Bowling Social on May 19
Join fellow F.A.C.T. members and ArmadilloCon volunteers on Sunday, May 19, at 10 A.M. at Highland Lanes. You can simply socialize, cheer for bowlers, or even show off your bowling prowess. We hope to see you there!
Memorial Service for Howard Waldrop Sat Jun 29
Many long-term friends of F.A.C.T. and ArmadilloCon have fond memories of Howard Waldrop. A long-term Austin area resident, he was Toastmaster at ArmadilloCons 1 (1979) and 29 (2007). He was Guest of Honor at ArmadilloCon 5 (1983). He was featured on the cover of the first issue of the Austin Chronicle (1981) He was celebrated for his short fiction and received a World […]
Join Us at Today’s Annual Meeting!
The Annual Meeting of the Membership of the Fandom Association of Central Texas, Inc. will convene at the Menchaca Road Branch Library (5500 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX 78745) on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from approximately 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. The meetings generally last from 2 to 2.5 hours and follow the following general agenda:
Apr 1 Reading Group – Come Discuss “Fool!”
The FACT SF/F Reading Group will meet on Monday, April 1, at 7 PM CST to discuss Fool by Christopher Moore! The meeting will be held online via Zoom. The organizer will send meeting details to regular members of the Reading Group. If interested and not on the list, send an inquiry to reading at fact.org. Upcoming selections are: We also have a list of Candidate Books that we are considering discussing!
FF Contest Social on Sun Mar 24!
The 2024 ArmadilloCon FF Eclipse Contest has officially closed! Come Socialize! Contestants, guests, and friends of ArmadilloCon are welcome to join us on Sunday, March 24, 7pm, please join us at Cosmic Coffee + Beer for an informal social to celebrate the close of the competition. Call for Readers We are looking for volunteers interested in voting on and providing feedback to writers on their […]
2024 ArmadilloCon FF Eclipse Prize Now Open
ArmadilloCon Writers’ Workshop students — the 2024 ARMADILLOCON FF ECLIPSE PRIZE is now open! Entries will be accepted through midnight CST on March 16. Check your email for details! All ArmadilloCon Writers’ Workshop students from 2017-2024 are eligible to enter. This year’s prompt word is “eclipse.” 1,000 word count limit, any genre of speculative fiction. Submission portal is now open! […]
2024 Annual Meeting on Sat Mar 30
The Annual Meeting of the Membership of the Fandom Association of Central Texas, Inc. will convene at the Menchaca Road Branch Library (5500 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX 78745) on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from approximately 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.The meetings generally last from 2 to 2.5 hours and follow the following general agenda:
Reading Group to Discuss We Ride Upon Sticks
The FACT SF/F Reading Group will meet on Monday, March 18, at 7 PM CST to discuss We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry! The meeting will be held online via Zoom. The organizer will send meeting details to regular members of the Reading Group. If interested and not on the list, send an inquiry to reading at fact.org. Upcoming selections are: We also have a list of Candidate Books that we are considering discussing!
Sept 9 Board Meeting & Socializing
Fandom Association of Central Texas Inc.September 2023 Board Meeting Location: Austin Public Library, Little Walnut Creek BranchRoom: Little Walnut Creek Branch #1Date: Saturday, Sept 9, 2023 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM The meetings generally last from 1 to 2 hours and follow the following general agenda: People often go out for food and socializing afterwards. Join us! Questions? board+$@$+fact-dot&org
Reading Group to Discuss The Vampire Tapestry
The FACT SF/F Reading Group will meet on Monday, Sept 18, at 7 PM CST to discuss The Vampire Tapestry by Suzy McKee Charnas! The meeting will be held online via Zoom. The organizer will send meeting details to regular members of the Reading Group. If interested and not on the list, send an inquiry to reading at fact.org. Upcoming selections are: