The Pacific Northwest's Premier Science-Fiction and Fantasy Convention
Our Guests of Honor are available to sign autographs during this hour. PLEASE NOTE: So that as many fans as possible can participate, we will be enforcing a three-items-at-a-time (or single-sketch) autograph limit.
CRIME and the Forces of Evil are premiering a geekmusic podcast this very month, and episode one is also a sneak preview at what’s coming up in nwcMUSIC 2013 at Norwescon 36.
As costume designers we are constantly challenged to create costumes and props of the most absurd kind. Our intrepid panelists share with you some of their biggest challenges and how they overcame those obstacles.
The Philip K. Dick Award is given annually for the best original paperback novel published in the USA. Come join us for a little music, some refreshments, and the 2012 Philip K. Dick Award presentation with readings from attending nominees.
Saving the world is good, but taking over the world is even better! What field should the up-and-coming mad scientist get into on their path to unlimited power or enough money to get some really cool toys?
In lieu of an unspeakable budget, here is a collection of techniques and tricks, including live demonstrations, of some special effects that you can do on a more dinner-and-a-movie budget!
It’s here! The Norwescon 36 schedule of events! Get the rundown of every event happening all weekend long with our interactive Guidebook or our full event listings.
Join our panelists as they look at recent works of steampunk, share their opinions of what makes steampunk different from the work of the founding fathers of science fiction, and why the genre is so appealing.
Each year at Norwescon the most popular panel programs are Keith & Alan’s Movie News and Previews. We highlight the latest trends, innovations, and challenges and also the wider entertainment culture; TV shows, home video, theme parks — the whole gamut! And for our fans of the Previews, we bring in da swag!
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? March’s Norwescon 36 planning meeting will be held Saturday, March 9th, 2013.
If the editor doesn’t read past the first page, it doesn’t matter how good the rest is. How to quickly capture and hold a slush reader’s attention.
Our highly popular annual themed fashion show this year will take you to the heights of costume splendor as we sail the Grand Canal of Venice during Carnivale season to marvel at the opulent masquerade costumes that are seen there.
Did you spot a poster or flyer for Norwescon 36 in the wild? Let us know where, and you could win one of only 250 special badge ribbons for your Norwescon 36 badge!
Want to help promote Norwescon? We just posted color and black-and-white versions of our NWC36 promotional flyer!
Coming up at Norwescon 36: Viscera, a non-profit devoted to expanding opportunities for women filmmakers in the contemporary genre, presents a selection of horror films. 17+ only, some content rated R.
The charities office is seeking donations for the upcoming arts/charities auction for Norwescon 36.
This year, Norwescon is thrilled to once again hold the Thursday Guest of Honor banquet. It will take place on Thursday, March 28 from 5:00–7:00 PM. What a great way to start off your Norwescon weekend!
Please join us for fun and games Sunday, March 24 at the SeaTac DoubleTree Hotel at 1 p.m. as we take pieces of paper, paperback books, buttons and coupons and marry them together to form the packets that everybody receives at Registration.
Norwescon is a proud sponsor of the 2013 Locus Awards Banquet being held here in Seattle. The Locus Awards are an annual set of literary awards presented by Locus: The Magazine of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Field.
Have you ever wanted a fannish wedding? Now is your chance! In honor of marriage equality coming to Washington State, Norwescon is hosting a wedding extravaganza!