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Kessel Run 9 9 Saturday Evening September 1, 2001 Friday Night’s Parties der how to fold a banzai headband properly? Lost and Found is Filling Up Last-minute negotiations narrowly avoided a Mr. Yoshiro Kiriyama amiably demonstrated The lost-and-found box in Ops is rapidly walkout of the International Brotherhood of the art for us. filling with badges, cuddly toys and sun- Party Reviewers. We almost had the weekend dry electronic gadgets. Anyone who has The Prydonians of Prynceton offered off; now we’re searching for our notes. It’s a tasty homemade goodies such as rum balls, lost anything, please come to retrieve it rough job, yada yada yada. and relieve the crowding. ConOps can be oatmeal/M&M cookes, and something we had found at the upper end of the escalators Ever wonder what Vince Docherty looks never tasted before: Rita Humphrey’s pecan on the third floor lobby of the Marriott. like in a red boa? Well, we never had either, but squares, a delightful dessert of graham crack- if you were ever curious, the truth was revealed ers coated with a soft pecan brickle. Boston in last night at the Disco Glam Rock Alien, aka 2004 again hosted a vibrant gathering, offer- Mom, I’m on TV! Renee Sieber’s 25th Worldcon celebration party. ing another night of fresh shrimp, petit fours, Masquerade overflow will be in Franklin B on We encourage the growth of such traditions; antipasti and blue f**kers, a place where ev- the fourth floor of the Marriott, where there job security, you know. Meanwhile, Kurt was eryone knows your name and you can get an will be TVs tuned to the video coverage. snickering as Scott showed our Irish friend extra shot of blue. Torcon 3 displayed a variety James Peart disco moves a la John Travolta. of Ontario wines and beers. Scott enjoyed the Contributors Welcome We wore personal disco balls and alien friend- chocolate coconut Napoleons while Kurt sa- The Kessel Run welcomes submissions of brief ship bracelets as party favors from our hosts. vored the fruit salad with Devon custard. restaurant reviews, party reports, fannish an- Scott thought he was on the cutting edge It’s official: Scott is a Space Cadet. Craig nouncements, program comments, illustrations, of glam fashion with his alien saucer tattoo, Miller declared it so at the L.A. in 2006 bid etc. Place your submissions in one of our mail- only to be one-upped at the Charlotte in 2004 party, then excused himself to make a beer run. boxes or drop them off at our office in PCC 302. party by Brad Foster, who had his entire fore- Who says hosting a bid party is easy? And head painted with a Hugo-style rocket. The guess who couldn’t stay away for very long Saturday Evening Parties nerve. Well, you gotta get your Hugo some from declaring a WorldCon bid? Kansas City Sugarfest by sff.net 2184 7pm way… (Winks to Brad.) Charlotte, of course, in 2006. We’re excited about the party pros- pects from these fine groups of fans. Because, Red Dwarf Smeg Party by sff.net exuded their usual Southern hospitality. We after all, it’s all about parties. And ever wonder 2184 10pm enjoyed the clown sculpting the balloons. Ever what it would be like not declaring a party of NSS/Space 2177 8pm wonder what a balloon peapod with peas in- side looks like? the night? So in the spirit of brotherly love, we Writers of the Future 2139 8pm hereby award the Friday Party of the Night to Sff.net’s Weird Al Singalong was buzzing Golden Duck Awards Reception all the parties. 2065 10pm with excited fans appreciating Al’s demented lyrics. Ever wonder what a dozen enthusiastic — Scott Bobo and Kurt Baty Dragonriders of Pern Fan Clubs (The staff of The Kessel Run would like to note that fans sound like signing Weird Al songs? The 1730 9:30pm the opinions contained in this article are those of the Nippon in 2007 798 10pm Retro-Hugo After Party Post Retro Ceremony writers and do not necessarily belong to the execu- Readercon 777 9pm offered ice cream and toppings while Albacon tive committee of Millennium Philcon.) I-5 in ’05 770 8:05pm 2001 answered the question, “What does a white chocolate alien on a stick look like?” Ever Restaurant Correction: Kabul UK in 2005 738 8pm wonder? Sime-Gen ensured no fan was with- The wonderful Afghan restaurant Kabul is at I-con 708 after masq. out a date, having imported fresh dates from 106 Chestnut, not 1060, and is 12 blocks from @ 670 8pm Turkey. the PCC, not 4. For our group on Friday it was ConJose 662 9:30pm well worth the cab (ask for Chestnut and Front 7MPLS3/Minicon 628 9:30pm No longer dateless, we said hello to our Streets), and the hike back. Make a reserva- Liaden Universe Lounge Japanese friends hosting the Japan in 2007 bid. tion, as it’s not a large place. 