A. L. Kaplan

Tag: World Science Fiction Convention

  • My Panels at LAcon V

    My Panels at LAcon V

    The 84th World Science Fiction Convention is in LA on August 27-31, 2026

    Here is where you can find me.

  • My Trip to Scotland: Part 9 – Glasgow and World Con

    My Trip to Scotland: Part 9 – Glasgow and World Con

    We spent the next six days in Glasgow.

    August 8-12, 2024 was the 82nd World Science Fiction Convention which was held at the Scottish Event Campus.

    Trying out VR was really cool.

    My panels were fun. “Look! I Have Raised a Geek!” and “Why Do We Still Love Paper and Tangible Things?”

    We went on a walking tour of the bridges.

    And saw some of the many murals in the city.

    Neat buildings.

    Some sculptures

    Scottish people have a great sense of humor.

    This is a display in the Kevingrom Art Gallery and Museum.

    Also spotted this Pterosaur fossil. It looks a bit like the one I found at the Yesnaby coast. (see My Trip to Scotland: Part 5)

    The Heads by Sophy Cave

    Near the museum.

    Langoustine for Lunch.

    How often do you see pull chain bathrooms? I found two!

    Glasgow Cathedral was founded in the 1200’s as a Catholic church, but became a Protestant Kirk in 1560. Before the Protestant Reformation, the interior was beautifully painted.

    The Tardis!

    This pretty building is the City Chambers in Glasgow.

    George Square and it’s decorated sculptures.

    A pint of beer and dinner at The Citizen after a long day. The food was excellent.

  • MY CHICON 8 SCHEDULE

    I’m thrilled to be going to Chicon 8 September 1 – 5, 2022!

    The 80th World Science Fiction Convention

    Hyatt Regency Chicago

    151 E Wacker Drive

    Chicago, Illinois 60601

    Here is my schedule:

    3-D Paper Craft, Friday, September 2, 2022, 10:45 AM CDT

    Yoga and Juicing Isn’t Fixing This, Friday, September 2, 2022, 1:00 PM CDT

    Teen Table Talk – A. L. Kaplan, Friday, September 2, 2022, 4:00 PM CDT

    Readings: Anthony W. Eichenlaub, A. L. Kaplan, Emily C. Skaftun, Saturday, September 3, 2022, 4:00 PM CDT

    Legacies and Traditions: Looking at the Past for the Future You, Sunday, September 4, 2022, 11:30 AM CDT

    See you there!

  • IT’S OFFICIAL: I’M A PROGRAM PARTICIPANT AT CHICON 8

    I’m thrilled to announce that I will be a program participant at Chicon 8

    The 80th World Science Fiction Convention

    September 1 – 5, 2022

    Hyatt Regency Chicago

    151 E Wacker Drive

    Chicago, Illinois 60601

    Stay tuned for more information