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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Congratulations to all the Hugo Awards Finalists! We see you, former Capricon Guests of Honor and so many Friends of Capricon!

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Last call for the Capricon 46 post-con survey! Have you filled out yours yet? This is for ALL members, whether you attended Cap 46 or not. Capricon is our annual member event, so we want to make it the event that you want to attend. Your opinions matter! Here's the link. forms.gle/99rD3gtovx8B...

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Capricon Community Survey

Thank you for being a member of the Capricon community! If you attended Capricon 46, we'd love to hear from you about what worked and what didn't at this year's convention, and what you'd like to see ...

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Congratulations to this year's Nebula Award Finalists! We look forward to welcoming you to Chicago this June! nebulas.sfwa.org/9192-2/

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Ooooooo...we're very excited about this one!

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day from a city that takes it VERY seriously! Check out this fab story and video about the annual dye job we give the Chicago River. blockclubchicago.org/.../chicago-...

Photo of the Chicago River dyed very, very green. Facing east towards Michigan Ave and Lake Michigan. There are two tourist boats on the water as well.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Our wonderful cosplay photographer Bruce Medic has all of our photos from the cosplay photoshoot up on his website! Check out this year's participants, and start planning for next year! www.brucemedicphoto.com/capricon2026

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Such a great show by @lasertheboy.bsky.social with Aubrey Turner and Tony Gonzalez and Maddox! Absolutely thrilled to get to see them all together! @tda-official.bsky.social

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Our *amazing* Guests of Honor and Conchair at Opening Ceremonies last night. From left to right, Kevin Hilty (Conchair), Andrea Hairston, Alex Mui, Edward Ongweso, Jathan Sadowski, and Laser Webber. Day 1 was officially awesome, and we can't wait to see what today brings! capricon.org

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Capricon 46 is officially OPEN!!! Come hang out with us! capricon.org

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Our Concrud (public health) Policy has been revised this year. The full policy: capricon.org/policies/con...); here is a summary: Do not attend Capricon if you have symptoms of a respiratory or contagious illness. Masking is not required, but highly recommended to keep yourself and others healthy.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Get ready for a weekend of nonstop fun in the lounge! Drop in anytime for freeplay on our Nintendo Switches and PS5 setups, jump into tournaments on Friday and Saturday, play some Jackbox Games with us, and more! Full schedule available now! guide.capricon.org/loc/Terminal...

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

You're going to be hungry at Capricon - we've got you covered! capricon.org/hotel/food-a... gives you all the info about dining options in the Marriott, including specials they're doing just for us! We also are announcing that we will have a limited consuite available, with some important rules.

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Food and Beverage - Capricon 46: Rise of the Humans

Hello to Members of Phandemonium! We wanted to take a moment to talk with you about the food and beverage options you will have available to you at Capricon 46. We have worked hard with the Marriott, ...

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

If you’re into making stuff, we have options! Lots of fiber arts (including the Return of Frankenstuffies!), balloon sculpting, watercolor painting, and more! Also, Build-a-Blinkie is back! Please stop by the Blinkie room where their team will help you learn how to solder a blinkie kit.

Drawing of the Capricon mascot, Capricious. Capricious is a goat, and in this drawing he is cosplaying as Tom Baker’s Doctor Who, with hat and very long scarf.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Now is the time to make sure you're receiving Goat Droppings, our e-newsletters! We've been putting out weekly issues in January full of all the news you need to make your Capricon 46 excellent. To sign up or view prior issues: capricon.org/about/newsle...

Drawing of the Capricon mascot, Capricious. Capricious is a goat, and in this drawing he is an old-fashioned newsboy, running along with a crossbody bag and holding aloft a newspaper that says “Goat Droppings”

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

At Capricon 46 on Friday at 6pm, join us in the Art Show to celebrate human creativity with Art & Hors d'Oeuvres! Coffee and snacks will be available and a live violinist will set the mood as you browse and bid on our array of art.

Drawing of the Capricon mascot, Capricious. Capricious is a goat, and in this drawing, they are standing in front of an easel with a canvas that says "Capricon Art Show" in multicolor letters. He is holding a paintbrush tipped in blue in his mouth, and a paint palette with multiple colors is by his feet. He is spattered in different colors of paint.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Capricon is thrilled to be working with the Carl Brandon Society this year on our programming. This year, they will be hosting two special items at Capricon in addition to their fan table: a BIPOC get-together on Thursday evening, and a tea party on Saturday! carlbrandon.org guide.capricon.org

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

We have many options for kiddos this year! These include a pajama party concert on Friday evening and the Dave Herzog Marionette Show on Saturday! Go to our online guide (guide.capricon.org) and in the “Select Track” dropdown, choose “Kids” to see all the offerings!

