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LARP - Live Action Role Playing
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(in Room 307 from Saturday 19:00 to Sunday 07:00) |
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| Format: |
Contest |
| Track: |
Gaming |
| Description: |
Vampires and other mean nasty things of the night headquarters. Josh Parrish |
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Sword Fighting Demo
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(in Wedgwood Room from Saturday 12:00 to Saturday 13:00) |
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| Format: |
Demonstration |
| Track: |
Media |
| Description: |
Aspects of sword fighting and stage fighting. Jaime Adams, Bill Griffy, Bo3b Harper, Les Roth, Tadao Tomomatsu |
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Paint Your Own Anime Cels
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(in Board Room (305) from Saturday 13:00 to Saturday 14:30) |
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Child Oriented |
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Youth Oriented |
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| Format: |
Workshop |
| Track: |
Art |
| Description: |
Join Nikki Harper in this workshop, learn how to paint your own anime cel. Class limited to 10 people. Sign up on Friday of the convention at the Volunteer Table. Nikki Harper |
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Hard Science
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(in Capital Room from Saturday 14:00 to Saturday 15:00) |
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| Format: |
Discussion |
| Track: |
Science |
| Description: |
Join in a discussion on the hardest science subjects.
Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, Gravity, and other fun stuff. See how your
brain ranks with those other geniuses. John Garner |
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Closed for Unsetup
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(in Music Room (302) from Saturday 18:00 to Saturday 18:30) |
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| Format: |
Closed |
| Track: |
Music |
| Description: |
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Art Auction
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(in Capital Room from Saturday 18:30 to Saturday 20:00) |
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| Format: |
Performance |
| Track: |
Art |
| Description: |
You want art, we have it, come and bid. Auctioneers: Mike Cole, Charles Piehl, Tadao Tomomatsu |
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Closed: Rehersal
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(in Music Room (302) from Saturday 18:30 to Saturday 21:30) |
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| Format: |
Closed |
| Track: |
Music |
| Description: |
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Costume Con 24
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(in Room 317 from Saturday 11:00 to Saturday 12:00) |
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| Format: |
Discussion |
| Track: |
Costuming |
| Description: |
If you haven't heard, Des Moines is hosting Costume Con 24 in 2006. Hear the latest news and ask your questions. Sallie Abba, Pierre & Sandy Pettinger, Charles Piehl, Les Roth |
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Chat with the Guests of Honor
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(in Capital Room from Saturday 16:00 to Saturday 17:00) |
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Recommended for new attendees |
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Guest of honor present |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
This panel is lead by our Toastmaster, Tadao, as he asks questions of our Guests of Honor. Emma Bull, Alan Gutierrez, Rusty Hevelin,Will Shetterly, Tadao Tomomatsu |
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Origami
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(in Youth Room (322) from Saturday 14:00 to Saturday 15:00) |
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Youth Oriented |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Art |
| Description: |
For Youth Only: Learn how to do this ancient Janpanese paper folding art form. Lynda Sherman's magical fingers will teach you how to do the folding. Lynda Sherman |
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Open Music Circle
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(in Music Room (302) from Sunday 01:30 to Sunday 04:30) |
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| Format: |
Performance |
| Track: |
Music |
| Description: |
Join in our music circle. All musicians of all styles are welcome to join. Pick, pass, or play (list just listen). |
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Tarot XTreme
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(in Room 316 from Saturday 12:00 to Saturday 13:00) |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Media |
| Description: |
Interest in tarot continues to grow worldwide, but the
subject matter is beginning to go through new evolutionary changes. How
far can we push these concepts and still have what's known as 'tarot'?
A look at what's new and different and... weird... in the field.
