We're loading up the truck and heading for the hotel! We've got a burlesque dressing room to build, art show panels to put up, a vendor/dealer's room to prepare, stages to put up, a hospitality suite to stock, and a laser tag center to configure. THE FINAL SCHEDULE HAS BEEN POSTED!! ...at least as final as it's going to be coming from the printer. Please check the volunteers table in the Oak Hall for any last-minute updates. This is your All-Con staff wishing you safe travels to the convention this weekend -- and signing off!

A great weekend for golf? Nope! Prime conditions for yardwork or planting? Nope! Want to sit and home and wait to see if the power goes off? No way! THIS IS ALL-CON WEATHER! We're right at the tail end of a weather system that dries up during the convention. The weather which is just wet enough to be depressing is exactly what brings people to events like All-Con. Come inside; be with friends! It's not even too bad to travel in. (It sure beats the heat!!) Here's what weather.yahoo.com has to say:

Friday: Mainly cloudy and rainy.
Saturday: Chance of showers.
Sunday: Mix of sun and clouds.

We couldn't have planned for a better weekend! We'll see you here!

Michael Champion wrote in today to confirm that he is definitely going to be able to attend his table in person at All-Con! Champion has agreed to do commission work at the convention. Because of time involved with each commissioned piece we recommend getting your requests in early so that they can be completed on-site. Do not miss your opportunity 'because you were distracted by the roller derby girls'. This is the first year All-Con has been fortunate enough to have Mr. Champion in attendance.

The Maid contest, Saturday March 14th at All-Con, is looking for three judges for the contest. The work is easy and fun. You DO NOT need to be in a costume (but if you are, all the better!). Concerned because you've never been an event judge? No problem! There will be a 15 minute debrief to explain the rules. Click on the banner above for a contest overview and then send an email to Maids@escaperealityclothing.biz if you want to judge the contest. Do it for Emma, Tokyo Mew Mew, Hand Maid May! ...or if you have no idea who they are, do it for something really, really special that nobody else is getting to do at ALL-CON!

Comics delivered directly to your door! MailboxHeroes, simply put, is a comic book mail order service. With a big selection, great service, your online shopping experience with MailBoxHeroes will be exactly what you were hoping for... and more! Just make your selection and they will rush them out to you! Pre-Orders, special orders, no problem. They have a great stock, plenty of variety, and have a history of reliable customer service.

FUNimation has donated several prizes for the Anime themed panels presented by Mu Epsilon Kappa (MEK) as well as some screener videos to be played in the Addison theater over the weekend. There's something for everybody at All-Con! Our great and many thanks go out to FUNimation for their untiring support of the convention, and to MEK for handling the Anime track!

DC Comics has sent a large box of give-aways for All-Con 2009! If Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Watchment, or any of the other DC Universe heros excite you then don't leave the convention without some of the goodies that DC has generously provided!

All-Con's Promotions Dept. has reported that the first boxes from PRIZE SUPPORTERS are arriving! Do you enjoy all of the free swag given away at conventions either in attendee bags, the flyer-ish table, or at competitions? Quite a bit of that comes from Prize Support sponsors. We just received goodies from Bandai, Ninja Babes from Space, Rifftrax, and Escape Artists who are promoting their sci-fi thriller KNOWING (opening March 20th).

A fan of 'Star Trek: Next Generation'? Ever catch yourself making fun of how silly and ridiculous the first season was? Wesley's goofy jumpsuits, Data's awkwardness, Tasha's bad acting. "Its All Geek To Me" Podcast brings you .. "Geeks on Film". Join us as they rip apart one of the funniest 1st season 'Star Trek:Next Generation' episodes. Trekkers will love this! Friday March 13 at 9:00 p.m.

If you've checked out the schedule, you might have noticed that URIZEN will be playing a couple of times during the convention. Fort Worth Weekly recently took an interest in the band! To take a peek at the article, click here!

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26 days until the convention! The Vendors, Artist/Clubs, and Full Credit pages have all been updated. Most of the Dealers, Clubs, and Artists who had not already checked in have all been added in a marathon website update.

All-Con's Volunteer Coordinator has been busy recruiting convention artists to submit entries for 2010. (I got an exclusive peek at the art proposals last weekend and WOW!) She has asked for me to post images of the first five Ladies of All-Con to inspire artists who may not be familiar with the convention to create and send in their proposals. You can click on the image above and the All-Con Con-Girl past-years portfolio will open. 2010 ConGirl entries will be exhibited in the All-Con art gallery during the convention in March.

