The party is over when any of the following occur:
1) The pirates are too drunk to walk a straight plank.
2) The 1978 Star Wars Christmas special starts to make sense.
3) Crowds begin chanting, "Toga! Toga! Toga!"
4) Dark side of the force discovered someplace other than restroom.
5) The D&D gamers start rolling furniture instead of dice.
6) The guy in the Darth Maul costume actually mauls someone.
7) Princess "Leia" starts to sound like an amusing double entendre.
8) More people are in the bathroom than legally allowed in the entire suite.
9) Trekkies decide to "beam themselves up" with the microwave.
10) Sydney kicks everyone out!
1) The pirates are too drunk to walk a straight plank.
2) The 1978 Star Wars Christmas special starts to make sense.
3) Crowds begin chanting, "Toga! Toga! Toga!"
4) Dark side of the force discovered someplace other than restroom.
5) The D&D gamers start rolling furniture instead of dice.
6) The guy in the Darth Maul costume actually mauls someone.
7) Princess "Leia" starts to sound like an amusing double entendre.
8) More people are in the bathroom than legally allowed in the entire suite.
9) Trekkies decide to "beam themselves up" with the microwave.
10) Sydney kicks everyone out!
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Posted July 12, 2009
There will be a private screening of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, July 17th at 10:30 pm, ONLY for Friday
Babelcon attendees. BabelCon badge-wearers should meet in the lobby of the Cook Hotel at 9:45 pm, in order to
caravan to the movie theatre. Each person is responsible for the price of their movie ticket. Since this is a private
screening, the location will not be made public before we arrive at the theater.
There will be a private screening of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, July 17th at 10:30 pm, ONLY for Friday
Babelcon attendees. BabelCon badge-wearers should meet in the lobby of the Cook Hotel at 9:45 pm, in order to
caravan to the movie theatre. Each person is responsible for the price of their movie ticket. Since this is a private
screening, the location will not be made public before we arrive at the theater.
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Posted October 5, 2009
Halloween party is October 31st. For details, click http://www.babelcon.org/BabelHalloween.html
Halloween party is October 31st. For details, click http://www.babelcon.org/BabelHalloween.html
Posted November 1, 2009
We want to thank everyone that attended the BabelCon Halloween Party. There was an unbelievable turnout this
year -- a cumulative 30+ attendees, including wizards, elves, pirates, Trekkers, zombies, Pumpkinheads, Doctor
Who, browncoats, and assorted undead (including a vampirate). People came from all over to be there, including
one lady who drove from Lake Charles. Best... Halloween... party... EVER!
We want to thank everyone that attended the BabelCon Halloween Party. There was an unbelievable turnout this
year -- a cumulative 30+ attendees, including wizards, elves, pirates, Trekkers, zombies, Pumpkinheads, Doctor
Who, browncoats, and assorted undead (including a vampirate). People came from all over to be there, including
one lady who drove from Lake Charles. Best... Halloween... party... EVER!
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Posted January 16, 2010
The next Game Day date has been changed to March 20th, at the LSU Cook hotel, to accommodate the new
BabelCon dates. You can check out the details of all Game Days at http://www.babelcon.org/GameClub.html
The next Game Day date has been changed to March 20th, at the LSU Cook hotel, to accommodate the new
BabelCon dates. You can check out the details of all Game Days at http://www.babelcon.org/GameClub.html
Posted December 5, 2009
The BabelCon Christmas Party, free and open to the public, will be held this year on DECEMBER
20th at 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge, Library Meeting Room #2, from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
This year we will have:
-- Food: Gingerbread Cybermen, Death Star Cheese Ball, Dalek Soda, Micro Chips & Dips.
-- Movie: Scrooged
-- Games: Board and RPGs.
-- "Dark Side Santa" Game: Please bring a wrapped present ($10-$20 range).
The BabelCon Christmas Party, free and open to the public, will be held this year on DECEMBER
20th at 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge, Library Meeting Room #2, from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
This year we will have:
-- Food: Gingerbread Cybermen, Death Star Cheese Ball, Dalek Soda, Micro Chips & Dips.
-- Movie: Scrooged
-- Games: Board and RPGs.
-- "Dark Side Santa" Game: Please bring a wrapped present ($10-$20 range).
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Posted December 19, 2009
BabelCon 4.5 date has been set for March 19-20-21 in 2010.
BabelCon 4.5 date has been set for March 19-20-21 in 2010.
The BabelCon New Year's Eve party is being held
in the LSU Cook Hotel at 3848 W. Lakeshore Dr. (off
Dalrymple), Baton Rouge, LA. This event is FREE
and open the public, so bring some friends. Food is
pot luck, and alcohol is BYOL, except the Free
champagne at midnight!
