Home of the Canned Geek Podcast. http://www.cannedgeek.com Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:17:22 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.cannedgeek.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=640 A series of casual networking meetups for women working in (or interested in working in) video game development, animation and visual effects. WOMEN IN GAMES (NSW) When: 6pm Friday, September 10th, 2010 Location: 6pm at AB Hotel (225 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, NSW)WOMEN IN GAMES (ACT)When: http://www.womeningames.org.au/ (http://www.womeningames.org.au/) Blog - This Weeks Events Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:24:09 +0100 http://www.cannedgeek.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=639 A manga, anime and Japanese pop culture convention. Ticket info (http://animania.net.au/2010/sydney-september/tickets) Past coverage:Syd 2010 article (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=571) | Mel 2010 podcast (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=568 Itemid=43) |Syd 2009 article (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=405) |Mel 2009 article (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=395) | Syd 2008 article (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=310) |http://animania.net.au/ (http://animania.net.au/) Blog - This Weeks Events Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:14:14 +0100 http://www.cannedgeek.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=638 This film festival screens so-called 'underground' films which includes films that are indepedantly made, expermental or are somehow a niche film.http://www.sydneyundergroundfilmfestival.com/ (http://www.sydneyundergroundfilmfestival.com/) Blog - This Weeks Events Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:47:20 +0100 http://www.cannedgeek.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=635 WorldCon, an international travelling science fiction convention, returns to Australia. The exhaustive program covers everything from how to create fictional animals to geoengineering to modern medical ethics to steampunk. AUSSIECON When:Wednesday to Monday; September 2nd to 6th, 2010City/State:Melbourne, VIC Location:Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre (Corner of Flinders Street Spencer Street) Geek Event Type:Science, science fiction general geekyness Cost: $95 - $375 | Membership info (http://www.aussiecon4.org.au/index.php?page=27) Website:http://www.aussiecon4.org.au/ (http://www.aussiecon4.org.au/) Blog - Past Events Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:32:08 +0100 http://www.cannedgeek.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=634 A weeklong festival for writers. BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVALWhen:Wednesday to Sunday; September 1st - 5th, 2010City/State:Brisbane, Queensland Location:Varies from event to event | Venue info (http://www.brisbanewritersfestival.com.au/default.asp?PageID=8 n=Venue+Information) Geek Event Type:Writing general geekyness Cost: Cost varies depending on session Website:http://www.brisbanewritersfestival.com.au/ (http://www.brisbanewritersfestival.com.au/) Blog - Past Events Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:26:35 +0100 http://www.cannedgeek.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=633 Conference with science fiction writers and professors on the theme of uptopias and dystopias. CHANGING THE CLIMATE: UTOPIA, DYSTOPIA AND CATASTROPHE When:Monday, August 30th to Wednesday, September 1st, 2010City/State:Melbourne, VIC Location:Monash Conference Centre (Level 7, 30 Collins Street, Melbourne) Geek Event Type:Science, science fiction general geekyness Cost: $45 - $280 Website:http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ecps/conferences/utopias/ (http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ecps/conferences/utopias/) Blog - Past Events Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:18:18 +0100 http://www.cannedgeek.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=632 A talk with Joss Whedon about his range of creative works. (http://www.guildofthegoldenowl.com/carmensandiego/) JOSS WHEDON: FROM BUFFY TO DR HORRIBLE, INFINITY BEYOND When:3pm on Sunday, August 29th, 2010City/State:Sydney, NSWLocation:Sydney Opera HouseGeek Event Type:Joss Whedon, film TV Cost: $49 - $89 Website:http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/Templates/Event/Event.aspx?id=6442451959 (http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/Templates/Event/Event.aspx?id=6442451959) Blog - Past Events Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:14:38 +0100 http://www.cannedgeek.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=631 A treasure hunt with a twist, based on the classic video game, Where In The World Is Carmen San Diego?http://www.guildofthegoldenowl.com/carmensandiego/ (http://www.guildofthegoldenowl.com/carmensandiego/) Blog - Past Events Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:07:21 +0100 http://www.cannedgeek.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=630 Special event with stars of the show, Chris Judge and Corin Nemac. ADELAIDE STARGATE SG-1When: Saturday, August 28th, 2010Location: Napier 102 Napier Building, University of Adelaide (North Terrace, Adelaide)PERTH STARGATE SG-1When: Sunday, August 29th, 2010Location: Technology Park Function Centre (2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley)DETAILSGeek Event Type:Science fiction, TV and StargateCost: $75 standard; $375 VIP | Ticket info (http://www.thehubproductions.com/events/stargate-sg1/tickets) Website:http://www.thehubproductions.com/events/stargate-sg1/home (http://www.thehubproductions.com/events/stargate-sg1/home) Blog - Past Events Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:00:16 +0100 http://www.cannedgeek.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=629 Seminars on the stories and ideas raised in Tolkein's literary works. TOLKIEN'S ODYSSEYS - MIDDLE-EARTH AND BEYONDWhen:9:30am to 4pm on Saturday, August 28th, 2010City/State:Melbourne, VictoriaLocation:Pascoe Vale Tavern (12 Railway Pde, Pascoe Vale)Geek Event Type:Tolkein FantasyCost: $30 for non-membershttp://www.tolkiensociety.org/seminar/seminar-2010.php (http://www.tolkiensociety.org/seminar/seminar-2010.php) Blog - Past Events Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:55:06 +0100