Utah author L.E. Modesitt Jr, who actually attended Bubonicon once a decade or so ago, will talk about and sign his latest novel, The One-Eyed Man (the one with the cover that was supposed to be for Ian Tregillis), on September 19.
Come join Modesitt 6:00 pm Thursday, September 19, at Alamosa Books, northwest corner of Paseo Del Norte and Ventura NE.
For more information, check out www.alamosabooks.com…
Local author (and Bubonicon friend) Daniel Abraham will read from and sign his latest fantasy novel, The Tyrant’s Law, the 3rd book in his The Dagger and the Coin series, September 18!
Come join Abraham 7:00 pm Wednesday, September 18, at Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande Blvd NW (north of Griegos).
For more information, check out www.bkwrks.com…
Big Ass Spider at the Guild Cinema
Halloween Creepy Crawl Out!
Thursday, October 31 – Halloween – 5:00, 7:15 and 9:30 pm
Directed by Mike Mendez – 2013 – 90m.
An Alibi Midnight Madness Presentation – All seats $8.00, cash only
Door Prizes courtesy of Stranger Factory and Bubonicon 46
Surviving extermination by nuclear eradication, a horrible alien mutation in arachnid form – the Big Ass Spider – is now growing at an exponential rate and making its way toward downtown Los Angeles. Hot on its spindly heels is a crack military unit with absolute authority, lead by an obsessively driven commander and his beautiful but lethal sidekick.
Unfortunately for them, this mutant spider has an array of deadly defenses including the ability to virtually disappear through camouflage. But the creature’s real adversary quickly turns out to be a hot-shot local exterminator armed only with cocky attitude, some fast one-liners and his home-made gadgets. Joining forces with the military team, this blue-collar hero sets out to exterminate what has now become a monstrous 10-story tall Mega Spider.
“A hilarious and wildly entertaining B-movie romp that knows exactly what kind of movie it’s supposed to be.” – William Bibbiani, CraveOnline
“Judged solely on the scale of Giant Spider Cinema, the slick and silly Big Ass Spider ranks surprisingly high.” – Scott Weinberg, FEARnet
“A fun, affectionate tribute to B-movie creature features.” – Chris Bumbray, JoBlo’s Movie Emporium
The Guild Cinema is located at 3405 Central Avenue NE, in the Nob Hill area.
Website: www.guildcinema.com
Bad Milo at the Guild Cinema
Saturday, October 5, 10:30 pm only!
Directed by Jacob Vaughn – 2013 – 85m.
An Alibi Midnight Madness Presentation – All seats $8.00, cash only
Door Prizes courtesy of Stranger Factory
Duncan’s (Ken Marino) life is a real pain in the ass. Tormented by a manipulative, crooked boss (Patrick Warburton), a nagging mother (Mary Kay Place) with a boyfriend 1/3 her age, a deadbeat new age dad (Stephen Root), and a sweet, yet pressuring, wife (Gillian Jacobs), his mounting stress starts to trigger an insufferable gastrointestinal reaction. Out of ideas and at the end of his rope, Duncan seeks the help of a hypnotherapist (Peter Stormare), who helps him discover the root of his unusual stomach pain: a pint-sized demon living in his intestine that, triggered by excessive anxiety, forces its way out and slaughters the people who have angered him. Out of fear that his intestinal gremlin may target its wrath on the wrong person, Duncan attempts to befriend it, naming it Milo and indulging it to keep its seemingly insatiable appetite at bay.
“BAD MILO! has laughs, ideas, gore and heart to spare and it never fails to entertain.” – Evan Dickson, Bloody disgusting
“HILARIOUS. Vaughan and his actors play the proceedings completely straight-faced, and let the comedy shine through where the sun don’t shine.” – Matt Goldberg, Collider
“A team of respected comedy actors in supporting roles, including Patrick Warburton, Stephen Root and Kumail Nanjiani, increase the laugh quotient” – Mekado Murphy, New York Times
“A surprise treat—a monster movie with a rom-com heart.” Aaron Christensen, Horror Hound
The Guild Cinema is located at 3405 Central Avenue NE, in the Nob Hill area.
Website: www.guildcinema.com
Bad Milo at the Guild Cinema
Friday-Saturday, October 4-5, 10:30 pm only!
Directed by Jacob Vaughn – 2013 – 85m.
