BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Mozilla.org/NONSGML Mozilla Calendar V1.1//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:de2d7e3d-4ce3-41b2-8499-41493219c6e5 SUMMARY:Meet and Greet DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Come meet some of the presenters and guests at DragonCon 2009's Animation Track! -- Jessica Merriman LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:38dc6a6d-b44f-4941-9de6-a639a1013c77 SUMMARY:Venture Brothers Fan Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Did you enjoy Season 3? What do you think of Brock Sampson's new haircut? Join The People's Republic of Venture fan group for a look at the show! -- Ann-Marie Gearhart LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:55ba5d3e-3ddd-476b-b0f1-814eaca76a38 SUMMARY:Ana Now You Know - The Live-Action GI Joe Movie After-Action Report DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:Real American Hero\, or Box-Office Blunder? It's time to debrief on all things Joe and Cobra - from Accelerator-Suits to Zartan. Presented by GMX -- Lucas Leverett LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:d9128f37-fc65-4c79-abb5-1878a87f83d9 SUMMARY:Fans and Freaks: The Culture of Comics and Conventions DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:Fans and Freaks: The Culture of Comics and Conventions is a romp through the fantastic world of science fiction\, anime\, fantasy\, and horror fandom. Watch the documentary and meet the creators! -- Stephen & Suzie Lackey LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:11968f85-1f2d-4418-95b1-b12db2bf1531 SUMMARY:Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Panel Gathering DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Fans of ATHF discuss the evolution of the series from it's inception to its various medium-crossing adventures to the big screen\, console\, and beyond. -- John J. Galbo LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:030afc7e-dd65-4ebf-9712-42ea8f28b395 SUMMARY:Cosplay Contest Pre-judging DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Participants in the cosplay contest are asked to come to be pre-judged. Please come prepared to show off your costume! -- Amanda Kirk (J)\, Bill Winans (J) LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:bdc43a89-a60c-4a60-8428-2a99692d522f SUMMARY:Cosplay Contest pre-judging DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Participants in the cosplay contest are asked to come to be pre-judged. Please come prepared to show off your costume! -- Jess Merriman (M) LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:70c7df80-5fc2-4025-bb27-4082f21a2eef SUMMARY:Animation at War: Cartoons for Comrades DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Cartoons served an important part of the war effort around the world in the days of World War II. Part one of this panel series takes a look at the animated shorts from the USSR\, including the screening of films rarely seen outside of Russia. -- Rory Gordon LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:a1cfc6b5-24ae-4389-ad42-866da7b81f78 SUMMARY:Animation Production DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how your favorite show gets from script to screen? Take a walk through the production of Futurama with Aimee Steinberger and quelch that curiosity. -- Aimee Major Steinberger LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:19bb6f3e-a5da-4eb8-88fc-f7616189ec5a SUMMARY:Stories with Uncle George DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:George Lowe (the voice of Space Ghost and accomplished voice actor) regales us with stories of voice acting past\, life lessons\, and his own brand of public service announcements. -- George Lowe LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:83dee494-352e-40bc-8e2d-ff58bcdd93bc SUMMARY:European Animation DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:From Asterix to the Smurfs\, take a look at animation from 'across the pond' -- Russell Wages\, Jessica Merriman LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:121cce3b-0972-418d-b531-0aa2ff6ee5e8 SUMMARY:G4's series Code Monkeys DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:Our guests bring the latest news on the show and the never-before-seen Pilot Episode. Free one of a kind Code Monkeys swag\, and Q&A to follow. -- Dana Snyder\, Andy Sipes\, Matt Mariska\, Tony Strickland LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:1a3c1bd6-8dc0-4c41-ae0d-017c9466911e SUMMARY:KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE! - PSA's FTW DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Grab your popcorn and join us as we screen all those corny Public Service Announcements from the end of the GI Joe 80's cartoons. Presented by GMX -- Lucas Leverett LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:ab12c997-dbe6-49eb-b45f-15c4ff1a62f1 SUMMARY:Imaginal Cells Filmworks DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Steve and Whitney Boe Talk about Mythic Journeys\, and their other projects. -- Steven Boe\, Whitney Boe LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:7db8fea2-c4fb-4ea3-9283-652f6fe9d734 SUMMARY:Independent Films DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Take a look at some short Independent Animated Films from the D*Con Film Festival on the cutting edge of the genre! Screening. LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:d3a8cd8a-46fb-4990-b3e2-d1e13e0fbd6f SUMMARY:Megas XLR: Chicks Dig Giant Robots DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Take a look at Megas XLR\, Cartoon Network's mech show\, from the eyes of one of the creators and an industry professional. -- George Krstic LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:4083f45d-3d2f-40a5-8df9-74282b98141c SUMMARY:An Hour with Scott Adsit DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Learn life lessons from Scott Adsit -- Ken Plume (M)\, Scott Adsit LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:9f82ccdc-a934-4d8e-a8a2-97987e448ff1 SUMMARY:Animation at War: American Antics DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:Cartoons served an important part of the war effort around the world in the days of World War II. Part two of this panel series looks at the animated shorts from the USA\, featuring shorts from Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Studios. -- Rory Gordon LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:9189025d-fe5e-4142-b47f-7ce2ad1e888d SUMMARY:Fans and Freaks: The Culture of Comics and Conventions DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:Fans and Freaks is a romp through the fantastic world of science fiction\, anime\, and horror fandom. Watch the documentary and meet the creators! -- Stephen & Suzie Lackey LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:ce55837d-46ec-4cb2-b032-ba2eeaf4c8a8 SUMMARY:Wake up to cartoons! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for clips from some hilarious toons throughout the ages and sugary cereal! Screening. LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:35b559ad-db3b-4917-a5a3-97447c0bce43 SUMMARY:Independent Films DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Take a look at some short Independent Animated Films from the D*Con Film Festival on the cutting edge of the genre! Screening. LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:7a9f71f4-1c0a-4bbb-acfb-79efba0dba4e SUMMARY:Futurama: The Next Generation DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Futurama has been picked up for new episodes\, so spark your memory in this retrospective and future-looking panel. -- Allen Brummitt\, Russell Wages\, Jessica Merriman LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:ca7fa021-cbad-456d-b711-ad9fdf4386f2 SUMMARY:Track Wrapup DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 DESCRIPTION:Tell your friendly neighborhood track staff what you liked\, what you didn't\, and what you'd like to see in the future! -- Rory Gordon\, Jessica Merriman LOCATION:Baker - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:8f2d3a5e-bd98-451b-9566-ac64484aa319 SUMMARY:Beginning Cinematography: Lighting and framing for video\, HD and film. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:How to take the cheap look out of your filming without taking the cheap out of your budget. -- Hunter Cressall\, Jeffrey J Ello LOCATION:Cairo - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:fecddad1-f8f1-4f0f-a653-34f381c170d9 SUMMARY:Frightening Folklore DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:An exploration into the darker side of mythology and folklore. -- Christopher Golden\, Rosemary Ellen Guiley\, Jonathan Maberry\, Caitlin Kittredge\, Mike Mignola\, Clay Gilbert LOCATION:Cairo - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:331c606d-5db8-45e4-a932-0d5021bf74ad SUMMARY:State of the Goth Scene DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:A look into the current state and possible future of the goth and 'dark alternative' subculture. -- DJ Nemesis\, William Faith\, DJ Assimilat\, DJ Ichabod (M)\, DJ Spider LOCATION:Cairo - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:ff2d0edc-fe67-4097-b49d-f50289fe80b5 SUMMARY:Big Effects on a Tiny Budget DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:It used to be that for explosions and spaceships\, you needed a lot of cash. Times have changed. Come see how. LOCATION:Cairo - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:c1e97859-1a9f-4eb6-8fe8-01f2f7e96280 SUMMARY:How to do Digital Filmmaking\, Start to Finish - Part 1: DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals: from script development & budgeting through the shoot. Practical demonstrations focused on low budget filmmaking -- Hunter Cressall\, Jeffrey J Ello LOCATION:Cairo - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:214e565a-b62d-465e-95fa-fe6a01f71438 SUMMARY:How to do Digital Filmmaking\, Start to Finish - Part 2 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of editing\, compositing\, and special effects. We’ll concentrate on green screens\, 3d animation\, and video compositing -- Hunter Cressall\, Jeffrey J Ello LOCATION:Cairo - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:cb9c47ca-f593-493b-86e3-dfed29459b96 SUMMARY:Echoes Of The Past DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Old world and classical influences in modern goth and alternative music. -- Voltaire\, Hellblinki Sextet\, The Ghosts Project\, Monica Richards\, William Faith\, DJ Ichabod (M) LOCATION:Cairo - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:475575cc-efab-4fe0-bcbb-339d044007ad SUMMARY:The Firing Squad DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Come and check out demos and recordings by up-and coming artists - audience participation is encouraged! -- DJ Assimilat\, DJ Ichabod (M) LOCATION:Cairo - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:dfe85655-bdf5-4a09-bee0-911eb4789eaf SUMMARY:Sound of Fear DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:Themes of the supernatural and the uncanny in music. -- Bella Morte\, John Everson\, Monica Richards\, William Faith\, DJ Ichabod (M) LOCATION:Cairo - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:d68e45d9-9601-4c40-82be-d86ef02d812c SUMMARY:Independent Film Directing DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:With over 24 years as an FX coordinator & director\, plus an instructor at Tom Savini's school\, Matt Green knows the film business\, and he'll tell all -- Matt Green LOCATION:Cairo - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:10394d4a-43c6-4c96-9baf-ea93753b2257 SUMMARY:Film Tech: New Camera Technologies DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Shoot your feature on a $40 SD chip or shoot your next movie on a digital SLR-no really! The pros/cons/ headaches of non-tape production -- Hunter Cressall\, Jeffrey J Ello LOCATION:Cairo - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:812587ac-a9a4-4d41-9173-11a8c62f292d SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Sets on the Cheap DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:One man's garbage is another man's starship. Found materials as set dressing\, basic light-weight construction\, essential tools for set construction -- Hunter Cressall\, Jeffrey J Ello LOCATION:Cairo - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:6d189056-d630-46f6-8e46-21be237215b4 SUMMARY:Weird Tales DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Stephen H. Segal presents a look into the current state of the magazine Weird Tales. -- Stephen H Segal LOCATION:Cairo - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:34165ab7-fb93-4dd1-bd8e-5c990bcc1c4b SUMMARY:Drum Circle DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090903T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T033000 DESCRIPTION:Let's kick it off! Feel the rhythm! Bring your drum\, get in a circle\, and play. Make some noise! LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:130da39e-2dfe-4cc8-a0e7-945e213c2390 SUMMARY:John Schneider and Catherine Bach DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:A Duke Family reunion! -- Catherine Bach\, John Schneider\, Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:9d277be3-24dc-4036-845a-79db21a5ca01 SUMMARY:NY Jedi Saber Exhibition DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Life like lightsaber battle completely choreographed to make you feel as though you were in the movies! -- New York Jedi Saber Exhibition LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:83dc2ddc-1646-47ea-bd16-b6a18ebc5f7f SUMMARY:[adult swim] Squidbillies Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Squidbillies tells the heartwarming story of a cephalopod family living in the North Georgia Mountains & pretty much confirms every nightmare redneck stereotype.Co-creators Willis and Fortier will discuss the series\, which just wrapped its third season on [adult swim]. Signing will directly follow in Hyatt Regency 5. -- Dana Snyder\, Dave Willis\, Jim Fortier\, Unknown Hinson LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:df62f25c-9e93-43b4-9082-44d8fbf84b14 SUMMARY:Dragon*Con Opening Ceremonies DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DESCRIPTION:The Dragon hatches and we celebrate the beginning of a spectacular convention. -- Mike Resnick\, Tara McPherson\, Lois McMaster Bujold\, Pat Henry LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:53922175-690f-42fc-886a-b73db5a10636 SUMMARY:An Hour With Charlaine Harris DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:Writer Jeanne Stein interviews Charlaine Harris\, first lady of vampire mysteries\, to see what surprise she can uncover. LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:c0476b5b-c1d0-4e8e-ae99-1642d9eb2257 SUMMARY:An Hour With Charlaine Harris DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:Writer Jeanne Stein interviews Charlaine Harris\, first lady of vampire mysteries\, to see what surprise she can uncover. -- Jeanne C. Stein\, Charlaine Harris LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:36d8c368-6416-4061-a40d-a6d71ea6a621 SUMMARY:An Evening in Bree DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:The Prancing Pony is open for business! Live music\, singing\, and dancing in the best tradition of Barliman Butterbur's Inn at Bree. -- Emerald Rose\, Donna Maloney (J)\, Jules Kelly (J)\, Marcia Banach (J) LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:e4604b31-cc78-4928-b818-cf7b0c52d4fb SUMMARY:Drum Circle DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T053000 DESCRIPTION:Bring your drum\, get in a circle\, and play. A joyful time for all! LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:b73f56d1-5d8d-481d-a11b-155c4da7fd16 SUMMARY:An Hour in the Firefly Verse DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Browncoats Unite! Spend an hour remembering our beloved TV series and Big Damn Movie with stories of traveling the 'Verse! -- Ron Glass LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:aacfa91f-634d-4bb1-8d8b-d02585c356e5 SUMMARY:Classic Battlestar DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Re-live the Classic adventures of Battlestar Galactica with Dirk Benedict and Richard Hatch! -- Richard Hatch\, Dirk Benedict\, Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:da9ae588-bfa2-4413-9825-6853fbfa4a75 SUMMARY:An Hour With Sherrilyn Kenyon DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:An interview with the bestselling author of the Dark-Hunter series. -- Sherrilyn Kenyon\, Alethea Kontis (M) LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:97831aa8-8b05-4a0a-b422-a90a8a686d20 SUMMARY:Cosplay Contest DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:From feathered wings to Buster swords\, characters from your favorite anime will be taking the stage at Dragon Con’s annual cosplay contest! -- Jess Merriman (M) LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:7da6b57b-ff72-4928-b6e4-adfefe53bf7c SUMMARY:Cosplay Contest DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Your favorite anime and animation costumes brought to life! -- Vic Mignogna\, Amanda Kirk (J)\, Bill Winans (J) LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:1e2214c6-53cb-47a0-9250-40ad2324c05b SUMMARY:CrossPollination: Does Art influence Art? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Does other art - music\, painting\, sculpture - influence our genre? Should it? How and why or why not? -- Kelly Lockhart (M)\, Kevin J. Anderson\, Don Maitz\, Mike Resnick\, Chris Brown LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:97771342-5074-41b0-b96b-59e323b538ba SUMMARY:Drum Circle DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T050000 DESCRIPTION:Bring your drum\, get in a circle\, and play. That's the idea! LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005406Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:c47fff6d-580a-4e8a-ac9d-620d69e9094e SUMMARY:Iron Artist DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T120000 DESCRIPTION:Ever see Iron Chef? What would happen if the same idea was applied to Art? See the Dragon*Con Iron Artist Tommy Castillo battle challenger Cat Staggs. -- Dean Haglund (M)\, Cat Staggs\, Tommy Castillo LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:b395aef5-c538-4d35-a107-6cdaafc51fc1 SUMMARY:Farscape - Back down the Wormhole DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:Crais and Zhaan are joined by writer Keith DeCandido to talk about where our old friends and where they are going. Come and see to reach enlightenment -- Keith R.A. DeCandido\, Virginia Hey\, Lani John Tupu LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:262f80cf-149d-4272-a9c8-9d04041d727f SUMMARY:Writer to Writer: Keith DeCandido interviews Alan Dean Foster DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Writers of everything from fantasy\, to sf\, to media tie-in work . Join them as they discuss their writing and anything else that strikes their fancy. -- Keith R.A. DeCandido\, Alan Dean Foster LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:4e03c77e-52b0-4b16-b2f1-533dc4044ec0 SUMMARY:Writer to Writer: Ringo interviews Bujold DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Writers are fans too. Join John Ringo as he interviews our literary guest of honor\, Lois McMaster Bujold. -- John D. Ringo\, Lois McMaster Bujold LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:02f54bb7-3117-4f96-ba30-deb2a5bf9408 SUMMARY:Masquerade Photos DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T000000 DESCRIPTION:Contestants from the Masquerade will be available for photos. LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:58ae0aa0-3c2c-455e-9515-363b9c986850 SUMMARY:Drum Circle DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T053000 DESCRIPTION:Just beat it! Join in for the last Drum Circle of Dragon*Con 2009. LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:5939314f-ab2e-4dca-b64e-243834d1b3c6 SUMMARY:Ghost Hunters: What's Coming? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Bid a fond D'Con farewell to the Ghost Hunters - but before they leave\, they'll share information about upcoming investigations. -- Steve Gonsalves\, Jason Hawes\, Grant Wilson\, Dave Tango LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:2607a996-20c0-40a2-badf-4bf4cd14a2f0 SUMMARY:Seeker - The truth shall lead the way DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:From Terry Goodkind's pen we have the new tv series\, Legend of the Seeker. How have they been doing adapting a well respected heroic series? -- Craig Parker\, Beth Sheffer LOCATION:Centennial I - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:64025657-826e-4c74-a06e-504d2cf09fd7 SUMMARY:TrekTrak Presents Leonard Nimoy & William Shatner DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T110000 DESCRIPTION:William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy are known around the world as the iconic Captain James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock from the original Star Trek series. -- Leonard Nimoy\, William Shatner LOCATION:Centennial I - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:2d7c44fe-cc6f-4fc2-a5e9-42737d3d55f1 SUMMARY:Dawn 12th Anniversary Look-A-Like Contest DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the 12th anniversary of Joseph Michael Linsner's Dawn Look-A-Like Contest with a $1\,000 cash First Prize. -- Eva Hopkins (J)\, Joseph Michael Linsner (J)\, Anthony Daniels (M) LOCATION:Centennial I - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:84c75528-1cc0-4901-b4a5-9396f6394383 SUMMARY:Masquerade DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:Dragon*Con is proud to once again present the largest and most spectacular masquerade costume contest in the known and unknown univers -- Peter David (M)\, Vic Mignogna (J)\, George Perez (M)\, Diana Gabaldon (J)\, Tom Stanley (J) LOCATION:Centennial I - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:7856851f-66d9-4c09-8892-9ffc76c218dd SUMMARY:Spider Lilies DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090903T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090903T230000 DESCRIPTION: -- Spider Lilies LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:654d3cfa-1f5c-4022-9fcd-87526d261eb9 SUMMARY:Voltaire - Acoustic DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090903T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T003000 DESCRIPTION: -- Voltaire LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:ff518f76-ab73-446c-97ea-a07dac59c02c SUMMARY:A Clockwork Orange remembered DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:Join Malcolm McDowell he reminisce and answers questions about the making of this iconic film. -- Malcolm McDowell\, Tony Gowell (M) LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:28eb8cf1-0ad5-48f9-8525-6c6cf6c56bbe SUMMARY:Buffy and Angel Guest Extravaganza! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:We're bringing you a healthy dose of fan favorites ready to answer your questions about their journey through the Whedon Universe. -- Kristy Swanson\, Julie Benz\, Charisma Carpenter\, Felicia Day LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:7dcbc4a4-757c-4a8d-a92d-3f4b74bc2d84 SUMMARY:An Hour in the Firefly Verse DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Browncoats Unite! Remember our beloved TV series and Big Damn Movie with stories of traveling the 'Verse! -- Ron Glass LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:ee41a1dc-8314-4461-a218-c79c53cb2e3c SUMMARY:Wrestling DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:DCW is back!! The men & women in tights return and bringing the smack down with them. Start off your Friday night with over-the-top\, testosterone-driven\, professional wrestling. -- Raven\, Demolition\, Iron Sheik LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:e8d28d7c-f99e-424b-aef6-fbf1752fee1d SUMMARY:How I Beame The Bomb DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T010000 DESCRIPTION: -- How I Became the Bomb LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:7df4375f-f243-458e-ae50-ab25f6f59950 SUMMARY:Bella Morte DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T023000 DESCRIPTION: -- Bella Morte LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:39504860-076e-4a4c-816e-3fcc49c5560e SUMMARY:Things that Go Bump in the Night: TAPS and Investigating DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Join the TAPS guys as they discuss how they start\, work and finalize an investigation. -- Steve Gonsalves\, Jason Hawes\, Grant Wilson\, Dave Tango\, Dustin Pari\, Joe H Chin LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:7be2ab26-deea-43cc-9896-c52311ad6c33 SUMMARY:All alone in the night - B5 guests DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Question and answer session with some of our favorite cast members from the Emmy award winning television show Babylon 5. -- Stephen Furst\, Peter Jurasik\, Claudia Christian\, Lee Martindale (M)\, Tracy Scoggins\, Bruce Boxleitner LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:2416b9ed-2b39-411f-b7b3-2b11c15426ed SUMMARY:Eureka - Creation Theory DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Jaime Paglia Co-Creator/ Executive Producer of Eureka brings us clips and information about season 3\, along with news about the expanded 4th season. -- Kevin R. Grazier\, Jaime Paglia LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:6ba6f6b8-65e3-471c-b884-0f2fe916deff SUMMARY:Stargate Multiverse Supergate DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join us today with stars from both the SG-1 and Atlantis television series in another Supergate Q&A session. -- Paul McGillion\, Rachel Luttrell\, Jason Momoa\, Joe Flanigan\, Colin Cunningham LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:80135cf4-b69d-4c3a-bec8-34f681b06d5c SUMMARY:Farscape - Ten Cycles and counting DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:A unique blend of muppetry\, superb story telling\, and indelible characters. Cut short and brought back. Let's talk to Zhaan\, Crais\, Aeryn and John -- Virginia Hey\, Lani John Tupu\, Claudia Black\, Ben Browder LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:d93dceda-40ab-4422-a0cc-c6be055a2d7e SUMMARY:Dragon*Concert: Cruxshadows DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T010000 DESCRIPTION: -- Crüxshadows\, Rogue\, Jessica Lackey LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:c928824d-9945-4413-a443-bd55382c7809 SUMMARY:Lips Down on Dixie DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T040000 DESCRIPTION:The Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring the LipsDown on Dixie live performance cast! Let's do the Time Warp again! -- Lips Down on Dixie\, Barry Bostwick LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:d1389ad7-f638-41c1-b2f0-3d2b7651c262 SUMMARY:Smallville - Path to Destiny DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Gather with our Smallville guests to talk about their experiences forming the destiny of the World's Greatest Hero and what they saw while visiting. -- James Marsters\, John Schneider\, Alessandro Juliani\, Helen Slater LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:fc63bd42-c8fc-4c0a-a38a-70f34ea4e9d9 SUMMARY:Stealth Science and Skeptical Thought\, aka How to Teach Critical Thinking Skills DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:As skepticism becomes more mainstream\, Adam Savage and fellow panelists discuss the non-traditional ways they promote science and skeptical thinking. -- Phil Plait (M)\, Scott Sigler\, Rebecca Watson\, Adam Savage\, Joe DiPrima\, Melissa Kaercher LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:51c8fbd7-e4b6-4718-99e9-2894b720cfee SUMMARY:Stealth Science and Skeptical Thought\, aka How to Teach Critical Thinking Skills DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:As skepticism becomes more mainstream\, Adam Savage and fellow panelists discuss the non-traditional ways they promote science and skeptical thinking. (see Skeptics track for panelists) LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:4151b470-a042-4d54-b011-90f0ff0eee33 SUMMARY:Heroes - The Road to Hell DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Having the best intentions often makes the worst decisions. Malcolm McDowell\, and Christine Rose\, talk about choices made. -- Cristine Rose\, Malcolm McDowell LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:4dc8379d-44b7-4388-ac6a-ff994c85269f SUMMARY:Stargate Multiverse Supergate Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Meet the stars of Stargate: SG-1 and Stargate:Atlantis in this fun-filled hour of Q&A with the guests from both shows. -- Rachel Luttrell\, Claudia Black\, Jason Momoa\, Ben Browder\, Joe Flanigan LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:f3b16acc-27d3-4f67-85cb-de9bd7d4fc2e SUMMARY:The Future of Star Wars DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION: From the upcoming darker season two of Star Wars: The Clone Wars focusing on the Rise of the Bounty Hunters\, to the latest exciting Star Wars games from LucasArts\, a worldwide Star Wars in Concert tour\, and lots more\, join Lucasfilm’s Steve Sansweet for a peek into the future of . -- Steve Sansweet LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:9ba1416c-58d5-447c-aa59-58789c6d9c83 SUMMARY:Faith and The Muse DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T010000 DESCRIPTION: -- Faith And The Muse LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:055adbf2-5ba0-479b-a26c-9a364c14eb8f SUMMARY:Ayria DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T023000 DESCRIPTION: -- Ayria LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:e302da37-be10-42fd-9706-126244fac3e4 SUMMARY:Farscape - Fugitive Heroes DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Our friends join us to talk about their time in the Uncharted Territories. Farscape holds up after 10 years. Still beloved and now a comic series. -- Virginia Hey\, Lani John Tupu\, Claudia Black\, Ben Browder LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:58f39bc3-249d-434f-b4ec-aeab64458698 SUMMARY:Last Chance: Ask the Authors DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:Got any questions you didn't get answered? Have a nit to pick? Come to a freeforall Q&A with the authors who are staying with us for Monday. -- John D. Ringo\, Kevin J. Anderson\, Lois McMaster Bujold\, Gene Wolfe\, Christopher Robin (M) LOCATION:Centennial II - III - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:2262437e-d29a-4635-8b56-6fe6d03030b7 SUMMARY:Emerald Rose DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DESCRIPTION: -- Emerald Rose LOCATION:Concorse - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:99851ba3-bd6d-4e26-a5c0-c015cc087b16 SUMMARY:Marc Gunn DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DESCRIPTION: -- Marc Gunn LOCATION:Concorse - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:d0d0abfb-2c5c-4095-a623-416ac52c013f SUMMARY:Bedlam Bards DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DESCRIPTION: -- Bedlam Bards LOCATION:Concorse - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:3eae1225-769b-4cba-a224-2feeda780103 SUMMARY:Three Quarter Ale DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DESCRIPTION: -- Three Quarter Ale LOCATION:Concorse - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:4ff87831-6da5-4eef-9b12-89fdacfd8b14 SUMMARY:Emerald Rose DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DESCRIPTION: -- Emerald Rose LOCATION:Concorse - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:40accbb3-d064-40da-86ac-a0d9c0e064af SUMMARY:Faith and the Muse DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DESCRIPTION: -- Faith And The Muse LOCATION:Concorse - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:acee979e-a0bb-4f23-b65e-d0b7225ff053 SUMMARY:Abney Park DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DESCRIPTION: -- Abney Park LOCATION:Concorse - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:d90af129-920c-4c33-9ab0-105477ee1385 SUMMARY:Bella Morte DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DESCRIPTION: -- Bella Morte LOCATION:Concorse - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:afc72177-454e-42dd-b1d2-cd85ad8d66f4 SUMMARY:Pandora Celtica DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DESCRIPTION: -- Pandora Celtica LOCATION:Concorse - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:c18e9c76-ae01-464b-91a7-800f4cd51224 SUMMARY:Ghosts Project DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DESCRIPTION: -- The Ghosts Project LOCATION:Concorse - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:ade5478b-192a-481b-aa60-a748eb5397fc SUMMARY:Tom Smith DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DESCRIPTION: -- Tom Smith LOCATION:Concorse - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:dcf3319f-6b84-4d4d-ae3d-375be6d66d94 SUMMARY:Hellblinki Sextet DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DESCRIPTION: -- Hellblinki Sextet LOCATION:Concorse - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:8b26acb3-e5af-468e-a329-6e28734b5ea5 SUMMARY:Spider Lilies DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DESCRIPTION: -- Spider Lilies LOCATION:Concorse - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:330947ca-a90b-42db-8d82-6695c8a4f552 SUMMARY:The 3rd Annual Dragon*Con Open Violin Jam DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Annual Dragon*Con Open Violin Jam (players\, see Paul Mercer for details) LOCATION:Concorse - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:cbe87474-dd03-4ad0-94a4-4f5fa290650b SUMMARY:Emerald Rose DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DESCRIPTION: -- Emerald Rose LOCATION:Concorse - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:3537ba2d-344d-44f8-b5ea-9f4dc9d5af4a SUMMARY:Meet and Greet DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Stop by early and join the Anime-Manga Track staff to introduce yourselves\, meet the industry guests and get the convention started off right! -- Jonathan Tarbox\, Steven William Cummings LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:95a58349-f8e7-4166-9373-7e1c3d0d964e SUMMARY:Asian in America DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Want to know how to ask that cute Asian girl out on a date? Asian guests share their experiences of preconceived notions. -- Wright\, Jeremy\, Wright\, Sonnie (M) LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:413f1936-d256-4c35-a4c1-7603cb417eac SUMMARY:Creating Manga with the Pros DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Professional manga creators give you the scoop working inside the industry in both Japanese and American publishers. -- Steven William Cummings LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:ef39ddb5-f1f7-4cbb-aa59-bc2ff928d930 SUMMARY:Modeling and Photography for Cosplay DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get the most out of your costume photo shoots\, including shutter-stopping photo techniques from a professional photographer! -- Ana Aesthetic LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:fe6e3a44-cb1c-4f14-bfb7-353bd3e58870 SUMMARY:Operation Anime Storm DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:Operation Anime Storm is a care package program connecting U.S. military personnel with volunteers who send anime. Find out how you can help. -- Marc Skidmore LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:b35b2548-0515-4838-a9fd-959020879af5 SUMMARY:Dub Your Own Anime DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Under the watchful eye of a professional anime soundtrack producer\, audience members dub the sound to their favorite anime! -- Scott Houle (M) LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:e292c33a-e965-46ff-84eb-726ba86056aa SUMMARY:D*C Comics and Popular Arts Conference Session #4: Anime East/West DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Scholars explore points of influence between Japanese Anime/Manga and Western culture\, including reports on a study of anime fan clubs & conventions. -- Matthew J Brown (M)\, Brent Allison\, Damien Williams LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005407Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:781d0266-6c23-49ad-bc11-517a683a322a SUMMARY:Costuming 101 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:What goes in to creating an award-winning costume? Learn the basics from choosing a character and fabric selection to sewing down that last stitch. -- Ana Aesthetic LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:a8d321e6-73ad-4445-8196-d03127755d5f SUMMARY:FUNimation Feature Anime Premiere! