Confluence (convention)
{{Short description|Annual science fiction convention in Pennsylvania, US}}
Confluence is an annual science fiction convention that has been occurring in Pittsburgh since 1988.{{Citation needed|date=July 2020}}
History
The ninth annual convention garnered over 400 science fiction fans in 1996.{{cite web |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09197/984365-57.stm |title=A Confluence of Interest in Science Fiction |publisher=Pittsburgh Post |accessdate=July 9, 2009 }}{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/90048887/ mirror link]Nowlin, Rick (2009-07-16) [http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09197/984365-57.stm West Bulletin Board]{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Post Gazette, retrieved 2012-02-18 [https://www.post-gazette.com/local/west/2009/07/16/West-Bulletin-Board-39/stories/200907160270 mirror link] The original name was derived from the meaning of confluence, a gathering, and the fact that Pittsburgh is located at the confluence of three rivers.
The event has been organized by the Pittsburgh Area Real Time Science Fiction Enthusiasts Club (PARSEC).{{Cite web|last=Rubinkowski|first=Leslie|date=16 Jul 1993|title=Spacing out|url=http://www.newspapers.com/image/89945424/?terms=Confluence+Science+Fiction+Convention|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712020051/https://www.newspapers.com/image/89945424/?terms=Confluence%2BScience%2BFiction%2BConvention |archive-date=2020-07-12 |access-date=2020-07-12|website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, page 42 at Newspapers.com|language=en}}
In 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the convention was held virtually and called C'monfluence.{{cite web |url=https://confluence-sff.org/cmonfluence-2020/ |title=C'monfluence |publisher=Parsec, inc |accessdate=May 10, 2021 |archive-date=August 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200825002645/https://confluence-sff.org/cmonfluence-2020/ |url-status=dead }}
Events
Confluence is a convention focused primarily on the literature and art of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Events include panel discussions, talks, poetry readings, filk concerts, a video room, and more.
References
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External links
- [http://www.confluence-sff.org Official website]
Category:1980s establishments in Pennsylvania
Category:Annual events in Pennsylvania
Category:Conventions in Pennsylvania
Category:Festivals in Pittsburgh
Category:Recurring events established in 1988
Category:Science fiction conventions in the United States
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