It's all about getting your game on! Screw Attack will be setting up shop in the All-Con Vendor room for you to learn all about the latest release video games and check out some of the titles they're bringing along for the weekend.

Con-Critter Collectors! This year in addition to the standard con-critters we produced three limited edition animals. The brown bear, duck, and lion are only available online this year and have blue-sleeved shirts. We are down to FEWER than 10 of each of these favorites. (Duck is down to 5 as of today!) (Bear collectors: Brown Bear isn't far behind!) The online exclusives will NOT have any additional animals ordered by the convention. Once they sell out, they're really, really gone. Order yours before somebody else does and you miss out. CLICK HERE to go to the order page.

Sadly, for the first time in our 5-event history we've had our first guest cancellation. John Billingsley and his wife Bonita Friedericy will be unable to attend All-Con this March. John has successfully landed a theater role which will prevent them from attending. John enjoyed his last trip to Dallas and hopes to be invited to All-Con again for a future convention.

Texas Gamers have just announced their Texas Hold'Em tournament for Saturday night. There is NO BUY-IN (it's free to enter) and everybody in the tournament is eligable to win prize packages! We know it's obvious but we have to reiterate that no money will be changing hands. This is your big chance to practice your poker skills with zero chance to lose your shirt and an opportunity to walk away with some really cool prizes!

From: Brian Earles, Star Garrison XO
"It is my pleasure to announce that due to several generous donations, WE HAVE raised the money needed to bring Aaron Douglas back to All Con! The flight was purchased today. Aaron is flattered that we have done this. He has agreed to do at least one panel, will be signing autographs, and will be interacting with the members and guests at the revamped Imperial Gladiators (formerly Stormtrooper Olympics). More to come in the days ahead!"

Please stop in, enter the past and enjoy the present. Be it 600 or 1600 you will be enthralled with the fighting demonstrations and awed with the artistic displays. History will entice you to greater dreams of chivalry and passion. Meet Lords and Ladies as they show you how the past should have been. Step into a world where men can be knights and women can be queens.

These kind people know how it was done, and can take you there. The SCA is an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe. The "Known World" consists of 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members residing in countries around the world. Members, dress in clothing of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, attend events which may feature tournaments, arts exhibits, classes, workshops, dancing, feasts, and more. The "royalty" hold courts at which they recognize and honor members for their contributions to the group.

It has been a fun (and wild!) ride configuring All-Con this year! We've got some really enjoyable friends returning to All-Con in Match, along with a fresh new group of artists and clubs joining us for the first time. For anybody else who wished they could have gotten in on the convention but cannot now since we're FULL, we've started a sign-up sheet for 2010. The Art Show is the last place we're selling space for and even it is starting to show signs that it may sell out this year. Artists, if you didn't get a table then a display panel in the Art Show is still a great way to get your work seen at the convention and maybe even earn your table money for next year!

First you have All-Con's Super Hero Sunday. Next add in Ken Lally, "The German" from televisions HEROES. Now top it all off with Joe Singleton, the creator of HeroBlog.com and Ad Astra! How could it get much better? Joe will be at All-Con all three days, penning away at his heroes for you to enjoy! Stop by and see what you can learn from Joe. In the past he's done panels on development (characters, environment) and web comics.

Pipoca Bizarre is Halo's business that includes art, charms, key chains, jewelry, knick nacks and all other sorts of fun, odd or cute stuff. Pipoca Bizarre also has accessories (mostly foods) for (Dollfie) ball-jointed dolls! Prices for commissions may vary.

The 501st Star Garrison resident Sith Cheerleader Squad wants to offer you a unique opportunity to help one of their favorite charities : The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Saturday evening of All-Con, the squad will be offering for sale a number of handmade sweet treats including cupcakes, brownies and the perennial Star Wars fan favorite, Wookiee Cookies. All monies collected will be donated to the Relay for Life in Baytown at their event in April. So be on the lookout for those black and red uniforms Saturday so you don't miss this opportunity to get to know a couple of your local Sith Cheerleaders _and_ do a good deed at the same time. The squad will also be assembling for their annual squad photo so its a perfect chance to get that picture you've always wanted surrounded by Pompoms and the Cheer Pride of the Dark Side!