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:The East Coast premiere of the hottest unreleased anime titles from FUNimation! Check the website or stop by the track room to find out which titles. LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:79d9d03a-a660-482f-a9f0-e83b5e4b1019 SUMMARY:How to Read a Manga: The Medium\, the Methods\, the Madness DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:An analysis of manga as the highest expression of sequential art\, and its position in modern pop-culture. Led by Jonathan Tarbox\, professional editor. -- Jonathan Tarbox LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:d4ebf8eb-bad3-41f5-b0ff-9f686ca7fdcf SUMMARY:Otaku Jeopardy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Test your mad Anime trivia skillz in another edition of OTAKU JEOPARDY! Compete for bragging rights and a convention prize pack! -- Lucas Leverett LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:b93d6d8c-c84e-4c77-b076-3bb0a35d47e0 SUMMARY:Manga as High Art: Self-Defense for the Otaku DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Tired of defending your love of anime? Come join this panel\, learn how explain manga and anime as high art\, and shut your critics up for good! -- Jonathan Tarbox LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:b61f85c9-7b1c-467c-aa85-2fb9541f2b24 SUMMARY:Costuming and the Community DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Find out how you can put your costumes to an even greater use through charity work. Learn how to help your community while having fun in costume. -- Ana Aesthetic LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:ab066dea-c598-448a-8141-1adda3ab0e2e SUMMARY:FUNimation Feature Anime Premiere! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:The East Coast premiere of the hottest unreleased anime titles from FUNimation! Check the website or stop by the track room to find out which titles. LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:18c58e7d-73e7-4631-b5c8-4fcec854998a SUMMARY:GHOST in the SHELL and the Future of Anime DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:Culture vs. Science: Is Art imitating Life or is Life imitating Art? Are people really ready for Cyberation?!? -- Richard Epcar\, Dennis Barnes LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:ff19d13f-e795-4a4c-b0b8-df1e6b91ccb9 SUMMARY:Dub your own Hentai I DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T003000 DESCRIPTION:We give the AUDIENCE the microphones to re-dub the audio track for some of the most wild and funny adult-themed anime around! 18+\; ID required. -- Jess Merriman LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:893d5494-2b3d-4c02-b512-345b78b13661 SUMMARY:Dub your own Hentai II DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T020000 DESCRIPTION:We give the AUDIENCE the microphones to re-dub the audio track for some of the most wild and funny adult-themed anime around! 18+\; ID required. -- Jess Merriman LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:94c1bef3-36ac-4c4c-884f-e7c447594be9 SUMMARY:Japan ROX America: Accessible Japanese music from E- Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:Japan has a wealth of music that\, for most\, seems out of reach. Learn about many bands that frequently tour America. -- Wright\, Jeremy\, Wright\, Sonnie LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:c7e5c772-06b8-4dc0-a52d-cc3c6f68fd56 SUMMARY:How to run a convention DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Meet the people who run some of the biggest cons in America to get the lowdown on what it takes to start and maintain a fan convention. -- Jonathan Tarbox\, Lucas Leverett\, Jess Merriman LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:ea60b488-b964-4594-bf90-9b1ed2ba6181 SUMMARY:Track Q & A DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Have any comments on the track this year? Want to see something added next year? Want to help out? Come let the track directors know! -- Jonathan Tarbox LOCATION:Courtland - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:059e2432-0e66-4f45-9d71-00f1128a387b SUMMARY:Greetings\, Opening\, and Meet the FanGroups DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:New for 2009\, plus\, meet and greet the Fan groups: the 501st\, Rebel Legion\, Jedi Assembly\, and the Mandalorian Mercs. LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:b3430630-d9f6-4f14-bff0-5d47d40fbd96 SUMMARY:Ask the Pro w/ Steve Sansweet DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:What's Next for Steve Sansweet! -- Steve Sansweet LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:bfc7c0cd-7383-40b3-92b1-7d9ce34e9256 SUMMARY:Surviving the Holidays...Star Wars Style DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:Can you survive the Holiday Special? If you have to leave early\, you have to donate $1 to the Alzheimers Association. LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:bca59856-5c9e-460a-84c2-f539705e9376 SUMMARY:SPACEBALLS: The Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs\, Family Guy\, Robot Chicken...SW has taken over! Let's talk about some of our favorite Parodies and Pop-Culture References. -- John Hudgens LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:0f204da1-c55d-4dc5-8654-a11d6776194e SUMMARY:Light-Speed Dating DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:Star Wars Singles. Speed Dating. Meet and Mingle. 18+ only. LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:c52111c2-3654-4c16-b35e-0752da29d704 SUMMARY:Star Wars Prop Building Challenge DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:How creative can you be? Each team will race against each other and the clock to build the most accurate replica from any of the Star Wars Movies. LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:05676901-d160-4a6a-8fd1-a931e5949bba SUMMARY:The Hero's Journey DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:A discussion of the story arc and the novels. The SW Universe is vast\, but the mythology is epic. -- Kevin J. Anderson\, Carl Cunningham\, Timothy Zahn\, Alan Dean Foster LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:873bbfa6-abfb-4cf0-aeb9-382a4fdb4f4e SUMMARY:Can We Build It? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Yes we can! R2 units\, Lightsabers\, props and Armor Construction. Find out how! LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:7cf7b9da-6141-4395-972c-5456e012036c SUMMARY:Last Jedi Standing Trivia DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:So you think you know Star Wars. Do you know it better than everyone else? Prove it! LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:ed76bd36-a7b0-45f1-b5dc-978092a71202 SUMMARY:Religion of Star Wars DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:As the 2d largest recognized religion in the UK\, Jedi is gaining in popularity all over the world as it imparts teachings from ancient religions. LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:c0dd6976-f6b7-4393-9e38-464e9a2e4ba1 SUMMARY:The Clone Wars DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Discussing the series\, the movie\, and what's next LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:e7637af5-9687-4751-8d03-474fdbc2edb4 SUMMARY:The Science of Star Wars DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:From droids to space ships to light sabers to blasters...how close are we to a long time ago? LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:8ce32699-661f-4421-880b-1dde69688162 SUMMARY:Costuming in the SW Universe DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Ask those that dedicate themselves to the intricacies that make these picture perfect costumes just how they do it. LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:ba7f0fdb-3e6d-4753-b97a-7c98833a8f74 SUMMARY:Happy Anniversary Episode I DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 10 years of The Phantom Menace. Clips\, critiques\, and discussion. LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:996d57b0-8231-40d0-9ae6-ba89b14c0e6c SUMMARY:Adult Themes in SW DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:Not for the kiddies. LGBT\, Sex\, Slave Leia\, Murder of Younglings\, Prostitution\, Death Stix\, etc...it's all here. But what else is missing? 18+ LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:e2378ba5-f84f-4c1c-a6f4-598dd120b9a3 SUMMARY:Collecting/Swap Meet DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Come discuss the must haves\, the hard to finds\, etc. And bring your own extras to try and trade up :) LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:941e79fd-69bd-4da1-87f1-cd03d55d372f SUMMARY:The Comics Universe DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:There are 107 Star Wars comics that Marvel made. Which ones are worth reading? Which are worth collecting? Which feature Han in purple pants? LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:44f6ef41-0ca1-401d-b59a-e5a741e40f11 SUMMARY:Playing the Galaxies and other such games DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:MMORPGs\, table top\, cards\, video games\, etc. The universe is vast! Where have we been? Where are we heading? -- Talon Dunning\, Aaron Armand de Orive LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:adf30b33-eb1c-46be-a3fa-7add367da991 SUMMARY:What did SW get wrong? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:That could never happen! Why is this different in this Episode? Where did so-and-so go? LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:3164f2cf-81bb-4d04-b844-fef7550f72ac SUMMARY:Order 66 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 DESCRIPTION:And now the end is near... What was great? What was not so great? What can we do next year!? LOCATION:Dunwoody - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:761dcdee-9ebd-4242-9d7c-bdac9bb1128b SUMMARY:In the Beginning DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:Welcome to 2009's SF and Fantasy Literature track. Meet the staff and get an overview of what we have in store this year. -- Christopher Robin\, Stephanie Souders\, Sue Phillips LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:9184b89a-1f03-47b5-a2fe-156c2b6e94a5 SUMMARY:Dan Simmons: Hyperion and beyond DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Dan Simmons is in some ways a renaissance writer\, having written horror\, sf\, and mysteries in his day. His work is rich and complex. -- Van Allen Plexico\, Gary Mitchel\, Rhetta Akamatsu LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:e2ed9bf2-3ee2-4989-a83e-fbeda249f572 SUMMARY:Showcase: Lynn Abbey DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join author Lynn Abbey in exploring her travels into and through the world of writing. -- Lynn Abbey LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:73ae28b3-212f-4657-8131-5ef68447b04c SUMMARY:The League of Red-Headed Stepchildren: Media authors DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Media tie-in work seems to be gaining more respect. What's it like being a red-headed step-child in sf? -- Peter David\, Terri Osborne\, Josepha Sherman\, Timothy Zahn\, Robert Greenberger LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:93dbc266-c604-4760-a814-6a1891eb27e1 SUMMARY:SF Classics: Laying the Foundations DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:You've read the new stuff. You're wanting to go back and soak up the great classics of the genre? Our experts tell you what to read\, what to avoid! -- Van Allen Plexico (M)\, Dr. Richard Nokes\, Larry Davis\, Amy Herring\, Fragano Ledgister LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:51fb42b6-bab9-412f-b289-d37351d42edb SUMMARY:Small Press or Self Pub? Or Both? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:What are the assets and the pitfalls of a small press\, of self publishing? Could small press be a better entrance for new writers? -- Jana Oliver\, Terri Osborne\, Van Allen Plexico\, Allan Gilbreath\, Chris Jackson LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:6e201586-62bb-4473-8c1b-43b073f62a49 SUMMARY:Open Discussion DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DESCRIPTION:An open discussion of anything and everything for those who don't care to see the parade\, for whatever reason. -- Trudy Leonard LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:8b7bae61-6d6a-4743-8d04-7ff7f9045080 SUMMARY:What Women Want in Their SF-F role DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Plenty of panels discuss what women's roles are\, have been\, and will be in science fiction\, but what do women really want when they read? -- Lois McMaster Bujold\, Laura Anne Gilman\, Candice Suggs\, Kelley Swilley Ceccato\, Trisha Wooldridge LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:d018dd29-8d41-4beb-92b1-b38a8c491ef5 SUMMARY:Y'all vs. You Guys: Regional SF and Fantasy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Southern science fiction/fantasy is often a genre to itself. Other parts of the world have their own flavor. What makes a Southern story different? -- Davey Beauchamp\, Eugie Foster\, Charlaine Harris\, Jenny Blackford\, Amy Herring LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:a91cfbdf-638f-4c84-bed4-49ff297c103b SUMMARY:They SHOULD Be Movies! Books we want to see on film DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Indulge your fantasies. Talk about the books you most want to see on the big screen...and who'd you'd most like to see do them. -- Jean Marie Ward\, Van Allen Plexico\, Akamatsu\, Rhetta\, Christopher Robin LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:1bf604a5-98ef-40a3-aee2-477c892e5b14 SUMMARY:Defining SF: is it literature or is it not? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:There are many definitions of science fiction and fantasy. Can we agree on just one? -- Sandra Ann McDonald\, Dr. Richard Nokes\, Kelley Swilley Ceccato\, Vicki Dobbs\, Shawn Carter (M) LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:f5e9c0f1-673c-4892-a50a-c17c68da2474 SUMMARY:Economics in SF DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:Only two things are inevitable: death and taxes. Is that true in the sf world? Or is this something we just don't care to see in our reading? -- James Palmer\, John Hill\, Christopher Robin LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:42313256-344b-40b9-9f64-1b62dbedd895 SUMMARY:Night of the Living Dead Authors DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION:Authors who have left us are reanimated for one evening to discuss their works\, their lives and their reaction to their readers. -- James Palmer\, Larry Davis\, Fragano Ledgister\, Stephanie Souders LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:a6c950d2-89a2-444a-926a-f995f1949895 SUMMARY:Where do you go when you need....? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:The pitfalls and benefits of doing research for your writing. -- Peter David\, Katherine Kurtz\, Terri Osborne\, James Palmer\, Jean Marie Ward LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:690792f7-3e70-4a90-9796-589d2503771e SUMMARY:Q&A: Gene Wolfe DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:Author\, engineer and developer of the Pringle making machine\, Gene Wolfe has enjoyed a career as one of the best writers in the genre. -- Gene Wolfe LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:66fd2efa-f1e7-4c7f-be26-90652f94a429 SUMMARY:Found in Translation: Bujold Works in Different Languages DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Lois McMaster Bujold's works have been translated into a number of languages. Translation can change meaning. Are these for the better or worse? -- Conni Covington\, Joy Lanteman (M) LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:12409aba-0713-421c-90df-96657f644646 SUMMARY:My Brain Hurts! Time travel in sf DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Writing time travel is hard. Sometimes reading it is just as difficult. Join us in a discussion of both. -- Jana Oliver\, S.M. Stirling\, Sandra Ann McDonald\, Amy Herring LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:691e05ed-3cf7-49fa-84ae-3fdd6ad3abc0 SUMMARY:RFR: Rapid Fire Readings DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:Want a variety pack of SF/F voices? The broads at Broad Universe bring you a buffet of snack readings! -- Jean Marie Ward\, Kathryn Hinds\, Gail Z. Martin\, Racheline Maltese\, Tracy S. Morris\, Sandra Ann McDonald\, Ada Milenkovic Brown\, Marcia Collette\, Sunder Addams (M)\, Trisha Wooldridge LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:c10ae283-1850-482d-8689-a20e7320deea SUMMARY:Sex in SF/Fantasy: Too Much or Not Enough? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:With the rise of paranormal romances especially\, sex seems to have become de riguer. Is this right or wrong? Why or why not? -- Jean Marie Ward\, Van Allen Plexico\, Sandra Ann McDonald\, Gary Mitchel\, Vicki Dobbs LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:2303d60c-c043-4482-ac85-2932364e1bbb SUMMARY:Dune Messiah: Frank Herbert's works in prose and film DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:A free ranging discussion of Frank Herbert and his influence on the genre. -- Kevin J. Anderson\, Van Allen Plexico LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:814de3e8-68f1-451f-979d-0ddc376e5f92 SUMMARY:Now that We're There\, What? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:In honor of Apollo 11\, we've gotten there\, now what? Explore the many stories/books that show us what life might be like on the moon. -- Van Allen Plexico\, John Hill\, Christopher Robin\, Fragano Ledgister LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:b07c030b-d5ad-4ce6-803e-f30f1b7c5824 SUMMARY:And Thus To Bed DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 DESCRIPTION:Meet with the track staff to discuss what went right\, what went wrong and what do we want next year. -- Christopher Robin\, Fragano Ledgister\, Stephanie Souders\, Sue Phillips LOCATION:Fairlie - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:5ab1a320-2ad8-4c25-9b82-0ecf35c36b28 SUMMARY:Art Show Awards DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION: -- Rick Sternbach\, Bob Eggleton\, Lindsey Rush Hawkins LOCATION:Grand Hall West - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:553f7389-af65-41bf-bc73-a711a38e8028 SUMMARY:First Contact\, First Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:First contact- different books\, different approaches. Discuss. -- Michael Z. Williamson\, John Hill\, Christopher Robin LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:d0226eb6-a4ed-4dca-9d98-ffff656861d7 SUMMARY:Book Swap for Early Birds DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Got something you don't want? Want something you don't have? Come and see if you can make a swap. One fan's garbage is another fan's treasure. -- Trudy Leonard (M) LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:c17c2f96-6c9a-45c8-a8a9-95facb278ff9 SUMMARY:State of the Genre DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:How goes it in the halls of publishing these days? Where do our guests see sf/fantasy going in the next few years? -- Ginjer Buchanan\, Bill Fawcett\, Toni Weisskopf\, Paul Stevens\, Stacy Hague-Hill LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:eb8fa9e9-b577-40b0-b4dd-1062f594d639 SUMMARY:Bujold's Fantasies vs SF DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Lois Bujold writes well in any genre. But is one just a teeny bit better than the other? -- Sandra Ann McDonald\, Conni Covington\, Dawn Benton\, Joy Lanteman LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:467d4976-1ac1-466d-a163-04a14c049217 SUMMARY:Man's Reach Exceeds His Grasp DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:2009 is the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11. SF has long explored and inspired man's yearning for space. Look into this with us in literary terms. -- Gary Mitchel\, John Hill\, Larry Davis\, Christopher Robin\, Fragano Ledgister LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:22c2831b-9065-4d03-8135-007d5203aaf1 SUMMARY:The Bloody Pulps DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:There's a new generation of pulp writers. Join some of them as we discuss what attracts people to the pulps old and new. -- Joe Crowe\, James Palmer\, Van Allen Plexico\, Stephen H Segal\, Barry Reese LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:d516386c-8901-4d4d-bae2-3e77e5a1274b SUMMARY:You Say Religion\, I Say Magic! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:An examination of the use of religion and magic systems in sf and fantasy. What is their place and why? -- James Palmer\, Jean Marie Ward\, Linda L. Donahue\, D. A. Adams\, Jenny Blackford\, Amy Herring\, Stephanie Souders (M) LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:9e3e68a6-fd4e-4a88-9ff9-fb3240a83b28 SUMMARY:Is there a Doctor in the Story? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:If there is\, how is he/she/it portrayed? Are physicians better main characters or ancillary? And is the science accurate? -- Arthur Hinds\, Jason Schneiderman\, Cami Henderson\, Chris Jackson\, Larry Davis LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:e0ac27d6-aa5b-43af-8000-89f73a624e5c SUMMARY:Keeping Up with the Scientists DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Is science fiction keeping up with science? Is it outstripping it? Is technology advancing too fast even for us geeks? -- Dr. Stephen D. Howe\, James Palmer\, Phyllis Boros LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005408Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:d2fd8bd7-5574-46ed-b94f-16dc87bc761e SUMMARY:Historic Roots of SF and Fantasy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION:Scholarly presentations on the historical roots of SF/fantasy. Human hybrids & Somnium\, a novel by Johannes Kepler. -- Matthew J Brown (M)\, Luis Arrata\, Richard Scott Nokes LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:80d5a7dd-e396-4443-a9d2-a3275685e7fd SUMMARY:Xenoarcheologist's Road Show DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Travel to the future where our intrepid archeologists are analyzing items found in the ruins of Earth\, discerning their use/meaning in our society. -- Jody Lynn Nye (M)\, Mike Resnick\, Charles Fleischer\, Christopher Robin LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:9a93108c-90f7-4259-a316-655523319ed5 SUMMARY:Identity in SF & Fantasy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:How do portrayals of villains\, monsters\, and aliens reflect conceptions of human identity? Our panel examines this in different ways. -- Racheline Maltese\, Matthew J Brown\, Allison Britt LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:edc63b52-e672-45c7-a9d3-79b9f846fdb5 SUMMARY:Beyond Binaries - Gender Roles in SF/F DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:What F&SF literature has gone beyond traditional gender definitions? How successful is it? Does this require aliens or magical creatures? -- Jean Marie Ward\, Lee Martindale\, Sunder Addams\, Trisha Wooldridge LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:0fb75324-cab9-4458-94e7-51e2207a637a SUMMARY:Military in SF/Fantasy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Does current military thinking - how to do things\, policies\, etc. - affect sf and fantasy writing? Is its audience changing thereby? -- Julie Cochrane\, Kevin Dockery\, Michael Z. Williamson\, Jeanine Garner\, Ron Garner\, Shane Gries LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:c8f67843-a11b-4d7f-86d7-d749d39773c5 SUMMARY:That Can Never Happen! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Will everything we see in Science Fiction eventually come true? What ideas have we seen in SF can never happen in the real world-- and why not?? -- Kevin R. Grazier\, Van Allen Plexico\, Eric Flint\, Amy Herring LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:c6cfa2d1-f3c0-4f96-abd1-9a44afaa17f4 SUMMARY:Sci-Fi & Fantasy Jeopardy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:Our host bewilders\, perplexes\, and tries to stump the best minds in fandom! Prizes will be awarded! -- Van Allen Plexico (M) LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:2831e0dc-889e-431d-a05f-10b28678223f SUMMARY:Songs from Diamond Star DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:Songs from Catherine Asaro's book Diamond Star about an interstellar prince who just wants to sing. -- Catherine Asaro\, Donald Wolcott LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:41614d31-de41-4499-a5c1-20f20db93950 SUMMARY:The Science of Michael Crichton DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:His books are full of science & technology\; thrilling fiction or is there real world plausibility in any of it? -- Kevin R. Grazier LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:eb1b845d-dae6-4072-8e24-8f1edefd7a75 SUMMARY:The Write Genes DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:From Max Brooks to Brian Herbert\, relatives of writers are making a go of it themselves. Let's see if we agree about going into the family business. -- Chris Jackson\, Gary Mitchel LOCATION:Greenbriar - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:faa90aa3-fa3d-459f-abb9-405afb7dd7f1 SUMMARY:Photoshop Interface DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics skills needed to use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to manipulate your digital images and learn creative technique. -- Darryl White LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:0869ba58-f006-4d5f-a10f-98341f6e03c1 SUMMARY:Designing Spaceships for Science Fiction and Fantasy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:What makes a great Sci-Fi spaceship? Jeff Carlisle discusses Reality vs. Fantasy\, Form vs. Function and reviews some of the coolest ships of all time -- Jeff Carlisle LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:548766ee-0014-475b-9b29-d0d6179fd3ee SUMMARY:Photographing Faeries-Tips & Tricks DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Learn what goes into creating a Fantasy Photograph\, from the raw photo to the final image. -- Tracy L. Cornett LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:2f3a9395-4395-460a-b0dd-84b9a7de492b SUMMARY:Taxes for Artists\, or How to Keep All That Money You Aren't Making at Art! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Join CPA Christy Nicholas\, who is also Artist Green Dragon\, and explore the ins and outs of running an art business. -- Christy Nicholas LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:ce1de32f-608e-4db0-963f-06d1cc216403 SUMMARY:DPI Studios discuss their digital collaborative art DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:Two Canadian artists separated by 3000 miles of frozen Canadian wasteland discuss how easier it is to collaborate now via internet. -- Embrio and Jaysin\, LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:0a8391ab-9a92-470a-afec-fda4aa60a4b6 SUMMARY:The Art of Vintage PinUp and Erotic Photography DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:Photographer Timothy Dolph and adult model Malloy Martini discuss design\, execution and marketing of Erotic Art photography. This panel is 18+. -- Tim Dolph LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:30e63564-30bb-458a-8ba2-cc52d3b2d520 SUMMARY:The Low Cut Blouse Phenomenon DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DESCRIPTION:The first impression of your work will be a 100×100 pixel thumbnail. If you want viewers to look closer\, your images have to wear a low cut blouse. -- Amul Kumar LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:2b29b4f0-2595-4955-a653-72999ca7ba84 SUMMARY:How to draw Monsters/Aliens DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Bring a pencil & your imagination! Fan-favorite illustrator and designer Jeff Carlisle leads a workshop on drawing fun and freaky monsters or aliens. -- Jeff Carlisle LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:1328fd29-87e4-4fde-b404-f513094c67fa SUMMARY:Photography Discussion Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join Photographers & Educators in a discussion about Fantasy photography in Juried Art Shows. Hear possible guidelines for entering the DC Art Show. -- Amul Kumar\, Fox Gradin\, John Parise (M)\, Joseph Corsentino LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:a307052e-7312-4187-824c-56914d251ef5 SUMMARY:The Art of Rick Sternbach DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:A look at the Space\, Science Fiction\, and Star Trek Art of Hugo and Emmy-winning Artist Rick Sternbach. -- Rick Sternbach LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:fc5d72e8-94b2-426c-9466-459da1669ddd SUMMARY:Dragon*Con Artist Trading Card Workshop DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:What is an Artist Trading Card? Want to try your hand at creating mini art? Join us for an informative panel and demonstration. -- Fiona Broome\, Melissa Honig LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:ac5885b1-cfe8-497a-9089-50d4e5d88ccc SUMMARY:Basic Beading Class - Oglala Butterfly Bracelet DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make a bracelet using American Indian seed bead technique called Oglala Butterfly from master beader Green Dragon\, aka Christy Nicholas. -- Christy Nicholas LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:2d40bfe4-8988-4a9a-96f8-d95558cccdd9 SUMMARY:Neography & Scripts DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Neographies such as Tolkien's Tengwar\, Klingon\, and Star Wars' Aurebesh and the Futurama alphabet provide a lot of fun for audiences. -- Chris Range LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:d2d0e595-f51e-4335-9301-2e6217bdc0e2 SUMMARY:Behind the Painting and up it's Skirts DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:The business practices of making original artwork . -- Don Maitz LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:61fba7b9-58b9-4f78-b086-9e950fd5bfa3 SUMMARY:Drawing Wings for Fantasy Art DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:Want to give your angels\, dragons\, or faeries more realistic wings? Learn the basics of drawing wings\, including those of birds\, bats\, and insects. -- Brenda Lyons LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:013e81d9-88f6-425d-976e-60e770531d0f SUMMARY:Monster in an Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:What is Monster in Hour? Watch as audience participation and artist talent combine to create unique\, out of this world\, unbelievable Monsters. -- Brenda Lyons\, Jessica Douglas LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:fe07a252-cf9c-4ebc-a245-1a52758a080f SUMMARY:Art Show Jury Discussion DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join the 2009 jury members in a discussion of applying to juried Art Shows. What are they looking for in submitted works in order to pass jury? -- Don Maitz\, Janny Wurts\, Rick Sternbach\, Bob Eggleton\, Lindsey Rush Hawkins LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:97372fd9-876d-4f93-b7a0-d0901c7a1396 SUMMARY:Star Wars in Art DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Lucasfilm-approved Official Star Wars artists discuss the different licensed work they do\, their creative process and how they began their SW careers. -- Cat Staggs\, Randy Martinez\, Matt Busch\, Jeff Carlisle LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:c4604dcc-5195-44c4-81ce-b946ca46971d SUMMARY:Dragon*Con Artist Trading Card Swap DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Did you make some great Artist Trading Cards at the Workshop? Or maybe you brought some of your original trading cards to Con? -- Fiona Broome\, Melissa Honig LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:a1ec5e7e-340d-4da2-9dc7-41400da83c04 SUMMARY:Bring Your Imagination to Life with DAZ|Studio DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Have some great ideas for amazing art? Learn the basics of designing your own masterpiece with DAZ|Studio\, an easy-to-use 3D program. -- Kerry Maffeo LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:98c13a5e-3add-4d9d-9749-e17b7e15f8dc SUMMARY:Dr. Sketchy's Anti Art School DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:Where cabaret meets life drawing! Bring your sketch book\, medium of choice\, and a sense of adventure for a life drawing session. 