SPARKcon

SPARKcon in Raleigh Telegram with Tons of Pics

See more than 150 photos from Raleigh Telegram on SPARKcon.

SPARKcon in ReadyMade

SPARKcon was in the weekly forecast of ReadyMade magazine’s blog.

Barrel artwork goes full circle – N&O

Barrel artwork goes full circle article by Jay Price

SPARKcon on NBC17

See this nice brief segment on SPARKcon.

This year’s filmSPARK catches fire

Check out this article from the N&O written by staff writer, Craig D. Lindsey!

Announcing: Group Bike Rides All Weekend

Just Announced 9/17/09 There will be 4 Group Bike Rides Taking Place this weekend in conjunction with SPARKcon!
The rides will meet in front of the Cameron Village Library, and each one will be themed for the event that we’ll visit.
Jam Ride.
Thursday at 8:30
Please join us for the Music Ride! We’ll be meeting in front of [...]

filmSPARK interview with Second Cinema

Nene Kalu, filmSPARK c0-organizer, interviews with Second Cinema.
or click here to watch

SPARKcon Green Efforts!

In effort to help create a more sustainable SPARKcon event, organizers have been working this year to offer the several “green” services onsite at SPARKcon this year. The following activities will be taking place at the event during Saturday and Sunday’s festivities:

Water bottle filling stations – With the help of the Raleigh Jaycees and area [...]

SPARKcon on WKNC’s Mystery Roach

Check out the audio file of the interview on Saturday’s morning program with Mystery Roach. Bobblehead Aly Khalifa and MusicSPARK’s Mary Ellis talk about this year’s lineup.
audio of mysteryRoach_sparkcon_interview

SPARKcon Featured in N&O

Fantastic article in N&O by Rachel Herrick. They also embedded our event schedule! You can do it too!

New gamingSPARK poster!!

Locally Created Video Games
Gears of War 2 Tournament

Embed our Schedule!

SPARKcon has created a google calendar that allows all fans and news sources to deploy it on their own site.
See the example and get the code here.

IdeaSPARK an Official Pecha Kucha Event!

SEPTEMBER 9
Pecha Kucha Night (PKN), the organization and network for Pecha Kucha presentations, has declared SPARKcon’s IdeaSPARK event on September 17 to be an official PKN event.
Local PKN chapter organizers Sumit Vohra and Jeff Brenman joined IdeaSPARK when they realized how PKN and SPARKcon goals for the community were so well aligned. Soon thereafter, IdeaSPARK [...]

MusicSPARK Showcases 94+ Acts Across 15 Venues

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MusicSPARK Lineup Showcases 94 Local Bands in 15 Venues!
RALEIGH, NC (September 6, 2009) — In reflection of a vibrant music scene in the Triangle, MusicSPARK has grown to be bigger than it has ever been before. This year’s lineup will include more than 88 bands, the vast majority of them being local acts [...]

PoetrySLAM and Erotic Poetry Lineups

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STORYSPARK FIRES UP SLAM AND SEDUCTION

RALEIGH, NC (September 5, 2009) — Want to roll around in words?  How about a roll in the hay?  You’re in luck!  Slammin’ poetry and sweet seduction get top billing at this year’s storySPARK, part of the annual SPARKcon festival in downtown Raleigh.
It’s a potent one-two combination that [...]

BazaarSPARK lineup

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BazaarSPARK to Showcase 30 Homegrown Craftspeople
RALEIGH (September 5, 2009) SPARKcon is once again proud to have BazaarSPARK as part of the local showcase event on September 19. More than 30 local designers, craftspeople, and emerging brands will set up shop on Hargett Street, just outside of The Raleigh Times. From jewelry to clothing to [...]

FashionSPARK Stylist Lineup

Stylists for FashionSPARK announced for fashion show Sep 18.

DanceSPARK Lineup: Classes and Acts

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DanceSPARK 09 Greatly Expands Repertoire and Dance Instruction
RALEIGH (August 31, 2009) DanceSPARK has expanded into a much larger program this year that encourages appreciation as much as participation. From ballroom dancing classes in the street, to outdoor hoola hooping to stage performances and an entire 2 day dance academy of lessons, this year’s danceSPARK [...]

FilmSPARK Announces Lineup

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filmSPARK announces line-up and sponsor for SPARKcon 2009.
RALEIGH (August 27, 2009) This year filmSPARK brings together a series of events designed to celebrate the bright and budding talent of Triangle filmmakers and provide talking points to encourage sustained film growth in North Carolina.
filmSPARK ’09 will kick off with a presentation at 7 [...]

GamingSPARK Video Game Lineup

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GamingSPARK to Highlight the Community’s Video Game Designers and Developers in an event dedicated to gamers.
RALEIGH (September 3, 2009) Local students and video game developers will show off their latest projects for the first ever gamingSPARK. The list includes a broad range of categories including Serious, Casual, Mobile, and Student. These games [...]

PoetrySPARK to Showcase Major Literary Talent

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PoetrySPARK to Showcase Major Literary Talent

RALEIGH (September 1, 2009) SPARKcon is pleased to enhance its focus on local creative poets. With more than 60 local talented poets showcased across two evenings, the Triangle poetry scene will cut across genres and venues to bring out the best in local poetry.
Organized by Cal Nordt and the [...]

Poole’s to Host FashionSPARK Cocktail

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Poole’s to host FashionSPARK Cocktail
RALEIGH (September 2, 2009) If you’re sticking around for Labor Day Weekend, you can’t miss the FashionSPARK cocktail party hosted by Poole’s Diner this Sunday, Sept. 6 from 5-7 p.m.
Chef Ashley Christiansen is working with FashionSPARK organizers to design a signature menu of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails for the [...]