The countdown on the blog is at 44 days as we write this quick update. Dealers! If you haven't been in touch with us yet about a table ... too late. The last one was booked today to Knights of the Realm Collectibles. We thank you very much for your consideration and invite you to hop onto our stand-by list. Artists and clubs? TWO TABLES LEFT and the gallery will be sold out as well. Artists for the Art Show? We've still got a couple of panels and plenty of table space! Our Art show was beefed up 2 years ago with all new panels so it's unlikely that you're going to overwhelm us this year for space. (Although you're certainly welcome to try.) (smile) Thank you for your attention today, and we look forward to seeing everybody in a month!

Toys and treasures, that's what Knights of the Realm specialize in! Autograph hounds will also appreciate their selection of hand signed photographs at affordable prices. Stop by and give them a look!

What to do about Check-Out on Sunday? If you're spending the weekend at All-Con, it can be a challenge to decide what to do about check-out on Sunday at noon. The convention is in full swing, there's a lot left to do, but check-out just gnaws at people. Here are some options.

	Postpone the inevitable. When you check in, ask for "Late Check Out". That buys you an extra hour. Late check-out is 1pm and it's free.
	Buy more time. Late late check-out is 3pm, but that's an extra $50.
	Check out early (and stay)! Get up early, eat a good breakfast, pack, and check out. If you have a vehicle, put your luggage in the trunk. If you don't have a vehicle or your luggage/costumes don't fit in the truck, HAVE THE HOTEL HOLD THEM FOR FREE until you leave.

Checking out doesn't mean you have to leave the hotel. The hotel just needs the guest rooms back to clean for the next person. If you have the front desk hold your luggage, you're free to stay at the convention Sunday unencumbered all the way through the close. Checked out but still need someplace more private to change costumes? The conventions Hospitality Suite has a 'private' restroom (vs. the Men's and Women's in the hotel commons) which has often doubled as a dressing room.

The DFW Costuming Guild is holding an hour long Pattern and Fabric swap on Sunday March 15th. "It will be as simple as the title. People can bring their unwanted fabric and patterns and hopefully someone else will decide they want it. No money will change hands on this it is a free swap. Anything left over will be donated to Good Will." All All-Con attendees are invited to attend. Bring out all that fabric and those patterns you've had stashed away that you've never gotten to and trade them in for something new to create from!

Adventure awaits you at All-Con! The Gaming Community has asked to pull up a chair at the convention and we have provided tables! The game of choice for 2009 is Dungeons and Dragons. The gaming club will have a DM and characters running, and will be happy to write you in at any point during the weekend! If you're not a D&D player (yet), this is also an open play demo to demonstrate how to play so spend some time checking it out.

A whole different type of toys! Come by and rediscover what fun it can be to play again! Costumes, leather work, jewelry, and oddities!

"Whether you're a dashing cavalier ...or a courtly lady, full of grace... you want the best elements for your ensemble, head to toe. Each piece of your garb is selected carefully, to present an image that began in your imagination. Why shouldn't your crowning glory be as original and imaginative? At Dream Hats, you'll find that your inspiration has found the perfect partner. Anything you can dream up, we can do." Stop by Dream Hats' booth in the All-Con Dealer Room this March!

If you're a faithful follower of Mac's Life (or Ted and Zed, or Death By Bunny, etc.) then you're going to be thrilled to meet the REAL Mac Pirata at All-Con this March! And if you don't actively sought out his work, shame on you! Try clicking here and bookmarking the page. (Caution: Mature Humor)

Don't like online sales? Adverse to licking envelopes and mailing in registration forms? Want to pay with a credit card? You can talk to a real person and order your 2009 tickets via phone! TITAN Comics in Dallas is All-Con's exclusive ticket outlet store. Call TITAN at (214) 350-4420 or better yet(!) stop by and see them in person at 3701 W. Northwest Hwy. Suite 125, Dallas, TX 75220. You could tell them that All-Con sent you, but when you buy the tickets, we think they'll know. :)

Step away from the television, turn off the radio, and leave all the bad news behind for a 3-day weekend of fun making new friends. Take some relaxing time to read through our headline events, features, and panels. Once a year All-Con is your get-away. Your escape. Buy your badge today and we'll see you in March. (Burlesque priority seating now available with 3-day badge.)

