NecronomiCon Providence is a many-faceted #convention and academic conference exploring the life and works of Howard Phillips Lovecraft and fellow creators of weird fiction, past and present, as well as the myriad Lovecraftian authors, artists, and academics who carry on.
What to expect:
- Academic talks on various topics that inform our view of Lovecraft and his works, and all aspects of his life
- A symposium of new research on Lovecraft-related topics
- Panels discussing all manner of topics from critical analysis to pop culture
- Author readings by top-tier weird fiction authors
- Vendors selling weird books and art, rare and new
- Art, Theater, and #Film inspired by Lovecraft
- The best in weird gaming, run by many of the top names in the field
- Social events such as the dreaded Cthulhu Prayer Breakfast and the Eldritch Ball – Historic walking and bus tours of Hoary Providence
- Lovecraft en Español
- Singular community events that will immerse visitors in Providence
http://necronomicon-providence.com
Texas Frightmare Weekend is presented in association with FANGORIA Magazine. Conceived by Loyd and Sue Cryer in 2005 as a three day #horror #convention, the event takes place annually in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. True to its motto, “The Southwest’s Premier Horror Convention”, our goal is to provide fans with an unrivaled experience by celebrating all aspects of genre films. Texas Frightmare Weekend hosts celebrity appearances, autograph signings, screenings, exclusive parties and horror memorabilia vendors from all over the country. The event is also extremely proud to have featured the rising talents of many Texas “Frightmakers” in screenings, panel discussions and Q & A’s.
http://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com/
#Horror-Rama is a new two-day fan event happening in Toronto, Canada on November 1st and November 2nd, 2014. The brainchild of Fango Editor Chris Alexander and Toronto cult cinema institution SUSPECT VIDEO (owned and operated by Luis Ceriz), HORROR-RAMA is niche #convention, bringing together legends of horror cinema and dark pop culture for an intimate and interactive couple of days in the heart of the city. Guests include Barbara Steele and Nivek Ogre.
http://horrorramacanada.com/index.htm
