Program Grid (By Panelist)

PanelistSlotEventDescriptionPanelistsRoom
Friday 3PM-4PMExplore Board Game Libraries DemiCon has a great game library. We are also privileged to have some wonderful unique games on loan in our Meeple Reserve collection. Come on in and explore the options available. Play a Meeple Reserve game any time during the Come and get a badge ribbon!Wisconsin A Board Gaming-Lower Level
Friday 4PM-5PMSpotlight Table--Looney LabsSee the wonderful new additions Looney Labs donated to the DemiCon Library. We now have our own copies of Fluxx Remix Chaos Edition, Monty Python Fluxx, Seven Dragons, Nature Fluxx, and Mary Engelbreit Loonacy. Looney Labs has been a long time patron of DemiCon.Wisconsin A Board Gaming-Lower Level
Friday 4PM-5PMRobotechMichigan - Anime
Friday 5PM-6PMStardust MemoriesMichigan - Anime
Friday 5PM-6PMIntro to Tile Laying GamesTile games are often quick to learn. They offer great replay ability because the board layout changes every game. Many game also offer solo play options. This demo will showcase introductions to Kohaku, Folded Wishes, Tsuro, Carcassone Azul, Calico, and Castles of CaladaleWisconsin A Board Gaming-Lower Level
Friday 6PM-7PMFlurry of Flumphs SJ-DC-FLUMPH-01 A D&D Adventurer’s League Adventure14 slots Available - The Flumphs’ pilgrimage to the Fluxspace is being studied by an eccentric professor. You are hired by the Blackstaff tower to keep him safe and enjoy the majesty of the unique wildspace. Story 1 of the Flumph Fantasy Trilogy A Two-Hour Spelljammer Adventure for Tier 1 characters. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Friday 6PM-7PMStardust MemoriesMichigan - Anime
Friday 7PM-8PMFlurry of Flumphs SJ-DC-FLUMPH-01 A D&D Adventurer’s League Adventure14 slots Available - The Flumphs’ pilgrimage to the Fluxspace is being studied by an eccentric professor. You are hired by the Blackstaff tower to keep him safe and enjoy the majesty of the unique wildspace. Story 1 of the Flumph Fantasy Trilogy A Two-Hour Spelljammer Adventure for Tier 1 characters. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Friday 8PM-9PMStarfall SJ-DC-ECHO-01 A D&D Adventurer’s League Adventure14 slots Available Githyanki pirates have raided the Hesperides Temple and made off with a sacred relic. Can you retrieve the lost item before time runs out? A Two-Hour Spelljammer Adventure for Tier 1 characters. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Friday 9PM-10PMStarfall SJ-DC-ECHO-01 A D&D Adventurer’s League Adventure14 slots Available Githyanki pirates have raided the Hesperides Temple and made off with a sacred relic. Can you retrieve the lost item before time runs out? A Two-Hour Spelljammer Adventure for Tier 1 characters. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Friday 9PM-10PMSpotlight Table--Stonemaier GamesStonemaier provided some amazing games for our Play to Win event. Rolling Realms, Librtalia: Winds of Galecrest, and Red Rising are available for you to play this weekend. Everyone that plays gets a chance to win the game for their very own!!Wisconsin A Board Gaming-Lower Level
Friday 10PM-11PMNamiji Board GameNamiji is a stand-alone game in the Takaido Universe. In Namiji, you are fishers navigating south of the Japanese Archipelago, a few kilometers from the famous Tokaido road. You will need to have a fruitful day at sea to win the game. You will have the opportunity to contemplate magnificent marine species, to fish with a line or a net, to fill your racks with colorful fish, and haul in your crustacean traps. Five slots available.Wisconsin A Board Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 9AM-10AMHeroic AgeMichigan - Anime
Saturday 10AM-11AMCrypt of the Devil Lich Part 1: A D&D 5th edition Adventure8 Slots available - Your team of mighty adventurers is sent into a demonic creature’s crypt to destroy her before she can return to power, as foreseen in prophecy. If you are truly heroes, you will stop the evil Devil Lich before she can unleash her dark designs on the surface world. Preconstructed 15th characters available. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 10AM-11AMGundam WingMichigan - Anime
Saturday 10AM-11AMSpotlight Table--Pandasaurus GamesThe wonderful folks at Pandasaurus provided two copies of Wild Space and Dinosaur Island Rawr and Write. Both will be part of our Play to Win event and DemiCon will keep both for our game library.Wisconsin A Board Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 11AM-12PMValerie BakerColorado - Music Lower Level
Saturday 11AM-12PMJapanese Paper Lantern CraftCreate and design your own paper lanterns! Workshop limited to 20, sign up sheet in the Anime room. Michigan - Anime
Saturday 11AM-12PMDemiCon 34 Cribbage TournamntThere can be only one! Participants will game one-on-one in a double elimination bracket format to determine the champion. Prizes will be awarded! Sign-ups available at the Rec-Deck Bridge (aka Wisconsin Room) or just report for the start of the tournament.Wisconsin A Board Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 11AM-12PMTeens in Space4-6 Players - Brian Keller Game Master Can you and your buddies survive an encounter with a rogue satellite... who is controlling it. What it be? What does this all mean anyway? How can I get that cute cat-thing to look my way? Does this thing have intelligent life? Why won’t they look at me anyway? I am not getting paid enough for all of this. Where did they go? Am I hurt? What happened to my friends... What happened to the ship. This is an intro adventure for people that have never played the system to someone who is familiar with the system rules. All rules will be taught at the table … adventure good for preteen to adults. Bring yourself and a good sense of humor, anything else from character sheets to dice can be provided. Wisconsin C RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 11AM-12PMCrypt of the Devil Lich Part 1: A D&D 5th edition Adventure8 Slots available - Your team of mighty adventurers is sent into a demonic creature’s crypt to destroy her before she can return to power, as foreseen in prophecy. If you are truly heroes, you will stop the evil Devil Lich before she can unleash her dark designs on the surface world. Preconstructed 15th characters available. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 12PM-1PMTeens in Space4-6 Players - Brian Keller Game Master Can you and your buddies survive an encounter with a rogue satellite... who is controlling it. What it be? What does this all mean anyway? How can I get that cute cat-thing to look my way? Does this thing have intelligent life? Why won’t they look at me anyway? I am not getting paid enough for all of this. Where did they go? Am I hurt? What happened to my friends... What happened to the ship. This is an intro adventure for people that have never played the system to someone who is familiar with the system rules. All rules will be taught at the table … adventure good for preteen to adults. Bring yourself and a good sense of humor, anything else from character sheets to dice can be provided. Wisconsin C RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 12PM-1PMCrypt of the Devil Lich Part 1: A D&D 5th edition Adventure8 Slots available - Your team of mighty adventurers is sent into a demonic creature’s crypt to destroy her before she can return to power, as foreseen in prophecy. If you are truly heroes, you will stop the evil Devil Lich before she can unleash her dark designs on the surface world. Preconstructed 15th characters available. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 12PM-1PMBryan BakerColorado - Music Lower Level
Saturday 12PM-1PMJapanese Paper Lantern CraftCreate and design your own paper lanterns! Workshop limited to 20, sign up sheet in the Anime room. Michigan - Anime
Saturday 12PM-1PMDemiCon 34 Cribbage TournamntThere can be only one! Participants will game one-on-one in a double elimination bracket format to determine the champion. Prizes will be awarded! Sign-ups available at the Rec-Deck Bridge (aka Wisconsin Room) or just report for the start of the tournament.Wisconsin A Board Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 1PM-2PMCastle in the SkyMichigan - Anime
Saturday 1PM-2PMCW SmithColorado - Music Lower Level
Saturday 1PM-2PMDemiCon 34 Cribbage TournamntThere can be only one! Participants will game one-on-one in a double elimination bracket format to determine the champion. Prizes will be awarded! Sign-ups available at the Rec-Deck Bridge (aka Wisconsin Room) or just report for the start of the tournament.Wisconsin A Board Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 1PM-2PMCrypt of the Devil Lich Part 1: A D&D 5th edition Adventure8 Slots available - Your team of mighty adventurers is sent into a demonic creature’s crypt to destroy her before she can return to power, as foreseen in prophecy. If you are truly heroes, you will stop the evil Devil Lich before she can unleash her dark designs on the surface world. Preconstructed 15th characters available. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 2PM-3PMMichael NixonColorado - Music Lower Level
Saturday 2PM-3PMKids on BroomsPlayers: 4 to 6 - Brian Keller Game Master Description: You have seen the best the world has to offer on the silver screen plastered like you’re a Wizard Larry... I mean. H... But you aren’t from the best school, and you know only a little hedge magic what are you to do. Where do you belong? Can you do more? Can you be more the little witch in school. Can you be a full blown Wizard In training... Only you can find out in this adventure for all ages and skill levels. Come one, come all to find out What the Wizards secret is. All rules will be taught at the table... in this Family friendly adventure. This is an intro adventure for people that have never played the system to someone who is familiar with the system rules. All rules will be taught at the table … adventure good for preteen to adults. Bring yourself and a good sense of humor, anything else from character sheets to dice can be provided. Wisconsin C RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 2PM-3PMCastle in the SkyMichigan - Anime
Saturday 3PM-4PMCrypt of the Devil Lich Part 2: A D&D 5th edition Adventure8 Slots available A team of Powerful heroes continues their trip through the devil lich’s crypt in search for clues. Can you uncover the plot which the devil lich will use to destroy your world? Preconstructed 15th level characters available. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 3PM-4PMKids on BroomsPlayers: 4 to 6 - Brian Keller Game Master Description: You have seen the best the world has to offer on the silver screen plastered like you’re a Wizard Larry... I mean. H... But you aren’t from the best school, and you know only a little hedge magic what are you to do. Where do you belong? Can you do more? Can you be more the little witch in school. Can you be a full blown Wizard In training... Only you can find out in this adventure for all ages and skill levels. Come one, come all to find out What the Wizards secret is. All rules will be taught at the table... in this Family friendly adventure. This is an intro adventure for people that have never played the system to someone who is familiar with the system rules. All rules will be taught at the table … adventure good for preteen to adults. Bring yourself and a good sense of humor, anything else from character sheets to dice can be provided. Wisconsin C RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 3PM-4PMIce Cream SocialConSuite (5th floor)