An Alibi Midnight Madness Presentation – All seats $8.00, cash only
Door Prizes courtesy of Stranger Factory
Duncan’s (Ken Marino) life is a real pain in the ass. Tormented by a manipulative, crooked boss (Patrick Warburton), a nagging mother (Mary Kay Place) with a boyfriend 1/3 her age, a deadbeat new age dad (Stephen Root), and a sweet, yet pressuring, wife (Gillian Jacobs), his mounting stress starts to trigger an insufferable gastrointestinal reaction. Out of ideas and at the end of his rope, Duncan seeks the help of a hypnotherapist (Peter Stormare), who helps him discover the root of his unusual stomach pain: a pint-sized demon living in his intestine that, triggered by excessive anxiety, forces its way out and slaughters the people who have angered him. Out of fear that his intestinal gremlin may target its wrath on the wrong person, Duncan attempts to befriend it, naming it Milo and indulging it to keep its seemingly insatiable appetite at bay.
“BAD MILO! has laughs, ideas, gore and heart to spare and it never fails to entertain.” – Evan Dickson, Bloody disgusting
“HILARIOUS. Vaughan and his actors play the proceedings completely straight-faced, and let the comedy shine through where the sun don’t shine.” – Matt Goldberg, Collider
“A team of respected comedy actors in supporting roles, including Patrick Warburton, Stephen Root and Kumail Nanjiani, increase the laugh quotient” – Mekado Murphy, New York Times
“A surprise treat—a monster movie with a rom-com heart.” Aaron Christensen, Horror Hound
The Guild Cinema is located at 3405 Central Avenue NE, in the Nob Hill area.
Website: www.guildcinema.com
Roald Dahl’s Matilda at the Guild Cinema
Sunday, September 29, 11:00 am & 1:00 pm
Directed by Danny DeVito – 1996 – 102m.
A Mom’s Matinee Presentation – All seats just $5.00, cash only
This 1990s DeVito special film is now a Broadway play! Matilda is a girl of wondrous intelligence but her parents, Harry and Zinnia Wormwood treat her as nothing more than an annoying brat. However, after many long years, she finally convinces them to let her attend school; they enlist her in Crunchem Hall, a bleak prison. In charge is the wicked and evil principal Agatha Trunchbull (she once spun a girl around by her ponytails and threw her over the fence). Despite the horrid woman, Matilda finds her place with the sweet and beautiful 1st grade teacher, Ms. Honey, who sees the remarkable skills the little girl has. She also realizes something else about Matilda: Her ability of telekinesis.
“DeVito gleefully preserves Dahl’s dark comic tone, which should delight both kids and parents.” – Rob Thomas, Capital Times
The Guild Cinema is located at 3405 Central Avenue NE, in the Nob Hill area.
Website: www.guildcinema.com
Roald Dahl’s Matilda at the Guild Cinema
Saturday-Sunday, September 28-29, 11:00 am & 1:00 pm
Directed by Danny DeVito – 1996 – 102m.
A Mom’s Matinee Presentation – All seats just $5.00, cash only
This 1990s DeVito special film is now a Broadway play! Matilda is a girl of wondrous intelligence but her parents, Harry and Zinnia Wormwood treat her as nothing more than an annoying brat. However, after many long years, she finally convinces them to let her attend school; they enlist her in Crunchem Hall, a bleak prison. In charge is the wicked and evil principal Agatha Trunchbull (she once spun a girl around by her ponytails and threw her over the fence). Despite the horrid woman, Matilda finds her place with the sweet and beautiful 1st grade teacher, Ms. Honey, who sees the remarkable skills the little girl has. She also realizes something else about Matilda: Her ability of telekinesis.
“DeVito gleefully preserves Dahl’s dark comic tone, which should delight both kids and parents.” – Rob Thomas, Capital Times
The Guild Cinema is located at 3405 Central Avenue NE, in the Nob Hill area.
Website: www.guildcinema.com
Michael Chabon & George RR Martin Reading & Signing at the Jean Cocteau Cinema
7:00 pm Saturday, September 14
Admission Free with the Purchase of a Hardcover Book – or $5.00 with the Purchase of a Paperback Book!
You MUST purchase a book in order to gain entry to the reading/signing event…
Chabon, the author of such books as Telegraph Avenue and The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, and Martin, Bubonicon friend and author of the Game of Thrones series, will be reading from their works and signing together at the Jean Cocteau Cinema on Saturday, September 14.
The Jean Cocteau Cinema is located at 418 Montezuma Avenue, north end of Rail Yard District, in Santa Fe, NM.
More information: 505-466-5528
Time for Club Elections, the Choice of December’s “Challenge” Ingredient, and Something Entertaining!
Club Elections are for executive secretary, moderator and alternator for January-December 2014. Also, we will choose the “challenge” ingredient for December’s Dessert Cook-Off!
Newcomers are welcome with a $1.00 contribution to help pay our rent…
Remember, no outside food is allowed at St. Andrew. Please be discreet with any candy. Water/soda bottles and lidded beverage cups are permitted.