616 9pm We sampled many exotic hors d’oeuvres such — Hope Kiefer Gaylactic Network Alien Abduction as arare, mochitaro, amanation and shiomame, including one important item, konpeitou. Fans Cigarettes and Guitars 600 10pm will want to add this one to their vocabulary There will be smoking-friendly filking in Cham- Con Suite 328 since it means “candy.” Meanwhile, Scott was pions Bar from 9pm until closing on Saturday, Cordwainer Smith Foundation Debut adding a new word to his vocabulary: Suntory Sunday and Monday. TBD 9:30pm Japone liqueur, a tasty plum varietal. Ever won- — Steve Nelson Gaylactic Network Spectrum Fantasy/SF Artbook Signings Sunday’s Special Interest Groups Award Winners The following artists will be signing their latest Friends of Bill W. 7:30am M307 The winners of the 2001 Spectrum Awards, for books in the dealers room on Sunday at the Weight Loss Support 8:30am M307 works featuring positive gay, lesbian, bisexual Chimera stand (go left, all the way to the wall): Parents Meeting 10am CC201A or transgender content, were announced on 1pm: Jim Burns (Transluminal), Chris Roman Catholic Mass 10am CC202B Thursday evening. They are: Moore (Journeyman), Fred Gambino (Ground Del Rey Online Writing Workshop Members Best Novel: Jumping Off the Planet, David Zero) 10am CC203B Gerrold 2pm: Ron Walotsky (Inner Visions) at the Restored Kingdoms of Gondor & Arnor – Best Other Work: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Cold Tonnage stand (all the way in, then left to Accession Council Meeting (or Who Wants Joss Whedon/Fox TV nearly reach the wall) and Jane Frank (The Art to be a Monarch?) 11am CC103C Hall of Fame: Imperial Earth, Arthur C. of Richard Powers) Restored Kingdoms of Gondor & Arnor: Clarke; The Sparrow/Children of God, Maria 3pm: Jim Burns, Chris Moore, Fred Council-General Mtg (Is This Any Way to Run Doria Russell; and The Weetzie Bat Series, Gambino, Ron Miller & Fred Durant (The Art of a Kingdom?) 12pm CC103C Francesca Lia Block Chesley Bonestell) This Day In History People’s Choice: Buffy the Vampire Slayer — Paul Barnett 1752 - The Liberty Bell arrives in Philadelphia Special Achievement: Samuel R. Delaney Chrononauts Tournament 1875 - Edgar Rice Burroughs born The folks with the Gaylactic Network Results 1940 - Second World Science Fiction Conven- would also like to let you know that you can The Looney Labs Chrononauts tournament tion opens in Chicago enter their raffle for a chance to win T-shirts, concluded on Friday at 5pm after a heated final 2660 - First scene in Hugo Gernsback’s novel mugs and tote bags bearing the unique match. Twelve participants were whittled down Ralph 124C 41+ Gaylactic Network insignia. Come to the Gay to a single winner. Christine Dziadosz collected Enter the Mind of Gardner Dozois Fandom suite (Marriott 600) and at least one a live dinosaur, the crown of thorns, and a cure The latest book by Gardner Dozois is premier- item will be raffled nightly on Saturday and for cancer to win the Scientist’s Wish List mis- ing at MilPhil. Being Gardner Dozois is a book- Sunday at 10:45pm. sion, earning herself the champion’s medal- length interview by Michael Swanwick. It is A drawing was also held on Friday night. lion. published by Old Earth Books with a cover by The winning ticket number was 9664103. If that Looney Labs’ Fluxx tourney will be held Orson Rayyan and is available in the dealers’ is your number, please visit the Gay Fandom from 2-5 on Sunday in the gaming area in CC107. room for $25. suite to pick up your prize. — Dave Chalker Got Nanny? Win Over 35 Books! Will whoever borrowed the autographed copy Spiritual Sustenance The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society is raf- of the (expurgated) Nanny Ogg’s Cookbook Sunday’s combined Christian service will now fling off all previous Philip K. Dick Award win- from Tamar Lindsay’s Discworld party (Friday be a Roman Catholic Mass due to the absence ning books (many of them signed). Tickets are night) please return it, after you finish making of Rev. Randy Smith. Father John Blaker will $1 at the PSFS dealer’s table (I-107). notes, to The Crystal Connection (Dealers preside. All Christians are welcome. Services Room F-1). will be held Sunday at 10am in PCC202B. We Regret to Inform Prominent Providence, RI fan Mark M. Keller — Dick Eney The Pagan Full Moon Circle, an eclectic, died this morning at 2am at a hospice. The Intergalactic Bump Earth-based group, will hold a ritual on Sun- cause was adenocarcinoma. Trained in both For one night only, Trap Door, the Disciples of day at 7pm in PCC103C.
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