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e-merge 2004 opening festivities!


A quiet moment before the crowds arrive. April's parents admire "Melbourne". (Photo courtesy of Steve Immerman)


Kate and Els admire Els' "Kente Bowl". (Photo courtesy of Steve Immerman)


Amy takes a break from her usual colorful palette. (Photo courtesy of Steve Immerman)


Jackie grills Steve (with Diana at his side) to get the inside scoop on the jury process. (Photo courtesy of Steve Immerman)


Meera discusses the craft with Jeremy and Mel of Portland's Studio Ramp. (Photo courtesy of Steve Immerman)


Jody works on getting some early information about who won the awards. (Photo courtesy of Steve Immerman)


While other may tread the path of rose-colored glasses, we suspect dydimium may be at the heart of Brock's disposition.


Lisa shares a "peace"-ful moment with Brock.


Jack and Pat at either end of Lisa's rainbow.


Kurumi (3rd from left) and her tap dancing musician husband Shoehorn in one of his quieter moments.


Paige and Sandra sharing wine and glass goss.


Mary, Lani, and Deana request that next year we get Diebold to help tally the popular vote.


Dan brandishes a Dante Marioni goblet in effort to gain upper hand in glass discussion.


Are all the folks in Wisconsin as good-natured as Bill?


Richard, Ivan, Catharine, and Mark.


The crowd waits on the edge of their seats in the Resource Center for Lani to announce the winners.


After the bleachers were filled, people found more good vantage points to view the awards presentation.


Lani presents first prize in the non-functional category to Jeff.


The post-ceremony buzz commences.


Carol, Bennett, and Meenakshi.


Heather accepts congratulations for second prize in the functional category from her husband Marvyn.


As Kathleen and Jerry converse, little to they realize that the all-seeing-red-eyeball of Brock coldly observes.


Ruth shows Brad a new "karate chop" method for glass cutting.


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