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August 12, 2017
Confluence: One of the Great Regional Cons
Confluence, one of the great science fiction conventions, was held last week at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel. As always, it provided an opportunity for fans to connect with professionals in the field and for professionals to get out from behind the desk to spend some real-world time with folks they see all too seldom.
This year I served on a number of panels (see previous post) and got the chance to hang out with some of my favorite writers (see photo at left).
In addition, I took th...
August 3, 2017
The Streams Converge at Confluence
This weekend, the rivers of speculative fiction will converge at the annual literary event known as Confluence. Launched in 1988 as a cooperative effort between the University of Pittsburgh science fiction club and Parsec, Confluence has grown from a one-day event to become one of the great regional SF conventions.
This year’s program will feature panels on a variety of genre-related topic, and I’m looking forward to … [more at The 21st-Century Scop].
The Streams Converge at Confluence
This weekend, the rivers of speculative fiction will converge at the annual literary event known as Confluence. Launched in 1988 as a cooperative effort between the University of Pittsburgh science fiction club and Parsec, Confluence has grown from a one-day event to become one of the great regional SF conventions.
This year’s program will feature panels on a variety of genre-related topic, and I’m looking forward to joining three of them on Saturday. Here’s a rundown of what I’ll be up to:
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July 9, 2017
Connolly Brothers @ Riley’s
Thanks to everyone who came out to catch our weekend show at the outdoor pavilion of Riley’s Pour House. Great weather, fantastic crowd, and lots of music! Could you ask for more? Guinness and Jamison? Sure, there was plenty of that too.
If you were there, you know it was a blast. If you weren’t, we’ll hope to see you next time.
Until then, sláinte … and rock on!
Image: Duane Davis, the 21st Century Scop, and Mark Connolly at Riley’s, July 7. Copyright © 2017 by the 21st Century Scop.
July 3, 2017
Connolly Brothers: July 7th @ Riley’s
Brother Mark is in town from Colorado and will be joining me at Riley’s Pour House on Friday, July 7. We’ll start at 8:00 and won’t stop until midnight. Longtime bandmate Duane Davis will also be on hand backing us up on bass.
Special surprise guests? Absolutely, but you’ll need to be there to find out who.
Riley’s is located at 215 East Main Street in Carnegie. If you’re anywhere near there, plan to stop in and find out why the family that plays together stays together.
Audio (below):
“Leav...
April 14, 2017
Looking Ahead to the Nebula Awards
The Nebula Awards are coming to Pittsburgh next month.
The following is from SFWA’s official release for the event:
Focusing on three tracks relevant to professionals in the genre, attendees will be able to choose from career management, professional development, and expert knowledge panels and … [more at The 21st-Century Scop].
Looking Ahead to the Nebula Awards
The Nebula Awards are coming to Pittsburgh next month.
The following is from SFWA’s official release for the event:
Focusing on three tracks relevant to professionals in the genre, attendees will be able to choose from career management, professional development, and expert knowledge panels and workshops throughout the weekend.
You will also be able to meet with major industry partners throughout the conference during scheduled “office hours.” You will also be able to meet with major industr...
March 25, 2017
Last Weekend @ Riley’s:The St. Patrick’s Day Shows
Pittsburgh’s still the best place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. That’s according to Niche.com, which places the Burg ahead of Boston (the city that held its first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1737) and Chicago (where they dye the Chicago River green in the saint’s honor). Pittsburgh’s Parade Day traditions might be younger than Boston’s, and our rivers might not ever go green, but Pittsburgh is still the best place to be for mid-March celebrations … and the place to be in Pittsburgh (at leas...
March 12, 2017
Parade Day @ Riley’s: Just the Beginning
The Parade Day Celebration at Riley’s Pour House topped all expectation — a veritable three-ring wonder featuring entertainment under the big top, in the pub, and even (when the famed Irish Belly Dancers arrived) on the bar.
If you were part of the multitude in attendance, you know what I’m talking about. If you weren’t, you’ll get a chance to make up for that next weekend, when we do it all again for St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
[More at The 21st-Century Scop.]
Parade Day @ Riley’s: Just the Beginning
The Parade Day Celebration at Riley’s Pour House topped all expectation — a veritable three-ring wonder featuring entertainment under the big top, in the pub, and even (when the famed Irish Belly Dancers arrived) on the bar.
If you were part of the multitude in attendance, you know what I’m talking about. If you weren’t, you’ll get a chance to make up for that next weekend, when we do it all again for St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
So here’s a recap.
Even before the parade concluded downtown, peo...
