Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who helped make #ShoreLeave40 such a wonderful weekend - the guests, the volunteers, and most particularly, our attendees.
We should do this again next year!
(Learn more about the Star Trek Association of Towson)
Shore Leave 41 July 12 - 14, 2019
Delta Hotels Baltimore in Hunt Valley, Maryland
The Shore Leave 41 Schedule is now available.
Registration opens Friday, July 12 at 9:00 am.
Memberships are available for all three days.
Latest News!
July
12 Due to a canceled flight, we regret to announce that Alex Mallari, Jr. will only be appearing on Saturday and Sunday.
11 Need help finding your way to the next programming room? We've updated our Hotel Floor Plan page to make it a bit easier.
Imorptant: If your plans for travelling to Shore Leave this weekend include travel by light rail, please be aware that a sinkhole in downtown Baltimore has closed portions of the light rail system.
There is a shuttle running from Camden Yards to the North Avenue station where you can take light rail to Hunt Valley, but please allow extra travel time.
9 Details of our Small Budget Film and Science programming are available.
7 The Shore Leave 41 schedule is now available.
We're thrilled to announce these additional book premieres:
- Fandom 50: Fandom in Maryland (Firebringer Press)
- Mermaid Precinct
- Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O'Keefe
- Chasing Danger: The Case Files of Theron Chase
- Aftermath (Sorcery & Steel)
4 We're thrilled to announce the following book premieres taking place at Shore Leave 41 during our annual Meet the Pros party.
- Thrilling Adventure Yarns
- Footprints in the Stars
- In Harm's Way: Defending the Future (Book 8)
- Brave New Girls: Adventures of Gals and Gizmos
- Star Trek Discovery: The Enterprise War
- Arachne's Crime
- Temporally Deactivated
- Alternate Peace
- Portals
- Trails of Bone
The schedule for the official autograph session, filk concerts and other scheduling notes are now available.
In memory of the late Lee Warren, for this year, the "Vic's Place" karaoke has been renamed to "Lee's Place."
2 The Game Room and Photos Ops schedules are now available.
June
23 Please join us in welcoming author Allyn Gibson
21 Please join us in welcoming author Scott Pearson and science guest Stephen Lesnik.
10 Please join us in welcoming author John Jackson Miller.
3 We present the Shore Leave 41 update.
Available for pre-order from the Shore Leave 41 Emporium:
1 Please join us Friday, July 12, for the final Afternoon Tea.
May
20 Please join us in welcoming Shore Leave 41 guest:
- John Glover, known for his roles as: Shazam!'s Doctor Sivana, Smallville's Lionel Luthor, and Batman: The Animated Series' Riddler
12 Please join us in welcoming author John Coffren.
9 Please join us in welcoming author Steven H. Wilson and Disney Imagineer Mark Sumner.
5 On Saturday, May 11, the Towson Library will be hosting their first ever Sci-Fi Saturday.
Look for writers Howard Weinstein, Richard White, Robert Greenberger, Dave Galanter, and Steven H. Wilson doing a panel at 11AM and other activities throughout the day. The event runs from 10AM to 3:30PM
- 10:00 AM: Sci-Fi Book Buzz
- 11:00 AM: A Storied Universe: Science Fiction Author Panel
- 12:30 PM: Receding Horizons: NASA's Hubble Space Telescope
- 2:00 PM: Cosplay Culture: A Panel
- 2:00 PM: Cosplay Workshop for Beginners
Sci-Fi Saturday is co-sponsored by Baltimore County Public Library and the Star Trek Association of Towson (our parent organization).
The Shore Leave Blood Drive is scheduled for Saturday, July 13 from 9 AM to 2:30 PM. To be eligible to donate at Shore Leave, you may not have given blood after May 18.
Garden Room and Hallway tables in the vendors' area are sold out, however other areas are still available. Don't miss out!
1 Please join us in welcoming author Susan Olesen and Scientist David Batchelor.
We regret to announce that John Glover will be unable to join us this summer due
to professional commitments.
April
21 The TARDIS Photo Booth will let you make all of Time and Space your backyard and come back with the photos to prove it.
Sing the night away at Vic's Place karaoke.
17 We're pleased to announce that Nichelle Nichols, known for her roles as: Star Trek's Cmdr. Nyota Uhura, Heroes' Nana Dawson, and Gargoyles' Diane Maza will be joining us this summer as part of her Farewell Tour.
16 Hallway tables in the vendors' area are sold out, however other areas are still available. Don't miss out!
March
25 Join us in welcoming Shore Leave 41 guests:
- John Glover, known for his roles as: Shazam!'s Doctor Sivana, Smallville's Lionel Luthor, and Batman: The Animated Series' Riddler
- Aaron Ashmore, known for his roles as: Killjoy's John Jaqobis, Smallville's Jimmy Olsen, and Warehouse 13's Steve Jinks
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Authors
Andrew Hiller and T.A. ChafinScientist
Jerry Feldman
We regret to announce that David Palffy will be unable to join us this summer due to professional commitments.
9 Join us in welcoming Shore Leave 41 guests:
- Laura Vandervoort, known for her roles as: Supergirl's Indigo, Smallville's Kara/Supergirl, and Bitten's Elena Michaels.
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Authors
Kim I Headlee, Heather E. Hutsell, Amy Imhoff, Jim Johnson, Kelly Meding, Joshua Palmatier, and Richard C White Scientists
Charles Blue, Kelly Fast, Lindley Johnson, Ariel Vitali, and C. Alex Young
5 Join us in welcoming Shore Leave 41 guests:
- Michael Shanks, known for his roles as: Stargate's Dr. Daniel Jackson, Smallville's Carter Hall, and Saving Hope's Dr. Charlie Harris.
