#nwc47 — Public Fediverse posts

Calling all costume enthusiasts and cosplayers! Registration for the #nwc48 Masquerade is now open! Present your finest costume or cosplay at our magnificent masquerade held on Saturday night of the convention. Winners receive a free membership to Norwescon 49. More information and how to enter can be found at https://www.norwescon.org/con/events/masquerade/.
#nwc47 winners are featured above. If you see yourself, tag yourself and say hi!

One final hello from #NWC47 for the year, as we hold our post-con wrap up meeting! We’re discussing what went well and what we can improve on — to comment on your Norwescon experience, email us at [email protected] or fill out our feedback form here: https://www.norwescon.org/about/contact-info/norwescon-feedback/

Had a good time at #NWC47? Looking forward to #NWC48? Guess what? Hotel reservations are already open! Rooms for next year will be $167/night — reserve your room today and be sure you can stay on-site and be mere moments away from anything you want to see! Full info is on our Hotel page: https://www.norwescon.org/con/hotel/

Norwescon 47 Thursday Night Star Trek vs Star Wars Dance: Are you Team Enterprise or Team Skywalker? Do you dream of the final frontier, or a galaxy far, far away? Lightsaber or phaser? The Force or the Prime Directive? (Recorded live at NWC47) https://michaelhans.com/eclecticism/2025/04/21/norwescon-47-thursday-night-star-trek-vs-star-wars-dance

#AgeOfLove #ApoptygmaBerzerk #ArtOfNoise #Ayria #BabyKnoxx #BeeGees #BillyIdol #BoneyM #BrunoMars #Collide #Covenant #DarioG #Darude #DavidBowie #DepecheMode #DJEarworm #DuaLipa #Eisenfunk #Grid #Groboclone #HouseOfPain #InformationSociety #INXS #JanelleMonáe #JarodRipley #Kesha #KMFDM #Knock2AndNaliya #LondonSymphonyOrchestra #MarkRonson #MelodikaBros #Melodysheep #NickiMinaj #Norwescon #NWC47 #OMD #OrchestralManoeuvresInTheDark #PartyBen #PetShopBoys #PisaAndZigo #RobDougan #Robyn #SamAndTheWomp #ScissorSisters #Seabound #SebastianKomor #SneakerPimps #The8BitBigBand #TheBeastieBoys #TheCure #TheFirm #TheImmortals #TheRockyHorrorPictureShow #TheTimelords #TristanShout #VNVNation #WeirdAlYankovic #WolfgangPress #Yello #Ylvis #DJWüdi #Mixes

Norwescon 47 Thursday Night Star Trek vs Star Wars Dance: Are you Team Enterprise or Team Skywalker? Do you dream of the final frontier, or a galaxy far, far away? Lightsaber or phaser? The Force or the Prime Directive? (Recorded live at NWC47) https://michaelhans.com/eclecticism/2025/04/21/norwescon-47-thursday-night-star-trek-vs-star-wars-dance

#AgeOfLove #ApoptygmaBerzerk #ArtOfNoise #Ayria #BabyKnoxx #BeeGees #BillyIdol #BoneyM #BrunoMars #Collide #Covenant #DarioG #Darude #DavidBowie #DepecheMode #DJEarworm #DuaLipa #Eisenfunk #Grid #Groboclone #HouseOfPain #InformationSociety #INXS #JanelleMonáe #JarodRipley #Kesha #KMFDM #Knock2AndNaliya #LondonSymphonyOrchestra #MarkRonson #MelodikaBros #Melodysheep #NickiMinaj #Norwescon #NWC47 #OMD #OrchestralManoeuvresInTheDark #PartyBen #PetShopBoys #PisaAndZigo #RobDougan #Robyn #SamAndTheWomp #ScissorSisters #Seabound #SebastianKomor #SneakerPimps #The8BitBigBand #TheBeastieBoys #TheCure #TheFirm #TheImmortals #TheRockyHorrorPictureShow #TheTimelords #TristanShout #VNVNation #WeirdAlYankovic #WolfgangPress #Yello #Ylvis #DJWüdi #Mixes

Norwescon 47 Thursday Night Star Trek vs Star Wars Dance: Are you Team Enterprise or Team Skywalker? Do you dream of the final frontier, or a galaxy far, far away? Lightsaber or phaser? The Force or the Prime Directive? (Recorded live at NWC47) https://michaelhans.com/eclecticism/2025/04/21/norwescon-47-thursday-night-star-trek-vs-star-wars-dance

#AgeOfLove #ApoptygmaBerzerk #ArtOfNoise #Ayria #BabyKnoxx #BeeGees #BillyIdol #BoneyM #BrunoMars #Collide #Covenant #DarioG #Darude #DavidBowie #DepecheMode #DJEarworm #DuaLipa #Eisenfunk #Grid #Groboclone #HouseOfPain #InformationSociety #INXS #JanelleMonáe #JarodRipley #Kesha #KMFDM #Knock2AndNaliya #LondonSymphonyOrchestra #MarkRonson #MelodikaBros #Melodysheep #NickiMinaj #Norwescon #NWC47 #OMD #OrchestralManoeuvresInTheDark #PartyBen #PetShopBoys #PisaAndZigo #RobDougan #Robyn #SamAndTheWomp #ScissorSisters #Seabound #SebastianKomor #SneakerPimps #The8BitBigBand #TheBeastieBoys #TheCure #TheFirm #TheImmortals #TheRockyHorrorPictureShow #TheTimelords #TristanShout #VNVNation #WeirdAlYankovic #WolfgangPress #Yello #Ylvis #DJWüdi #Mixes