Celebration begins at 7pm with Star Trek Scene It!,
at 8pm a Buzztime Trivia competition, at 9pm is the
newest Star Trek movie, followed by "Family Guy:
Something Something Something, Darkside",
and the last Doctor Who episode of David Tennant.
in the LSU Cook Hotel at 3848 W. Lakeshore Dr. (off
Dalrymple), Baton Rouge, LA. This event is FREE
and open the public, so bring some friends. Food is
pot luck, and alcohol is BYOL, except the Free
champagne at midnight!
Celebration begins at 7pm with Star Trek Scene It!,
at 8pm a Buzztime Trivia competition, at 9pm is the
newest Star Trek movie, followed by "Family Guy:
Something Something Something, Darkside",
and the last Doctor Who episode of David Tennant.
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Posted January 1, 2010
All I can say, is WOW. That had to be the largest turnout for a New Year's party in BabelCon
history. Two hours before midnght it was Standing Room Only, with 40+ people in attendance
throughout the night. Two guys from Jackson, Mississippi drove 3 hours to be there -- now that's
dedication. At midnight we toasted to "a drama-free 2009, and looking forward to many more". and
to those who stayed to clean up after the party broke up at 4:30 am. What a bash! Looks like next
year we'll have to rent a bigger hall.
All I can say, is WOW. That had to be the largest turnout for a New Year's party in BabelCon
history. Two hours before midnght it was Standing Room Only, with 40+ people in attendance
throughout the night. Two guys from Jackson, Mississippi drove 3 hours to be there -- now that's
dedication. At midnight we toasted to "a drama-free 2009, and looking forward to many more". and
to those who stayed to clean up after the party broke up at 4:30 am. What a bash! Looks like next
year we'll have to rent a bigger hall.
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Posted January 17, 2010
The BabelCon planning meeting, which meets on the last Sunday of the month (Jan. 31), at 2:30 pm, will be held at
the Jones Creek library in Baton Rouge.
The BabelCon planning meeting, which meets on the last Sunday of the month (Jan. 31), at 2:30 pm, will be held at
the Jones Creek library in Baton Rouge.
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Posted January 23, 2010
As attendees sign up to host Games at BabelCon, we will be adding them to the new "Games List" page. The link to
the Games List page can be accessed on the main Game page, or here via THIS LINK.
As attendees sign up to host Games at BabelCon, we will be adding them to the new "Games List" page. The link to
the Games List page can be accessed on the main Game page, or here via THIS LINK.
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Posted January 29, 2010
Reminder to Merchants, you will not be allowed to place a table OUTSIDE of your room (in the hallway). You must
arrange your room like a shop in a strip mall, and keep everything contained within the shop, except signage and wall
displays less than 14 inches wide.
Reminder to Merchants, you will not be allowed to place a table OUTSIDE of your room (in the hallway). You must
arrange your room like a shop in a strip mall, and keep everything contained within the shop, except signage and wall
displays less than 14 inches wide.
Posted January 30, 2010
We would like to welcome S.O.U.L. -- Seekers of Unexplained Louisiana -- as the host of this year's paranormal track!
We would like to welcome S.O.U.L. -- Seekers of Unexplained Louisiana -- as the host of this year's paranormal track!
Posted January 31, 2010
There have been some weird rumors floating around the Internet, so let me clarify. BabelCon 4.5 a
"mini-con". This is not the new normal for BabelCon. BabelCon 4.5 is a transition from the traditional
July date to the new March date.
Its being organized in the same way as BabelCon 1 & 2 was... a cozy con atmosphere that relies
heavily on panel discussions as the entertainment, which are all about science fiction and science. In
other words, a more focused event, cutting out the chaff of a larger con, getting back to the basics.
The larger con continues next year, in March 2011, which is already in the pre-planning stage.
In addition, we have confirmed new author guests, scientists, Ren Faire shows, scheduled games, at
least one LARP group, fan group tables, horror panels, paranormal panels, and Rocky Horror at
midnight. The staff is still working on getting a celebrity guest, but none are confirmed yet. Keep your
fingers crossed!
There have been some weird rumors floating around the Internet, so let me clarify. BabelCon 4.5 a
"mini-con". This is not the new normal for BabelCon. BabelCon 4.5 is a transition from the traditional
July date to the new March date.
Its being organized in the same way as BabelCon 1 & 2 was... a cozy con atmosphere that relies
heavily on panel discussions as the entertainment, which are all about science fiction and science. In
other words, a more focused event, cutting out the chaff of a larger con, getting back to the basics.
The larger con continues next year, in March 2011, which is already in the pre-planning stage.
In addition, we have confirmed new author guests, scientists, Ren Faire shows, scheduled games, at
least one LARP group, fan group tables, horror panels, paranormal panels, and Rocky Horror at
midnight. The staff is still working on getting a celebrity guest, but none are confirmed yet. Keep your
fingers crossed!
