Can't wait for VCON? Get a preview at the downtown library!
September is Science Fiction and Fantasy month at the Vancouver Public Library, and VCON is partnering with the VPL's Downtown Branch (350 West Georgia) in three events: Fantastic Art on Sep 19, a Vogon Poetry Slam and Vog-Off on Sep 22, and a panel discussion, Page to Screen, on Sep. 27. All three events are free, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Alice MacKay Room (lower level).
Fantastic Art
This Monday, Sep 19, come to hear George Metzger (Moondog) and Tarol Hunt (Goblins) discuss Fantastic Art, with an emphasis on sequential art and graphic novels. Then join in some audience-participation fun with previews of two VCON favourites: Pencils at High Noon and SF Pictionary. Both are quick-draw competitions that depend more on wit and imagination than artistic ability.
On view will be examples of art from VCONs past.
Vogon Poetry Slam
The (Second Annual) Vogon Poetry Slam and Vog-Off is on Thursday, Sep. 22.
Stormtroopers from The 501st Garrison will be on hand to keep order as contestants vie for cash prizes by reciting their worst possible poems. There's even a $42 prize for the worst poem by someone under 14. See details at the VPL's website: Vancouver Public Library - News & Press Releases
Page to Screen
The third event is Page to Screen, a discussion of how well (or badly) science fiction works have been adapted for the screen. That's on Tuesday, Sep. 27.