Norwescon 47 Thursday Night Star Trek vs Star Wars Dance: Are you Team Enterprise or Team Skywalker? Do you dream of the final frontier, or a galaxy far, far away? Lightsaber or phaser? The Force or the Prime Directive? (Recorded live at NWC47) https://michaelhans.com/eclecticism/2025/04/21/norwescon-47-thursday-night-star-trek-vs-star-wars-dance

#AgeOfLove #ApoptygmaBerzerk #ArtOfNoise #Ayria #BabyKnoxx #BeeGees #BillyIdol #BoneyM #BrunoMars #Collide #Covenant #DarioG #Darude #DavidBowie #DepecheMode #DJEarworm #DuaLipa #Eisenfunk #Grid #Groboclone #HouseOfPain #InformationSociety #INXS #JanelleMonáe #JarodRipley #Kesha #KMFDM #Knock2AndNaliya #LondonSymphonyOrchestra #MarkRonson #MelodikaBros #Melodysheep #NickiMinaj #Norwescon #NWC47 #OMD #OrchestralManoeuvresInTheDark #PartyBen #PetShopBoys #PisaAndZigo #RobDougan #Robyn #SamAndTheWomp #ScissorSisters #Seabound #SebastianKomor #SneakerPimps #The8BitBigBand #TheBeastieBoys #TheCure #TheFirm #TheImmortals #TheRockyHorrorPictureShow #TheTimelords #TristanShout #VNVNation #WeirdAlYankovic #WolfgangPress #Yello #Ylvis #DJWüdi #Mixes

Weekly Notes: April 14–20, 2025 (Norwescon 47 wrap-up edition): A week in the life of…. Thoughts, photos, links, and miscellany from the past week. https://michaelhans.com/eclecticism/2025/04/20/weekly-notes-april-14-20-2025-norwescon-47-wrap-up-edition

#Norwescon #NWC47 #WeeklyNotes #Conventions #DJWüdi #Personal

Aww…are we done already? Looks like it! A _huge_ thank you to our guests of honor @Catvalente, Wayne Barlowe, Tracy Drain, Paizo's Jenny Jarzabski and Mike Kimmel, Isis Asare, all of our volunteers, and all of our members from all of us at #NWC47 for another excellent year. We've had a blast, we hope you did too, and we'll see you again next year for #NWC48 with Ursula Vernon @ursulav, Summer Ash, Orbit, and Dutch Bihary, and more guests to be announced later!

It's about that time we start packing up at #nwc47 but you can catch up on all the latest news with our Sunday edition of the Daily 'Zine! Find pictures, articles, and info on all the latest happenings at the con, visit https://www.norwescon.org/con/daily-zine/.

We're approaching the end! Closing ceremonies will be at 3 p.m., followed by the Onions and Roses panel at 4 p.m., both in Evergreen 3 & 4. Tell us what worked or didn't work for you at #NWC47, and we'll use that feedback for planning our future conventions! You can also send us feedback by emailing [email protected] or using our feedback form at https://www.norwescon.org/go/feedback.

Today's Guest of Honor panels and events at #NWC47 Part 2: "Presented by BritCon: QI – ETs" (Cascade 10) with @Catvalente at 2 p.m., and of course, our Closing Ceremonies at 3 p.m. in Evergreen 3 & 4.

Today's Guest of Honor panels and events at #NWC47 Part 1: "The Art of Dialogue in Fantasy" (Cascade 7 & 8) with @Catvalente or "Learn to Play a Tabletop RPG" (Maxi's Ballroom) with Paizo's Jenny Jarzabski and Mike Kimmel at 10 a.m., "And Don't Forget Your Toothbrush: How Would You Prepare for Time Travel?" (Evergreen 3 & 4) with Isis Asare or "The Many Worlds of Wayne Barlowe" (Grand 3 or https://youtube.com/live/0NF0fDNi-yg) with Wayne Barlowe at 11 a.m.

Is that a giant bunny, or did I just stay up too late last night? It's Sunday at #NWC47! At 9 a.m., the BIPOC & AAPI Lounge in 7101 opens, or youth, tweens, and teens can go on an Easter Egg hunt in Cascade 12. Games and panels begin at 10 a.m.

Saturday night at #NWC47! Doors open for the Masquerade in an hour, and the Masquerade itself will kick off at 6:30 p.m. in Grand 2 & 3 or streaming on our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/live/M8SutECnf9I). Come see Norwescon's finest costumers strut their stuff on stage! At 9 p.m. we have the Gaggle of Geeks Geeky Comedy Showcase in Maxi's Lounge, and at 9:30 p.m. come down to the Pan-Galactic Dance Party in Grand 2 & 3!

We only have a few spots left in the official CATAN United States National Championship Qualifier Tournament at #nwc47!The tournament takes place on Sunday April 20, 2025 at 10 a.m. in Maxi's Lounge. You must be 18 to enter, and have a Norwescon membership valid for the day of the tournament. Single-day memberships for Sunday are available online at https://norwescon.org and at the door. Register for the event at the Lakeside gaming area or arrive early at the tournament.

Guest of honor panels and events for today at #NWC47, part 2: "Inventing Popular Culture for Fiction" (Evergreen 3 & 4) with @Catvalente or "Transitioning from Traditional to Digital Art" (Cascade 9 or https://www.twitch.tv/norwescon) with Wayne Barlowe at 5 p.m., "The Maiden, the Mother, and the Other One: Images of Older Women in Horror" (Evergreen 1 & 2) with Isis Asare at 7 p.m., and "Poly 101" (Cascade 5 & 6) with Isis Asare at 9 p.m.