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It seems like BabelCon guests are being confirmed hourly. I've updated the website Guest page so it
includes all the confirmed guests. You can go directly to the page using THIS LINK.
At the big meeting on Sunday, just under 15 volunteers were present. All fan clubs, groups, and track
leaders that were there asked questions about security, programming, shows, merchant room setup,
panel room size, and general logistics. Those in attendance appeared satisfied with the plan for
BabelCon 4.5, so the staff and volunteers are going ahead as originally envisioned.
will be doing Trek panels; the team from S.O.U.L. is running the Paranormal track; Star Wars, Harry
Potter, and general Sci-Fi panels have volunteers working them. Shows, such as Ren Faire, Rocky
Horror (which was absent last year), and the green Orion girls are confirmed.
And finally, the sci-fi "Anime" track will be folded into the new "Animation" track, expanding its focus to
all sci-fi and related animation.
The next meeting is February 28th, 2010, same location (Jones Creek Library in Baton Rouge).
includes all the confirmed guests. You can go directly to the page using THIS LINK.
At the big meeting on Sunday, just under 15 volunteers were present. All fan clubs, groups, and track
leaders that were there asked questions about security, programming, shows, merchant room setup,
panel room size, and general logistics. Those in attendance appeared satisfied with the plan for
BabelCon 4.5, so the staff and volunteers are going ahead as originally envisioned.
will be doing Trek panels; the team from S.O.U.L. is running the Paranormal track; Star Wars, Harry
Potter, and general Sci-Fi panels have volunteers working them. Shows, such as Ren Faire, Rocky
Horror (which was absent last year), and the green Orion girls are confirmed.
And finally, the sci-fi "Anime" track will be folded into the new "Animation" track, expanding its focus to
all sci-fi and related animation.
The next meeting is February 28th, 2010, same location (Jones Creek Library in Baton Rouge).
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Posted February 5, 2010
The next BabelCon planning meeting, which meets on the last Sunday of the month (Feb. 28), at 2:30 pm, will be
held at the Jones Creek library in Baton Rouge. Since this is the last scheduled meeting before the convention, a
The next BabelCon planning meeting, which meets on the last Sunday of the month (Feb. 28), at 2:30 pm, will be
held at the Jones Creek library in Baton Rouge. Since this is the last scheduled meeting before the convention, a
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Posted February 4, 2010
convention. Queen Dionne of the Kingdom of Babel will be looking for a King of Babel. Will you measure up?!The
Transylvania Electric Company will present the Rocky Horror Picture Show around midnight on Saturday of the
convention. Queen Dionne of the Kingdom of Babel will be looking for a King of Babel. Will you measure up?!The
Transylvania Electric Company will present the Rocky Horror Picture Show around midnight on Saturday of the
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Posted February 26, 2010
Newly confirmed Author and Paranormal guests added to the Guests page of the website.
Newly confirmed Author and Paranormal guests added to the Guests page of the website.
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Posted February 27, 2010
Sal Lizard, Starfleet Admiral for the International Star Trek Fan Club organization has been confirmed as a guest.
His flight was booked last night.
Sal Lizard, Starfleet Admiral for the International Star Trek Fan Club organization has been confirmed as a guest.
His flight was booked last night.
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Posted March 4, 2010
The Schedule page, Guest page, and Groups page were updated. Schedule page currently lists only a fraction of
the actual panels that will be at the convention.
The Schedule page, Guest page, and Groups page were updated. Schedule page currently lists only a fraction of
the actual panels that will be at the convention.
Posted March 5, 2010
On Saturday night, be in the lobby for the 3rd annual costume contest! This year, we've added a category specifically
for Star Trek fans: Best Redshirt!
On Saturday night, be in the lobby for the 3rd annual costume contest! This year, we've added a category specifically
for Star Trek fans: Best Redshirt!
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Posted March 9, 2010
If you are going to be playing Nerf Wars, and you have your own Nerf or Nerf-like weapons, please bring them. Guns
will be available on hand, but we only have a few, and its first-come first-serve.
If you are going to be playing Nerf Wars, and you have your own Nerf or Nerf-like weapons, please bring them. Guns
will be available on hand, but we only have a few, and its first-come first-serve.
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Posted March 15, 2010
Food and drinks will be available from 11am to 4pm on Saturday in the Hospitality ConSuite room.
Food and drinks will be available from 11am to 4pm on Saturday in the Hospitality ConSuite room.
Posted March 17, 2010
Full panel schedule, program book, and Anime video schedule are now available for download from the Schedule
page.
Full panel schedule, program book, and Anime video schedule are now available for download from the Schedule
page.
