Press Release: CopperCon Blazes New Trail for Phoenix Science Fiction Conventions
Phoenix’s premiere SCIENCE FICTION convention, COPPERCON (SEPTEMBER 3-6, 2010) celebrates its 30th anniversary with a show-stopping combination of fantastic guests, great programming, and a new venue that will knock everyone’s socks off!
CopperCon is proud to feature WORLD FANTASY AWARD winning author STEPHEN R. DONALDSON (Chronicles of Thomas Covenant), BRAM STOKER AWARD winning author WESTON OCHSE (Scarecrow Gods), BRAM STOKER AWARD winning author YVONNE NAVARRO (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and author, editor & astronomer DAVID LEE SUMMERS. Also featuring over 50 other authors, media experts, artists, musicians, scientists, and costumers, CopperCon’s programming provides something for everyone interested in seeing and talking with the pros of SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY, HORROR, and HARD SCIENCE.
Focused on providing an EXPANDED THREE FULL DAYS of fun, CopperCon activities will include: the World Famous Dealers room, full Hospitality Suite, Guest Panels/Presentations/Workshops, Charity Benefit Auction, Masquerade, Art/Costuming/Fighting Demonstrations, LARP/Console/Other Gaming, Author Readings, Concerts, Water Pistol War, Robotics Exhibition, Model Rockets, Dancing, Star Trek Exhibit, and more.
Featuring an ATTRACTIVE NEW VENUE with outstanding amenities, CopperCon will take place at the Windemere Resort in Mesa. Should attendees wish to stay at the hotel, the low-low special room rate of only $59/night (S/D/T/Q) will minimize damage to the pocketbook.
MEMBERSHIP rates: $35 until April 30, 2010, $45 at the door; Special rates for kids. Memberships may be purchased on the website (below) via PayPal.
The Windemere Resort Hotel and Conference center is located at: 5750 East Main St. Mesa, Arizona 85205 – Phone: (480)985-3600 – Toll Free: (800) 888-3561 -Reservations by phone ONLY – Rooms include: FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast & Daily freshly baked cookies, 24 hour pool, Convenient FREE parking, and FREE wireless internet.
CONTACT CopperCon 30, PO Box 62613, Phoenix AZ 86082
e-mail: info@coppercon.org, website: www.coppercon.org
