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Thursday, July 4
 

2:00pm

Gluten-Free at and Around CON
Let's discuss some of the difficulties and successes of being gluten-free both at CON and in the area? How do you survive the long weekend? How do you survive the rest of the year? Panelists: Mary Sevick, Kate Madison, Renee Petersen, Tanya Brody
Thursday July 4, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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3:30pm

The Audio Adventures of Dr Who
Come discuss the audiodrama side of the Whoniverse including productions from the BBC, Big Finish Productions, and other sources. Panelists: Taylor Kent, Kathy Sullivan, Shawn van Briesen, Christopher Jones, Lars Pearson
Thursday July 4, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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5:00pm

The Rise of Women at Cons
Geek culture has slowly been losing its gender bias. As women comprise a greater percentage of attendees at conventions and other geek events, how has geek culture changed for better? Panelists: Heina Dadabhoy, Hal Bichel, Sandra Lindow (mod), Meredith Gillies, Kimo Kuppe
Thursday July 4, 2013 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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7:00pm

Quick and Easy Victorian Costumes
How to make Victorian costumes quickly. And easily. Panelists: Heather Luca, Mariah Fryer, Kath Dimmich, Rae Lundquist, Dorianne McCreary
Thursday July 4, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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8:30pm

Stealing From the Best: How SFF Writers Beg, Borrow, and Steal Ideas
Are there any truly new ideas in SFF, or is everything a remix? Panelists talk about where they beg, borrow, and steal ideas, and how they make them their own. Panelists: William Alexander, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, EP Beaumont, Kimberley Long-Ewing, Patrick Tomlinson
Thursday July 4, 2013 8:30pm - 9:30pm
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10:00pm

What Makes a 'Good Bad' Movie?
Anyone can make an awful movie, but only a few film-makers manage to make one that's fascinating and occasionally charming even though your brain rebels at watching it. Join us as we discuss what makes a bad movie so bad it's good. Panelists: Kiah Nelson, Mark McPherson, Windy Bowlsby, Andy Newman, John Seavey
Thursday July 4, 2013 10:00pm - 11:00pm
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11:30pm

Diversity in Steampunk
While Steampunk's roots are from an earlier time, it is infused with a modern take on gender and sexuality. Come discuss how gender roles, and clothing, are being subverted. Panelists: Kevin Borchers, Sigrid Ellis, Alexandra Howes, Sarah McDole
Thursday July 4, 2013 11:30pm - 12:30am
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Friday, July 5
 

9:30am

Audiobooks
How can listening to a narration of a story help you get involved in the story? What books or types of books are especially well suited for audio? Does the voice talent make a difference? Panelists: Emma Newman, Brett Thompson, Nicholas Beeson, Ange Straatmeyer, Jo Ackerman
Friday July 5, 2013 9:30am - 10:30am
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11:00am

Gaming With Kids (11 & under)
Are you raising a geeky child? If so, what are best games for that age group? Panelists: Kevin Horner, Jana Worrall, Virginia Corbett
Friday July 5, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm
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12:30pm

ASL 101
An quick introduction to American Sign Language. Panelists: Maria Gallardo
Friday July 5, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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2:00pm

War of the Worlds 75th Anniversary
It's coming up on the 75th anniversary of this most famous radio broadcast. What's been it's impact? Can there ever be another program with a similar impact? Panelists: Anthony Tollin, Craig A. Finseth, Jerry Stearns, Adam Whitlatch, Jeff Adams
Friday July 5, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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3:30pm

Everyone's a Gamer Now
With casual games so prevalent, how has that affected gamer culture? Has gamer culture seeped into the rest of the world, or is it just getting diluted? Panelists: James Turnbull, Theora Craft, Leah Groess, David Wintheiser, Michele Webber
Friday July 5, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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5:00pm

What Makes a Video Game Good?
What elements does a video game need to be "good." Is it story? Graphics? Gameplay? Can you sacrfice one to improve on another? Panelists: Melinda Snodgrass, Matt Everhart, Calvin Priester, Kimo Kuppe
Friday July 5, 2013 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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7:00pm

Art Show Meetup
Meet some of the artists who have works on display in the Art Show. Panelists:
Friday July 5, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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8:30pm

Costuming on a Budget
Anyone can make their own costume - but how do you do it without spending a fortune on custom fabric, plastics, etc? What can you make vs. buy? Where are good sources? Panelists: Anjila Olsen, Tanya Brody, Amanda Furfaro, Rae Lundquist, Dorianne McCreary
Friday July 5, 2013 8:30pm - 9:30pm
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10:00pm

Speed Dating
Limited Capacity seats available
If we have to explain it, you're probably not interested. Panelists: Andrew Davies
Friday July 5, 2013 10:00pm - 11:00pm
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11:30pm