Guest of honor panels and events for today at #NWC47, part 1: @Catvalente reading (Cascade 3) and "How Speculative Fiction Informs our Beliefs" with Tracy Drain (Evergreen 3 & 4) at noon, "Focus on the Outer Planets and Moons" with Tracy Drain (Evergreen 3 & 4) at 1 p.m., "A Game Design Jam Part 3: Build the Encounter" (Cascade 13) with Paizo's Jenny Jarzabski and Mike Kimmel at 3 p.m., and "The Anatomy of Fantastical Creatures" (Evergreen 3 & 4) with Wayne Barlowe at 4 p.m.

Have some items you want signed by our Guests of Honor? Please respect the three-item limit and come meet @Catvalente, Wayne Barlowe, Tracy Drain, Jenny Jarzabski, Mike Kimmel, and Isis Asare at the 10 a.m. autograph session in Grand 2, along with many other worthy artists and authors joining us here at #NWC47.

Two days down, two to go! The BIPOC & AAPI Lounge in 7101 opens at 9 a.m., open and scheduled games and author readings start at 9 a.m., and panels start at 10 a.m. Wake up, get some breakfast, coffee, tea, or whatever wakes you up in the morning, and get Saturday at #NWC47 started!

Congratulations to the 2025 #PhilipKDickAward winner, Brenda Penado, for Time's Agent, and the Special Citation winner, Adrian Tchaikovsky, for Alien Clay!

See the full announcement on the #NWC47 website: https://www.norwescon.org/2025/04/18/2025-philip-k-dick-award-winner-announced/

Lights, music, action - Friday night at #nwc47 is here! Time to shake off the serious and embrace the spotlight. Whether you’re a rockstar in the making or a diva at heart, DJ #CSharp hosts an electrifying karaoke extravaganza starting at 8 p.m in Maxi's. Don’t worry, liquid courage will be available. Not into singing? Slide into the glow of the Blacklight Ball with mc300baud at 9:30 p.m. in Grand 2 & 3. Dance your heart out under neon lights, where the music isn't the only thing that shines!

Starting at 7 p.m. you can see the second block of the Speculative Film Fest in Evergreen 1 & 2, play SFF movie Mad Libs in Maxi's Lounge, learn "How to Speak Artist" in Cascade 5 & 6, or upcycle an old t-shirt into something fabulous in Maxi's Ballroom. At 8 p.m. join the open filk circle in Evergreen 3 & 4 and at 9 p.m. join DJ Wüdi (@djwudi) for the Star Trek vs. Star Wars Thursday night dance in Grand 3. #NWC47 is off and dancing!

The opening ceremonies for #NWC47 will begin in one hour, at 6 p.m. in Grand 3 or streaming on our YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/live/up0Mi8WwkyE). Join us and all of our guests of honor as we officially kick off Norwescon 47!

GoH events at #NWC47 today: @Catvalente has "AI and Personhood" at 3 p.m. (Cascade 10), and "The Holes in our History" at 4 p.m. (Cascade 7&8), Wayne Barlowe has "The Art Behind the Magic: Concept Art for Film" at 5 p.m. (Cascade 10), Tracy Drain has "Getting the Details Right" at 4 p.m. (Evergreen 3&4), Paizo's Jenny Jarzabski and Mike Kimmel have "A Game Design Jam: Part 1 Building the Monster" at 3 p.m. (Cascade 13), and Isis Asare has "Women World Builders" at 7 p.m. (Cascade 9).

If you're not joining us in person this weekend at #NWC47, or you're here but need to retire to your hotel room for some quiet time, we're streaming a selection of panels and events on our Twitch and YouTube channels! See the full streaming lineup on our website: https://www.norwescon.org/con/schedule-of-events/#streaming. If you're here and want to relax and charge for your first day of con? The Convention Lounge in rooms 7106 & 7108 is open until 11 p.m. or visit the hotel's Thunderbird Market espresso stand until 10 p.m.

Open now at #NWC47: The con office (Olympic 3), BIPOC & AAPI lounge (7101), con lounge (7106 & 7108), and the cloak room and info table (lobby) are all open now. The gaming library (Olympic 2) opens at 10 a.m., pro check-in (Cascade 1) at noon, club tables (lobby and concourses) at 1 p.m., open games (Olympic 1, Lakeside Games 1 & 2) and Artemis (Maxi's salon) at 2 p.m., and the dealer's room (Northwest Ballrooms) at 4 p.m. Panels and readings start at 2 p.m.

It's time! #NWC47 is warming up! Registration is open and lines are moving. If you have not bought your membership yet you can do it easily at our website (https://www.norwescon.org/con/memberships/) and then hop in line to pick up your badge. Save time and make it to your first panel without worrying! Need to keep track of the weekend? Make sure to download our Guidebook mobile schedule! Search for Norwescon 47 in the Guidebook app, or just click this link: https://builder.guidebook.com/g/norwescon47/

Good morning from #NWC47! Registration is open and the line is moving well, right near the Sistah SciFi book vending machine. The art show and dealers’ room are coming together….

It’s day zero of #NWC47! This is how things look on Wednesday when we’re loading in, setting up, and getting ready to welcome all of you back for another excellent year!

