atlanta events

This is a thread for all things Dragon Con 2020 related, especially if they apply to the SkepTrack, which is the Skeptic's content track at Dragon Con, organized by Derek and April Colanduno. You can think of SkepTrack as a "mini-TAM" or "mini-CSICON" or "mini-NECSS" or "mini-QED" or...

So, who's going to Dragon Con this year?! Me, me, me, meeeee!!! Who else?! What I like to call "Mardi Gras for Geeks" is not merely about science fiction and fantasy (though, that is most of it). It also includes a track of Skeptical talks, panels, and other events! It's going on from...

So, who's going to Dragon Con this year?! Me, me, me, meeeee!!! Who else?! What I like to call "Mardi Gras for Geeks" is not merely about science fiction and fantasy (though, that is most of it). It also includes a track of Skeptical talks, panels, and other events! :thumbsup: :) :thumbsup...

I like to describe Dragon Con (now without the asterisk *) as "Mardi Gras for Geeks!" It's a giant science-fiction/fantasy convention, with lots of live entertainment, a party-like atmosphere, and tracks of panels for science and skepticism as a bonus! I like to describe its SkepTrack as a...

I like to describe Dragon*Con as "Mardi Gras for Geeks!" It's a giant science-fiction/fantasy convention, with lots of live entertainment, a party-like atmosphere, and tracks of panels for science and skepticism as a bonus! I like to describe its SkepTrack as a "Mini-TAM" of sorts. It takes...

So who's going? I'll be there, stupid busy with the Science/skeptic tracks and trying to just get stupid otherwise. Sound off!

So, my employer has decided to send me to Atlanta for a couple of weeks. So I was wondering if anyone from around there would be interested in meeting up over a few beers (or milk if you prefer that) some time. I should be around from 10th October to 18th November (And I need to be awake and...

September 2 to 5th, 2011, in Atlanta Georgia It's the Mardi Gras of Geekdom! http://dragoncon.org/ So, who's going? Forum Name | Real Name (optional) | Costume? | Star Party? | Notes Wowbagger | Mitch Lampert | Spaceman Spiff | Yes (I hope) | Will be making Forum badges. Forum Badges If...

The Atlanta Skeptics are sponsoring a star gazing party the day before Dragon*Con. Tickets are on sale here and are limited, so buy early! The party is being hosted by Phil Plait and Pamela Gay and proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society in memory of Jeff Medkeff. Also, it should be a...

We are now gearing up for Skeptics at Dragon*Con 2008! This year we get a full track just for Skeptics. There is even a rumor that James Randi will be there this year, along with all the old favorites from last year, Shermer, Radford, Jeff Wagg, and others! Come and help us form ideas for...

Hi all I am hosting the Atlanta Brights meetup this weekend. http://brights.meetup.com/282/calendar/6024874/ Join us if you can. The group is small but we're trying to grow. It's Sunday July 22 at 2 p.m. I'll have appetizer-y sort of food. BYOB. - Maria