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3:30pm

The Gluten Free Geek
    Thursday July 5, 2012 3:30pm - 4:30pm @ Atrium 8
    A panel to talk about the gluten free options at and outside the convention as well as a window into understanding what it is like to live a gluten free lifestyle. Panelists: Sarah Hagen, Mary Sevick

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


5:00pm

How to Throw a Room Party
    Thursday July 5, 2012 5:00pm - 6:00pm @ Atrium 8
    A panel for those who are throwing their first room party or those who might want to throw one in the future. When it has gone right and when it has gone disasterously wrong. Panelists: Don Stremski, Tish Cassidy

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


8:30pm

Friends of Bill W - Thursday

8:30pm

Post Apocalyptic Tea Party
    Thursday July 5, 2012 8:30pm - 9:30pm @ Atrium 8
    This panel will discuss how to deal with people and groups that claim GLBT people are destroying their way of life when in fact they are actually destroying and discriminating against us. The politics of marriage equity and other topics will be discussed. Panelists: Claudia Slovacek, Don Kaiser, Brett Thompson, Lyda Morehouse, Jason Tucker

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


8:30pm

Toy Customization
    Thursday July 5, 2012 8:30pm - 9:30pm @ Bloomington
    Mint in the box isn't any fun. Take your toys out of the box and make them look the way you want them to look! This panel will explore ideas for customizing your toys and techniques to do it right. Panelists: Lori Fischer, Bryon Stump, Michael Zecca, Holly Spotts

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


10:00pm

Podfic
    Thursday July 5, 2012 10:00pm - 11:00pm @ Atrium 8
    Ever wish you had an audiobook of your favorite fanfic? Podficcers have been doing just that for years in a multitude of fandoms. Stop by to find out more about podficing, and maybe put a face to that voice you've been listening to on the internet. Panelists: Revolutionary Jo, Bess Stuvenoxend, Lunate8

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


 
 

9:30am

CONvergence Events Open Meeting
    Friday July 6, 2012 9:30am - 10:30am @ Atrium 8
    Learn about what CONvergence Events is working on outside of CONvergence. If you love the convention, here is your chance to enjoy our events all year round! Panelists: Jon Olsen, Christin 'LeXi' Davies, Michael Lee

    Speakers

    CONvergence Activities Division Director | | The list …


    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


9:30am

Otherworlds Story Slam: A Writing Workshop for Young Writers
    Friday July 6, 2012 9:30am - 10:30am @ Atrium 4
    Want to write your own trilogy? It all begins with one time, one place, one world, one character. Bring paper and pencil (or your writing tool of choice) and come prepared to work out your imaginations. Hosted by Judith Walcutt. Panelists: Judith Walcutt

    Type Panel, Side Dish


11:00am

North Country Gaylaxians presents Gaylaxicon 2012
    Friday July 6, 2012 11:00am - 12:00pm @ Atrium 3
    This panel will introduce the North Country Gaylaxians club and Gaylaxicon, the national GLBT Science Fiction convention. We will also discuss what it means to be a gay fan in the 21st century. Panelists: Andrew Bertke, Don Kaiser, Landon Thomas, Claudia Slovacek, Jason Tucker, Joe Agee

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


2:00pm

Heroines of Anime and Manga
    Friday July 6, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm @ Atrium 8
    From Sapphire to Haruhi Suzumiya and beyond, interesting heroines have long been a staple of manga and anime. What are some of your favorites? Panelists: Scott Jamison (mod), Caroline Symcox, Jessi Silver

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


3:30pm

Pottermore
    Friday July 6, 2012 3:30pm - 4:30pm @ Atrium 8
    The expansion of the Harry Potter books are underway. Join us as we talk about, wands, shorting, potion, wizard duels, J.K. Rowling's new information, and what pottermore is all about. Panelists: Tony Artym, Jamie Cleven, Elizabeth Erickson, Matt Ledder

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


5:00pm

Writing Comedy Music
    Friday July 6, 2012 5:00pm - 6:00pm @ Atrium 8
    In our ongoing series on comic theory, our panel will talk about the nuts and bolts of writing comedy music and - with the help of the audience - they will even write a song during the panel! Panelists: Tim Wick, Courtney McLean, Jeremy Messersmith, Joseph Scrimshaw

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


7:00pm

Friends of Bill W - Friday

7:00pm

One on One with Jennifer Clarke Wilkes

10:00pm

Secret Fandoms

11:30pm

Friday Late Night Music Circle
 
 