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Posted March 21, 2010
For those that have been asking... We are happy to announce that, thanks to mini-BabelCon 4.5, there will be a
BabelCon 2011 (normal sized). Thanks to everyone who helped make it possible!
For those that have been asking... We are happy to announce that, thanks to mini-BabelCon 4.5, there will be a
BabelCon 2011 (normal sized). Thanks to everyone who helped make it possible!
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Posted March 23, 2010
We have had several people complain about the Cook Hotel's treatment of BabelCon attendees at the convention.
The best person to write to would be Cliff Vannoy, the Executive Vice-President of the Hotel's owner organization (the
LSU Alumni Association). His e-mail address is Cliff@LSUAlumni.org
Now I am NOT suggesting anyone do some kind of mass e-mail harassment of Mr. Vannoy. If you have a legitimate
complaint, please let him know, in a clear, well-thought out letter, exactly what happened to cause your particular
issue. Do your best not to exaggerate, nor pass along hearsay and rumors, and use professional language when
possible. It also helps if you empathize with the hotel in your statements - for example, "I understand that crowds get
rowdy sometimes, and that the hotel has a responsibility to its other guests, but this crowd was well-behaved and
did not deserve that kind of treatment." And thats just a fictional example, by the way. You should also know we have
no grudge with the hotel. This is for individuals that experienced a specific incident.
We have had several people complain about the Cook Hotel's treatment of BabelCon attendees at the convention.
The best person to write to would be Cliff Vannoy, the Executive Vice-President of the Hotel's owner organization (the
LSU Alumni Association). His e-mail address is Cliff@LSUAlumni.org
Now I am NOT suggesting anyone do some kind of mass e-mail harassment of Mr. Vannoy. If you have a legitimate
complaint, please let him know, in a clear, well-thought out letter, exactly what happened to cause your particular
issue. Do your best not to exaggerate, nor pass along hearsay and rumors, and use professional language when
possible. It also helps if you empathize with the hotel in your statements - for example, "I understand that crowds get
rowdy sometimes, and that the hotel has a responsibility to its other guests, but this crowd was well-behaved and
did not deserve that kind of treatment." And thats just a fictional example, by the way. You should also know we have
no grudge with the hotel. This is for individuals that experienced a specific incident.
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Posted May 9, 2010
The movies for the annual BabelCon Halloween party have been updated for 2010 on the party page.
The movies for the annual BabelCon Halloween party have been updated for 2010 on the party page.
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Posted July 1, 2010
Free & Open to the Public: BabelCon and the Star One Delta science fiction club are holding their annual 4th of July
"Sci-Fi BBQ" this Sunday at 10811 Rainier Ave. (Baton Rouge), in the backyard drive-in movie theater. Kids are
welcome (this is a family-oriented event), as are friends and persons of interest. It will kick off at 5:00 pm with BBQ
and DJ music, and as usual, Star One Delta will provide the hamburgers & fixings. Everyone else, please bring side
dishes and drinks of your choice! At 7:00 pm, we will be treated to some films on the giant outdoor "drive-in"
movie screen. And yes, there will be Fireworks after dark, so it will be a great party!
This event is on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138622202821779
Free & Open to the Public: BabelCon and the Star One Delta science fiction club are holding their annual 4th of July
"Sci-Fi BBQ" this Sunday at 10811 Rainier Ave. (Baton Rouge), in the backyard drive-in movie theater. Kids are
welcome (this is a family-oriented event), as are friends and persons of interest. It will kick off at 5:00 pm with BBQ
and DJ music, and as usual, Star One Delta will provide the hamburgers & fixings. Everyone else, please bring side
dishes and drinks of your choice! At 7:00 pm, we will be treated to some films on the giant outdoor "drive-in"
movie screen. And yes, there will be Fireworks after dark, so it will be a great party!
This event is on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138622202821779
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Posted August 17, 2010
BabelCon has an important announcement to make at its upcoming meeting. Thanks to an infusion of resources,
we will be holding a much larger event than we originally planned - one that will involve a near total buyout of
downtown Hilton and/or the Baton Rouge River Center, and allow us to procure big name celebrities.
Please join us August 29th, at Jones Creek Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd., Baton Rouge; from 2:30 pm to 4:00
pm, to hear the exciting details, and find out which celebrities are being seriously considered.
This event is on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140179159351267&ref=mf
BabelCon has an important announcement to make at its upcoming meeting. Thanks to an infusion of resources,
we will be holding a much larger event than we originally planned - one that will involve a near total buyout of
downtown Hilton and/or the Baton Rouge River Center, and allow us to procure big name celebrities.
Please join us August 29th, at Jones Creek Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd., Baton Rouge; from 2:30 pm to 4:00
pm, to hear the exciting details, and find out which celebrities are being seriously considered.
This event is on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140179159351267&ref=mf