Drawing of the Capricon mascot, Capricious. Capricious is a goat, and he’s holding a puppet version of himself in this drawing.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

The Escape Room is back! Capricious' room is a mess, and he needs to find stuff for his next panel! To help him out, your team will dig through and solve puzzles about various classic geeky subjects, so Capricious makes it to his panel on time! Sessions run 10am-7pm Fri/Sat. Sign up at Info Desk!

Drawing of the Capricon mascot, Capricious. Capricious is a goat, and he’s dressed up as Indiana Jones - fedora, crossbody bag, and bullwhip coiled up and carried in his mouth.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Day badges on sale now! You can buy a day pass - Adult, Young Adult, and Youth - on our website now! (And of course you can still buy a full weekend membership too!) capricon.org/registration/

Drawing of the Capricon mascot, Capricious. A goat who is holding his convention badge, with two ribbons on it - one says "Animal GoH" (which stands for Guest of Honor) and the second says He / They for Capricious' pronouns.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

We've got great gaming related content at Capricon 46! Join us the new Video Game Lounge brought to us by DePaul University, our new Escape Room, and our Game room with our library as well as several scheduled games. We also have multiple panels that are gaming related!

Drawing of the Capricon mascot, Capricious. Capricious is a goat, and in this drawing he is drawn as a Meeple game piece, standing on a hex tile. There is a regular "person" shaped game piece to the left, and a six-sided die to the right.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

It's the annual Artist’s Challenge! Your piece must include a goat (the convention's mascot) and three of the following items: a flag, a hand, a brick, a broken robot or computer, or the color purple. There is also an award for best Artist's Challenge piece! capricon.org/departments/...

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Dave Herzog’s Marionettes Presents Captain Zork’s Outer Space Adventure! Join Captain Zork and the crew of the Starship Puppetron as they blast off to entertain the entire galaxy with an out of this world musical marionette variety show! (Sat 1pm at Cap 46. Open to all, priority seating to kiddos.)

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

We heard you! We have arranged with the Marriott to extend room booking through January 21st! So fans of The Doubleclicks (so every Capricon member) and all our wonderful Guests of Honor, plus all of you who looked at our amazing schedule - you still have time to grab a room! capricon.org/hotel/

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Hotel - Capricon 46: Rise of the Humans

Capricon 46 will be held Thursday, 02/05/2026 – Sunday, 02/08/2026 at: Marriott Chicago O’Hare8535 West Higgins RoadChicago, IL 60631 Room Rates All rooms are available for $130/night (plus taxes). Re...

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! capricon.org/departments/... Attending artists must apply by TODAY January 16, to guarantee their space. Walk-in artists are welcome, but available space is not guaranteed. The deadline to apply for mail-in space has passed. Join us! We'd love to see your art!

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

RED ALERT! Our special convention rate at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare ends TODAY, January 15, and once that date passes, the discount vanishes into hyperspace. So secure your room at capricon.org/hotel/ before the deadline to make your weekend smoother, warmer, and a lot more fun.

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Hotel - Capricon 46: Rise of the Humans

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The Program for Capricon 46 is now available! guide.capricon.org - We think it looks amazing and hope you do as well. Also, don't forget to buy your membership today (Wed), as rates will be higher tomorrow (Thurs)! capricon.org/registration/

Drawing of the Capricon mascot, Capricious. Capricious is a goat, and he’s sitting behind a table. On the table in front of him, there is a microphone and a table tent that reads “Capricious”.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Attention @tda-official.bsky.social! The Doubleclicks are reuniting for one night only at Capricon 46 in Chicago on February 7! Join us for @lasertheboy.bsky.social: live in concert...featuring his sister Aubrey Turner. Check out capricon.org for all the info!

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Join us Saturday evening at Capricon 46 for the Cosplay Showcase! This is a non-competitive, inclusive space designed to highlight the joy of cosplay and the stories behind each costume.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Our concom was hard at work today at the last meeting before Capricon 46! Watch your inboxes tomorrow for the newest edition of the newsletter, featuring some very fun announcements! (Are you not on our mailing list? Subscribe and view past issues here: capricon.org/about/newsle...)

