Syd Mead
Stellar Occasion 4 was held August 1–3, 1997, at the Harvey Hotel-Addison in Addison, Texas. Featured guests included Mira Furlan of "Babylon 5", artist Teresa Patterson, designer Syd Mead, and authors Peter David and Ben Bova. Other program participants included the Prometheus Stunt Team, author Thomas K. Martin, writer Steven L. Sears, and Celtic musical group Ravens. Notable programming included panel discussions, question and answer sessions, concerts, a costume contest, a Saturday night dance, and screening of the "Space Cases" blooper reels.