Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Center recently issued the following announcement.
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Ron D. Moore is the Executive Producer and writer for the hit
Ed Speleers is an English actor and producer. He is well known for playing the title role in the 2006 film Eragon, as well as starring in the Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning TV series Downton Abbey.
Terry Dresbach is Outlander’s Costume Designer and was nominated twice for Emmys in that production. She previously won an Emmy for her outstanding work in Carnivale. In fact, this is Terry’s last costume production as she announced her permanent retirement this past summer.
All three will be meeting attendees, speaking, signing autographs, and taking photos with attendees during the Thru The Stones Convention at the RiverCenter.
Thru The Stones will be a full Outlander immersion
The two-day, all-inclusive ticket ($410 cost) includes a generous gift bag, access to Beardsley's Trading Post, and other vendors with Outlander-related wares, lunches, dinners, and access to classes and presentations. There is also an Opening Ceremonies Outlander Trivia Night competition, complete with door prizes. The winners of the Trivia Contest will be seated with Ron Moore during the Saturday night dinner.
Other events include a Retirement Party for Terry Dresbach, an Outlander Comedy Hour, a brunch and entertainment.
On Saturday afternoon, Ron Moore will give a talk on his life experiences and the production of
The closing reception is a Jamaican-themed Governor’s Ball. Foods include the flavors of the island and attendees are encouraged to come in costume from any Outlander time period they choose. A Costume Parade will be emceed by Terry Dresbach. Ed Speleers will also speak on Saturday evening and will have dinner with a select group of attendees chosen by lottery.
To date, conference attendees are coming from as far away as Australia and from across the U.S.
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