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| Slot | Event | Description | Room | Panelists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 9AM-10AM | Dennis Green Reading | Illinois - Lower Level | (Dennis Green) | |
| Sunday 9AM-10AM | Podcasting -- Where to Begin | You want to launch your own podcast? Podcasters experienced and new guide you through all that you need to get started and how to plan your content | Kansas - Lower Level | (Tee Morris) |
| Sunday 9AM-10AM | Reference Photos and Stock Photos | Nebraska - Lower Level | (Dawn Orbrecht) | |
| Sunday 9AM-10AM | Christian Steampunk | Fellowship and an interactive discussion of Steampunk and Christian/Family values for anyone that wants to show up. | Missouri - Lower Level | (Hank Hustus, Karen Hustus) |
| Sunday 10AM-11AM | Red Dragon Inn | Teen Lounge | (Dani Roth) | |
| Sunday 10AM-11AM | Writer's Workshop | Receive critiquing on your written work and join professional writer Lettie Prell for this great workshop. As a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), she will help to offer insight to aspiring writers who wish to improve their work. Due date for participants to email Lettie their manuscripts is midnight Sunday, April 13. | Missouri - Lower Level | (Lettie Prell) |
| Sunday 10AM-11AM | Writing Later in Life | Think it’s too late to write that novel you’ve always dreamed of? Think again! | Illinois - Lower Level | (Dennis Green) |
| Sunday 10AM-11AM | What Are You Watching? | The past season of Science Fiction on television offered a wide range from cyberpunk to suspense. What are you watching? Almost Human? Helix? Or are you waiting for the return of Continuum and Defiance? Come on. Let’s talk television. | Kansas - Lower Level | (Tee Morris) |
| Sunday 10AM-11AM | Self Publishing Fantasy Fiction | Professional author Daniel J. Heck covers the how-to's of breaking into today's changing literature world, from the advantages of self-publishing over traditional publishing houses to the nitty-gritty of Amazon.com's totally free, step-by-step publishing and distribution processes. Related topics to be covered also include the HTML-based nature of e-books, deciding how many hats to wear when being one's own publishing boss, and the ever-expanding selection of fantasy fiction with which new authors must hope to compete. Presentation will run about 45 minutes, with 10 minutes reserved at the end for questions. | Nebraska - Lower Level | (Daniel Heck) |
| Sunday 10AM-11AM | Subs Vs. Dubs | We’ll discuss the pros and cons of anime with subtitles vs. anime that has been dubbed to English. | Michigan - Anime | (Addison Hartmann) |
| Sunday 10AM-11AM | Pathfinder Society | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | ||
| Sunday 10AM-11AM | Legends of Arcanis | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | ||
| Sunday 10AM-11AM | MTG: Vintage 10 proxy Tournament | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | ||
| Sunday 10AM-11AM | Open Gaming | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | ||
| Sunday 10AM-11AM | Small World | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | ||
| Sunday 10AM-11AM | 13th Age RPG Demo | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | ||
| Sunday 10AM-11AM | Open Play | Open play, cookie decorating, rated G kaiju movies, and general fun for families who are sticking around until the end of the convention. | Bennigans - Childrens Programming | (Destiny Kennis) |
| Sunday 11AM-12PM | History of DemiCon | As this convention enters its silver anniversary, come join our panelists to discuss everything that contributed to getting to this milestone. | Stage Programming - Main floor | (Gay Haldeman, Jeannette Roth, Les Roth) |
| Sunday 11AM-12PM | Writer's Workshop | Receive critiquing on your written work and join professional writer Lettie Prell for this great workshop. As a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), she will help to offer insight to aspiring writers who wish to improve their work. Due date for participants to email Lettie their manuscripts is midnight Sunday, April 13. | Missouri - Lower Level | (Lettie Prell) |
