Folks -- As you may or may not know by now, this year's ICON is to be honored by the presence of Arlene Martel, the actress who graced the TV screen back in the 60's as Spock's wife, T'Pring, in the original Star Trek episode "Amok Time." However, many of you may not be aware [...]

YES!!! There will indeed be a Hall Costume Contest during this years ICON. So please go ahead and put together your bestbest and worst attempts to recreate your favorite characters costume. Prizes will be awarded based on criteria set by judges. Stop back for more details as the year progresses.

Joe Haldeman, author and ICON Founder Beth Hansen, artist {Lee Seed}, artist David Drake, author Jennifer Roberson, author Mike Lowrey, fan Harry Turtledove, author Peter Beagle, author Forrest Ackerman, author Charles de Lint, author Kaja Foglio, artist John M Ford, author Will Shetterly, author Emma Bull, author Phil Hester, author and artist Steven Barnes, author [...]