Photo of several members of the Capricon 46 convention committee sitting at a U-shaped set of tables, with a funky chandelier above. Taken at the Marriott Chicago O'Hare, home of Capricon 46!

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Membership rates for Capricon 46 are about to rise! Current rates are good thru Jan 14, 11:59pm Central time. After that, up they go to the at-the-door rate; if you're thinking about joining us (and you should be), now is a great time to buy your membership. capricon.org/registration/

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

REMINDER: Hotel block for Capricon 46 closes next week! January 15! Book here: capricon.org/hotel/ If your preferred room type isn't available for your dates, book anyway and email hotel @ capricon.org for assistance.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Looking for a last minute gift for yourself or someone else? May we suggest shopping through our storefront at Bookshop.org/shop/capricon? It supports Capricon and indie bookstores! While you're there, grab a copy of Where the Axe Is Buried by Ray Nayler for Bookclub on Jan 4 at 7pm Central!

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Capricon/Phandemonium Shop Bookshop

Capricon is a fan-run convention in Chicago. Read books by our guests of honor, join in with our book club, or just support fandom in Chicago! Visit us at capricon.org, or we'll see you in Chicago in...

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! Capricious is busy toasting the marshmallows for the sweet potato casserole he's bringing to his Friendsgiving! We hope you all have a delightful holiday weekend if you're in the US, and for everyone else, we hope you have an excellent regular weekend!

Drawing of our mascot, Capricious, a goat. He is holding a stick in his mouth with three flaming marshmallows speared on the end of it.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Capricon 46 is thrilled to announce our fourth and final Guest of Honor - Andrea Hairston @andreahairston.bsky.social! More info about her can be found at capricon.org/guests-of-ho...

Photo of Andrea Hairston, who has a fabulous smile and radiates joy!

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

It's a weird holiday, but today we're celebrating Hug a Kevin Day! Why? Because our Capricon 46 Convention Chair is a Kevin! Yay, Kevin! We appreciate you!

Drawing of the Capricon mascot, Capricious. Capricious is a goat, and in this drawing, they're throwing around multicolor confetti!

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Have you bought your membership for Capricon 46 yet? If not, now is the time! The rate for the Adult Attending is increasing to $65 on October 16. All other membership levels will remain at their current rates. capricon.org/registration/

A drawing of Capricon's mascot, Capricious. A got who is holding his convention badge, with two ribbons on it - one says "Animal GoH" (which stands for Guest of Honor) and the second says He / They for Capricious' pronouns.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Welcome our next Guest of Honor, Laser Webber! @lasertheboy.bsky.social is a producer, improviser, and writer. He has been a touring musician with The Doubleclicks, produced live events, films, and podcasts with Laservision Productions, and helped raise $5 million for independent art. capricon.org

Photo of Capricon 46 Guest of Honor, Laser Webber. Short brown hair, multicolor glasses frames, smiling, a unicorn tattoo visible on their right arm. Wearing a black shirt with white geometric arcs, a red tie, Star Trek lapel pin, and holding a pen in their right hand.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Attention everyone! It's an open call for artwork of a hand holding up a brick. Everyone is welcome to participate - details below! Deadline for submission is 11/15/2025.

Top center of the square - An image of a purple hand holding a "brick" that says "Capricon 46" with "Rise of the Humans" . There are 6 other hands holding bricks along the edge of the square. Below the Cap 46 hand is text that reads "We need your hands! In a world where dystopian threats appear daily in the darkest timeline, it's important to remember that we write our own future! It's the Rise of the Humans!"

Dark purple square, with a watermarked background image of a purple hand holding a "brick" with the words "Capricon 46". The text on the square reads: "We need you (yes, YOU!) to contribute artwork of a hand holding up a brick (purple would be nice, but not required). Everyone's artwork will be stitched together digitally to create an expansive field of hands and bricks representing Capricon 46's theme: RISE OF THE HUMANS!

Instructions:
1 Create a hand holding up a brick. You can draw, paint, sculpt, photograph, collage, whatever feels right, but NO AI. Take the term "hand" as loosely as you need. Purple means a lot to us, but your brick can be any color.
2 Submit your art here: https://tinyurl.com/Handbricks
3 Submission deadline is 11/15/2025 (11:59pm Central)

Not an Artist? "Bad" art welcome and encouraged! Send in your outsider art, your doodles, anything made with passion and human-only input is welcome!

