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Tag: Dragon Con

Twenty More Years of Dragon Con Artists in Hotel Keys

August 22, 2025October 8, 2025Ruth Suehle

Earlier this summer, I shared the history of badge and program artists at Dragon Con. But there’s another collectible that was added 20 years ago now–customized hotel keys in the host hotels.  For the first six years, starting in 2005, there was a single piece of art used on all of the host hotel keys. […]

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Peachtree Center photo CC BY-SA Han Zheng

How John Portman Designed Dragon Con’s Home 20 Years Before It Happened

October 14, 2022October 17, 2022Ruth Suehle

Even if you’ve never been to Dragon Con, you recognize some of its host hotels and spaces.

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How to Attend Dragon Con Virtually This Weekend

September 3, 2021September 2, 2021Ruth Suehle

Not in Atlanta this weekend (for any of a number of very good reasons)? You can still attend Dragon Con from the comfort of whatever variant con location you may be in!

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Dragon Con Isn’t Canceled–It’s Moving Online (and Free!)

July 7, 2020Ruth Suehle

Like most events in 2020, Dragon Con will not be held as an in-person event. But they will be moving online–and it’s free for everyone, whether you were planning to attend or not.

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Can’t-Miss Activities with Kids at Dragon Con

August 28, 2019August 27, 2019Ruth Suehle1

Bringing your kids to Dragon Con? Here are a few things you won’t want to miss.

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A Few Thanks to Dragon Con Attendees

September 6, 2017December 15, 2017Ruth Suehle

Another Dragon Con in the books, and there are a few people we’d like to thank…

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Attend Dragon Con Virtually With a Streaming Membership

August 31, 2017December 12, 2017Ruth Suehle1

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!

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Go Back to Dragon Con’s Past With This Track History

August 6, 2017December 12, 2017Ruth Suehle2

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.

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Watch Dragon Con 2016 for Free This Weekend

January 27, 2017December 15, 2017Ruth Suehle

Turn your living room into a Dragon Con hotel room, even if you’ve never been. Watch DragonConTV’s streams from 2016 for free all weekend!

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Deadpool Meets Dad Jokes

September 28, 2016December 8, 2017Ruth Suehle2

What happens when Deadpool meets dad jokes?

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DragonCon TV Adds Streaming Service and Live Parade Broadcast for 2016

August 29, 2016December 16, 2017Ruth Suehle

Get the exclusive preview of one of DCTV’s newest videos, as well as the scoop on streaming, televising the parade, and all the technology that goes into bringing Dragon Con to your television.

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Meet Horror in Clay: Cthulhu- and Horror-Themed Tiki Mugs and Barware

August 27, 2016December 8, 2017Ruth Suehle

At the intersection of tiki and geekdom, you’ll find Jonathan Chaffin and Horror in Clay, purveyor of Cthulhu-themed (and other horror-based) clay tiki mugs. Meet him and his creations in this interview, and get the scoop on Horror in Clay’s Dragon Con exclusive pieces!

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Your First Dragon Con: Tips for the Weekend

August 18, 2016December 15, 2017Ruth Suehle3

Ready to go to your first Dragon Con? Let us help you get a sense of what you’re in for.

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Stephen Amell Talks to Dragon Con About ‘Arrow’ Season Four

September 13, 2015December 4, 2017Ruth Suehle

This past weekend, Stephen Amell attended Dragon Con to talk about the past and future of Arrow.

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Don’t Rain On My (Dragon Con) Parade! …And What To Do If It Does

September 2, 2015December 15, 2017Ruth Suehle

Headed to Dragon Con and worried about rain? We’ve got tips on how to survive.

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How To Pack For A 5-Day Con

September 1, 2015December 15, 2017Ruth Suehle

Dragon Con starts this week. That means it’s time for the last-minute frenzied packing. Quick, somebody make a list! No worries—got that covered for you. Even if you aren’t Atlanta-bound this weekend, you can bookmark it for your next con.

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GeekMom Is On Instagram!

August 25, 2015December 15, 2017Jackie Reeve

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DragonConTV Preview: “Sold It Off,” A Star Wars/Taylor Swift Tribute

August 13, 2015December 3, 2017Ruth Suehle

Take a look at what’s new this year on DragonConTV!

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Behind the Scenes As Lost Girl Approaches Final Season

September 5, 2014November 23, 2017Ruth Suehle2

As Lost Girl enters its final season, the cast talks about some of their favorite things about the show.

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The Dresden Files: Jim Butcher and Paul Blackthorne Reminisce

September 5, 2014November 23, 2017Ruth Suehle7

Jim Butcher, author of The Dresden Files series, joined Paul Blackthorne, who played the title character in the TV adaptation to talk about the books and the show.

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