Sci-fi bonanza

Archon, the largest general science fiction/fantasy convention in the St. Louis area, will be held Oct. 1 through 3 at the Gateway Center convention center and adjacent Holiday Inn in Collinsville. Attendance is generally 2,000 to 2,200 members over the course of the convention weekend.

Programs this year will include the ever-popular Grand Masquerade, an art show, gaming events and video rooms. In addition there will be a Post-Apocalyptic Dance and Car Show to the Saturday lineup.

Confirmed guests include: Gardner Dozois; Ray Van Tilburg; previous Archon co-chairs Jim Bakke, John Brooks and Donna (Sutton) Bakke; Susan and Jeff Stringer; Forrest J. "4E" Ackerman and Vic Milan.

Archon memberships vary in price depending on age and day of attendence. For ticket prices and additional information, contact Rich or Michelle Zellich at (314) FAN-3026 (326-3026), visit http://www.stlf.org/archon/23/ on the web, or send e-mail to archon@stlf.org.