After a whirlwind five days of hanging out in Park City with my son and taking in all we could of the Sundance Film Festival, I came away with a few observations. Read More
Twenty-Two Fun Facts About Attending Sundance Film Festival
Category Archives: Conventions
Stories From Conventions: D&D at OzCC
Sometimes we have stories from conventions that don’t fit our usual categories. Like when a D&D campaign was derailed by a mission for marriage equality. Read More
A Few Thanks to Dragon Con Attendees
Another Dragon Con in the books, and there are a few people we’d like to thank… Read More
SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show
Australia has one niche geeky convention that refuses to be like the others… And we love it! Welcome to SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show 2017! Read More
Attend Dragon Con Virtually With a Streaming Membership
Even if you’re not at Dragon Con this year, you can get a taste at home with a streaming membership. And if you are there, you can use one to enjoy con for three more months! Read More
Highlights of Boston Comic Con: Veronica Taylor and Artist’s Alley
We had a great time at Boston Comic Con, but the revamped show was not without its logistical challenges. Read More
Go Back to Dragon Con’s Past With This Track History
Wondering (or trying to remember) what Dragon Con used to be like? Take a look at this timeline of the con’s programming tracks as they changed over the last two decades. Read More
Play It Once More: Replay FX With Generation Geek 2.0
Replay FX isn’t only the world’s greatest arcade; it’s a fantastic, fabulous, loud, bright family affair I can’t recommend highly enough. Read More
San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Artist Roundup
Here’s a handful of artists I’ve discovered at SDCC this year—and their respective online shops so you can get the full SDCC art hoarding experience. Read More
ConnLUG at ConnectiCon: Building the LEGO Community
This year, seeing ConnLUG at ConnectiCon was the best way to celebrate geeky family joys at one of our favorite conventions. Read More
ConnectiCon Art
Attending cons for Rebecca Angel means enjoying the artistic people in cosplay, illustration, crafts, and more. Check out the photos from this year’s ConnectiCon. Read More
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2017
Finally, EG Mum has her post-Supanova Sydney 2017 review of the best artists, cosplayers, merchants, and writers. Lots of photos! Read More
Actor Martin Klebba: A ‘Pirate’ and a Champion for Dwarf Rights
How should parents talk to their kids about the dwarf actors they see in the movies? Martin Klebba, who plays Marty, a member of the Black Pearl crew, in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ has a simple answer: don’t be a jerk. Read More
7th Doctor Sylvester McCoy On the Importance of Older Superheroes
The Doctor is an old superhero who solves problems with his brain. McCoy, a guest at Connecticon 2017, says that’s valuable. Read More
Is Changing the Prop Rules Mid-Con Okay?
Partway through the event, the Denver Comic Con event authorities changed the prop weapons policy to ban replica guns. Was the mid-event change worth it? Read More
9 Body-Positive Cosplay Lessons We Learned at ConnectiCon 2017
Some of the lessons we took away from Making It Fit: Techniques for Body-Positive Cosplay, a panel at ConnectiCon 2017. Read More
Denver Comic Con 2017: Family Cosplay Roundup
Patricia shares her favorite family cosplay and discusses cosplay trends at this year’s Denver Comic Con. Read More
Denver Comic Con 2017 – Day 3 Report
Patricia discusses her observations from the last day of Denver Comic Con. Read More
Denver Comic Con 2017 – Day 2 Report
Patricia gives a recap of her experiences at Denver Comic Con on Day 2. Read More
Denver Comic Con 2017: Last Minute Family Tips!
Patricia’s excited for Denver Comic Con this weekend! Come find her in costume Saturday for a GeekMom/GeekDad sticker, while supplies last! Read More