Saturday 3PM-4PMUm, ActuallyThree contestants are chosen from the audience to correct statements about the chosen anime. If the contestants don’t answer correctly, the question goes to the audience.Michigan - Anime
Saturday 3PM-4PMDave StagnerColorado - Music Lower Level
Saturday 4PM-5PMJapanese Rock Paper ScissorsRock, paper, scissors…sword, shield? How does this work? Play and find out!Michigan - Anime
Saturday 4PM-5PMCrypt of the Devil Lich Part 2: A D&D 5th edition Adventure8 Slots available A team of Powerful heroes continues their trip through the devil lich’s crypt in search for clues. Can you uncover the plot which the devil lich will use to destroy your world? Preconstructed 15th level characters available. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 4PM-5PMKids on BroomsPlayers: 4 to 6 - Brian Keller Game Master Description: You have seen the best the world has to offer on the silver screen plastered like you’re a Wizard Larry... I mean. H... But you aren’t from the best school, and you know only a little hedge magic what are you to do. Where do you belong? Can you do more? Can you be more the little witch in school. Can you be a full blown Wizard In training... Only you can find out in this adventure for all ages and skill levels. Come one, come all to find out What the Wizards secret is. All rules will be taught at the table... in this Family friendly adventure. This is an intro adventure for people that have never played the system to someone who is familiar with the system rules. All rules will be taught at the table … adventure good for preteen to adults. Bring yourself and a good sense of humor, anything else from character sheets to dice can be provided. Wisconsin C RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 4PM-5PMRandom FractionColorado - Music Lower Level
Saturday 5PM-6PMGargantia on the Verdurous PlanetMichigan - Anime
Saturday 5PM-6PMClosed-Set for Art AuctionStage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 5PM-6PMSpotlight Table - CrowD GameSMore Play to Win games from our Marvelous Friends at CrowD GameS. Winter Queen, #ArtBox, and Deep State: New World Order join our Play to Win line up. CrowD GameS also donated copies of Ganesha, Enigma Beyond Code and Windmill Cozy Stories for our DemiCon Game Library.Wisconsin A Board Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 5PM-6PMCrypt of the Devil Lich Part 2: A D&D 5th edition Adventure8 Slots available A team of Powerful heroes continues their trip through the devil lich’s crypt in search for clues. Can you uncover the plot which the devil lich will use to destroy your world? Preconstructed 15th level characters available. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 5PM-6PMBeth Kinderman and the Player CharactersColorado - Music Lower Level
Saturday 6PM-7PMCowboy BebopMichigan - Anime
Saturday 6PM-7PMCrypt of the Devil Lich Part 2: A D&D 5th edition Adventure8 Slots available A team of Powerful heroes continues their trip through the devil lich’s crypt in search for clues. Can you uncover the plot which the devil lich will use to destroy your world? Preconstructed 15th level characters available. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 6PM-7PMArt AuctionStage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 6PM-7PMMicrophone MisfitzColorado - Music Lower Level
Saturday 7PM-8PMGalaxy Express 999Michigan - Anime
Saturday 8PM-9PMGalaxy Express 999Michigan - Anime
Saturday 8PM-9PMCrypt of the Devil Lich Part 3: A D&D 5e Adventure8 Slots available - The final showdown with some of the Lich’s most powerful allies lays before you. Will your team stop this evil villain from escaping her prison and destroying your world? The exciting conclusion to the Crypt of the Devil Lich. Preconstructed 15th level characters available. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 9PM-10PMCrypt of the Devil Lich Part 3: A D&D 5e Adventure8 Slots available - The final showdown with some of the Lich’s most powerful allies lays before you. Will your team stop this evil villain from escaping her prison and destroying your world? The exciting conclusion to the Crypt of the Devil Lich. Preconstructed 15th level characters available. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 9PM-10PMKickstarter Big Box GamesThis demo will introduce you to some of the amazing shelf bending games launched on Kickstarter in the past couple of years including: Oceans, Castles of Mad King Ludwig – Collector’s Edition, Foundations of Rome, Cleopatra and the Society of Architects - Deluxe Edition, Dwellings of Eldervale, and Return to Dark Tower.Wisconsin A Board Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 10PM-11PMPlanet Express Trivia: Great News, Everyone!Missouri - Lower Level
Saturday 10PM-11PMCrypt of the Devil Lich Part 3: A D&D 5e Adventure8 Slots available - The final showdown with some of the Lich’s most powerful allies lays before you. Will your team stop this evil villain from escaping her prison and destroying your world? The exciting conclusion to the Crypt of the Devil Lich. Preconstructed 15th level characters available. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Saturday 11PM-12AMCrypt of the Devil Lich Part 3: A D&D 5e Adventure8 Slots available - The final showdown with some of the Lich’s most powerful allies lays before you. Will your team stop this evil villain from escaping her prison and destroying your world? The exciting conclusion to the Crypt of the Devil Lich. Preconstructed 15th level characters available. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Sunday 10AM-11AMCamel Up! Board GameA fun game of Camel Racing. You’ll have multiple opportunities to bet on which camel will win the current leg, which will come in second, which camel will win the overall race and even which camel will come in last. The sooner you bet the more you make…assuming you guess correctly and your camel doesn’t end up on the bottom of a stack. Yes, that’s right the camels stack on top of each other. Oh, and watch out for the Crazy Camels which can carry your winning camel the wrong way! 8 slots available.Wisconsin A Board Gaming-Lower Level
Sunday 10AM-11AMPrismatic Invitation SJ-DC-SYL-01 A D&D 5e Adventurer’s League Adventure14 slots available You must help a mysterious wildspace being from the Scholars of Syl Cimura investigate the meaning of magic and possibly existence itself! A 4-hour Spelljammer Adventure for Tier 1 characters. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Sunday 11AM-12PMClosed for BrassGears RehearsalStage Programming - Main floor
Sunday 11AM-12PMKids on BroomsPlayers: 4 to 6 - Brian Keller Game Master Description: You have seen the best the world has to offer on the silver screen plastered like you’re a Wizard Larry... I mean. H... But you aren’t from the best school, and you know only a little hedge magic what are you to do. Where do you belong? Can you do more? Can you be more the little witch in school. Can you be a full blown Wizard In training... Only you can find out in this adventure for all ages and skill levels. Come one, come all to find out What the Wizards secret is. All rules will be taught at the table... in this Family friendly adventure. This is an intro adventure for people that have never played the system to someone who is familiar with the system rules. All rules will be taught at the table … adventure good for preteen to adults. Bring yourself and a good sense of humor, anything else from character sheets to dice can be provided. Wisconsin C RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Sunday 11AM-12PMPrismatic Invitation SJ-DC-SYL-01 A D&D 5e Adventurer’s League Adventure14 slots available You must help a mysterious wildspace being from the Scholars of Syl Cimura investigate the meaning of magic and possibly existence itself! A 4-hour Spelljammer Adventure for Tier 1 characters. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Sunday 11AM-12PMViewer's ChoiceMichigan - Anime
Sunday 12PM-1PMKids on BroomsPlayers: 4 to 6 - Brian Keller Game Master Description: You have seen the best the world has to offer on the silver screen plastered like you’re a Wizard Larry... I mean. H... But you aren’t from the best school, and you know only a little hedge magic what are you to do. Where do you belong? Can you do more? Can you be more the little witch in school. Can you be a full blown Wizard In training... Only you can find out in this adventure for all ages and skill levels. Come one, come all to find out What the Wizards secret is. All rules will be taught at the table... in this Family friendly adventure. This is an intro adventure for people that have never played the system to someone who is familiar with the system rules. All rules will be taught at the table … adventure good for preteen to adults. Bring yourself and a good sense of humor, anything else from character sheets to dice can be provided. Wisconsin C RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Sunday 12PM-1PMPrismatic Invitation SJ-DC-SYL-01 A D&D 5e Adventurer’s League Adventure14 slots available You must help a mysterious wildspace being from the Scholars of Syl Cimura investigate the meaning of magic and possibly existence itself! A 4-hour Spelljammer Adventure for Tier 1 characters. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Sunday 12PM-1PMViewer's ChoiceMichigan - Anime
Sunday 12PM-1PMFlamecraft Board GameYou are a Flamekeeper, skilled in the art of conversing with the artisan dragons (smaller magically talented dragons, not the larger destructive kind), placing them in a home befitting their talents and using enchantments to entice them to make wonderful items. Your reputation will grow as you aid the dragons and shopkeepers. The Flamekeeper with the most reputation will be known as the Master of Flamecraft. Five slots available.Wisconsin A Board Gaming-Lower Level
Sunday 1PM-2PMKids on BroomsPlayers: 4 to 6 - Brian Keller Game Master Description: You have seen the best the world has to offer on the silver screen plastered like you’re a Wizard Larry... I mean. H... But you aren’t from the best school, and you know only a little hedge magic what are you to do. Where do you belong? Can you do more? Can you be more the little witch in school. Can you be a full blown Wizard In training... Only you can find out in this adventure for all ages and skill levels. Come one, come all to find out What the Wizards secret is. All rules will be taught at the table... in this Family friendly adventure. This is an intro adventure for people that have never played the system to someone who is familiar with the system rules. All rules will be taught at the table … adventure good for preteen to adults. Bring yourself and a good sense of humor, anything else from character sheets to dice can be provided. Wisconsin C RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Sunday 1PM-2PMPrismatic Invitation SJ-DC-SYL-01 A D&D 5e Adventurer’s League Adventure14 slots available You must help a mysterious wildspace being from the Scholars of Syl Cimura investigate the meaning of magic and possibly existence itself! A 4-hour Spelljammer Adventure for Tier 1 characters. Wisconsin B RPG Gaming-Lower Level
