Past Conventions
- TimeGate I - Held March 26, 2005 at the Elks Lodge #78 in Tucker, Georgia. By sheer coincidence, this was the same day that the first episode of the new Doctor Who series aired on BBC. Notable programming included Stargate panels, screenings of select Stargate episodes, a Stargate baby shower, Doctor Who panels, documentaries, and a screening of the first episode of the new Doctor Who series. The event also featured live music by Hyperdrive, a buffet, a costume contest, plus open and tournament gaming.
- TimeGate II - Held July 9, 2005 at the Elks Lodge. Programming expanded with more gaming, more videos, more panels, a Hyperdrive concert, and a group game of "Scene It."
- TimeGate III - Held November 19, 2005 at the Elks Lodge. Notable new programming included fannish Jeopardy!, a costume contest, and a Klingon feast.
- TimeGate IV - Held October 7, 2006 at the Elks Lodge. Notable programming included a performance by the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company, a workshop on Dalek building, a LaserTag event, and a Team Trivia event.
- TimeGate V - Held July 14, 2007 at the Elks Lodge. Guests included Louis Robinson, former BBC Film Editor who'd worked on many shows including Doctor Who, and Keith Adams, Visual Effects Designer for both Stargate series. Notable programming included Prof. Satyre's Sci-Fried Side Show.
- TimeGate VI - Held May 23-26, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Select Perimeter. Guests included John Levene, who played Sergeant Benton on Doctor Who; Tony Amendola, who played Master Bra'tac on Stargate SG-1; Dr. Kevin Grazier from NASA's JPL and science advisor on Battlestar Galactica and Eureka; Lars Pearson, owner of Mad Norwegian Press, publisher of Doctor Who reference guides; Louis Robinson, former BBC Film Editor who'd worked on many shows including Doctor Who; Fantasy author Jana Oliver; and Game developer and publisher David Harmer. Notable programming included performances by the Atlanta Radio Theater Company, Prof. Satyre's Sci-Fried Side Show, and Hyperdrive.
- TimeGate VII - Held May 22-24, 2009 at the Holiday Inn Select Perimeter. Guests included Mary Tamm, who played Romana on Doctor Who; Brad Greenquist, who played Dr. Keffler on Stargate SG-1; Terrance Dicks, whose body of work for Doctor Who began in 1968 as a script editor; Lars Pearson, owner of Mad Norwegian Press, publisher of Doctor Who reference guides; Louis Robinson, former BBC Film Editor who worked on many shows including Doctor Who and emceed the cabaret; Fantasy author Jana Oliver; and young adult authors Berta Platas and Michelle Roper. Notable programming included video commentary by guests, a cabaret, and a masquerade.
- TimeGate VIII - Held May 28-30, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Select Perimeter. Guests included Dominic Glynn, Carmen Argenziano, Diana Botsford, David Read, Louis Robinson, Kelly Yates and young adult authors Berta Platas and Michelle Roper. Notable programming included video commentary by guests, a cabaret, and a masquerade.
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