Includes slide show. Jeannette Roth |
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Costume Pattern Manipulation
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(in Room 317 from Saturday 13:00 to Saturday 14:30) |
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| Format: |
Demonstration |
| Track: |
Costuming |
| Description: |
You have a wonderful idea for a costume and have found the perfect pattern, only problem it needs to have one area changed. How do you do this? Join these master costumers to find out how. Sandy & Pierre Pettinger |
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Anime Customs Explained
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(in Room 307 from Saturday 10:00 to Saturday 11:00) |
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Guest of honor present |
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Youth Oriented |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Media |
| Description: |
Sentences? What about those giant sweat drops? How come Japanese cartoon characters sometimes shrink or turn into cats? Find out the answers at Anime Customs/Symbols Explained. Trevor Hartman, Alan Gutierrez, Catherine Schaff-Stump |
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The Art of Film Preservation
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(in Room 306 from Saturday 15:00 to Saturday 16:00) |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Media |
| Description: |
Discuss the 16 mm film and preserving this art form. Bo3b Harper |
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Performance: Flatland Ramblers
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(in Music Room (302) from Saturday 15:00 to Saturday 16:00) |
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| Format: |
Performance |
| Track: |
Music |
| Description: |
Flatland Ramblers perform instrumental celtic tunes. 5-string banjo, mandolin, cittern, flute, piccolo, pennywhistle, guitar. |
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Youth Talk with Alan
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(in Youth Room (322) from Saturday 15:00 to Saturday 16:00) |
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Guest of honor present |
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Youth Oriented |
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| Format: |
Discussion |
| Track: |
Art |
| Description: |
For Youth Only: Youth talk to our artist Guest of Honor, Alan Gutierrez. |
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Amalgam Concert
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(in Grand Ballroom from Saturday 21:30 to Sunday 00:00) |
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Recommended for new attendees |
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Guest of honor present |
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Youth Oriented |
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| Format: |
Performance |
| Track: |
Music |
| Description: |
An amalgam concert featuring Emma Bull, Lojo Russo, Adam Stemple, Lorraine Garland, Trevor Hartman, and Paul Score. |
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Tarot After Dark
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(in Board Room (305) from Saturday 23:00 to Sunday 00:00) |
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Adult Audience |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Art |
| Description: |
Tarot has a more erotic side, view many of these decks that revolve around sexual imagery and symbolism. Jeannette Roth |
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Closed for Setup
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(in Music Room (302) from Saturday 11:30 to Saturday 12:30) |
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| Format: |
Closed |
| Track: |
Music |
| Description: |
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Webpage Roundtable
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(in Board Room (305) from Saturday 11:00 to Saturday 12:00) |
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| Format: |
Workshop |
| Track: |
Media |
| Description: |
If you have a question about web pages these are the people to ask. From amateur to professional they will find the answers. Mandi Arthur, Nancy Wirsig McClure, Josh More |
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Performance: Riverfolk
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(in Music Room (302) from Saturday 14:00 to Saturday 15:00) |
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| Format: |
Performance |
| Track: |
Music |
| Description: |
Riverfolk perform a mix of folk and filk tunes. Guitar, guitar, guitar, and guitar (they have lots of them). |
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Cartoons and Cereal
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(in Board Room (305) from Saturday 08:00 to Saturday 09:00) |
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Child Oriented |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
Cartoon, cereal and kids. Need I say more? Ann Totusek |
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Signing by Emma & Will
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(in Mezzanine from Saturday 14:00 to Saturday 15:00) |
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Guest of honor present |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
Have your Guest of Honor books signed by the authors themselves. Emma Bull, Will Shetterly |
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Drums: The Culture Connection
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(in Wedgwood Room from Saturday 15:00 to Saturday 16:00) |
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| Format: |
Demonstration |
| Track: |
Music |
| Description: |
Drums are universal but still unique in every culture of the world. Come hear, view and see drums from different cultures as these panelist talk about the Drum Connection. Eric Coleman, Phil Dean, Jon Kerr, Linda Shepley |
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Kids and Science
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(in Room 316 from Saturday 14:30 to Saturday 15:00) |
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Child Oriented |
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| Format: |
Workshop |
| Track: |
Science |
| Description: |
What happens when you mix every day kitchen substances, kids and science? Little mad scientists and a whole lot of fun. Mandi Arthur, Inger Myers |