Sunday 1PM-2PMViewer's ChoiceMichigan - Anime
Adam StempleFriday 10PM-11PMAdam Stemple (10:30-11:30)(Adam Stemple)Colorado - Music Lower Level
Saturday 6PM-7PMGreat DebateIt’s the future and humanity has a starbase away from Earth. Is it governed like Deep Space 9, Babylon 5 - or what does this new world away look like?(Adam Stemple, Amanda Alexander, Danelle Callahan)Missouri - Lower Level
Saturday 7PM-8PMGreat DebateIt’s the future and humanity has a starbase away from Earth. Is it governed like Deep Space 9, Babylon 5 - or what does this new world away look like?(Adam Stemple, Amanda Alexander, Danelle Callahan)Missouri - Lower Level
Adam WhitlatchSaturday 10AM-11AMIowa in SFSeveral SF writers, from Jules Verne to Gene Roddenberry and more, have mentioned the Hawkeye State. Panelists celebrate these writers, and discuss how Iowa might figure into future SF stories.(Adam Whitlatch, Lettie Prell, Steven Southard)Illinois - Lower Level
Saturday 11AM-12PMOld Time Radio(Adam Whitlatch, Mitch Thompson)Missouri - Lower Level
Saturday 12PM-1PMCan Writers Benefit From Being Editors?Writers often form bad opinions, then stereotypes, about editors. What happens when writers grab the blue pencil themselves? If you tried editing others’ manuscripts, might it improve your own writing?(Adam Whitlatch, Steven Southard)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 2PM-3PMGunpla 101Have you ever wanted to get into model building but felt overwhelmed by all the glue and painting? Gunpla (Gundam plastic model kits) snap together easily with kits for all skill levels and look great right out of the box. Join us for this entry-level workshop and take home your very own Strike Gundam model. Materials Fee: $10 No tools required. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.(Adam Whitlatch)Workshops- Room 123
Saturday 3PM-4PMGunpla 101Have you ever wanted to get into model building but felt overwhelmed by all the glue and painting? Gunpla (Gundam plastic model kits) snap together easily with kits for all skill levels and look great right out of the box. Join us for this entry-level workshop and take home your very own Strike Gundam model. Materials Fee: $10 No tools required. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.(Adam Whitlatch)Workshops- Room 123
Saturday 6PM-7PMAdam Whitlatch Reading(Adam Whitlatch)Kansas - Lower Level
Sunday 1PM-2PMAuthors Read Mean ReviewsAuthors Adam Whitlatch and David Pedersen read mean reviews. Join authors David J. Pedersen and Adam Whitlatch as they read mean reviews and share encounters with rude people at conventions in this hilarious panel. It's like "Celebrities Read Mean Tweets" but for authors. Come for the laughs and stay for the fun!(Adam Whitlatch, David Pedersen)Illinois - Lower Level
Alan KoslowSaturday 1PM-2PMChristian NationalismChristian Nationalism is theocracy. It is to Christianity what fascism is to capitalism. What is Christian Nationalism, how did it get to be so popular, and what can we do about it?(Alan Koslow, Robert Cook)Nebraska - Lower Level
Sunday 2PM-3PMQrazy Qult of Q-AnonThe Q-Anon conspiracy cult is a modern political/religious phenomena like no other. Its origin and dogma are weird and disturbing — and not in a good way. Let's talk about how it came about, its obsession with conspiracies, and what its doing to our demcoracy.(Alan Koslow, Robert Cook)Kansas - Lower Level
Amanda AlexanderFriday 9PM-10PMNaughty Nerds Cabaret (18+)If you've ever been curious about burlesque, come join Des Moines' local nerdlesque troupe as they talk about the art of striptease and how to make it nerdy. This panel is 18+ only.(Amanda Alexander, Erin Wickering, Gary Wickering)Nebraska - Lower Level
Saturday 4PM-5PMDoctor Who Discussion(Amanda Alexander, Cory Hug)Missouri - Lower Level
Saturday 6PM-7PMGreat DebateIt’s the future and humanity has a starbase away from Earth. Is it governed like Deep Space 9, Babylon 5 - or what does this new world away look like?(Adam Stemple, Amanda Alexander, Danelle Callahan)Missouri - Lower Level
Saturday 7PM-8PMGreat DebateIt’s the future and humanity has a starbase away from Earth. Is it governed like Deep Space 9, Babylon 5 - or what does this new world away look like?(Adam Stemple, Amanda Alexander, Danelle Callahan)Missouri - Lower Level
Sunday 11AM-12PMSupernatural, Why We Love It(Amanda Alexander, Eric Coleman, Lizzie Crowe)Nebraska - Lower Level
Amanda Arthur-StrussFriday 7PM-8PMOpening Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Friday 8PM-9PMOpening Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Friday 9PM-10PMMeet Mandi and Joe-Whiskey and ChatCome, meet and chat with DemiCon DMSFFS Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award Winners Mandi Arthur-Struss and Joe Struss. Mandi will talk about and show via photos/video some of their fun DemiCon/SF Convention experiences while Joe chimes in on the discussion as he hands out whiskey samples and plays LoFi music. If you haven't been to DemiCon before this is a marvelous opportunity to meet new friends and find out about DemiCon/DMSFFS.(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Joe Struss)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Friday 10PM-11PMMeet Mandi and Joe-Whiskey and ChatCome, meet and chat with DemiCon DMSFFS Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award Winners Mandi Arthur-Struss and Joe Struss. Mandi will talk about and show via photos/video some of their fun DemiCon/SF Convention experiences while Joe chimes in on the discussion as he hands out whiskey samples and plays LoFi music. If you haven't been to DemiCon before this is a marvelous opportunity to meet new friends and find out about DemiCon/DMSFFS.(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Joe Struss)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Saturday 9AM-10AMCelebrating Banned Books--We will be taking a walk through the years as we look at those books that have gotten the honor of being banned including many science fiction and fantasy books. As well as discussion why they were banned. Also come and get your list of currently banned books so you can supplement your reading plans.(Amanda Arthur-Struss)Nebraska - Lower Level
Saturday 12PM-1PMMandi and Joe's Favorite TICC ChoreographyMandi and Joe review some of their favorite TICC dancing and fight choreography which they created. Relive some past family-friendly TICC performances including main stage TICC, on-the-road TICC and even TICC after dark. No dance experience necessary. Heck- I mean some of the performers that Mandi and Joe worked with didn't have any either.(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Joe Struss)Nebraska - Lower Level
Saturday 1PM-2PMStage PropsStage props are that little bit of extra that bring your masquerade entry to life. It could be a sword. It could be a fantastical creature. It could be… whatever your imagination creates. The panelists, all successful costumers and creators, will guide you through the creation, alteration, and presentation of stage props.(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Michelle Clark, Susan Eisenhour)Bennigan's - Costuming
Saturday 4PM-5PMGOH Discussion(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 10PM-11PMWatercolor, Wine, and Whimsey: Create Your MasterpieceCreate Your Masterpiece--Let your creative juices flow as you paint at your own leisure. Mr. and Mrs. Fogg will be hosting this fun event where Mrs. Fogg will help guide your watercolor artistry and Mr. Fogg will be handing out samples of his best second-hand wine. Juices and other non-alcohoic sundries will also be available.(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Joe Struss)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Saturday 11PM-12AMWatercolor, Wine, and Whimsey: Create Your MasterpieceCreate Your Masterpiece--Let your creative juices flow as you paint at your own leisure. Mr. and Mrs. Fogg will be hosting this fun event where Mrs. Fogg will help guide your watercolor artistry and Mr. Fogg will be handing out samples of his best second-hand wine. Juices and other non-alcohoic sundries will also be available.(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Joe Struss)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Sunday 11AM-12PMIntrovert Book Club: 2nd ChapterCome in and quietly read your book amonst your other introverts. In the last five minutes of the panel- if you choose, you can share the book you are reading and what you like about it though this is totally optional. 1st and 2nd chapter buttons will be awarded to participants.(Amanda Arthur-Struss)Missouri - Lower Level
Sunday 3PM-4PMClosing Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Artemis GamingFriday 4PM-5PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Friday 5PM-6PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Friday 6PM-7PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Friday 7PM-8PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Friday 8PM-9PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Friday 9PM-10PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Saturday 9AM-10AMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Saturday 10AM-11AMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Saturday 11AM-12PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Saturday 12PM-1PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Saturday 1PM-2PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Saturday 2PM-3PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Saturday 3PM-4PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Saturday 4PM-5PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Saturday 5PM-6PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Saturday 6PM-7PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Saturday 7PM-8PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Saturday 8PM-9PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Saturday 9PM-10PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Sunday 9AM-10AMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Sunday 10AM-11AMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Sunday 11AM-12PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Sunday 12PM-1PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Sunday 1PM-2PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Sunday 2PM-3PMArtemis GamingArtemis is for anyone who watched Star Trek and dreamed of what it would be like to sit on the bridge of a star ship. Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator, where several players are together in one room (“bridge”), all working together. Choose your workstation from the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. One player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn’t have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.(Artemis Gaming)Bennigan's - Artemis Gaming