| Sunday 11AM-12PM | Mile Long Bookshelf | Join the DAGOBAH readers group as we recommend classic Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror novels, novellas, novelettes and short stories to be added to a virtual best of bookshelf. Audience participation is not just welcome it’s required!! | Illinois - Lower Level | (James Hoffman) |
| Sunday 11AM-12PM | Web Comics | Are you a budding artist interested in starting your own webcomic? Or maybe a fan of comics that wants to learn more about how digital comics/comics work? Then please join One Squared Studios' Ryan Morrow (Publisher/Content Director) for an hour discussion about creating and managing comics for the digital age | Kansas - Lower Level | (Ryan Morrow, Thom Hotka) |
| Sunday 11AM-12PM | Taking the Dive: Becoming an Independent Artist | Interested in being an artist? Come enjoy a discussion hosted by Andy “Cosmo Joe” Watkins a 10-year independent artist described as “mesmerizing” by the New York Times. Talk about the opportunities, pitfalls, highs, and lows of “living the dream”. | Nebraska - Lower Level | (Andy Cosmo-Joe Watkins) |
| Sunday 11AM-12PM | FMA Talk | A discussion of the Full Metal Alchemist world, original and Brotherhood,. Also character, story analysis, development, and its connection with alchemy | Michigan - Anime | (Addison Hartmann) |
| Sunday 11AM-12PM | Pathfinder Society | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | ||
| Sunday 11AM-12PM | Legends of Arcanis | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | ||
| Sunday 11AM-12PM | MTG: Vintage 10 proxy Tournament | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | ||
| Sunday 11AM-12PM | Open Gaming | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | ||
| Sunday 11AM-12PM | Small World | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | ||
| Sunday 11AM-12PM | 13th Age RPG Demo | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | ||
| Sunday 11AM-12PM | Geeks Are Beautiful too! | Just because we are all geeks, or nerds, and belong to a wide range of fandoms doesn't mean we don't like to get prettied up every once in a while. Come to this work shop and get a FREE make over. Experience gorgeous color that’s also great for your skin. The mineral-based Mary Kay® Color Collection is created with vitamins A, C and E to help you fight free-radical damage that can cause wrinkles. Looking your best starts with doing what’s best for your skin. Learn about ways to help reduce damage to your skin to make it look it's best. I swear by my pretty floral bonnet you will have a fabulous fun time! | Bennigans - Workshops | (Lyndsey Griffey) |
| Sunday 11AM-12PM | Open Play | Open play, cookie decorating, rated G kaiju movies, and general fun for families who are sticking around until the end of the convention. | Bennigans - Childrens Programming | (Destiny Kennis) |
| Sunday 12PM-1PM | BrassGears Adventurers Society | Stage Programming - Main floor | (RJ Lundgren, Molly Ketchum, Mitch Thompson, Mandi Struss, Joe Struss, Jeannette Roth, Brad Fleener) | |
| Sunday 12PM-1PM | Adam Whitlatch Reading | Missouri - Lower Level | (Adam Whitlatch) | |
| Sunday 12PM-1PM | History of Medical Quackery | The Iowa Skeptics Society. | Illinois - Lower Level | (Alan Koslow, Robert Cook) |
| Sunday 12PM-1PM | University of Iowa Special Collections: Rusty Hevelin | A presentation on the Rusty Hevelin Collection from the University of Iowa. | Kansas - Lower Level | (Coleen M Theisen) |
| Sunday 12PM-1PM | Mensa Mind Games | Daniel Heck shares his experiences with the annual convention, Mensa Mind Games, during which hundreds of the nation's best and brightest get to evaluate tabletop games for quality before they hit the general market. | Nebraska - Lower Level | (Daniel Heck) |
| Sunday 12PM-1PM | Pathfinder Society | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | ||
| Sunday 12PM-1PM | Legends of Arcanis | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | ||
| Sunday 12PM-1PM | MTG: Vintage 10 proxy Tournament | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | ||
