Exciting Events from The Future, Past, and Other Times

Real-World Gatherings for 2012

Game Developers Conference: March 5-9, San Francisco
PAX East: April 7-9, Boston
Electronic Entertainment Expo: June 5-7, Los Angeles
San Diego Comic-Con: July 12-15, San Diego
Penny Arcade Expo: (close to Labor Day), Seattle
GDC Online: October 8-11, Austin
Alternative Press Expo: October 13-14, San Francisco
Maker Faires: TBD

Phrenopolitan Holidays and Celebrations

POTW Anniversary: October 15. The Poem of the Week turns 17 in 2012.
Halloween: October 31. Halloween is a high holiday in Phrenopolis, which we celebrate by telling each other stories.
Grukday: December 16. A celebration of pithiness held annually on the birthday of Piet Hein.
Warren Robinett's Birthday: December 25. (Warren Robinett is the inventor of game designers having credits in the games they make.)

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