Stand-up comedy comes to #nwc47! Presented by Geeky Comedy Seattle (https://www.valeriebenti.com/geeky-comedy-seattle), A Gaggle of Geeks: A Geeky Comedy Showcase celebrates voices often overlooked in both comedy and geek culture. This funny bunch of comics, who also happen to be nerds, will bring you their best jokes and deepest cuts. Saturday, April 19 at 9 p.m. come up to Maxi's Lounge, have a drink, and enjoy the show!
#norwescon #seattlecomedy #geekycomedyseattle

This is it — the final countdown! #NWC47 starts tomorrow! Services (registration, office, con lounge, cloak room, BIPOC & AAPI lounge, and info table) open at 9 a.m., panels and readings start at 2 p.m. Get those costumes finished and bags packed, and we'll see you soon!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw

Indulge your love of movies and improv comedy at #nwc47! Presented by CSz Seattle (https://cszseattle.com/), the cast of B-Rated! create a fully improvised original movie acted out onstage that incorporates your suggestions, complete with an improvised live commentary track! If you love the kind of unforgettable popcorn movies you watch and riff on with your friends, family, or robot pals, this is the show for you! Join us Friday April 18 at 3:30 p.m.
#norwescon #seattlecomedy #seattleimprov

Ready to plan your #nwc47 weekend? Try out Guidebook! Download the app to your device and search "Norwescon 47." Filter for programming track types like art, costume, and fanfic, or see what panels our guests of honor are on. Save programming with My Schedule and select notifications to remind you of start times. Guidebook also includes maps, open hours, and lists of attending artists and dealers. If anything changes, the guide will update, which means you always know what's happening!

Dungeons & Dragons meets improv comedy at #nwc47! Presented by Jet City Improv (https://www.jetcityimprov.org/), DNDProv - Made Up Misadventures! spins a mix of narrative improv and the classic TTRPG to tell comedic adventures where you can influence the story by inspiring quests, villains, chaos, and more! Saturday, April 19 at 6 p.m come join us in Maxi's Lounge, have a drink, and enjoy some laughter, fantasy, and improvised magical problem-solving!
#norwescon #seattlecomedy #jetcityimprov

Enjoy some improvised entertainment at #nwc47! Presented by Unexpected Productions (https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/), Unexpected Productions: Impossible Loves is an enchanting comedy show that immerses you in a unique supernatural realm, with a thrilling, fully improvised paranormal romance. Saturday April 19 at 7:30 p.m. come up to Maxi's Lounge, have a drink, and indulge in the captivating tales of... Impossible Loves. Photos @billgrinnelphotos
#norwescon #seattlecomedy #UnexpectedProductions

We have an official #nwc47 convention t-shirt featuring the stunning artwork of our #NWC Artist Guest of Honor Wayne Barlowe! Design and production provided by our official t-shirt vendor and dealer, Arkham Bazaar. Arkham Bazaar and Sigh Co. Graphics specialize in original design literary and horror graphic tees. It's your one stop Cthulhu Shop with H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival DVDs , accessories, apparel, and more! Shop https://arkhambazaar.com or find them on FB and Instagram at arkhambazaar.

We have an official #nwc47 convention t-shirt featuring the stunning artwork of our #NWC Artist Guest of Honor Wayne Barlowe! Design and production provided by our official t-shirt vendor and dealer, Arkham Bazaar. Arkham Bazaar and Sigh Co. Graphics specialize in original design literary and horror graphic tees. It's your one stop Cthulhu Shop with H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival DVDs , accessories, apparel, and more! Shop https://arkhambazaar.com or find them on FB and Instagram at arkhambazaar.

We have an official #nwc47 convention t-shirt featuring the stunning artwork of our #NWC Artist Guest of Honor Wayne Barlowe! Design and production provided by our official t-shirt vendor and dealer, Arkham Bazaar. Arkham Bazaar and Sigh Co. Graphics specialize in original design literary and horror graphic tees. It's your one stop Cthulhu Shop with H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival DVDs , accessories, apparel, and more! Shop https://arkhambazaar.com or find them on FB and Instagram at arkhambazaar.

We have an official #nwc47 convention t-shirt featuring the stunning artwork of our #NWC Artist Guest of Honor Wayne Barlowe! Design and production provided by our official t-shirt vendor and dealer, Arkham Bazaar. Arkham Bazaar and Sigh Co. Graphics specialize in original design literary and horror graphic tees. It's your one stop Cthulhu Shop with H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival DVDs , accessories, apparel, and more! Shop https://arkhambazaar.com or find them on FB and Instagram at arkhambazaar.

We have an official #nwc47 convention t-shirt featuring the stunning artwork of our #NWC Artist Guest of Honor Wayne Barlowe! Design and production provided by our official t-shirt vendor and dealer, Arkham Bazaar. Arkham Bazaar and Sigh Co. Graphics specialize in original design literary and horror graphic tees. It's your one stop Cthulhu Shop with H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival DVDs , accessories, apparel, and more! Shop https://arkhambazaar.com or find them on FB and Instagram at arkhambazaar.

Norwescon 47 In Two Weeks!

To ensure a quick and smooth check-in at Registration, please see these tips:

• Have your government-issued picture ID ready; all persons aged 18 and older must complete their checkins in person at Registration and verify their identity.
• All persons aged 17 and younger must have a Minor Permission Slip, completed and signed by a responsible adult who is also attending Norwescon 47.
• Youth aged 15 or younger may not check themselves in; they must be checked in by their responsible adult, who will provide their Minor Permission Slip.
• Youth aged 16 or 17 may check themselves in if 1) they have their own government-issued picture ID; 2) they provide their Minor Permission Slip, completed and signed by their responsible adult; and 3) Registration staff verify that the responsible adult is registered for Norwescon 47.

Please remember that Thursday and Saturday mornings are our busiest check-in times, so the quicker we can get each person checked in, the sooner you can get to your favorite Con activities. We will have self-service kiosks available on-site for folks who still need to purchase their membership, but if you’ve already purchased your membership online, you can go straight to the next available Registration cashier to check in.

