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Upcoming Hotel Cutoff Dates

November 11, 2013December 11, 2012 by Norwescon

December 27th is the last day you can cancel your reservation and get your deposit back. All deposits are _nonrefundable_ if cancelled after December 27th. February 24th, 2013 is the last day you can make a modification to your existing reservation (changing your arrival or departure dates) without incurring a penalty.

December ConCom Meeting

November 11, 2013November 25, 2012 by Norwescon

Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? December’s Norwescon 36 planning meeting will be held Saturday, December 8th, 2012.

Author Guest of Honor: Catherine Asaro

November 11, 2013November 21, 2012 by Norwescon

We are pleased to announce that our Author Guest of Honor for Norwescon 36 will be author, musician, and theoretical physicist Catherine Asaro!

LARPs at Norwescon 36

November 11, 2013November 20, 2012 by Norwescon

Norwescon 36 has yet to hear from any LARP groups who are attending. If you and your LARP group are attending Norwescon this year please contact us via email or leave a comment here. We can help you organize and schedule hotel space for your game during the convention!

November ConCom Meeting

November 11, 2013November 2, 2012 by Norwescon

Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? November’s Norwescon 35 planning meeting will be held Saturday, November 10th, 2012.

Norwescon is looking for Game Masters!

November 11, 2013November 2, 2012 by Norwescon

Are you into tabletop, card, roleplaying, or miniature war games? We’re looking for Game Masters to sign up to run games in our Scheduled Gaming room! Our gaming rooms are some of the first to open and last to close every Norwescon.

Art Show Now Accepting Registrations

November 11, 2013October 24, 2012 by Norwescon

Along with Artist Guest of Honor Lee Moyer and our other great artists, we are excitedly looking for new participants to bring to the art show. If you’d like to participate in the Norwescon 36 Art Show, head on over to our Art Show page to check out the policies and get info on how to register!

Norwescon, Sakura-Con, and Easter Weekend

April 11, 2023October 22, 2012 by Norwescon

We’re often asked why Norwescon and Sakura-Con are both scheduled for Easter weekend each year. Both are big geek-friendly events, and while there’s a slightly different focus, there are many who would prefer to attend both, rather than having to either split time between the two or choose one over the other.

DoubleTree rooms are going, going…

November 11, 2013October 12, 2012 by Norwescon

The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport

Norwescon room block is now at 86% full. Don’t wait too long to make your reservation as we have been going up about 5% per week.

October ConCom Meeting

November 11, 2013October 9, 2012 by Norwescon

Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? October’s Norwescon 35 planning meeting will be held Saturday, October 20th, 2012.

Artist Guest of Honor: Lee Moyer

November 11, 2013October 8, 2012 by Norwescon

We are pleased to announce that our Artist Guest of Honor for Norwescon 36 will be painter, illustrator, graphic designer, Web designer, and comic book painter and designer Lee Moyer!

Party Suite Reservations are Open!

November 11, 2013October 1, 2012 by Norwescon

As of noon today (October 1st, 2012), we have opened the request form for reserving party suites at Norwescon 36!

Please review the following guidelines, then fill out our request form to request your suite:

Mechanical hand project debuted at Norwescon 34

November 11, 2013September 16, 2012 by Norwescon

Norwescon was mentioned in an account of a project to develop a functional mechanical hand. It turns out that a gadget first created for a costume, and first shown publicly at Norwescon 34, is being adapted to assist a South African man who lost fingers on his right hand in a woodworking accident.

September ConCom Meeting

November 11, 2013August 14, 2012 by Norwescon

Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? September’s Norwescon 35 planning meeting will be held Saturday, September 15th, 2012.

Panel, panelist, and Game Master applications are open!

November 11, 2013August 9, 2012 by Norwescon

Happy summer! The annual Norwescon Volunteer Appreciation Picnic went off gangbusters last weekend, and preparations for Norwescon 36 are already well underway! We’re currently taking applications for Game Masters, panelists, and panel ideas.

SF (and Norwescon) Big in the Northwest

November 11, 2013July 2, 2012 by Norwescon

Congratulations to ConCom member Katrina Marier, who was recently interviewed for a Seattle Times article about fandom in the Pacific Northwest!

Norwescon 36 Membership Status Email

November 11, 2013June 27, 2012 by Norwescon

On Monday, June 25, 2012, we sent an email from publications@norwescon.org regarding a price glitch. This email was sent to individuals who pre-registered for Norwescon 36 (2013) at Norwescon 35. The email is legitimate. Please follow the instructions provided.

Introducing the Norwescon 36 Executive Team

November 11, 2013June 19, 2012 by Norwescon

Hello Norwescon Concom,

As Chair and Vice Chair, Brad and I would like to announce and welcome the Norwescon 36 Executive Team. We have finished our interviews and have hired an excellent team of execs. Norwescon 36 has many changes this year with the new registration system and 501c3 and this team is definitely up to them. Please welcome them and make them feel at home in their new positions. We are now looking to filling out our staff and would love to hear from you about the positions you are interested in for NWC36.

We all look forward to seeing you at the volunteer picnic!

Thank you,

Peggy Stewart

NWC35 Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

November 11, 2013May 27, 2012 by Norwescon

Our annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic comes this summer (Saturday, August 4th, 2012, Noon until 5pm, at North SeaTac Park)! Did you volunteer for Norwescon 35, either as ConCom or by stopping by Volunteers during the con? Then you’re invited! Are you interested in volunteering for Norwescon 36? Well, you’re invited too!

Registration for Norwescon 36 is open!

November 11, 2013May 25, 2012 by Norwescon

The rumors are true — registration for Norwescon 36 is now open! Look for more details on Norwescon 36 right here in the coming weeks — the rollover to the full Norwescon 36 site is almost here!