- Anime Vegas convention continues at the Renaissance Hotel at 3400 Paradise Road in Las Vegas.
- SNAFFU, the science fiction book club, is meeting at 2 PM at the Clark County Library at 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. in Las Vegas to discuss "Mythologies, Mythical Creatures, and Mythos."
- The USS R'uustai club wraps up volunteering for the Jerry Lewis telethon and saying goodbye to Star Trek: the Experience.
- The local Society for Creative Anachronism chapter will have rapier practice at 8 AM and armored combat at 10 AM in the southwest corner of Lorenzi Park.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Today: Anime Vegas continues, SNAFFU meeting, USS R'uustai volunteering, Society for Creative Anachronism rapier practice and armored combat
Happening today, Sunday, August 31:
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Today: Anime Vegas begins, USS R'usstai volunteering, farewell to Star Trek: the Experience, lots of gaming
Happening today, Saturday, August 30:
- Anime Vegas convention opens at the Renaissance Hotel at 3400 Paradise Road in Las Vegas.
- USS R'uustai is volunteering at the Jerry Lewis telethon and is meeting with the USS Angeles to say goodbye to Star Trek: the Experience (last weekend open!)
- At the Little Shop of Magic there is a Pokemon tournament 12-5 PM, open board games 5-11 PM, and a Vs. Hobby League constructed event 5-9 PM.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Today: USS R'usstai volunteering, Magic cards, Cineholics
Happening today, Friday, August 29:
- The USS R'usstai is volunteering all weekend for the Jerry Lewis telethon.
- Every Friday night from 6 to 11 PM the Little Shop of Magic hosts a Magic: the Gathering card game in which players have the opportunity to win FOIL prize cards.
- Cineholics meets at 8 PM in the home of Alan and DeeDee White. By invitation.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The Sci-Fi Cafe is inviting fans to their FREE 'trial run' Dinner Gala
Greetings fellow sci-fi fans,
We are opening a science fiction themed restuarant in 6-8 months just off the strip. Meanwhile we are hosting science fiction themed events all over the valley.
On Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 from 6:30-9:00, we will be doing a trial run of our monthly dinner gala. We are looking for fans who would like to come enjoy a free dinner/soda/tea/coffee served by our extra-terrestrial role playing hosts. During the dinner we will also be auditioning talent. So it should be fun. There will be a cash bar for folks who would like a drink. At the end of the event we will ask people to let us know what they liked and hated; what we did well and really fouled up.
Seats are limited, so if any of your members would like to attend, they can call or e-mail me for reservations.
You can find out more about us on our website at:
http://www.thescificafe.com
Hope to see you soon,
Suzanne Hauglin
thescificafe@aol.com
We are opening a science fiction themed restuarant in 6-8 months just off the strip. Meanwhile we are hosting science fiction themed events all over the valley.
On Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 from 6:30-9:00, we will be doing a trial run of our monthly dinner gala. We are looking for fans who would like to come enjoy a free dinner/soda/tea/coffee served by our extra-terrestrial role playing hosts. During the dinner we will also be auditioning talent. So it should be fun. There will be a cash bar for folks who would like a drink. At the end of the event we will ask people to let us know what they liked and hated; what we did well and really fouled up.
Seats are limited, so if any of your members would like to attend, they can call or e-mail me for reservations.
You can find out more about us on our website at:
http://www.thescificafe.com
Hope to see you soon,
Suzanne Hauglin
thescificafe@aol.com
Today: Drink and Draw
Happening today, Thursday, August 28:
- Every Thursday night from 6 PM until midnight is the Drink and Draw pub night for comic book artists and fans at Mickey Finzz downtown.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The Sci-Fi Cafe Las Vegas is Hiring All Kinds of Talent NOW
Here is a job ad on Craigslist that might be of interest to local fans:
We are opening a science fiction theme restaurant in downtown Las Vegas. Meanwhile, we are hosting science fiction theme events at various facilities around town. Visit us at http://www.thescificafe.com
We are looking for:
ACTORS:
-for role playing while welcoming/visiting with guests
-for role playing while performing wait staff/buffet duties
ACTS:
-science fiction themed comedy acts (not sci-fi bashing of course)
-innovative magic acts bringing technology or sci-fi into the performance
-innovative dance acts, no x-rated
-musicians
-any other acts will be considered, no suspension , gore or x-rated
WRITING/ACTING GROUP:
-to create and perform a one hour and ten minute murder mystery luncheon play based on the following concept: This multi-course luncheon takes place in the beautiful, private, royal garden of Azelonia Prime's ruling family. Azelonia Prime is populated by lion-like humanoids. Dargulans will be attending the luncheon for the first time, after five hundred years of war. Dargulans are coarse, unrefined and unpredictable. (We find out later that Dargulans look just like humans.) Guests are told to come prepared for a fun and peaceful event, but to be prepared to be detained for questioning if anything goes wrong.
We will provide a free dinner for all auditioning talent. Musicians can audition or submit a CD recording. No equipment will be provided.
E-mail us with the following information:
1) a description of your talent/act/music style
2) both the minimum compensation you would consider and the compensation you really want (product trade requests would also be considered)
thescificafe@aol.com
Free Sci-Fi Dinner Gala from the Sci-Fi Cafe
Suzanne from the Sci-Fi Cafe has extended the following invitation to local fans:
We are having a 'practice run' or our monthly dinner gala on September 17th at 6:30. Fans are invited to come enjoy the party for free. (Same description as all of our monthly dinners except the cost.) There will be a cash bar. We will be asking for a little feedback on how we did. Seats are available on a first come first served basis. We give goodie bags to the kids, so we'll need to know age, M or F, and how many kids. We are asking attendees to let us know if they will not be able to come because we will have a backup waiting list.
Today: miniatures gaming, blogging speaker, writers' group
Happening today, Wednesday, August 27:
- Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 8 PM is miniatures gaming at the Little Shop of Magic.
- Local authors Tami Cowden and Lisa McGlaun are giving a talk, "Blogging Your Way Through Life - How To Start Your Own Online Journal" at 6:30 PM in the Jewel Box Theater at the Clark County Library at 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. in Las Vegas.
- A writers group will be meeting at 7 PM at Borders Books at 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd., according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
This weekend: Anime Vegas celebrates the "Big Five"!
Press release from Anime Vegas about this weekend's anime convention:
Las Vegas, Nevada - August 2nd, 2008 - Anime Vegas Convention 2008 is proud to announce it's fifth annual event celebrating Japanese pop culture from anime, music and costume play on Labor Day Weekend in Las Vegas.
Industry guests, exhibition vendors and convention attendees across the nation will converge onto Las Vegas at a brand new location at the Renaissance Hotel for three days. The event starts this Saturday through Monday at 3400 Paradise Road.
Open to the public, the non-profit organization has programmed many activities and programs; Industry Guests: Johnny Y. Bosch, Cristina Vee, Julie Rei Goldstein, Lauren Landa, Marianne Miller, Lex Lang, Jonathan Klein, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Monica Rial, Jerry Jewell, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Todd Haberkorn, Caitlin Glass, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Derek Stephen Prince. Musical guests Eyeshine, Makenai and LVY will be performing during the convention.
College University creators have produced a brand new Anime Vegas animated TV commercial for broadcast this month and can be viewed on youtube.com.
For more information about the Anime Vegas Convention 2008, log onto www.animevegas.com. $60 at the door for a three-day pass and group discounts or 10 or more attendees are available.
Anime Vegas is a non-profit organization to promote awareness of Japanese Culture and entertainment in Las Vegas, providing a public forum for those, who share an interest in Anime, a subculture of Japanese animation fans.
Plans for "decommissioning" ceremony announced for Star Trek: The Experience
STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE – LAS VEGAS – Plans have been announced for the official “decommissioning” ceremony of Star Trek: The Experience located inside the Las Vegas Hilton. According to Chad Boutte, Operations and Marketing Director, Quark’s Bar & Restaurant will close at 9 PM on Monday, September 1, 2008 for an employee party. At 10 PM, a red carpet will be rolled out in front of the entrance to The Experience. Actors and employees of the attraction will be honored and a final curtain call will be held.
Also according to Boutte, a special celebrity will be on hand for the festivities, although that name has not been released as of yet. The conclusion of the ceremony will end a nearly 11 year run of this attraction that has lured Star Trek fans from around the world. Many local Star Trek fans have expressed their sadness and hope that at some future time, a similar attraction will be opened again.
Also according to Boutte, a special celebrity will be on hand for the festivities, although that name has not been released as of yet. The conclusion of the ceremony will end a nearly 11 year run of this attraction that has lured Star Trek fans from around the world. Many local Star Trek fans have expressed their sadness and hope that at some future time, a similar attraction will be opened again.
