Two full-weekend memberships to Balticon 51, the Maryland Regional Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention, sponsored by the Baltimore Science Fiction Society, Inc. Balticon 51 takes place Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-29, 2017 at The Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel. Guest of Honor: Eric Flint, author of the "1632" series; Art Guest of Honor, Donato Giancola; Music Guest of Honor, Amy McNally; Fan Guest of Honor Geri Sullivan; 2016 Compton Crook Award Winner, Fran Wilde; 2017 Robert A. Heinlein Award Winner, Robert J. Sawyer, via Skype; 2017 Compton Crook Award Winner, TBA at the convention. Multiple program tracks will feature authors, artists, scientists, musicians, podcasters, publishers, editors, constumers, and other creative Sci-Fi luminaries. Visit the art show and dealers room, attend a concert or dance, or take a break in the Gaming, Video, or Anime Room. Attend entertaining and educational panels, a writing or poetry workshop, watch the Masquerade, or learn a new craft. Everything science fiction and fantasy in one huge package.