TimeGate is this weekend! (original) (raw)

TimeGate is the Doctor Who (and more!) convention that takes place in Atlanta, Ga, USA, from May 25 to May 27, 2012. Our Doctor Who Guest of Honor is Caitlin Blackwood, who plays Amelia Pond. Much more info can be found at the website: http://timegatecon.org/ including the Schedule of Events, One-Day-Only Ticket Pricing, and Hotel Info.

Under the cut is a listing of panels for the new Costuming Track. Many of these are oriented towards the Doctor Who 'verse.

Friday, May 25th

7 PM: Costuming on a Budget: Some dedicated costumers give helpful advice on thrifting, how to locate alternatives to costumes pieces worn on various TV shows and in various films, and ideas about creating a costume on a budget.

9 PM A Photo Opportunity and Meet'n'Greet: Come in your favourite cosplay/costume, bring your camera, and get pics of yourself and other costumers, all while meeting and greeting. :)

Saturday, May 26th

11 AM New Who Costuming: We'll be talking about Nine, Ten, and Eleven, and some of their Companions and guest stars, with the exception of Amy Pond and River Song, who have their own panels.

1 PM: Stargate Costuming and Props: Tips and ideas about how to dress for your journey through the Stargates.

4 PM The Presentation of Costume for Masquerade and Hall Cosplay: Experienced costumers and costume contest organizers give info on how to present oneself in costume contests and also give some tips for cosplaying.

6PM: Doctor Who Props: From K-9 to the Sonic Screwdriver, come and get some ideas about how to craft your own DW props.

9 PM The Masquerade (Please sign up early at the Registration Desk if you would like to participate.)

Sunday, May 27th

11AM: Classic Who Costuming: An oversight panel of costuming for the Classic Who era, including Doctors and Companions, and maybe a monster or a robot or a villain or two!

1 PM Dressing the Companion: Amy Pond: With two seasons/series behind us, and one more season/series upcoming, we will take a good look at Amy Pond's wardrobe.

2 PM Dressing River Song: River Song has one of the most memorable wardrobes in the history of Doctor Who. We will be examining a few of her iconic outfits.

4 PM Wardrobes for Time and Space: Come and give us your thoughts about this year's brand-new track and take a last chance to ask questions of the staff/mods, and also think about the future.

As the Director of the Costuming Track, I look forward to seeing wonderful cosplays and great costumes at TimeGate. :)