Save the date: Doug Bradley, Pinhead from the HELLRAISER films in the Sci Fi Center on November 1st
Announcement from William at the Sci-Fi Center:
For the second year in a row, Doug Bradley, Pinhead from the HELLRAISER films will be at the Sci Fi Center live and in person on Saturday November 1st.
More details to come.
Our future brain: damage-resistant with unique new abilities
Our future brain: damage-resistant with unique new abilities
By Dick Pelletier
Neurons made from exotic nanomaterials could one day enable humans to survive even the most horrendous accident, and as a bonus, provide amazing new capabilities.
Nanoengineer John Burch, co-designer of the nanofactory video, “Productive Nanosystems from Molecules to Superproducts,” predicts that by mid-2030s, we could be replacing brain cells with damage-resistant nanomaterials that process thoughts much faster than today’s biological brains.
“The new brain would include our same consciousness, memories and personality that existed before the conversion,” Burch says, “but it would run much faster and would increase our memory a thousand-fold.”
In addition, others experts say, this futuristic brain will allow us to control the speed of our thoughts; we could jump from 100 milliseconds, the response time of today’s brains, to 50 nanoseconds, millions of times faster.
Creating thoughts at this speed would, in our mind at least, slow everything down. Our perception would speed up, but activities would appear to slow down as our brain ran faster. Events that seem like minutes would actually be happening in seconds.
Burch describes how we would switch to the new brain. A daily pill would supply nanomaterials and instructions for nanobots to format new neurons and position them next to existing biological brain cells to be replaced. These changes would be unnoticeable to us, but within six months, we would be enjoying our new brain.
The new brain will allow wireless interface with computers and other digital technologies. We could access the Internet, control electronics, and make phone calls, with just our thoughts. Or we could understand complicated subjects – even speak a new language – without need for study.
Should a person with the new damage-resistant brain die in an accident, their body could be a total loss, but the brain would survive. Biological brains die within minutes after the heart stops; our new brain will simply turn itself off and wait for a new power supply.
All memories and consciousness would remain intact after a fatal accident. Rescue workers would remove the brain from the deceased body and reinstall it into a newly-cloned body. The patient would ‘wake up’ in their new body and resume life, not even realizing they had died.
Would we feel depressed from dying? Maybe, but this might be offset with the joy of living in an upgraded body. Standard body clones in the 2030s could include stronger bones and muscles, skin that instantly repairs itself when damaged, and hair that changes style and color on demand.
Some ask, with all this technology in our bodies, will we still be considered human? Life extension enthusiasts point out that we already enjoy false teeth, titanium hip replacements, cochlear implants, and artificial limbs.
In the 2030s, some will opt for a complete body transformation, and with their new damage-resistant brain, will be confident that memories, emotions, personality, and consciousness will remain unchanged during the transfer. Afterwards they will feel awareness that they are the same person who existed before the transfer – with all their ‘humanity’ intact.
Could this bold vision happen by mid-2030s? Experts believe that it can. Nanotech and quantum computer advancements that forecast this “magical future” are already in early development stages today.
This article will appear in various print media and blogs; comments welcome. See other published work by Dick at http://www.positivefuturist.com and click on the “published work” tab.
Save the dates! The Sci-Fi Cafe announces events calendar for 2008-2009
The Sci-Fi Cafe is planning the following events for 2008-2009:
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE DINNER GALA
Zorn in person accompanied by a diverse alien staff would like to welcome you to Zorn's Restaurant at the Hacienda Gardens Resort on Gant; (the only terraformed asteroid illuminated by an artificial sun in the Valdoran Sector.) If you're tired of traveling this rather long and boring space lane of the Consortium, dock your spacecraft and come rest and re-supply with us. Enjoy a fabulous, family friendly dinner buffet and live music. (We welcome guests in their own planetary, traditional clothing or uniform. Hatchlings love to come in costume.) There will be a cash bar, (soda, coffee and tea are free.) Goodie bags for all guests, special treats for kids. $25 per person if paid by October 1, $30 afterwards. Advance purchase is required. This event takes place at the lovely Hacienda Gardens Banquet Hall, 4250 E. Bonanza Rd. Ste-10, just west of Lamb in Las Vegas. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Friday, October 31, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL
This is the sci-fi fantasy event of the year. Put on your costumes and come party with us! Join our costumed actors and enjoy: a delicious, elegant dinner buffet, live entertainment, tons of activities for both kids and adults, loads of candy and goodies for everyone, costume contests with cash prizes and great dance music until the clock strikes twelve. There will be a cash bar (soda, coffee and tea are free.) This event takes place at the lovely Hacienda Gardens Banquet Hall, 4250 E. Bonanza Rd. Ste-10, just west of Lamb in Las Vegas. $125 per adult, $60 per child 6-12, $30 per child 3-6, under 3 is free. Advance purchase required. (We ask that all attending hatchlings be well behaved and supervised.) Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE DINNER GALA
Zorn in person accompanied by a diverse alien staff would like to welcome you to Zorn's Restaurant at the Hacienda Gardens Resort on Gant; (the only terraformed asteroid illuminated by an artificial sun in the Valdoran Sector.) If you're tired of traveling this rather long and boring space lane of the Consortium, dock your spacecraft and come rest and re-supply with us. Enjoy a fabulous, family friendly dinner buffet and live music. (We welcome guests in their own planetary, traditional clothing or uniform. Hatchlings love to come in costume.) There will be a cash bar, (soda, coffee and tea are free.) Goodie bags for all guests, special treats for kids. $25 per person if paid by November 1, $30 afterwards. Advance purchase is required. This event takes place at the lovely Hacienda Gardens Banquet Hall, 4250 E. Bonanza Rd. Ste-10, just west of Lamb in Las Vegas. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE DINNER GALA
Zorn in person accompanied by a diverse alien staff would like to welcome you to Zorn's Restaurant at the Hacienda Gardens Resort on Gant; (the only terraformed asteroid illuminated by an artificial sun in the Valdoran Sector.) If you're tired of traveling this rather long and boring space lane of the Consortium, dock your spacecraft and come rest and re-supply with us. Enjoy a fabulous, family friendly dinner buffet and live music. (We welcome guests in their own planetary, traditional clothing or uniform. Hatchlings love to come in costume.) There will be a cash bar, (soda, coffee and tea are free.) Goodie bags for all guests, special treats for kids. $25 per person if paid by December 1, $30 afterwards. Advance purchase is required. This event takes place at the lovely Hacienda Gardens Banquet Hall, 4250 E. Bonanza Rd. Ste-10, just west of Lamb in Las Vegas. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
6:30p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE NEW YEAR'S EVE BLACK AND WHITE BALL
This is the event of the year. Come visit New Earth, Dome 3 on Mars. Enjoy an extravagant evening hosted by The Sci-Fi Cafe. Begin with a scrumptious dinner buffet, then dance the night (and morning) away to fabulous music. Meet some of the stars of science fiction today and get their autographs. A cash bar will be available. Formal attire or costumes please. ***KIDS can have fun too! We have a separate, supervised event hall and a party planned just for kids. There will be so many great activities for all that you will never forget this party. Tickets are $175 adult, $50 kids, advance purchase is required. This event takes place at the elegant Hampton Inn Tropicana, Southwest Events Center, just minutes off The Strip. 4975 Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas. Tickets and hotel packages for this event are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE DINNER GALA
Zorn in person accompanied by a diverse alien staff would like to welcome you to Zorn's Restaurant at the Hacienda Gardens Resort on Gant; (the only terraformed asteroid illuminated by an artificial sun in the Valdoran Sector.) If you're tired of traveling this rather long and boring space lane of the Consortium, dock your spacecraft and come rest and re-supply with us. Enjoy a fabulous, family friendly dinner buffet and live music. (We welcome guests in their own planetary, traditional clothing or uniform. Hatchlings love to come in costume.) There will be a cash bar, (soda, coffee and tea are free.) Goodie bags for all guests, special treats for kids. $25 per person if paid by January 1, $30 afterwards. Advance purchase is required. This event takes place at the lovely Hacienda Gardens Banquet Hall, 4250 E. Bonanza Rd. Ste-10, just west of Lamb in Las Vegas. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Gathering at 5 p.m., Dinner at 6 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE - INTERGALACTIC PEACE CONFERENCE DINNER BALL