Online sales will remain open throughout the entire Con, so you’re encouraged to purchase your membership in advance, and by the time you’re reading this, single-day memberships will have already gone on sale (see our Memberships page for more information).

We’re really looking forward to welcoming you (or welcoming you back) to Norwescon, and if you have any questions about your membership or Registration check-in procedures, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Thanks, and see you soon!

Writer Guest of Honor

Our last guest of honor feature is for Catherynne M. Valente. She is the NYT bestselling author of over forty books of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, including Deathless, Space Opera_, The Past Is Red, and the Fairyland novels. She is the winner of the Hugo, Locus, Nebula, Sturgeon, and Lambda awards, among others, and has been shortlisted for the World Fantasy and Ursula K LeGuin awards. She lives on a small island off the coast of Maine with her child and several troublingly large cats.

Check out ALL Norwescon 47 guests of honor on panels, at Q&A’s, at the autograph session, and many other places.

The Programming Schedule is Live On the Website!

Check out all the programming that starts at 2pm on Thursday and ends on Sunday at 4pm. We have a full schedule of all types of tracks, from writing to costuming to space. Come all four days to see as much of it as you can!

Guidebook is Ready!

We are excited to announce that the schedule app for Norwescon 47, powered by Guidebook, is now available. With this resource, you have access to the most up-to-date information as well as networking tools.

To get started, tap “Download the app” to access the guide on your iOS and Android device. Prefer the web version? Content will also be available online.

The Guidebook app is the most complete and comprehensive resource for information about the Norwescon 47 schedule and our guests of honor, panelists, art show participants, dealers, club tables, scheduled games, and more. Download it before the convention starts to plan your weekend, and save bandwidth on-site!

Norwescon Community Partner Page Ahead

Norwescon is proud to be working with Page Ahead to help eliminate book deserts in the greater Seattle area and other areas in the state of Washington. Page Ahead provides new books and develops reading activities that empower at-risk children, and it has given more than four million new books to more than one million children through early childhood programs across Washington.

Norwescon is raising money for our nonprofit partner through sales of items in the art show and donating all proceeds to Page Ahead. We will be accepting donations of items that are fannish in nature such as art, jewelry, books, and games at the convention. To make a donation, just bring it to the art show in Grand 1 during open hours on Friday and Saturday.

You can also support this year’s community partner by visiting our community partners’ sales area in the art show and making a purchase. We have many interesting and exciting items for this year. Whether you have something that you would like to donate or are looking for a new treasure, please join us in supporting this year’s community partner Page Ahead.

Single Pattern Contest and Masquerade Membership Prize Reminder

Show off your mad costume skills at Norwescon this year! Enter our single pattern contest and have fun with our unisex sweatshirt and pants pattern. Or go for broke and enter our masquerade. All skill levels welcome! Masquerade entrants have a chance to win a membership to Norwescon 48! We look forward to seeing you shine!

Pre-masquerade meeting times are Friday 7pm-8pm in Cascade 7&8, and Saturday 10am-12pm in Grand 3.

Click here for rules and entry forms.

More Games Than You Can Imagine!

Seriously! You want to game? Not sure where to go to find your tribe? Look no further:

Game Libraries

The Dragonflight GameCon Game Library and Alexandria RPG Library will be located in Olympic 1 and 2 for the duration of the convention.

Open Gaming Tables

Pathfinder/Starfinder and D&D organized play will be located in Lakeside Gaming, which can be found at the end of Concourse 1 or 2 between Wings 4 and 5. Both the first and second floors of Lakeside Gaming require use of the second-floor skybridge.

Artemis Simulator

The Artemis Simulator sessions are being held in Maxi’s Salon.

Warhorn

Don’t forget to register for Warhorn and secure your spot for your favorite games. From thrilling RPGs to strategic board games, the choices are endless.

Calling All Game Masters!

We are still looking for game masters to lead board games and card games. Imagine the joy of guiding players through the whimsical world of Dr. Who Flux or the hilarious chaos of Munchkin. If you’re interested, simply complete the online form to get on the schedule.

Catan Championship Qualifier

Norwescon is hosting an official CATAN United States National Championship Qualifier Tournament. There will be three preliminary rounds followed by a final round. Only 16 seats are available, and you must be 18 to enter. Register today at Warhorn. A Norwescon membership will be needed to attend the event. You can purchase a weekend pass for Norwescon at norwescon.org. Day passes can also be purchased on-site.

Email us if you have any questions.

Info Table Update

Would you like to know more? Find out at the Info Table! Pick up your Souvenir Program Book, Pocket Programs, single-day schedules, pronoun stickers, and more. Read the ‘Zine, share your suggestions and comments at the Feedback Box – or just stop by to say hello! We’re open 9-7 Thursday through Saturday, 9-3 Sunday. Find us in the lobby hallway next to the official Norwescon t-shirt vendor.

Introducing Nebula Notes

The Norwescon ‘Zine (the official daily news sheet for Norwescon 47) will be full of information for you each day of the convention – and some of that comes from you!

This year, the ‘Zine will be called Nebula Notes, in honor of our Through the Cosmic Telescope theme. Also keeping with that theme is one of our columns, “Close Encounters.” Send in a paragraph about interesting, unique, or funny interactions you have at Norwescon 47.

Photos are always welcome – costumes, an event, a droid trying to blend in with the rubbish bins. You get the gist. Are you an artist with a great, geeky sense of humor? Submit your single-panel comic.

