Stargate fans, come compete in the annual SGMT Costume Contest! Entries will range
from the mundane to the exotic, with Goa’uld, Tok’ra, and Ori in-between. Judges
include Pierre Bernard, Jr., and our very own McKay. Sat 7PM, A706 (Marriott)

Contest will be followed by a costume panel. Sign-ups go until 6PM on Saturday. Email Melayne for more details.

The Registration and Information Table for the Masquerade, Dawn Look-A-Like Contest, Hall Costume Contest, and Comic Book Quick Sketch will be in the alcove in front of Centennial Ballroom IV in the Hyatt and will be open Friday-Monday, 10AM-5PM.

Deadlines for Registration:

• Dawn Look-A-Like: Saturday 3PM
• Masquerade: Sunday 3PM
• Hall Costume Contest: Sunday 10AM (Voting starts Sunday @ 10AM)
• Comic Book Quick Sketch: No need to Preregister. Just show up at the designated location at the designated time ready to draw (check the …
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Download the 2010 MASQUERADE – Rules & Information (Word .doc file).

Q: How much does it cost to enter the Masquerade?

A: Zero, nada, nothing.  But you must have a Dragon*Con registration badge and show it to the Masquerade staffer who registers you.

Q: How do I enter the Masquerade?

A: Stop by the Masquerade Registration table in the Hyatt in front of the Centennial Ballroom and fill out a registration form before 3PM on Sunday. We will be staffed Friday …

Interested in Greek mythology and ancient history? Join dozens of fantastic costumers at Dragon*Con this year in celebrating the classic legends and characters of ancient Greek myth!

There will be two gatherings where costumers, photographers, and anyone else interested in Greek mythology can come mingle with other fans and participate in large-scale photo shoots of costumes inspired by mythological characters!

First gathering: Friday, 9PM in the Marquis Tower I Lobby Staircase

Second gathering: Sunday, 5PM at the Hardy Ivy Park (across …

What do you geek?

Everyone has something they’re passionate about, something they geek. Maybe you geek costuming or anime. Maybe you’re passionate about zombies, independent films, steampunk, or robots. Or maybe you’re just a science geek.

Whatever you geek, serious or fun, the public library supports you. The public library inspires and empowers. With Internet access, knowledgeable librarians, and local programs, it is an important resource for your community. And for millions of Americans, …

Main Video Room (Techwood in the Hyatt)

FRIDAY

12:00 PM – Galaxy Quest
2:00 PM – Beowulf
4:00 PM – Logan’s Run
6:00 PM – Alien
8:00 PM – Dr. Strange
9:15 PM – Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
11:00 PM – Superman Doomsday
12:30 AM – Underworld
2:30 AM – Seed of Chuckie
4:00 AM – Planet of the Apes

ZOMBIE SURVIVAL SATURDAY!

6:00 AM – Dawn of the Dead
8:00 AM – Zombie Creeping …

Dragon*Con Store hours (tentative), located in the Marriott on the Marquis Level:

Friday: 11AM-7PM
Saturday: 9:30AM-7PM
Sunday: 9:30AM-7PM
Monday: 9:30AM-5PM

This year, the official Dragon*Con Store will also have a satellite location in the Sheraton offering lanyards and select sizes of t-shirts.

Follow @dragoncon_store on Twitter for Twitter-only specials.

We are really getting excited about this year’s Charity Auction, benefiting the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America. Some of the things we have in store for you are:

• Just after 11AM, we will be auctioning off four tickets with a behind-the-scenes tour to the Georgia Aquarium, the World’s Largest Aquarium.
• In the noontime hour, we have some great items for all you Twilight fans (and you know who you …
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This year, fliers, freebies, and other promotional material must be distributed and will be available at the Sheraton on the tables outside of registration only. Material placed elsewhere will be circular binned.

More information.

Calling all superhero cosplayers! Break out your spandex, capes, and flight rings and come on down to have your picture taken. Over 100 costumers have already signed up. Photographers welcome, too!

FRIDAY (9/3)

• 2:30PM: Magically Inclined Group – 10th Floor Marriott
• 4:00PM: Spider-Man Villains – 10th Floor Marriott
• 6:00PM (pre-shoot at 5:30): Lethal Ladies of Gotham and Birds of Prey – Henry Ivy Park (across from the Suntrust Bank by the Hyatt)
• 6:30PM: Expanded Flash and Rogues Gallery – 2nd Floor Marriott
• 7:30PM …
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