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Room Closed For Art Auction Setup
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(in Capital Room from Saturday 17:00 to Saturday 18:30) |
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| Format: |
Closed |
| Track: |
None |
| Description: |
Closed for art auction set up |
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Tech Rehearsal for Masquerade
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(in Grand Ballroom from Saturday 14:30 to Saturday 17:00) |
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| Format: |
Closed |
| Track: |
Costuming |
| Description: |
Participants set up a time to run through their performance. |
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Reading by Tamara Siler Jones
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(in Room 307 from Saturday 12:00 to Saturday 13:00) |
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| Format: |
Reading |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
Enjoy an hour with Tamara Siler Jones as she reads from "Ghosts in the Snow" and answers questions. Tamara Siler Jones |
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Performance: ATROPHY
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(in Music Room (302) from Saturday 12:30 to Saturday 14:00) |
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| Format: |
Performance |
| Track: |
Music |
| Description: |
ATROPHY performs their original hard rock. Guitars, drums, bass. |
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Drum Jam
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(in Wedgwood Room from Sunday 01:30 to Sunday 05:00) |
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| Format: |
Performance |
| Track: |
Music |
| Description: |
Bring your drums and a belly dancer or two for this time of primal beat. |
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Iowa Fandom
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(in Grand Ballroom from Saturday 10:00 to Saturday 11:00) |
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Recommended for new attendees |
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| Format: |
Discussion |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
You are interested in fandom but don't know what group is near you nor what they do. Great way to be introduced to a group.
Jeremy Bement, James A. Hoffman, Michele Maakestad, Suzan Leabhart, Susan Stewart, Andy Wheeler |
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Reading by Emma Bull
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(in Grand Ballroom from Saturday 13:00 to Saturday 13:30) |
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Guest of honor present |
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| Format: |
Reading |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
Emma Bull blesses us with a reading of one of her works. |
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Getting Started as a Convention Artist
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(in Capital Room from Saturday 12:00 to Saturday 13:00) |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Art |
| Description: |
You are an amazing artist and want to take that next step but what do you do? Listen to these wonderful artists to learn the ropes. Sara Butcher, Mike Cole, John Garner, Erin McKee |
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Bubbles Bubbles Everywhere
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(in Wedgwood Room from Saturday 09:00 to Saturday 10:00) |
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Child Oriented |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Health |
| Description: |
Children come and make all sizes of bubbles with Lynda Sherman. |
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Skywalker
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(in Mezzanine from Saturday 09:00 to Saturday 10:00) |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Health |
| Description: |
Meet in the Mezzanine to head out to walk the skywalks. Get some morning exercise besides learning a little bit about Des Moines. Rachelle Hrubetz, Les Roth |
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LARP - Live Action Role Playing
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(in Room 306 from Saturday 19:00 to Sunday 07:00) |
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| Format: |
Contest |
| Track: |
Gaming |
| Description: |
Vampires and other mean nasty things of the night headquarters. Josh Parrish |
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Storytelling 101
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(in Grand Ballroom from Saturday 11:00 to Saturday 12:00) |
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Guest of honor present |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
Learn what makes a story good, starting with the basics. Emma Bull, Will Shetterly |
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Make Up Workshop/Demo
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(in Room 316 from Saturday 17:00 to Saturday 18:30) |
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| Format: |
Workshop |
| Track: |
Costuming |
| Description: |
Bring your make up supplies and get some helpful hints from Lynda Sherman for this workshop/demo. Masquerade contestants are welcome to come and put on their make up here for the contest. |
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Life Size Kill Doctor Lucky
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(in Mezzanine from Saturday 15:00 to Saturday 18:00) |
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Child Oriented |
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Recommended for new attendees |
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Youth Oriented |
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| Format: |
Contest |
| Track: |
Gaming |
| Description: |
Become a character and see if you can Kill Doctor Lucky. Bryan Bornmueller |
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Performance: Knotty Dog
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(in Music Room (302) from Saturday 16:00 to Saturday 17:00) |
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| Format: |
Performance |
| Track: |
Music |
| Description: |
Knotty Dog perform celtic and folk music. Guitar and harp.
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Dr. Who is Back, And It's About Time!