18+ age limit. -- Jen Marlowe LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:2f7a8b15-dc3e-49fc-86b6-5cfc3e8a5427 SUMMARY:A brief History of Wire Sculpture DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:Wire Artist Luke Eldridge will demonstrate how he makes a wire sculpture from the ground up. Plus he will showcase a wide variety of his sculpture. -- Luke Eldridge LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:d2ea96c4-115a-468a-9859-087fac1f63da SUMMARY:Illustration Demo by J.D. Russell and Christopher Kuhlmann DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Please join artists Christopher Kuhlmann & Justin D. Russell as they each work on an illustration & explain the steps to begin a successful painting. -- Christopher Kuhlmann \, Justin D. Russell LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:0fcf521e-3309-4861-9f11-697ade8add10 SUMMARY:Grimm Visions: Faerie Tales for the modern age DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 DESCRIPTION:See how Tracy L. Cornett uses her photography to bring the myths of yesterday into the reality of today -- Tracy L. Cornett LOCATION:Hanover A - B - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:4d677ff1-648b-48b9-a139-452b67b4d99e SUMMARY:Marvel vs. DC Family Feud DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:A new twist on an old favorite! Match wits with fandom's biggest brains for a shot at the title!!! -- Van Allen Plexico (M) LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:6aeeae3d-61ab-4ea6-8207-b5f1883e2f8b SUMMARY:Sabuti Musashi: Ningage-ryu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:Ningage-ryu a Japanese martial arts style with roots in the 1300's\, continues to live. Grandmaster Mausashi uses a sword\, cane\, & walking stick to amaze. -- Sabutai Musashi LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:6fa5ef88-d075-4b54-937a-e25042bbd319 SUMMARY:Time Travelers Ball DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T003000 DESCRIPTION:Wear your finest anachronistic fashion and dance the night away. A parade of steampunk fashion presented by Berit New York will kick off the evening. -- DJ Catt Ninetails\, G. D. Falksen (M) (J) LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:9a34fe99-f297-4b25-bc97-3940d4a03598 SUMMARY:Time Travellers Ball DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T003000 DESCRIPTION:Together with the AH track\, we present an opportunity for sf fans to have fun\, dance\, and wear the finery of whatever period strikes their fancy. LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:dd327ce5-294c-4358-a0a8-e9fd893943fa SUMMARY:What Price Immortality? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Examines the trials and travails of immortality. -- Rosemary Laurey\, Susan Sizemore\, J F Lewis\, Mark Henry\, Richelle Mead\, Allan Gilbreath\, Fiona Zedde\, Carol Malcolm (M) LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:ac88dfb4-df29-42fe-90e6-796cb33d2927 SUMMARY:Meet Traci Lords DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Question & Answer session with this versatile actress. -- Traci Lords\, Kelly Lockhart (M) LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:110cd6c4-bf9f-4d1d-8070-cd22e32dc987 SUMMARY:Baen Slide Show and Travelling Prize Patrol DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join editor/publisher Toni Weisskopf as she brings us up to date on what's coming up from Baen publishing. Win a free book or two in the process! -- Toni Weisskopf LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:4a42faf4-e611-4563-bd7b-26c252bce9b3 SUMMARY:Eric Roberts - breathing life into DC's heavies DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Meet the compelling actor who gave voice to Justice League's Mongul and The Dark Night's Boss Maroni - film and television legend Eric Roberts. -- Eric Roberts\, Hunt\, Swain (M) LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:93d0aa0c-5525-4183-9abf-f0a77a3a9e06 SUMMARY:Tor to Come DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Join editors from Tor Books in exploring what's in the pipeline from this publisher. -- Paul Stevens\, Stacy Hague-Hill\, Heather Osborn LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:0566c22d-959a-4613-bae6-883be63689bc SUMMARY:Improv with Dean Haglund DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Come see Dean Haglund do his famous improv. -- Dean Haglund\, Claudia Christian LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:512b1d5e-519c-4e1f-8061-89d86fe7b77e SUMMARY:The Goon 10th Anniversary Inbred Hillbilly Hoedown! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T003000 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a decade of Eric Powell's award-winning comic book masterpiece\, with the man himself! Music\, contests\, and a whole lot o' shenanigans! -- Eric Powell LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:78b86bd2-cc33-457f-bb22-e5bec62b40e4 SUMMARY:A Time with Anne When DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:Anne's friends\, family\, and colleagues tell us what life is like with the Dragonlady herself. -- Jody Lynn Nye\, Bill Fawcett\, Katherine Kurtz\, Don Maitz\, Todd McCaffrey\, Janny Wurts\, Scott MacMillan\, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:3a09de19-e967-422c-b0d3-6ba8f40720cb SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Lois McMaster Bujold DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join our Literary Guest of Honor as she reads from one of her many works. -- Lois McMaster Bujold LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:013cee20-1034-4244-b6dd-f5f65b0d9b38 SUMMARY:Sabutai Musashi: Ningage-ryu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Ningage-ryu a Japanese martial arts style with roots in the 1300's\, continues to live. Grandmaster Mausashi uses a sword\, cane\, & walking stick to amaze. -- Sabutai Musashi LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:6861e3dc-de8b-4049-8ca7-864f55aa5d99 SUMMARY:Wheel of Time Costume Contest DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Shawl twitching\, spear rattling\, and Seanchan Blood noses in the air. Enter your Wheel of Time costume for spiffy prizes\, or watch the fun and cheer. LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:987da855-76e6-4556-a2b5-2f7288f121e6 SUMMARY:The Art of Illustration DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Join these leaders in their craft as they discuss what it takes to be a top illustrator. -- William Stout\, Larry Elmore\, Don Maitz\, Janny Wurts (M)\, Rob Granito\, Bob Eggleton LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:fcea42b2-5001-4673-a148-3a8be7be804e SUMMARY:Bleeding Into The Mainstream DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:How goth imagery is being used in the mainstream media. -- Michelle Belanger\, Rogue\, William Faith\, DJ Ichabod (M)\, DJ Spider LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:f7813d35-b1e4-4877-aa99-47f42bbb3a75 SUMMARY:4th Annual Dragon*Con AMV Contest: DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T003000 DESCRIPTION:Come watch the best AMVs submitted over the past year! Action\, Drama\, Romance\, Comedy and Best In Show! LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:92a1cb48-743b-4096-a2dd-32ce4fb2bb47 SUMMARY:AMV Videos DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T020000 DESCRIPTION:Come see what made the award winners from the AMV Video Contest win. LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:a9d5db10-3e84-4824-86b1-5b38b5eeb7b9 SUMMARY:Art Show Auction - Preview DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T120000 DESCRIPTION:Preview for Art Auction starts at 11am. LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:c4bf1c83-08c8-40d2-8b69-057281a1d122 SUMMARY:Art Show Auction DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DESCRIPTION:Found a piece of art you MUST have? Went to buy it but someone had already put in a bid! Go to the Art Auction & win that piece! Preview 11:30am-Auction starts 12 noon. LOCATION:Hanover C - E - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:c3954aa0-f3ca-4667-b62b-5e2486a3b019 SUMMARY:D*C Comics Conference Session #7: Avengers Symposium on ASSEMBLED! 1 & 2 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Take a look at what makes this superhero super team survive\, and celebrate the release of 'Assembled! 2: Earth's Mightiest Heroes and Villains'. Book release and signing follows in comics artists alley. -- Joe Crowe\, Keith R.A. DeCandido\, Van Allen Plexico\, Matthew J Brown (M)\, George Perez LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:103d91fb-fbc2-424f-bafb-f0a9d27d28f0 SUMMARY:The Thrill of the Chase - catching up with the sketch card craze DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:The exciting world of sketch card collecting is explored with some of the genre's most popular illustrators. -- Cat Staggs\, Denise Vasquez (M)\, Randy Martinez\, Brian Denham LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:d71d075d-f515-49f6-ae9f-be3d60a1461d SUMMARY:Dot Comics DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:A state of the union for fans of web comics\, with some of the medium's favorite creators. -- Pete Abrams\, James Burns\, Jennie Breeden (M)\, Gina Biggs\, David Reddick LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:843164cb-53b9-425d-808e-f3ae1ee7a178 SUMMARY:Finishing Touches - the fine art of comic book inking DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:A bevy of talented inkers from comics' top titles tell us why funny books just wouldn't look the same without them. -- Nathan Massengill\, Karl Story\, Dexter Vines\, Tom Feister\, Rodney Ramos\, Curtis\, Brian (M) LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:03777ccb-670d-4ee1-8447-c8363b442343 SUMMARY:D*C Comics Conference Session #5: Ethics in/of Comics DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:Scholarly presentations on the role of ethics as portrayed in the production of comics. -- Brown\, Matthew (M)\, Henebry\, Charles \, Sylvia\, John IV \, Treat\, Shaun \, Walters\, Sean LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005409Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:90a2712d-5957-43fb-9da2-6bdb025467a5 SUMMARY:Promo Pack - the art of proper promotion DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DESCRIPTION:Learn what it takes to successfully create a name for yourself in the pop art world with resources you have at your fingertips. -- Sean Taylor (M)\, Renee Witterstaetter\, Denise Vasquez\, David Reddick LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:474ed81f-8f40-4345-82ec-c58a6b4c91d4 SUMMARY:Hometown Hero - an hour with Mark Brooks DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:One of the medium's most dynamic illustrators takes us on an insider's tour of his comics career - with a special surprise gift for fans! -- Mark Brooks\, Clark\, Dwight (M) LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:0207a961-d04b-4d23-8f54-e130abc495cc SUMMARY:Humberto Ramos - an hour with friends DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 15th anniversary of the American comics debut of fan-favorite artist Humberto Ramos with an intimate look at his illustrious career. -- Humberto Ramos\, Jimmy Palmiotti (M) LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:b3476b6d-6f76-4617-b15b-56aee864d417 SUMMARY:Style Guide - the unique vision of Darwyn Cooke DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Arguably the most visionary creator of modern comics\, Darwyn Cooke explains how he helped restore a generation's faith in graphic storytelling. -- Darwyn Cooke\, Hunt\, Swain (M) LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:5830e973-5306-4464-87e5-fdfc55e44d41 SUMMARY:Lowbrow Lowdown 2009 Part 1 - Art Toys DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Urban vinyl. Designer toys. Lowbrow loot. Whatever you call them\, they are hotter than ever - these brilliant creators will help you understand why. Stay for a screening of Scribble .08 at the end of the hour. -- Tara McPherson\, Brandt Peters\, Kathie Olivas\, Doktor A\, Laura Kuenzli (M) LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:0e1f8c32-73fe-4396-b633-3d29d6360353 SUMMARY:Lowbrow Lowdown - 2009 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:See where the future of 'lowbrow' art is headed\, from some of popular kulture's most important players. Begins after screening of Scribble .08 at end of previous panel. -- Chris Ryniak\, Travis Louie\, Alex Pardee\, Bob Self\, Mark Murphy (M)\, Warner\, HC LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:d04e61ff-26c0-4dae-a3fa-57e8eb2fb21f SUMMARY:D*C Comics Conference Session #6: Public Use of Comics DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Journalism\, Political Performance\, and Religious Indoctrination - scholars show ways in which the comics medium is put to use in the public sphere. -- Matthew J Brown (M)\, Serda\, Dalel \, Staehler\, Axel \, Tzankova\, Veronika Konstantinova LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:8d832067-535c-4402-8367-19f9f7abf067 SUMMARY:Creative License - crafting comics from the screen DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Turning film and TV icons into comics characters provides perks and pratfalls - and in some cases requires a very thick skin! Fans are a picky breed. -- Stephanie Gladden\, Georges Jeanty\, Steve Scott\, Heidi Arnhold\, Curtis\, Brian (M) LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:be86a921-6e37-4d7c-960a-83a05f308de6 SUMMARY:Local Flavor - Atlanta's comics treasure trove DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:Spend an hour with a few of the top talents who make up the cream of Atlanta's creative crop\, and find out why this city is a hotbed of comics genius. -- Bob Burden\, Cully Hamner\, Francesco Francavilla\, Laura Martin\, Hunt\, Swain (M)\, Shasteen\, Tony LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:655bd69e-db9c-4a5f-8dd2-1419ed793aba SUMMARY:Feminine Wiles - the women of pop art DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Five of modern art's most popular creators demonstrate that compelling illustration knows no gender. -- Tara McPherson\, Kathie Olivas\, Sas Christian\, Amanda Conner\, Trainor\, Thom (M) LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:f8bf4b15-b931-49ba-a0ef-1d92eca6b703 SUMMARY:Where Have all the Heroes Gone DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Zombies\, murderers\, secret government agencies...remember when a fight on a giant typewriter made for a FUN comic?! Let''s reminisce -- Steve Scott\, Wayne Vansant\, Darwyn Cooke\, George Perez\, Michael Golden\, Curtis\, Brian (M) LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005401Z UID:bead1c62-a169-480b-9f4b-9c549f5a39bc SUMMARY:Peculiar Memories - the timeless art of days unpast DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:On the edges of modern art exist days fondly remembered\, yet never realized. Explore these oddly nostalgic never-times with the geniuses behind them. -- Brandt Peters\, Doktor A\, Jeremy A. Bastian\, Trainor\, Thom (M) LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c13dc65a-eaf8-4501-ad5b-013891a91b88 SUMMARY:That's Illustration! - a look at entertainment art DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this look into the wildly popular genre of entertainment illustration with a stellar lineup of creators. -- Jason Palmer\, Randy Martinez\, Matt Busch\, Clark\, Dwight (M) LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:df7ed8f9-8d05-4e63-aefb-169ab99e38e1 SUMMARY:Comics Conference Ses. #7: History\, Technology\, and Identity in Comics DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Scholars discuss different ways that issues of identity play a role in superhero comics. -- Matthew J Brown\, Bolling\, Ben \, Curtis\, Brian (M)\, Keys\, Jessica Lauren LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9dea312a-dd8b-46b6-9ad1-5b89ce1a2f1a SUMMARY:Scripted Response - a writer's guide to compelling comics DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Thinking of penning your own 4-color masterpiece? This Q&A with comics' leading authors will lend priceless insight into what makes for a good read. -- Paul Jenkins\, Dean Motter\, Brian Pulido\, Sean Taylor (M)\, Doug Wagner\, Jimmy Palmiotti LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:cc8977f3-d579-4d0a-9c0c-302ca006e786 SUMMARY:My Dark Heart - the appeal of wicked art DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:There is no denying that the macabre never seems to go out of style. Take a walk on the wild side with the folks who live there! -- Dan Brereton\, Jeff Preston\, Menton J Matthews III\, Castillo\, Tommy\, Hunt\, Swain (M)\, Strangely\, Dirk LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:623b230c-da45-4d32-b1c2-a0c2cef74112 SUMMARY:Peepshow - contemporary pin-up art DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Lovely ladies never go out of style! Enjoy an hour with the artistic chefs who serve up heaping helpings of delicious visual cheesecake. -- Joseph Michael Linsner\, Rich Larson\, Colin Christian\, Tyson McAdoo\, Clark\, Dwight (M) LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:8a9a8d21-a5d1-4214-90f1-764f0775f603 SUMMARY:Best of Burden - an hour with Bob Burden DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Get the inside story on award-winning Flaming Carrot creator Bob Burden\, from his independent comic success to Hollywood and into the world of Pokey's Pal\, Gumby. -- Bob Burden\, Swain Hunt (M) LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:1da3158d-eb55-4f5e-9471-163c63568772 SUMMARY:My Great Big Fat Dragon*Con Experience! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 DESCRIPTION:Dragon*Con 2009 guests recount the good\, the bad\, and the beautiful in this intimate look at what they take away from this year's event. -- Bill Holbrook\, Tom Taggart\, Sean Taylor (M)\, \, Eric Morin\, Egg Embry LOCATION:Hanover F - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:dba8c7aa-0c78-4c12-80bb-d058985d51b4 SUMMARY:Seminar 1: Before You Write a Single Word DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Stackpole walks you through setting yourself up for success. From developing good core habits\, working past career killing mistakes\, to acquiring the physical tools needed to start writing. -- Michael Stackpole LOCATION:Hanover G - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:beabe770-881c-45bb-83c8-75c1b1fa465f SUMMARY:Seminar 2: Genres\, Licensed Universes\, and FanFic DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Allston talks about the challenges of writing for genre markets\, including determining whether you're suited to a market\, dealing with license holders\, and meeting fan expectations. -- Aaron Allston LOCATION:Hanover G - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:fb30bdcd-8eb8-409f-84fc-db9d89cd8fd3 SUMMARY:Seminar 3: The Rules of Writing. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:The insider tips and tricks that you'd pick up in the first five years of your writing career\, all presented here in an hour. These tricks will cut 3 years out of your development as a writer. -- Michael Stackpole LOCATION:Hanover G - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a902a852-e66e-46ad-9245-713aeb064029 SUMMARY:Seminar 4: Providing the Experience DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Allston discusses three closely-related elements of fiction: Point of View\, Emotion\, and Description. -- Aaron Allston LOCATION:Hanover G - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:fa85b3f1-4874-42fe-a280-69e6bb137971 SUMMARY:Seminar 5: Characterization DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Characters are king in literature Stackpole brings you a toolbox full of techniques to create compelling and memorable characters. -- Michael Stackpole LOCATION:Hanover G - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:406200cb-9879-46b9-a070-614533c75b0b SUMMARY:Seminar 6: Style and Mood DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Allston talks about establishing and sustaining the tone of a novel – how to switch from technique to technique\, in order to make the readers experience exactly what you want them to. -- Aaron Allston LOCATION:Hanover G - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f6f34f37-6a95-4f74-8b1d-480af3d54539 SUMMARY:Seminar 7: Plotting DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Stackpole unravels the mysteries of creating compelling plots. From creating an outline to maintaining flexibility\, this seminar gives you the insider knowledge. -- Michael Stackpole LOCATION:Hanover G - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:493b4990-d9ff-4caa-b809-6bfdc2d9dc98 SUMMARY:Seminar 8: Plot Analysis DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Allston adds to your writers' toolkit with methods to analyze\, strengthen\, and repair plots. -- Aaron Allston LOCATION:Hanover G - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:39ad9854-3e60-4193-8b67-0032c912cded SUMMARY:Seminar 9: 21 Days to a Novel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Stackpole presents his 3 week program for preparing yourself to write a novel. This set of 21 exercises is broken down to give you everything from character creation to world building. -- Michael Stackpole LOCATION:Hanover G - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:86b2bd02-3a5d-488f-846b-aa615bfaa40d SUMMARY:Seminar 10: Edit to perfection DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:So\, you've got your pile of 100\,000 words. What now? Stackpole guides you through the intricacies of actually editing your novel. -- Michael Stackpole LOCATION:Hanover G - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b5d261f0-46bf-4a27-abf3-aec86e9d450c SUMMARY:Seminar 11: Showing Off Your Manuscript DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:Allston discusses ways to put your fiction before the eyes of others\, including advance readers\, workshoppers\, editors\, and agents. -- Aaron Allston LOCATION:Hanover G - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:85858e25-895c-491a-90c4-6522f78683fc SUMMARY:Seminar 12: Writing Careers in the Post-Paper Era DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Stackpole—the first author to offer fiction on the iPhone/iPod Touch —gives you an up to date look at the digital revolution and explains how you can profit and develop your career. -- Michael Stackpole LOCATION:Hanover G - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:20a4d082-4357-427d-ab5f-d48fd812ecb8 SUMMARY:Early Meet and Greet DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:Early meet and greet staff and Filk performers. LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:86265717-806a-401d-8389-94528a84d205 SUMMARY:Panel discussion: What is Filk? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Panel with filk performers discussing what is filk? Different flavors of filk. LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b59e5d96-814d-47ac-bd39-2f9178e2d00c SUMMARY:Filking DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Some filking to get the weekend started! Format is Pick\, Pass\, or Play LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a01ad338-e498-4edf-8c1d-f2faa8455d26 SUMMARY:Performance: Pandora Celtica DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION: -- Pandora Celtica LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d63b63fa-676f-4591-8cdd-719a65af008a SUMMARY:Workshop: InstaFilk DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Create a Filk song to a well known tune. Group participation. LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0a226235-8ba7-4422-aaa6-858874dc2ed5 SUMMARY:Filking DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:Format is Pick\, Pass\, or Play LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b8b05633-9d73-42ab-9bdd-5c1f41538b7a SUMMARY:Open Filk DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T033000 DESCRIPTION:Open Filking in Filk Room LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b8cff365-29ef-479d-8a08-45a7fb18b14b SUMMARY:Filk in the A.M. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Filking before 'noon! Format is Pick\, Pass\, or Play LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:cc3f323b-1d6d-44cb-8691-4d35e65cf4b5 SUMMARY:Filking 101 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Tips and techniques for beginning filkers and filkers who would like to perform as performers or merely as Filk participants. LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:13542e9b-2808-4d66-bd65-fbcb19fb1e08 SUMMARY:Performance: Bedlam Bards DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION: -- Bedlam Bards LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4b1589bd-9e9f-4d4c-b81f-419d1b6e8b13 SUMMARY:Filking DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Open filk. Format is Pass\, Pick\, or Play LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:e5111d81-b5d1-4a2f-9799-4a668081c2c6 SUMMARY:Performance by Marc Gunn DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION: -- Marc Gunn LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:5f0381ae-adfc-437a-8ea1-026434ed03dc SUMMARY:Performance: Pandora Celtica DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION: -- Pandora Celtica LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:7179deda-d97a-46eb-8592-9da1146e967d SUMMARY:Filk and Cookies DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:Open Filking and socializing. LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d99666be-1621-4c02-bc26-076e4f6ad6cb SUMMARY:Open Filk DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T033000 DESCRIPTION:Open Filking. Format is Pick\, Pass\, or Play LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c10aa0b0-de23-4477-98ac-9f31a6ba7c2d SUMMARY:Filking Workshop DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:Themed Filks fantasy or fandom LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:7a63c454-755e-4cc4-8064-ac42fe4e9bb1 SUMMARY:Performance: Bedlam Bards DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION: -- Bedlam Bards LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:46c92bf4-badd-41b2-86af-9ab393075540 SUMMARY:Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:How to write filk songs LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d739533f-a24f-4a9a-b091-18de54319d9c SUMMARY:Performance Marc Gunn DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION: -- Marc Gunn LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:3182a28f-9802-4c49-9f13-083e5dab464d SUMMARY:Filking DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Open filk. Format is Pass\, Pick\, or Play LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:02eb7102-1bab-423c-9873-5e5358c58e20 SUMMARY:Filking DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:Open Filking\, Format is Pass\, Pick\, or Play LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:11a196bf-aa48-4736-b6f9-d26c0b7c0183 SUMMARY:Filk - Open Filk DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T033000 LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:deda6894-9bab-42d0-ac5b-a5821eb60e1c SUMMARY:Filk - Open Discussion DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005410Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4b2656f2-081b-401b-b6fe-65d7f134655e SUMMARY:Open Filking DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:7844a17b-7378-40e1-8f26-c614ff7f9ced SUMMARY:Filk DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Open Filking. Format is Pass\, Pick\, or Play LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b91a6736-2fe3-436e-948a-6b7982a28904 SUMMARY:Filk - Panel and Discussion: What worked and what didn't DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Panel to solicit feedback about what worked for this year's filk track and what didn't. What would you like to see more of? Etc. LOCATION:Inman - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d49d03c2-8789-486a-8bf3-3abcc17aee01 SUMMARY:Spin City with Barry Bostwick and Alan Ruck DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:Talk New York 'politics' with 'Mayor Randall Winston' and his 'Chief of staff Stuart Bondek'\, or about anything else theses talented actors have done! -- Alan Ruck\, Barry Bostwick\, Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:78120303-96fc-4524-ae41-6f8d48da5a29 SUMMARY:Who The Frak Is The Real Richard Hatch? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join Richard Hatch as he shares clips and memories from both Classic and Re-imagined Battlestar Galacticas\, a new 30th anniversary trailer \, as well as his upcoming reality series. -- Richard Hatch LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b3fb0c33-627f-448c-be66-d1c1d06396ca SUMMARY:Dirk Benedict and Dwight Schultz DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:An A-Team reunion! -- Dirk Benedict\, Dwight Schultz\, Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4a188351-7d42-4efd-b584-e9d7842b9328 SUMMARY:Meet C3PO! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Anthony Daniels talks about his life behind the mask. -- Anthony Daniels LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:29639b70-c4c4-441a-933a-933832b29b98 SUMMARY:Animation Voice Acting DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Learn about the fine art of voice acting from our panel of experts\, whose experience spans a variety of shows and years of work with Warner Brothers\, Disney\, and Turner! -- C. Martin Croker\, Bob Bergen\, Charles Fleischer\, Neil Kaplan LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:53c2d291-bdf4-453c-be70-96a250e69db8 SUMMARY:Voice Acting Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Cast members from a host of hit anime and cartoons give us the low-down on what it's like to be a voice acting professional -- Vic Mignogna\, Richard Epcar\, Scott Houle LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:537c5922-89e4-4db8-92a8-8ca544a93c8c SUMMARY:Performance: Bedlam Bards DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION: -- Bedlam Bards LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:303bbb63-a69f-4756-92cd-36c0af04f3f7 SUMMARY:Performance: Tom Smith DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION: -- Tom Smith LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f569aba1-be31-4b52-bc70-6133b47989bd SUMMARY:World of Hentai DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T003000 DESCRIPTION:Under the cover of night we feature the seedy side of anime - hentai! See the funniest and craziest “adult”-themed anime! 