Why Hands & Bricks? The hand holding up a brick is a powerful symbol of human doing what's needed to demand the future they deserve. Bricks for throwing and bricks for building, both are needed when dystopia looms.

What is Capricon? Capricon is a sci-fi & fantasy convention in Chicagoland. We celebrate the best of science fiction and fantasy, with a focus on literature. We are part of the world-wide fannish community, where diversity is encouraged and all are welcome.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Capricon 46 is delighted to begin announcing our Guests of Honor! Welcome @edwardongwesojr.com and @jathansadowski.com, co-hosts of the podcast This Machine Kills. Their podcast explores the political economy of technology; we are thrilled to have them join us! capricon.org/guests-of-ho...

Photo of Jathan Sadowski. White-appearing male with buzzcut dark hair, a mustache and beard, wearing black glasses and a grey crew neck shirt. He is in front of a neutral brown background.

Photo of Edward Ongweso, Jr. A black man with black dreads, wearing gold round glasses. He is wearing a colorful scarf as a headband, a yellow jacket, and a t-shirt with a blue woodblock style print on it of two people working on a machine. He is standing in front of a wall of blue tiles.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Former Capricon Guest of Honor @johnpicacio.bsky.social asked us to tell his Capricon peeps that he and Leigh Bardugo are in town to celebrate their new book, The Invisible Parade! North Central College in Naperville on August 27 at 7pm - details here: andersonsbookshop.com/event/2025-0...

The stunning cover of THE INVISIBLE PARADE by Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio. A young girl with a red scarf and a feather-caped skeletal figure are riding a horse that is flying into the night sky.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Capricon 46's hotel room block is officially OPEN! Book through the link below! Dates: Thurs 02/05/2026 – Sun 02/08/2026 Marriott Chicago O'Hare Room block closes Jan 15, 2026 — but don’t wait, rooms fill fast! www.marriott.com/event-reserv...

A purple brick wall. Text reads Capricon 46, Official Announcement! Room Block Now Open, Read description below for important details. There is a megaphone and black/yellow tape for attention.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Capricon is a 100% volunteer run convention, and we want you to help us make it happen! We will work with you to find a role that fits your interests, availability, and skill set. Fill out our volunteer interest form (forms.gle/rXg2nkxMSBf3...) or reach out to us at volunteers @ capricon.org.

Drawing of a goat with big eyes, curved horns, and tongue sticking out. Standing on two legs, with one hand raised as if to say "I volunteer!"

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Capricon 46: The Rise of the Humans! Marriott Chicago O'Hare, February 5-8, 2026. Find out more at capricon.org - and registration is now open!

Drawing of a goat with big eyes, curled horns, and tongue sticking up. He's standing up with arms raised to throw colorful squares of confetti all around him!

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Capricon is sad to learn of the passing of our friend Jill Mitchell. Jill died on Wednesday, June 4, after having been ill for several months. Jill had most recently served as our Treasurer Second, and could often be found helping out in Con Ops at Capricon. She will be missed.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

We are still seeking volunteers who wish to work with the Board in a variety of positions. Take a look and let us know if you are interested! capricon.org/about/volunt... (Information on volunteering for planning the next Capricon coming soon...)

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Volunteering - Capricon 46

We have lots of opportunities for people to volunteer to help make Capricon a success.Every year we need volunteers to help plan the convention. These volunteers report to the Convention Chair, and ar...

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

June is National Audiobook Appreciation Month! It celebrates the joy, accessibility, and growing impact of audiobooks. Audiobooks have educational, entertainment, and inclusive value, especially for those with print disabilities or busy lifestyles. What do you love about audiobooks?

Black & white line art - our goat mascot, Capricious, in front of a series of concentric circles representing sound waves.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Talk Like Yoda Day it is! Two favorites Capricious has. "To be Jedi is to face the truth and choose. Give off light, or darkness, Padawan. Be a candle, or the night." – Yoda "A way there always is." – Yoda

Still image of Yoda from The Empire Strikes Back. He is looking wise and calm in his brown robes with his hands clasped on top of his walking stick.

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capriconsfcon.bsky.social @capriconsfcon.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

It's National Volunteering Week! Coincidentally, Capricon is looking for volunteers! We have Board Staff positions up on our website (capricon.org/about/volunt...) and we're starting to recruit people for Capricon 46. If you love Capricon, come have some fun and help make the magic happen with us!

Line art of Capricious, our Goat mascot, surrounded by colorful hearts and stars

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