For Immediate Press Release:
"A lot of scientists today went into science after they got
fired up by science fiction. And it's good for scientists to
watch Sci-Fi, as it forces them to ask deep questions about
the nature of reality. You don't want to just find the right
answers, but to ask the right questions too, and Sci-Fi can
trigger great questions."
...............................~Max Tegmark, MIT Physicist
fired up by science fiction. And it's good for scientists to
watch Sci-Fi, as it forces them to ask deep questions about
the nature of reality. You don't want to just find the right
answers, but to ask the right questions too, and Sci-Fi can
trigger great questions."
...............................~Max Tegmark, MIT Physicist
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Baton Rouge Gears Up For Alien Invasion A full scale invasion is underway, scheduled for November 12-13 at the Capitol Hilton Hotel. And its not just Trekkies & Klingons... Star Wars fanatics, Doctor Whovians, Firefly browncoats, Stargate travelers, Battlestar Galactica viper pilots, comic book heroes, and Potterphiles converge for one weekend a year to meet the stars from their favorite TV shows, don elaborate costumes, and geek-out about what interests them. The Green Orion Girls are to perform Star Trek belly dances. But its not just Science Fiction that has their attention. The Anime & Animation programming includes panel discussions and movies throughout the weekend, and on Saturday evening there is a cosplay & costume competition. Every day there will be knighting ceremonies by the Queen The Horror programming is produced by staffers from the 13th Gate, a local attraction previously ranked as the number one haunted house in the country! The cast & crew from 13th Gate will demonstrate costume design, perform makeup demos, give advice on creating props & acting horrifying, plus a "zombie walk". The Paranormal track features local ghost hunts of the Old Capitol building and the Hilton hotel tunnels. The Science track includes scientists and speakers from NASA, Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), Brec Highland Road Observatory (BHRO), the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society (BRAS), LSU, UNO and Xavier University. In the Fantasy genre, the guest lineup is T. A. Chafin, author of The Nitpickers Guide to the Star Wars Wars Saga; Randy Richards, local author of the Dreadmire D&D book, and Denise Roper, author of the Harry Potter analytical book, The Lord of the Hallows. In the Game Room, attendees will engage in video games, and tabletop games, such as card games, board games, and role-playing games. There is also "open gaming" for anyone that wants to bring their own games. BabelCon is a presentation of the Science and Engineering Education Foundation, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to using Science Fiction media to create interest in Science. You can find out more at www.BabelCon.org. Contact: Sydney Lejeune, P.O. Box 86580, Baton Rouge, LA 70879; or E-mail B[email protected] |
| BabelCon is a family-oriented "science fiction & science" festival that takes place every year in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to celebrate the rich history of sci-fi and the wonder of science. |
| Admission Prices 3-Day Kryptonite Pass: $25 Friday-Only, TGIF Pass: $10 Saturday-Only, Saturn Pass: $20 Sunday-Only, Sol Pass: $5 Game Master Discounts 4-Hour Game: 50% Off Day Badge 8-Hour Game: Free Day Badge |
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| Host Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge 2755 Commercial Dr., Port Allen, LA |
| Online registration for tickets begins soon. |
| Friday: 5pm - 1am Saturday: 9am - 1am Sunday: 10am - 5pm Plus 24-Hour RPG & Video Areas |
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