Barony of Coeur d'EnnuiSaturday 4PM-5PMSociety for Creative Anachronism: What the Heck is That?Have you ever wondered what life was like in the Middle Ages? Had an urge to fight in armor? Wanted to learn new and uncommon crafts? Come learn about SCA! We focus on pre-1600s combat, crafts, and culture. Can't make it to our panel? Come talk to us at our community table!(Barony of Coeur d'Ennui)Illinois - Lower Level
Brandy StarkSaturday 2PM-3PMUpcycled ArtArtists who do upcycle come and talk about repurposing items. How does it work and why do we do it?(Brandy Stark, Lizzie Crowe)Illinois - Lower Level
Saturday 4PM-5PMWire Wrapping DemonstrationBrandy Stark has been working with wire wrapping since 1995. Her first art show was in 1997 where she sold out. Since then, she has won numerous awards for her wire sculpture at a variety of venues. Stark wraps, weaves, and ties metal into fantastic forms such as dragons, mermaids, and other mythical creations. She also adds upcycled items to each piece as a way to make a statement on our throwaway culture and to note that everything still has a purpose, even one that is different from its original design.(Brandy Stark)Workshops- Room 123
Saturday 7PM-8PMGhosts in SpaceBrandy Stark has been a Paranormal investigator since 1997 and her team, the SPIRITS of St Petersburg, recently was listed as the longest running paranormal team in the Tampa Bay area in the book "Oldest Tampa Bay." Come and talk about paranormal investigation, your paranormal experiences, and ponder the esoteric question: if someone dies in space can they produce a ghost? Are there alien ghosts? If so, how come we haven't heard of them?(Brandy Stark)Illinois - Lower Level
Bruce HinterleitnerFriday 5PM-6PMWow Worthy MasksNo doubt about it. Masks are important to masquerade and cosplay. Exactly how are they constructed? This panel will explore several different techniques used to create masks. Included are papier mâché, EVA foam, Celluclay, latex, fabric, 3D printing, and leather. Modification of purchased masks will also be addressed. Many pretties will be on hand for your oohing and aahing pleasure.(Bruce Hinterleitner, Nate Farmer, Susan Eisenhour)Bennigan's - Costuming
Bryon StumpSaturday 7PM-8PMLightsaberpaloozaHas the Force been nagging at you to purchase a lightsaber? Come and talk to us, a couple of recent Star Wars converts, about collecting lightsabers. We'll talk about some of the places to buy a saber, what's on the market, how to take care of and feed your lightsaber, and even some of the basics of custom design, display, and using your lightsaber. Sith, Grey Jedi or Yoda Follower, this is a panel you don't want to miss.(Bryon Stump, Catherine Schaff-Stump)Kansas - Lower Level
Carter AllenFriday 5PM-6PMKaiju: Monster Movies We Know and Love(Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Lizzie Crowe)Nebraska - Lower Level
Friday 7PM-8PMOpening Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Friday 8PM-9PMOpening Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 10AM-11AMEctyron vs. Des Moines(Carter Allen, Tyler Allen)Missouri - Lower Level
Saturday 4PM-5PMGOH Discussion(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Sunday 2PM-3PMMake Your Own Comics(Carter Allen)Illinois - Lower Level
Sunday 3PM-4PMClosing Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Catherine Schaff-StumpSaturday 9AM-10AMCatherine Schaff-Stump Reading(Catherine Schaff-Stump)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 7PM-8PMLightsaberpaloozaHas the Force been nagging at you to purchase a lightsaber? Come and talk to us, a couple of recent Star Wars converts, about collecting lightsabers. We'll talk about some of the places to buy a saber, what's on the market, how to take care of and feed your lightsaber, and even some of the basics of custom design, display, and using your lightsaber. Sith, Grey Jedi or Yoda Follower, this is a panel you don't want to miss.(Bryon Stump, Catherine Schaff-Stump)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 9PM-10PMSelf PublishingSelf-publishing has never been easier to do, or been more acceptable in the writing world. Come to this panel to talk about ideas of how to get your work out there. We'll focus on the pros and cons of self-publishing, as well as the many ways to do it, and the ways to make your projects look professional. Finally, we'll talk about the many different modalities of self-publishing in today's high tech world.(Catherine Schaff-Stump)Illinois - Lower Level
Charlotte NeubauerSaturday 5PM-6PMFandom TriviaA category style trivia game, including questions, puzzles, and word games based on several big screen fandoms.(Charlotte Neubauer, Michelle Crowley)Illinois - Lower Level
Saturday 6PM-7PMFandom TriviaA category style trivia game, including questions, puzzles, and word games based on several big screen fandoms.(Charlotte Neubauer, Michelle Crowley)Illinois - Lower Level
Cory HugSaturday 4PM-5PMDoctor Who Discussion(Amanda Alexander, Cory Hug)Missouri - Lower Level
Sunday 2PM-3PMDMSFFS MeetingLearn about Des Moines Science Fiction & Fantasy Society, the organization behind DemiCon.(Cory Hug, Craig Leabhart, Karen Swick, Les Roth, Nate Farmer)Missouri - Lower Level
Craig LeabhartSaturday 5PM-6PMCocktails from the Galactic CruiserEnjoy cocktails prepared by your pursers Suzan Leabhart and Craig Leabhart. Cocktails will be from the far edges of the galaxy and feature ingredients exotic and familiar.(Craig Leabhart, Susan Leabhart)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Sunday 2PM-3PMDMSFFS MeetingLearn about Des Moines Science Fiction & Fantasy Society, the organization behind DemiCon.(Cory Hug, Craig Leabhart, Karen Swick, Les Roth, Nate Farmer)Missouri - Lower Level
Dan GardnerSaturday 7PM-8PMOpen Drumming CircleOpen drumming circle. Drums and accompaniment welcome.(Dan Gardner)Nebraska - Lower Level
Saturday 11PM-12AMOpen FilkingInformal filking /singing/playing together time.(Dan Gardner)Missouri - Lower Level
Sunday 12PM-1PMOpen Dulcimer TimeA time for playing/ following along together for anyone with the focus on the Lap Dulcimer.(Dan Gardner)Nebraska - Lower Level
Danelle CallahanSaturday 6PM-7PMGreat DebateIt’s the future and humanity has a starbase away from Earth. Is it governed like Deep Space 9, Babylon 5 - or what does this new world away look like?(Adam Stemple, Amanda Alexander, Danelle Callahan)Missouri - Lower Level
Saturday 7PM-8PMGreat DebateIt’s the future and humanity has a starbase away from Earth. Is it governed like Deep Space 9, Babylon 5 - or what does this new world away look like?(Adam Stemple, Amanda Alexander, Danelle Callahan)Missouri - Lower Level
Dani RothSaturday 11AM-12PMLighting Up Costumes and PropsLes and Dani will dive into the light effects used in costuming and presentation. Be prepared to be enlightened!(Dani Roth, Les Roth)Bennigan's - Costuming
Daniel MohrFriday 10PM-11PMConversation with Wolfie(Daniel Mohr)Nebraska - Lower Level
Saturday 10PM-11PMUnknown Panel(Daniel Mohr)Nebraska - Lower Level
David PedersenFriday 6PM-7PMAI Meets SFChatGPT generates passable stories now. What happens when it learns to write SF as well as the best human authors? What about when it writes better than humans can?(David Pedersen, Jan Gephardt, Steven Southard)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 2PM-3PMRole of Science Fiction and Fantasy in Predicting and Shaping the FutureJoin us for a thrilling panel discussion on "The Role of Science Fiction and Fantasy in Predicting and Shaping the Future". From the prescient visions of Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clark to the mind-bending speculations of Philip K. Dick, science fiction and fantasy have long been a playground for imagining possible futures. But how much influence do these stories have on the world around us? Can science fiction truly shape the future, or is it just a reflection of our present fears and desires?(David Pedersen, Jan Gephardt)Missouri - Lower Level
Sunday 1PM-2PMAuthors Read Mean ReviewsAuthors Adam Whitlatch and David Pedersen read mean reviews. Join authors David J. Pedersen and Adam Whitlatch as they read mean reviews and share encounters with rude people at conventions in this hilarious panel. It's like "Celebrities Read Mean Tweets" but for authors. Come for the laughs and stay for the fun!(Adam Whitlatch, David Pedersen)Illinois - Lower Level
Edwin DaneSaturday 12PM-1PMSteampunk in Space(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Susan Leabhart)Missouri - Lower Level
Saturday 1PM-2PMBounty Hunters GuildVisit your local Bounty Hunter’s Guild representative today to have your enemies (or friends) apprehended by our ragged crew of trackers, mercenaries, and all around ne’re-do-wells. For a price, your bounty can be brought in warm… or cold. All proceeds go to charity. (Edwin Dane)Lobby - Main Floor
Saturday 2PM-3PMBounty Hunters GuildVisit your local Bounty Hunter’s Guild representative today to have your enemies (or friends) apprehended by our ragged crew of trackers, mercenaries, and all around ne’re-do-wells. For a price, your bounty can be brought in warm… or cold. All proceeds go to charity. (Edwin Dane)Lobby - Main Floor
Saturday 3PM-4PMBounty Hunters GuildVisit your local Bounty Hunter’s Guild representative today to have your enemies (or friends) apprehended by our ragged crew of trackers, mercenaries, and all around ne’re-do-wells. For a price, your bounty can be brought in warm… or cold. All proceeds go to charity. (Edwin Dane)Lobby - Main Floor
Saturday 10PM-11PMHorror PanelJoin the Fright Club and hosts of the Hell Razor Handle Bar podcast as they discuss classic and current horror movies as well as TV programs in the horror genre.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Marcie Brightwell, Robert Uy)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 11PM-12AMHorror PanelJoin the Fright Club and hosts of the Hell Razor Handle Bar podcast as they discuss classic and current horror movies as well as TV programs in the horror genre.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Marcie Brightwell, Robert Uy)Kansas - Lower Level
Sunday 12PM-1PMBrassGears Adventure Radio Presents “Uranus Strikes Back!”The sequel to “Uranus Attacks!” Snap O’Grady and his steampunk cohorts travel to Uranus to fight a new and dangerous threat. Listen to this original radio presentation complete with an entertaining cast and sound effects.(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Molly Ketchum, RJ Lundgren, Robert Uy)Stage Programming - Main floor
Sunday 1PM-2PMBrassGears Adventure Radio Presents “Uranus Strikes Back!”The sequel to “Uranus Attacks!” Snap O’Grady and his steampunk cohorts travel to Uranus to fight a new and dangerous threat. Listen to this original radio presentation complete with an entertaining cast and sound effects.(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Molly Ketchum, RJ Lundgren, Robert Uy)Stage Programming - Main floor
Eric ColemanFriday 5PM-6PMKaiju: Monster Movies We Know and Love(Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Lizzie Crowe)Nebraska - Lower Level
Friday 7PM-8PMOpening Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Friday 8PM-9PMOpening Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Friday 9PM-10PMCheshire Moon(Eric Coleman, Lizzie Crowe)Stage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 4PM-5PMGOH Discussion(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Sunday 11AM-12PMSupernatural, Why We Love It(Amanda Alexander, Eric Coleman, Lizzie Crowe)Nebraska - Lower Level
