What's Your Fantasy?
Caitlin TorresIssue date: 7/2/09 Section: Calendar
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Spend four days at a science fiction and fantasy convention with all the hot commodities. FiestaCon will feature three-dimensional art from known fantasy artists like Todd Lockwood, whose art has appeared in Dragon Magazine, Science Fiction Age and Realms of Fantasy.
Artists, authors and scientists are gathering together from all over the country to engage in presentations, discussion panels, readings and autograph sessions. Get your favorite magazine or booked signed by the author.
Do you like to dress up in pirate, belly dancer or medieval clothing? FiestaCon offers workshops on how to create your own costume and recommends tips for patterns.
Maybe you are an adult who enjoys the kink of science fiction erotica? Stay up late for the adults only erotic events listening to fantasies and learning about the newly discovered "alien sex aids" from a vanished alien race.
For gamers, get the 101 on the difference between the new and old styles of gaming and what style will dominate in the end.
The event also includes two charity auctions that will benefit The Arizona Challenger Space Center and the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame.
No matter what type of interest you have in science fiction and fantasy, this event is bringing it all to you for four magical and mystical days.
FiestaCon, Tempe Mission Palms, 60 E. Fifth Street, Tempe, 480.945.6890, July 2 to July 5, $0-$30 daily, $85 for weekend
OTHER OPTIONS
Party planning, Grab your girlfriends and learn how to prepare food and cocktails for a great party menu. Sweet Basil Gourmetware and Cooking School, 10749 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 101, Scottsdale, 480.596.5628, July 2, 6:30 p.m. to
9:30 p.m., $55
Dance Party, Dance all night to the Arizona's number one live Reggae show featuring "homegrown and international" artists and DJs. Sail Inn, 26 S. Farmer Avenue, Tempe, 480.966.9565, ongoing Thursdays, 9 p.m., no cover
RECURRING EVENTS
COLLEGE NIGHT
Be a witness to the "Busty Boob and Thong Contest" while indulging on affordable drinks and food. Margarita Rocks, 410 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe, 480.968.3301, ongoing Thursdays, 8 p.m., no cover
COMPLIMENTARY COCKTAILS
Sip on specialty cocktails with an Italian twist, including Italian margaritas. The Cove Tattoria, 7001 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 128, Scottsdale, 480.951.8273, ongoing first Thursdays, 5 p.m., free
MARGARITAS AND MANICURES
Save money on your manicure while you sit back, relax and enjoy a margarita. Salty Senorita,1860 S. Stapley Drive, Mesa, 480.632.8226, ongoing Thursdays, 5 p.m., $12
GAME TIGHT THURSDAYS
Come out and support AZ hip-hop artists and their skills on an open mic. JJ's Sports Cantina, 409 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.990.3477, ongoing Thursdays, 9 p.m., $5
SHAKE!
Put on your dancing shoes for Arizona's premier and longest-running indie dance party. Rogue Bar, 423 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.947.3580, ongoing Saturdays, free before 11 p.m.
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