TwiCon starts Today

TwiCon is a convention based solely on all things Twilight of course! The event will be held in Dallas, Texas at theand it will run all the way to Sunday August 2nd.

TwiCon 2009 has sold out, even at $255 a ticket. That buys attendees four days of access to serious-minded academic panel discussions (one is called “Your mood swings are kinda giving me whiplash: Twilight Fans and the Negotiation of Gender and Feminism”), Bella-themed self-defense classes, a TwilightMOMs meeting room, a fan fiction contest and (natch) a Red Cross blood drive.

According to Becky Scoggins, one of the four main organizers of the event:

Our biggest goal for this year is to make sure that Stephenie knows we appreciate her. We’re not trying to make money off of her, we just want her to know that 3,000 fans got together to talk about her books. To even think that people are getting together to talk about books feels really good.

TwiCon Information:

Rooms at the Sheraton are still available. Mention the TwiCon Dallas rate to receive a discount during the convention weekend.

Sheraton Dallas Hotel ww.Sheraton.com/DallasHotel
400 North Olive Street
Dallas, TX 75201
214-922-8000

Convention details:

·Twilight movie screening

· American Red Cross Blood Drive: Fri., Aug. 31 from 9 am. to 3 p.m.

o Donors must be 17 years of age or older. To sign up ahead of time, visit the American Red Cross page here.

· Musical performances by Twilight-inspired bands

· Volturi Masque Ball

· Appearance from members of the New Moon cast member Alex Meraz

· Vendor hall featuring the latest in the Twilight fan-related merchandise

· Artists’ Alley featuring fan-made art and goods

· Workshops, breakout sessions, discussion panels

TwiCon FAQ's

UPDATE: TwiCon 2009 in Dallas is SOLD OUT. But that shouldn’t keep you from visiting the Sheraton Dallas Hotel this weekend. Book a room and hang out at the hotel to see TwiCon from the outside… mingle with convention attendees, catch glimpses of actors from the movie and check out one of the special TwiCon bands.Get instant up-to-date information by calling The Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau’s regularly updated special events hotline. To access the 24-hour hotline in English or Spanish, call 214-571-1301.

The Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau
325 N. St. Paul St., Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: 214-571-1000
Fax: 214-571-1350

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