Odyssey Con VI and FilmCon 6

Radisson Inn, Madison WI, April 7-9, 2006.

Odyssey Con is coming back for a sixth year. We return to the The Radisson Inn on Madison’s west side, April 7-9, 2006, with more great panels, dealers’ room, gaming, an art show, and new media programming from FilmCon 6

Odyssey Con is a general interest Science Fiction and Fantasy convention. We feature literary guests, panel discussions, demonstrations, film reviews, art work, musical acts, and much more. With around 350 members, we have a great guest-to-attendee ratio. If you are a first time attendee, or a long time 'fan', you'll find OddCon is an enjoyable, entertaining and comfortable convention. Check out our recently posted programming guide to find out more. It's easy to join, send in a registration form or register at the door, and enjoy a weekend of interesting ideas and fun events. Invite your friends to join! Everyone's invited! (well, except for the vampires, pretty sure we're not supposed to invite them...)

GoH Dinner - Thursday night April 6

Join us for an informal dinner with Guest of Honor, Gardner Dozois. Drinks at 6:30pm, dinner around 7:00pm. Feel free to drop in anytime during the evening and hang out. Dinner will be at Basie's Restaurant at the Radisson Hotel.

Our Guests of Honor

Jane Lindskold Author of the Firekeeper Saga

Gardner Dozois Editor of Asimov's Science Fiction magazine. Winner of over 10 Best Editor Hugos.

Other Panelists

Among the panelists returning to Odyssey Con VI are Tor Books editor Jim Frenkel, and Hugo winning author Joan Vinge. Tentative scheduled to return is John Kovalic, the writer and illustrator of the comic Dork Tower, an hysterical parody of fans and gamers, and Origins Game Award winning illustrator for many popular Steve Jackson Games. Among the many local fan panelists is film aficionado Richard Russell to give his review of the SF films of the year.

Programming

In keeping with the varied interests of our guests of honor, there will be a wide variety of programming and events in five separate tracks, one run by FilmCon. Also, Krushenkos, which has been hosting casual literary salons at Minnesota SF conventions, makes its third trip to Odyssey Con this year. Odyssey Con will have a writers' workshop for science fiction and fantasy writers to share their work and receive critique, and there will also be an open mic poetry reading on Saturday night. On Saturday afternoon there will be book signings by our authors.

Recent Updates: March 15: Draft Programming Guide Posted

Gaming

Odyssey Con will feature Role Playing, board games, tournament play and LAN gaming. Please see our Gaming page for more information. The Gaming Schedule has been posted!

Art Show and Dealers' Room

After a successful first year, Odyssey Con will continue to feature an art show! Hanging fees are $0.50 per piece for pieces brought in or $1.00 per mailed piece. Due to limitations on space, there is a maximum of 20 pieces per artist, and display space is on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, visit our Artshow Page or contact artshow6@oddcon.org. In addition to Artists, the artshow can use volunteers. Please contact us if you'd be interested in helping.

Available to both gamers and regular attendees, our Dealer's room offers a wide selection of games, books, jewelery and collectables available for purchase. To find out more about being a Dealer at OddCon 6, please click here.The Dealer's Room is Sold Out as of March 1, 2006.

Food and Entertainment

As with previous years, we are offering our crowd pleasing ConSuite, featuring pizza, hot dogs, soda, doughnuts and an automatic espresso machine. There will also be independent party rooms sponsored by fan and local convention groups. On Friday night, dance to world and techno music at the Fan Dance. On Saturday night come dressed to the Masquerade as your favorite character, followed later by our midnight Drum Circle. Back for a second year to provide humor are The Great Luke Ski - a Doctor Demento favorite. Odyssey Con's own Barista Liberation Army will present Hereford Potter and the Half-n-Half Prince!

For 2006, OddCon is excited to feature performances by raymond and scum! Perhaps you saw them at MarsCon? Check out thier webpage and sample a tune!

Volunteering

Odyssey Con is a volunteer run convention. Volunteering can be a great way to meet new people and become involved in the convention. Help in the Consuite, take a shift at the Registration Desk, participate on Panels, work in the Artshow or help with setup and tear down. If you are intersted in finding out more, please contact us at oddcon6@oddcon.org.

Parties and Other Programming

Odyssey Con is encouraging fans interested in throwing room parties or holding other special events to contact us. Most of our Party space has been booked, so please contact us soon.
Featured parties: Diveriscon, Convergence/MisFits, No Brand Con, Eric Larson's FilmCon, and the Mystery Team.