When Ginny McQueen isn't working full time with Cosplay.com and Cosworx, she is modeling, sewing, and doing generally nerdy things (her words). She has constructed over 60 costumes and won 18 costuming awards. Ginny has been on staff for numerous conventions, judges masquerades, and has been a featured guest to conventions in the USA and internationally. MTV has featured her for her costuming and Ginny was in Cosmode 24, Japan's top cosplay magazine.

Texas Gamers are coming back to run their console gaming room this March! Here are some snippets from the email we received when discussing tournaments: "... will have a Halo 3 on Saturday and Super Smash Bros Brawl on Sunday, and the Guitar Hero World Tour both days." We have also been assured that they will opening their door for some free open play as well.

Vampire Cow Productions is coming to All-Con in March. The creators of the online comic 'Absurd' will be greeting their fans and introducing their work to the convention audience.

We haven't seen Phil's Toys since the great All-Con flood of 2006! How has Phil been? Stop by his booth and find out! Trade stories of survival from All-Con's original hotel or hear the tales for yourself for the very first time. If you want a great meeting place to stop and talk toys, Phil's Toys has our vote as a veteran All-Con toy vendor.

While you're at All-Con, stop by the Times Like These artist table and chat with the minds behind the web comic! If you haven't had a chance to get acquainted with the web comic's cast, you can see it in advance here! New strips on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Bean Pot Toiz is an independent distributor and reseller of Urban Vinyl, Sports, Vintage and Retro Toys and memorabilia. This is their first year at All-Con, so we need for all of you to do your part, visit their booth, and show them what it feels like when a vendor sells out at All-Con.

If you started your con critter collection last year, we've posted the 2009 series on the Registration page! If you were a bit slow in deciding in 2008 then you're painfully aware how quickly they sell out. These cute 10'' plush critters are wearing their own mini All-Con 2009 convention t-shirt featuring the ConGirl art by Johnathon Caustrita. The 2009 collection features a tiger cub, panda bear, alligator, kitten, moose, and cow. Start a new trend in 2009 -- Find Johnathon at the convention and have him sign your critter's shirt! These little friends are a constant reminder that there's always something great to look forward to at All-Con!

They're called "Hall Games". Every convention has them. Like a great social network, all it takes is the initiation of a popular game with "easy joins" and people will wander into your game. Some of the more popular hall games are The Great Dalmuti and Werewolf. Attacktix open-play can be accomplished on nearly any table, floor, or flat surface. Games with fairly quick rounds are inviting for new players to join in. If you want to help build a convention community and meet like-minded fans, hall games are an excellent way to begin.

Escape Reality Clothing presents their maid event for the second successful year at All-Con in 2009 -- The Maid Contest! From uniform presentation to re-setting tables, a maid's duties are very serious. Don't own a maid's uniform? You should either come up with one for this competition, or else find yourself a great seat in the audience to sit back and watch the fun! Cosplay maids welcome!

If you're coming to convention anyway, why not register online right now and save $5.00? It's easier than having to write a check, mail in a registration form, and paying $5.00 more. Booking your hotel room before February 13th will also get you the convention rate of $86 per night - a real savings over what it will cost you after February 13th! Once more: "Do It Now = Save Money. Do it later = No Money Saved.'' The Hotel phone number is: 972-980-8877 and the booking code is: ACF. The online registration page can be found here. Either way, we look forward to seeing you at All-Con in March!

You've seen the Los Bastardos cast perform the Rocky Horror picture show Saturday night in Ft Worth. What you DIDN'T know is that the cast is recruiting new members right now! Imagine, you up there living the dream in front of audiences! Well, stop playing the part of 'audience', put on the outfit from your favorite scene and go BE SOMEBODY. If you're at least 17 you can find out more at www.LosBastardos.com.

Austin Browncoats is a non-profit organization located in Austin, Texas. They started out as celebrating Firefly and Serenity fandom by meeting every first Sunday of the month to watch an episode of Firefly. While they've held on to that tradition, they have also expanded upon our activities. Come by either of their tables (club alley or dealer's room) and see what they're up to and about.

If you're a fan of the villains of HEROES, or a Albert Wesker fanatic (said lovingly) that All-Con has a treat for you! Ken Lally has seen his way around the world of Sci-Fi (HEROES, Enterprise, Alias, Time Cop), video games (Resident Evil / Biohazard 5, Joint Operations), and even video game production (Albert Wesker stop-motion capture model). Ken will be appearing at All-Con all three days to answer your questions and sign autographs. Don't miss out; we're going to keep him busy!

