philadelphia... more»

November 22, 2008

Philcon 2009
Philcon 2009 celebrates the 73rd anniversary of the first Science Fiction convention, when the Philadelphia Conference on Science Fiction and Fantasy opens on Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Cherry Hill Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cherry Hill, NJ.

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