DOORS OPEN AT 7:15 PM. Please do not arrive before this time. We have to set up the room ourselves, and straighten/clean-up around 10:00 pm.
ACTIVITY ROOM (west end of building, by the gated courtyard)
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
5301 Ponderosa Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM
(First street north of Erna Ferguson Library on San Mateo. Ponderosa is the northern border of Montgomery Park, and intersects with both San Mateo and San Pedro. The street is north of Comanche and south of Montgomery)
Club Contacts:
Craig C. at 266-8905 or Kevin H
1984 by George Orwell [mass market paperback or whatever version you have].
Page One Bookstore
Montgomery & Juan Tabo NE
Albuquerque, NM
Send us an email.
Local author (and Bubonicon friend) S.M. Stirling celebrates the release of his latest Change novel, The Given Sacrifice, September 8 with a talk/reading and signing!
Come join Stirling 2:30 pm Sunday, September 8, at Page One Bookstore, 11018 Montgomery Blvd NE (southwest corner of Montgomery & Juan Tabo).
For more information, check out www.page1book.com…
Bubonicon 45 ends approximately 5:00 pm after Closing Ceremonies.
Long Live, Bubonicon 45! Let the planning for Bubonicon 46 begin…
Land of Enchantment Romance Writers of America members – including Barrett, Shea Berkley, Celeste Bradley, Darynda Jones, Mona Karel, Jeffe Kennedy, Samantha Ann King, Katie Lane, Robin Perini, and Sarah Storme – participate in a panel on romance writing and do speed-date signings with fans 5:00 pm Saturday, August 3.
Books will be available from all the authors. This is going to be one fun (FREE) event you do not want to miss! Come romance your literary side downtown at the library and catch a bite or a sip with your friends afterward.
This event is organized by Bookworks, and co-sponsored by the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Public Library System.
Registration opens at 3:00 pm for the sale of passes…
The Dealers Room opens at 3:30 pm…
First programming is at 4:00 pm…
Art Show & Con Suite open at 5:00 pm…
It all takes place at the Albuquerque Marriott Uptown, I-40 & Louisiana Blvd NE (enter from Americas Parkway, west side of Louisiana).
We’d love to have you with us this year…
New Mexico authors Daniel Abraham & Ty Franck, under their James S.A. Corey pseudonym, will talk about and sign their latest space opera work, Abaddon’s Gate, the 3rd Expanse novel! The event is being promoted as “leading right into Bubonicon weekend.”
Come join Abraham & Franck 6:30 pm Thursday, August 22, at Alamosa Books, northwest corner of Paseo Del Norte and Ventura NE.
For more information, check out http://www.alamosabooks.com/…
Escape from New York at the Guild Cinema
Saturday, July 27, 10:30 pm only
Directed by John Carpenter – 1981 – 99m.
An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness Presentation – All seats $8.00, cash only
Door Prizes courtesy of Stranger Factory and possibly Bubonicon 45! Special poster release, too!
A thrilling landmark film that jolts along at a breakneck pace, Escape From New York leaped to cult status with high-octane action, edge-of-your-seat suspense and a mind-blowing vision of a lone warrior (Kurt Russell) battling his way out of a post-apocalyptic Manhattan! Hailed as “stylish and scary” (Los Angeles Times), “dark and dangerous” (Newsweek) and “gloriously…fun” (Tyler Morning Telegraph), this fast-paced and furiously entertaining thriller grabs you by the throat and won’t let go! In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted to a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. But when the U.S. President (Donald Pleasence) crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken (Russell). But time is short: in 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake’s mission and his life unless he succeeds!
The Guild Cinema is located at 3405 Central Avenue NE, in the Nob Hill area.
Website: www.guildcinema.com
Escape from New York at the Guild Cinema
Friday-Saturday, July 26-27, 10:30 pm only
Directed by John Carpenter – 1981 – 99m.
An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness Presentation – All seats $8.00, cash only
Door Prizes courtesy of Stranger Factory and possibly Bubonicon 45! Special poster release, too!
A thrilling landmark film that jolts along at a breakneck pace, Escape From New York leaped to cult status with high-octane action, edge-of-your-seat suspense and a mind-blowing vision of a lone warrior (Kurt Russell) battling his way out of a post-apocalyptic Manhattan! Hailed as “stylish and scary” (Los Angeles Times), “dark and dangerous” (Newsweek) and “gloriously…fun” (Tyler Morning Telegraph), this fast-paced and furiously entertaining thriller grabs you by the throat and won’t let go! In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted to a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. But when the U.S. President (Donald Pleasence) crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken (Russell). But time is short: in 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake’s mission and his life unless he succeeds!