Come aboard the beautiful floating city ship A'uri on Si'Elinar Prime and join delegates from around the cosmos in a celebration of peace and cultural exchange. Let our extra-terrestrial staff introduce you around. Enjoy a lavish buffet, live sci-fi entertainment and music. Evening wear or costume please. Meet stars from science fiction today and get autographs. Celebrate Valentines Day early at this elegant event. $75 per adult, age 21 and over only. The Orleans Hotel and Casino, 4500 Tropicana Avenue, just minutes from the strip. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE DINNER GALA
Zorn in person accompanied by a diverse alien staff would like to welcome you to Zorn's Restaurant at the Hacienda Gardens Resort on Gant; (the only terraformed asteroid illuminated by an artificial sun in the Valdoran Sector.) If you're tired of traveling this rather long and boring space lane of the Consortium, dock your spacecraft and come rest and re-supply with us. Enjoy a fabulous, family friendly dinner buffet and live music. (We welcome guests in their own planetary, traditional clothing or uniform. Hatchlings love to come in costume.) There will be a cash bar, (soda, coffee and tea are free.) Goodie bags for all guests, special treats for kids. $25 per person if paid by February 1, $30 afterwards. Advance purchase is required. This event takes place at the lovely Hacienda Gardens Banquet Hall, 4250 E. Bonanza Rd. Ste-10, just west of Lamb in Las Vegas. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE DINNER GALA
Zorn in person accompanied by a diverse alien staff would like to welcome you to Zorn's Restaurant at the Hacienda Gardens Resort on Gant; (the only terraformed asteroid illuminated by an artificial sun in the Valdoran Sector.) If you're tired of traveling this rather long and boring space lane of the Consortium, dock your spacecraft and come rest and re-supply with us. Enjoy a fabulous, family friendly dinner buffet and live music. (We welcome guests in their own planetary, traditional clothing or uniform. Hatchlings love to come in costume.) There will be a cash bar, (soda, coffee and tea are free.) Goodie bags for all guests, special treats for kids. $25 per person if paid by March 1, $30 afterwards. Advance purchase is required. This event takes place at the lovely Hacienda Gardens Banquet Hall, 4250 E. Bonanza Rd. Ste-10, just west of Lamb in Las Vegas. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Saturday & Sunday, March 28-29, 2009
4 p.m. Saturday - 12 noon Sunday
MARUK IV FEAST OF PLENTY
Join the king and queen of Maruk IV on their annual retreat into the Desert Valley of Volmir. Enjoy a lavish evening feast followed by live entertainment. You are welcome to camp overnight in the shelter you bring with you. Enjoy a light breakfast and social gathering before heading back to your transport vehicles. This is a family event. $110 per adult, $30 per child 6-12, children under 6 are free. Las Vegas Desert Valley off H15. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE DINNER GALA
(You've finished paying your planetary taxes. So, treat yourself to a relaxing evening out.) Zorn in person accompanied by a diverse alien staff would like to welcome you to Zorn's Restaurant at the Hacienda Gardens Resort on Gant; (the only terraformed asteroid illuminated by an artificial sun in the Valdoran Sector.) If you're tired of traveling this rather long and boring space lane of the Consortium, dock your spacecraft and come rest and re-supply with us. Enjoy a fabulous, family friendly dinner buffet and live music. (We welcome guests in their own planetary, traditional clothing or uniform. Hatchlings love to come in costume.) There will be a cash bar, (soda, coffee and tea are free.) Goodie bags for all guests, special treats for kids. $25 per person if paid by April 1, $30 afterwards. Advance purchase is required. This event takes place at the lovely Hacienda Gardens Banquet Hall, 4250 E. Bonanza Rd. Ste-10, just west of Lamb in Las Vegas. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Sunday, April 26, 2009
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE PRESENTS
THE AZELONIA ROYAL GARDEN LUNCHEON - A MURDER MYSTERY
Enjoy a superb, multi-course luncheon in the beautiful, private, royal garden of Azelonia Prime, Dargulans will be attending for the first time, after five hundred years of war. Come prepared for a fun and peaceful event, but be prepared to be detained for questioning if anything goes wrong. (Well mannered hatchlings that can sit quietly without getting bored are welcome.) The Terrace, Wedding and Event Center, 1361 West Warm Springs, Henderson, $55 per person. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
June 2009 Day and time TO BE ANNOUNCED
CHEF OF THE FUTURE CHALLENGE
Join us in the grand ballroom of the Consortium's President's mansion. Don't miss this exclusive invitation to rub elbows with the planetary representatives of the First Circle. Watch some of the finest chefs in the local galaxy compete to create the culinary fare of tomorrow. You get to sample their dishes and vote on the winner. Attendees will need to sign a release as this event will be filmed for television production. (Well mannered hatchlings that can sit without getting bored are welcome.) $250, Las Vegas location to be announced.
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE DINNER GALA
Zorn in person accompanied by a diverse alien staff would like to welcome you to Zorn's Restaurant at the Hacienda Gardens Resort on Gant; (the only terraformed asteroid illuminated by an artificial sun in the Valdoran Sector.) If you're tired of traveling this rather long and boring space lane of the Consortium, dock your spacecraft and come rest and re-supply with us. Enjoy a fabulous, family friendly dinner buffet and live music. (We welcome guests in their own planetary, traditional clothing or uniform. Hatchlings love to come in costume.) There will be a cash bar, (soda, coffee and tea are free.) Goodie bags for all guests, special treats for kids. $25 per person if paid by October 1, $30 afterwards. Advance purchase is required. This event takes place at the lovely Hacienda Gardens Banquet Hall, 4250 E. Bonanza Rd. Ste-10, just west of Lamb in Las Vegas. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Friday, October 31, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL
This is the sci-fi fantasy event of the year. Put on your costumes and come party with us! Join our costumed actors and enjoy: a delicious, elegant dinner buffet, live entertainment, tons of activities for both kids and adults, loads of candy and goodies for everyone, costume contests with cash prizes and great dance music until the clock strikes twelve. There will be a cash bar (soda, coffee and tea are free.) This event takes place at the lovely Hacienda Gardens Banquet Hall, 4250 E. Bonanza Rd. Ste-10, just west of Lamb in Las Vegas. $125 per adult, $60 per child 6-12, $30 per child 3-6, under 3 is free. Advance purchase required. (We ask that all attending hatchlings be well behaved and supervised.) Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE DINNER GALA
Zorn in person accompanied by a diverse alien staff would like to welcome you to Zorn's Restaurant at the Hacienda Gardens Resort on Gant; (the only terraformed asteroid illuminated by an artificial sun in the Valdoran Sector.) If you're tired of traveling this rather long and boring space lane of the Consortium, dock your spacecraft and come rest and re-supply with us. Enjoy a fabulous, family friendly dinner buffet and live music. (We welcome guests in their own planetary, traditional clothing or uniform. Hatchlings love to come in costume.) There will be a cash bar, (soda, coffee and tea are free.) Goodie bags for all guests, special treats for kids. $25 per person if paid by November 1, $30 afterwards. Advance purchase is required. This event takes place at the lovely Hacienda Gardens Banquet Hall, 4250 E. Bonanza Rd. Ste-10, just west of Lamb in Las Vegas. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE DINNER GALA
Zorn in person accompanied by a diverse alien staff would like to welcome you to Zorn's Restaurant at the Hacienda Gardens Resort on Gant; (the only terraformed asteroid illuminated by an artificial sun in the Valdoran Sector.) If you're tired of traveling this rather long and boring space lane of the Consortium, dock your spacecraft and come rest and re-supply with us. Enjoy a fabulous, family friendly dinner buffet and live music. (We welcome guests in their own planetary, traditional clothing or uniform. Hatchlings love to come in costume.) There will be a cash bar, (soda, coffee and tea are free.) Goodie bags for all guests, special treats for kids. $25 per person if paid by December 1, $30 afterwards. Advance purchase is required. This event takes place at the lovely Hacienda Gardens Banquet Hall, 4250 E. Bonanza Rd. Ste-10, just west of Lamb in Las Vegas. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
6:30p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE NEW YEAR'S EVE BLACK AND WHITE BALL
This is the event of the year. Come visit New Earth, Dome 3 on Mars. Enjoy an extravagant evening hosted by The Sci-Fi Cafe. Begin with a scrumptious dinner buffet, then dance the night (and morning) away to fabulous music. Meet some of the stars of science fiction today and get their autographs. A cash bar will be available. Formal attire or costumes please. ***KIDS can have fun too! We have a separate, supervised event hall and a party planned just for kids. There will be so many great activities for all that you will never forget this party. Tickets are $175 adult, $50 kids, advance purchase is required. This event takes place at the elegant Hampton Inn Tropicana, Southwest Events Center, just minutes off The Strip. 4975 Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas. Tickets and hotel packages for this event are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE DINNER GALA