Sunday 3PM-4PMClosing Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Erin CaseySaturday 1PM-2PMFantasy/Sci-Fi World BuildingEver wanted to write or create your own fantasy world? Join Author Erin Casey for a discussion about worldbuilding. Learn how to build your worlds from the ground up and add in cultures, creatures, magic, and more! (Erin Casey)Illinois - Lower Level
Saturday 4PM-5PMErin Casey Reading(Erin Casey)Nebraska - Lower Level
Sunday 10AM-11AMCreating Magical SystemsAre you a fantasy writer or DM wanting to create your own magic systems? Join Author Erin Casey to learn both the elements and types of magic systems and how to invent one specific to your world. (Erin Casey)Missouri - Lower Level
Erin WickeringFriday 9PM-10PMNaughty Nerds Cabaret (18+)If you've ever been curious about burlesque, come join Des Moines' local nerdlesque troupe as they talk about the art of striptease and how to make it nerdy. This panel is 18+ only.(Amanda Alexander, Erin Wickering, Gary Wickering)Nebraska - Lower Level
Saturday 8PM-9PMHor-RIFF-ic Productions: Riff-Along (Friday the 13th - Part 2)Your perennial favorite cut-ups the Slasher's are back for another Riff-Along watch session. Following last year we're continuing on the Friday the 13th journey with Part 2! You'll laugh yourself TO DEATH!(Erin Wickering, Gary Wickering)Nebraska - Lower Level
Saturday 9PM-10PMHor-RIFF-ic Productions: Riff-Along (Friday the 13th - Part 2)Your perennial favorite cut-ups the Slasher's are back for another Riff-Along watch session. Following last year we're continuing on the Friday the 13th journey with Part 2! You'll laugh yourself TO DEATH!(Erin Wickering, Gary Wickering)Nebraska - Lower Level
Sunday 10AM-11AMDivergent Mindfulness HourHealing is for everyone, and mindfulness can be a great way to start or progress your healing journey. Join for an hour of mindfulness instruction, practice and discussion in a safe and loving space. Erin is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and the founder of Seva Mindfulness.(Erin Wickering)Kansas - Lower Level
Gary WickeringFriday 9PM-10PMNaughty Nerds Cabaret (18+)If you've ever been curious about burlesque, come join Des Moines' local nerdlesque troupe as they talk about the art of striptease and how to make it nerdy. This panel is 18+ only.(Amanda Alexander, Erin Wickering, Gary Wickering)Nebraska - Lower Level
Saturday 8PM-9PMHor-RIFF-ic Productions: Riff-Along (Friday the 13th - Part 2)Your perennial favorite cut-ups the Slasher's are back for another Riff-Along watch session. Following last year we're continuing on the Friday the 13th journey with Part 2! You'll laugh yourself TO DEATH!(Erin Wickering, Gary Wickering)Nebraska - Lower Level
Saturday 9PM-10PMHor-RIFF-ic Productions: Riff-Along (Friday the 13th - Part 2)Your perennial favorite cut-ups the Slasher's are back for another Riff-Along watch session. Following last year we're continuing on the Friday the 13th journey with Part 2! You'll laugh yourself TO DEATH!(Erin Wickering, Gary Wickering)Nebraska - Lower Level
Jan GephardtFriday 6PM-7PMAI Meets SFChatGPT generates passable stories now. What happens when it learns to write SF as well as the best human authors? What about when it writes better than humans can?(David Pedersen, Jan Gephardt, Steven Southard)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 2PM-3PMRole of Science Fiction and Fantasy in Predicting and Shaping the FutureJoin us for a thrilling panel discussion on "The Role of Science Fiction and Fantasy in Predicting and Shaping the Future". From the prescient visions of Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clark to the mind-bending speculations of Philip K. Dick, science fiction and fantasy have long been a playground for imagining possible futures. But how much influence do these stories have on the world around us? Can science fiction truly shape the future, or is it just a reflection of our present fears and desires?(David Pedersen, Jan Gephardt)Missouri - Lower Level
Saturday 3PM-4PMPandemics Through History, Their Effects on LiteratureCOVID-19 wasn’t the first pandemic, and the earlier ones sparked numerous stories throughout history. Panelists cite examples, and consider fictional diseases you could write about.(Jan Gephardt, Steven Southard)Missouri - Lower Level
Sunday 12PM-1PMGadgets in SFThanks for the physics lesson about how your ray gun works, but can we get on with the story? Panelists reveal how they balance technology descriptions against the need to tell a good tale.(Jan Gephardt, Steven Southard)Missouri - Lower Level
Sunday 1PM-2PMWho Will We Meet in Space?What types of life will we encounter? Will we find intelligent life among the starts?(Jan Gephardt, Rachel Auckes)Kansas - Lower Level
Jeanette RothFriday 9PM-10PMHall Costume(Jeanette Roth)Lobby - Main Floor
Friday 10PM-11PMHall Costume(Jeanette Roth)Lobby - Main Floor
Friday 11PM-12AMHall Costume(Jeanette Roth)Lobby - Main Floor
Saturday 12PM-1PMMasquerade/Cosplay Meeting (12-12:30pm)(Jeanette Roth)Stage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 1PM-2PMTech Rehearsals (12:30-4pm)(Jeanette Roth)Stage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 2PM-3PMTech Rehearsals (12:30-4pm)(Jeanette Roth)Stage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 3PM-4PMTech Rehearsals (12:30-4pm)(Jeanette Roth)Stage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 7PM-8PMClosed-Set for Masquerade(Jeanette Roth)Stage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 8PM-9PMMasquerade/Cosplay(Jeanette Roth)Stage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 9PM-10PMMasquerade/Cosplay(Jeanette Roth)Stage Programming - Main floor
Jeff MowenSaturday 2PM-3PMSpace Escape Room LARPStuck on a hurtling starship with a mysterious cargo- your group must solve a series of puzzles and situations in order to not be trapped forever. Participants must act in character in order to receive hints on how to solve the puzzles. Mini-escape room with sci-fi/fantasy theme. (Jeff Mowen, Joe Struss, Owen Reynolds)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 3PM-4PMSpace Escape Room LARPStuck on a hurtling starship with a mysterious cargo- your group must solve a series of puzzles and situations in order to not be trapped forever. Participants must act in character in order to receive hints on how to solve the puzzles. Mini-escape room with sci-fi/fantasy theme. (Jeff Mowen, Joe Struss, Owen Reynolds)Kansas - Lower Level
Jerry LynchSaturday 6PM-7PMTiki Time: Vintage CocktailsStep back to the 1940’s and 50’s with some retro cocktails. Taking some inspiration from the original Trader Vic’s, Jerry started bartending 70 years ago even having his own jazz nightclub in the late 50’s and early 60’s. We will make several cocktails for participants to sample and taste, while Jerry explains techniques and tells some great stories from the past. This is an over 21 panel. The first 8 attendees will receive a tiki glass with full cocktail of choice and the tastings of 6 cocktails. Additional attendees may watch and listen(Jerry Lynch, Kelli Lynch, Petra Lau)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Saturday 7PM-8PMTiki Time: Vintage CocktailsStep back to the 1940’s and 50’s with some retro cocktails. Taking some inspiration from the original Trader Vic’s, Jerry started bartending 70 years ago even having his own jazz nightclub in the late 50’s and early 60’s. We will make several cocktails for participants to sample and taste, while Jerry explains techniques and tells some great stories from the past. This is an over 21 panel. The first 8 attendees will receive a tiki glass with full cocktail of choice and the tastings of 6 cocktails. Additional attendees may watch and listen(Jerry Lynch, Kelli Lynch, Petra Lau)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Jim BoydFriday 9PM-10PMStar Trek DiscussionCome talk all things Star Trek! (Jim Boyd)Kansas - Lower Level
Joe StrussFriday 7PM-8PMOpening Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Friday 8PM-9PMOpening Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Friday 9PM-10PMMeet Mandi and Joe-Whiskey and ChatCome, meet and chat with DemiCon DMSFFS Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award Winners Mandi Arthur-Struss and Joe Struss. Mandi will talk about and show via photos/video some of their fun DemiCon/SF Convention experiences while Joe chimes in on the discussion as he hands out whiskey samples and plays LoFi music. If you haven't been to DemiCon before this is a marvelous opportunity to meet new friends and find out about DemiCon/DMSFFS.(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Joe Struss)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Friday 10PM-11PMMeet Mandi and Joe-Whiskey and ChatCome, meet and chat with DemiCon DMSFFS Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award Winners Mandi Arthur-Struss and Joe Struss. Mandi will talk about and show via photos/video some of their fun DemiCon/SF Convention experiences while Joe chimes in on the discussion as he hands out whiskey samples and plays LoFi music. If you haven't been to DemiCon before this is a marvelous opportunity to meet new friends and find out about DemiCon/DMSFFS.(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Joe Struss)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Saturday 10AM-11AMLaserdisks, Cassettes, and Reel-to-Reel, Oh MyThis panel will looks at and demonstrate older media styles such as laserdisks, cassettes, reel-to-reel and vinyl records then look at why people might still like them and collect them.(Joe Struss)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 11AM-12PMBasic Japanese for Watching AnimeJoe-san Struss who is a third year online student at Coto Academy in Tokyo goes over some basic Japanese words or phrases that you can learn for use in watching anime.(Joe Struss)Nebraska - Lower Level
Saturday 12PM-1PMMandi and Joe's Favorite TICC ChoreographyMandi and Joe review some of their favorite TICC dancing and fight choreography which they created. Relive some past family-friendly TICC performances including main stage TICC, on-the-road TICC and even TICC after dark. No dance experience necessary. Heck- I mean some of the performers that Mandi and Joe worked with didn't have any either.(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Joe Struss)Nebraska - Lower Level
