Con*Stellation XXVII Info
Preparations are currently underway for all aspects of the convention. You'll find information on every aspect of the convention here. Keep checking back for updates and more detail!
Convention Policies
Weapons Policy
We're somewhat relaxing our former No Weapons Policy this year. We are primarily asking (and we know this is shocking) everyone to Use Common Sense. Here are the basics:
- No functional projectile weapons allowed (even water pistols).
- Edged weapons must be sheathed and peace tied (Confused? We'll help you).
- No "horseplay" or careless weapon handling.
- Legal weapons may be used in the Masquerade, if approved in advance by the Masquerade Staff.
Drinking Age/Policy
Alabama's drinking age is 21. Our badges will not differentiate by age, therefore those sponsoring room parties are strongly encouraged to card everyone before serving alcohol. We'd also like to add: Don't Drink and Drive. Con*Stellation would not exist without your attendance, and we want you back next year!
Mailing Address
If your mailing address has changed since your last Con*Stellation visit, please provide us with a current "snail"-mail (and e-mail) address so we can keep you on our mailing list. We will not share such information.
Art Show and Auction
There is a $15.00 hanging fee per 4' by 4' panel, or for each 3D art table in the art show. This fee will be reduced to $10 for attending artists. There is a $1 fee per print series entered in the print shop at the art show. No commission is charged for sales in the art show or art auction. Sales tax will be collected from the buyer. Pros may qualify for a free panel or table by sending 4 original pieces of art. Request further information or send payments to the address shown below (include SASE). Please do not mail art to the convention P.O.Box or the address used in previous years.
Con*Stellation Art ShowE-mail rbcleary@bellsouth.net or call 256-772-3826 for a quicker response.
c/o Randy B. Cleary
8000 Madison Blvd.
Ste. D102 PMB 173
Madison, AL 35758-2003
Dealer's Room
All dealers (and helpers) must purchase convention memberships. Table Rate: $60 for the first 6' table (includes 1 membership), $40 for each additional 6' table (no membership). Your requests for further information (please include SASE) and payment for tables should be mailed to the general convention address, marked Attention Dealers Room or for faster response, email dealers@con-stellation.org. Sorry but we can't hold tables for you without advance payment.
Masquerade
Again this year, as an added incentive to enter the Masquerade, $100 in Cash will be awarded, and we'll have other surprises to be presented as well. Last year's Masquerade was truly interesting, with some unusual costumes and a fun-filled and entertaining Interval. Get busy with those sequins and glue guns now! There is no Entrance Fee for the Masquerade, zip, nada, it is free to all paid convention members.
Parties @ Con*Stellation
Before making reservations, those planning a room party should write to the general convention address, mark your request Attention Room Party Coordination (please include SASE) so that we can assist in blocking you into the room party area. The closer to the convention dates we get the more we love e-mail.
Volunteering @ Con*Stellation
Con*Stellation is run by volunteers and we would like you to join us. We need people with various levels of convention experience, including none. We're as busy as a hive in summer around here. We want you as a worker bee. Write to the general convention address or call Mary Lampert at 256-772-6986, between 6-9pm Central time, no collect calls please.
Gaming
This looks to be another stellar year for gaming at Con*Stellation, featuring a variety of RPGs, CCGs, and Miniature Wargaming. There will be Killer Cut-Throat Spades, Board Games, and open tables for you to bring your own games. If you want to run a game, write to the general convention address marked Attention Game Master or e-mail gamemaster@con-stellation.org.
LARP
This year's LARP (Live Action Role Playing) game is put on by G.A.M.E.R.S. and is entitled "It's a Kind of Magic". This game has been created by Jenn Albright, Livy Lu, and others and is based on material originally created by longtime gaming and Con*Stellation friend Pat McAdams. This game is put on and played in honor of Pat.
What's the game about? "It's a Kind of Magic" - Something has caused a rift in time. Some are seeking power, some are seeking enlightenment, and some are seeking an artifact. It's up to the Atlantians, Vikings, Nazis, Egyptians, Aliens, and present day humans to determine the course of history. Some players will have magical abilities, some will have great weapons. This game has been written at the request of several; you wanted something different and you wanted to have fun! Here's your chance! Come play...
There is a flyer available. If you'd like more info or are interested in playing contact Con*Stellation Gaming, or the game masters Jenn and Liv.
Schedule
Details of the schedule for the con this year has not yet been ironed out. Rest assured, there will be plenty of interesting panels on writing, science fiction, fantasy, and even real science. Please stay tuned for more details!
The basics are that the con will begin with an opening of on-site registration at Noon on Friday, October 17th, and close for general operation about 3pm on Sunday, October 19th. You won't want to miss anything from Opening Ceremonies and Meet the Guests on Friday to the Dead Dog party (no actual dogs) on Sunday. Stay tuned for more details! To get an idea of what our schedule is like, take a look at last year's schedule.
Program Book
We are currently in the process of putting together this year's program book. As soon as it is available we will make it available to you. To get an idea of what our program books are like, take a look at last year's program book.
