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'''Arisia''' is a Boston-area regional convention, named for a planet in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lensman Lensman] novels by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._E._Smith Edward Elmer Smith|E. E. "Doc" Smith]. The name was chosen as an homage to an older Boston-area con, [[Boskone]], which took the typical ending for a convention -- con -- and then altered the spelling to match the name of an organization in the Lensman books. Held since 1990, usually but not always on Martin Luther King Day weekend. Recent attendance has been between 2000 and 2500. Arisia will next be held in the [[Hyatt Regency Cambridge]] on January 18-21, 2008. | '''Arisia''' is a Boston-area regional convention, named for a planet in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lensman Lensman] novels by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._E._Smith Edward Elmer Smith|E. E. "Doc" Smith]. The name was chosen as an homage to an older Boston-area con, [[Boskone]], which took the typical ending for a convention -- con -- and then altered the spelling to match the name of an organization in the Lensman books. Held since 1990, usually but not always on Martin Luther King Day weekend. Recent attendance has been between 2000 and 2500. Arisia will next be held in the [[Hyatt Regency Cambridge]] on January 18-21, 2008. | ||
| − | Regular events include one of the largest competition [[Masquerade]]s on the East Coast; "Fast Track" [[programming]] for children; a demonstration of historical fighting techniques; [[gaming]]; and film, video, and anime rooms. Other events that have been recently included are a blood drive, a drumming circle, Friday and Saturday evening dances, and live radio dramas. | + | Regular events include one of the largest competition [[Masquerade]]s on the East Coast; "Fast Track" [[programming]] for children; a demonstration of historical fighting techniques; [[gaming]]; and [[Video Programming|film, video]], and [[anime]] rooms. Other events that have been recently included are a blood drive, a drumming circle, Friday and Saturday evening dances, and live radio dramas. |
| − | The Arisia Corporation is the [[parent organization]] that funds and promotes the annual Arisia convention; additional activities include awarding grants to other related organizations. Membership costs $24 per year starting in September, pro-rated for members who join during later months. Corporate positions are elected by the voting body (defined as members who have attended one previous corporate meeting) in September. Meetings are held monthly, usually at MIT, and are open to the public. | + | The Arisia Corporation is the [[Parent Organization|parent organization]] that funds and promotes the annual Arisia convention; additional activities include awarding grants to other related organizations. Membership costs $24 per year starting in September, pro-rated for members who join during later months. Corporate positions are elected by the voting body (defined as members who have attended one previous corporate meeting) in September. Meetings are held monthly, usually at MIT, and are open to the public. |
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 21:12, 25 January 2007
Arisia is a Boston-area regional convention, named for a planet in the Lensman novels by Edward Elmer Smith|E. E. "Doc" Smith. The name was chosen as an homage to an older Boston-area con, Boskone, which took the typical ending for a convention -- con -- and then altered the spelling to match the name of an organization in the Lensman books. Held since 1990, usually but not always on Martin Luther King Day weekend. Recent attendance has been between 2000 and 2500. Arisia will next be held in the Hyatt Regency Cambridge on January 18-21, 2008.
Regular events include one of the largest competition Masquerades on the East Coast; "Fast Track" programming for children; a demonstration of historical fighting techniques; gaming; and film, video, and anime rooms. Other events that have been recently included are a blood drive, a drumming circle, Friday and Saturday evening dances, and live radio dramas.
The Arisia Corporation is the parent organization that funds and promotes the annual Arisia convention; additional activities include awarding grants to other related organizations. Membership costs $24 per year starting in September, pro-rated for members who join during later months. Corporate positions are elected by the voting body (defined as members who have attended one previous corporate meeting) in September. Meetings are held monthly, usually at MIT, and are open to the public.
