Itzacon is a one- or two-day
science fiction convention held occasionally in the
Dallas, Texas area, mostly on
Thanksgiving weekend. The organizers described Itzacon as "an occasional event meant to serve as a party, a mini-con, a chance to hang out, and just have fun, a multi-genre relax-a-con with programming and night-time dance." Itzacon was produced by Phoenix Entertainment, organizers of the
A-Kon anime convention.
Itzacon 3 was held November 24-25, 2001, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel-DFW Airport located by Terminal C at
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.[1] This event was hurriedly put together when
UncommonCon 2, a large multi-genre event scheduled for this weekend, failed unexpectedly due to financial difficulties.[2][3] The event "inherited" a number of guests from the UncommonCon roster who had already completed travel plans for this Thanksgiving weekend. Featured guests included actors
Peter Mayhew,
Marjorie Monaghan,
Richard Chevolleau, and
Julia Nickson, authors
P.N. Elrod,
Melanie Fletcher,
Lee Martindale,
Roxanne Longstreet Conrad, and
Jana G. Oliver, plus artists
Cat Conrad and
Mike Trevino. Other guests included groups from
Collector Times and
Living Room Games. Programming included a dance DJed by Radio Free Oz, a dealers room, gaming, RPGA tournaments, Battletech, live-action anime games, a writers programming track, autograph sessions, speakers' panels, author readings, artists' alley, millermuller ballet, and performances by storyteller
Bearhugger McLain, musical act
October Country, and magician Bizarro. Con organizer Meri Hazlewood later claimed a paid attendance of "about 540 people (not counting dealers and staff)."
Itzacon 5 was held November 29-30, 2003, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel-DFW Airport located by Terminal C at
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.[6] Organizers described the weekend as a "two day multi-genre mini-con of sci-fi, gaming, anime, fantasy, fun, and relaxation." Featured guests included
Steve Bennett,
Bruce Lewis,
P.N. Elrod,
Kyle Hebert,
Lamia Nights Studios,
Xero Reynolds,
Mike Trevino,
Doug Smith,
Richard D. Weber, and
Yuki. Programming included the first official GameWyze Southwest Warmachine tournament, a D/FW D&D Tough-Man Tournament, two-day anime art workshop, open call auditions for lead characters in a potential dystopian near-future science fiction television pilot called Digital Burn, the "30 Seconds to Fame" costume contest, dealers room, live action and anime video room, Saturday night dance, autograph sessions, and a Komik Market.[7]
Itzacon 6 - November 2004
Itzacon 6 and Anime Day 2 were held jointly November 13-14, 2004, at Richardson Square Mall in
Richardson, Texas. This event was billed as a multi-genre mini-con of sci-fi, gaming, anime, fantasy, fun, and relaxation. One unusual feature of Itzacon 6, thanks to the mall location, was a deal with
Italia Express, the pizza place at the food court, for a special large pizza with unlimited toppings for $10. Featured guests included voice actors
Kyle Hebert,
Stephanie Nadolny,
Caitlyn Glass, composer and artist
Xero Reynolds, and animator
Bruce Lewis. Programming included a video room, a HALO tournament, gaming, Makoto Arena, an origami class, dealers area, Saturday night dance, guest speakers, autograph sessions, artists alley, and the Misfits of Comedy.[8] Due to insurmountable difficulties, previously scheduled RPGA module play was not available for play at Itzacon.
Upcoming conventions
While there has not been an Itzacon since 2004, this was originally structured as an "occasional" event instead of an annual one. The official website is still maintained by Phoenix Entertainment and a future Itzacon has not been ruled out by Phoenix Entertainment management.
Itzacon is a one- or two-day
science fiction convention held occasionally in the
Dallas, Texas area, mostly on
Thanksgiving weekend. The organizers described Itzacon as "an occasional event meant to serve as a party, a mini-con, a chance to hang out, and just have fun, a multi-genre relax-a-con with programming and night-time dance." Itzacon was produced by Phoenix Entertainment, organizers of the
A-Kon anime convention.
Itzacon 3 was held November 24-25, 2001, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel-DFW Airport located by Terminal C at
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.[1] This event was hurriedly put together when
UncommonCon 2, a large multi-genre event scheduled for this weekend, failed unexpectedly due to financial difficulties.[2][3] The event "inherited" a number of guests from the UncommonCon roster who had already completed travel plans for this Thanksgiving weekend. Featured guests included actors
Peter Mayhew,
Marjorie Monaghan,
Richard Chevolleau, and
Julia Nickson, authors
P.N. Elrod,
Melanie Fletcher,
Lee Martindale,
Roxanne Longstreet Conrad, and
Jana G. Oliver, plus artists
Cat Conrad and
Mike Trevino. Other guests included groups from
Collector Times and
Living Room Games. Programming included a dance DJed by Radio Free Oz, a dealers room, gaming, RPGA tournaments, Battletech, live-action anime games, a writers programming track, autograph sessions, speakers' panels, author readings, artists' alley, millermuller ballet, and performances by storyteller
Bearhugger McLain, musical act
October Country, and magician Bizarro. Con organizer Meri Hazlewood later claimed a paid attendance of "about 540 people (not counting dealers and staff)."
Itzacon 5 was held November 29-30, 2003, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel-DFW Airport located by Terminal C at
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.[6] Organizers described the weekend as a "two day multi-genre mini-con of sci-fi, gaming, anime, fantasy, fun, and relaxation." Featured guests included
Steve Bennett,
Bruce Lewis,
P.N. Elrod,
Kyle Hebert,
Lamia Nights Studios,
Xero Reynolds,
Mike Trevino,
Doug Smith,
Richard D. Weber, and
Yuki. Programming included the first official GameWyze Southwest Warmachine tournament, a D/FW D&D Tough-Man Tournament, two-day anime art workshop, open call auditions for lead characters in a potential dystopian near-future science fiction television pilot called Digital Burn, the "30 Seconds to Fame" costume contest, dealers room, live action and anime video room, Saturday night dance, autograph sessions, and a Komik Market.[7]
Itzacon 6 - November 2004
Itzacon 6 and Anime Day 2 were held jointly November 13-14, 2004, at Richardson Square Mall in
Richardson, Texas. This event was billed as a multi-genre mini-con of sci-fi, gaming, anime, fantasy, fun, and relaxation. One unusual feature of Itzacon 6, thanks to the mall location, was a deal with
Italia Express, the pizza place at the food court, for a special large pizza with unlimited toppings for $10. Featured guests included voice actors
Kyle Hebert,
Stephanie Nadolny,
Caitlyn Glass, composer and artist
Xero Reynolds, and animator
Bruce Lewis. Programming included a video room, a HALO tournament, gaming, Makoto Arena, an origami class, dealers area, Saturday night dance, guest speakers, autograph sessions, artists alley, and the Misfits of Comedy.[8] Due to insurmountable difficulties, previously scheduled RPGA module play was not available for play at Itzacon.
Upcoming conventions
While there has not been an Itzacon since 2004, this was originally structured as an "occasional" event instead of an annual one. The official website is still maintained by Phoenix Entertainment and a future Itzacon has not been ruled out by Phoenix Entertainment management.