Saturday 2PM-3PMSpace Escape Room LARPStuck on a hurtling starship with a mysterious cargo- your group must solve a series of puzzles and situations in order to not be trapped forever. Participants must act in character in order to receive hints on how to solve the puzzles. Mini-escape room with sci-fi/fantasy theme. (Jeff Mowen, Joe Struss, Owen Reynolds)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 3PM-4PMSpace Escape Room LARPStuck on a hurtling starship with a mysterious cargo- your group must solve a series of puzzles and situations in order to not be trapped forever. Participants must act in character in order to receive hints on how to solve the puzzles. Mini-escape room with sci-fi/fantasy theme. (Jeff Mowen, Joe Struss, Owen Reynolds)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 4PM-5PMGOH Discussion(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 10PM-11PMWatercolor, Wine, and Whimsey: Create Your MasterpieceCreate Your Masterpiece--Let your creative juices flow as you paint at your own leisure. Mr. and Mrs. Fogg will be hosting this fun event where Mrs. Fogg will help guide your watercolor artistry and Mr. Fogg will be handing out samples of his best second-hand wine. Juices and other non-alcohoic sundries will also be available.(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Joe Struss)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Saturday 11PM-12AMWatercolor, Wine, and Whimsey: Create Your MasterpieceCreate Your Masterpiece--Let your creative juices flow as you paint at your own leisure. Mr. and Mrs. Fogg will be hosting this fun event where Mrs. Fogg will help guide your watercolor artistry and Mr. Fogg will be handing out samples of his best second-hand wine. Juices and other non-alcohoic sundries will also be available.(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Joe Struss)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Sunday 3PM-4PMClosing Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Josh BertockiSaturday 10PM-11PMHorror PanelJoin the Fright Club and hosts of the Hell Razor Handle Bar podcast as they discuss classic and current horror movies as well as TV programs in the horror genre.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Marcie Brightwell, Robert Uy)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 11PM-12AMHorror PanelJoin the Fright Club and hosts of the Hell Razor Handle Bar podcast as they discuss classic and current horror movies as well as TV programs in the horror genre.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Marcie Brightwell, Robert Uy)Kansas - Lower Level
Karen SwickSunday 2PM-3PMDMSFFS MeetingLearn about Des Moines Science Fiction & Fantasy Society, the organization behind DemiCon.(Cory Hug, Craig Leabhart, Karen Swick, Les Roth, Nate Farmer)Missouri - Lower Level
Kat PepmillerFriday 4PM-5PMDemystifying Sewing MachinesOh those mysterious machines that join strips of fabric together! Join Rachelle and Kat as they explain the mechanics of how these wonders of technology work. They have been around for decades yet remain similar. Watch in amazement as a machine is opened up, oiled and cleaned. Learn the importance of bobbin tension. Look at machines of several different decades. Marvel at the mechanics.(Kat Pepmiller, Rachelle Hrubetz)Bennigan's - Costuming
Saturday 2PM-3PMAltering a Pattern to Fit and How to Measure Yourself CorrectlyNo body is perfect. Kat and Susan will show you how to measure yourself correctly. Then, they will show you how to read a pattern and alter it to fit you. It’s not really magic if you’ve got the courage and tools.(Kat Pepmiller, Susan Leabhart)Bennigan's - Costuming
Saturday 5PM-6PMIssues Panel: Apprropriation, Consent, Bad TasteThis panel will be an open discussion of all the tricky issues faced by costumers. Topics include cultural appropriation vs cultural appreciation; cosplay and consent; bad taste and poor judgement. Be prepared to set aside your ego and talk about the issues in a calm manner. No harassment will be allowed.(Kat Pepmiller, Michelle Clark)Bennigan's - Costuming
Kelli LynchSaturday 6PM-7PMTiki Time: Vintage CocktailsStep back to the 1940’s and 50’s with some retro cocktails. Taking some inspiration from the original Trader Vic’s, Jerry started bartending 70 years ago even having his own jazz nightclub in the late 50’s and early 60’s. We will make several cocktails for participants to sample and taste, while Jerry explains techniques and tells some great stories from the past. This is an over 21 panel. The first 8 attendees will receive a tiki glass with full cocktail of choice and the tastings of 6 cocktails. Additional attendees may watch and listen(Jerry Lynch, Kelli Lynch, Petra Lau)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Saturday 7PM-8PMTiki Time: Vintage CocktailsStep back to the 1940’s and 50’s with some retro cocktails. Taking some inspiration from the original Trader Vic’s, Jerry started bartending 70 years ago even having his own jazz nightclub in the late 50’s and early 60’s. We will make several cocktails for participants to sample and taste, while Jerry explains techniques and tells some great stories from the past. This is an over 21 panel. The first 8 attendees will receive a tiki glass with full cocktail of choice and the tastings of 6 cocktails. Additional attendees may watch and listen(Jerry Lynch, Kelli Lynch, Petra Lau)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Larry StevensSaturday 1PM-2PM2 Solar Eclipses in the USA Before DemiCon 35Yes, you heard that right. Solar eclipses have been very rare in the USA, but 2 very different eclipses occur before DemiCon 35, here's how you should plan on taking advantage of observing them and what you can expect. A free pair of "eclipse" glasses for the first 50 attendees. (Larry Stevens)Kansas - Lower Level
Les RothSaturday 10AM-11AMHow to Present Your Costume on StageYou’ve made a costume. Now what? These Master Class Costumers will guide you through what makes a masquerade entry successful. They will talk about stage movement, blocking, lighting, music selection and all the little touches that will transform a great costume into a dynamic on stage presentation. (Les Roth, Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Susan Eisenhour)Bennigan's - Costuming
Saturday 11AM-12PMLighting Up Costumes and PropsLes and Dani will dive into the light effects used in costuming and presentation. Be prepared to be enlightened!(Dani Roth, Les Roth)Bennigan's - Costuming
Sunday 2PM-3PMDMSFFS MeetingLearn about Des Moines Science Fiction & Fantasy Society, the organization behind DemiCon.(Cory Hug, Craig Leabhart, Karen Swick, Les Roth, Nate Farmer)Missouri - Lower Level
Lettie PrellFriday 6PM-7PMLettie Prell Reading(Lettie Prell)Illinois - Lower Level
Saturday 10AM-11AMIowa in SFSeveral SF writers, from Jules Verne to Gene Roddenberry and more, have mentioned the Hawkeye State. Panelists celebrate these writers, and discuss how Iowa might figure into future SF stories.(Adam Whitlatch, Lettie Prell, Steven Southard)Illinois - Lower Level
Saturday 10PM-11PMBedtime Horror and Dark Fantasy StoriesAuthors read their short tales of darkness.(Lettie Prell)Illinois - Lower Level
Sunday 10AM-11AMPast Life GameWho were you? Whether you believe in past lives or not, come play Lettie Prell’s game, and see what you might find out about yourself!(Lettie Prell)Illinois - Lower Level
Sunday 11AM-12PMInterstellar Transhuman TravelerHumans are physically too fragile to survive long-term space travel and colonization. Let's discuss how humans must evolve to be interstellar travelers.(Lettie Prell, Rachel Auckes)Kansas - Lower Level
Lizzie CroweFriday 5PM-6PMKaiju: Monster Movies We Know and Love(Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Lizzie Crowe)Nebraska - Lower Level
Friday 7PM-8PMOpening Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Friday 8PM-9PMOpening Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Friday 9PM-10PMCheshire Moon(Eric Coleman, Lizzie Crowe)Stage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 2PM-3PMUpcycled ArtArtists who do upcycle come and talk about repurposing items. How does it work and why do we do it?(Brandy Stark, Lizzie Crowe)Illinois - Lower Level
Saturday 4PM-5PMGOH Discussion(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 5PM-6PMAnime Through the Years(Lizzie Crowe)Missouri - Lower Level
Saturday 6PM-7PMStitch and Bitch(Lizzie Crowe)Workshops- Room 123
Sunday 11AM-12PMSupernatural, Why We Love It(Amanda Alexander, Eric Coleman, Lizzie Crowe)Nebraska - Lower Level
Sunday 3PM-4PMClosing Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Marcie BrightwellSaturday 10PM-11PMHorror PanelJoin the Fright Club and hosts of the Hell Razor Handle Bar podcast as they discuss classic and current horror movies as well as TV programs in the horror genre.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Marcie Brightwell, Robert Uy)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 11PM-12AMHorror PanelJoin the Fright Club and hosts of the Hell Razor Handle Bar podcast as they discuss classic and current horror movies as well as TV programs in the horror genre.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Marcie Brightwell, Robert Uy)Kansas - Lower Level
Marjean HoldenFriday 7PM-8PMOpening Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Friday 8PM-9PMOpening Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 1PM-2PMPower of the Goddess(Marjean Holden)Missouri - Lower Level
Saturday 3PM-4PMMarjean Holden Q&A(Marjean Holden)Illinois - Lower Level
Saturday 4PM-5PMGOH Discussion(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Sunday 11AM-12PMB5 Crusade and Beyond(Marjean Holden)Illinois - Lower Level
Sunday 12PM-1PMOracle Cards(Marjean Holden)Illinois - Lower Level
Sunday 3PM-4PMClosing Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Melissa HawkFriday 9PM-10PMStar Wars Trivia Episode 4Test your Star Wars knowledge and compete for a fun prize.(Melissa Hawk)Missouri - Lower Level
Michelle ClarkSaturday 1PM-2PMStage PropsStage props are that little bit of extra that bring your masquerade entry to life. It could be a sword. It could be a fantastical creature. It could be… whatever your imagination creates. The panelists, all successful costumers and creators, will guide you through the creation, alteration, and presentation of stage props.(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Michelle Clark, Susan Eisenhour)Bennigan's - Costuming
Saturday 5PM-6PMIssues Panel: Apprropriation, Consent, Bad TasteThis panel will be an open discussion of all the tricky issues faced by costumers. Topics include cultural appropriation vs cultural appreciation; cosplay and consent; bad taste and poor judgement. Be prepared to set aside your ego and talk about the issues in a calm manner. No harassment will be allowed.(Kat Pepmiller, Michelle Clark)Bennigan's - Costuming
Michelle CrowleySaturday 5PM-6PMFandom TriviaA category style trivia game, including questions, puzzles, and word games based on several big screen fandoms.(Charlotte Neubauer, Michelle Crowley)Illinois - Lower Level
Saturday 6PM-7PMFandom TriviaA category style trivia game, including questions, puzzles, and word games based on several big screen fandoms.(Charlotte Neubauer, Michelle Crowley)Illinois - Lower Level
Microphone MisfitzSaturday 8PM-9PMMicrophone Misfitz Meet and Greet(Microphone Misfitz)Kansas - Lower Level
Mitch ThompsonFriday 7PM-8PMOpening Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Friday 8PM-9PMOpening Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 11AM-12PMOld Time Radio(Adam Whitlatch, Mitch Thompson)Missouri - Lower Level
Saturday 12PM-1PMSteampunk in Space(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Susan Leabhart)Missouri - Lower Level