And, of course, we will be including a favorite: the “Overheard” column. The things you’re only going to hear at a sci-fi and fantasy convention. Tidbits of delight that have you chuckling with fannish glee because it’s normal to hear at a convention, but not in the mundane world.

Send us your content and ideas. The ‘Zine will be available each morning of Norwescon 47 at 10am. You’ll find it at the Information Desk in the convention lobby, online in Guidebook, and on the website.

Hotel Parking Information

If you are in the Norwescon room block, the first car registered to your hotel room is free. Any additional cars registered to the same hotel room are charged $22.18 per day and will receive in/out privileges provided the guest exits and enters using their room key. This rate begins at 7am on Wednesday, April 16th, and runs through 6pm Sunday, April 20th.

For your information, the next day starts at 2:45am, so if you come for the day on Saturday but do not leave until 3am on Sunday, you will be charged $44.36 for two days of parking. No in/out feature exists for people not staying at the hotel.

Do You Enjoy Audiobooks?

Are you an author thinking about branching into audiobooks? These two panels are for you. Come join our professional audiobook narrators as they read from selections sent in by Norwescon authors. Want your selection to be read? Be sure to send it to the Author Listeners Lounge before the convention.

First Page Idol

Saturday 11am-12pm Evergreen 1&2

Does your hook grab your target readers? Are you sure? Try out your opening in front of a live audience with the help of professional voice actors. Our audiobook narrators will read a stack of first pages out loud. Audience members who read in your genre will raise their hands when they lose interest. As the author, you’ll stay anonymous while getting feedback from readers. To submit work, email your first page with genre designation at the top to [email protected].

Author Listeners’ Lounge

Sunday 11am-1pm Cascade 10

Have you ever wondered how your stories would sound if they were read by a professional audiobook narrator? Here’s your chance to find out! A trained voice actor will help your stories and their emotions come to life right before your ears and will engage your audience like no other medium. Whether you’re a seasoned author with numerous audiobooks to your name or completely new to the world of audiobooks, come by and listen as your books come to life. Submit a story to be read.

Norwescon Little Free Library Reminder

Don’t forget to bring your book donations to the Norwescon Little Free Library table! Just one or a whole box, community donations are the heart and soul of the swap. We’ll be under the stairs in the lobby accepting donations around the clock, AND you’ll get a ribbon! Don’t forget to take a book (or two) while you’re there.

Volunteer for Norwescon 47

Norwescon 47 is fast approaching (just under a month away!), and while we’ve got a great ConCom team, we still need volunteers before, during, and after the con! Interested? We’ve been keeping the Open Volunteer Positions page up-to-date – come take a look to see if anything catches your eye.

If you’re not sure where you’d like to help out, or you have additional questions, please reach out and we’ll do our best to respond rapidly. You are also welcome to attend our final pre-con ConCom meeting on Saturday April 5th at 11am, in-person or remotely. Talk to some people and see if you find a good fit! Click here for meeting details.

And, of course, if you want to help out but not take on a role, we will gladly welcome at-event volunteers. This is especially true if you find yourself at the hotel on Wednesday or Monday and are open to helping with load-in or load-out.

Holiday Cards???

It is never too early to think about your annual holiday cards. Back by popular demand are our favorite Santa and Krampus. This year all donations for the event will go to Norwescon 47’s local charity of choice, Page Ahead, because every child deserves to have a book of their own. Event runs on Saturday from 1pm-3pm in the lobby.

Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

Past, present, and future Norwescon volunteers are invited to join our annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic on Sunday, July 27, 11am until 2pm, at Steel Lake Park picnic shelter #1 in Federal Way.

We will be providing basic grill foods (i.e., burgers, dogs, vegetarian options) and non-alcoholic beverages. Side dishes and desserts are always appreciated, but not required, if you want to bring something along.

Friends, family, and other potential volunteers are very welcome!

Sunday, July 27, 2025
11am-2pm
Steel Lake Park, Shelter #1
Federal Way, WA 98003
2410 S. 312th St

https://www.norwescon.org/2025/04/02/news-from-norwescon-april-2025/

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Norwescon 47 In Two Weeks!

To ensure a quick and smooth check-in at Registration, please see these tips:

• Have your government-issued picture ID ready; all persons aged 18 and older must complete their checkins in person at Registration and verify their identity.
• All persons aged 17 and younger must have a Minor Permission Slip, completed and signed by a responsible adult who is also attending Norwescon 47.
• Youth aged 15 or younger may not check themselves in; they must be checked in by their responsible adult, who will provide their Minor Permission Slip.
• Youth aged 16 or 17 may check themselves in if 1) they have their own government-issued picture ID; 2) they provide their Minor Permission Slip, completed and signed by their responsible adult; and 3) Registration staff verify that the responsible adult is registered for Norwescon 47.

Please remember that Thursday and Saturday mornings are our busiest check-in times, so the quicker we can get each person checked in, the sooner you can get to your favorite Con activities. We will have self-service kiosks available on-site for folks who still need to purchase their membership, but if you’ve already purchased your membership online, you can go straight to the next available Registration cashier to check in.

Online sales will remain open throughout the entire Con, so you’re encouraged to purchase your membership in advance, and by the time you’re reading this, single-day memberships will have already gone on sale (see our Memberships page for more information).

We’re really looking forward to welcoming you (or welcoming you back) to Norwescon, and if you have any questions about your membership or Registration check-in procedures, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Thanks, and see you soon!

