Epilogue Exposes Artists
By Daily Dragon staff | August 30, 2003 | 10:04 am | Posted in '03 Art Show, 2003

Epilogue online artists’ gallery will be at the Dragon*Con Art Show for the first time this year. Founded in 1998, Epilogue helps artists “get more exposure by giving them galleries,” according to President Chad Lockwood. Artists are selected by a jury of nine professional artists.

“We’re taking new directions to better promote the artists,” Lockwood said. The …

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HAZMAT at a Glance
By Rik Briscoe | August 30, 2003 | 10:01 am | Posted in '03 Bands, 2003

Covers of ‘Til Tuesday hit “Voices Carry” and The Police’s classic “Every Breath You Take” aren’t something you’d expect to hear from a band like HAZMAT, but surprises seem to be what they’re all about.  HAZMAT draws on the diversity of its members for a sound that can’t quite be given a cookie cutter label such …

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Emerald Rose Rocks Oscar Party
By Amy Herring | August 30, 2003 | 10:01 am | Posted in '03 Bands, 2003

Emerald Rose lead guitarist Logan Sullivan claimed bragging rights for the popular Celtic Rock band.  After meeting “Calisuri” from www.onering.net, Emerald Rose played for the Tolkien party at Dragon*Con 2001.  Before the end of that evening, the band was invited to play as the house band for …

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Martian Meeting
By Paul J. Iutzi | August 30, 2003 | 9:44 am | Posted in '03 Features, 2003

“The God of War approacheth as the Sun doth rise, and thou shalt know that the morrow bringeth the Conclave Draconic.”

Yes, dear reader, this year’s Dragon*Con has been presaged by an event of truly astronomical import. The planet Mars, the bloody red orb, the planet in the …

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McCaffrey Fans Say Hello
By Lucien Lockhart | August 30, 2003 | 9:41 am | Posted in '03 Features, 2003

A lucky few managed to squeeze into the pre-registration line for Dragon*Con 2003 on Thursday evening. With nothing to do and too much line to stand in, they were more than willing to be distracted by a few questions regarding Anne McCaffrey, creator of the world of Pern as well as other popular book series and …

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