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(in Room 317 from Saturday 23:00 to Sunday 00:00) |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Media |
| Description: |
Doctor Who returns to television next year after a 16-year hiatus. Find out who the new Doctor is, as well as other juicy tidbits of information that will make you eagerly awaiting 2005. Jeremy Bement |
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Truth or Tale: How to Run a Convention
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(in Room 317 from Saturday 21:00 to Saturday 22:00) |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
Telling tall tales on the glory of running a science fiction convention. Dina Krause, Charles Piehl, Les Roth, Tadao Tomomatsu |
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TICC Cast Warm Up
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(in Wedgwood Room from Saturday 23:30 to Sunday 00:00) |
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| Format: |
Closed |
| Track: |
None |
| Description: |
Closed to Public |
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Humor in Music
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(in Room 306 from Saturday 13:00 to Saturday 14:00) |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Music |
| Description: |
Join in on a fun romp of how humor and songwriting works together. Sandy Andina, Eric Coleman, Lojo Russo |
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Open Filk
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(in Room 316 from Sunday 01:30 to Sunday 05:00) |
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| Format: |
Performance |
| Track: |
Music |
| Description: |
This room is open to anyone who wants to filk. Bring your filking books and sing. |
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Artists, Body Paint and the Winner, Oh My!
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(in Wedgwood Room from Saturday 16:30 to Saturday 18:00) |
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| Format: |
Performance |
| Track: |
Art |
| Description: |
View the artists at work body painting the winner of the Charity Auction. Their final work will be viewed all over the convention that night. Sara Butcher, Mike Cole, Denise & John Garner, Erin McKee |
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Astronomy
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(in Room 307 from Saturday 16:00 to Saturday 17:00) |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Science |
| Description: |
It's big. It's Huge! And you wil be going on a itsy bitsy tour discussion various recent developments with direct
bearing on the SF-nal world. Brian Adams, Lewis Hanlin |
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Youth DDR Time
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(in Youth Room (322) from Saturday 21:00 to Saturday 23:00) |
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Youth Oriented |
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| Format: |
Contest |
| Track: |
Gaming |
| Description: |
Youth Only: Show your dance moves with Dance Dance Revolution. Nikki Harper |
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Open Filk
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(in Room 317 from Sunday 01:30 to Sunday 05:00) |
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| Format: |
Performance |
| Track: |
Music |
| Description: |
This room is open to those who just could not get enough on Friday. |
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Closed for Masquerade Set Up
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(in Grand Ballroom from Saturday 17:00 to Saturday 19:00) |
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| Format: |
Closed |
| Track: |
Costuming |
| Description: |
Closed for set up of Masquerade. |
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Will Shetterly Reading
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(in Grand Ballroom from Saturday 13:30 to Saturday 14:00) |
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Guest of honor present |
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| Format: |
Reading |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
Enjoy the wonderful writing and voice of the author Will Shetterly. |
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Neglected Authors: Recommendations of Older, and/or Lesser-known Authors You Might Want to Look Out for
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(in Capital Room from Saturday 13:00 to Saturday 14:00) |
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Recommended for new attendees |
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Guest of honor present |
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| Format: |
Discussion |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
Sure, you know all the famous names. But what about the fine works that never made it big? Here are some suggestions. Rob Chilson, Rusty Hevelin, James A. Hoffman, Dina Krause |
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Poetry
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(in Room 316 from Saturday 22:00 to Saturday 23:00) |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
Hear some wonderful poetry and maybe read a few of your own. Eric Oppen |
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So You Want to Learn How to Improv
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(in Wedgwood Room from Saturday 22:00 to Saturday 23:00) |
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| Format: |
Discussion |
| Track: |
Media |
| Description: |
Des Moines members of Third Friday will have all doing activities that will tantalize and just make you have fun. Audience Participation. Sallie Abba, Andy Wheeler |
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TICC After Dark III-Moulin Smooth
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(in Grand Ballroom from Sunday 00:30 to Sunday 01:30) |
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Adult Audience |
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| Format: |
Performance |
| Track: |
None |
| Description: |
This adult oriented show is not for the faint in heart. Enjoy a performance that you are not soon to forget. 18 or older to attend. |
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What Happens After the Story is Written