Writer Guest of Honor

Our last guest of honor feature is for Catherynne M. Valente. She is the NYT bestselling author of over forty books of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, including Deathless, Space Opera_, The Past Is Red, and the Fairyland novels. She is the winner of the Hugo, Locus, Nebula, Sturgeon, and Lambda awards, among others, and has been shortlisted for the World Fantasy and Ursula K LeGuin awards. She lives on a small island off the coast of Maine with her child and several troublingly large cats.

Check out ALL Norwescon 47 guests of honor on panels, at Q&A’s, at the autograph session, and many other places.

The Programming Schedule is Live On the Website!

Check out all the programming that starts at 2pm on Thursday and ends on Sunday at 4pm. We have a full schedule of all types of tracks, from writing to costuming to space. Come all four days to see as much of it as you can!

Guidebook is Ready!

We are excited to announce that the schedule app for Norwescon 47, powered by Guidebook, is now available. With this resource, you have access to the most up-to-date information as well as networking tools.

To get started, tap “Download the app” to access the guide on your iOS and Android device. Prefer the web version? Content will also be available online.

The Guidebook app is the most complete and comprehensive resource for information about the Norwescon 47 schedule and our guests of honor, panelists, art show participants, dealers, club tables, scheduled games, and more. Download it before the convention starts to plan your weekend, and save bandwidth on-site!

Norwescon Community Partner Page Ahead

Norwescon is proud to be working with Page Ahead to help eliminate book deserts in the greater Seattle area and other areas in the state of Washington. Page Ahead provides new books and develops reading activities that empower at-risk children, and it has given more than four million new books to more than one million children through early childhood programs across Washington.

Norwescon is raising money for our nonprofit partner through sales of items in the art show and donating all proceeds to Page Ahead. We will be accepting donations of items that are fannish in nature such as art, jewelry, books, and games at the convention. To make a donation, just bring it to the art show in Grand 1 during open hours on Friday and Saturday.

You can also support this year’s community partner by visiting our community partners’ sales area in the art show and making a purchase. We have many interesting and exciting items for this year. Whether you have something that you would like to donate or are looking for a new treasure, please join us in supporting this year’s community partner Page Ahead.

Single Pattern Contest and Masquerade Membership Prize Reminder

Show off your mad costume skills at Norwescon this year! Enter our single pattern contest and have fun with our unisex sweatshirt and pants pattern. Or go for broke and enter our masquerade. All skill levels welcome! Masquerade entrants have a chance to win a membership to Norwescon 48! We look forward to seeing you shine!

Pre-masquerade meeting times are Friday 7pm-8pm in Cascade 7&8, and Saturday 10am-12pm in Grand 3.

Click here for rules and entry forms.

More Games Than You Can Imagine!

Seriously! You want to game? Not sure where to go to find your tribe? Look no further:

Game Libraries

The Dragonflight GameCon Game Library and Alexandria RPG Library will be located in Olympic 1 and 2 for the duration of the convention.

Open Gaming Tables

Pathfinder/Starfinder and D&D organized play will be located in Lakeside Gaming, which can be found at the end of Concourse 1 or 2 between Wings 4 and 5. Both the first and second floors of Lakeside Gaming require use of the second-floor skybridge.

Artemis Simulator

The Artemis Simulator sessions are being held in Maxi’s Salon.

Warhorn

Don’t forget to register for Warhorn and secure your spot for your favorite games. From thrilling RPGs to strategic board games, the choices are endless.

Calling All Game Masters!

We are still looking for game masters to lead board games and card games. Imagine the joy of guiding players through the whimsical world of Dr. Who Flux or the hilarious chaos of Munchkin. If you’re interested, simply complete the online form to get on the schedule.

Catan Championship Qualifier

Norwescon is hosting an official CATAN United States National Championship Qualifier Tournament. There will be three preliminary rounds followed by a final round. Only 16 seats are available, and you must be 18 to enter. Register today at Warhorn. A Norwescon membership will be needed to attend the event. You can purchase a weekend pass for Norwescon at norwescon.org. Day passes can also be purchased on-site.

Email us if you have any questions.

Info Table Update

Would you like to know more? Find out at the Info Table! Pick up your Souvenir Program Book, Pocket Programs, single-day schedules, pronoun stickers, and more. Read the ‘Zine, share your suggestions and comments at the Feedback Box – or just stop by to say hello! We’re open 9-7 Thursday through Saturday, 9-3 Sunday. Find us in the lobby hallway next to the official Norwescon t-shirt vendor.

Introducing Nebula Notes

The Norwescon ‘Zine (the official daily news sheet for Norwescon 47) will be full of information for you each day of the convention – and some of that comes from you!

This year, the ‘Zine will be called Nebula Notes, in honor of our Through the Cosmic Telescope theme. Also keeping with that theme is one of our columns, “Close Encounters.” Send in a paragraph about interesting, unique, or funny interactions you have at Norwescon 47.

Photos are always welcome – costumes, an event, a droid trying to blend in with the rubbish bins. You get the gist. Are you an artist with a great, geeky sense of humor? Submit your single-panel comic.

And, of course, we will be including a favorite: the “Overheard” column. The things you’re only going to hear at a sci-fi and fantasy convention. Tidbits of delight that have you chuckling with fannish glee because it’s normal to hear at a convention, but not in the mundane world.

Send us your content and ideas. The ‘Zine will be available each morning of Norwescon 47 at 10am. You’ll find it at the Information Desk in the convention lobby, online in Guidebook, and on the website.

Hotel Parking Information

If you are in the Norwescon room block, the first car registered to your hotel room is free. Any additional cars registered to the same hotel room are charged $22.18 per day and will receive in/out privileges provided the guest exits and enters using their room key. This rate begins at 7am on Wednesday, April 16th, and runs through 6pm Sunday, April 20th.

