Archive for the 'ICON30' Category

We Have a LARP!

Tuesday, October 18th, 2005

This year it will be a case of Camarilla invading Cedar Rapids in an effort to take control of the city away from the Sabbat. But while using every tool at their disposal, both Sabbat and Camarilla seek to out manuever the other, they will need to keep an eye and an ear out for [...]

Do you care about ICON? We Do.

Tuesday, October 11th, 2005

You are invited to attend an organizational meeting for ICON 31 at 9:00 am on Saturday morning during ICON 30 (Oct. 30, 2005) We'll supply the donuts & coffee. Mindbridge Foundation will be determining the future course of ICON based on the outcome of this meeting. Your participation is critical. We will be accepting applications [...]

Have you reserved your hotel room for ICON yet?

Tuesday, October 11th, 2005

Time and space are running out quickly. To assure that you get a room at the hotel, call 1-319-366-8671. Remember to ask to be in the ICON Block!!!!

ICON & Mindbridge

Tuesday, October 11th, 2005

Mindbridge is already hard at work with the early stages of planning the next ICON. If you are interested in joining in on the fun and have skills in any of the following positions; then please fill out & our staff application form!

Trick or Treating Anyone?

Monday, October 10th, 2005

AND, if you are getting a hotel room, note that we will be offering our little fans (age 10 & under) the opportunity to Trick or Treat around the hotel from 5pm-7pm on Saturday evening. To register, email Michele Maakestad or stop and see Michele Maakestad in the art show to register your room as [...]

Online Registration!

Wednesday, September 28th, 2005

ICON 30 is now happy to offer you the ability to register online for the convention! Simply go to our online registration form and fill it out. Note: The form will take you to the PayPal website to complete the transaction.

An ICON 30 Exclusive!

Friday, September 16th, 2005

  Join {Philm Brown} of "At the Movies with Philm" and "Tumbleweed Theatre" for an entertaining and enlightening look at the world of cult film. The world's foremost expert on z-grade cinema; Mr. Brown and his special guests will introduce ICON attendees to a plethora of film treasures that the world at large has left [...]

More fun!

Wednesday, August 24th, 2005

Been busy this month, folks -- a lot of groups to meet with, ideas to throw around. But I thought I'd get this into the system as soon as I could. Most, if not all of you, are already aware that we'll be featuring Wylde Nept at our Friday night soiree this ICON 30. What [...]

A Note to Professionals Attending

Wednesday, August 17th, 2005

As always, we're hoping to see you at this year's ICON. As it's our 30th anniversary, we're pulling out all the stops to make it one of the most exciting and varied cons we've ever had. along with our usual fare of panels, readings, dealers, costume contest, anime films, art gallery and auction, we'll be [...]

A Sneak Peak at the Fun to Come!

Monday, August 15th, 2005

PROGRAMMING AT ICON 30: A Sneak Peak at the Fun to Come! (In no particular order...) Firefly/Serenity: A new life A look at the series, the movie, and the phenomenon Wild About Harry A discussion of our favorite wizard just for kids Hogwarts: A History A discussion of the history, mythology and future of JK [...]