Zorn in person accompanied by a diverse alien staff would like to welcome you to Zorn's Restaurant at the Hacienda Gardens Resort on Gant; (the only terraformed asteroid illuminated by an artificial sun in the Valdoran Sector.) If you're tired of traveling this rather long and boring space lane of the Consortium, dock your spacecraft and come rest and re-supply with us. Enjoy a fabulous, family friendly dinner buffet and live music. (We welcome guests in their own planetary, traditional clothing or uniform. Hatchlings love to come in costume.) There will be a cash bar, (soda, coffee and tea are free.) Goodie bags for all guests, special treats for kids. $25 per person if paid by January 1, $30 afterwards. Advance purchase is required. This event takes place at the lovely Hacienda Gardens Banquet Hall, 4250 E. Bonanza Rd. Ste-10, just west of Lamb in Las Vegas. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Gathering at 5 p.m., Dinner at 6 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE - INTERGALACTIC PEACE CONFERENCE DINNER BALL
Come aboard the beautiful floating city ship A'uri on Si'Elinar Prime and join delegates from around the cosmos in a celebration of peace and cultural exchange. Let our extra-terrestrial staff introduce you around. Enjoy a lavish buffet, live sci-fi entertainment and music. Evening wear or costume please. Meet stars from science fiction today and get autographs. Celebrate Valentines Day early at this elegant event. $75 per adult, age 21 and over only. The Orleans Hotel and Casino, 4500 Tropicana Avenue, just minutes from the strip. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE DINNER GALA
Zorn in person accompanied by a diverse alien staff would like to welcome you to Zorn's Restaurant at the Hacienda Gardens Resort on Gant; (the only terraformed asteroid illuminated by an artificial sun in the Valdoran Sector.) If you're tired of traveling this rather long and boring space lane of the Consortium, dock your spacecraft and come rest and re-supply with us. Enjoy a fabulous, family friendly dinner buffet and live music. (We welcome guests in their own planetary, traditional clothing or uniform. Hatchlings love to come in costume.) There will be a cash bar, (soda, coffee and tea are free.) Goodie bags for all guests, special treats for kids. $25 per person if paid by February 1, $30 afterwards. Advance purchase is required. This event takes place at the lovely Hacienda Gardens Banquet Hall, 4250 E. Bonanza Rd. Ste-10, just west of Lamb in Las Vegas. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE DINNER GALA
Zorn in person accompanied by a diverse alien staff would like to welcome you to Zorn's Restaurant at the Hacienda Gardens Resort on Gant; (the only terraformed asteroid illuminated by an artificial sun in the Valdoran Sector.) If you're tired of traveling this rather long and boring space lane of the Consortium, dock your spacecraft and come rest and re-supply with us. Enjoy a fabulous, family friendly dinner buffet and live music. (We welcome guests in their own planetary, traditional clothing or uniform. Hatchlings love to come in costume.) There will be a cash bar, (soda, coffee and tea are free.) Goodie bags for all guests, special treats for kids. $25 per person if paid by March 1, $30 afterwards. Advance purchase is required. This event takes place at the lovely Hacienda Gardens Banquet Hall, 4250 E. Bonanza Rd. Ste-10, just west of Lamb in Las Vegas. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Saturday & Sunday, March 28-29, 2009
4 p.m. Saturday - 12 noon Sunday
MARUK IV FEAST OF PLENTY
Join the king and queen of Maruk IV on their annual retreat into the Desert Valley of Volmir. Enjoy a lavish evening feast followed by live entertainment. You are welcome to camp overnight in the shelter you bring with you. Enjoy a light breakfast and social gathering before heading back to your transport vehicles. This is a family event. $110 per adult, $30 per child 6-12, children under 6 are free. Las Vegas Desert Valley off H15. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE DINNER GALA
(You've finished paying your planetary taxes. So, treat yourself to a relaxing evening out.) Zorn in person accompanied by a diverse alien staff would like to welcome you to Zorn's Restaurant at the Hacienda Gardens Resort on Gant; (the only terraformed asteroid illuminated by an artificial sun in the Valdoran Sector.) If you're tired of traveling this rather long and boring space lane of the Consortium, dock your spacecraft and come rest and re-supply with us. Enjoy a fabulous, family friendly dinner buffet and live music. (We welcome guests in their own planetary, traditional clothing or uniform. Hatchlings love to come in costume.) There will be a cash bar, (soda, coffee and tea are free.) Goodie bags for all guests, special treats for kids. $25 per person if paid by April 1, $30 afterwards. Advance purchase is required. This event takes place at the lovely Hacienda Gardens Banquet Hall, 4250 E. Bonanza Rd. Ste-10, just west of Lamb in Las Vegas. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
Sunday, April 26, 2009
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
THE SCI-FI CAFE PRESENTS
THE AZELONIA ROYAL GARDEN LUNCHEON - A MURDER MYSTERY
Enjoy a superb, multi-course luncheon in the beautiful, private, royal garden of Azelonia Prime, Dargulans will be attending for the first time, after five hundred years of war. Come prepared for a fun and peaceful event, but be prepared to be detained for questioning if anything goes wrong. (Well mannered hatchlings that can sit quietly without getting bored are welcome.) The Terrace, Wedding and Event Center, 1361 West Warm Springs, Henderson, $55 per person. Tickets are available at http://www.thescificafe.com or by calling (702) 460-5552
June 2009 Day and time TO BE ANNOUNCED
CHEF OF THE FUTURE CHALLENGE
Join us in the grand ballroom of the Consortium's President's mansion. Don't miss this exclusive invitation to rub elbows with the planetary representatives of the First Circle. Watch some of the finest chefs in the local galaxy compete to create the culinary fare of tomorrow. You get to sample their dishes and vote on the winner. Attendees will need to sign a release as this event will be filmed for television production. (Well mannered hatchlings that can sit without getting bored are welcome.) $250, Las Vegas location to be announced.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Today: Star Wars miniatures tournament, Henderson Writers' Group meeting
Happening today, Monday, August 25:
See all upcoming meetings and events in the Las Vegas Fandom Calendar.
- Every Monday evening there is a Star Wars Miniatures tournament at the Little Shop of Magic at 5:30 PM.
- The Hendersons Writers' Group meets at 6:30 PM in the large conference room in the Clark County Library at 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. in Las Vegas.
See all upcoming meetings and events in the Las Vegas Fandom Calendar.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
USS Las Vegas and Guests Visit Enterprise Bridge
The USS Las Vegas Star Trek fan club, a chapter of the IFT, requested and was given permission and access to the Enterprise Bridge set located at Star Trek: The Experience (STTE) on Saturday evening for a group photo. Chat Boutte, Operations Manager and Marketing Director for STTE, generously allowed the entire crew of the Vegas, as well as some special guests to have approximately 30 minutes on the bridge. A photo was taken of the crew and provided on CD for distribution to the members.After the crew shot, the crew was also allowed to take their own photos of the bridge and of each other at various stations, including the Captain’s chair. Many of the crew took this opportunity to sit in that famous chair and dream about what it would be like to actually be the captain of the Enterprise.
Guests of the Vegas were also given the chance for the photo opportunity as well. Joseph and Karen Kerezman, of costumescostumescostumes.com were dressed in TNG uniforms and graciously provided atmosphere for many of those taking photos. Several people involved in the Xanadu Las Vegas Convention also attended and enjoyed being photographed.
In all, about 30 people attended the event and wandered around the Enterprise Bridge. Everyone had a great time.
The officers and crew of the USS Las Vegas, as well as our guests, would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Diana (our guide and photographer) and to Chad Boutte for providing this opportunity to make a dream come true.
Today: Society for Creative Anachronism rapier practice and armored combat, Magic draft
Happening today, Sunday, August 24:
- The local Society for Creative Anachronism chapter will have rapier practice at 8 AM and armored combat at 10 AM in the southwest corner of Lorenzi Park.
- Little Shop of Magic is hosting a Magic cards "draft"
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Xanadu Las Vegas Committee Meeting
The next meeting will be scheduled for September 7th at 12:00pm. I am not sure of the location yet. It all depends on if we can figure out the project management software by then. I will have to be able to teach this software to you all. I have secured the software, which is Project Master. This is a neat program that will allow Xanadu Las Vegas to get into project management with ease. Project Master will also integrate with Windows Mobile if anyone has this.
I really believe in the concept and will have to develop a working plan to implement this easily into our future as a convention.
There is much more to discuss! I will post again when I have a better idea the scheduling and location of the meeting.
I really believe in the concept and will have to develop a working plan to implement this easily into our future as a convention.
There is much more to discuss! I will post again when I have a better idea the scheduling and location of the meeting.
More pictures from the last meeting of the USS Las Vegas at Star Trek: the Experience
Here are a few photos from Alan White of the USS Las Vegas meeting in Quark's Bar on Wednesday:
Captain Paul Walker of the USS Las Vegas presents Quark's Bar waiter Greg Pyatt with a honorary membership certificate in appreciation of his service over the years.
The USS R'usstai also held their crew awards and promotions ceremony in conjunction with the USS Las Vegas meeting.
