BeigeJournal

Fen living somewhere vaguely near central Illinois may wish to consider attending Chambanacon. Chambanacon was my first con, way back when, and I suppose ought to blamed for my involvement in filk. It is now moved to Springfield, Illinois (The state capitol! In the middle of a large flat region!) in the Hilton Springfield, which for some reason is approximately 30 stories tall even though it’s located in the middle of a large flat region. The view from the top is quite nice, you can get lots of exercise if you choose to use the stairs, plus if you get a good strong Illinois wind (the state capitol is right nearby, so there is always wind from the politicians if from nowhere else) the building sways slightly and creaks like a wooden sailing ship. It’s cheaper than a cruise.

Chambana used to be a fairly large filk event. It has shrunk a bit, but some very interesting people still usually show up. I have no knowledge of anyone’s plans for this year other than my own, but usually Bill and Brenda Sutton are there, Juanita Coulson is a frequent attendee, I believe Margaret Middleton has been heard there, and Phil Parker is always there as the con’s filk person. Jan of the Magic Fingers and Spot of No Fingers At All have been, um, spotted in the audience. I’ll be there.