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Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Balticon? Have you ever wondered if there was some way to contribute to the success of Balticon? Have you ever wondered where people got those really cool Berserker / Berzerker t-shirts? Well wonder no more - sign up to work as a volunteer at Balticon 42 and join in the fun! There are many benefits of being a volunteer depending upon how many hours you work during the convention, including a t-shirt, priority seating at the Masquerade and or even a free membership to Balticon 43.
If you're interested in volunteering, or even just interested in more information before you make up your mind about volunteering, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@balticon.org. We can always use extra hands at all times during the convention, and volunteering is not only an excellent way to to find out more about how a convention is run, but it is also a great opportunity to meet other people who share your interest in Science Fiction and Fantasy. It's a great group of people, and we have numerous attendees who have returned to volunteer year after year. So send e-mail to volunteers@balticon.org today for more information or to sign up to volunteer at Balticon 42 today!
LITERARY AND FANNISH PROGRAMMING:
Balticon and the Baltimore Science Fiction Society would like to thank all
of the attendees and participants who helped make Balticon great.
ART SHOW:
Balticon is pleased to announce that Charlene Taylor D'Alessio has been awarded the Joe Mayhew Memorial Phan Artist Award for her "Indy Hamster Jones"
FILM FESTIVAL:
Balticon is pleased to announce the results of the Balticon 42 Film Festival.
| 1 | The End is Night | 550 points |
| 2 | The Toll | 516 points |
| 3 | The Ungone | 509 points |
| 4 | Eli | 503 points |
| 5 | A Gentlemen's Duet | 494 points |
| 6 | Postcards From the Future | 484 points |
| 7 | Memory Sticks | 480 points |
| 8 | Hugh | 454 points |
| 9 | Final Run | 392 points |
| 10 | Light Sabers | 367 points |
| 11 | Replay | 330 points |
| 12 | 72 Hours From Now | 284 points |
POETRY CONTEST:
Balticon is pleased to announce the results of the Balticon Poetry Workshop (PDF)
You can also view the Balticon 43
Poetry Contest rules.
DOVER & TRAFALGAR VICTORY BALL:
Sunday, 1PM - 3PM, Garden Room
Come celebrate the great victories of the Fleet and the Aerial Corps at the Dover & Trafalgar Victory Ball! Aviators, naval officers, and all the best of society are invited to celebrate two great victories over Napoleon in Naomi Novik's Temeraire universe with lively early 19th century country dancing led by Susan de Guardiola, assisted by members of The Elegant Arts Society. Period costume is encouraged and admired, but not required. (Female dragon captains may wish to wear dresses, to preserve the secret of their presence in the Corps.) All dragons are requested to remain outside the ballroom!
MASQUERADE:
Balticon is pleased to announce the Masquerade Winners:
Presentation Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Young Fans | ||
| Anakin Skywalker | Robert Lopez | Best Midichlorians |
| Pirate | Eric Boehme | Most Ferocious Pirate |
| Fairy | Erin Boehme | Best Fey |
| The Devil's Daughter | Rayanne Silverman | Most Diabolical Offspring |
| Very Sneaky Gladiator | Daniel Hack | Most Spartican |
| Fairy Princess | Bridget Doyle | Most Royal Fairy |
| Elvis Pawsley | Joram Stanley | Most Punny Impersonator |
| Cat in the Hat | Tim, William, and Selena Salisbury | Most Likely to Commit Mischief |
| Novices | ||
| Celestial Dance | Miranda Ramey, Maura Taylor, Victoria Besner | Honorable Mention |
| Little Priest | Pallas Bane & Nate Prellwitz | Best Presentation |
| Ghostbusters | Sarah Klase | Best Media |
| Adepta Sororitas | Marianne Pease | Best-in-Class Novice |
| Journeyman | ||
| Princess Koneko | Rin Barton | Best-in-Class Journeyman |
| Craftsman / Master | ||
| Wicked Art Director | Joni Brill Dashoff, Laura Paskman Syms, John Syms, & Sharon Sbarsky | Most Humorous |
| Kuzco Llama | J-F Bibeau | Best Puppeteering |
| Caribbean Blue | C. Sue Shambaugh | Most Beautiful |
| Comte de St. Germain | Robert G. Moyer | Best Historical |
| Princess Sailor Moon | Kathryn Szkotniki | Best Recreation |
| Watcher of the Woods | Caitlin Dick | Most Evocative |
| First of November | Ricky Dick | Best-in-Class Craftsman/Master |
| Sleeping Beauty | Gaia Eirich, Megan Taylor, Sharyn Eirich, Fiona Schram & Brian Harrington | Best-in-Show |
Workmanship Awards | ||
| Novice | ||
| Elf Maiden | Sarah Mitchell | Honorable Mention for fit & beadwork |
| Ghostbusters | Sarah Klase | Best Props |
| Adepta Sororitas | Marianne Pease | Best-in-Class Novice |
| Journeyman | ||
| The Coming of Heros | Joe Russo | Best use of pieces & parts (prop) |
| Craftsman / Master | ||
| Princess Sailor Moon | Kathryn Szkotniki | Best Recreation (all over costume) |
| Watcher of the Woods | Caitlin Dick | Best Beading |
| Caribbean Blue | C. Sue Shambaugh | Best Overall Embellishment |
| First of November | Ricky Dick | Best-in-Class (all over costume) |
| Sleeping Beauty | Gaia Eirich, Megan Taylor, Sharyn Eirich, Fiona Schram & Brian Harrington | Best-in-Show |
BALTICON DVDs
Balticon DVDs are available for purchase. There are numerous DVD sets available, which cover Balticon Masquerades since 1993, Balticon Guest of Honor Presentation for 2006, 2007, 2008, and many others. Download a flyer.
BALTICON 42 WELCOMES ISDC 2008 ATTENDEES
The 27th International Space Development Convention Convention will be held in Washington, D.C. from Thursday, May 29, 2008 through Sunday, June 1, 2008. This event is organized by the National Space Society, with many knowledgeable speakers from within the industry. Discounted "early bird" registration for ISDC 2008 has been extended to March 15, 2008, and ISDC 2008 attendees are eligible for a discounted Balticon 42 membership.
BALTICON LINKS:
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The Baltimore Science Fiction Society web site