Max Caracappa

Max sees to the needs of her kitty overlords; polices the grammar on all kinds of published material including signage, menus, and food packaging; and cuddles with her wife while watching her favorite shows (Our Flag Means Death, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Wednesday, and Doctor Who among them). She continues to be far too excited to be working for the Daily Dragon.

Subspace Rhapsody Surprises

Subspace Rhapsody Surprises

For the second year in a row, the Trek Track and the unofficial Dragon Con Theater and Performing Arts Lovers have worked together to present “Subspace Rhapsody Picture Show & Sing Along” Friday at 7PM in the Marriott Imperial Ballroom. More than a sing along, a full shadow cast performed the episode “Subspace Rhapsody” for the excited and full audience…. Read more →

Remembering Creating The Muppet Christmas Carol

Remembering Creating The Muppet Christmas Carol

Whenever you’re dealing with Muppets, there are sure to be surprises, and the start of “The Muppet Christmas Carol” panel on Friday at 1PM in the Marriott Imperial Ballroom was no exception. Before panelists Bonnie Erickson, Dave Goelz, and Cheralyn Lambeth, along with moderator Bill Baretta, were introduced, four performers in Dickensian dress and their puppet counterparts took the stage… Read more →

Cosplaying Masquerade Hosts

Dragon Con is known as a premiere convention for cosplayers. It is one of the cons that cosplayers work towards all year long, creating brand new costumes for the event as well as bringing several cosplay options to display over the weekend. The capstone event of the con for this community is the Masquerade. There are entire traditions around gathering… Read more →

Cosplay Diversity: Black Geeks of Dragon Con

Cosplay Diversity: Black Geeks of Dragon Con

The Black Geeks of Dragon Con held its 8th annual photo shoot on Sunday at 2:30PM on the back steps of the Hilton. Channing Sherman started the group after his family and friends commented about the lack of African-American interest in science fiction and associated multi-genre conventions. He began by taking photos of “Black Geeks” he met during Dragon Con,… Read more →

“The Magic of Science Prevails” with the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Cast

“The Magic of Science Prevails” with the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Cast

Something a little magical happens when the cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds gets together at Dragon Con. This is the third consecutive year that Anson Mount and Ethan Peck have been guests, the second year for Christina Chong, and the first time for Bruce Horak and Babs Olusanmokun. The cast answered fan questions Saturday at 2:30PM in Hyatt… Read more →

It’s Not Dragon Con Without the Crüxshadows

If you’ve ever been to a Dragon Con before, you have definitely heard the Crüxshadows’ music as it pumps from their booth outside the Marriott Marquis Ballroom near the elevators. Rogue and the Crüxshadows have become an enduring staple of the convention. They first played here around 1996 and found themselves being asked back year after year. According to Rogue,… Read more →