Heliosphere (Science Fiction Convention)
| Heliosphere | |
|---|---|
| Status | active |
| Genre | Science fiction, Fantasy |
| Location(s) | Tarrytown, New York |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2017 |
| Organized by | New Amsterdam Science Fiction and Fantasy Fandom, Inc |
| Filing status | 501(c)3 [1][2] |
| Website | http://www.heliosphereny.org |
HELIOsphere is an annual science fiction and fantasy convention organized by the New Amsterdam Science Fiction and Fantasy Fandom, Inc. first held in March, 2017.[3][4]
The programming is a typical fan convention, including panel discussions on writing, science, fantasy, gaming, and craft workshops, a games room, and a dance event.
HELIOsphere 2017
The HELIOsphere 2017 Guests of Honor were writers Jacqueline Carey, David Gerrold, and Danielle Ackley McPhail.[3]
Special Guests were author Dr. Charles E. Gannon, and artist Heidi Hooper.[5]
It was held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown, New York on the weekend of March 10–12, 2017[3]
Notable Guests and Panelists[6]
- Alex Shvartsman science fiction and fantasy writer and editor, and former professional American Magic: The Gathering player.[7]
- Paul Levinson a writer and professor of communications and media studies at Fordham [8]
- Keith DeCandido science fiction, fantasy, and comic book writer.[9]
- Laura Antoniou a writer and editor known for her work in erotic fiction.
HELIOsphere 2018
HELIOsphere 2018 took place at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown, New York March 9–11, 2018.
The Guests of Honor are Eric Flint, Charles Gannon[10]. Cecilia Tan, and Mark Oshiro.
The Featured Artist is Tom Kidd.
References
- ↑ http://www.guidestar.org/PartnerReport.aspx?ein=81-1930860&Partner=Amex
- ↑ https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/pub78Search.do?ein1=81-1930860&names=&city=&state=All...&country=US&deductibility=all&dispatchMethod=searchCharities&submitName=Search
- 1 2 3 "HELIOsphere - A new event horizon". HELIOsphere. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
- ↑ "HELIOsphere - Fancyclopedia 3". fancyclopedia.org. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
- ↑ "HELIOsphere - a new sci-fi convention - March 10-12, 2017 | Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow, NY Patch". Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow, NY Patch. 2017-03-04. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
- ↑ "Programming and Event Schedule - HELIOsphere". HELIOsphere. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
- ↑ "Heliosphere 2017 schedule". Alex Shvartsman's Speculative Fiction. 2017-03-09. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
- ↑ http://www.heliosphereny.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Helio-2017-schedule.pdf
- ↑ "Keith DeCandido". Tor.com. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
- ↑ http://www.nasf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/firewfire2.png