Captain Paul Walker of the USS Las Vegas presents Quark's Bar waiter Greg Pyatt with a honorary membership certificate in appreciation of his service over the years.
The USS R'usstai also held their crew awards and promotions ceremony in conjunction with the USS Las Vegas meeting.
Star Trek Creation Con Las Vegas 2008 video by Alan White
Xanadu Las Vegas committee member Alan White has made a great YouTube video of his pictures of the 2008 Star Trek convention in Las Vegas:
Today: Lots of gaming!
You have lots of gaming options today, Saturday, August 23:
- August Game Day from 9:30 AM until 6 PM at the Las Vegas Library at 833 Las Vegas Blvd N.
- At the Little Shop of Magic there is a Pokemon tournament 12-5 PM, open board games 5-11 PM, and a Vs. Hobby League constructed event 5-9 PM.
- Tonight beginning at 7 PM is the Desert of Shadows Vampire the Requiem LARP (live action role-playing game) meeting at The Clubhouse at 6661 Bubbling Brook in Las Vegas. Age 18+.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Science Fiction Book Club Meeting (SNAFFU)
SNAFFU, the oldest Science Fiction club in Las Vegas, is meeting on Sun. Aug. 31 at the Clark County Library (Flamingo Ave. at Maryland Parkway). 2-4pm, Large Conference Room (downstairs from the theaters). The Southern Nevada Area Fantasy and Fiction League is open to all and has no dues. We discuss general science, fan, and SF news and do not have a business meeting.
The Aug. 31st meeting topic will be "Mythologies, Mythical Creatures, and Mythos." A surprise short video will be shown. We will also be giving away some DVDs. From H.P. Lovecraft's Chululu, to the dragons of Anne McCaffrey's series, to many more novels and stories, SF authors have developed their own unique mythologies for interesting mythological or original creatures such as mermaids, dragons, elves, and more. (Note we will not discuss werewolves or vampires since there is enough to say about them for another meeting entirely).
The 2008 Hugo winners will also be announced.
SNAFFU will meet Sept. 28 and Oct. 26 at the 2-4pm at the Clark County Library.
SNAFFU has a Yahoo Group you can join at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNAFFU/
The Aug. 31st meeting topic will be "Mythologies, Mythical Creatures, and Mythos." A surprise short video will be shown. We will also be giving away some DVDs. From H.P. Lovecraft's Chululu, to the dragons of Anne McCaffrey's series, to many more novels and stories, SF authors have developed their own unique mythologies for interesting mythological or original creatures such as mermaids, dragons, elves, and more. (Note we will not discuss werewolves or vampires since there is enough to say about them for another meeting entirely).
The 2008 Hugo winners will also be announced.
SNAFFU will meet Sept. 28 and Oct. 26 at the 2-4pm at the Clark County Library.
SNAFFU has a Yahoo Group you can join at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNAFFU/
Star Trek Experience adieu....
My husband Ron and I were at the Hilton on Monday to try to give blood. Unfortunately we were not allowed to (too soon after Westercon - it now takes 56 days between giving blood). But we got free tickets to the Star Trek Experience.
We were glad to be able to go one last time. It is really a shame they will be tearing it down. Quarks will also close Sept. 1 since it is owned by the Experience. The fate of the Space-themed casino area next to it is unknown.
We remembered when it first opened and they had special BJ tables and slot machines that could be run not just by pulling the lever or pressing a button, but by running your hand through one side. They also had special video poker machines with strange card faces, all to be "science-fictional". The restrooms had SF messages in the glass. I think the urinals in the Men's room may still have something.
The original ride is the Klingon experience, where Klingons kidnap the visitors because one is Piccard's ancestor, and you get transported to the future, and end up in an exciting shuttle ride back to earth (Vegas). I enjoyed going along with the show - asking the future-time ST vessel people questions like "can you tell me who won the 2008 election" or "can you give me a good stock tip?" or "can't we stay here with you in the future?" We also felt they hadn't quite brought us back to the right year when we saw The Stardust as we zoomed back into Vegas! But I guess at the last minute they managed to get the wormhole over the right year!
The Borg Adventure may be the more interesting of the two rides, with a neat simulator ride as the Borg tried to assimilate us. Thank goodness we were immune!!
We had to eat at Quarks for one last time, and enjoyed the overpriced food. A Klingon and a Ferengei also came by to visit with us.
The stores at Quarks are closing down and had a lot less to sell. A few items are available for 20% off. I just wish I had had the foresight to buy a phaser before we went into the rides so I could have defended myself against those darn Klingons and Borgs!!
Farewell - Star Trek Experience - we enjoyed having you in Vegas.
(Note the props will be returned to Paramount, and anything left will be destroyed.)
We were glad to be able to go one last time. It is really a shame they will be tearing it down. Quarks will also close Sept. 1 since it is owned by the Experience. The fate of the Space-themed casino area next to it is unknown.
We remembered when it first opened and they had special BJ tables and slot machines that could be run not just by pulling the lever or pressing a button, but by running your hand through one side. They also had special video poker machines with strange card faces, all to be "science-fictional". The restrooms had SF messages in the glass. I think the urinals in the Men's room may still have something.
The original ride is the Klingon experience, where Klingons kidnap the visitors because one is Piccard's ancestor, and you get transported to the future, and end up in an exciting shuttle ride back to earth (Vegas). I enjoyed going along with the show - asking the future-time ST vessel people questions like "can you tell me who won the 2008 election" or "can you give me a good stock tip?" or "can't we stay here with you in the future?" We also felt they hadn't quite brought us back to the right year when we saw The Stardust as we zoomed back into Vegas! But I guess at the last minute they managed to get the wormhole over the right year!
The Borg Adventure may be the more interesting of the two rides, with a neat simulator ride as the Borg tried to assimilate us. Thank goodness we were immune!!
We had to eat at Quarks for one last time, and enjoyed the overpriced food. A Klingon and a Ferengei also came by to visit with us.
The stores at Quarks are closing down and had a lot less to sell. A few items are available for 20% off. I just wish I had had the foresight to buy a phaser before we went into the rides so I could have defended myself against those darn Klingons and Borgs!!
Farewell - Star Trek Experience - we enjoyed having you in Vegas.
(Note the props will be returned to Paramount, and anything left will be destroyed.)
Las Vegas Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club September Meetup location change
The previously announced September 3rd meeting of the Las Vegas Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club Meetup has been moved to club member Jed's home. For address, directions, and other important details, please see Jed's message on the Meetup site.
Las Vegas Klingon Meetup disbanding
Alan Shaw, organizer of the Las Vegas Klingon Meetup, sent out the following notice yesterday:
Since the Convention has now past, I will be closing down this Meet Up Group. From the reports I heard from Las Vegas, it was a blast, I am sorry I could not make it after all.If you were a member of the Las Vegas Klingon Meetup you can login and remove yourself at http://klingon.meetup.com/121/
In order to close this group it needs to have no members, so if you can log onto Meetup and remove yourself from the group, I can close it down. This will free up an out of date group from meet up.
Thanks
Today: Magic: the Gathering, USS R'uustai meeting at Quark's, Cineholics
Happening today, Friday, August 22:
- Every Friday night from 6 to 11 PM the Little Shop of Magic hosts a Magic: the Gathering card game in which players have the opportunity to win FOIL prize cards.
- The USS R'uustai and R4 will be meeting at 6:30 PM in Quark's Bar in Star Trek: the Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton.
- Cineholics meets at 8 PM in the home of Alan and DeeDee White. By invitation.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
USS Las Vegas and Guests Hold Special Meeting at Quark's
LAS VEGAS - Approximately 50 local Star Trek fans attended the August meeting of the USS Las Vegas, a chapter of the IFT, on August 20, 2008 at Quark's Bar & Restaurant located inside Star Trek: The Experience. This was the final meeting of the local Star Trek club being held at Quark’s. The attendees enjoyed fellowship and talked of their experiences at STTE since its opening in 1998.
There was at least one fan that moved to Vegas specifically to work for STTE. Robert Niwa, the Chief Communications Officer for the Vegas moved to Las Vegas in 1998 and worked in the retail area of STTE for some time. The server for the evening, Greg Pyatt said he had been working at STTE for almost 8 years and had seen many fans come through the doors.
The USS Las Vegas is a local chapter of the International Federation of Trekkers and has been holding monthly meetings at Quark’s since January 2006, about 2 ½ years. The club has grown from just three members at the first meeting to a normal monthly meeting attendance of about 30 members. The club holds meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month beginning at 6:30 PM, except for December each year when a holiday party is substituted for the regular meeting.
