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Thursday, July 4
 

2:00pm

Where Do I Start? Wherever You Want!
So many television shows, comics, and books have a huge amount of history and people are wary of jumping into the middle, but is it worth going back to the beginning? Do you really need to know everything that came before to enjoy what is up now? Panelists: Sigrid Ellis, Michael Lee, Taylor Deatherage, Jason Tucker, Roy Cook
Thursday July 4, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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3:30pm

The World of London Falling
A discussion with Paul Cornell about the world of his latest book: London Falling. Panelists: Paul Cornell
Thursday July 4, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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5:00pm

Shiny New Anime
Don't have time to watch every new anime that's released? What if you're a SF fan who hasn't discovered animation yet? Come check out some clips of the past year's best anime series, suggested by the people who've watched them all! Panelists: Jessi Silver, C J Sitter, Boris Smelov, Jo Thomsen
Thursday July 4, 2013 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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7:00pm

Leathercraft 101
It was hugely popular last year and is back again (in a bigger room.) Leather is not for saddles anymore! From armor to corsets, learn the basics of leathercraft, what works and what doesn't! Panelists: Jason Rolfstad, Johan Potgeier, Heather Deckard
Thursday July 4, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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7:00pm

Saturday Morning Cartoon Fever
A panel for all those woke up early Saturday mornings for animated entertainment (and still do). We\'ll discuss everything from the early years of Hanna-Barbera to the new age of Cartoon Network. Panelists: Terry O'Brien, Kevin Eldridge, Mark McPherson
Thursday July 4, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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10:00pm

Uplifting the Geek Cocktail
Blog, Blood Wine, Romulan Ale, Pan-Galactic Gargle Blasters, and warm whatever-the-hell-is-in-that-flask-you've-never washed. Are you ready to stop drinking crap, but don't want to stop drinking geek? Let's talk. This is not a drinking panel. Panelists: Ryan Alexander, Amada Marquez, Shari H, William Donohue
Thursday July 4, 2013 10:00pm - 11:00pm
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11:30pm

Why is the Villain Always British?
It seems like the villain is British way too much for coincidence. What is it about being British that makes it appealing to have villains British? Panelists: Emma Newman, Emma Bull, Derek Mahr, Ashley Miller
Thursday July 4, 2013 11:30pm - 12:30am
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Friday, July 5
 

9:30am

Kilts & Kilt Making
Come learn what goes into a kilt, how to make one, and how to wear it. Panelists: Dani McPherson Clausen, Sisulle Butler, Mary McKinley
Friday July 5, 2013 9:30am - 10:30am
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11:00am

British Invasion of Comics
British comics worth checking out. Everything from Alan Moore to Paul Cornell - what are some new works or old favorites? Panelists: Lars Pearson, Molly Glover (mod), Roy Cook, Mark Stegbauer
Friday July 5, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm
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12:30pm

Rapiers for Writers
Learn the basics of what goes into a sword fight and how to convey it on the page. We'll focus on rapiers, but cover other like-minded weapons as well. Honorable combat & dirty tricks included. Plus, hands-on time with (blunt) rapiers if time permits! Panelists: Doug Hulick
Friday July 5, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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2:00pm

Judging a Book by Its Cover
Our team of experts will determine the plot of a book based entirely upon what they see in its cover art. Panelists: Jerry Belich, Chrys Buckholtz, Dawn Krosnowski, Melissa Kaercher
Friday July 5, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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3:30pm

Screenwriting Structure for Novelists
Learn how novelists can apply Hollywood screenwriting techniques to enhance character, plot & theme in their manuscripts. Panelists: Lou Anders, Will Shetterly, C. Robert Cargill
Friday July 5, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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5:00pm

Drugs: What They Don't Tell You
A look at what drugs really do ... how genetics plays a part and what effects they really have ... a look at the most common drugs of abuse (legal and otherwise) and how they work and what effects linger. Panelists: Lucinda Marty, Bruce Miller
Friday July 5, 2013 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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7:00pm

The Non-Doctor Who British Media Panel
There is some seriously cool stuff that's come out of the UK that's got nothing (or almost nothing) to do with Doctor Who. What else is out there? Panelists: Ryan Alexander, Hal Bichel, Emma Bull, Jen Manna
Friday July 5, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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8:30pm

DC Nation
Peter David and company have given us an interesting take on the Justice League and David's own characters in Young Justice - is there anything to like? What about the shorts? Panelists: Kevin Horner, Mark McPherson, Mark Stegbauer (mod), Kevin Eldridge, Jonathan Palmer
Friday July 5, 2013 8:30pm - 9:30pm
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10:00pm

