Conjecture

What do Ursula K LeGuin, Superman and “A Clockwork Orange” all have in common?

roman — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:48:04 +0000

Answer:
They are all answers to questions at the first annual conjecture SF Quiz Night.

The Quiz Night is back! And just in time to distract you from election night! Yes, that’s right, the Quiz is on the evening of March 20th.

Hope to see you then!

Questions on SF, Fantasy, Horror, Comics, Films & TV of the fantastical imagination.
Come along! Form a table with friends to tackle the tough questions and claim prizes
and victory!

Tables of 8-10. If you haven’t got the numbers for a table, come along and we’ll form teams on the night.

NatCons 49 and 50

Adam — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:37:29 +0000

With the WorldCon happening in 2010, the NatCon will be somewhat on the small side – I’m told that DudCon 3, as it is known, will consist of a business meeting, the Ditmar Awards, and possibly a BBQ, and will be held as part of WorldCon. After that, the NatCon moves to Perth for SwanCon 36. The SwanCons have a reputation for excellence and it should be a wonderful event.

Awards

Adam — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:03:45 +0000

We’ve updated the Ditmar Awards page to show the list of winners. Congratulations to all of the winners, as well as Rosaleen Love, who was given the A. Bertram Chandler Award, and especially local Sean Williams, this year’s winner of the Peter McNamara Award.

SF Awards

Adam — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:22:50 +0000

Presenters: Damien Warman & TBC
Day: Saturday, June 6
Time: 12:00 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Track 2 (Green)

Fanzines

Adam — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:22:02 +0000

Presenters: Roman Orszanski & TBC
Day: Saturday, June 6
Time: 12:00 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Track 1 (Green)

Steampunk

Adam — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:18:13 +0000

Presenters: Dirk Flinthart & Richard Harland
Day: Saturday, June 6
Time: 12:00 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Track 1 (Red)

Urban Fantasy, High Fantasy & Magic Realism

Adam — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:41:02 +0000

Presenters: Karen Miller, Peter M Ball & Dianne De Bellis
Day: Saturday, June 6
Time: 11:00 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Track 2 (Green)

Haighs Chocolate Factory

Adam — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:33:08 +0000

We’re in Adelaide. We have chocolate. Thus we’re running two free tours to the Haighs Chocolate Factory, at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm on Friday, June 5. Places are limited, so contact info@conjecture2009.org to reserve a place.

The 11:30 tour will depart from the hotel at 11:00, under the guidance of Roman. Alternatively you can meet at the chocolate factory on Greenhill Road at 11:25.
The 1:30 tour will depart from the hotel at 1:00, under the guidance of Kathryn. Alternatively you can meet at the chocolate factory on Greenhill Road at 1:25.

Auction

Adam — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:27:54 +0000

The auction is to be managed by Justin Ackroyd. Goods for the auction need to be delivered to the hotel on Friday prior to the event.

Presenter: Justin Ackroyd
Day: Friday, June 5
Time: 8:30 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Track 1 (Red)

Quiz

Adam — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:17:34 +0000

Run in a “Spicks and Specks” style, the quiz, led by Ewart Shaw, will feature two teams battling it out of SF supremacy.

Presenter: Ewart Shaw
Day: Friday, June 5
Time: 7:30 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Track 1 (Red)