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(in Capital Room from Saturday 10:00 to Saturday 11:00) |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
You have the story written, now what? Here is insight on how to getting an agent, publishing contracts and what happens after the sale. Gay Haldeman, Tamara Siler Jones
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Dance Dance Revolution Tourney
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(in Room 317 from Saturday 15:00 to Saturday 17:00) |
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| Format: |
Contest |
| Track: |
Gaming |
| Description: |
Show off your dance steps in this competition with your host Megan Harper and technical guru Joe Struss. |
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How to Enjoy Your First Convention
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(in Capital Room from Saturday 11:00 to Saturday 12:00) |
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Recommended for new attendees |
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Guest of honor present |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
None |
| Description: |
This panel will introduce those that are newcomers to fandom and DMSFS. We'll discuss the don't miss items and answer questions. Gay Haldeman, Rusty Hevelin, Erin McKee, Jeannette Roth |
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Coffee Talk with Emma and Will
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(in Room 317 from Saturday 10:30 to Saturday 11:00) |
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Guest of honor present |
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| Format: |
Discussion |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
Second half of this hour combines these authors to discuss their works. (Limited Attendance: Participants must sign up on Friday of the convention at the Volunteer Table.) Emma Bull, Will Shetterly |
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Coffee Talk with Emma
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(in Room 316 from Saturday 10:00 to Saturday 10:30) |
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Guest of honor present |
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| Format: |
Discussion |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
Spend a half hour enjoying discussions, coffee and donuts with Emma Bull (Limited Attendance: Participants must sign up on Friday of the convention at the Volunteer Table.) Emma Bull |
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Masquerade
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(in Grand Ballroom from Saturday 19:30 to Saturday 21:00) |
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Child Oriented |
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Recommended for new attendees |
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Youth Oriented |
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| Format: |
Contest |
| Track: |
Costuming |
| Description: |
Costumes galore. Host: Dennis Lynch |
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Pitfalls For The Aspiring Author
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(in Capital Room from Saturday 21:00 to Saturday 22:00) |
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| Format: |
Panel |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
Get some helpful tips on what not to look for in a publisher. Come learn on what a writer should beware. Mary Wilson |
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Masquerade Meeting
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(in Grand Ballroom from Saturday 14:00 to Saturday 14:30) |
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| Format: |
Discussion |
| Track: |
Costuming |
| Description: |
Mandatory Meeting for those participating in the masquerade at 7:30 p.m. Saturday Night. |
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Reading and Music by Adam Stemple & Trevor Hartman
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(in Room 307 from Saturday 14:00 to Saturday 15:00) |
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| Format: |
Performance |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
Ghost reading from his new novel
"Singer of Souls", with voiceover artist Trevor Hartman doing the reading and Adam Stemple providing musical accompaniment. Trevor Hartman, Adam Stemple |
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Coffee Talk with Will
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(in Room 317 from Saturday 10:00 to Saturday 10:30) |
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Guest of honor present |
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| Format: |
Discussion |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
Spend a half hour enjoying discussions, coffee and Donuts with Will Shetterly (Limited Attendance: Participants must sign up on Friday of the convention at the Volunteer Table.) Will Shetterly |
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Writer's Workshop
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(in Board Room (305) from Saturday 15:00 to Saturday 17:00) |
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| Format: |
Workshop |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
Rob Chilson will be hosting this workshop. You must be pre-registered in this class to attend. Work with professional authors and get feedback on your writings. Rob Chilson |
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Performance: Mother Beat
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(in Music Room (302) from Saturday 17:00 to Saturday 18:00) |
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| Format: |
Performance |
| Track: |
Music |
| Description: |
Mother Beat is an all-womyn rhythm circle. |
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Coffee Talk with Emma and Will
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(in Room 316 from Saturday 10:30 to Saturday 11:00) |
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Guest of honor present |
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| Format: |
Discussion |
| Track: |
Literary |
| Description: |
Second half of this hour combines these authors to discuss their works.(Limited Attendance: Participants must sign up on Friday of the convention at the Volunteer Table.) Emma Bull, Will Shetterly |
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