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"Sparking Connections," Independent Weekly, Sep 27
Bob Geary reflects on how "the inaugural Spark Con event was just the beginning."

Raleigh Mayor's Letter to the News and Observer, Sep 26
Mayor Charles Meeker writes that "Spark Con captivated citizens with its diverse palate of events."

"The Power of Art," Independent Weekly, Sep 20
Spark Con helps Richard Hart catch the art bug.

"Catching SparkCon," News and Observer, Sep 15
Ellen Sung gives "the lowdown on this weekend's celebration of what's creative and cool."

"Best Bets: A Welcome Spark for Raleigh", News and Observer, Sep 15
Recommendations for the whole SPARK CON event.

"Critic's Picks - Rock", News and Observer, Sep 15
David Menconi comments on the MusicSPARK line up.

"Light that Fire," Independent Weekly, Sep 13
Frank Hyman explores the concepts behind SPARK CON.

"FilmSpark", Independent Weekly, Sep 13
David Fellerath reports on the FilmSPARK line up.

"MusicSpark," Independent Weekly, Sep 13
Grayson Currin criticizes MusicSPARK for hosting World Party but praises it for including Little Brother.

"Best Bet ", Independent Weekly, Sep 13
Fiona Morgan recommends the SPARK CON events.

SPARK CON weekend, Raleigh Downtowner, Vol 2 Issue 9
SPARK CON weekend summary by Raleigh Downtowner.

filmSPARK a Best Bet, News and Observer, Sep 8

The News and Observer ads filmSPARK to its "Best bets" list

"Spark one in Raleigh" Arts Ramble of the Triangle, Sep 8
Doug Stuber comments on SPARK CON, The TRIANGLE, Art, Inclusivity, and more.

SPARK CON on NC Now, UNC TV, Sep 7
About the Creative Ecosytem.

SPARK CON on Monkey Time, Cable Access TV, Sep 6

"What's Creativity About? That's What SPARK CON Will Explore"
Independent Weekly, Sep 6

Bob Geary reports on creativity + SPARK CON.

SPARK CON: RTP's Indy Geeks and Business Freaks, Aug 31
A post on Search Engine Lowdown.

SPARK CON in the Raleigh Chronicle, Aug 31
The Raleigh Chronicle reports on SPARK CON.

"Spark Con ", Upcoming.org, Aug 31
"Catalpa" notes SPARK CON.

"Introducing SPARK CON!" First Friday at Designbox, Aug 30
Raleighing.com blogs it.

"Sparking the Triangle" Independent Weekly, Aug 30
Bob Geary reports and comments on SPARK CON happenings during the conference weekend.

"Is the Triangle Square?" News & Observer, Aug 13
Spark Con collaborator, Aly Khalifa answers the question.

SPARK CON Makes the Front Page, News & Observer, Aug 5
Ellen Sung reports on SPARK CON's mission to reimagine the Triangle.

SPARK CON in the Indy Citizen, Independent Weekly, July 31
Bob Geary's article on SPARK CON being the next focus after Fayetteville Street.

SPARK CON Expands Triangle Offerings,
Triangle Business Journal, July 28

TBJ article examines SPARK CON's mission to improve our creative climate.

The CON Briefly Explained, NCSU Design, July 28
A post from the Advanced Media Lab of NCSU's College of Design.

SPARK CON on the Radar, Downtown Raleigh Alliance, July 24
Coverage of our initial press release on the DRA's home page.

SPARK CON Philosophy, Independent Weekly, April 5
Bob Geary's investigation into the SPARK CON thinking and planning.