This last weekend a new convention sprouted its wings and took flight. Colorado Cosmic Con was held down in Colorado Springs. A bit of a drive, but the experience was completely worth it. There’s something to be said about a first year Con. I’ve had the pleasure of attending just a handful in my life time and they always seem to be the best experiences. Perhaps it’s the excitement, the people, and above all, the feel of a new con. So many of us are thrilled to go to conventions, and the chance at going to something new is always enticing.

Of course, there are all the con staples! The dealer's room (there were two) held both merchants and artists, all looking to sell their finest wares. The best part of local conventions is that, if you go to enough of them, you get to know the artists and merchants pretty well. Thankfully, almost all of our favorite artists were present. With new art to show off, and things to buy, it was hard to decide on just one thing. It was very hard not to give in and buy the chibi Aquaman drawn by Jason Meents and colored by Nate Hamel…but, I guess Dan’s birthday gift will have to wait. Thankfully I can Facebook both artists and spam Dan with all the Aquaman chibi’s money can buy!

If one dealers room wasn’t enough, there was a second as I mentioned before and this one was more of an Artist's Alley, if you will, and here you could find custom made jewelry, hats, and so much more. I really have to say I love all forms of vender areas, but Artist's areas are where the most eclectic and unique things can be found!

There were also panels, main events going on, and my personal favorite, the cosplay contest. Here we get a chance to see all those wonderful costumes on stage as cosplayers competed to find out who made the better costume. My fan favorite? Anastasia from the movie Anastasia. A throwback to my childhood, and a personal dream cosplay of mine, it was wonderfully crafted, and beautifully worn. There were many amazing, creative, and unique costumes and interpretations for this contest. Sunday held the children’s cosplay contest, and if that isn’t adorable, I don’t know what is.

If you weren’t  able to make it down to this year’s Cosmic Con, fret not. Before Saturday was close to being done,. It was announced that next year's convention was already in the works, so keep a close eye on that Facebook page, because Colorado Cosmic Con is, hopefully, here to stay for a long time.

It's that wonderful time of the year again my friends. As the snow begins to melt and the world begins to pull itself out of a deep winter slumber, there is one wonderful set of events that always follow with it...I'm talking of course, about con season. 

Yes the time has come at last to gather with our friends at a hotel for a weekend to celebrate our various love for a particular fandom or genre. It's a most wonderful time of year since conventions truly get into your skin and your blood and for the month of March the one I'm excited about the most is Anomaly Con.  
If by chance you haven't been to this particular con just yet, it's unique for one particular reason, it's the biggest steampunk one that I've ever been to in the Mile High City and well, it's one that quickly grows on you with its unique programing and cosplay as people take the time to bring to life intricate costumes that give you an idea of what a Starfleet uniform might have looked like if it was made in the 19th Century. Heck, the girls even have some impressive cosplay planed for this event, stay tuned to see what Mattie and Shae have up their sleeves. But the convention goes so far beyond that.  

I find that Anomaly Con is also a fine event when it comes to the creative, offering quite a few authors that get the chance to meet with their fans and discuss their craft which is always awesome. For me this year, the con has a different meaning as since while I have covered so many conventions in this great state of ours, I've never really been involved behind the scenes, but this year Girls of Geek is putting on the Silver Steam Film Festival, and I couldn't be prouder.  It's been a blast to put together a line up of motion pictures from filmmakers all around the nation.

Getting the chance to do something like that allows you to take pride in a convention and it's an honor to be part of something so unique. Either way the clock is ticking, Anomaly Con will be held this year at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center from March 27-29th and if you're free that weekend, come on down. Learn about steampunk, meet a writer or two or hey, swing on by the film festival and take in a flick. Either way, you won't be disappointed and we look forward to seeing you there.