Saturday 4PM-5PMGOH Discussion(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Sunday 12PM-1PMBrassGears Adventure Radio Presents “Uranus Strikes Back!”The sequel to “Uranus Attacks!” Snap O’Grady and his steampunk cohorts travel to Uranus to fight a new and dangerous threat. Listen to this original radio presentation complete with an entertaining cast and sound effects.(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Molly Ketchum, RJ Lundgren, Robert Uy)Stage Programming - Main floor
Sunday 1PM-2PMBrassGears Adventure Radio Presents “Uranus Strikes Back!”The sequel to “Uranus Attacks!” Snap O’Grady and his steampunk cohorts travel to Uranus to fight a new and dangerous threat. Listen to this original radio presentation complete with an entertaining cast and sound effects.(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Molly Ketchum, RJ Lundgren, Robert Uy)Stage Programming - Main floor
Sunday 3PM-4PMClosing Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Molly KetchumSunday 12PM-1PMBrassGears Adventure Radio Presents “Uranus Strikes Back!”The sequel to “Uranus Attacks!” Snap O’Grady and his steampunk cohorts travel to Uranus to fight a new and dangerous threat. Listen to this original radio presentation complete with an entertaining cast and sound effects.(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Molly Ketchum, RJ Lundgren, Robert Uy)Stage Programming - Main floor
Sunday 1PM-2PMBrassGears Adventure Radio Presents “Uranus Strikes Back!”The sequel to “Uranus Attacks!” Snap O’Grady and his steampunk cohorts travel to Uranus to fight a new and dangerous threat. Listen to this original radio presentation complete with an entertaining cast and sound effects.(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Molly Ketchum, RJ Lundgren, Robert Uy)Stage Programming - Main floor
Nate FarmerFriday 5PM-6PMWow Worthy MasksNo doubt about it. Masks are important to masquerade and cosplay. Exactly how are they constructed? This panel will explore several different techniques used to create masks. Included are papier mâché, EVA foam, Celluclay, latex, fabric, 3D printing, and leather. Modification of purchased masks will also be addressed. Many pretties will be on hand for your oohing and aahing pleasure.(Bruce Hinterleitner, Nate Farmer, Susan Eisenhour)Bennigan's - Costuming
Sunday 2PM-3PMDMSFFS MeetingLearn about Des Moines Science Fiction & Fantasy Society, the organization behind DemiCon.(Cory Hug, Craig Leabhart, Karen Swick, Les Roth, Nate Farmer)Missouri - Lower Level
Owen ReynoldsSaturday 2PM-3PMSpace Escape Room LARPStuck on a hurtling starship with a mysterious cargo- your group must solve a series of puzzles and situations in order to not be trapped forever. Participants must act in character in order to receive hints on how to solve the puzzles. Mini-escape room with sci-fi/fantasy theme. (Jeff Mowen, Joe Struss, Owen Reynolds)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 3PM-4PMSpace Escape Room LARPStuck on a hurtling starship with a mysterious cargo- your group must solve a series of puzzles and situations in order to not be trapped forever. Participants must act in character in order to receive hints on how to solve the puzzles. Mini-escape room with sci-fi/fantasy theme. (Jeff Mowen, Joe Struss, Owen Reynolds)Kansas - Lower Level
Petra LauSaturday 6PM-7PMTiki Time: Vintage CocktailsStep back to the 1940’s and 50’s with some retro cocktails. Taking some inspiration from the original Trader Vic’s, Jerry started bartending 70 years ago even having his own jazz nightclub in the late 50’s and early 60’s. We will make several cocktails for participants to sample and taste, while Jerry explains techniques and tells some great stories from the past. This is an over 21 panel. The first 8 attendees will receive a tiki glass with full cocktail of choice and the tastings of 6 cocktails. Additional attendees may watch and listen(Jerry Lynch, Kelli Lynch, Petra Lau)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Saturday 7PM-8PMTiki Time: Vintage CocktailsStep back to the 1940’s and 50’s with some retro cocktails. Taking some inspiration from the original Trader Vic’s, Jerry started bartending 70 years ago even having his own jazz nightclub in the late 50’s and early 60’s. We will make several cocktails for participants to sample and taste, while Jerry explains techniques and tells some great stories from the past. This is an over 21 panel. The first 8 attendees will receive a tiki glass with full cocktail of choice and the tastings of 6 cocktails. Additional attendees may watch and listen(Jerry Lynch, Kelli Lynch, Petra Lau)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Pierre PettingerFriday 6PM-7PMEmbellishing Your CostumesTake your costume from meh to marvelous! We will examine the many ways to add pizzazz to your creations. Techniques will include beading, sequins, lace and ribbon; Embroidery, both hand and machine; Paint, oil pastels, dye; appliqués; distressing. Between the 4 of them, these costumers have probably done it all!(Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Susan Eisenhour, Susan Leabhart)Bennigan's - Costuming
Saturday 10AM-11AMHow to Present Your Costume on StageYou’ve made a costume. Now what? These Master Class Costumers will guide you through what makes a masquerade entry successful. They will talk about stage movement, blocking, lighting, music selection and all the little touches that will transform a great costume into a dynamic on stage presentation. (Les Roth, Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Susan Eisenhour)Bennigan's - Costuming
Saturday 4PM-5PMHow to Work with Difficult MaterialsSatin, velvet, four-way stretch velour, Lame’. We hates them, we do! Every costumer has a horror story of that one particular costume that absolutely had to be made from that icky fabric. Light the Sewing Room Buddha tea-light holder and take a deep breath. There are tricks and tips for working with difficult materials, even “snot” fabric.(Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Susan Eisenhour)Bennigan's - Costuming
Sunday 11AM-12PMOur HistoryThere has been costuming at conventions since 1939. Come explore our history and meet the pioneers in this fascinating hobby we love.(Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger)Bennigan's - Costuming
Rachel AuckesFriday 7PM-8PMOpening Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Friday 8PM-9PMOpening Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 12PM-1PMRachel Auckes Reading(Rachel Auckes)Illinois - Lower Level
Saturday 4PM-5PMGOH Discussion(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Saturday 5PM-6PMWriting Space EpicsEverything about space epics is bigger: the worlds, the characters, and the stakes. How can you write a space epic in a way readers can believe it?(Rachel Auckes)Kansas - Lower Level
Sunday 11AM-12PMInterstellar Transhuman TravelerHumans are physically too fragile to survive long-term space travel and colonization. Let's discuss how humans must evolve to be interstellar travelers.(Lettie Prell, Rachel Auckes)Kansas - Lower Level
Sunday 1PM-2PMWho Will We Meet in Space?What types of life will we encounter? Will we find intelligent life among the starts?(Jan Gephardt, Rachel Auckes)Kansas - Lower Level
Sunday 3PM-4PMClosing Ceremonies(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Carter Allen, Eric Coleman, Joe Struss, Lizzie Crowe, Marjean Holden, Mitch Thompson, Rachel Auckes)Stage Programming - Main floor
Rachel BussanSaturday 9PM-10PMYokai and Yurei: Scary Japanese StoriesPrepare to be spooked! Come for the chills, stay for the lesson in Japanese paranormal culture. PG-13, contains descriptions of violence and scary situations.(Rachel Bussan)Kansas - Lower Level
Rachelle HrubetzFriday 4PM-5PMDemystifying Sewing MachinesOh those mysterious machines that join strips of fabric together! Join Rachelle and Kat as they explain the mechanics of how these wonders of technology work. They have been around for decades yet remain similar. Watch in amazement as a machine is opened up, oiled and cleaned. Learn the importance of bobbin tension. Look at machines of several different decades. Marvel at the mechanics.(Kat Pepmiller, Rachelle Hrubetz)Bennigan's - Costuming
RJ LundgrenSunday 12PM-1PMBrassGears Adventure Radio Presents “Uranus Strikes Back!”The sequel to “Uranus Attacks!” Snap O’Grady and his steampunk cohorts travel to Uranus to fight a new and dangerous threat. Listen to this original radio presentation complete with an entertaining cast and sound effects.(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Molly Ketchum, RJ Lundgren, Robert Uy)Stage Programming - Main floor
Sunday 1PM-2PMBrassGears Adventure Radio Presents “Uranus Strikes Back!”The sequel to “Uranus Attacks!” Snap O’Grady and his steampunk cohorts travel to Uranus to fight a new and dangerous threat. Listen to this original radio presentation complete with an entertaining cast and sound effects.(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Molly Ketchum, RJ Lundgren, Robert Uy)Stage Programming - Main floor
Robert CookSaturday 1PM-2PMChristian NationalismChristian Nationalism is theocracy. It is to Christianity what fascism is to capitalism. What is Christian Nationalism, how did it get to be so popular, and what can we do about it?(Alan Koslow, Robert Cook)Nebraska - Lower Level
Sunday 2PM-3PMQrazy Qult of Q-AnonThe Q-Anon conspiracy cult is a modern political/religious phenomena like no other. Its origin and dogma are weird and disturbing — and not in a good way. Let's talk about how it came about, its obsession with conspiracies, and what its doing to our demcoracy.(Alan Koslow, Robert Cook)Kansas - Lower Level
Robert UyFriday 11PM-12AM Orckes and Trolles (11:30-12:30)(Robert Uy)Colorado - Music Lower Level
Saturday 10AM-11AMSweded Movie TrailersCome see what movie trailers our creative filmmakers came up with for this year for our space opera theme. This competition was judged before the convention by a panel of local experts, but come view all the fun and amazing entries and vote for your Fan Favorite.(Robert Uy)Nebraska - Lower Level
Saturday 10PM-11PMHorror PanelJoin the Fright Club and hosts of the Hell Razor Handle Bar podcast as they discuss classic and current horror movies as well as TV programs in the horror genre.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Marcie Brightwell, Robert Uy)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 11PM-12AMHorror PanelJoin the Fright Club and hosts of the Hell Razor Handle Bar podcast as they discuss classic and current horror movies as well as TV programs in the horror genre.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Marcie Brightwell, Robert Uy)Kansas - Lower Level
Sunday 12PM-1PMBrassGears Adventure Radio Presents “Uranus Strikes Back!”The sequel to “Uranus Attacks!” Snap O’Grady and his steampunk cohorts travel to Uranus to fight a new and dangerous threat. Listen to this original radio presentation complete with an entertaining cast and sound effects.(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Molly Ketchum, RJ Lundgren, Robert Uy)Stage Programming - Main floor
Sunday 1PM-2PMBrassGears Adventure Radio Presents “Uranus Strikes Back!”The sequel to “Uranus Attacks!” Snap O’Grady and his steampunk cohorts travel to Uranus to fight a new and dangerous threat. Listen to this original radio presentation complete with an entertaining cast and sound effects.(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Molly Ketchum, RJ Lundgren, Robert Uy)Stage Programming - Main floor
