Science-fiction fans from around the state are converging on Salt Lake City this weekend for "CONduit 12: CONduit of the Rings," which runs Friday through Sunday at the Wyndham Hotel, 215 W. South Temple.
The three-day convention will include appearances by author Christopher Stasheff ("We Open on Venus"), award-winning "filk" singer Kathy Mar and veteran television and science-fiction actor Jack Donner, who will present a parody of the classic "Star Trek" episode "The Enterprise Incident."
There will also be panel discussions, a mock trial, a sing-along to the musical episode of "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer," a masquerade and costume contest and "The Geekest Link," a game-show parody and trivia contest.
Three-day registration for CONduit 12 is $36, $34 for teens and $18 for children. Single-day admission prices vary between days and range from $25 to $15 for adults. For more information, call 294-9297.