While this is the last meeting to be held at Quark’s, the club will go on. The permanent location for future meetings has not been determined, but the location for the September meeting has. The club will hold the September Monthly Crew Meeting (MCM) at Memphis Championship BBQ located at 1401 S. Rainbow Blvd. This is very near to the intersection of W. Charleston Blvd. and S. Rainbow Blvd. The meeting will be held in the private dining room and will begin at 6:30 PM. Visitors are always welcome to attend. For more information and announcements, visit the club’s website at http://www.usslasvegas.org/.
There was at least one fan that moved to Vegas specifically to work for STTE. Robert Niwa, the Chief Communications Officer for the Vegas moved to Las Vegas in 1998 and worked in the retail area of STTE for some time. The server for the evening, Greg Pyatt said he had been working at STTE for almost 8 years and had seen many fans come through the doors.
The USS Las Vegas is a local chapter of the International Federation of Trekkers and has been holding monthly meetings at Quark’s since January 2006, about 2 ½ years. The club has grown from just three members at the first meeting to a normal monthly meeting attendance of about 30 members. The club holds meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month beginning at 6:30 PM, except for December each year when a holiday party is substituted for the regular meeting.
While this is the last meeting to be held at Quark’s, the club will go on. The permanent location for future meetings has not been determined, but the location for the September meeting has. The club will hold the September Monthly Crew Meeting (MCM) at Memphis Championship BBQ located at 1401 S. Rainbow Blvd. This is very near to the intersection of W. Charleston Blvd. and S. Rainbow Blvd. The meeting will be held in the private dining room and will begin at 6:30 PM. Visitors are always welcome to attend. For more information and announcements, visit the club’s website at http://www.usslasvegas.org/.
Las Vegas Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club Meetup reading The Skinner by Neal Asher to discuss at September 3rd meeting
The Las Vegas Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club Meetup will meet Wednesday, September 3rd, at 7 PM at Dead Poet Books at 937 S. Rainbow Blvd. in Las Vegas. This month's book is The Skinner
by Neal Asher. RSVP requested.
Update: The meeting location has changed.
by Neal Asher. RSVP requested.Update: The meeting location has changed.
Today: Nellis Air Force Base Solar Array tour, Drink and Draw pub night, LVBots robotics club meeting
What's happening today, Thursday, August 21:
- As part of the UNLV Renewable Energy Symposium there is a tour to the Nellis Air Force Base Solar Array departing UNLV at 8:30 AM. Limited to the first 50 people who register and pay a $10 fee, so the tour may already be full.
- Every Thursday night from 6 PM until midnight is the Drink and Draw pub night for comic book artists and fans at Mickey Finzz downtown.
- Every other Thursday night at 7 PM the local robotics club, LVBots, meets at Pololu Robotics at 6000 S. Eastern Ave. #12-D in Las Vegas.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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Today: Renewable Energy Symposium, miniatures gaming, final meeting at Star Trek: the Experience, NeonCon volunteers meeting, writers group
Happening today, Wednesday, August 20:
- UNLV Renewable Energy Symposium is from 8:30 AM to 6 PM. Free and open to the public.
- Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 8 PM is miniatures gaming at the Little Shop of Magic.
- The USS Las Vegas Star Trek fan club is having its final meeting in Quark's Bar at Star Trek: the Experience in the Las Vegas Hilton at 6:30 PM. Star Trek: the Experience closes on September 1st. The USS R'uustai will have a crew awards and promotions ceremony in conjunction with the USS Las Vegas meeting.
- NeonCon is having a volunteers meeting at 7 PM at Palace Station room Salon A.
- A writers group will be meeting at 7 PM at Borders Books at 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd., according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Neoncon & VegasGamers.org
Everyone at Neoncon and Vegas Gamers is excited for Xanadu Las Vegas. This town is the perfect location for all sorts of pop-culture conventions. From gaming to sci-fi to comics and more, Las Vegas has a rich pool of fandom from which to draw.
If you are a gamer, be sure to check out the monthly game day from Vegas Gamers. This Saturday, we introduce Living Forgotten Realms, the new Dungeons & Dragons shared campaign to the valley. Not a D&D player? Come on down and meet everyone, we represent a broad and diverse cross-section of the gaming community. So, you are very likely to meet someone of a like mind. As always, Vegas Game Day is completely free!
Neoncon 2008 will be held October 30 through November 2nd at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino. We continue to grow this event and look forward to a national audience for the slate of gaming we are putting together. If you would like to volunteer for Neoncon, set up a booth or run games, please consider coming to one of our upcoming planning meetings. They are generally held at Palace Station and the next one is tomorrow evening. If you cannot make it tomorrow, please have a look at our complete events calendar.
See you at the tabletop!
Doug Daulton
VegasGamers.org
Neoncon 2008
If you are a gamer, be sure to check out the monthly game day from Vegas Gamers. This Saturday, we introduce Living Forgotten Realms, the new Dungeons & Dragons shared campaign to the valley. Not a D&D player? Come on down and meet everyone, we represent a broad and diverse cross-section of the gaming community. So, you are very likely to meet someone of a like mind. As always, Vegas Game Day is completely free!
Neoncon 2008 will be held October 30 through November 2nd at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino. We continue to grow this event and look forward to a national audience for the slate of gaming we are putting together. If you would like to volunteer for Neoncon, set up a booth or run games, please consider coming to one of our upcoming planning meetings. They are generally held at Palace Station and the next one is tomorrow evening. If you cannot make it tomorrow, please have a look at our complete events calendar.
See you at the tabletop!
Doug Daulton
VegasGamers.org
Neoncon 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Reminder: USS Las Vegas Meeting on Aug 20th
Reminder: The USS Las Vegas will be having its August Meeting at Quark's Bar & Restaurant on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 beginning at 6:30 PM. This will be their LAST meeting held at Star Trek: The Experience due to its closing on September 1. The Officers and Crew of the Vegas extend an invitation to any and all Star Trek fans that would like to share in this event. We will be discussing our fond memories of STTE and having cake after the meal.
Note that this is a dinner meeting and while not required, most order dinner. Due to the fact that Quark's will not split the check, attendees are asked to bring enough cash to cover their dinner and/or bar bill, so that the check can be paid at the end of the evening.
We had been told that we would be able to use the Captain's Lounge for this event, but those plans fell through. We will have an area in the bar as we usually do. We expect a fairly large turnout, so come early and plan to have a great time. See you there!
Note that this is a dinner meeting and while not required, most order dinner. Due to the fact that Quark's will not split the check, attendees are asked to bring enough cash to cover their dinner and/or bar bill, so that the check can be paid at the end of the evening.
We had been told that we would be able to use the Captain's Lounge for this event, but those plans fell through. We will have an area in the bar as we usually do. We expect a fairly large turnout, so come early and plan to have a great time. See you there!
Summerlin Sci-Fantasy Book Club has been discontinued
I just called the Summerlin Library to check on the status of the Sci-Fantasy Book Club listed in the Las Vegas Review-Journal and was told that it has sadly been discontinued.
I am updating the meetings and events calendar to reflect this.
I am updating the meetings and events calendar to reflect this.
New Las Vegas Fandom Directory on Xanadu Las Vegas website
Xanadu Las Vegas has published a Las Vegas Fandom Directory for fans of science fiction, fantasy, horror, comics, gaming, historical reenactment, science, and technology. The directory includes information on local clubs, conventions and other major events, fan pages, and genre-related local businesses. This rounds out our offering of local fandom resources, added to our meetings and events calendar and this blog.
Currently the directory is web-only while we solicit feedback, but soon we will be printing a paper edition to distribute in bookstores, comic stores, game stores, libraries, and other locations around town.
Please send additions, corrections, and other updates to marketing@xanadulasvegas.com.
Currently the directory is web-only while we solicit feedback, but soon we will be printing a paper edition to distribute in bookstores, comic stores, game stores, libraries, and other locations around town.
Please send additions, corrections, and other updates to marketing@xanadulasvegas.com.
Xanadu Las Vegas committee boggled by Xanadu movie
Although Xanadu Las Vegas is actually named after the summer capital of Mongolian emperor Kubla Khan (as referenced in the poem "Kubla Khan" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge), when many people hear the name of our convention they instead think of the 1980 movie "Xanadu."
Since joining the Xanadu Las Vegas committee I've been wondering why people keep asking me if I am going to dress up like Olivia Newton John for the convention. Fortunately, Alan White hosted a special Cineholics last Thursday night for the edification of several members the Xanadu Las Vegas convention committee, including myself.
Xanadu: the movie is a disco roller-skating fantasy musical. Please stop for a moment and contemplate that phrase. Disco. Roller-skating. Fantasy. Musical.
