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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 9d

Hotel Reservations are delayed due to technical issues. The new reservation time will be announced here with as much warning as possible. Be sure to follow us for the most current updates.

photo of Hyatt hotel with construction tape over it. Text reads: Hotel Reservations DELAYED

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 15d

Arisia 2026 Writer Guest of Honor will be John Wiswell! @wiswell.bsky.social
John Wiswell is a two time Nebula and Locus award winning science fiction and fantasy author. His debut fantasy novel, "Someone You Can Build a Nest In," was released in Spring 2024.

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 16d

Arisia 2026 Writer Guest of Honor will be John Wiswell! @wiswell.bsky.social
John Wiswell is a two time Nebula and Locus award winning science fiction and fantasy author. His debut fantasy novel, "Someone You Can Build a Nest In," was released in Spring 2024.

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 18d

As always, Arisia needs volunteers. Our most urgent need is a Technical Services Division Head, responsible for supervising and planning at-con technical needs. Questions? Email [email protected]. Want to volunteer for this or another role? Fill out our Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet buff.ly/d3Wm0F0.

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 20d

Hotel reservations will be open to the general public on Tuesday September 30th. Login and link information for reservations will posted when they are live. Details on the overflow hotel have not been finalized yet. More information to come when we have it.

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 27d

September Arisia Con Comm will be this Sunday 9/14/15, 3-5pm ET on Zoom: buff.ly/TKncV7M
Topics will include:
*Writer GOH Announcement
*Hotel Reservation Information
*Organizing the Con for Arisia 2026
*New Volunteers and Open Positions
*Open Question and Answer Period
*What's Next?

See you there!

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · Aug 22

The first Arisia 2026 Con Comm Meeting will be this Sunday August 24th at 2pm. The meeting will be on Zoom. Meeting link:
buff.ly/DQMkpU8

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · Aug 19

Congratulations to Arisia 2025 Writer Guest of Honor, Moniquill Blackgoose, for winning this year's Astounding Award at WorldCon! Check out Moniquill's Nebula-winning novel "To Shape a Dragon's Breath" today!

Moniquill Blackgoose

Nebula Award-winning author Moniquill Blackgoose blends cultural heritage with acclaimed sci-fi and fantasy.

buff.ly

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · Jul 16

The Arisia Long Range Planning Committee would like you to join them to talk about...The Future of Arisia.
In-person: Th, July 24, 7-9pm at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge
Online: Sun, July 27, 2-4pm on zoom at buff.ly/b7hAi1z
If you can’t make either meeting, email us at [email protected]

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · Jan 20

That's a wrap on Arisia 2025! Thank you all so much for coming, volunteering, and sharing this wonderful weekend with us. Don't forget to send us your feedback. Volunteers, if you haven't already submitted your timesheet, scan a copy and email [email protected].

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · Jan 20

Volunteers: you help make Arisia happen and you deserve credit! Submit your timesheet and--if you've worked 8+ hours-- collect your T-shirt by 1pm in Remington (2nd floor). Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! (If you can't make it Remington by 1, email a scanned copy to [email protected])

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · Jan 20

Send us your Feedback! Use our form (https://buff.ly/40zRzBc) or tell us in person: Monday 11:15 AM - Porter Sq A

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · Jan 20

Today's last event: Come to the Swap Meet, Monday from 1-3 PM. Donate, trade, or exchange your unwanted geekdom for new-to-you awesomness!

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · Jan 20

Saturday Night Dance - Sun 11 PM
@dj.dirge DJ Dirge spins tunes for our Saturday night dance from a variety of styles including Goth, Industrial, Electro, Glitch, Trip-hop, Electro-swing, Synthwave, New Wave, and Retro.

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · Jan 19

Masquerade Intermission Entertainment: Star Trek Magic by Dr Willie Yee

Dr. Yee has performed as a Star Trek character “S’kai” at numerous science fiction conventions, and science educational events.

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · Jan 19

Schedule change! The 5:30 PM panel "Hello Dave" has moved to Room 202 & "Space is Big!" will be in Porter Sq B

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · Jan 19

The Arisia Renaissance Ball is from 3-5pm today (previously 5-7pm), in Amesbury A! Gender-free calling, no costume required, and all dances will be taught -- come join in the fun!

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · Jan 19

Lose your badge? Find someone else's? Please bring it the Arisia Registration, located outside the Amesbury Ballroom. If Registration is closed (after 8pm Fri/Sat or 6pm Sun) bring to Safety in Remington (2nd floor).

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · Jan 19

Saturday Night Dance - Sat 9:15 PM & Sun 11 PM
@dj.dirge DJ Dirge spins tunes for our Saturday night dance from a variety of styles including Goth, Industrial, Electro, Glitch, Trip-hop, Electro-swing, Synthwave, New Wave, and Retro.

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