9:30am

Geeks Without God - Live
    Saturday July 7, 2012 9:30am - 10:30am @ Atrium 3
    Tim, Molly & Nick are three geek/comedian/atheists who are going to record their debut podcast at the convention! What could possibly go wrong? Special guests may join them or they'll have to go it alone! Either way, it should be fun to watch! Panelists: Tim Wick, Nick Glover, Molly Glover

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


11:00am

Meet GPS
    Saturday July 7, 2012 11:00am - 12:00pm @ Atrium 8
    Learn about the latest workings of the Geek Partnership Society. News and updates about our clubs, events and work in the Geek community. Panelists: Brandy Snyder, Lisa Blauersouth, Kerry McCartney, Theodore Berquam III, Andy Murphy

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


11:00am

Paul Cornell Teaches Cricket to Americans: Now with Real Cricket
    Saturday July 7, 2012 11:00am - 12:00pm @ Outdoors
    When Paul Cornell was here two years ago, he taught Cricket in a panel room. This year he'll be teaching it outside! With real bats, balls and wickets! Fore! Or - you know - whatever you say in cricket.... Panelists: Paul Cornell

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


12:30pm

@#%@ Writers
    Saturday July 7, 2012 12:30pm - 1:30pm @ Atrium 8
    We all know that writers appreciate their editors and editors appreciate their writers. There *are* times where they can get on each other's nerves just a little bit. In calm, even tones editors talk about working with writers. No Blood will be Spilled. Panelists: Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, Lynne Thomas, Sharyn November, Catherine Lundoff

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


12:30pm

All Things Firesign

2:00pm

Conventions beyond CONvergence
    Saturday July 7, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm @ Atrium 8
    There are a lot of other conventions out there from the large Dragonconand Comiccon, the historic Worldcons, and conventions like Diversicon, Arisia, or Capricon in every city around the country. What makes each unique? Panelists: Michael Lee, Helen Montgomery, Michael D. Thomas, Sondra de Jong

    Speakers

    CONvergence Activities Division Director | | The list …


    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


5:00pm

Obsessed (with Joseph Scrimshaw)
    Saturday July 7, 2012 5:00pm - 6:00pm @ Plaza 1
    A special live recording of Scrimshaw’s podcast OBSESSED. Joseph will interview Paul Cornell and Bonnie Burton about their obsessions with WHO KNOWS WHAT. Panelists: Joseph Scrimshaw, Bonnie Burton, Paul Cornell

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


8:30pm

Friends of Bill W - Saturday

10:00pm

The Evolution of Heroes
    Saturday July 7, 2012 10:00pm - 11:00pm @ Atrium 8
    Heroes have evolved from larger than life good guys who are perfect to dark, imperfect anti-heroes and somewhere in between. What brought about the changes? What kind of heroes do you like? Where do you see heroes evolving in the future? Panelists: Bryan Thomas Schmidt, Michael Scott Shappe, Kelly McCullough, Mark Stegbauer, Daren Johnson

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


11:30pm

Saturday Late Night Music Circle
 
 

11:00am

One on One with Bonnie Burton
    Sunday July 8, 2012 11:00am - 12:00pm @ Atrium 2
    An opportunity to enjoy a one on one interview with Bonnie Burton to be taped and included with our 2012 Convention video. The interviewer will leave lots of time for audience questions! Panelists: Melissa Kaercher, Bonnie Burton

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


12:30pm

One on One with Judith Walcutt
    Sunday July 8, 2012 12:30pm - 1:30pm @ Atrium 8
    Enjoy an intimate interview with Guest of Honor Juith Walcutt that will be taped for our 2012 Convention video. She may even be joined by a few friends from Firesign Theatre! Panelists: Judith Walcutt, Jerry Stearns (mod)

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


2:00pm

Using the Tool to Fix the Tool - Convention Growth
    Sunday July 8, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm @ Atrium 8
    Last year we looked at the problem of having a really big, really cool and ever-growing con. This year we'll brainstorm creative solutions in a facilitated discussion Panelists: David Walbridge

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


3:30pm

The Brony Panel
    Sunday July 8, 2012 3:30pm - 4:30pm @ Edina
    It's the latest trend -- My Little Pony. Friendship IS magic. We know you love it, share your no longer secret shame. Panelists: Kevin Horner, Lori Fischer, Holly Spotts

    Type Panel, Side Dish
  • Active Y


 
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