Juliet Blackwell, whose books have often landed on the
New York Times' best-seller list; Geoffry Notkin of the television series
Meteorite Men; fantasty artist Jessica Feinberg and a musical performance by sci-fi band The Bedlam Bards are featured in a three-day event that also includes costume contests; unique panel discussions on hard science, science fiction, fantasy and horror; filmmaking lectures; film screenings; LAN gaming; a vendors' room; an art show; anime; a voice-dubbing workshop and more, starting at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8, and continuing through Sunday, Nov. 10; $55 for all three days. Visit
tusconscificon.com for more information, including pricing by day and age.