Sallie AbbaSaturday 3PM-4PMMaking the Cut: Using the Right Tools for the JobSallie will present a show and tell with her collection of cutting tools. It’s more than just a pair of shears.(Sallie Abba)Bennigan's - Costuming
Sandy PettingerFriday 6PM-7PMEmbellishing Your CostumesTake your costume from meh to marvelous! We will examine the many ways to add pizzazz to your creations. Techniques will include beading, sequins, lace and ribbon; Embroidery, both hand and machine; Paint, oil pastels, dye; appliqués; distressing. Between the 4 of them, these costumers have probably done it all!(Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Susan Eisenhour, Susan Leabhart)Bennigan's - Costuming
Saturday 9AM-10AMPressing Hints and TipsWrinkles and bubbly seams can ruin the look of a costume. Come find out why (and how) you should press your seams during construction, and why and how to press your completed costume after you’ve crammed it into a suitcase or garment bag to get to the event. Tools and techniques for making it easier will also be presented.(Sandy Pettinger)Bennigan's - Costuming
Saturday 10AM-11AMHow to Present Your Costume on StageYou’ve made a costume. Now what? These Master Class Costumers will guide you through what makes a masquerade entry successful. They will talk about stage movement, blocking, lighting, music selection and all the little touches that will transform a great costume into a dynamic on stage presentation. (Les Roth, Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Susan Eisenhour)Bennigan's - Costuming
Saturday 12PM-1PMFabric Identification, Care, and CleaningYou’ve scored this great fabric or vintage item from your local thrift store (or Ebay), now find out what it is and how to clean it. There are simple tests you can do to identify the fiber a fabric is made from. How do you clean it afterwards, and how do you store it? Come and find out!(Sandy Pettinger)Bennigan's - Costuming
Saturday 4PM-5PMHow to Work with Difficult MaterialsSatin, velvet, four-way stretch velour, Lame’. We hates them, we do! Every costumer has a horror story of that one particular costume that absolutely had to be made from that icky fabric. Light the Sewing Room Buddha tea-light holder and take a deep breath. There are tricks and tips for working with difficult materials, even “snot” fabric.(Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Susan Eisenhour)Bennigan's - Costuming
Sunday 11AM-12PMOur HistoryThere has been costuming at conventions since 1939. Come explore our history and meet the pioneers in this fascinating hobby we love.(Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger)Bennigan's - Costuming
Sarah AlbrachtFriday 10PM-11PMBootleg Classics Presents: Star Wars Holiday Special, Original Copy (with 1978 commercials!)(Sarah Albracht)Kansas - Lower Level
SheodenFriday 5PM-6PMWarhammer 40K: Imperium of ManA look at the lore and history of the Imperium. Overview of the factions, the roles, history, and technologies.(Sheoden)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 11AM-12PMWarhammer 40K: Xenos and HereticsA look at the lore and history of the various Xeno factions and Chaos and their impact on the galaxy as a whole, as well as the technology and game play.(Sheoden)Illinois - Lower Level
Sunday 10AM-11AMMobile Suit Gundam Wing: Mission AcceptedA discussion on the personality and development of key characters, the development and evolution of mobile suites, and the over all plot of the after-colony universe.(Sheoden, Zorra Reed)Nebraska - Lower Level
Sunday 1PM-2PMRobotech: The Saga Begins A look at the story, characters, and lore of Robotech: The Macross Saga. A brief look at Mecha and combat technologies of the humans and Zentraedi forces, and the fall of the SDF-1 and 2.(Sheoden, Zorra Reed)Nebraska - Lower Level
Sunday 2PM-3PMRobotech: The Saga Begins A look at the story, characters, and lore of Robotech: The Macross Saga. A brief look at Mecha and combat technologies of the humans and Zentraedi forces, and the fall of the SDF-1 and 2.(Sheoden, Zorra Reed)Nebraska - Lower Level
Steven SouthardFriday 6PM-7PMAI Meets SFChatGPT generates passable stories now. What happens when it learns to write SF as well as the best human authors? What about when it writes better than humans can?(David Pedersen, Jan Gephardt, Steven Southard)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 10AM-11AMIowa in SFSeveral SF writers, from Jules Verne to Gene Roddenberry and more, have mentioned the Hawkeye State. Panelists celebrate these writers, and discuss how Iowa might figure into future SF stories.(Adam Whitlatch, Lettie Prell, Steven Southard)Illinois - Lower Level
Saturday 12PM-1PMCan Writers Benefit From Being Editors?Writers often form bad opinions, then stereotypes, about editors. What happens when writers grab the blue pencil themselves? If you tried editing others’ manuscripts, might it improve your own writing?(Adam Whitlatch, Steven Southard)Kansas - Lower Level
Saturday 2PM-3PMSteven Southard Reading(Steven Southard)Nebraska - Lower Level
Saturday 3PM-4PMPandemics Through History, Their Effects on LiteratureCOVID-19 wasn’t the first pandemic, and the earlier ones sparked numerous stories throughout history. Panelists cite examples, and consider fictional diseases you could write about.(Jan Gephardt, Steven Southard)Missouri - Lower Level
Saturday 9PM-10PMCharacter Changes: From Unlikable to LikableFiction has moved beyond white hats and black hats. Readers often enjoy characters who turn from bad to good in a believable way. How do writers pull that off?(Steven Southard)Missouri - Lower Level
Sunday 12PM-1PMGadgets in SFThanks for the physics lesson about how your ray gun works, but can we get on with the story? Panelists reveal how they balance technology descriptions against the need to tell a good tale.(Jan Gephardt, Steven Southard)Missouri - Lower Level
Susan EisenhourFriday 5PM-6PMWow Worthy MasksNo doubt about it. Masks are important to masquerade and cosplay. Exactly how are they constructed? This panel will explore several different techniques used to create masks. Included are papier mâché, EVA foam, Celluclay, latex, fabric, 3D printing, and leather. Modification of purchased masks will also be addressed. Many pretties will be on hand for your oohing and aahing pleasure.(Bruce Hinterleitner, Nate Farmer, Susan Eisenhour)Bennigan's - Costuming
Friday 6PM-7PMEmbellishing Your CostumesTake your costume from meh to marvelous! We will examine the many ways to add pizzazz to your creations. Techniques will include beading, sequins, lace and ribbon; Embroidery, both hand and machine; Paint, oil pastels, dye; appliqués; distressing. Between the 4 of them, these costumers have probably done it all!(Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Susan Eisenhour, Susan Leabhart)Bennigan's - Costuming
Saturday 10AM-11AMHow to Present Your Costume on StageYou’ve made a costume. Now what? These Master Class Costumers will guide you through what makes a masquerade entry successful. They will talk about stage movement, blocking, lighting, music selection and all the little touches that will transform a great costume into a dynamic on stage presentation. (Les Roth, Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Susan Eisenhour)Bennigan's - Costuming
Saturday 1PM-2PMStage PropsStage props are that little bit of extra that bring your masquerade entry to life. It could be a sword. It could be a fantastical creature. It could be… whatever your imagination creates. The panelists, all successful costumers and creators, will guide you through the creation, alteration, and presentation of stage props.(Amanda Arthur-Struss, Michelle Clark, Susan Eisenhour)Bennigan's - Costuming
Saturday 4PM-5PMHow to Work with Difficult MaterialsSatin, velvet, four-way stretch velour, Lame’. We hates them, we do! Every costumer has a horror story of that one particular costume that absolutely had to be made from that icky fabric. Light the Sewing Room Buddha tea-light holder and take a deep breath. There are tricks and tips for working with difficult materials, even “snot” fabric.(Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Susan Eisenhour)Bennigan's - Costuming
Susan LeabhartFriday 6PM-7PMEmbellishing Your CostumesTake your costume from meh to marvelous! We will examine the many ways to add pizzazz to your creations. Techniques will include beading, sequins, lace and ribbon; Embroidery, both hand and machine; Paint, oil pastels, dye; appliqués; distressing. Between the 4 of them, these costumers have probably done it all!(Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Susan Eisenhour, Susan Leabhart)Bennigan's - Costuming
Saturday 12PM-1PMSteampunk in Space(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Susan Leabhart)Missouri - Lower Level
Saturday 2PM-3PMAltering a Pattern to Fit and How to Measure Yourself CorrectlyNo body is perfect. Kat and Susan will show you how to measure yourself correctly. Then, they will show you how to read a pattern and alter it to fit you. It’s not really magic if you’ve got the courage and tools.(Kat Pepmiller, Susan Leabhart)Bennigan's - Costuming
Saturday 5PM-6PMCocktails from the Galactic CruiserEnjoy cocktails prepared by your pursers Suzan Leabhart and Craig Leabhart. Cocktails will be from the far edges of the galaxy and feature ingredients exotic and familiar.(Craig Leabhart, Susan Leabhart)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Sunday 10AM-11AMSunday Show and TellThis is an open invitation for all hall costumers, cosplayers, and onstage exhibitors to bring the bits and pieces and costumes you are pumped about and show them off. Costumers and cosplayers are all interested in how you did that. Channel your inner kindergartener and show your stuff!(Susan Leabhart)Bennigan's - Costuming
Sunday 2PM-3PMWin Lose or DrawDAGOBAH once more presents the long running game show pitting artists against the evil box. The audience will attempt to guess what science fiction title they are drawing. Remember that the box is cruel!(Susan Leabhart)Stage Programming - Main floor
Tyler AllenSaturday 10AM-11AMEctyron vs. Des Moines(Carter Allen, Tyler Allen)Missouri - Lower Level
Zorra ReedSunday 10AM-11AMMobile Suit Gundam Wing: Mission AcceptedA discussion on the personality and development of key characters, the development and evolution of mobile suites, and the over all plot of the after-colony universe.(Sheoden, Zorra Reed)Nebraska - Lower Level
Sunday 1PM-2PMRobotech: The Saga Begins A look at the story, characters, and lore of Robotech: The Macross Saga. A brief look at Mecha and combat technologies of the humans and Zentraedi forces, and the fall of the SDF-1 and 2.(Sheoden, Zorra Reed)Nebraska - Lower Level
Sunday 2PM-3PMRobotech: The Saga Begins A look at the story, characters, and lore of Robotech: The Macross Saga. A brief look at Mecha and combat technologies of the humans and Zentraedi forces, and the fall of the SDF-1 and 2.(Sheoden, Zorra Reed)Nebraska - Lower Level

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