| Sunday 12PM-1PM | Open Gaming | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | ||
| Sunday 12PM-1PM | Small World | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | ||
| Sunday 12PM-1PM | 13th Age RPG Demo | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | ||
| Sunday 12PM-1PM | Geeks Are Beautiful too! | Just because we are all geeks, or nerds, and belong to a wide range of fandoms doesn't mean we don't like to get prettied up every once in a while. Come to this work shop and get a FREE make over. Experience gorgeous color that’s also great for your skin. The mineral-based Mary Kay® Color Collection is created with vitamins A, C and E to help you fight free-radical damage that can cause wrinkles. Looking your best starts with doing what’s best for your skin. Learn about ways to help reduce damage to your skin to make it look it's best. I swear by my pretty floral bonnet you will have a fabulous fun time! | Bennigans - Workshops | (Lyndsey Griffey) |
| Sunday 12PM-1PM | Open Play | Open play, cookie decorating, rated G kaiju movies, and general fun for families who are sticking around until the end of the convention. | Bennigans - Childrens Programming | (Destiny Kennis) |
| Sunday 12PM-1PM | FMA Brotherhood | Michigan - Anime | ||
| Sunday 1PM-2PM | Iowa Authors Book Signing | Stage Programming - Main floor | (R. J. Eliason, Malynda McCarrick, Jordyn Meryl, Jed Peterson, Dennis Green, Cheryl Corbin, A.R. Miller, Sue Raymond) | |
| Sunday 1PM-2PM | Steampunk Your Hat | Using your own felt or straw hat, transform it with a Steampunk look! Gears, wheels, metal and chains can adorn your chapeau. Add a veil or not! Unleash your imagination and make an accessory that enhances your Steampunk characterization. Bring your own Steampunk trims or purchase some from the instructor for $5.00. Participants will provide a heavy needle and light or dark colored thread (to go with your hat color). | Bennigans - Workshops | (Donna Scarfe) |
| Sunday 1PM-2PM | Musical Games | Have fun in this interactive session that may include musical improv, singing games, musical chairs, and anything else that we can think of that uses music. | Illinois - Lower Level | (Robert Uy) |
| Sunday 1PM-2PM | Small Press Publishing | Is small press the way to go to get your novel published? Join two authors published through small press to discuss. | Nebraska - Lower Level | (Adam Whitlatch, Shannon Ryan) |
| Sunday 1PM-2PM | Pathfinder Society | Colorado Gaming - Lower Level - Table X | ||
| Sunday 1PM-2PM | Legends of Arcanis | Colorado - Gaming - Lower Level - Table Y | ||
| Sunday 1PM-2PM | MTG: Vintage 10 proxy Tournament | Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level - Table A, Wisconsin A Gaming - Lower Level Table C, Wisconsin A Gaming-Table B - Lower Level | ||
| Sunday 1PM-2PM | Open Gaming | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level - Table A | ||
| Sunday 1PM-2PM | Small World | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table B | ||
| Sunday 1PM-2PM | 13th Age RPG Demo | Wisconsin B Gaming - Lower Level Table C | ||
| Sunday 1PM-2PM | Open Play | Open play, cookie decorating, rated G kaiju movies, and general fun for families who are sticking around until the end of the convention. | Bennigans - Childrens Programming | (Destiny Kennis) |
| Sunday 1PM-2PM | Ongoing Legacy of Joss Whedon | He was the driving force behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. He etched Firefly into the hearts of so many Browncoats. He’s one of the definitive Generation X creators. What are the most enduring aspects of Joss Whedon’s career, and what are the weakest? Lars Pearson (editor-in-chief, Whedonistas!) leads a group discussion of the many different hats Whedon has worn in his career, and examines how daring, courage and talent will win out, even if it causes some blunders along the way. | Kansas - Lower Level | (Lars Pearson) |
| Sunday 1PM-2PM | FMA Brotherhood | Michigan - Anime | ||
| Sunday 2PM-3PM | Win, Lose, or Draw | Stage Programming - Main floor | (Susan Leabhart) | |
| Sunday 3PM-4PM | Closing Ceremonies | Stage Programming - Main floor |