Before you panic, the Burlesque performance by the Lollie Bombs is still covered by your 3-day adult badge!!! Seating is first come-first seated with no 'holding' of seats and when the room is filled seating will end. For the attendees who want to be guaranteed a seat, the first three rows will be guaranteed seating. Guaranteed tickets are $10 each when purchased with a 3-day adult badge. Guaranteed ticket holders will be seated on a first come-first seated basis with no 'holding' of seats. Once the three rows sell out, no more guaranteed seating will be offered.

The women of Assassination City's Women's Roller Derby League have a 2009 calendar that every red and green blooded fan boy is going to put on their Christmas list this year. March is All-Con month, and the March photo is one of beauty. Buy a calendar today and bring it to the convention to have it autographed by team members! What a great pretext to go and chat with the roller derby women!

In 2005 All-Con had the 6 hour long Battle of the Bands. 2006 was the year All-Con hosted the reunion of Casting Shadows. After a long absence of live music we are thrilled to have URIZEN join us for 2009!

URIZEN (pronounced "YER-is-in") plays original sci-fi/fantasy rock music, which, right away, makes them a perfect fit for All-Con. URIZEN has been a part of the DFW local scene for years and has built a strong fan base. Their internet presence includes over 60,000 views on MySpace from over 10,000 fans across the world! To get to know URIZEN before the convention, please check out their homes: UrizenOnline.com - MySpace.com/URIZEN - YouTube.com/UrizenOnline

Staying at the Crowne Plaza for the convention? The hotel has activated the 2009 booking code for your convention discount! (Please remember that the discount is only good for rooms reserved before February 13, 2009.) Your credit card isn't charged for the room until you check out in March, so reserve early (TODAY!). If you forget it'll cost you more later. 1-800-972-2518 and use booking code: ACF.

Have you ever seen the 501st Star Wars Imperial costumed characters patrolling the convention and getting their photos taken? It's not just fun and games for some of them. One of their private events is a competition called "Last Trooper Standing". Basically it's a challenge to see who can live in their armor the longest, and it's measured in days - not just hours. That right, sleeping in armor, eating, using the bathroom, everything. A true test of endurance and deodorant. In 2008 it came down to two competitors and they decided to call it a draw. All-Con recognizes and congratulates Tracy Wilson and Faron Morales for their dedication to duty at the convention. When you see an Imperial at the convention, remember that they're there to have some fun too... unless it's Droid Hunt day and you've got a droid. Then it would be a good time to find dark place to hide in until the trooper passes by.

Looking for a quality corset? Corsets have a life beyond Rocky Horror, Roller Derby, and Renaissance. Costumers take advantage of the wide variety of corsets available and are well aware of how important proper fit is! Whether you're looking into corsets for fancy dress or dress up, and want cotton or leather, Scarlett's Corset is coming to All-Con to educate and advise you from the point-of-view of a Masters degree and 25 years of experience can offer. Watch for Scarlett's Corset at All-Con in March.

Star-Collector.net which is a completely free autograph tool, also has a listing of up coming autograph events. Mike has been a supporter of All-Con for quite a while and we'd like to take a moment to thank him and his website.

It's OFFICIAL! The Assassination City Women's Roller Derby League is having their second annual league dinner at All-Con and YOU'RE INVITED! Pick a seat near you favorite derby girl and try out your best well-mannered fanboy moves on her. (Buy her a dessert or a couple of drinks if you really want to impress her.) There's no cover to come to dinner... but you will have to order something to eat if you're going to sit in the restaurant where it's all happening.

Wayne Comic Closet has been checked into the Dealer's Room! Wayne is a returning supporter of All-Con and we welcome Wayne's Comic Corner back with arms open wide. Please stop by his booth in March and find out why he's one of the most popular dealers at the convention.

Come by the Jabberwocky Graphix booth at All-Con and get a truly different kind of caricature. Anyone can draw a goofy cartoon of what you look like on the outside, but they look deeper, to the inner robot within, for a truly one-of-a-kind portrait that you can get no where else! If your interests are more along already completed original artwork (available in a wide range of prices, from "reasonable" to "you're kidding!"), stop by and discover their entire range of originals.