- Lexa Doig, known for her roles as: Andromeda's Andromeda Ascendant, Stargate SG-1's Dr. Carolyn Lam, and Smallville's Dr. Christina Lamell.
- Anson Mount, known for his roles as: Star Trek Discovery's Captain Pike, Inhumans' Black Bolt, and Hell on Wheels' Cullen Bohannon.
February
13 We are now accepting applications for the Shore Leave 41 Vendors Room.
8 We're excited to announce our first actor guests for Shore Leave 41:
- Ethan Peck, known for his roles as: Star Trek Discovery's Spock; Halo 4 & 5's Gabriel Thorne; and 10 Things I Hate About You's Patrick Verona.
- Erica Durance, known for her roles as: Supergirl's Alura Zor-El; Smallville's Lois Lane; and Saving Hope's Dr. Alex Reid.
David Palffy, known for his roles as: Stargate SG-1's Anubis; Andromeda's Ler-Near; and The X-Files' Dark Man.- Alex Mallari, known for his roles as: Dark Matter's Four, Insomnia's Ken, and True Justice's Hiro.
4 Please join us in welcoming:
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Authors
Christopher Bennett, Dayton Ward, Glenn Hauman, Hildy Silverman, Howard Weinstein, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Kelli Fitzpatrick, and Laura Ware -
Scientists
Brent Warner and Wayne Bird -
Artist
Todd Brugmans -
Performers
Luna-C and The Boogie Knights
3 We are now accepting vendor applications for Shore Leave 41.
January
29 Please join us in welcoming:
Authors
Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Rigel Ailur, Lorraine Anderson, Derek Tyler Attico, Diane Lee Baron, Russ Colchamiro, Greg Cox, Kathleen David, Peter A. David, Mary Fan, Michael Jan Friedman, Dave Galanter, Phil Giunta, Robert Greenberger, David Mack, Mike McPhail, TJ Perkins, Roberta Rogow, Aaron Rosenberg, and Jenifer P Rosenberg.Scientists
Kenneth G. Carpenter, Stephanie J. Slater, Timothy F. Slater, and Ray Villard.November
21 Check out our latest news notes.
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October
8 Preregistration for Shore Leave 41 is now open.
We are now accepting advertisements for the Shore Leave 41 program book.
July
Shore Leave takes place every summer at the Hunt Valley Inn, located at 245 Shawan Rd., Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Shore Leave 41 will include:
Writing Workshops: Learn how to improve your writing from some of your favorite writers. Past panels have included writing about the non-fictional part of Trek; How to express point of view in your story; The trials and tribulations of being a writer and more.
Stargazing: View the planets, stars and galaxies that are visible from the Baltimore area.
Meet the Pros Party: Join our author guests for Shore Leave's autograph party. Be sure to meet the authors of the latest Pocket Book Trek or SF release.
Game Room: The Shore Leave game room offers many actitivies including Role Playing Games, Collectible Card Games, Miniature War Games, and more!
Photo Ops: Get your photo taken with your favorite stars and get the photos back in time to get them signed without the need to leave the hotel!
Fan Panels: We're always looking for ideas for fan-led panels and people to lead them. If you have suggestions for a panel, please Let us Know.
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In Memory: Barbara March
We are saddened by the passing of actress Barbara March. March was best known by her fans for her portrayal of Lursa in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and the movie Generations. In 1999, she was a guest at Shore Leave 21.
Barbara March passed away on August 11, 2019 at the age of 65.
In Memory: Loretta Shaneybrook
We are saddened by the passing of our friend and long-time committee member, Loretta Shaneybrook. Loretta was a constant presence at Shore Leave, working behind the scenes for decades. If you ever volunteered at the convention, you likely remember Loretta as the lady on the scooter, bringing snacks and water to the people working at the event. She is survived by her husband, Randy Bruner.
Loretta Shaneybrook passed away on June 12, 2019.
In Memory: Keith Birdsong
We are saddened by the passing of artist Keith Birdsong. Birdsong made a name for himself with his photo-realistic paintings, many of which graced the covers of Star Trek novels. In 1992, he was a guest at Shore Leave 14 and again in 1996 at Shore Leave 18.
Keith Birdsong passed away on June 4, 2019 at the age of 59.
In Memory: Carmen Argenziano
We are saddened by the passing of of actor Carmen Argenziano. Argenziano was known to his fans for a variety of roles ranging from The Godfather: Part II, to Don Quixote, to appearances on Castle, and of course, Jacob Carter on Stargate SG1. In 2006, he was a guest at Shore Leave 28.
Carmen Argenziano passed away on February 10, 2019 at the age of 75.
In Memory: W. Morgan Sheppard
We are saddened by the passing of of actor W. Morgan Sheppard. Sheppard was known to his fans for his numerous credits including Max Headroom's Blank Reg, Seaquest's Professor, and numerous appearances in Star Trek. In 2008 he was a guest at Shore Leave 30.
W. Morgan Sheppard passed away on January 6, 2019 at the age of 86.
In Memory: Celeste Yarnall
We are saddened to note the passing of Celeste Yarnall. She was known to her fans for roles in Land of the Giants, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Wild Wild West, and, of course, Yeoman Martha Landon in the classic Star Trek episode, "The Apple." In 2001, Celeste Yarnall was a guest at Shore Leave 21.
Celeste Yarnall passed away on October 7, 2018 at the age of 74.
In Memory: Richard Searfoss
We are saddened by the passing of astronaut Richard Searfoss. He was a crewmember on Space Shuttle flights STS-58 (1993), STS-76 (1996) and STS-90 (1998), spending 39 days, 3 hours and 18 minutes in space. In 2002, Richard Searfoss was a guest at Shore Leave 24.
Richard Searfoss passed away on September 29, 2018 at the age of 62.