For your information, the next day starts at 2:45am, so if you come for the day on Saturday but do not leave until 3am on Sunday, you will be charged $44.36 for two days of parking. No in/out feature exists for people not staying at the hotel.

Do You Enjoy Audiobooks?

Are you an author thinking about branching into audiobooks? These two panels are for you. Come join our professional audiobook narrators as they read from selections sent in by Norwescon authors. Want your selection to be read? Be sure to send it to the Author Listeners Lounge before the convention.

First Page Idol

Saturday 11am-12pm Evergreen 1&2

Does your hook grab your target readers? Are you sure? Try out your opening in front of a live audience with the help of professional voice actors. Our audiobook narrators will read a stack of first pages out loud. Audience members who read in your genre will raise their hands when they lose interest. As the author, you’ll stay anonymous while getting feedback from readers. To submit work, email your first page with genre designation at the top to [email protected].

Author Listeners’ Lounge

Sunday 11am-1pm Cascade 10

Have you ever wondered how your stories would sound if they were read by a professional audiobook narrator? Here’s your chance to find out! A trained voice actor will help your stories and their emotions come to life right before your ears and will engage your audience like no other medium. Whether you’re a seasoned author with numerous audiobooks to your name or completely new to the world of audiobooks, come by and listen as your books come to life. Submit a story to be read.

Norwescon Little Free Library Reminder

Don’t forget to bring your book donations to the Norwescon Little Free Library table! Just one or a whole box, community donations are the heart and soul of the swap. We’ll be under the stairs in the lobby accepting donations around the clock, AND you’ll get a ribbon! Don’t forget to take a book (or two) while you’re there.

Volunteer for Norwescon 47

Norwescon 47 is fast approaching (just under a month away!), and while we’ve got a great ConCom team, we still need volunteers before, during, and after the con! Interested? We’ve been keeping the Open Volunteer Positions page up-to-date – come take a look to see if anything catches your eye.

If you’re not sure where you’d like to help out, or you have additional questions, please reach out and we’ll do our best to respond rapidly. You are also welcome to attend our final pre-con ConCom meeting on Saturday April 5th at 11am, in-person or remotely. Talk to some people and see if you find a good fit! Click here for meeting details.

And, of course, if you want to help out but not take on a role, we will gladly welcome at-event volunteers. This is especially true if you find yourself at the hotel on Wednesday or Monday and are open to helping with load-in or load-out.

Holiday Cards???

It is never too early to think about your annual holiday cards. Back by popular demand are our favorite Santa and Krampus. This year all donations for the event will go to Norwescon 47’s local charity of choice, Page Ahead, because every child deserves to have a book of their own. Event runs on Saturday from 1pm-3pm in the lobby.

Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

Past, present, and future Norwescon volunteers are invited to join our annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic on Sunday, July 27, 11am until 2pm, at Steel Lake Park picnic shelter #1 in Federal Way.

We will be providing basic grill foods (i.e., burgers, dogs, vegetarian options) and non-alcoholic beverages. Side dishes and desserts are always appreciated, but not required, if you want to bring something along.

Friends, family, and other potential volunteers are very welcome!

Sunday, July 27, 2025
11am-2pm
Steel Lake Park, Shelter #1
Federal Way, WA 98003
2410 S. 312th St

https://www.norwescon.org/2025/04/02/news-from-norwescon-april-2025/

#Catan #CatherynneMValente #Guidebook #LittleFreeLibrary #norwescon #Norwescon47 #NWC47 #PageAhead #VolunteerAppreciationPicnic

January Volunteer Meeting: January’s volunteer meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, January 4 to help plan Norwescon 47! … (#concom #NWC47)

Full post: https://www.norwescon.org/2024/12/31/january-volunteer-meeting/

#Norwescon is at #GeekGirlCon this weekend November 9 and 10 at the Seattle Convention Center. Stop by table 607 on the Vendor Floor - Level 4, to say hello, ask about our #NWC47 guests, chat about volunteer opportunities, and grab some candy or a post card. We can't wait to see you!

November Volunteer Meeting: November’s ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us virtually on Saturday, November 4 on Zoom to help plan Norwescon 47! … (#concom #NWC47)

Full post: https://www.norwescon.org/2024/10/24/november-volunteer-meeting/

October Volunteer Meeting: October’s ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, October 4 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport or on Zoom to help plan Norwescon 47! … (#concom #NWC47)

Full post: https://www.norwescon.org/2024/09/27/october-volunteer-meeting/

September ConCom Meeting: September’s ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, September 14 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport or on Zoom to help plan Norwescon 47! … (#concom #NWC47)

Full post: https://www.norwescon.org/2024/09/09/september-concom-meeting-13/

News from Norwescon September 2024: Announcing Writer Guest of Honor Catherynne M. Valente and Artist Guest of Honor Wayne Barlowe, soliciting ideas for panels and panelists, and our planning meetings are about to start and we’re looking for more volunteers! … (#CatherynneMValente #concom #NWC47 #volunteering #WayneBarlowe)

Full post: https://www.norwescon.org/2024/09/03/news-from-norwescon-september-2024/

News from Norwescon September 2024: Announcing Writer Guest of Honor Catherynne M. Valente and Artist Guest of Honor Wayne Barlowe, soliciting ideas for panels and panelists, and our planning meetings are about to start and we’re looking for more volunteers! … (#CatherynneMValente #concom #NWC47 #volunteering #WayneBarlowe)

Full post: https://www.norwescon.org/2024/09/03/news-from-norwescon-september-2024/