Personally, I felt like I had not ingested the proper drugs to fully enjoy the experience. But I continued to watch in horrified fascination as each new musical number topped the previous in its ridiculousness, finally culminating in this grand finale (which is unfortunately now stuck in my head, so I shall inflict it upon the rest of you):
Scott actually liked it! So be forewarned: I think some of the songs from the movie might be heard during the Saturday night 80s dance at the convention. :)
Today: Give blood for Star Trek: the Experience tickets, Star Wars miniatures tournament
Happening today, Monday, August 18, 2008:
- Star Trek: the Experience is sponsoring a blood drive from 10 AM - 5 PM with free ride tickets for blood donors. Go to http://www.bloodhero.com/, select the Las Vegas area, and enter the code "startrek" for details.
- Star Wars Miniatures tournament at the Little Shop of Magic at 5:30 PM.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Today: Xanadu Las Vegas committee meeting, Warhammer tournament, SCA fight practice/combat, and Kingdom of Albion meeting today, Sunday, August 17
Happening today:
- The Xanadu Las Vegas convention committee will meet at noon at the Plaza Hotel and Casino, on the third floor in the lobby area of the convention center.
- There will be a Warhammer 40K tournament at the Little Shop of Magic.
- The local Society for Creative Anachronism chapter will have rapier practice at 8 AM and armored combat at 10 AM in the southwest corner of Lorenzi Park.
- The Kingdom of Albion has an estates meeting at Sunrise Library.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Today: SCA dance, free library anime, VSFA movie & dinner, Las Vegrants party, online TV show and chat today, Saturday, August 16
There are several activities and events for you to participate in today:
- Hot August Knights is a dance and feast sponsored by Starkhafn, the local Society for Creative Anachronism chapter. The festivities begin at 9 am and run all day until 11 pm. Period garb or similar clothing required.
- Anime Academy for Adults is sponsoring "Too Hot for Teacher," a set of adult-oriented anime films, for free at the Clark County Library at 2 PM.
- VSFA is meeting for a movie (Fly Me to the Moon) and dinner at Town Square Mall at 2:15 PM.
- Las Vegrants (an invitation-only fannish social club) meets this evening.
- A new episode of local fan Arnie Katz's "The Wasted Hour" online show is due to be released this evening. Fans plan to meet in the Virtual Fan Lounge at 7 PM to chat about it.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Today: 3 movie nights to choose from tonight, Friday, August 15
Vegas fans have three movie nights to choose from tonight! Click on the links for details for each event:
- Beer & Movie (Clone Wars) at Town Square Mall
- VSFA Friday Movie at Cooperville
- Cineholics (by invitation)
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Join us for a movie (Fly Me to the Moon) and dinner this Saturday with the Vegas Science Fiction Association
Join your fellow Las Vegas science fiction fans this Saturday afternoon for a movie and dinner!
The Vegas Science Fiction Association is having a movie outing to see Fly Me to the Moon this Saturday at 2:30 PM at Rave Motion Pictures. We will meet in the lobby between 2:10 and 2:20 PM. If you have problems finding us, call Rebecca's cell, 702-743-5628. Dinner location will be decided by those attending the movie.
Rave Motion Pictures is in the back of Town Square Mall, located at 6671 Las Vegas Blvd South in Las Vegas, on the southwest corner of Las Vegas Blvd S and E Sunset Rd (diagonally across from the airport).
See you there!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Join us for beer and a movie (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) this Friday at Town Square Mall!
Join your fellow Las Vegas science fiction fans this Friday for beer and a movie!
3-6 PM is happy hour at the Yard House. Arrive whenever you can and enjoy $3.50 pints of over 140 varieties of beer, 1/2 price appetizers, and conversation and companionship with fellow fans. (The Yard House is an all-ages restaurant, so you can be under 21 and still attend.)
After happy hour ends we'll begin lining up for good seats to the 7:20 PM showing of Star Wars: The Clone Wars at Rave Motion Pictures. I recommend buying your ticket in advance just in case it sells out -- you can purchase tickets online at MovieTickets.com.
Both the Yard House and Rave Motion Pictures are in the back of Town Square Mall, located at 6671 Las Vegas Blvd South in Las Vegas, on the southwest corner of Las Vegas Blvd S and E Sunset Rd (diagonally across from the airport).
See you there!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Robert Picardo's 2nd Annual Charity Auction Considered a Smashing Success!
LAS VEGAS - Actor Robert Picardo, with assistance from local Star Trek club, USS Las Vegas, hosted a well-attended fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, San Gabriel Valley on Sunday evening, August 10, 2008, at Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Picardo is best known by Sci-fi fans for his roles as the Emergency Medical Hologram on Star Trek: Voyager and Commander Richard Woolsey on Stargate Atlantis.
Approximately 90 people attended the $35-a-plate dinner and bid thousands of dollars on the post-dinner auction of Star Trek, Stargate, and Robert Picardo memorabilia. Picardo kept the crowd laughing throughout the evening with his quips and jokes between bidding rounds. He was assisted by his friend and colleague Garrett Wang, who played Ensign Harry Kim on Star Trek: Voyager. Both were signing autographs on the spot for bidders and other fans.
Other entertainment was provided in addition to the dinner and auction. Cartoonist Tye Bourdony provided an art show of his "Lighter Side of Sci-Fi" comics. Robert Picardo and an Elvis impersonator opened the evening's live entertainment by singing a duet, and then "Elvis" sang a few more songs. Later in the evening the "Alien Warrior Comedian" made the audience howl and groan with his edgy jokes and puns, including a threat to shoot them with his ray gun loaded with "a dangerous neurotoxin - Las Vegas tap water."
Some of the more memorable moments and items auctioned:
"Everyone needs a little head in the bedroom...now you can have mine," offered Picardo as he auctioned off a glow-in-the-dark revolving cube that contained an etching of his head. "Bob's head in the bedroom for $200 -- who wants Bob's head in the bedroom for $200? ... If you put this on YouTube, I'll kill you."
Picardo personalized another item by wearing it. "I have $70 for this hat," Picardo said, apparently unhappy that no one was bidding it higher. "And now I'm going to put my DNA on it," he said as he put it on his head. This started a bidding war and drove the final price up to $135.
When auctioning off the script to the movie "Shockwave," Picardo noted that it was a piece of history because it was the worst performance he'd ever given and he would never be so rotten again. "I accepted the job without reading the script -- I thought my character died on page 16. I didn't realize that I came back in the last two minutes of the film as a robotic zombie." He autographed it for the winner with, "What a stinker! Robert Picardo"
Approximately 90 people attended the $35-a-plate dinner and bid thousands of dollars on the post-dinner auction of Star Trek, Stargate, and Robert Picardo memorabilia. Picardo kept the crowd laughing throughout the evening with his quips and jokes between bidding rounds. He was assisted by his friend and colleague Garrett Wang, who played Ensign Harry Kim on Star Trek: Voyager. Both were signing autographs on the spot for bidders and other fans.
Other entertainment was provided in addition to the dinner and auction. Cartoonist Tye Bourdony provided an art show of his "Lighter Side of Sci-Fi" comics. Robert Picardo and an Elvis impersonator opened the evening's live entertainment by singing a duet, and then "Elvis" sang a few more songs. Later in the evening the "Alien Warrior Comedian" made the audience howl and groan with his edgy jokes and puns, including a threat to shoot them with his ray gun loaded with "a dangerous neurotoxin - Las Vegas tap water."
Some of the more memorable moments and items auctioned:
"Everyone needs a little head in the bedroom...now you can have mine," offered Picardo as he auctioned off a glow-in-the-dark revolving cube that contained an etching of his head. "Bob's head in the bedroom for $200 -- who wants Bob's head in the bedroom for $200? ... If you put this on YouTube, I'll kill you."
Picardo personalized another item by wearing it. "I have $70 for this hat," Picardo said, apparently unhappy that no one was bidding it higher. "And now I'm going to put my DNA on it," he said as he put it on his head. This started a bidding war and drove the final price up to $135.
When auctioning off the script to the movie "Shockwave," Picardo noted that it was a piece of history because it was the worst performance he'd ever given and he would never be so rotten again. "I accepted the job without reading the script -- I thought my character died on page 16. I didn't realize that I came back in the last two minutes of the film as a robotic zombie." He autographed it for the winner with, "What a stinker! Robert Picardo"
Attendees seemed to have a very good time at the event, and stayed until almost midnight. This is an annual fundraiser, usually held the same weekend as the Las Vegas Star Trek convention. The first was held last year just after the convention. Attendance was more than double from last year. Keep your eye on the USS Las Vegas or Robert Picardo websites for information on the next one. We'll also post an announcement to this blog.
Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas round-up
Creation Entertainment's Official Star Trek Convention was held August 6-10 at the Las Vegas Hilton. Here are some news articles, blog posts, and videos of the event. If I missed anything, please post it in the comments!
