Archon 27

A NOTE FROM THEMASQUERADEDIRECTORSHave you made a newcostume for this year? Howabout entering it in theArchon Masquerade, thefinest costuming venue inthe Midwest? We knowyou're out there, we see youevery year, walking aroundin your hall costumes, orsitting in the audiencethinking, "I can do that!" So,do it! Remember, there areactually two competitions inthe Archon Masquerade, the presentation and theworkmanship. Each set of judges gives its own awards.For instance, if you really don't have much of an idea forpresentation, you can still wow the workmanship judgeswith your fine detail work.Costumes drawn from all aspects of Sci-Fi and Fantasyare welcome on our stage, as well as historical garb.Comic skits and re-enactments are also welcome, but youmust stick with the ONE MINUTE time limit per entry. Toall you parents out there, we have a junior division just foryour young fan. This is an actual competition, however. Itdoes not take the place of the Children's Masquerade,which is a separate event.If you would like to enter the Archon Masquerade, here'swhat you need to do. When you get to the convention,stop by the masquerade registration desk, which is directlyacross the lobby from the main convention registrationarea. Pick up a copy of the registration form, and have thecompleted form turned in by NOON ON SATURDAY. Thisis VERY IMPORTANT! We cannot take any late entries;registration closes promptly at noon on Saturday. Onceyou have turned in your form, the masquerade crew willguide you through the rehearsal and get you up on stage.For those who prefer to watch from the audience, pleasenote that arrangements may be made for those withspecial needs. We will be seating those with wheelchairsor children in strollers early. For more information, contactBeth Bancroft, our House Manager, at the Show Office inthe convention center lobby.At-Con Masquerade Registration hours: 5pm-8pmThursday, 10am-8pm Friday, 10am-12Noon Saturday16Archon 26Workmanship AwardsBest Overall WorkmanshipRyoushi Uesamaby Bruce HinterleitnerBest Use of Trim and Applied DecorationHome from the Ascot Ballby Richard and Julia HyllBest DressmakingEugenia Isabella Nueva, Countess DeWinterby Nancy MildebrandtSheer AudacityThe Narcoleptic Cancan Diamond Spectacularby Eric, Jeannie, Michelle, and Frank Sauer, Emilie Gola,Alesia Cardy, and Ken GirardExcellence in Hand EmbroideryTempus Fugitby Susan Eisenhour, Joyce Blakesley, Margaret Blakesley,and Threasa RushingPersonal Technical MeritElectra Glide in Blue-Jayby Daren BostBest Use of Found MaterialsThe Green Man and the Green Ladyby Mark Rowley, Cindi Gille-Rowley, Kieran Rowley,and Amanda BuckBest CharacterizationThe Eclectic Mayhemby Ann Hinch, Gail Barber, Christina Wadsworth,Ron Barber, and Clint WestBest Use of VinylThe PowerPuff Girls...All Grown Upby Christina Scheffner, Adam Evans,Amber Thompson, and Shana KoBest Re-Creation from a Media SourceThe Readingby Les and Jeanette Roth, Rachelle Hrubetz, Mandi Arthur,Sallie and Greg Abba, and Joe StrussCreative Use of MaterialsBeneath the Floating Worldby Jerry CrossonExcellence in CrochetSpirit of the Wine Countryby Virga ShawHonorable MentionA Teenage Witch from Harry Potterby Amber KeenerHonorable MentionTeens in Neonby Nick Lammert and Chris Rowley