The Guild Cinema is located at 3405 Central Avenue NE, in the Nob Hill area.
Website: www.guildcinema.com
It’s All About The Cons! Time for reports on Bubonicon 45 and the Texas Worldcon. Plus Dragoncon if anyone local goes to Atlanta!
Also, If Needed the election of the Bubonicon 46 con chair. ASFS voting rules will apply if there is more than one candidate (solo or team) for the 2014 chair.
Newcomers are welcome with a $1.00 contribution to help pay our rent…
Remember, no outside food is allowed at St. Andrew. Please be discreet with any candy. Water/soda bottles and lidded beverage cups are permitted.
DOORS OPEN AT 7:15 PM. Please do not arrive before this time. We have to set up the room ourselves, and straighten/clean-up around 10:00 pm.
ACTIVITY ROOM (west end of building, by the gated courtyard)
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
5301 Ponderosa Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM
(First street north of Erna Ferguson Library on San Mateo. Ponderosa is the northern border of Montgomery Park, and intersects with both San Mateo and San Pedro. The street is north of Comanche and south of Montgomery)
Club Contacts:
Craig C. at 266-8905 or Kevin H
Up Against It by M.J. Locke (Laura J. Mixon) [Tor Books, mass market paperback].
Page One Bookstore
Montgomery & Juan Tabo NE
Albuquerque, NM
Send us an email.
Santa Fe author Phillipa Bornikova (Melinda Snodgrass) will be celebrating the release of her 2nd urban fantasy novel, Box Office Poison, with a signing event and talk August 17 (the weekend before Bubonicon 45).
Bornikova’s second story of lawyer Linnet Ellery has received a Starred Review in Kirkus!
Bornikova (Snodgrass) will appear 3:00 pm Saturday, August 17, at Page One Bookstore, southwest corner of Montgomery and Juan Tabo NE. More info is available at www.page1book.com.
Phoenix Rising: A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences by Pip Ballantine & Tee Morris (HarperVoyager, mass market paperback).
Page One Bookstore
Montgomery & Juan Tabo NE
Albuquerque, NM
Send us an email.
Time for Bubonicon 45’s Gofers (volunteer workers) to get organized!
7:30 PM Friday, August 16, in the Activity Room of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 5301 Ponderosa Ave NE (home of the Albuq SF Society)
If you would like to donate 3-15 hours during the Bubonicon 45 weekend to help with set-up, teardown, registration, the art show, the con suite or our dealers table, this is the meeting for you!
We will go over the highlights of the Bubonicon 45 schedule, discuss responsibilities, and then have gofers sign up for the hours they’d like to work. We also hope to have some nifty movie/book swag to distribute to our volunteers!
All volunteers and donated time are greatly appreciated!
Don’t Forget – We Need You! Bubonicon Is A Community Event, So Come Join The Family!
For more information, please email Gofer Coordinator Julie Pascal.
ACTIVITY ROOM (west end of building, by the gated courtyard)
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
5301 Ponderosa Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM
(First street north of Erna Ferguson Library on San Mateo. Ponderosa is the northern border of Montgomery Park, and intersects with both San Mateo and San Pedro. The street is north of Comanche and south of Montgomery)
It’s a 2-in-1 Month! Time for the Bubonicon 45 preview of the schedule and the t-shirts. Plus the screening of various shorts & cartoons! (We’re testing our new Bubonicon digital projector in the field!)
Also, time for an announcement about Bubonicon 46 chair candidates. If there is more than one nominee from the current con committee and staff, an election will be held in September.
Newcomers are welcome with a $1.00 contribution to help pay our rent…
Remember, no outside food is allowed at St. Andrew. Please be discreet with any candy. Water/soda bottles and lidded beverage cups are permitted.
DOORS OPEN AT 7:15 PM. Please do not arrive before this time. We have to set up the room ourselves, and straighten/clean-up around 10:00 pm.
ACTIVITY ROOM (west end of building, by the gated courtyard)
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
5301 Ponderosa Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM
(First street north of Erna Ferguson Library on San Mateo. Ponderosa is the northern border of Montgomery Park, and intersects with both San Mateo and San Pedro. The street is north of Comanche and south of Montgomery)
Club Contacts:
Craig C. at 266-8905 or Kevin H
Local author (and Bubonicon friend) Susan Krinard celebrates the release of her new urban fantasy novel, Mist, September 7 with a talk/reading and signing. Mist is the first book in a trilogy for Tor Books. Of course, Krinard also has had many paranormal romance novels published in the past!
Come join Krinard 2:00 pm Saturday, September 7, at Page One Bookstore, 11018 Montgomery Blvd NE (southwest corner of Montgomery & Juan Tabo).
For more information, check out www.page1book.com…