Newspapers:
- Orchestra transfixes Trekkies with music of their favorite shows (Las Vegas Sun)
- This is one 'Star Trek' episode that ends badly (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
- Can Star Trek convention continue mission without Experience? (Los Angeles Times)
Astronave:
- Day I. Las Vegas Star Trek Convention
- Day 2, morning: Las Vegas ST con: Bella Fortuna
- Day 2: The Real Things
- All Together Now
- The Obscure Object...
- Fans Shoot Fans
- Day 2: "Force" = m x a
- Day 3, morning: Military Men
- Star Trek Las Vegas, Day 3: Wearing Red
- Day 3: Crossovers
- Star Trek Con: More Toys
- Star Trek Las Vegas: Never Too Late for a Happy Childhood
- Star Trek Con: Guess what Uhura told me!
- Star Trek Las Vegas, Day 4: I'm Gorn, Gorn, Gorn, Gorn, Gorn
- My Computer Crush
- Star Trek Las Vegas: Bright Spots
- Star Trek Las Vegas: Last Day Like This
- And Now, Back to Our Regular Programming
- Thoughts on the official Star Trek Vegas con
- I love my wife…
- More quick hits re: the Official Star Trek Convention…
- Speaking of the new Star Trek movie…
- As I mentioned, Richard Kiel was very nice…
- Photos from the official Star Trek convention…
- Hey, guess what!
- On Thursday...
- And Friday... Partial
- (this convention report seems to still be in progress, so check her blog later this week for more)
- Star Trek Convention: Not Even Day One: Shields Up!
- Star Trek Convention, Day One: The Plight of the Middle-Aged Actress
- Star Trek Convention, Day Two: The Autograph Dance
- Star Trek Convention, Day Two, Part Two: Poodle People, Taxi Drivers and Love
- Star Trek Convention, Day Three: Shatner and his Shit-Eating Grin
- Star Trek Convention, Day Four - DS9 Day
- Star Trek Convention, Day Four, Part Two: More of DS9
- Star Trek Convention, Day Four, Part Three: Inside the Lair of the Actor
- Star Trek Convention, Day Five: Two Spocks
- Star Trek Convention, Day Five: The Voyager Crew
- Las Vegas, Day 6: Goodbye to Star Trek: The Experience
- Some pictures from day ONE!
- "The Day!"
- Now for Convention fun...as a married couple!
- Wedding is on YouTube!
- Another fabulous Day!!
- whirlwind weekend!!
- Back home...
- Costume Contest
- VegasCon 08: TrekMovie Arrives + Preview Of Event
- VegasCon 08: deLancie, Curtis, Crosby & More Guest Stars Kick Off The Con
- VegasCon 08: Thursday Report with Sirtis & Spiner, Roddenberry, Lee Whitney, Forbes + more
- VegasCon 08: New Official Star Trek Fan Club Announced
- VegasCon 08: New Star Trek Movie Posters With Four New Cast Images
- VegasCon 08: Two Spocks Talk Trek - Reveal New Details
- The Collective: Vegas Edition
- Artifact: star trek convention refreshes, renews and whatever it takes
- A World of Bones: We're in VEGAS Baby!! and Ahhh, Vegas....
- Blure.com: The Star Trek Convention/Las Vegas Trip!
- Daily Aviator: We’re in Vegas, Baby
- Deporte Mundial: Las Vegas & Star Trek: The Experience
- Doombot's Journal: Fun at the Star Trek Convention
- hysilvinia_lith: I am here, my luggage is in Detroit, and Captain Janeway is the best ever.
- justahumanbeing: Star Trek Convention 2008
- LiveJournal community: Star Trek: The Convention - Las Vegas, August 6-10 (many posts by many people)
- Star Trek Prop, Costume & Auction Blog: Vegas Con kicks off... and More Vegas....Susie takes home the gold!
- Vegas Rex: Live From Las Vegas: The Star Trek Edition and Revenge of the Nerds
- gundampilotspaz:Sets: Las Vegas Day 2 8/10/08
- In photos: '7th Annual Star Trek Convention'
- LasVegasNow.com: 2008 Star Trek Convention
- preloc and kanar: Collections: Star Trek Convention, Las Vegas, 2008
- This and That: Las Vegas Star Trek Convention
- Arianna0412: Robert Picardo @ the 2008 Star Trek Convention singing to me*
- BonesRodriguez: Star Trek Convention 2008 Video 9
- DailyAviator: Star Trek wedding on the bridge of the Enterprise
- dreamsavvy:
- HailingFrequency:
- MATURE: RODDENBERRY REVOLUTION (NSFW?)
- imightjustbeinsane:
- ionparticle:
- klastv: Trekkies Invade the Strip
- satchel40: 2008 Las Vegas Star Trek Convention
- thomasM290: Star Trek Convention Costume Contest
- zepphalen:
Vegas Fandom Weekly #109: Numbered Fandoms: A Theory of Core Fandom Fanhistory now online
Local fan Arnie Katz is the author of the popular fanzine Vegas Fandom Weekly. His latest issue is a 10,000-word feature article on "Numbered Fandoms: A Theory of Core Fandom Fanhistory." If you are interested in the history of science fiction fandom I encourage you to check it out.
Science Fiction Book Club Meeting on August 31 in Las Vegas (SNAFFUU)
SNAFFU is the oldest SF club in Las Vegas, and is primarily a literary-oriented club, though we also discuss SF in general, from films to TV to fandom.
Please join us for Aug. 31 (Sun) 2-4pm in the Large Conference Room of the Clark County Library at 1401 E Flamingo Rd in Las Vegas (just east of Maryland Parkway). Topic will be: "Mythical Beasts, Mythologies, and Mythos." A special surprise short video will also be shown. From H.P. Lovecraft's Chululu, to the dragons of Pern, to Tolkien's recreation of European mythical creatures such as elves, trolls, etc., stories and novels have focused on their own unique Mythos(s) and have created unique mythological creatures." The meeting will include science and fan news, general chitchat, and some more DVDs and other items will be given away as well. There is no business meeting and no dues. Open to all.
By the way SNAFFU stands for the Southern Nevada Fantasy and Fiction Union
Please join us for Aug. 31 (Sun) 2-4pm in the Large Conference Room of the Clark County Library at 1401 E Flamingo Rd in Las Vegas (just east of Maryland Parkway). Topic will be: "Mythical Beasts, Mythologies, and Mythos." A special surprise short video will also be shown. From H.P. Lovecraft's Chululu, to the dragons of Pern, to Tolkien's recreation of European mythical creatures such as elves, trolls, etc., stories and novels have focused on their own unique Mythos(s) and have created unique mythological creatures." The meeting will include science and fan news, general chitchat, and some more DVDs and other items will be given away as well. There is no business meeting and no dues. Open to all.
By the way SNAFFU stands for the Southern Nevada Fantasy and Fiction Union
Xanadu Las Vegas Committee and Staff Meeting this Sunday
There will be a Xanadu Las Vegas committee and staff meeting at the Plaza Hotel & Casino at 1 Main Street in Las Vegas (the west end of the Fremont Street Experience) on August 17th at 12:00pm. We will meet on the third floor convention area across from the old main registration desk area. The meeting will end at 2:00pm. There is much to discuss! Please join us and make Xanadu Las Vegas a booming success!
Xanadu Las Vegas Hits Creation-con!
Xanadu Las Vegas purchased a table last weekend at Creation Entertainment's Official Star Trek convention at the Las Vegas Hilton. As you can see by the picture, we had a great table setup this time. We connected with many wonderful people over the five days we were present. Many locals were very happy that there will finally be a local Las Vegas science fiction, horror & fantasy convention. We sold several memberships and exhibitor tables. I want to thank all that helped make this a wonderful and successful convention for Xanadu Las Vegas.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Welcome to the Xanadu Las Vegas Fandom Blog!
Hello, and welcome to the brand-new Xanadu Las Vegas Fandom Blog! We hope that this blog will develop into a valuable resource of news, information, and community for Las Vegas area fans.
Anything related to science fiction, fantasy, horror, comics, gaming, historical reenactment, science, or technology with a Las Vegas or Xanadu Las Vegas angle is "on topic" for this blog. We welcome all Las Vegas fans, current and potential Xanadu members, and other friendly fannish folk to participate in the discussion in the comments.
If you would like to write for the blog or have news, photos, or videos for us to publish here, please email me at marketing@xanadulasvegas.com.
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Anything related to science fiction, fantasy, horror, comics, gaming, historical reenactment, science, or technology with a Las Vegas or Xanadu Las Vegas angle is "on topic" for this blog. We welcome all Las Vegas fans, current and potential Xanadu members, and other friendly fannish folk to participate in the discussion in the comments.
If you would like to write for the blog or have news, photos, or videos for us to publish here, please email me at marketing@xanadulasvegas.com.
Please bookmark our blog and/or subscribe to our feed, and make the Xanadu Las Vegas Fandom Blog part of your daily online reading!
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