Friday Late Night Music Circle
A late night gathering of musicians where you can sing, play or just listen. Panelists:
Friday July 5, 2013 11:30pm - 12:30am
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Saturday, July 6
 

9:30am

Fiber Arts in Fandom
What do you do when you want your own Jayne Cobb hat to complete your costume? You knit one, of course! Knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, and other classic art forms have become popular in fandom. Come share your favorite projects. Panelists: Julie Bowman, Jo Ackerman, Brandy Snyder, Emma Bull, Dorianne McCreary
Saturday July 6, 2013 9:30am - 10:30am
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11:00am

Contemporary Sword & Sorcery: Leaving the Battlefields for the Back Alleys
A look at the latest crop of writers who owe their influence as much to the gritty narratives of Robert Howard, Fritz Leiber and Michael Moorcock as the epics of J.R.R Tolkien. Examples: Rachel Aaron, Saladin Ahmed, James Enge, and Howard Andrew Jones. Panelists: Doug Hulick, Lou Anders
Saturday July 6, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm
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12:30pm

Before Page One - World Building Your Story
You may have a great idea for some characters for a new comic or novel, but what good are they without a world to exist in? Save yourself some of the headache of continuity by planning some things ahead. Panelists: Lou Anders, Dana Baird, Adam Stemple, Tania Richter, Fes Works (mod), Marty Farley
Saturday July 6, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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12:30pm

Star Wars: Clone Wars Discussion
Star War The Clone Wars just finished it’s 5th exciting season. What does the future hold? Kids young and old are welcome to come chat about their favorite characters in the fight between good and evil in a galaxy far, far away. A child-led discussion. Panelists: Teresa Jackson, Philip Glover
Saturday July 6, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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2:00pm

The Physics of the Tardis
Are there realistic theories for how time travel would be possible? What about the paradoxes? Panelists: Matt Lowry, Steve Manfred, Renate Fiora, Katherine Krantz
Saturday July 6, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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3:30pm

One on One with Melinda Snodgrass
Enjoy this inveriew with Melinda moderated and video taped for inclusion on our DVD. She will talk about anything and everything! Panelists: Elizabeth Bear (mod), Melinda Snodgrass
Saturday July 6, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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5:00pm

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Illustrators, authors, editors, art directors, and publishers all have their own opinions about cover design. This panel will be a survey looking at covers across the past and present of sf/f and comics, and talking about what works and what doesn't. Panelists: Rhea Ewing, John Picacio
Saturday July 6, 2013 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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7:00pm

Secrets of Short Fiction
What works, what doesn't, how to make it out of the slush, how the magazine markets work. Panelists: Lynne Thomas, J Boone Dryden, R. Scott McCoy, Michael Thomas
Saturday July 6, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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8:30pm

One on One with Charlie Jane Anders
Enjoy this intimate conversation with guest of honor Charlie Jane Anders recorded for our annual convention video. Panelists: Haddayr Copley-Woods (mod), Charlie Jane Anders
Saturday July 6, 2013 8:30pm - 9:30pm
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10:00pm

Cosplay with a Twist
Modifying an existing character with a twist. Steampunk X-Men, Kilted Stormtroopers, etc. What makes it so interesting? Panelists: Nora Last, Amanda Furfaro, Kate Johnson, Bridget Landry
Saturday July 6, 2013 10:00pm - 11:00pm
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11:30pm

Saturday Late Night Music Circle
A late night gathering of musicians. Come join us to sign, play or just listen! Panelists:
Saturday July 6, 2013 11:30pm - 12:30am
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Sunday, July 7
 

9:30am

Kids Intro to Classic SF&F
Yes! The field did exist before Harry Potter. What are good books from long ago (well, over 40 years) that still hold up for kids (under 12) to read now? Panelists: Michael Merriam, Vetnita Anderson, Michael Levy, Sean M. Murphy
Sunday July 7, 2013 9:30am - 10:30am
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11:00am

Teen Intro to Classic SF & F
Yes! The field did exist before Harry Potter. What are good books from long ago (well, over 40 years) that still hold up for teens to read now? Panelists: Craig A. Finseth, Meredith Gillies, Michael Levy
Sunday July 7, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm
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12:30pm

One on One with James Moran
One on one with a guest of honor. Panelists: James Moran, Lyrae Anderson (mod)
Sunday July 7, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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2:00pm

HIV: What's Happening?
What's the current situation about HIV in general and an HIV vaccine in particular. Panelists: Gregory Gadow
Sunday July 7, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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3:30pm

One on One with Lou Anders
Lou Anders will be interviewed for inclusion in our 2013 convention video. Panelists: Lynne Thomas (mod), Lou Anders
Sunday July 7, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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