Penises of the Animal Kingdom
They are pretty damn scary. Panelists: Sharon Stiteler, Desiree Schell (mod), Bug Girl, Emily Finke, PZ Myers
Friday July 5, 2013 10:00pm - 11:00pm
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11:30pm

British Cuisine 101
Boiled, or fried? Should we just go out for Indian food? Panelists: Ryan Alexander, Beth Lareau, Marie Porter, Cassandra Lidgerding
Friday July 5, 2013 11:30pm - 12:30am
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Saturday, July 6
 

11:00am

Comics and Archives in Higher Education
The U of M archives tell the behind-the-scenes sordid tale of comic books, politics, Commies, well-meaning professionals, slander, misogyny, censorship, and ruined lives. Join archives staff as they introduce you to the birth of the Comics Code Authority. Panelists: Meredith Gillies, Linnea Anderson, Roy Cook, Abbey Thompson
Saturday July 6, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm
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12:30pm

Fang & Talon: Minnesota's Own Fantasy Comedy Webseries
Join local filmmakers as they discuss the making of Fang & Talon, an independent fantasy comedy webseries shot here in MN. Behind the scenes, making of, finding the right location, fight choreography, and clips from the show! Panelists: Kyle Dekker, Max Savage, Tom Lockman, Jacob Gulliver
Saturday July 6, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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2:00pm

War of the Worlds 75th Anniv Contest Winners
The winners of the War of the Worlds 75th Anniversary audio drama will be announced and played. Panelists: Craig A. Finseth, Fred Greenhaigh, Matthew Boudreau
Saturday July 6, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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3:30pm

Pyr Books Presents
Lou Anders, Hugo-award winning editorial director of Pyr books, talks about exciting upcoming releases in an audio visual presentation that includes never-before-seen artwork from forthcoming covers! Panelists: Lou Anders
Saturday July 6, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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5:00pm

Geeks Without God LIVE
Last year, we launched our podcast at the con. This year we celebrate one year of geekery, comedy and atheism! We'll be joined by an all star guest brigade of Melissa Kaercher and PZ Myers! Panelists: Tim Wick, Molly Glover, PZ Myers, Melissa Kaercher, Nick Glover
Saturday July 6, 2013 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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7:00pm

Owning Your Sexuality
Growing up a geek, nerd, dork, or any combination of the above can take a lifelong toll on your confidence and social skills. Moving beyond the usual dating tips and advice, let's discuss how we can be more positive and active about our own sexual agency. Panelists: Heina Dadabhoy, Damarra A, Nora Last, Leah Groess, Kristin Codling
Saturday July 6, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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8:30pm

London in Fact and Fiction
London, England has a rich tradition in genre fiction. It is one of the world's most distinctive cities. What makes London such a great place to set stories? Panelists: Emma Newman, Paul Cornell
Saturday July 6, 2013 8:30pm - 9:30pm
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10:00pm

Generative Arts
How to use software such as Photoshop and other tools to produce artistic output. Panelists: Laramie Sasseville, Tom Mahle, Christine Mitzuk, Shawn Van Briesen
Saturday July 6, 2013 10:00pm - 11:00pm
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11:30pm

Vampire Literature From Dracula to Edward Cullen
Vampire legends have been in our culture for hundreds of years, and vampire characters have been popularized in literature for almost 200 years. In that time, we seen horrifying, mystifying, and even laughable characters. How has the genre evolved? Panelists: Adam Whitlatch, Jennie Goloboy, Monica Valentinelli, Dana Baird, Mariah Fryer
Saturday July 6, 2013 11:30pm - 12:30am
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Sunday, July 7
 

11:00am

Stigma of Mental Illness
Many of the people you know (and some of us!) are mentally ill by the standard medical definition. How do we cope? How can it be that people with mental illness are still happy, productive members of society? Panelists: Emma Newman, Ashley Miller, Kate Johnson, Steve Bentley, Molly Glover
Sunday July 7, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm
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12:30pm

British vs American Urban Fantasy
Thanks to 'Rivers of London' British urban fantasy is more visible now than ever. What makes it different to American urban fantasy and what do they have in common? Is there a distinct set of characteristics that separates British UF from American UF? Panelists: Emma Newman, Jody Wurl, Ryan Alexander, Paul Cornell
Sunday July 7, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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2:00pm

Blake's 7
Examining the series from the 80s and what we can expect to see from the remake. Panelists: Charlie Jane Anders, Rana Raeuchle, Kathy Sullivan
Sunday July 7, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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3:30pm

The Science Behind British Sci-Fi
From the TARDIS to Triffids, where's the line between science and fiction? The physics of time travel, the biology of carnivorous and ambulatory plants, and more. Panelists: Emily Finke, Nicole Gugliucci, Amanda Marcotte (mod), Ryan Consell, Bug Girl
Sunday July 7, 2013 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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