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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · 5d

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · 7d

Just a reminder that panel suggestions are open! They will be closing at 11:59pm October 31st so get your ideas in soon!

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · 7d

Issue #2 of The Hive dropped today.
We're still working on this process so if you didn't receive it, please let us know.
The chimps who run the mail like to play tricks.

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · 14d

Yes. What our alter ego said. 🤦‍♀️

STLgeekgirl71 @stlgeekgirl71.bsky.social · 14d

Under 2026 Con. Suggest a panel. 🐝

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · 14d

Hello bees!
Interested in coming to #221BCon and selling your wares?

Dealer's room applications are now open.
Visit www.221bcon.com to apply.
Hope to see you there.

221B Con - A Fan Con for All Things Sherlock Holmes

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · 14d

Guess what time it is?
It's panel suggestion time!
Head on over to www.221bcon.com
and post your suggestions. Let's see what's on your mind!
#221bcon

221B Con - A Fan Con for All Things Sherlock Holmes

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · 19d

Hope everyone enjoyed #NationalTalkLikeAPirateDay
Don't forget your rum, and don't forget to register for #221BCon this April!

www.221bcon.com

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · Sep 1

Sent you a DM.

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · Aug 31

This is good question. We're working on figuring out what's happening with the site we're using.

in the meantime, if you haven't received the newsletter, DM us your chosen email & we'll send you a link.

Going forward, we'll post a link a week after the newsletter gets sent out. 🐝

vulgarweed.bsky.social @vulgarweed.bsky.social · Aug 31

I subscribed and confirmed a day or so ago but I didn't get the newsletter. Is that because it went out before I subscribed? I bet I'm not the only person in that position

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · Aug 29

Hi bees!🐝

Part one of responding to your feedback is creating a newsletter! Which went out today!!

Please subscribe at www.221bcon.com if you haven't to keep up on all the events and announcements!

221B Con - A Fan Con for All Things Sherlock Holmes

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · Aug 24

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Aug 23

This feels like a spot of good news

www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

Scientists found the missing nutrients bees need — Colonies grew 15-fold

Scientists have developed a breakthrough food supplement that could help save honeybees from devastating declines. By engineering yeast to produce six essential sterols found in pollen, researchers pr...

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Dynamics of a Podcast @dynamicsofapodcast.bsky.social · Aug 23

NEW EPISODE ALERT. We sat down this time with @johannadc.bsky.social and @stlgeekgirl71.bsky.social to talk about their new roles as the directors of @221bcon.bsky.social and the future of our beloved convention! You will not want to miss it!

dynamicsofapodcast.com/2025/08/23/e...

Episode 36: 221B Con and the New Directors

In this episode, we talk with Johanna Draper Carlson and Heather Hinson, the new directors of 221B Con. As a companion piece to the previous episode, we talk about their experiences in getting invo…

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · Aug 22

and the printable file for printing. and presumably cutting!

drive.google.com/file/d/1qR2D...

221b 2026 copy.jpg

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · Aug 22

It's one week until #DragonCon and we're keeping the grass roots tradition alive with a slightly updated hand out! Print, cut, and scatter to the winds like so many beautiful bees 🐝

(this also applies to any other event you might attend 😉)

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · Aug 21

Heyo bees.

Here there's a big con coming Labor Day weekend. Got everything?

🐝Bags packed
🐝Costumes prepared
🐝Hotel buddies
🐝Extra funds

We'll be here when you get back. Drop us your favorite moments.

#allconsarevalid

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · Aug 21

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Darren M. A. Calvert @dmacalvert.bsky.social · Aug 16

The finished Great Mouse Detective card from last night.

A custom birthday card with a drawing of The Great Mouse Detective. Three Copic markers are sitting on the desk in front of it and you can see a rack full of markers in the background along with a clutter of other art supplies.

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · Aug 19

Evening bees!

This weekend was off to a great start.
We're welcoming back our bees as they register for 2026 #221bcon
We have so much more to give you on the way, stay tuned! Don't forget to register and get your hotel rooms reserved.
www.221bcon.com

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www.221bcon.com

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · Aug 15

The Hive is live!
Memberships and hotel link are now open.
Find out more at www.221bcon.com
April 10-12, 2026. See you there! 🐝

#thehiveislive

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · Aug 10

It's here! The dates for #221BCon
April 10-12, 2026
Thank you to everyone for being patient. Mark your calendars and we'll do an announcement this week on when hotel and registration links go live.
#sherlock #conventions

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · Aug 10

#221BCon2025 guest Helen Greetham's point and click game The Beekeeper's Picnic is 30% off on Steam for the next week. Support our bees1 Click the link below to get the game.

store.steampowered.com/app/2248890/...

Save 30% on The Beekeeper's Picnic - A Sherlockian Adventure on Steam

Beekeeper (and former world’s greatest detective) Sherlock Holmes is arranging a surprise picnic for his friend Watson. Unfortunately pesky mysteries keep getting in the way! Explore, find clues and i...

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · Aug 7

This Saturday!
Come for the announcements, stay for the tea.
(Someone bring tea)

221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · Jul 21

It's coming. #221bcon Discord Night. Who knows what you might discover.

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · Jul 21

It's coming. #221bcon Discord Night. Who knows what you might discover.

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221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · May 21

We forgot that today is #WorldBeeDay
So a huge #221bcon hug to our favorite bees. 🐝🫶❤️

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Sarah Følina | TØP 10/8, 10/15, 10/17 @subtlefire.bsky.social · May 4

happening now! join us!

221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · May 3

This is actually tonight, May 3rd. At 7:30 est.
Sorry for any confusion. Tired bees are tired. #221bcon

221B Con @221bcon.bsky.social · Apr 30

🐝Meet up this Saturday, May 5th @ 7:30 est, for After Con Discord. We'll talk about our favorite parts of con. Meet the new Con runners and give us feedback and suggestions.
See you there!

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