Sablewood Village is a unique connecting point for traditional craftspeople and shoppers. Like a village market day, half the fun is exploring the many items for sale, because no two products are exactly alike. The other half is simply meeting new and interesting people, learning a few new things, and enriching your life in ways that are important to you. Visit their many wares at All-Con in the Trinity Ballroom this March!

We enjoy Attacktix, the Battle Figure Game by Hasbro. In fact we like it so well that we're continuing our support of the game by offering instruction, free play, and tournaments at All-Con! If you have never played before but think it looks interesting enough, we'll have community figures available to play with while you're at the convention. Rules will be posted in late January. Until then, LOAD UP on Star Wars Attacktix figures on eBay in preparation!

The first flyer for 2009 is significant in that it announces Burton Gilliam as our third guest for the upcoming convention in March, along with the first official appearance our new Con Girl for 2009 (by Jonathon Caustrita the creator of Tiki Coladas) and even gives an inside peek into some of the plans for the next convention. Enjoy!

We receive celebrity requests from time to time and we do what we can to accommodate the public since ultimately it is 'you' who makes the convention worthwhile. Last spring we received an unusually heavy load of emails all *demanding* that we invite the incomparable John Billingsley. Today we are thrilled to announce that John is coming to All-Con in March!

Accompanying John is the beautiful and talented Bonita Friedericy, best know for role as General Beckman on Chuck, even though her acting credits span 10 years of television and film!

If you have never been in the presence of the energy of these two masterminds, you're in for a treat at All-Con.

UPDATE 2/1/09: We are very sad to announce that John and Bonita have a professional engagement which will prevent them from attending All-Con in 2009. John has been fun and encouraging though his emails to the convention and even offered to help locate guests. All-Con will miss him this March and look forward to the possibility of trying to have John and Bonita as guests at a future All-Con convention.

The Troupe is Los Bastardos and they have over 10 years as a cast performing in front of the big screen! Check them out Friday March 13th at 11:00p.m. to warm up for the midnight spectacular! Can't get enough Rocky? Cast members will be moderating and presenting panels throughout the weekend. Watch the schedule as specifics are posted.

Renaissance entertainment reigns at All-Con next spring! Stop by their booth in the main exhibit room for your chance to win some great prizes, and attend the professional discussion panels and workshops presented by Scarborough's top performers. We received word today that the Faire will be making their encampments for the fourth year at All-Con in 2009.

The Oklahoma City fan collective parodies their favorite franchise: GHOSTBUSTERS! For a single tongue-in-cheek performance, this fan favorite is an All-Con exclusive on Saturday March 14th. Don't miss it!

Today the ladies of Assassination City our home Women's Roller Derby League will be meeting. On their agenda is the proposal to have their second annual League Dinner with their fans at All-Con. While it is expected to pass (because you all give them such WONDERFUL support when they're in attendance) it should still be noted that it is planned but not yet approved.

On a separate note: Our point of contact at Assassination City, Trigger Mortis, is down!! She leg is broken in eleven places and she will not be skating, possibly for the rest of the season. If you would like to send a get-well card to Trigger, please send it to our mailing address in Crowley and we will forward it directly to Trigger. That address is: All-Con, 910 S. Crowley Road, Suite 9 - PMB 518, Crowley, Texas 76036.

If you read the 2008 program closely, you saw that we ordered some professional laser tag equipment for the 2009 convention and -- IT'S HERE. We'll be trying it out at convention promotions and socials throughout the year as well as having some free game play at All-Con in March. Watch for us to host a table or room party at other events for your chance to stop by and take us on!

Johnathon Caustrita joins the ranks of Chris Albright, Scott Trotter, and Adam Hughes for the distinction of having reimagined All-Con's signature hero. Our 2009 heroine is none other than Tiki Colada's 'Kat' dressed to kill! (or rather... to save.)

Celtic Chrystal will be returning to All-Con for their fourth consecutive year. Their jewelry is 90% hand made. Sterling silver is the main ingredient in most pieces. Almost anything can be done in gold if requested. The jewelry is made using natural stone, Swarvoski crystals, Bali sterling beads, Czech glass and sterling components. Most pieces are one of a kind, and most can not be reproduced exactly. Great pride in taken with the work and anything created will have been made with skill, dedication, and knowledge.

That's right! Less than a week after the 2008 convention successfully concluded, we're hard at work planning the 2009 event! Today we're excited to announce our next hotel date... March 13-15, 2009. Mark your calendar!