18+ only. ID required. -- Jess Merriman (M) LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:fa4726cd-43ab-43c1-ba84-29f524aca7b9 SUMMARY:Vic Mignogna Q&A DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:A one-on-one\, up close and personal conversation with Vic. Find out the latest from one of the most popular voice actors alive! -- Vic Mignogna LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9ca95f5c-bf41-44d0-bcab-2c2be6a2bae4 SUMMARY:An Hour With Doug Bradley DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:An interview with Pinhead himself: Doug Bradley! -- Doug Bradley\, DJ Ichabod (M) LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0ad8b6b2-f371-43f4-b3ba-3db4b392403a SUMMARY:Zombie Squad DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Nobody knows how to suppress a zombie hoard better than Zombie Squad! Learn from the professionals. A 2007 Apocalypse Rising favorite! -- Zombie Squad\, Sam Zuniga (M) LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:90d53593-f7a4-4d43-876e-3906aabf0341 SUMMARY:Fading of the Cries Preview DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Join director\, Brian Metcalf & the stars of film for a preview and discussion. -- Brad Dourif\, Brian Metcalf\, Elaine Hendrix \, Jordan Matthews \, Karoline Kautz \, Thomas Ian Nicholas\, Tony Gowell (M) LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f1ff06eb-8af9-43cd-b5fc-f20594d2cba8 SUMMARY:Film Festival: The Lighter Side of Horror DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Like terror with a laugh? We have Death as a babysitter\, ghosts in marriage counseling\, a vampire with a plush lamb\, killer toy penguins\, and more. LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:edf19373-b932-40f5-ac5a-c194b32e37a2 SUMMARY:Saber School DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:For the kiddies\, foam sabers and puppet show with a Star Wars theme. Parental supervision required. LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:13d79385-180f-43f7-992a-de9f6acb3702 SUMMARY:Animation Voice Acting DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Learn about the fine art of voice acting from our panel of experts\, whose experience spans a variety of shows and years of work with Warner Brothers\, Disney\, and Turner! -- C. Martin Croker\, Bob Bergen\, Neil Kaplan LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:652f5c5a-a0a1-40aa-9f3e-d94e3635e795 SUMMARY:Voice Acting Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Cast members from a host of hit anime and cartoons give us the low-down on what it's like to be a voice acting professional. -- Vic Mignogna\, Richard Epcar\, Scott Houle LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c8bbaea8-06f1-402b-9656-6992faa79487 SUMMARY:An hour with Space Ghost DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join everyone's favorite animated talk show host\, Space Ghost (George Lowe)\, for a look at life\, voice work\, and everything in between. -- George Lowe LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:63dd8ddf-1772-4eb9-8215-f631531a7049 SUMMARY:Gonzo Panel Show DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Were you here last year? Then you know what to expect. If not\, you want to find out what to expect. Join us for over 2 hours of game shows and improv! -- Ken Plume (M)\, Widgett Walls\, ScottC\, Dana Snyder\, Doc Hammer\, Trace Beaulieu\, Bill Corbett\, Scott Adsit\, Neil Innes\, Adam Savage LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a291e718-0931-4c2e-8e8c-8982e4049229 SUMMARY:Swords & Science Fiction DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:A discussion of swords and how they are used in Science Fiction stories\, and if it makes sense\, with experts in the field. -- Gary Kim Hayes\, Toni Weisskopf (M)\, Nils Onsager\, Michael Z. Williamson\, Whit Williams LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:409c4e6e-7590-4dce-8889-f724f2bbd731 SUMMARY:Voice Character Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Our guest will take the stage one more time\, as their favorite voice characters to answer your questions. -- Vic Mignogna\, Richard Epcar\, Bob Bergen\, Charles Fleischer LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:8b271a26-cc3b-4cd4-bb59-9071048221b3 SUMMARY:Voice Character Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Our guest will take the stage one more time\, as their favorite voice characters to answer your questions. (See Anime guest list) LOCATION:International North - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:40d31953-84a4-45f3-bde3-ae5fc34d0eeb SUMMARY:Performance Tom Smith DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION: -- Tom Smith LOCATION:International North-South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:8872cacf-0975-4657-b984-818df1627b1c SUMMARY:Dragon*Con Cabaret DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T023000 DESCRIPTION:This is a salute to Vaudeville in it's heyday. LOCATION:International North-South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:cecf64b2-5794-4e73-9e1b-9e75866008e2 SUMMARY:There Be Pirates\, Arrr! (party) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:Rogues\, wenches\, and landlubbers alike are invited to an evening of carousing and timber shivering! Live music\, period dancing\, free giveaway\, costume contests\,and more await you at the Pirate Party! LOCATION:International North-South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:769f76e3-754d-433e-a1cb-6c43f72aba25 SUMMARY:Animal House remembered DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:'Let me tell you 'bout some friends I know\;They're kinda crazy but you'll dig the show.' Q&A with some of our favorites from this classic film. -- Stephen Furst\, Eliza Roberts\, Karen Allen\, Ed DeGruy (M) LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0fd4bf91-02fa-4d9d-bfe6-47791fb9ea2d SUMMARY:Heroes - Shadows from the Past DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Sit down with Christine Rose and ask questions about her time on Heroes\, and how her adventures affected the new generation -- Cristine Rose LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:1dc2b893-86c4-4d19-b7c7-dc740351aec7 SUMMARY:Dean Haglund Improv DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join Dean Haglund and a special guest for the first of his infamous improv sessions! -- Dean Haglund LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f460ce4c-7362-4252-9e49-3da65c700dd1 SUMMARY:Gil Gerard and Erin Gray DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:'Buck' and 'Wilma' reminisce about life in the 25th century. -- Erin Gray\, Gil Gerard\, Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:cbc0deef-515b-473f-b3f2-6f68daadbeab SUMMARY:Feature Screening: From Inside DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:A feature length post-apocalyptic film based on an epic graphic novel. Screened with Festival shorts. LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c54b78e0-fe6f-414c-96f2-4e98f9456d5d SUMMARY:Lloyd Kaufman Troma-tizes Dragon-con! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T020000 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Troma Entertainment’s 35th Anniversary with legendary film director Lloyd Kaufman! Meet the man who helped spawn the slapstick horror with the Toxic Avenger and influenced many mainstream directors -- Lloyd Kaufman\, Steven A .Grainger (M) LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0b32cc4b-7307-4576-a449-80bd8cb308c6 SUMMARY:Helen Slater DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Catch up with the talented actress/singer who first brought Supergirl to life! -- Helen Slater\, Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d85d229b-78ed-4079-81d3-acdd38b170f2 SUMMARY:Alien Trespass Preview DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Preview of the 1950s style movie about crash landing near a desert town\, with the director. -- R.W. Goodwin LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:68916283-5446-4ebe-b8f5-80d67493b8b1 SUMMARY:Leaping from the Page - the comics characters of Doug Jones DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:An intimate hour with Doug Jones\, star of Hellboy\, Hellboy II\, Pan's Labrynth and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. -- Doug Jones\, Brian Curtis (M) LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:933a3faa-319a-4882-8011-e687722cacee SUMMARY:Sluggy Freelance's Pete Abrams DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Meet the mind behind one of fandom's favorite quirky comics. -- Kelly Lockhart (M)\, Pete Abrams LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:893f5ffc-f463-4f3a-a7c0-5a3930570483 SUMMARY:Richard Kiel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:From 'Serving Man' to trying to kill James Bond\, Richard Kiel has done it all! -- Richard Kiel\, Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f6fd9575-5fca-4a33-bc21-3a1def41e1c3 SUMMARY:Young Adult Literature Team Trivia DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Not only will we challenge your Harry Potter\, Narnia\, and Twilight knowledge\, but we'll throw in some questions about your other favorite YA books. -- Lil Watson (M)\, Mary Moline (M)\, Suzanne Chatham (M) LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:09dfcbc3-ff12-43e7-9a5e-e020257bfc40 SUMMARY:Robot Battles: Microbattles Safety & Check-in DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DESCRIPTION:Contestant check in and safety inspection. -- Kelly Lockhart (M) LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4503aee8-6be6-4c36-96cb-4fa20ba5975d SUMMARY:Robot Battles: Microbattles Safety & Check-in DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:68dd04be-6bf7-416b-b054-9ac94cded46d SUMMARY:Robot Battles: Microbattles DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:24519b55-cbe8-4452-be70-6db70c9e138d SUMMARY:Robot Battles: Microbattles DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Antweight and Beetleweight robots fight one-on-one in our custom arena. -- Kelly Lockhart (M) LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:cd48cc20-6be0-47a3-b80e-7b135bd06f42 SUMMARY:Sword Form Demonstration DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:A live demonstration of the unique fighting style described in Robert Jordan's series\, including some of the iconic fights. LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d1dfa22c-eefb-43e0-a20c-054d29cf68d8 SUMMARY:Why Actors Choose Certain Roles DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:What goes into the decision to take or reject a role? We (as writers) want to know... -- Erin Gray\, Ron Glass\, Richard Kiel\, Bruce Davison\, Eric Roberts\, Jennifer Blanc\, Doug Jones LOCATION:International South - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:8f5c4ea4-20eb-4157-903a-a2a7827cc0cf SUMMARY:The Grave Is No Bar to My Call DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of the Wheel of Time track. We'll give you an over view of this year's events and make our introductions. LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:11bbde04-996d-4577-9771-34a62b011c7b SUMMARY:Rand al'Thor and the Women DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:The Lion Sword\, the Dedicated Spear\, and She Who Sees Beyond...plus all those other interesting women who touch Rand's life. LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:39acea11-0900-4522-8efd-c7816148d520 SUMMARY:Royal Family Feud DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Who will win? The sneaky Damodreds or the righteous Trakands? Come test your trivia knowledge in this team-based competitio LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c67162aa-31f6-47db-a36c-d7da83fd51e8 SUMMARY:One Power 201 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Gateways\, Angreal and Ter'angreal\, Linking\, and more LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0641d4d8-d664-43a1-bede-2e362a5464df SUMMARY:An Evening at the Winespring Inn DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T003000 DESCRIPTION:The Wheel of Time track's annual gathering for merriment\, games and music! LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:5c0d244c-a210-4094-bdc8-2149e54bd23e SUMMARY:WoT Reference Sites DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Need to catch up on Who's Who in the Black Ajah? Always forgetting who was where and when? This is the panel for you! LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b05b75bf-0d6e-4055-931c-9f8b506e5d5c SUMMARY:The Original Trilogy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:A new reader friendly look at the first three books of the series LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:aadb7094-f22a-4228-b125-5f3030ee8110 SUMMARY:Sword Form Lesson DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to try your hand at Boar Rushes Down the Mountain? Our sword form experts will show you a few moves. LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:3bc17a73-7c33-4521-a68f-88e63a951ce2 SUMMARY:The Gathering Storm DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:The Gathering Storm will be released November 3rd. Join us for an hour of wild speculation and friendly wagers. LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ae5fab5b-d439-42b8-a8ba-c0b1eae601b2 SUMMARY:Costuming and Culture: The Westlands DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:We'll be discussing how to costume (on a budget!) for this region as well as how to hopefully add some cultural flair to your garb. LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d05903dc-3b35-4b44-8708-f220be3971e6 SUMMARY:Illian's Fourth Annual Trivia Bee DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge of WoT trivia! LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:e92b5228-4e71-43af-b56c-bd064797617c SUMMARY:Verin: Black\, Brown\, or Purple? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:Let's face it\, we know more about the voices in Rand's head than we do Verin Mathwin. Which side is she on? Is she working for someone? LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:41b80186-ffaa-4d7e-a12b-81d6a5527c62 SUMMARY:Are You a Darkfriend? I DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION:Our village is infested with Darkfriends. Can the angry mob sniff them out before they kill us all? Probably not. LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:7e69bc7e-8c31-4b12-b340-260ec7156afc SUMMARY:WoT Second Life DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Second Life is a growing virtual environment with millions of users world wide. Find out how you can meet other Wheel of Time fans through it. LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2b659b6a-b258-4e5c-b0ad-93def5c01411 SUMMARY:The Warders DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:A close look at these warriors\, their special abilities\, relationships with the Aes Sedai and how bonding has changed with the coming of the 4th Age. LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:8eb4091a-a0ae-49f0-a37d-67f313ea266e SUMMARY:Wouldst Thou Be Nae'blis? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Come vie for the title of Nae'blis! Our wacky physical challenges will ensure that only the strongest will survive to fight the Dragon. LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a63a26a6-46ae-4b27-be67-92a3319da03c SUMMARY:Beat the WoT Geeks DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge of WoT Trivia against WoT experts & insider LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:83f7dced-f6c4-4217-a09b-534a3d0f0ee6 SUMMARY:Costuming and Culture: Aiel\, Seafolk and Seanchan DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:We'll be discussing how to costume (on a budget!) for these regions as well as how to hopefully add some cultural flare to your gar LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:09d182ec-9098-4f32-ae95-a40ad7b24ca5 SUMMARY:Wheel of Time Games DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:'Courage to strengthen\, fire to blind\, music to dazzle\, iron to bind.'. Come learn to play Snakes & Foxes\, and other WoT games LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:251750fb-7d3b-4358-acbf-34d572bc319c SUMMARY:Are You A Darkfriend? II DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:Our village is infested with Darkfriends. Can the angry mob sniff them out before they kill us all? Probably not. LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f45a60f3-6701-468c-b790-d2533517370f SUMMARY:Breakfast & Books DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Our 'early' morning\, open discussion. LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:581d792a-3c43-438c-8417-3a143f4c8e01 SUMMARY:Closing Ceremony DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:So how did we do this year? Come by and let us know what you thought. LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f25deea0-1fba-44c0-93ec-a7ac44b1f60f SUMMARY:Wheel of Time Arts and Technology DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Curious about the real world skills that can be found in the Wheel Time? A discussion of everything from knitting\, ceramics\, ironwork & more LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9cf9104b-8753-4633-80c9-23520a7b9e46 SUMMARY:Leavetakings DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Come in and say goodbye to the friends you made this year. LOCATION:Kennesaw - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d4b86e1e-7539-4c23-9b87-459660a476c9 SUMMARY:Write a Story in an Hour DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T110000 DESCRIPTION:This program is an informative\, fun-filled hour that will focus on plot and character development. -- Gary Kim Hayes\, Nancy Knight (M) LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0ab33979-9cd6-4b7a-8cb9-fcb5b1691fe3 SUMMARY:Storytelling...Is It a Lost Art? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:It all goes back to storytelling. The backbone of fiction is the writer's ability to tell a story. So...How do you do it? -- Sandra Anglin Chastain\, Katherine Kurtz\, James A. Moore\, Stacy Hague-Hill\, Gene Wolfe LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9d7cb2b3-68e9-4927-a066-c45954d94d4f SUMMARY:I Cannot Tell a Lie DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Writing and selling non-fiction in an ever changing market... -- Mark F. Berry\, Dr. Bob Blackwood\, John L. Flynn (M)\, Anya Martin\, Michelle Belanger\, Rosemary Ellen Guiley\, Stephen H Segal LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005411Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:424061eb-0821-4a55-9417-1a6361293e01 SUMMARY:Tell It Like It Is! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:The truth about writing speculative fiction successfully -- Sherrilyn Kenyon\, Eric Griffin\, Peter S. Beagle\, Chesya Burke (M)\, Cherie Priest\, Raven Hart\, Gene Wolfe\, Tiffany Trent LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f8915ed8-de0d-4169-8217-08eaabf33d76 SUMMARY:Getting In the Game: Writing for the Game Industry DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Games for home computers and other platforms are blowing off the shelves. Let the experts tell you how to get into this fast-growing market. -- David Harmer\, Bill Bridges\, Kathleen O'Shea David\, Elonka Dunin (M)\, Sean Patrick Fannon\, Aaron Armand de Orive\, Ethan Gilsdorf LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:67a39843-9e85-46ea-bd43-ef1e0197fc98 SUMMARY:Looking into the Crystal Ball DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Editors talk about trends and what they're looking for -- Ginjer Buchanan\, Bill Fawcett\, Toni Weisskopf\, Stacy Hague-Hill\, Lou Anders LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:05725ef6-cd94-4fc3-9df5-5dce35caa7f2 SUMMARY:World Building: DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:World building techniques for today's savvy readers. Tips from the best will launch your creativity toward building your own world -- Peter David\, Steve Berman\, Chesya Burke (M)\, Ann C. Crispin\, Christopher Golden\, Catherine Asaro\, Walter Jon Williams LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:3143f4c5-b9ea-4b47-9ab7-738677e277d9 SUMMARY:Writing for Film and Television DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:What are producers and directors looking for? Techniques to make your fiction more appealing to Hollywood... -- Lloyd Kaufman\, Nancy Knight (M)\, Carlos Pedraza\, Scott MacMillan\, George Krstic\, Scott Houle\, Michael Nankin\, Tobe Hooper LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:32a19898-4644-467d-aba8-33468cf19aec SUMMARY:Fightin' and Writin' DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:Everything you need to know about writing fight scenes-- martial arts\, sword fighting\, hand-to-hand or the latest laser guided military equipment. -- Gary Kim Hayes (M)\, Tony Ruggiero\, Paul Stevens\, Alan Dean Foster\, Sandra Ann McDonald\, John Robinson LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d4d9bee1-cba7-4b60-9225-09f54de66e2e SUMMARY:Collaborating: Making It Work for You DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DESCRIPTION:Collaborating can be a blessing or a disaster. What strategies will make collaborating work for you. Pitfalls to avoid vs partnerships that soar. -- John D. Ringo\, Lynn Abbey\, Todd McCaffrey\, Teresa Patterson\, Raven Hart\, Berta Platas (M)\, Michelle Roper\, Caitlin Kittredge\, Jackie Kessler LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:24872e29-96bb-4947-9681-5dbe4bfba57f SUMMARY:Time-Travel and Paranormal: What is it and How Do I Write It? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:The Pros of Time-Travel and Paranormal fiction discuss and answer questions about this fast-growing genre. -- Chesya Burke (M)\, Terri Osborne\, Carole Nelson Douglas\, Rita Herron\, Anna DeStefano\, Mari Mancusi LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:627decdc-4197-4273-9291-eda96d390ead SUMMARY:Herding Cats\, er...Fictional Characters DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Developing exciting characters for your fiction--and how to control them. -- Eric Griffin (M)\, Sandra Anglin Chastain\, Kathleen O'Shea David\, Rebecca Moesta\, Janny Wurts\, Toni Weisskopf\, Gene Wolfe\, Gary Raisor LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4d679f1b-e057-496d-b5f5-18fff2e253c3 SUMMARY:Best Sellers: How to Make it Happen DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Best Selling authors and editors discuss techniques for writing and marketing a best selling novel. -- Kevin J. Anderson\, Bill Fawcett (M)\, Timothy Zahn\, Lois McMaster Bujold\, Charlaine Harris LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a59186c9-8854-4cfb-a887-44b682f3c53e SUMMARY:Gimme a Break! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Effective strategies for breaking into the world of speculative fiction. -- Davey Beauchamp\, Ann C. Crispin\, James A. Moore\, Josepha Sherman (M)\, Susan Kearney\, Susan Sizemore\, M H Bonham\, Alan Dean Foster LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:6cc5c459-8e53-4535-9e3a-dcadf8d5d3e0 SUMMARY:How to Write and Sell Graphic Novels DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:From concept to printed page\, let the pros tell you how to succeed. -- Gary Kim Hayes\, Todd Livingston\, Josh Elder\, Menton J Matthews III LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:90bdfd2a-339a-40ab-8505-e70e0ffde691 SUMMARY:The 1000 Year Stare-Time Travel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:This John Robinson workshop is about the human component of Time Travel. -- Nancy Knight (M)\, John Robinson LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2886d276-57ed-4583-b9d1-b7d811248d78 SUMMARY:Goblins\, Minotaurs and Elves\, Oh My! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:How to create non-human characters that will make readers love\, hate or fear them. -- Nancy Knight (M)\, James Maxey\, Gary Raisor\, Gail Z. Martin\, C.L. Wilson\, D. A. Adams LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4e8f4268-13bd-4701-84c2-7b89a8c5ebae SUMMARY:Exploring the Final Taboo: Writing Same Sex Fiction DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION:Authors of same-sex romance\, including sci-fi and fantasy\, answer questions about the genre. -- Ally Blue\, Barbara Karmizan\, Jolie DuPre\, Kayelle Allen (M)\, Kiernan Kelly\, Morgan Hawke\, Sascha Illyvich LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:306a16b4-90a0-4154-978c-0dec3750be2d SUMMARY:How to Get Rejected DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:A seriously humorous look at why manuscripts get rejected. The editors tell it all! -- John C. Snider\, Ginjer Buchanan\, Bill Fawcett (M)\, Toni Weisskopf\, Stephen H Segal\, Stacy Hague-Hill\, Lou Anders LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:e14219b1-36df-49aa-b19f-3752bee10978 SUMMARY:Writing for the YA and Children's Market DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:How to write for an audience that's half your age--or less. Tapping into the minds of today's young people--what DO they want to read? -- Berta Platas (M)\, Kathryn Hinds\, Mark I. West\, Richelle Mead\, \, Tim Byrd\, Kathleen Duey LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:1854e34c-36ab-4e0d-af54-2d8984830355 SUMMARY:Strong Female Protagonists: DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:How do you write strong female protagonists who are still vulnerable enough to seem real? The pros tell how to develop believable heroines. -- Chesya Burke (M)\, Janny Wurts\, Stacia Kane\, Charlaine Harris\, Laura Anne Gilman LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d9a6110a-c3b4-40e9-91df-c0f6c842fb45 SUMMARY:There I was...Accurate Military Characters DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Ever had trouble developing and portraying military characters accurately? John Robinson will give you the perfect 'formula' for military characters. -- John Robinson LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:576e55b1-61f6-45fc-8a13-44ea33368856 SUMMARY:Things I Wish Some Pro Had Told Me DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Everything you need to know about breaking into and surviving as a writer in the 21st Century. -- Kevin J. Anderson\, Nancy Knight (M)\, Rebecca Moesta LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a710200b-4f68-4947-a133-2d9a1a02a200 SUMMARY:Writer's Roundtable: You Name It\, We Talk About It DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:Free-for-all...Almost no topic is taboo for this panel. Come armed with your questions and get straight answers from the pros. -- John D. Ringo\, Jody Lynn Nye\, Kevin J. Anderson\, Nancy Knight (M)\, Todd McCaffrey\, Mike Resnick\, Scott Sigler\, Tanya Michna LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:618231c0-3e17-418f-953b-203f23e17b9a SUMMARY:Creating a Viable Spiritual Base for Fiction DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:God\, Demons? Where do I start to develop a religion or spiritual base for my books and stories? -- Katherine Kurtz\, Jana Oliver\, Josepha Sherman\, Janny Wurts\, Carole Nelson Douglas\, Linda L. Donahue LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:5eea7b86-e945-4a0b-b60f-6e98f226848e SUMMARY:Challenges for Today's Writers DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:This panel will discuss the unique challenge of writing for today's ever-changing market. -- Elizabeth Donald\, Christopher Golden\, Gary Kim Hayes (M)\, Michael Stackpole\, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro\, Jennifer St. Giles\, S.M. Stirling LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:65ed27dd-fb26-4c7f-ade9-8d8e82f6db74 SUMMARY:The Nutman Said... DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:Phil Nutman on writing techniques. Get the nitty-gritty--whether you're writing fiction or screenplays. This is the place to be! -- Nancy Knight (M)\, Philip Nutman LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a6ec55f7-fc16-4d48-8896-ad338417c7b5 SUMMARY:Staying Afloat in an Ever-Changing Market DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:What does the reader what? Or\, better still...What do the editors want? Strategies for surviving in a rotten economy and a declining market. -- Peter David\, Peter S. Beagle\, James A. Moore (M)\, Philip Nutman\, Gary Raisor\, Timothy Zahn\, Walter Jon Williams LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:1c65ec31-d055-48cf-b0bb-529df441fbbd SUMMARY:Plodding or Plotting? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:What makes a fast read? Or a dull read? Strategies for writing the perfect read! -- Chesya Burke (M)\, Keith R.A. DeCandido\, Philip Nutman\, Gail Z. Martin\, Carole Nelson Douglas\, C.L. Wilson LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:63f179c8-d473-4772-abae-b772ff2b1745 SUMMARY:The Future of Fantastic Fiction DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 DESCRIPTION:What lies ahead for the S/F\, Fantasy and Horror genres? Can we forecast trends or should we just jump on the bandwagon? -- Eric Griffin\, Keith R.A. DeCandido\, Gary Kim Hayes (M)\, Nancy Knight\, James A. Moore\, Gary Raisor\, Tim Byrd\, Gabrielle Harbowy LOCATION:Manila / Singapore / Hong Kong - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c430c68f-3d6a-44d0-9957-2fc417b6dca7 SUMMARY:Writer's Workshop with A. C. Crispin - Basic DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090903T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090903T190000 DESCRIPTION:Day 1 of A.C.Crispin's Basic Writer's Workshop. This is an extra cost workshop that had to reserved in advance. -- Ann C. Crispin LOCATION:Marietta - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0ad6b7bc-2395-4c45-ad19-25b5f5222548 SUMMARY:Writer's Workshop with A.C. Crispin - Basic DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Day 2 of Intensive Basic Writing Workshop with A.C. Crispin. This is an extra cost workshop that had to reserved in advance. -- Ann C. Crispin LOCATION:Marietta - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b016eb99-ad25-4cb3-851b-2db4d7c8df28 SUMMARY:How to Get a Real Literary Agent - A.C. Crispin DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:This mini-workshop will cover how to locate real agents\, how to avoid scam agents\, how to follow agent submission guidelines\, and how networking can be useful. -- Ann C. Crispin LOCATION:Marietta - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f2cbeda0-3f99-4c59-a02e-52d9d0b7e81c SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Elizabeth Donald DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION: -- Elizabeth Donald LOCATION:Marietta - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2b83eab8-d092-41f4-ae47-f9498c2a773e SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Jackie Kessler DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION: -- Jackie Kessler LOCATION:Marietta - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ac0ae682-e4fb-4976-a6d9-2a825f06dd82 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Brian Dunning DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION: -- Brian Dunning LOCATION:Marietta - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:482d8439-9612-4e6f-aa5d-f98ec01959de SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading:Julia S. Mandala DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION: -- Julia S. Mandala LOCATION:Marietta - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:43ef6de5-8774-4b21-ab42-930727f0cafc SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Susan Sizemore DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION: -- Susan Sizemore LOCATION:Marietta - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:36445d56-8616-460a-b71c-0dc75e8c24e0 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading:Dan McGirt DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION: -- Dan McGirt LOCATION:Marietta - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:06b51d94-5b07-4f41-81be-375220679e0c SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Phil Platt DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION: -- Phil Plait LOCATION:Marietta - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:193ab1ae-e0eb-42f6-a43f-12956e2e5970 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading:Mark Henry DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION: -- Mark Henry LOCATION:Marietta - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2e2b5da7-4e03-4fa3-a76e-f34b36954250 SUMMARY:New Blood DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:Come help us kick off this year's programming with this panel dedicated to writers new to urban fantasy and/or new to the Dark Fantasy track! -- Kelly Meding\, Linda Robertson\, Liz Maverick\, Nicole Peeler LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:1e6532a4-be10-4ece-a39c-6d857c6d0540 SUMMARY:A Writer's Guide to Goth & Punk DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Explores ways that writers can create believable and accurate goth and punk characters. -- John Everson\, Caitlin Kittredge\, Stacia Kane\, Mari Mancusi\, Leanna Renee Hieber LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:5c001a56-1ea1-4466-b18d-8e0dd249b01c SUMMARY:Vampires Are The New Vampires DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Vampires are always in style\, no matter what decade it is. -- Rosemary Laurey\, Alethea Kontis\, J F Lewis\, Richelle Mead\, Allan Gilbreath\, Derek Tatum (M) LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f1438446-624b-4ab9-ad48-d9d391b13c60 SUMMARY:Memento Mori: Ghost Stories DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:How contemporary writers put a fresh spin on a venerable supernatural tradition. -- Scott Nicholson\, Cherie Priest\, Jonathan Maberry\, Stacia Kane\, Kat Richardson\, Leanna Renee Hieber LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:8fdc0c3a-d34f-4f5e-87f5-6e5a73da7980 SUMMARY:Looks That Kill: Gothic Fashion DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:How horror imagery has helped shape fashion. -- Katherine 'Lashe' Neslund\, Renea’le Roux LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:04e2d713-1fab-4b73-b079-fcc885610f92 SUMMARY:Wishes\, Mysteries\, and Fallen Angels: An Hour With Cruxshadows DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:The world of the Cruxshadows and what their plans are for the future. -- Rogue\, Jessica Lackey LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:6160e620-8cd0-4542-9d79-1eb973964df9 SUMMARY:City of Dreadful Night DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:World-building in dark fantasy. -- Carole Nelson Douglas\, J F Lewis\, Caitlin Kittredge\, Stacia Kane\, Kat Richardson\, Liz Maverick\, Carol Malcolm (M) LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:52eee159-2ed2-4ec0-8d22-83f7ef7dcf5d SUMMARY:Little Deaths DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:The strange relationship between eroticism and horror. -- Elizabeth Donald\, Graham Watkins\, Michelle Belanger\, John Everson\, Stacia Kane\, Mark Henry\, Derek Tatum (M) LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:6646d9ed-f824-4018-be72-7816e755e33f SUMMARY:Patient Zero with Jonathan Maberry DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Bram Stoker award-winning writer Jonathan Maberry discusses his new book Patient Zero\, an apocalyptic world-ender. LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:554b42bb-545c-4b05-bb31-d9480f09e4ee SUMMARY:Patient Zero with Jonathan Maberry DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Bram Stoker award-winning writer Jonathan Maberry discusses his new book Patient Zero\, an apocalyptic world-ender. -- Widgett Walls (M)\, Jonathan Maberry LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:8f049949-4dd5-4631-9336-e3ef87fdaf34 SUMMARY:Scary Fairy Tales DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:A look in to the darker side of fairytale magic. -- Ted Naifeh\, Peter S. Beagle\, Alethea Kontis\, Caitlin Kittredge\, Tiffany Trent\, Richelle Mead LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:764b2607-2b33-47be-a597-065b3190e414 SUMMARY:In Dark Places DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Cross the threshold into haunted manors\, cursed towns and other places angels fear to tread. -- Chesya Burke\, James A. Moore\, Scott Nicholson\, Philip Nutman\, Cherie Priest\, John Everson\, Jonathan Maberry\, Mike Miller (M) LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:92018c24-452d-47ef-836d-d562a50a3acd SUMMARY:An Hour With Chelsea Quinn Yarbro DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:An interview with the author of the St. Germain series and other notable works of fiction and non-fiction. -- Michelle Belanger (M)\, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2b8e6cdc-3d18-4bd3-bef2-7556fe8514ad SUMMARY:Vampires vs. Zombies DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Authors judge the pros and cons of the living dead. -- Elizabeth Donald\, Philip Nutman\, Cherie Priest\, Jeanne C. Stein\, J F Lewis\, Mark Henry\, Allan Gilbreath\, Mari Mancusi\, Mike Miller (M) LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9fa4fa42-311f-4188-b409-003ba523f727 SUMMARY:Fun With Demonology DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Demons in fiction - both as heroes and as villains. -- Christopher Golden\, Mike Mignola\, Stacia Kane\, Jackie Kessler\, Richelle Mead\, Julie Kenner LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f25d46a5-0ce6-4bb1-bc92-b5cd4248f8c8 SUMMARY:Undead in Dixie DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:The allure of vampires in southern literature. -- Elizabeth Donald\, Raven Hart\, J F Lewis\, Charlaine Harris\, Carol Malcolm (M) LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c8fc306c-3731-47b1-bd07-940fd6cbcba3 SUMMARY:An Hour With Michelle Belanger DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION:Author\, metaphysician\, musician...Michelle Belanger has led a fascinating life. -- Michelle Belanger LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:48a11a15-2d19-4c5e-a126-c0ec3d9347aa SUMMARY:Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Comparing and contrasting two similar but distinct genres. -- Rosemary Laurey\, Susan Sizemore\, Jennifer Heddle\, Jeanne C. Stein\, Jackie Kessler\, Heather Osborn\, Mari Mancusi\, Julie Kenner\, Liz Maverick\, Carol Malcolm (M) LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005412Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ed2b98fa-889f-40c4-971a-6996b1c4a881 SUMMARY:The Sacred & The Profane DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:A look at religion and spirituality in dark fantasy fiction. -- Elizabeth Donald\, Christopher Golden\, Scott Nicholson\, Cherie Priest\, Scott Allie\, John Everson\, J F Lewis\, Jackie Kessler\, Mike Miller (M) LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ffcff241-3575-424f-94fe-26ebfd3055b4 SUMMARY:An hour with Voltaire DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:An interview with creative Renaissance man\, Voltaire -- Voltaire LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f20ad2bc-cf94-45d8-baf8-858685b38ec8 SUMMARY:I Sing the Body Horrific DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:A look at body horror and themes of the grotesque. -- Andy Deane\, Doug Bradley\, James A. Moore\, Philip Nutman\, John Everson\, Stephen H Segal\, Jonathan Maberry LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b91c406b-5a96-4387-976d-bddff528ecca SUMMARY:Son of Funny as Hell DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:A look at humor in horror (or horror in humor). -- Kevin J. Anderson\, Todd Livingston\, Scott Allie\, Mark Henry\, Jackie Kessler\, Julie Kenner\, Mike Miller (M) LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0358e9d6-971e-491c-b25d-dac3cdbaef18 SUMMARY:Tarot: Magic & Mystery DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Metaphysicians and writers discuss the philosophy and imagery of the tarot. -- Michelle Belanger\, Rosemary Ellen Guiley\, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro\, Linda Robertson\, Clay Gilbert (M) LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2d78b7b4-2b7e-4834-b6cd-577fab510396 SUMMARY:Whatdunnit? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Mixing the supernatural and mystery genres. -- Jeanne C. Stein\, Carole Nelson Douglas\, Stacia Kane\, Kat Richardson\, Charlaine Harris\, Mike Miller (M) LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9747669b-f9a2-4c9f-9048-961c711489ee SUMMARY:Working the Graveyard Shift DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:A look at the various jobs available to supernatural investigators and creatures of the night. -- Jeanne C. Stein\, Carole Nelson Douglas\, J F Lewis\, Caitlin Kittredge\, Stacia Kane\, Kat Richardson\, Jackie Kessler\, Mike Miller (M) LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9e9edac2-d379-4e11-9b50-e328380202ff SUMMARY:Vampires in Fact and Folklore DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:Occult expert Rosemary Ellen Guiley shares tales of vampirism in both fact and folklore. -- Rosemary Ellen Guiley LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:fa1cfad3-4a27-4085-a4da-689ca97da2a7 SUMMARY:The Future of Urban Fantasy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:Where does the genre go from here? -- Jean Marie Ward\, Alethea Kontis\, Jennifer Heddle\, Jeanne C. Stein\, Heather Osborn\, Linda Robertson LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:6a1bed39-3d98-4dd3-a4b6-e4e72421fcb6 SUMMARY:Under Raven's Wings: 200 Years of Poe DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Poe's influence on popular culture - sometimes in unexpected ways. -- Jean Marie Ward\, John Everson\, Stephen H Segal\, Rogue\, Kat Richardson\, Clay Gilbert (M) LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:fc828509-eb64-4f84-a4dc-794278534a0d SUMMARY:You Can Still Rot in America! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:A look at zombies - Dark Fantasy style! -- Jonathan Maberry\, Mark Henry LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4e6f6bba-2aaf-4fbe-876b-845602a519c5 SUMMARY:Anatomy Of A Fan-Track DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 DESCRIPTION:Say farewell to another exciting year. LOCATION:Montreal / Vancouver - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:1984ef13-cf3c-4c6c-8244-9cae40c2b0d9 SUMMARY:A Time-Travellers Guide to the Alternate History Track DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:The AHT track staff welcomes you to the first year of our programming at Dragon*Con! LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:29dd7bf6-a5f9-4330-bb8f-c95f9e345a74 SUMMARY:Steampunk Overview and On-Line Retro Futurism DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Learn about steampunk as revealed in film\, literature\, fashion\, and props\, along with what online resources can help bring your visions to life. -- Cherie Priest\, G. D. Falksen LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:23b9f270-7a16-41cd-90d7-83ab4948b7ce SUMMARY:GeneCo Wants You for the Repo! The Genetic Opera Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Organ repo men? Paris Hilton? Opera? Victoriana? Come discuss one of the most unique films of the last few years with other fans...and insiders! LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b8a1e73f-3cfd-4958-9a1f-d2c8088b787c SUMMARY:Steampunk Maker's Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Meet the makers of fabulous steampunk props and contraptions. -- Doktor A\, Aimee Major Steinberger\, G. D. Falksen LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:49f715df-63f2-4f1f-b43e-d6922efc75e8 SUMMARY:Almost High Noon - An Exploration of the Weird West DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:A discussion of the American Wild West as portrayed in speculative fiction\, film\, and television. -- Cherie Priest LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2e902853-c858-4ffb-b1ef-055969e281a1 SUMMARY:The Deadliest Warrior: Dragon*Con Edition DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Pirate vs. Ninja? You may not ever find out the answer to this eternal question\, but come discuss Spike TV's latest historically-based action hit. -- Eric Flint\, S.M. Stirling LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a5b3e3cd-f4e7-4a31-86b3-18fc4aa15f1f SUMMARY:Farby Fashion and Misguided History : History Goes to the Movies DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:An exploration of the erroneous ways that filmmakers and actors have brought history to life\, and possibly\, discussion of some who've got it right! -- Wayne Vansant\, Kathryn Hinds LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:63e67aa7-1c5f-4817-bd68-70b4cb406ac3 SUMMARY:An Hour With Diana Gabaldon DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:The talented author of the bestselling\, genre-busting\, time-traveling Outlander series talks about her past work\, and the upcoming new installment. -- Diana Gabaldon LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d265e4aa-3b93-4f29-8906-2af2236a1ff1 SUMMARY:Alternate History Classics DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:A look at the periods that are extensively covered in the literature and why these eras are popular\, with emphasis on the works of Stirling and Flint. -- Jana Oliver\, Eric Flint\, S.M. Stirling\, G. D. Falksen LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d595ef98-5dc4-4ce5-a65e-87ec3e12c897 SUMMARY:Rule\, Victoria: Mother of All Genres DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Victorian literature and its influence on science fiction\, steampunk\, romance and other modern literature. -- Tiffany Trent LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c102168a-8e83-4c1b-8d52-e89cc016b9fa SUMMARY:Lost In Translation: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:An exploration of Alan Moore's groundbreaking series of graphic novels\, and how the film failed to live up to the hype. LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:7a13160a-26ec-4e57-8394-4a9522db043d SUMMARY:Anachronistic and Retro-Futuristic Music Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T003000 DESCRIPTION:An exploration of the various styles of steampunk\, anachronistic\, and retro-futuristic music. The second hour includes a demonstration and sing-along. LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9aa54dfc-31c6-45b2-a21d-1d480fda3624 SUMMARY:Steampunk Ladies Sewing Circle and Tea Swap (Gentlemen Welcome!) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Bring your stitchery projects to the first annual Dragon*Con Sewing Circle. Historical fiber arts will be discussed. Also\, bring tea bags to swap! LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:404a8c0e-8d23-46bf-a6da-9513a1fd68a3 SUMMARY:Sharp-Dressed Men: A Gentleman's Guide to Retro-Futuristic Fashion DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:An overview of historical men's fashion from the Victorian to the Edwardian\, and discussion on how to use some of these ideas in today's wardrobe. -- G. D. Falksen (M) LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9beb3e53-92dd-4b8f-ba7b-8c0d311ec019 SUMMARY:Time Rovers vs. Jack the Ripper: An Hour with Jana Oliver DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Come discuss the Time Rovers series\, Jack the Ripper\, and Victorian London with author Jana Oliver. -- Jana Oliver LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:6e395680-5a95-4ed6-9c13-dd25bf4729aa SUMMARY:So\, You Want to be a Living Historian? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Representatives of reenacting groups and the SCA talk about what it's really like to get out there and see history first-hand. LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:27086ffa-e83d-4de3-8215-1304bcec26ed SUMMARY:Sherlock Holmes - Does the Franchise Really Need a Reboot? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:A discussion of the upcoming Sherlock Holmes film led by Carole Nelson Douglas\, author of the Irene Adler mystery series. -- Jana Oliver\, Van Allen Plexico\, Carole Nelson Douglas LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:397a9aac-4419-49bb-90cd-7689a486cc8c SUMMARY:The Myth and Reality of Pirates DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Representatives from pirate reenacting groups and historians will regale ye with tales of buccaneers. Some of them arrrrrrr true! -- Kathryn Hinds\, Eric Flint\, Jeremy A. Bastian LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:dd8adee8-84e4-41dd-ace0-492aa786a211 SUMMARY:Steampunk Costuming with Outland Armour DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:The H.M.S Amaranth discuss building and design in the steampunk genre. Get tips on costumes\, props\, construction source materials\, and designs. LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:363317cc-5e0e-4352-b630-33962e34d002 SUMMARY:The Grand and Glorious Airship Pirate and Raconteur Competition DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:Airship pirate crews and storytellers are invited to strut their stuff in front of our judges to become champions of the Alternate History Track! LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:49187414-9ed2-451f-8f16-38a1084f7db7 SUMMARY:Broad Universe Rapid Fire Reading - Time Travel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:Various authors read from their works at a dizzying pace\; the theme - time travel. LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:e7722cc2-2dfc-4988-a3a0-0a83fdfc4950 SUMMARY:Ancestorcide\, Paradox\, and Navigating the Multiverse... DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Common pitfalls of time travel\, and how to avoid them. A lighthearted look at time travel in literature and popular media. -- Jana Oliver\, Carole Nelson Douglas LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:aa1948f4-cbb4-49a8-98f0-8484d210538c SUMMARY:Returning to the Future: Track Wrap-Up and Q&A Session DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:How did we do? What did you like and not like? What would you like to see on the track next year? Come give us your suggestions. LOCATION:Piedmont - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b9458efc-8260-494f-99f7-f8c99e143ba0 SUMMARY:'Vampire Diaries' Extra Casting Call DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:Sign up to work as a paid Extra in the CW TV Series\,'Vampire Diaries'. Bring a recent photograph of yourself.All ages welcome.No experience necessary. LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:db26d50f-9a19-4c8a-8374-57b70690fd96 SUMMARY:Crypt of Trailers DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Want to know what is coming to a theater near you? We've got an hour worth of trailers for upcoming films. Bring your own popcorn. LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:7a899183-e43f-4ac6-890d-669f7624803d SUMMARY:Reinhardt Legacy Fight Team & Black Knight Martial Arts Sword Demo DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:A live sword demonstration based on the Book of Swords by Hank Reinhardt. Features include historical sparring\, live cutting\, how to cut armor\, and historical discussion of weapons both east and west. -- Nils Onsager\, Whit Williams LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4d72b5ef-0bdd-453d-beb9-8c395a66d65e SUMMARY:Bill Corbett live! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Meet the writer and performer behind MST3K's second incarnation of the robot Crow\, and the alien all powerful but clueless 'The Observer' aka 'Brain Guy' . -- Ken Plume (M)\, Bill Corbett LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:17142b6d-ed30-4f5c-af82-5e6918a3efc4 SUMMARY:[adult swim]- Signing DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Signings from some of your favorite [adult swim] personalities! -- Dana Snyder LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:45b342b0-be65-4199-bacd-b4e6b8deac9b SUMMARY:Comics and Pop Art Reception - Dunny*Fest and Sketch Jam for HERO Initiative DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:Annual gathering of fans and creators for music\, mingling\, exclusive toy releases\, and a signing by 10 of Dunny's most exciting designers\, presented by Kidrobot. Also\, raise funds and awareness for HERO Initiative with comics' best! -- Tara McPherson\, Brandt Peters\, Huck Gee\, Toy Baroness\, Doktor A\, Sket One\, Carlos East\, Beast\, C.\, Pardee\, Alex LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d84ebd99-6b14-4aad-8717-302cf331f22a SUMMARY:Comics and Pop Art Reception continues DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T020000 DESCRIPTION:More music\, more mingling\, live art\, cocktails\, contests and prizes! LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4dd4e9c9-4f37-45b3-a2f1-c49f19c8ca6b SUMMARY:Crossed Swords DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Swords\, shields\, fists and even batleth clash in this dazzling display of Hollywood-style combat. -- Nicole Harsch\, Mike Sakuta LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:480fa707-8496-4269-8b93-5e08657e5163 SUMMARY:[adult swim]- Venture Brothers Signing DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION: -- Doc Hammer\, Jackson Publick LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:105bb7e6-0814-4567-96f1-611d5bd3fa2b SUMMARY:Feature Screening: Mythic Journeys\; Screening with festival shorts DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:A mixture of live action & animation examines the roll of myth. Staring Mark Hamill\, Tim Curry\, Lance Henriksen. w/X-Mess Detritus & Tree of Knowledge -- Don Maitz\, Voltaire\, Janny Wurts\, Margaret Downey\, Steven Boe\, Whitney Boe LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f12b7c44-a4f0-4859-9349-53493f66c6bb SUMMARY:The 2009 Parsec Awards DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:The Parsec Award is given for excellence Sci-Fi & Fantasy Original Content\, and Speculative Fiction within the new frontiers of Portable Media. -- Mur Lafferty\, Scott Sigler\, John Cmar (M)\, Sigfrit\, Rich LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:3b84ec1d-0538-43c0-86eb-b55b8ad7f4f1 SUMMARY:Gonzo Signings DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T020000 LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ffa2878b-2ead-4683-a471-537503dbfd94 SUMMARY:Charity Auction benefiting the American Alzheimer's Association DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T163000 DESCRIPTION:We have lots of spectacular items to go on the block! Stop by the donation booth prior to the Auction to see some of the items\, or donate your own. All proceeds will go to the Georgia Chapter of the American Alzheimer's Association. LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:84c0b469-a1bf-48a5-b571-73e9bf49c557 SUMMARY:Stargate Charity Auction DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:In 2008\, the Stargate Track raised over $13\,000 for the American Heart Association in memory of Don S. Davis. This year\, our goal is $15\,000 for 15 Years of Stargate. Come help us raise money for the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association while you help us achieve our goal. -- Paul McGillion LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:070bf471-4afb-43e9-a072-869d40334c84 SUMMARY:Behind the Camera DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Stephen\, Thomas\, and Julie tell us more about their latest projects and have brought some clips to show us. -- Stephen Furst\, Julie Caitlin Brown\, Thomas Dekker LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:de1e7b3b-9826-42b8-934b-e86371c3f21d SUMMARY:Performance Tom Smith DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION: -- Tom Smith LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:666854d8-d222-4df2-a750-91c85c96380b SUMMARY:Performance: Bedlam Bards DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION: -- Bedlam Bards LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9cc9df50-80e5-4c55-b448-0dc913024e0b SUMMARY:Short Film Festival: Filmmaker Discussion DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to our discussion of short filmmaking. We'll hear funny & painful production stories\, swap info\, and speak uncomfortable truths -- Steven Boe\, Whitney Boe LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c1a43303-810d-4fd4-ad9e-02409b783f92 SUMMARY:Film Festival: 2009 Awards Ceremony DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Come see who are the winners of the 2009 Dragon*Con Independent Short Film Festival. -- Tobe Hooper LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b3d0c42b-0cf2-46ed-96bd-cc6816d91946 SUMMARY:Closing Ceremonies DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 DESCRIPTION:The end to another fabulous Dragon*Con! Join Chairman\, Pat Henry\, for his closing remarks and some photos from this years convention. -- Pat Henry LOCATION:Regency V - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a2002060-8cb7-4b7e-b47d-ccc16f6b9cd9 SUMMARY:Celluloid Heroes - from comics to film DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T110000 DESCRIPTION:Delve into the process of bringing beloved comic book classics to life on the big screen\, and the influence those portrayals have on the comics that spawned them. Featuring creators and actors from Hellboy\, The Mystery Men and X-Men. -- Mark Brooks\, Mike Mignola\, Bruce Davison\, Helen Slater\, Doug Jones\, Swain Hunt (M) LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:93b7c8c1-dd7c-4e0c-b2bf-7bc1a94b6dd0 SUMMARY:An Unauthorized Peek at the 'The Hobbit' films DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:Join The One Ring dot net as they once again present a look at what may or may not be happening in regards to the up and coming 'The Hobbit' films. -- Larry D. Curtis LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:5d14036d-2daa-469e-a25e-bea654e18bed SUMMARY:The War To Save Mankind Starts Now! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:The machines rose from the ashes of the nuclear fire. Learn behind the scenes stories about the break-through Terminator Apocalyptic Universe! -- Michael Connell Biehn\, Kelly Brewer (M) LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0af42b3c-0a30-4094-8694-e0c682918160 SUMMARY:[adult swim] Dragon Panel II DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:The Williams Street Dragons are back to grant your wishes\, burn you with their poison breath\, and regale you with tales of home refinancing. Join us as we talk about dragon culture\, [adult swim]\, and Scottish lighthouses. -- Dana Snyder LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:5a8f0d9f-5e9a-460e-9250-c20411ff80d6 SUMMARY:Babylon 5 Guests DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Question and answer session with some of our favorite cast members from the Emmy award winning television show Babylon 5. -- Peter Jurasik\, Claudia Christian\, Lee Martindale (M)\, Tracy Scoggins\, Bruce Boxleitner LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:1a51b15a-93e6-466a-b0a8-54f80e5c2a24 SUMMARY:When Size DOES Matter... DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Join these actors to talk about when physicality is a main part of the character they are playing. -- Kelly Lockhart (M)\, Lou Ferrigno\, Kane Hodder\, Richard Kiel\, Peter Mayhew LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a161908b-55e5-492a-bf38-3c6068707205 SUMMARY:Welcome Back TAPS! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:XTrack is pleased to welcome our favorite Ghost Hunters - The TAPS crew. Come hear them talk about the past season episodes that intrigued them the mos -- Steve Gonsalves\, Jason Hawes\, Grant Wilson\, Dave Tango\, Dustin Pari\, Joe H Chin LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ada5fa5d-9668-4e31-95be-79e2529ae96f SUMMARY:MST3K & Cinematic Titanic DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T003000 DESCRIPTION:A Cinematic Titanic presentation featuring MST3K stars Trace Beaulieu\, Frank Conniff and Mary Jo Pehl. Signing to follow\, same room. -- Ken Plume (M)\, Trace Beaulieu\, Frank Conniff\, Mary Jo Pehl LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:eabadd9f-33bd-4670-ac46-cc8f8eed0af4 SUMMARY:Lending Voice to Animation DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Our guest share their behind the scenes stories about their various animated careers. -- Richard Epcar\, Bob Bergen\, Charles Fleischer\, Malcolm McDowell\, Thomas Dekker LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:505710d6-3347-4a8e-9202-d142bc000119 SUMMARY:[adult swim] The Venture Bros. Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Co-creators Jackson Publick & Doc Hammer discuss their hit animated series The Venture Bros. With a new season slated to air later this fall\, Publick and Hammer give fans insight into the future of the series. Signing with Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer directly follows in Hyatt Regency 5. -- Ken Plume (M)\, Doc Hammer\, Jackson Publick LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4b5102a2-6e84-4218-9b15-2e63a7d25500 SUMMARY:SW Costume Contest DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Come see some incredible costumes from the SW Universe and cheer on your favorites. Prejudging starts Friday. LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:25f9cf61-1778-4ad9-a88f-48e97c55e1c8 SUMMARY:Meet the Stars of Star Wars DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Meet the Stars of Star Wars\; from their favorite stories about production to what they're doing now. -- Peter Mayhew\, Steve Sansweet (M)\, Matthew Wood LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:3f9886da-9a6f-4bce-a7a1-01297d50d9fe SUMMARY:Dragon*Con Awards Banquet DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:We honor our 2009 Guests of Honor & present the Julie Award and Hank Reinhardt Fandom Award. With a performances by the Ghosts Project & Tom Smith. -- Peter David\, Sherrilyn Kenyon\, John D. Ringo\, Jody Lynn Nye\, Lynn Abbey\, Kevin J. Anderson\, Darlene Bolesny\, Kathleen O'Shea David\, Keith R.A. DeCandido\, Bill Fawcett\, Richard Hatch\, Peter Jurasik (M)\, Katherine Kurtz\, Don Maitz\, Todd McCaffrey\, Rebecca Moesta\, Josepha Sherman\, Tom Smith\, Michael Stackpole\, Janny Wurts\, Timothy Zahn\, Julie Cochrane\, Susan Kearney\, Susan Sizemore\, Mike Resnick\, Tara McPherson\, Toni Weisskopf\, Jonathan Tarbox\, Paul Stevens\, Lee Martindale\, Scott MacMillan\, Carole Nelson Douglas\, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro\, Bradley H Sinor\, Eric Flint\, The Ghosts Project\, Lois McMaster Bujold\, S.M. Stirling\, Gene Wolfe\, Charlaine Harris\, Alan Dean Foster\, Leonard Nimoy\, Richard A. Knaak\, Michael Z. Williamson\, Catherine Asaro LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:eaaea7c1-2ae0-4e59-ba99-579b307e36c6 SUMMARY:Nuts on the Road: Gonzo Sound & Vision DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T033000 DESCRIPTION:Needcoffee.com and QuickStopEntertainment.com got live music in your film fest! And then film fest in your live music! Two great tastes that taste great together -- Ken Plume (M)\, J.M. Tuffley\, Widgett Walls\, Dana Snyder\, Doc Hammer\, Jackson Publick\, Trace Beaulieu\, Frank Conniff\, Mary Jo Pehl\, Bill Corbett\, Scott Adsit\, Terry Gilliam\, Neil Innes\, Adam Savage LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2659f6a2-57ea-4396-9f17-b917c2644a86 SUMMARY:Cast of Babylon 5 Q&A DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Question and answer session with some of our favorite cast members from the Emmy award winning television show Babylon 5. -- Stephen Furst\, Julie Caitlin Brown\, Peter Jurasik\, Claudia Christian\, Tracy Scoggins\, Bruce Boxleitner LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a69ae695-399e-4afb-a5c5-da3f4b98cbd2 SUMMARY:What's the weirdest thing we ever saw - TAPS DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:Join the TAPS guys as they talk about the weirdest and strangest things they have seen during their years of investigating. -- Steve Gonsalves\, Jason Hawes\, Grant Wilson\, Dave Tango\, Dustin Pari\, Joe H Chin LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005413Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0dde5b0e-9a09-4e1c-9c6e-93584bbd7fe7 SUMMARY:Give 'em Hellboy! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:An interview with Mike Mignola\, the creator of Hellboy. -- Scott Allie (M)\, Mike Mignola LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:18c1d1bc-0f28-44ac-aed7-ce30cf39e2a4 SUMMARY:Bite Me! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:The First Ladies of the Fang discuss trends in Vampire fiction...and maybe more! -- Sherrilyn Kenyon\, Eugie Foster (M)\, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro\, Charlaine Harris LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d85ed01e-3495-40e1-8889-71d2550cc376 SUMMARY:An Unauthorized Peek at the 'The Hobbit' films DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join The One Ring dot net as they once again present a look at what may or may not be happening in regards to the up and coming 'The Hobbit' films. -- Larry D. Curtis LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ad66c77c-71ca-48cf-b3c9-64e9cad6adf0 SUMMARY:Atlanta Radio Theatre Company Presents: The Call of C'thulhu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:An original adaptation by Ron N. Butler of H. P. Lovecraft's highly influential tale of horror\, 'The Call of C'thulhu'. In 1987 ARTC performed this classic story at the very first Dragon*Con. Now...the horror is reborn. -- Atlanta Radio Theatre Company LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:354f5916-f5ac-442b-a9a2-2bde5582cf12 SUMMARY:The 2nd Annual Mad Scientists Ball and Global Domination Strategy Session DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T050000 DESCRIPTION:Plot death & destruction while dancing your butts off to techno-mayhem! SubGenii welcome\, labcoats encouraged\, all other clothing optional. -- Rev. Suzie the Floozie\, Zachary William Anderson\, ArcAttack\, Rev. Ivan Stang LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:8f2e96c3-0396-488a-babe-4a28d71d5670 SUMMARY:Robot Battles Checkin and Testing DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:235b0310-e10f-4fc7-a3d7-2108834474cd SUMMARY:Robot Battles Safety and Check-in DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DESCRIPTION:Contestants need to check in before the main event starts. -- Kelly Lockhart (M) LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c74a48dd-f3a4-4e37-a6a3-6b4c77eff63a SUMMARY:Robot Battles DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:27b327d1-c975-4e05-8426-dc2e2568e2d5 SUMMARY:Robot Battles Competition DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:The 19th Annual Robot Battles\, where homemade robots battle for mechanical supremacy. -- Kelly Lockhart (M) LOCATION:Regency VI - VII - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9644160c-d2d8-4e4a-b21e-e62d9b50b4e9 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Janny Wurts DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION: -- Janny Wurts LOCATION:Roswell - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:341129c8-4e50-4eaf-9785-9f945da0b1bb SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading:M.H.Bonham DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION: -- M H Bonham LOCATION:Roswell - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d8fbf9bf-e9ca-4874-9c93-78ab77877ede SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION: -- Kevin J. Anderson\, Rebecca Moesta LOCATION:Roswell - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:aec723f4-fc0c-4d74-88f5-755589d8961e SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Alethea Kontis DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION: -- Alethea Kontis LOCATION:Roswell - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:5e1222b1-d007-4fed-8d0e-aa8d62fb1239 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Selina Rosen DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION: -- Selina Rosen LOCATION:Roswell - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:626caf0d-f485-4533-ae37-71a4d49f9f74 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Katherine Kurtz DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION: -- Katherine Kurtz LOCATION:Roswell - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:e56c125a-bf30-4656-b038-097d57eb53a3 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Carole Nelson Douglas DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION: -- Carole Nelson Douglas LOCATION:Roswell - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f73737fd-b107-4ac7-a601-6b7be216ac59 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Widgett Walls DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION: -- Widgett Walls LOCATION:Roswell - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:cfc662f4-4e60-4809-b841-ad2991f27c58 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: A.J.Hartley DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION: -- A.J. Hartley LOCATION:Roswell - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a7d156c4-d0a4-4221-bdbd-df019e62fda1 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Sean Taylor DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION: -- Sean Taylor LOCATION:Roswell - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ab2f9f38-b4e8-4924-9fa9-ca1fe4032761 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Ann C. Crispin DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION: -- Ann C. Crispin LOCATION:Roswell - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0fc9b1ff-1925-423a-aabf-51dbbf37745a SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Van Plexico DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION: -- Van Allen Plexico LOCATION:Roswell - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:24aaad9b-c205-4c58-9b4a-64b45d894643 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Diana Gabaldon DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION: -- Diana Gabaldon LOCATION:Roswell - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:29f0f33f-2699-44cc-bbd1-ab2946f51ac9 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: John Everson DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION: -- John Everson LOCATION:Roswell - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d8547e2f-9b52-455d-bc5f-ccfe1a242b8d SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Mike Resnick DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION: -- Mike Resnick LOCATION:Roswell - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4dbc8bd0-dfb3-466f-9dfc-d71aa9217273 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: J F Lewis DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION: -- J F Lewis LOCATION:Roswell - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:af690bc5-8eaf-41fd-a601-2d6ef8e032bd SUMMARY:Film Festival: Inaugural Block---International Shorts DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T110000 DESCRIPTION:Come see attic-elephants from Britain\, online assassins from Germany\, a cyborg from Canada\, animation from Bosnia\, and more. LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d797b57b-40ca-463d-ac4e-f91d9966e36c SUMMARY:Film Festival: Star Wars Fan Film & Sci-Fi DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:Expect a superhero\, time traveling\, stop motion aliens\, and a light saber duel in a war zone in a galaxy far far away LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:317d4536-c202-4efe-a32b-ce7521c203da SUMMARY:Film Festival Kickoff – General Info and Announcement of Opening Film DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Hear what to expect from the Film Festival & Track (events\, guests\, short film/feature screenings)\, plus we will screen this year's signature film LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ca4dc689-dc80-4f3d-9469-d079914a9cbd SUMMARY:Film Festival: Animation Bock 1 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:The best in animation. Dinosaurs\, monsters\, trouble-making toons\, dancing chameleons\, and mythic kings abound. -- Steven Boe\, Whitney Boe LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:cfe723f0-5a14-4b61-8fe8-930b2287ba70 SUMMARY:An Hour with Tobe Hooper\, Iconic Horror Director DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Maker of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre\, Salem's Lot\, Poltergeist\, and Lifeforce talks about his raw gore-filled roots through slick\, block-busters. -- Tobe Hooper LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:525c4a02-8586-4e30-9d40-c3f7f4daee8c SUMMARY:Film Festival: Science Fiction---Aliens DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:THEY’RE COMING: to distant planets where cyborgs morn\; to remote observatories\, and to a German town trying to make a name for itself. LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:46d8e87f-286a-407f-a0e7-0785b9c56986 SUMMARY:The Short Films of Doug 'Pinhead' Bradley DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:Thought Hellraiser was creepy? Come see On Edge and Red Lines\, then listen to Doug Bradley talk about his work on these two short films. -- Doug Bradley LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:8b0c3e7e-eabf-4013-8820-ce8625f71eac SUMMARY:Cult Cinema: Blaxsploitation DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T003000 DESCRIPTION:A no-holds-barred discussion of THE defining genre of exploitation cinema. Racist? Brilliant? Socially Relevant? Come and yell your opinions. LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:99c6838b-e9cd-48c0-9df2-415da8f59dcd SUMMARY:Film Festival: Twisted Tales followed by the feature\, The Death of Alice Blue DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T033000 DESCRIPTION:The bizarre and the truly wrong\, with The Baby Shredder Song\, naughty puppets\, Clowns vs Ninjas\, and more! Wrapping up with our vampire feature -- Voltaire LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ca26e9b5-845e-42bc-b55b-85f189381da7 SUMMARY:Filmmaker Gathering DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DESCRIPTION:A time for the makers of this year's films (and anyone else interested) to meet\, talk about projects\, share their work and learn about film making -- Steven Boe\, Whitney Boe LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2e8f37a0-3f0b-4509-9767-1f1141a712a8 SUMMARY:Film Festival: Animation Block 2---Twisted Toons DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:When good toons go bad: murderous school clubs\, suicidal poets\, hungry zombies\, gore soaked giants\, and a dark parable of Christmas -- Voltaire LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:67eee7f8-9b39-4b2f-ae2f-2b824cd918fb SUMMARY:Film Festival: Suspense DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Internet intrigue\, gritty noir\, murder\, and pain: U.S. tourist stalked by CTV cameras in France\; underworld killer finds something worse\, and more! LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:372a134c-05e5-43c9-8604-0b6383398d2d SUMMARY:Danger Woman! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:The Karaoke Songbird of Justice Force Returns to Dragon*Con to sing and entertain. Join her to get the scoop on her latest exploits. -- Betsy Goodrich LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:90dc0d9e-e1a1-4428-83b4-b780c5256ab7 SUMMARY:The Making of Horror: Light and Dark DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:The filmmakers behind our horror and horror comedy shorts discuss putting terror on screen\, techniques\, and war stories. LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2c0de26c-3ac6-4caa-bcb7-3cd3628f951b SUMMARY:Film Festival: Horror DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION:Night is time for chills with these shorts filled with cannibalistic mothers\, rush hour monsters\, psychotic undead\, and Bollywood zombies. LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c00bac5c-68ff-4bb3-8019-3c2fb52b5bcf SUMMARY:Cult Cinema: Asian Horor DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T003000 DESCRIPTION:With The Ring & Ju-on\, Asian horror shook the cinematic world. Brilliant\, dull\, fresh\, or last year’s news? Come and argue! LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a8c3264e-4641-431d-952c-15d79d7614cf SUMMARY:Film Festival: A Feast of Zombies—Shorts and the feature George's Intervention DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T033000 DESCRIPTION:Laugh & cringe with our zombie flicks: rednecks hunt undead on reality TV\, zombies compete in ice sports\, and friends throw a zombie meat intervention LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4b94824f-2d20-4156-8db5-23723ee497f8 SUMMARY:Film Festival: The Hunt for Gollum and other Fantasies DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Aragorn seeks Gollum in a LotR fan film\, travelers fight a guardian on a mythical bridge\, and animation with Jim Belushi\, Joey Fatone\, and Tim Curry LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:6511d90c-a78a-4f4a-bedb-2681574a7df5 SUMMARY:Film Festival: Existential Shorts—Thoughtful\, Exciting\, and Award Winning DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Fairies in the garden. A winged man. Street thugs who read The Art of War. A true story of the reenactment of the crucifixion\, w/nails. And more. LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4b052bee-eb9b-4d7c-8e31-be1aef337a6d SUMMARY:Film Festival: Comedy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:An out-of-work toon has words with a film exec\, a commercial shoot gets out of control\, and naked strangers find themselves in an enchanted bathtub LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:98e4b6f2-6a31-4572-bc2a-827dcd0629d1 SUMMARY:Tobe Hooper on Short Film DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:The director of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre & Poltergeist speaks about his twisted Dance of the Dead shot for Master's Of Horror and other short work -- Tobe Hooper LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9071e673-be57-40a1-a893-d6bd53d7b93b SUMMARY:Putting Science Fiction on Screen DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Our festival filmmakers (with credits including the Narnia films\, A Night at the Museum\, The Golden Compass) discuss creating a Science Fiction Film LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:66e2fbaa-567d-478c-8f07-4de0f2e619e7 SUMMARY:Film Festival: Science Fiction DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:A superhero confronts invaders\, a nuclear holocaust changes Earth\, and a space epic filled with aliens\, incredible fights\, and FX to blow you away LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:22181a37-441c-477d-bf6c-ed0d82b82a83 SUMMARY:Film Festival: The Lighter Side of Violence DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:An action hero gets it wrong\, over and over. A female assassin tries to turn over a new leaf\, sort of. And more. Starring Patrick Warburton\, Ted Raimi LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:642e2973-1b6f-464b-aaf1-d69b2e8d7504 SUMMARY:Cult Cinema: Torture Porn DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T003000 DESCRIPTION:Nothing has more violence then this new horror genre. Is the label appropriate? Is it art\, filth\, or even entertainment? Come scream your opinion LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:fd1ac999-dc01-4da1-9a2f-ba03bba7a95d SUMMARY:Film Festival: Unspeakable Acts (followed by 1 hr of festival favorites) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T033000 DESCRIPTION:These horror tales will haunt your dreams: Stalkings\, murders\, and mad dentistry. Starring Doug “Pinhead” Bradley LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9e638502-0b8a-4fe0-b672-367475907346 SUMMARY:Quick Sketch Contest DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:Join us in America's largest quick sketch competition for the discovery of new talent\, with prizes for individual character and best comic page. -- Bob Coughlin (M)\, Denise Vasquez (J)\, Randy Martinez (J) LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:e76c6fa6-a2f6-4967-a3f6-67faff9ef3dc SUMMARY:Film Festival: Award Winning Shorts DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:We’ll screen as many of this year’s award winners as we can squeeze in. Horror\, sci-fi\, comedy\, animation\, fantasy\, and more! LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:3b4eb3e7-3c7f-41f1-8c99-cfb2334a86f0 SUMMARY:Film Festival Closing: What's Next for our Filmmakers and Wrap-up DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 DESCRIPTION:What went right? Wrong? What was just weird? Our director will wrap-up another year and we'll leave time for the traditional end-of-fest beer LOCATION:The Learning Center - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:1c17a7c5-b807-4b83-a184-c09fb1c51148 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Lee Martindale DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION: -- Lee Martindale LOCATION:University - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005414Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:7c71a02e-c9ef-439a-bc5d-a3ca11585251 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading:John Ringo DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION: -- John D. Ringo LOCATION:University - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:1eeca079-7211-4a12-92ee-02d41ead7cf6 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Scott Nicholson DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION: -- Scott Nicholson LOCATION:University - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d1e52056-6e87-449d-9edb-af039b3b8096 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Maggie Stiefvater DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION: -- Maggie Stiefvater LOCATION:University - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2e80c38d-df8d-4b7e-8c99-b0ee2d80f92a SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Stacia Kane DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION: -- Stacia Kane LOCATION:University - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:19b6d84c-498d-40b5-b848-9340409ebeb5 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Keith R.A. DeCandido DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION: -- Keith R.A. DeCandido LOCATION:University - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:1bd79253-1a4b-4e79-98ef-261ddb90561f SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Catherine Asaro DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION: -- Catherine Asaro LOCATION:University - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:7440e013-c179-4c96-b3f7-e81ebb07777b SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Lynn Abbey DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION: -- Lynn Abbey LOCATION:University - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:26e18544-491b-43f8-b154-56deb7448197 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Steve Berman DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION: -- Steve Berman LOCATION:University - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b76c42d4-d60a-47a7-a240-2e907be3f232 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: James Maxey DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION: -- James Maxey LOCATION:University - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2a6dac41-af5a-4200-9e8f-6bcd854ac05a SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: M.B.Weston DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION: -- M. B. Weston LOCATION:University - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:22a59122-9b22-474b-b9b1-67647e652f18 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Dr. Seth Shostak DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Confessions of an Alien Hunter -- Dr. Seth Shostak LOCATION:University - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4262dad4-4bcd-44d8-b374-f6d6fd69a827 SUMMARY:Pitching the Tents DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T110000 DESCRIPTION:Before you start a gather\, you've got to set up your wares! Come mingle and relax while we get settled. LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:1cadf47b-cc37-4edc-91ba-7d99a5494fcb SUMMARY:Welcome to Weyrfest! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Now that you've found your friends\, it's time to meet the staff and endure a litany of housekeeping nonsense. -- Angel Adams\, Charlotte Moore\, Diana Blount\, Nicole Kosoris\, Robert Raney\, Susan Martin LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:12324e7d-2b4b-4d8f-b5f3-e7c59e8d6380 SUMMARY:Fandom for Noobs DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Games based on Anne's stories have been around for decades\, in all forms of media. The scoop on playing in and chatting about your favorite worlds. -- Charlotte Moore LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:3736d99a-555d-46b9-bdab-891b61066cb8 SUMMARY:Q&A with Todd and Jody DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Todd and Jody kick things off by telling us what they've been up to since last year\, then masterfully maneuver through your barrage of questions. -- Jody Lynn Nye\, Todd McCaffrey LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:e42ce726-bb82-4e7e-b82d-06e3ff6e253f SUMMARY:101 Ways to Kill Your Characters DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Back by request! We all know that in space\, Gruesome\, Horrific Death happens. A lot. How has Anne offed her characters\, and how might we off ours? -- Diana Blount LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c3ca091e-386f-4426-aded-c013ed6b25af SUMMARY:Singing Ships\, Chorusing Crystals DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:From the harpers to Helva to the Heptite Guild\, there's no shortage of music in Anne's stories. How is song important -- to Anne and to her work? LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9620756e-4fc7-4931-928d-471926dc129c SUMMARY:Are You a Werewolf? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:Are you brave enough to join Todd McCaffrey and a host of villagers to discover who amongst you are (ah-wooo!) .../werewolves/? -- Todd McCaffrey (M) LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ec4b17a5-257f-45cd-911e-d7d951de9362 SUMMARY:A Reading with Jody Lynn Nye DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Pull up a chair as Jody tells us what's new in her worlds (real and fictional!)\, then shares a passage from some of her latest work. -- Jody Lynn Nye LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:eacb7fe3-d83b-419f-860b-4e8ac5fe333b SUMMARY:Crime and Punishment DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:In the Anne-verse\, bad guys just about always get what's coming to them. But is it cosmic justice\, human justice... or is it justice at all? LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ccc12bcc-87e8-45f0-9b04-a67d72a2af83 SUMMARY:A Meeting of Minds DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Anne has worked with some of the best in the business to write (or co-write!) her books. Come meet some of them! -- Jody Lynn Nye\, Bill Fawcett\, Todd McCaffrey\, Toni Weisskopf\, S.M. Stirling LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a203c897-0fec-48ff-b7bc-c61d4a7ae9d2 SUMMARY:Weyrfest Costume Contest DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:You got all dressed up for the parade -- now show us the fruits of your labor\, and get a chance to win some really terrific prizes. -- Jody Lynn Nye (J) LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d67ee5d6-44b0-4620-9e0f-efba2774d5de SUMMARY:Dragon Poker! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:When life gets hard\, the Pernese don't just cope: they deal. Bring your poker face and we'll show you what we mean (but we won't show you our hand!). -- Angel Adams\, Robert Raney LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2674b76a-5812-49ca-aaa5-47b9fb04ce4e SUMMARY:Weyrfest Game Night DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:Tired of running around? Come relax with us! Practice your Dragon Poker skills\, or try your hand at the Dragonriders board game! LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a20ef9c4-709f-44b5-a833-6ae7f443fb01 SUMMARY:Space is a Zoo! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Companions or antagonists\, foreign or familiar\, there's no shortage of strange and wonderful animals in Anne's books. -- Nicole Kosoris\, Robert Raney LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:963d494a-5692-4263-9c5f-120c59e237d1 SUMMARY:Anne McCaffrey Trivia DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Brush up on your reading -- it's time for our annual trivia contest! Form teams to fight for the title of Anne McCaffrey trivia master. -- Susan Martin LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4c5568ef-235f-4e6a-8199-032ab0a2e92a SUMMARY:The Traveling Traders DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Life on Pern is hard enough when you DO have a roof over your head. What's it like to be homeless -- with Thread falling? -- Diana Blount LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9396d600-c007-4a41-afb7-0cfeb97acc3c SUMMARY:All That Glitters... DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Gold dragons have it great. They're intelligent\, they're beautiful\, and they tell everyone what to do. But is queenriding all it's cracked up to be? -- Charlotte Moore LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:88d13a09-5041-4fc7-b547-308b28ac9b21 SUMMARY:The Delphic Oracle DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:It's obvious the famous Oracle at Delphi relied on Talent to see the future. Now it's our guests' turn to tell us a story -- one word at a time. -- Jody Lynn Nye\, Todd McCaffrey\, Angel Adams (M)\, Susan Martin LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:871af62a-32b8-47b9-bab1-bce80b706eaf SUMMARY:Dragon Sex! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:We discuss\, in no uncertain terms\, the dirt (the dirty\, dirty dirt) on the process -- and pleasures -- of dragon reproduction on Pern. -- Charlotte Moore LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:35d254dc-ea24-4779-8cc6-377c888d2f3d SUMMARY:The Gather Square DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:It's Open Mic Night Weyrfest style! Bring your Anne-inspired poems and songs to share. We've got the new Harper Hall CD to get us started! -- Emerald Rose LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a2710cb1-3772-495f-86f0-e3562fb0a06f SUMMARY:A Reading with Todd McCaffrey DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Todd brings us up to speed\, then takes us back to Pern with an excerpt from his latest novel. -- Todd McCaffrey LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b478f23d-e817-4285-bc21-664e4278c5b9 SUMMARY:So Long\, and Thanks for All the Shipfish DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:In their two and a half millennia on Pern\, dolphins have mostly been on their own. What did they DO all that time? How do dolphins get by on Pern? LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:5b2bafd5-df30-4a9f-a70c-8d71601c1bcd SUMMARY:Dead Dragon Party DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Alas: all good things must come to an end. Join as we bid farewell to our D*C friends -- until next year! LOCATION:Vinings - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b50a1bb3-1248-43aa-807d-0dab9784715c SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Laura Anne Gilman DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION: -- Laura Anne Gilman LOCATION:Williams - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:e9edbf8a-ab05-45ea-a846-22b38a4e3bed SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Jana Oliver DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION: -- Jana Oliver LOCATION:Williams - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:1065d02d-3cb8-4975-9976-a9e0b6517b43 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Dalene Bolesny DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION: -- Darlene Bolesny LOCATION:Williams - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a12fcad4-59a9-4d45-80a1-38289819171a SUMMARY:Friends of Bill W. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 LOCATION:Williams - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0505b028-8152-4ef5-9051-a5a496f16f05 SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Christina Barber DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION: -- Christina Barber LOCATION:Williams - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:245d0e80-b67e-4dfd-953c-7d3eaec743af SUMMARY:Dragon*Reading: Kat Richardson DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION: -- Kat Richardson LOCATION:Williams - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:947fed7e-a7b3-4eaa-9c20-321981214264 SUMMARY:Friends of Bill W. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 LOCATION:Williams - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:89bcfc45-4f8d-4553-a504-e8b4c88e61da SUMMARY:Friends of Bill W. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 LOCATION:Williams - Hyatt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ff99e25b-3a66-44ef-b08d-b76d020bdb54 SUMMARY:Obama Report Card DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Has the Obama administration is lived up to its pledges on science\, technology\, and civil liberties issues\, or has it fallen prey to what some people are calling the ‘Bushification’ of Obama? -- Randal L. Schwartz\, Clifton Tunnell LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0b333186-e1d3-47b9-8b69-09273e72ca52 SUMMARY:RIAA vs. Jammie Thomas DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:While thousands have settled\, Jammie Thomas is the first file sharing case in court. We discuss the $1.92 million judgment and what the future holds. -- Brandt Howell\, Ryanne Duffie LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:73c71f70-5107-470c-8f08-6ca7d46a3bb0 SUMMARY:Botnets DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:We discuss the latest developments in fighting 'bot' networks being used for spam\, fraud\, and extortion. -- Kelly O. Wallace LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:58b2a44f-ee24-4526-82bb-b93e5e34506a SUMMARY:Personal Privacy 101 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Shredding mail\, checking credit reports\, pros and cons of using privacy services\, using GPG to protect privacy\, automated phone calls\, etc. -- Geoff Termorshuizen LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:7c76f301-fb20-44ae-8ec9-2d4a50fb872e SUMMARY:Knights Templar DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:The mysterious Order of the Knights Templar is often referred to in modern books\, films\, and games. How much is known about this organization? -- Elonka Dunin LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:3f4b44d5-4ea8-48fa-91bc-35a90a4f508e SUMMARY:Knights Templar DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:What are the stories\, myths\, legends and truth about the Knights Templar? An enlightening discussion on information on that very secret society. LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:1f60d13a-62d3-4681-b59d-d0b8ea9cb62c SUMMARY:RIP: A Remix Manifesto (Documentary) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:A passionate examination of the 'corporatization' of popular American culture and the difficulty of creating derivative works. -- Scott M. Jones LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4f7f120f-8b04-43d0-81e9-ff3938d2ae0a SUMMARY:The Pirate Bay Legal Decision DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T003000 DESCRIPTION:We cover the legal issues of the Pirate Bay\, the world's largest BitTorrent tracker site\, whose owners lost a landmark case in April. -- Brandt Howell\, Christopher Huffines\, Courtney Lytle Perry LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:85f6af35-d047-4939-a84c-5407b94c9345 SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Basics: Protecting YOUR Stuff DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DESCRIPTION:We discuss how your creations can be protected with copyright\, trademarks\, patents\, and trade secrets\, using a fictitious gaming product as example. -- Brandt Howell LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:303ef398-6214-44e0-9497-893d07374521 SUMMARY:Spam\, Spim\, and Splog DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:We discuss fighting spam in all its forms including email\, instant messages\, and blog postings\, and how private attorneys are helping. -- Kelly O. Wallace LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:623ffbac-9c6a-4a28-ac6c-34838e4ca46b SUMMARY:Kryptos and Other Unsolved Codes DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Game designer and codebreaker Elonka Dunin describes some of the most famous and infamous codes yet to be broken. -- Elonka Dunin LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:322103fd-994e-467a-ba21-861a58d47eb8 SUMMARY:Marketing with Twitter DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:We discuss the do's and don'ts of a successful marketing campaign with the popular microblogging site Twitter. How much is too much? -- Gail Z. Martin\, Cunning Minx LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:59aaa6f2-1587-453f-98fd-0e18f747e4a9 SUMMARY:ACTA: The 'Secret' Copyright Treaty DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Terms of the ACTA treaty are being discussed in secret by vested interests in the entertainment industry\, creating controversy. -- Christopher Huffines\, Courtney Lytle Perry LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4f9876e4-1a1b-43fb-a67a-d4f04e887c03 SUMMARY:Problems with Banking Codes DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Your banking account numbers and access codes may be less secure than you think. We discuss problems that may impact your personal security. -- Dr. Steve Roberts LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:7cefe905-3bd2-45ce-9afb-3e2cb1af56ee SUMMARY:Hacking 101 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Hacking 101 returns for another glorious year! Just what is a hacker anyway? Culture\, history\, contacts\, resources\, more info\, by se2600.org -- Randal L. Schwartz\, jonny X LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4196680b-df24-47f6-8921-6b9926893da3 SUMMARY:Don't Talk to Cops DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:How talking to police during police encounters can cause you to give up important rights. -- Andrew Greenberg\, Kara Mikos\, Jason Mitchell LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:549669b8-ef8e-44d6-8a69-8ec2728a42fd SUMMARY:Hacker Film Festival DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T003000 DESCRIPTION:Hacker-themed short films from independent producers. Titles include: 'SHADOW.NET'\, 'Urban Wolf'\, and 'RealTIME - It's Just a Game' -- Scott M. Jones LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:96b97bff-d601-4aed-adc9-8e37008bcec8 SUMMARY:The Wikipedia Effect DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:A top-200 Wikipedian gives a talk on the 'free encyclopedia that anyone can edit\,' which is growing at a rate of over 2\,000 articles per day. -- Elonka Dunin LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0ad8d1ba-fbfa-46b7-99ac-31c652ca8786 SUMMARY:Copyright 101 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:How does copyright work? Do you have to register to copyright your stuff? What if someone uses your work without permission? -- Courtney Lytle Perry LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f917274c-0bb4-40f2-b736-5cb6864f3f52 SUMMARY:Self Publishing DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:A new generation of on-demand book publishers now makes it possible to have books printed on demand\, even one at a time. Risks/rewards discussed. -- Jennie Breeden\, Scott Sigler\, Gail Z. Martin\, Kimiko Alexandre LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:fd270b62-77b5-4937-ab7f-ddf8b0114824 SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Act of 2009 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:We discuss the proposed Cybersecurity Act of 2009\, which would grant the federal government unprecedented control of private networks. -- Christopher Huffines LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a8345b99-a44d-40fd-8f77-6f6d0785d2ea SUMMARY:Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Safe Harbor or Rocky Shoals? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:We will focus on the safe harbor provisions of the DMCA for ISP's. What is the safe harbor? What about protections against secondary liability? -- Danhiel Baker\, TJ Mihill LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d1cdb020-c081-4b77-a38f-2d020b0739ca SUMMARY:Busted: How to Protect Your Rights During Encounters With Law Enforcement DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Screening of the documentary “Busted”\, by flexyourrights.org. Learn how to protect your rights during encounters with the police. -- Andrew Greenberg\, Kara Mikos\, Jason Mitchell LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:8e37ca54-040a-44d4-99a9-2f61101d5843 SUMMARY:Webcomics DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce a successful web-based comic strip series\, given by established artists and authors. -- Bill Holbrook\, Hunter Cressall (M)\, Jennie Breeden\, John Lotshaw LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a4719bbe-dc5a-4061-b93c-45b0137c3a4f SUMMARY:Hacking 201 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T003000 DESCRIPTION:Q&A from our panel of experts. Play 'stump the hacker'\, maybe you'll win a prize! Brought to you by se2600.org. -- Elonka Dunin\, Randal L. Schwartz\, jonny X LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:495fe554-1ff5-4951-a6c0-be6d77848acd SUMMARY:Hacking 301 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Many folks quietly drinking coffee. Very quietly. -- jonny X LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f3c20114-4b19-4e6f-ae35-b204e93a3b79 SUMMARY:Encrypted Art of James Sanborn DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:Elonka Dunin discusses the works of American sculptor James Sanborn\, creator of Kryptos and other encryption-themed sculptures. -- Elonka Dunin LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:84697691-78a9-487a-822a-8b6c95bb9aca SUMMARY:eVoting: 2008 in Review DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:We discuss problems with electronic voting systems and how the 2008 elections may have been affected. -- Aaron Ruscetta\, Christopher Huffines\, John Fortuin LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005415Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4fce91b9-478a-4227-b802-56312f63afbb SUMMARY:Digital Forensics and Anti-Forensics DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Panelists discuss how computerized and/or networked technology is investigated and what can be done to defend against such investigations. -- Christopher Huffines\, Geoff Termorshuizen LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:83aa2552-0a23-4baf-86fa-fa7127e7884e SUMMARY:Wrap-Up and Comments DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T163000 DESCRIPTION:Give us your comments\, questions\, and ideas for future panels. -- Scott M. Jones LOCATION:201 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0112195c-dcfb-48fe-8f2f-0903a769b05c SUMMARY:Bacteriophages - Using Viruses to Cure Disease DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:For 90 years\, viruses have been used to treat bacterial diseases. Due to increases in antibiotic resistant bacteria\, are bacteriophages our only hope? -- Jessica Parilla LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d5f7081b-2e87-462b-8f32-80702faf51e5 SUMMARY:Luck\, Amazing Coincidences and Other Charm(ing) Delusions DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:An examination of popular\, funny and infuriating mythconceptions\, plus the resources to challenge them - from moon madness to 'the Mozart Effect'. -- Barbara Drescher\, Dr. Martin Bridgstock\, Matt Lowry\, Kylie Sturgess LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:189acf19-de73-4ffa-9d3c-aca8eacf139f SUMMARY:Autism and Vaccination - The Rumored Connection DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:The latest issues regarding this controversy\, how it started\, and a primer for talking with someone who believes that the two are related. -- Jason Schneiderman\, Ginger Campbell\, MD\, John Cmar (M)\, Steven Novella LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:e6290b48-77a0-4f35-9406-c1f14814aaa5 SUMMARY:Antimatter Bombs - Even More Fun Than Nukes! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:How far off was Angels and Demons? Is an antimatter bomb in our future? How many bucks do you need for the really big bangs? What else is it good for? -- Dr. Stephen D. Howe LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:957eac16-0fac-4e5d-9c80-c85647d46036 SUMMARY:Iceworld Hoth\, errr...I mean Earth! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:In addition to numerous ice ages\, Earth has completely frozen over several times. Causes and links to the current global warming debate are examined. -- Richard Jakiel LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:29433119-a317-47d4-b3ad-8b90843c676a SUMMARY:The Large Hadron Collider and Armageddon? Don't Panic! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:The LHC is not going to destroy the Earth. Trust us! We're scientists! Discover why there is no cause for alarm and learn some cool physics\, too. -- Prof. Matt Lowery LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:24bb322f-d1ed-49a1-b979-ca866fa5f713 SUMMARY:Cryonics - 2009 Update DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:Live fast\, die young (or old)\, leave behind a good-looking liquid nitrogen suspended corpsicle\, and (maybe) get revived at some point in the future! -- The Atlanta Transhumanist Society LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:130911e5-51fa-4def-8ed5-e1a87c60a0c5 SUMMARY:Citizen Science DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Science wouldn't be where it is today without the contributions of everyday people like you. Learn how to take part in all of the fun. -- Dr. Pamela L. Gay LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a8b9695a-b635-4312-93e6-c95dc1d568e9 SUMMARY:The DARPA Initiative - ''OOPS! We Accidentally Invented the Internet!'' DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is a cutting-edge Department of Defense research wing. Learn how they put your tax dollars to work! -- Dr. John E. Bradford LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ea9fb7bd-4365-475a-b75c-ef8f63b7016a SUMMARY:Intelligent\, Tool Using Dinosaurs? There's Almost No Way to Know for Sure. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Too much time has elapsed\; an entire civilization could have existed and we wouldn't find any evidence of it. At least\, not on Earth... -- Dr. Stephen D. Howe LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0c9bbb3b-e9ea-43c7-89b1-4c984738751e SUMMARY:The Universe in Your Pocket: How Cosmological Science Became Earth Technology DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Some historical peeks at how astronomy contributed to fundamental physics and various modern technologies. -- William T. 'Tom' Bridgman\, Ph.D. LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:8080fa6a-0987-4af6-ac7f-4a6fee72dcb8 SUMMARY:Synesthesia - Fours are Red\, Sevens are Green\, and Green Tastes Funny DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:In some people\, the senses are cross-connected\; colors trigger specific tastes\, for instance. This provides interesting advantages and disadvantages. -- Jason Schneiderman\, Barbara Drescher LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:60da9c98-36e7-4670-995b-7ba8ebf7a014 SUMMARY:The Revenge of Strange and Unusual Research DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:Come for a laugh and maybe learn a thing or two as we once again explore the weirder realms of published scientific research. -- Jason Schneiderman LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:7ffbaa7f-feee-47c1-ad88-d676df09234d SUMMARY:The Science and Fine Art of Makin' Booze\, Now with 37% More Booze! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION:A quiet little low-key affair with limited seating\, so get there early. -- James P Kinney III\, Paul Gregoli LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:8c219ade-75b6-42ba-a1c3-75949ca73469 SUMMARY:The Hydrogen Myth DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:What's not to love about hydrogen as a fuel? Lots! Come hear why hydrogen isn't likely to solve any energy problems\, no matter how much it's hyped. -- Stephen Fleming LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c94e5023-c5da-46aa-b713-cf58faef389a SUMMARY:Radioactive Zombies! What Happens When You Mix Radiation With Brain Eating? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:BRAAAAAAINS!!! Radioactively fueled zombies have appeared in a variety of media. What dangers would they pose to human survivors? Besides the obvious? -- Patrick Mason\, Lance Schlenker LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:da6299d7-8359-4b27-8670-650e407851a3 SUMMARY:How Much Longer Does Homo Sapiens Have? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Sentient hominids have been strutting the planet for 200\,000 years -- but is the end nigh? And how can we forestall armageddon? -- Dr. Seth Shostak LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a7301fdf-cd39-4f3f-bf02-0ee4ae37fce3 SUMMARY:Influenza\, Swine Flu and You DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:An update on the myths and the realities of these (un)popular diseases. -- John Cmar (M)\, Steven Novella\, Dr. Rachael Dunlop LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4db775e2-d0b8-49ad-9ad0-e9614c92e1fc SUMMARY:Darwin's Bulldogs - Teachers on the Front Line DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Educators talk about pseudo-science in the classroom\, declining science standards nationwide\, and the critical importance of reversing those trends. -- C. Kevin Barrett\, Eugenie C Scott\, Matt Lowry\, Kylie Sturgess LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:1e6362c3-7cd3-4ce2-b5ff-d03955420e36 SUMMARY:Quantum Encryption - Is It the Perfect Encryption Technique? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Encryption has long been an arms race: every new cipher leads to better code-breaking tools. Have we finally reached the end of that arms race? -- Dr. Stephen Granade LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:5be545e1-ebc8-47a1-8161-5e3d530238ae SUMMARY:Death is Only The Beginning: Decomposition and Estimating Time Since Death DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:What happens after they close the coffin lid? A discussion of the decomposition process and how it is used to estimate post-mortem intervals. -- C. Kevin Barrett LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:bab573c6-a4dd-4592-94f7-1212beac5cb7 SUMMARY:Medical Device Development: Thrills\, Excitement\, and Crazy Research! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:Everything you always wanted to know about medical device development but were afraid to ask! Current research! Crazy accidents! Drama! Lawsuits! -- Malik Qaiser LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:43f0e04f-d1fc-4931-a588-52a628e55763 SUMMARY:Darwinian Dating: What Sexual Selection has to Say About Your Ideal Mate DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Anthropologist Christopher Barrett discusses the biological basis of beauty and mate selection among humans. -- C. Kevin Barrett LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a6821700-e37a-4fe0-a03b-de9dc065aafd SUMMARY:The Gender-Gap in Science - Myths and Realities DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:A look at current research on why boys and girls get into (and out of!) science and mathematics\, and what can change things for the better. -- Ginger Campbell\, MD\, Barbara Drescher\, Kylie Sturgess LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f74c51c4-ece8-4d44-933b-05815d59f140 SUMMARY:Holy War - The Discovery Institute's Assault on Neuroscience DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:This fundamentalist think-tank has moved beyond attempts to slip creationism into public education and is now attacking modern brain research. -- Ginger Campbell\, MD\, Steven Novella LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2dc454bb-a792-4b63-8baa-28e2c152ef06 SUMMARY:The Atlanta Transhumanist Society - Better Living Through Technology! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Local futurists who meet monthly (over dinner) to discuss the directed evolution and transformation of the human race via emerging technologies LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:785b500e-f7ef-45a5-a86d-659d26f7b056 SUMMARY:Earth: The First Two Billion Years DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 DESCRIPTION:The formation of the Earth and Moon\, the era of massive bombardment\, the evolution of continents\, atmosphere and oceans\, and the beginnings of life. -- Richard Jakiel LOCATION:202 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:cc6e56c5-7b26-4f03-97e4-505b0b0dd754 SUMMARY:Cassini: Past\, Present & Future DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T110000 DESCRIPTION:The amazing Cassini probe. It’s history\, what’s it doing now & what does the future hold for it? We have the engineer to tell you all about it. -- Kim Steadman LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c695fe40-a988-4b0a-bf70-7161dbe6601c SUMMARY:Space Satellite and Telescope Institute DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:Hubble\, Chandra\, Kepler\, Spitzer and soon the James Webb. The SSTI is mother\, father and most importantly - doctor. -- Laura A Burns\, Tyler Desjardins LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:bdbee27f-7d60-4a6d-bebf-3b159be170f2 SUMMARY:Global High Speed Cargo Delivery - UPS in Space? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:We’re an 'I want it now' society. Even UPS is too slow! How super fast cargo & passenger delivery could happen & the technical & economic challenges. -- A. C. Charania\, Dr. John E. Bradford LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c2dcf57a-199c-4287-b61d-ea54927d46e0 SUMMARY:Feminine Mystique: Women in Engineering & Science DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Women make their mark! These engineers & scientists explain how they got involved\, what they do & how to get your sisters & daughters to do the same. -- Ginny Mauldin-Kinney\, Dr. Pamela L. Gay\, Laura A Burns\, Trina Ray\, Kim Steadman LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ab4cbb84-3436-4938-b91a-d6e614d8fbd3 SUMMARY:Supporting 6 People in a Large Aluminium Container at 17\,227 mph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Six and occasionally thirteen\, astronauts on the ISS. MSFC is a big part of their support. Extra crew and expanding station increases demands on the ground crew. -- Kriss Hougland LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:711b31e5-1d2e-4d05-9fea-f935229f640c SUMMARY:What's Wrong With Gravity: The Pioneer Anomaly DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Pioneer 10 is being dragged towards the Sun & we don't know why! Is the slow down because of the probe itself\, or\, is something wrong with gravity?! -- Dr. Stephen Granade LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:5bda7b35-dd4f-4f8d-9a0d-48919aaaa63f SUMMARY:New Ideas For Space Exploration: The Center For Space Nuclear Research DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:Airplanes flying for years without refueling. One year roundtrips to Mars & back. A traveling Lunar base. Topics from the CSNR Summer Fellows Program. -- Dr. Stephen D. Howe LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:bf59e740-d989-4369-b332-7b8ee8a3e2e7 SUMMARY:How Are Scientists Looking for Life Beyond Earth? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:Searching for extraterrestrial life isn't done haphazardly. It's methodical & high tech. Hear from the real thing\; a SETI Senior Scientist. -- Dr. Seth Shostak LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0dbd8979-898a-4a17-94b7-70822e714f50 SUMMARY:Ptolemy's Ptelescope DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:This is the 400th anniversary of Galileo's sky discoveries. People had made telescopes before him - but what if it had happened a millennium earlier? -- Bill Keel LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2a2a9124-3318-4832-be81-2961e11ff9d3 SUMMARY:Celebrating Apollo 11 Forty Years On - The 'Small Step' That Changed the World DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:In 1969 the 1st humans walked on the Moon. The US Space Program took 'giant leaps' to make this happen. It's been 40 years & it's still amazing! -- Hugh S. Gregory\, Les Johnson\, James P Kinney III\, Kriss Hougland LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f473a2c0-bf0b-4dfe-8df7-928b87de9fa5 SUMMARY:Kids With Stars in Their Eyes: Making Your Children Love Space DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:It's fascinating! The visible night sky & what lies beyond excites you! Kids couldn't be bothered. Can parents get their kids excited about space? -- Les Johnson\, Ginny Mauldin-Kinney\, Laura A Burns LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:24eeb0f5-dc5f-4ab9-81e5-06b7270d2865 SUMMARY:Mars Rovers: Spirit & Opportunity at 5 Years - The Beginning of the End? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Still going after all these years but old age is showing. How much longer can Spirit and Opportunity last? -- Trina Ray LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2c13a2a6-2be8-4199-81e3-aaf8a9d3f763 SUMMARY:The Big Bang: How It All Got Started DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:It started atomically small & is still expanding. What was the Big Bang & how do we know it happened. -- Dr. Pamela L. Gay LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:750a129f-81d3-4a1a-8d2f-e26ed4847ca6 SUMMARY:Defending Earth - What's Stopping Us? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:There’s an asteroid targeting Earth. Not soon\, not Friday 13-April-2036! Here's the latest legal & technical aspects of protecting our planet. -- A. C. Charania\, Dr. John E. Bradford LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:99c9b29f-e4aa-4d92-b382-a91ce0a254e5 SUMMARY:The Cassini Story - Insights From the People Who Make It Happen DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:Is it hard working on a probe millions of miles away? 3 JPL Cassini scientists in a 'behind the scenes' look at Saturn's robotic probe - Cassini. -- Kevin R. Grazier\, Trina Ray\, Kim Steadman LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b0cb4a1b-fa55-4587-b194-76254e398ff2 SUMMARY:Tale of Two Moons: Saturn's Enceladus & Titan DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Enceladus\, with its water geysers\, is ever so intriguing. In Titan\, we have possible parallels to a very young Earth. Saturn's moons have much we can learn from. -- Trina Ray LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a5ff58ee-dbea-4141-9988-114abf4bb406 SUMMARY:Paradise Regained: Regreening of Planet Earth DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:What effect has modern civilization had on the planet & its ecological systems? How the resources of the solar system can be used for terrestrial benefit? -- Les Johnson LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a71f452d-b2e4-4789-916c-d1a00c5d127e SUMMARY:The Hubble Space Telescope: An Insider's View DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:The BadAstronomer has history with the Hubble! Once involved in building Hubble hear a unique view of the what the new & improved Hubble has to offer. -- Phil Plait LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:877915fe-9bb4-4edd-843f-853e9614fc95 SUMMARY:Brought to You By NASA: What if There Was No Space Program? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Rewards from the Space Program are many & almost completely unknown. What necessities of life would we be without if the Space Program never was. -- Ginny Mauldin-Kinney\, James P Kinney III LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:650201be-bf96-465c-ae49-3ac187236714 SUMMARY:Jupiter Impact - Act II! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Jupiter's been slammed again! Venus suddenly sports a bright white spot! Our solar system is far from a static place! -- Richard L. Altstatt\, Richard Jakiel LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:891a0a3b-903a-48b8-a472-4e3c90714c73 SUMMARY:T -60 Seconds & Counting: Launching the Space Shuttle DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:A minute before lift-off to orbit\; launching the Space Shuttle is INTENSE. Water spraying\, sparks flying\, gases burning\; what's happening may not be what you think! -- Kriss Hougland LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:214fc5ed-ecc9-4e79-ba0a-c42cc9d004cc SUMMARY:Galaxy Zoo DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Citizen science. Ordinary people helping to classify thousands of galaxies. -- Dr. Pamela L. Gay LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b1403718-7a6d-48c3-9f79-7e8230b3ce95 SUMMARY:The Great Space Observatories - 2009 Update DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:A big year for Hubble & Kepler began its search for new exo-planets. Spitzer & Chandra are still taking extradinary images! Update 2009! -- Bill Keel LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:afe32003-9ec6-4264-abdf-21c6fd4fbeda SUMMARY:Deep Space Explorers: Our Robotic Ambassadors DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:Robotic explorers go where no human being or Earth made machine has gone before. Rovers on Mars\, a probe to Mercury & 1on the way to Pluto & beyond. -- Hugh S. Gregory\, Bill Keel LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:3650e6fd-67fd-4888-b2b3-e208298a6cb4 SUMMARY:The History of Solar Observing DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:It’s been a fixture in the life of every human ever to exist. It's been feared & worshiped. How has mankind viewed the Sun from Stone age to space Age -- Stephen W. Ramsden LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005416Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b9d5ceb4-4e27-41b6-9d20-d4295f1fcc11 SUMMARY:Constellation\\Orion Project:: NASA's Next Big Thing DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:The shuttles end in 2010. What will replace them? Are we still going back to the Moon? Just what is the Constellation/Orion Project? -- Ginny Mauldin-Kinney LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:3978749e-f74f-4c8a-8733-401f53819066 SUMMARY:Mars Science Laboratory Rover DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:It's the next big rover - we mean BIG - that will take on Mars. Hear all about it! -- Kim Steadman LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:38f06d3f-09e6-44aa-b8d9-84ebdde66fec SUMMARY:Backyard AstroPhysics - You Don't Need a Ph.D to Do Astronomy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Our glorious night sky. Love astronomy but fear 'physics'? You can have the wonders of our universe with ease in your own backyard. -- Bill Keel\, Dr. Pamela L. Gay LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:61ffb223-5c7a-400a-8642-61aa5f79ba72 SUMMARY:Space Track Wrap DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 DESCRIPTION:We end our Space Track weekend celebrating Apollo 11's 40 years & IYA. Come say goodbye & have some LN2 ice cream & other goodies -- Rain LOCATION:203 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b7247a35-37c4-433a-b09e-63b3cc908f20 SUMMARY:Podcasting Track Kick Off! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join some of your favorite podcasters as we take the temperature of the Podcasting world\, and talk about some our best moments of the past year. -- Dave Slusher\, Scott Sigler\, Veronica Belmont\, Holyfield\, P.G.\, Peralta\, Len\, Rich Sigfrit LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d7f68d82-eccf-44ca-8c37-677b99d7f054 SUMMARY:The Life And Times Of Podcast Novels DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:How the podcast novel has evolved over the past five years\, and the continued benefits of podcasting to promote your writing. -- Mur Lafferty\, Michael Stackpole\, Scott Sigler\, Ellis\, Christiana\, Gabrielle Harbowy\, Holyfield\, P.G. LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:14da4282-76a5-4ca8-bb16-1c49e3b895ee SUMMARY:Creating Dragon*Con TV DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join the folks who write\, and produce Dragon*Con TV\; now a popular video podcast. You watched\, you laughed\, you relate - now come see how they do it. -- Dr. Stephen Granade\, Freeman\, Patrick\, Richardson\, Brian (M) LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9a118d50-e203-4bee-94a9-ea81146c52cf SUMMARY:Books and Ideas Podcast - Live! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Ginger Campbell\, MD interviews NASA's Les Johnson about his upcoming book 'Paradise Regained'. Can space travel save planet earth? -- Les Johnson\, Ginger Campbell\, MD (M) LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:77307cd9-7d70-495a-83bb-7920e7928f40 SUMMARY:What The Frell! ScapeCast Live! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:'The 'ScapeCast'\, a fan favorite podcast focused on FarScape and its universe\, perform their award winning show live at Dragon*Con. -- Bachelder\, Kevin (M)\, Falkner\, Michael \, Hembrock\, Wendy\, Rae\, Lindy LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:258a3718-2b86-42af-8d7f-d1c1ca0f70be SUMMARY:The Sword and Laser - LIVE! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:Veronica Belmont and Tom Merritt bring their podcast about all things Sci-Fi and Fantasy to Dragon*Con with special guest\, author Timothy Zahn. -- Timothy Zahn\, Tom Merritt\, Veronica Belmont (M) LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:44fcfc1d-e075-4dab-9e5a-7cf6356a7fd3 SUMMARY:Technorama Podcast Live! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:Give birth to your inner geek when you join the hosts of Technorama for their quirky blend of off-beat news\, hackery and strange stories. -- Steppe\, Kreg\, Tomasi\, Chuck LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ded8dbf6-135a-4d71-980d-bbcf8fa6deed SUMMARY:Making Your Podcast Sound Better DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DESCRIPTION:This group of wildly diverse podcasters have the gift for making auditory masterpieces. Learn their secrets to making it all sound so good. -- George Hrab\, Gideon\, Thomas (M)\, McLean\, Patrick\, Sigfrit\, Rich\, Slau\, Stringer\, Rick LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:16c7978c-e647-4727-8e40-82245d5cd6dc SUMMARY:Creative Commons and Legal Issues DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Come discuss the legal issues surrounding podcasting\, including topics like 'fair use' with a team of experts. -- Chertow\, Randy\, Gideon\, Thomas (M)\, Lytle-Perry\, Courtney\, Stallard\, Jon\, Vincent\, Thomas LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f21adc9a-fc10-4ad1-bc06-74c28971477f SUMMARY:The Signal - LIVE! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join the shiniest podcasters in the 'verse\, for their Parsec award winning Serenity/Firefly podcast Live! -- Bachelder\, Kevin (M)\, Haley\, Kari\, Howard\, Les\, Hutchinson\, Wayne\, LaFavers\, Kent \, Snyder\, Anna \, Thomas\, Miranda LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:94121b3e-855d-4b7b-b40e-d83ef21b0db9 SUMMARY:Podcasting Tips for Working Writers DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:A discussion with authors and podcasters who have turned the art of the podcast novel\, into a formula for publishing success -- Mur Lafferty\, Dave Slusher (M)\, Michael Stackpole\, Scott Sigler\, Ellis\, Christiana\, Holyfield\, P.G. LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b8aebff0-11a6-49c0-ac91-14c9b7a009a7 SUMMARY:What The Cast - Live! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Brian\, Crispy and Patrick (also of Dragon*Con TV) bring their chaotic and hilarious 'What The Cast' back to Dragon*Con. -- C. Martin Croker\, Dr. Stephen Granade\, Jarrett\, Patrick \, Lloyd\, Chris \, Richardson\, Brian (M) LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:1d7185fe-49f0-4657-bccb-47de73136b76 SUMMARY:Podcasting for Games and Gamers DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:For Every Game there is a Podcast. Come meet the dedicated game enthusiasts who bring their gaming passion to life through their podcasts. -- Tom Merritt\, Veronica Belmont (M)\, Chupp Sam\, Jaffee\, Jack\, Jarrett\, Trick \, Schubert\, Chooch LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:538d56fd-e783-4b00-bfed-29047bfafdc7 SUMMARY:Podcasting with Puppets DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Brian Hogg and his cast of puppets who can rant and interview with the best of us\, including the cast of Battlestar Galactica in foam form. -- Hogg\, Brian (M) LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:6d4a7c8f-afcf-428e-8ca5-a408119c35d9 SUMMARY:AstronomyCast LIVE! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Pamela Gay\, the award winning host of 'The Astronomy Cast' and her special guest\, SETI's Seth Shostak. -- Dr. Pamela L. Gay (M)\, Dr. Seth Shostak LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:54458062-c536-4867-94a2-83943df9df37 SUMMARY:I Should Be Writing with Mur Lafferty DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join the award winning author and podcaster\, Mur Lafferty and special guests. -- Mur Lafferty (M) LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:7d21cce1-d3f0-47b6-be43-99a99ae9167c SUMMARY:Fandomania Podcast LIVE! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Join Jason and Celeste for a dose of geek entertainment brought to you by Fandomania.com. -- Dorough\, Jason (M)\, Monsour\, Celeste LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:229f5883-4596-43be-9f47-d9930778b940 SUMMARY:Galactica Quorum Podcast - Frakkin' Live! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Join the cast of the Parsec award winning 'Galactica Quorum' as they discuss the BSG universe. -- Richard Hatch\, Ekzarkhov\, Dimitry\, Pianalto\, Brian (M)\, White\, Michele LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4bdb0cdb-5a42-4292-8f97-0b20e9ea3cdc SUMMARY:Comedy4Cast & Friends LIVE! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:Clinton Alvord and special guests bring their award winning comedy podcast stylings to Dragon*Con for the first time. -- Alvord\, Clinton (M)\, Steppe\, Kreg\, The Right Reverend Chumley\, Tomasi\, Chuck LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4d29299d-d3cf-4d81-9af6-6230517c0b75 SUMMARY:Reality Break - LIVE! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:Dave Slusher brings his long-running program back to Dragon*Con\, with special interview guest\, Keith R.A. DeCandido. -- Keith R.A. DeCandido\, Dave Slusher (M) LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:783e1247-a068-4117-a916-4b64237ae4b0 SUMMARY:Brazilianisms - Live! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Kinsey Swartz brings his international podcast about an American living in Brazil\, to Dragon*Con! -- Dr. Pamela L. Gay\, Ginger Campbell\, MD\, Swartz\, Kinsey (M) LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:4f8e171d-21a1-4097-a78f-84ab167ebfe9 SUMMARY:Live Music Podcast DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:Join popular musicians and music podcasters for a discussion about using podcasting to share your music with the world. -- Emerald Rose\, George Hrab\, Bedlam Bards\, Marc Gunn\, Chertow\, Randy\, Slau LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c8ae96b3-7957-4c10-aaec-cc357c86deae SUMMARY:Dealing with Social Media Overload DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Discuss the Pros and Cons of Social Networking for Podcasters. Can there be too much Twitter? -- Dave Slusher (M) LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c80855b6-e888-4d35-86e4-8205d9bc79bb SUMMARY:When Things Go Wrong DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Our annual session of podcasting horror stories. When things go from bad to wrong to worse in your podcasting process. -- Ginger Campbell\, MD\, Bachelder\, Kevin\, Chupp\, Sam\, Swartz\, Kinsey\, Swoopy (M) LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9c788d28-955e-4364-a2ed-45659137b897 SUMMARY:Podcast Track Sign Off! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 DESCRIPTION:Let's talk about how we did this year\, and our thoughts on how to make next year even better. -- Miscellaneous Pod People\, Swoopy (M) LOCATION:204 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:39d04f61-7fd2-4078-9001-b65b6907c69c SUMMARY:Who Are The Skeptics? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:An introduction to a few of the well known Skeptics and what their passions are. -- Phil Plait\, Benjamin Radford\, Jeffrey Joseph Wagg\, Margaret Downey\, Eugenie C Scott\, Joe Nickell\, Daniel Loxton LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ca133867-597d-4250-8597-a42b21fdd86a SUMMARY:The Skeptics Guide to Parenting DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Skeptical parenting is both investigating the claims of child-rearing methods as well as raising your children to be critical thinkers themselves. -- Heidi Anderson LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:8562bec4-3fe6-49f3-aa0d-b91e79cc8359 SUMMARY:Quackery And Media Commentary DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Detox Diets\, Ear Candles\, Homeopathy and much more are given the Dr Rachael 'Rachie' Dunlop treatment. -- Dr Rachael Dunlop LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b7444ccf-2ec9-4960-93f0-0815de89395d SUMMARY:My Life As A Skeptical Investigator DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Possibly the worlds only full-time investigator of the paranormal and amazing claims\, Joe Nickell\, gives a talk about his travels\, and findings. -- Joe Nickell LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:fc94d077-b9e9-46c2-9999-409dc3798568 SUMMARY:Fictional Writing and Skepticism DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:A few top authors\, who are also Skeptics\, discuss what effect their personal skepticism has on their writings. -- Michael Stackpole\, Scott Sigler\, Gail Z. Martin\, Stephen L. Gibson\, Kat Richardson LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:79505a8e-fb58-4981-8fe7-07be20f5db31 SUMMARY:Why We Need Skepticism - Lessons from Neuroscience DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:Dr. Novella gives a talk about why we need skepticism from a scientific angle. -- Steven Novella LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:8b731421-ffbf-4679-bab1-132becf1fc49 SUMMARY:How to put on a Anti-Superstition party! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:Margaret Downey will give a presentation about the many fun and highly successful anti-superstition parties she has given\, and the purpose. -- Margaret Downey LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:1526643f-7551-4774-941d-64617970aa43 SUMMARY:What Do We Do Now? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DESCRIPTION:Skeptics we are faced with an overwhelming feeling that there is so much out there which needs attention. The annual Jeff Medkeff memorial panel. -- Phil Plait\, Jeffrey Joseph Wagg\, Dr. Seth Shostak\, Margaret Downey\, Eugenie C Scott\, Daniel Loxton (M) LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:80a59b72-05ec-461c-9a3c-e4677d0101d5 SUMMARY:American Freethought - LIVE! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:American Freethought performs another great episode of their podcast for Dragon*Con goers and fans. -- John C. Snider\, Margaret Downey\, David Driscoll LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:911f774b-0659-403e-8b5a-d2958059a998 SUMMARY:Skepticism in Everything DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Discussion on how critical thinking can be applied to everyday problem solving\, and to unmasking charlatans\, cheats\, and tricksters\, by applying brainpower. -- Alison Michelle Smith LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f980f0c1-a052-4933-866a-0d10c68df39c SUMMARY:Women's intuition and other fairy tales... DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:We'll discuss some of the most popular brands of pseudoscience marketed specifically to women\, from the Law of Attraction to magical cosmetic... -- Rebecca Watson\, A Kovacs\, Amy Roth\, Carrie Iwan\, Jen Myers\, Maria Walters (M) LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:00251651-96ec-43ef-939a-d81b30eea2e6 SUMMARY:The Psychic and the Serial Killer: Examining the DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join Ben Radford as he takes us inside his six-month investigation into the best case ever presented for psychics. -- Benjamin Radford LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:af4f570f-b411-4ea0-8674-dd9db8b77648 SUMMARY:Mystery Investigators Children's Show and Skepticism Fun and Magic DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:A live presentation of the cool skeptical based kids show at Dragon*Con. Come learn what really goes bump in the night! -- Richard Saunders\, Rachel Dunlop LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ee5bcd25-70d8-4a6f-b21b-9de39e6a10ee SUMMARY:Skeptic Zone Podcast - LIVE DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:Richard Saunders\, Kylie Sturgess\, and the team do their skeptical podcast live for Dragon*Con. Come join the gang for some fun and knowledge. -- George Hrab\, Richard Saunders\, Daniel Loxton\, Rachel Dunlop\, Steve Roberts\, Kylie Sturgess LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9094656e-2ebb-4be9-907b-d9617239e8ad SUMMARY:The Geologic Show - LIVE DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION:George Hrab brings his Geologic Podcast - wit\, wisdom and musical madness - for a special live show LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:92b1f4b0-d07b-48d2-8313-60228710eeed SUMMARY:The Geologic Show - LIVE DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION:George Hrab goes his Geologic Podcast\, as well as other musical madness live for a big Geologic Party! -- George Hrab LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f1e4f98c-fca0-4f66-992f-a09214e648c1 SUMMARY:Are We Alone: A Discussion DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Seth Shostak discusses the current public outreach goals of SETI\, and how using the skeptical mindset relates to the work at SETI as a whole. -- Phil Plait\, Dr. Pamela L. Gay\, Dr. Seth Shostak LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:e40bb5fd-e4bb-4c40-9535-18d780f8ec0a SUMMARY:Skeptics Guide To The Universe - LIVE DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Dr. Steve Novella and a group of his rouges return once again to Skeptrack to do their hit Skeptical podcast live. -- Steven Novella\, Rebecca Watson\, Bob Novella\, Evan Bernstien\, Jay Novella LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d920d1dc-6b88-43a3-8c8e-eed3c95418ac SUMMARY:Adventures inside the Discovery Institute DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Come and join Maria and Kate presenting their talk about what really goes on behind the doors of the infamous Discovery Institute. -- Heidi Anderson\, Maria Maltseva LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b65dd05e-ed53-4cb2-ba1d-6d15f572205e SUMMARY:Is Intelligent Design Scientific? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:The proponents of Intelligent Design argue for its scientifically validity\, but virtually all scientists consider it unscientific or a pseudoscience. -- Eugenie C Scott LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:5fc79138-5c22-4881-bf62-c8af4f4d2dfc SUMMARY:Skeptoid LIVE! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Brian Dunning performs a live Skeptoid Essay for the crowd\, followed by a Q/A so you can get to know even more about this popular skeptic. -- Brian Dunning LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:6a65172c-6dcf-48be-a567-a065538df69d SUMMARY:The Truth About Ghosts and Ghost Hunting DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:We have all seen ghosts in film and on television\, from Poltergeist to Medium to Ghost Hunters. But how much of that is real and how much is fiction? -- Benjamin Radford\, Joe Nickell LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:be91bf05-57f4-4505-b6a3-177b39630420 SUMMARY:Future of Atheism DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:The president of the American Athiests\, Ed Buckner\, and VP David Silverman\, give a talk about Freethought and Atheism here in the United States. -- David Silverman\, Ed Buckner LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2150bead-fcfa-46c5-87dc-e2f3ce891db5 SUMMARY:Skeptic Psychology and in the Classroom DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Join some leading skeptics who often deal with educating youth about science and critical thinking. What are some of the challenges? -- Barbara Drescher\, Dr. Martin Bridgstock\, Matt Lowry\, Kylie Sturgess LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0882466a-1444-46c1-bcb1-c1163edcb14b SUMMARY:Feeding the Skeptic's Soul DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:A dissenting view about what 'the skeptic movement's' constituents might really want from the 'movement'. -- Stephen L. Gibson LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a47ad920-36ea-4b3d-a2ac-97ab53392cc3 SUMMARY:Internet Skepticism DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:The internet is an excellent venue for skeptical outreach\, and there are many free and cheap tools available. But are you using them most effectively? -- Tim Farley LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:67f3b2fe-388f-42ae-9d70-8c9825b55ba9 SUMMARY:Blogging Skeptically DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Skeptical bloggers discuss the challenges of writing\, researching and running a skeptical blog\, encouraging critical thinking and managing commenters. -- Phil Plait\, Brian Dunning\, Rebecca Watson (M)\, Rachel Dunlop\, Maria Walters LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:5a896ca6-0c8f-416b-8af1-7fa4467a0080 SUMMARY:Skeptrack Sign-Off Party DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 DESCRIPTION:Lets all get together and talk about what happened over the weekend. Meet with the guests\, and discuss what you want to see happen at Skeptrack 2010! -- Phil Plait\, Benjamin Radford\, Jeffrey Joseph Wagg\, Margaret Downey\, Eugenie C Scott\, Daniel Loxton\, Steven Novella\, Rebecca Watson LOCATION:207 / 206 / 205 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:27b00e4d-81ba-4eb7-a811-ace0c8b3ed27 SUMMARY:Intro To Robotics DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Learn about what the Robotics track has to offer this year. Our Annual Sit-Down Shaggy. -- Michael 'Shaggy' Macht LOCATION:208 / 209 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ac1fdb06-00d8-47c1-ada1-ef6fbcdbedce SUMMARY:Meet Bar2D2 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:You've seen him online! Now meet him in person with his builder\, Battlebots veteran Jamie Price. -- Jamie Price LOCATION:208 / 209 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f67ddbf0-f840-4d05-ad3b-8b6a8c5d085b SUMMARY:Getting Involved With Robotics Locally DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Learn about robotics programs in your area. School programs and robotics clubs. -- Marc DeVidts\, Michael 'Shaggy' Macht LOCATION:208 / 209 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:47c6e37b-f793-4ddb-b82d-1246955bcca4 SUMMARY:Organizing An Event DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Experts talk about organizing Robotic Competition events successfully. -- Marc DeVidts\, Michael 'Shaggy' Macht LOCATION:208 / 209 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:a151a354-d44c-4326-a484-e6b17b3fcf86 SUMMARY:Combat Robotics DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Experts talk about combat robotics events from the aspects of both competing and organizing. -- Marc DeVidts\, Jamie Price\, Rob Moore LOCATION:208 / 209 - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:602e7acc-0f16-4425-bf66-9bf3a5035509 SUMMARY:Gay Themes in the Whoniverse DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:From JNT to RTD\, Doctor Who has always broken traditional boundaries of the SF genre by acquiring a large following in both the straight and the gay communities. This panel examines the gay themes of the classic and new series as well as Torchwood -- Heather Hollaway\, Jorge De La Cova\, Scott Campbell\, Alan Siler (M)\, Christine Hoffman LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:3e791ed4-82ab-4654-b3be-237a12630229 SUMMARY:Head butts and blond wigs\, a visit with Craig Parker DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:An hour of reminiscing about Lord of the Rings and other works -- Craig Parker LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f0b3543d-e255-4b82-acc2-18184f9a95d2 SUMMARY:SETI - Why I Don't Believe That UFO's Have Anything to Do With Aliens DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:You know someone who saw a REAL LIVE UFO! What are all the lights in the sky really?! Just because we don't know doesn't mean nobody does. -- Dr. Seth Shostak LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:67c4dc48-8a27-4dab-88a6-bfe4ef8a9f7b SUMMARY:Evil Geniuses for a Better Tomorrow: 7th Annual Recruiting Session & Bake Sale DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Professional EGs discuss methods of taking over the world for fun & profit while avoiding common mistakes made by film & TV villains. -- Dr. Stephen D. Howe\, Richard L. Altstatt (M)\, Jason Schneiderman\, Dr. Stephen Granade\, Paul 'Dr. DNA' Gregoli LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005417Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:044928a1-406a-4284-a687-19b6f116e694 SUMMARY:BSG: The Last Half Hour\, or 'They REALLY frakked the daggit!' DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Did you have...issues...with the BSG series finale? Did you find it implausibly ridiculous? You're not alone. Come vent. -- Barbara Drescher\, Dru Myers (M) LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:79123ada-71c9-4f7a-97fd-b4b6fa63921a SUMMARY:The Astronomer\, the Alien Hunter\, and a UFO Skeptic DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Three of the worlds leading researchers\, and skeptics\, discuss the state of UFO and Alien paranoia here and around the world. -- Phil Plait\, Dr. Pamela L. Gay (M)\, Dr. Seth Shostak\, Joe Nickell LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:800a82c0-4d6c-4905-9272-c483a94077e7 SUMMARY:Myths In the Movies: How NOT to do Space Exploration DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss these kindred scientists rip apart the biggest myths & fallacies in Sci-Fi TV & movies. Better than a comedy show\; guaranteed laughs! -- Kevin R. Grazier\, Phil Plait\, Jaime Paglia LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:08748435-5f4f-44e0-96f9-5217f1029d47 SUMMARY:The Science of Battlestar Galactica DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:BSG's Official Science Guy examines the real-world plausibility and associated implications of much of the technology used throughout the series. -- Kevin R. Grazier (M) LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:02c58c39-8c34-4c54-8d36-8d6233faa77a SUMMARY:JREF Presents: How You Can Combat Woo DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:We live in troubled times\, but we can make a bit impact on the world at large. Learn how you can be a major player in shaping the world of tomorrow. -- Phil Plait\, Alison Michelle Smith\, Jeffrey Joseph Wagg LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0bffd32c-348a-4da0-9a74-e10558f1912a SUMMARY:Craig Parker Q&A DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:An hour of reminiscing about Lord of the Rings and other works -- Craig Parker LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:e5042536-1503-43bc-a7b8-ba9159e4d97c SUMMARY:Working with Joss DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Our guest share stories of what it is like to work in the Whedon Universe. -- Ron Glass\, Kristy Swanson LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f55a673d-d02b-4cd3-83c2-56edaa255293 SUMMARY:Introduction to Dragon*Con LARPS DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:We will take a look at the LARPs presenting games at DragonCon this year\, as well as the LARPs on display. We will review basic LARP concepts. LOCATION:Grand Salon B - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:0450a24f-5e7f-4e28-a703-d871e45096c9 SUMMARY:Indie RPG Forum Part 2 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to tell a game designer what you thought personally? Here’s your chance. LOCATION:Grand Salon B - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:65bc95cc-4534-4aa8-952d-0612bd13f453 SUMMARY:LARP Character Workshop DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:What makes a good LARP character? This panel will cover basic design and techniques & will also touch upon more advanced concepts. LOCATION:Grand Salon B - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:3f753a60-bed3-4850-97a5-f933669dbb27 SUMMARY:Storytellers' Roundtable DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Group discussion with Storytellers from a variety of LARPs.Our starting topic: Pre-planned versus Improvisational LARPing and the use of NPC's. LOCATION:Grand Salon B - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c978953b-40c3-46ee-bde9-c7ffa6dc81c4 SUMMARY:LARP Character Workshop DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:This panel will cover basic design and techniques and will also touch upon more advanced concepts. LOCATION:Grand Salon B - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:6f21ba93-76b4-4fc6-8f4f-8f0ae5ee3156 SUMMARY:LARP System Design: The Player or the Character? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Group discussion with noted LARP designers. What is the appropriate balance of player skill and character skills? LOCATION:Grand Salon B - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f8dc45a3-497d-4c0b-acd9-f80373b1dd2b SUMMARY:LARP Genres: Moving beyond Fantasy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:This panel discussion will discuss what LARP formats best support what genres\, and if any genres do not adapt well to the multiple protagonists. LOCATION:Grand Salon B - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b9dbfca0-2b38-42a0-80dc-c9d4e8ae8516 SUMMARY:LARP Costuming and Props Exhibition DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:LARP costume designers and players will come forward to show off some of their latest creations! Audience members encouraged to come in costume. LOCATION:Grand Salon B - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:18cdcb16-ae77-4452-98e2-cfb558a98a84 SUMMARY:The DragonCon LARP Challenge DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Roundtable design session with audience interaction - we will tap the talent of top LARP designers for a 'whiteboard design session' in which we will develop a LARP setting & overview of a system with the goal of running a session of this system for DragonCon 2010! LOCATION:Grand Salon B - Hilton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:54fcf47c-1be9-4b47-b00e-c40a6f8d4116 SUMMARY:Roughly 54 Minutes & 13 Seconds With Nuts on The Road DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T110000 DESCRIPTION:Ken Plume & Widgett Walls have combined forces to form Nuts on the Road\, the strange podcast/vidcast performance art surrealism puppet-infused nonsense that is more dodo than dada. -- Ken Plume\, Widgett Walls LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:8a875265-bb53-4735-8f9b-aa1682856c33 SUMMARY:Snydecast & Quick Stop Entertainment DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:Snydecast & Quick Stop Entertainment\, presents a panel full of surprises\, prizes\, and more. Much\, much more. You don’t want to miss it. -- Ken Plume\, Dana Snyder LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:c58a9040-7f3f-4a71-9bc0-5f9b5213872b SUMMARY:Farscape Guests DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join Virginia Hey (Zhann) and Lani John Tupu (Pilot and Crais) for a look back at Farscape. -- Virginia Hey\, Lani John Tupu\, Tony Gowell (M) LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d48ad773-d9f2-441a-9cad-c53c9f6dc1b1 SUMMARY:Writer's Apocalyptic Roundtable DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Want a chance to corner your favorite apocalyptic writer and ask them a question? Here is your chance to talk to some of the best in the business! -- John D. Ringo\, Kevin J. Anderson\, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro\, S.M. Stirling\, Michael Z. Williamson\, Walter Jon Williams\, Shannon Chesnut (M) LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:eabf5295-05e7-4ee0-9696-e9d800c78603 SUMMARY:The Missing Link: The 1996 Doctor Who Movie DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:We'll be joined by two of the stars: Eric Roberts (the Master) & Eliza Roberts (Miranda) for a lively chat about the 1996 TV Movie! -- Lars Pearson (M)\, Eric Roberts LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:12245454-5bb8-4795-8494-2dab120e22a2 SUMMARY:Friday Night Costuming Contest PreJudging DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:THIS IS REQUIRED ALL ENTRANTS. This year we present a longer prejudging time for the contest. All entrants must arrive on time and in full costume. -- Kathleen O'Shea David (J)\, Cheralyn Lambeth (J)\, James Cawley\, Freddy Clements\, Marty Gear (J)\, Pam Cole (J) LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:e1394722-8075-4c6b-b1c6-be3be1728fc9 SUMMARY:Costume Contest Pre-judging DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DESCRIPTION:All entrants for the Costume Contest must be available for pre-judging at this time. LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:9bb3753c-724e-470b-ad16-2f3cbe323665 SUMMARY:Fun*con 2009 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T033000 DESCRIPTION:Funcom knows how to throw a party\, so dance til you drop and stay for all of the prizes that Funcom will be giving away. LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:47fb8f35-968c-4ea2-9727-9f8852d94c88 SUMMARY:Who Wants to be a SUPER VILLAIN?? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Lots of wanna-be's talk the talk\; can you walk the walk? Then prove it. Who wants to be a Super Villain? You do. Because being Bad feels so Good. -- Bob Burden (J)\, Rev. Suzie the Floozie\, Richard L. Altstatt (M)\, Rev. Ivan Stang (J)\, Dictator Barbie (2008 winner) LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d27ec449-a87d-4882-8380-d2d568f6bb6b SUMMARY:An Hour with Michael Biehn DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join XTrack as we host an hour with Michael Biehn as he talks about Aliens. -- Michael Connell Biehn LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:ff238b7c-d5fa-44e3-8935-01752abb96da SUMMARY:Karen Allen DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Re-live the adventures of Indiana Jones\, from Mrs. Jones herself! -- Karen Allen\, Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:8ac4d694-135c-4537-8140-955b302c1856 SUMMARY:Lost vs Fringe DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Which is the better JJ Abrams show - Lost or Fringe! Fringe sits on the right\, Lost on the left - and no fisticuffs LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:f68e3193-5e54-4689-aa9d-7c0e7e6ada90 SUMMARY:I was a Paranormal Show Guest Star! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Join some of your favorite actors/actresses as they discuss their guest appearances on shows such as SPN\, XF\, LGM\, Lost\, Warehouse 13 and others! -- Erin Gray\, Richard Herd\, Alan Ruck\, Barry Bostwick\, Kandyse McClure\, Bruce Davison\, Louise Fletcher LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:bea6c9de-5518-4028-a113-018582b431a2 SUMMARY:Mr. Star Wars DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:The Ultimate Fanboy competition. Improv\, trivia\, comedy...who has what it takes to be the next Mr. Star Wars?? LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:2b297f0c-822c-4796-8d06-1d7d23d003d1 SUMMARY:Party Like it's the Last Day on Alderaan DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T020000 DESCRIPTION:Let's party like it's the end of the world LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:dd26c914-9eb4-4b4c-a2ef-c899a6383387 SUMMARY:Catherine Bach DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:The lovely Daisy Duke herself! -- Catherine Bach\, Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:b7874d05-326a-4bc1-b2bf-2e008dec7db9 SUMMARY:Dirk Benedict DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:Starbuck himself talks about life in the fleet and his career in Hollywood. -- Dirk Benedict\, Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:d42549d9-8e01-4c6d-8672-7e15f7020342 SUMMARY:Karen Allen DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:'Animal House'\, 'Starman'\, Raiders of the Lost Ark' and more! -- Karen Allen\, Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:cb7de638-68ba-434f-b6d3-d0888067f363 SUMMARY:Lou Ferrigno DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:A Q&A where you can build your mind and body! -- Lou Ferrigno LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:6b7e0650-8970-4396-858a-cdeffd04d8d7 SUMMARY:Life in the Dollhouse DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:We'll dive into ethics\, study the characters\, review the events of Season 1 and finally talk about the future of Joss' breakthrough series. -- Felicia Day LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:79daa4d1-24a4-4167-b31b-35ebf25fa870 SUMMARY:Richard Herd DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Always a leader\, he told Diana what to do on V\, as well as William Shatner on T.J. Hooker. A dangerous way to make a living! -- Richard Herd\, Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:44896e57-6fb0-4bd9-b29e-ad6e2372c638 SUMMARY:The House Always Wins! Karaoke / Casino Night. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Honor the memory of the beloved Andy Hallet during a night of soul revealing karaoke and try your luck at the roulette table to win prizes. -- Javier Guillen (M) LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005402Z UID:30c4ac9a-3323-4438-869d-f2b16aa0646d SUMMARY:The Next Doctor DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:Matt Smith is--right now--filming the 5th series of Doctor Who\, with Karen Gillian as his new companion\, one can't help but wonder: what's in store for them? Find out here! (Warning: This panel may contain SPOILERS!) -- Rob Levy (M)\, Tee Quillin\, Alan Siler\, Caro McCully\, Christine Hoffman\, Robert 'in the hat' Bowen LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:0d766f1a-5513-4c1d-a7f5-c9137374071a SUMMARY:What Nightmares Are Made Of: Icons of Horror DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Q&A with Pinhead (Doug Bradley)\, Jason (Kane Hodder) & Micheal Myers (Tony Moran). -- Doug Bradley\, Kane Hodder\, Tony Moran LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:54721d58-a6d7-4e2d-82e2-2728130d46cd SUMMARY:Erin Gray DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Spend an hour improving your mind and spirit with ASFC's favorite guest! -- Erin Gray\, Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:A601 - A602 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:bfe6db88-5fed-4705-90a8-18fc7753ce28 SUMMARY:Build your own Robot DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Did your mother ever told you to 'make more friends'? Learn how to make your own 'Lost in Space' Robot. -- Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:A703 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:cb4ae72f-466a-4933-b611-f3cfe1181c51 SUMMARY:Battlestar Galactica DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:'The Hand of God' Adama goes on the offensive against a Cylon Basestar! LOCATION:A703 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:49c72d28-c4cd-4131-84d7-dba8c46757b4 SUMMARY:Stump the Geeks DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:Pit your knowledge againsts our 'cracked' experts and win prizes. What could be more fun?! Plus a Trainimal update! -- Joe Crowe (M)\, James Palmer LOCATION:A703 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:851bb8c2-3fc4-4ecc-9fa0-86d45fa601bc SUMMARY:Dinosaurs Gone Wild! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DESCRIPTION:From Gert to 'Jurassic Park'\, award winning author Mark F. Berry will take you on a journey through Dino history on film! -- Mark F. Berry LOCATION:A703 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:286695d3-4cce-4f6e-9974-f52085645e3a SUMMARY:The Day the Earth Really Stood Still! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:A close up look at the true\, 1951\, Sci-Fi classic! -- Joe Crowe (M)\, Gil Gerard\, James Palmer LOCATION:A703 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:83851d5c-6ca0-45a7-9fd2-c41af95a480b SUMMARY:Saturday Night Movie: Forbidden Planet DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:The 1956 classic featuring\, Walter Pidgeon\, Anne Francis\, and Leslie Nielsen. LOCATION:A703 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:96f01dce-490b-413f-b22a-79e8b9d7a564 SUMMARY:Tribute to Forrest Ackerman DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:We celebrate the life of Forry\, and his legacy\, 'Famous Monsters of Filmland'. -- Joe Crowe\, James Palmer\, Van Allen Plexico\, Lamar Waldron (M) LOCATION:A703 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c43adce8-b43a-46fe-8507-a800c2759a4a SUMMARY:Faith and Fantasy: Sacrifice DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Religious themed discussion on how sacrifice effects both our imaginary heroes and our own lives. -- Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:A703 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:ae3c2493-6687-4a6d-b89c-b80d534cd857 SUMMARY:Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: 45 Years DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:A look at Irwin Allen's longest running creation\, followed by the un-aired color pilot\, '11 Days to Zero'. -- Joe Crowe\, Anthony Taylor\, Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:A703 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:0bff4fbf-b3c5-423d-a36d-ca440ecda4fd SUMMARY:70 Years of Batman in the Media DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:A look at how the Dark Knight has been portrayed in movies and television over the generations. -- Joe Crowe\, Van Allen Plexico\, Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:A703 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:cc054a3e-663b-4c8f-87ce-9480fb017309 SUMMARY:The British Invasion DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Explore the success many British TV shows experienced here in the States. -- Anthony Taylor\, Ron Nastrom (M) LOCATION:A703 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005418Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:57766103-a4f3-4a4e-b6eb-2ba0af939495 SUMMARY:Meet and Greet the AMSFMedia Crew! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:Wander in and say Hi and check out what we have going on this year! Don't be shy! Introduce yourselves to us! Maybe help to fold some program books! LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:b678ea8d-9a8c-4d7c-8861-0cc74948aeb3 SUMMARY:BSG -Angels and Demons DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:We've come a long way since the suppositions of last year. What do you think of the choices made? Did you cry? Was the ending a cop out? -- Beth Sheffer\, John Hill\, Jennifer Neault\, Stephanie Souders LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:eaa4910b-c06f-4a8b-b637-55188082fbaa SUMMARY:Is Main Stream Media Dying? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Some people watch on hulu\, network sites\, dedicated sites\, iTunes\, or through 'alternative' sources. Where can you getting your genre fix? -- Tom Merritt\, Bachelder\, Kevin\, Sheffer\, Bruce\, Philips\, Sue LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c71975c6-fc4e-4847-8127-e8d35ed388d0 SUMMARY:At the Movies with... DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:A look back over the past year's movies. Did the hype match the hits or did they fall short\, way short? Wizards\, warriors and robots! -- Joe Crowe\, Alex Ward\, Aaron Dunne\, Kelley Harkins LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:26813aa4-fbb8-469e-a193-d6b4410db336 SUMMARY:Chuck - Now with Kung Fu action grip! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:This year has brought some troubles to the Buy More. Let's peek in and give them an evaluation on their work and where they are going from here. -- Andy Floyd\, Pat Cranford\, William Fraser\, Aaron Dunne LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:165c9947-dd89-4ecb-9df3-813bc979dc1d SUMMARY:True Blood - Southern Discomfort DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:HBO's vampire show has caused a lot of strong reactions. How did they do on adapting the books and the actors' performances that are making this hit. -- Beth Sheffer\, Jennifer Hendrix\, Sidney Bennett\, Jeniffer Coats LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:75638072-b4b5-4d1a-a50c-24e1c86c19d0 SUMMARY:Comedy and Humor in Genre Shows DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DESCRIPTION:Genre media is usually stereotyped as action or soapbox\, but producers found out we have a funny bone too! Big Bang Theory\, Krod Mandoon\, Chuck etc. -- John C. Snider\, Alex Ward\, Beth Sheffer\, Roon Marchant\, Tom Holste LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:f6afe56a-19fe-4da8-b07f-e83d0f63af77 SUMMARY:Smallville - Heroes in the Making DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Season 8 brought Clark into his acceptance of role as a hero. Many changes and a new head of Lexcorp brings us into new frontiers with our old friends -- Derek Russell\, William Fraser\, Kelley Harkins LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:2ef32f61-0176-4213-a151-2b7b8c4d02a9 SUMMARY:BSG - Just how did that go? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:And so the series ended\, and yet people are still going huh? Ask our panelists any questions you have and we'll try to get you the answers you want! -- Jamie Chambers\, John Hill\, Stephanie Souders LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:9420474d-226a-4e58-b9eb-38b4ec029010 SUMMARY:On the Horizon DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Let's see what's being trotted out for us in the next year\, television and movie wise. What predictions are our panelists willing to make this time? -- Joe Crowe\, Alex Ward\, Tom Holste\, Wendy Hembrock\, Aaron Dunne LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:5dfc62a8-a7e2-448f-aabb-08d1f6b12e37 SUMMARY:Caprica showing DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:Watch Caprica with us\, the prequel to the now completed saga of Battlestar: Galactica. Soon to be a new series from Syfy this winter. LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:637bee20-91b5-4aa7-ac20-af4a8a0bc72d SUMMARY:Eureka - Small town living at its best DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Syfy has brought our old friends from Eureka back! Last season brought lots of changes and no doubt we'll see more to come -- Beth Sheffer LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:ed00cb1f-d492-4ee1-85fe-e96e2f704b1d SUMMARY:TV Zombies rising to a DVD near you! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:A look back at the past year's fatalities. So close and so far\, Reaper\, Kings\, Pushing Daisies\, Kyle XY and anything else that is near and dear to you -- Joe Crowe\, Alex Ward\, Eric Hendrix\, Free Polazzo\, Wendy Hembrock LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:539bf91e-aa76-443a-acdc-1a5e94c4c460 SUMMARY:Heroes - Death is merely an Inconvenience DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Season 3 of Heroes was up and down. Two chapters\, good guys turn bad\, bad guys turn good\, histories are revealed and more secrets are born. -- Beth Sheffer\, Derek Russell\, Jennifer Hendrix\, Pat Cranford\, William Fraser LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:a073a0c2-bd75-4b94-86b4-5a5b312d0383 SUMMARY:Caprica - The New/Old Horizon DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Space soap or a grand epic? You be the judge! We'll talk about what's been hinted at and what theories there are already based on what's out there. -- John HIll\, William Fraser\, Jennifer Neault\, Stephanie Souders LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:7711b027-b955-43a8-950a-9de3963959a0 SUMMARY:Terminated! Sarah Connors Chronicles DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:What looked like a surefire start stumbled season. Where did the show go and was it a good idea? Did it work or not? Some loved it and some hated it! -- Bill McIntire\, Eric Hendrix\, Roon Marchant\, Tom Holste\, Aaron Dunne LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:fc346e74-be25-46ff-bd4f-fee0b4f53a45 SUMMARY:Oh the Humanity?! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:Tech is changing our world and our genre is leading the way. Where does the line of man and machine cross? BSG\, SCC\, Dollhouse\, and Terminator 4 etc. -- John Hill\, Tom Holste\, Bruce Sheffer\, Stephanie Souders LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:b3adbff9-3cc5-483f-9bb2-720b3bd830c3 SUMMARY:Sanctuary - Don't Feed the Monsters! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Syfy's web series crossed to a full series and is back for a 2nd year. Did the show translate from web to small screen and where will it go from here? -- Bruce Sheffer\, Jennifer Neault LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:e6fa6cbc-f665-4fb1-a8e0-c90c1fc57ffc SUMMARY:Azrael\, Beelzebub and... Earl?? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 DESCRIPTION:This isn't just good and evil. Angels and demons are showing up in shows like Saving Grace\, Reaper\, and Supernatural. The Powers that Be are serious! -- Kelley Harkins\, Sue Philips LOCATION:A704 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:10297343-a0ac-4e77-84ce-97f153d00be3 SUMMARY:Opening Ceremonies DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 15 years of Stargate\, the Stargate Multiverse Track returns (replacing the former SGOW track)\, bigger and better than ever! Come hear what we have planned for you this weekend. -- Jennifer Breland-Dykes (M) LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:bfc89a2d-58ac-4286-839f-5220b07b53de SUMMARY:15 Most Significant Stargate Moments DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:In celebration of 15 years of Stargate\, we have compiled a list of the 15 most significant moments from the original film and two series. Whether you're new to Stargate or a decorated Gater\, this panel is for you! -- Jamie Poff (M) LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:89cb2c27-6e06-44b8-b44c-4670ce70b7c3 SUMMARY:SG:Interactive DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:Get groovin' in the Gate with another night of parody\, puns\, and props as we laugh our way through the fan-favorite episode\, '1969.' 1960's-style costumes welcomed\, but not required. -- Amanda Pau\, Cali Boyd\, Jamie Poff (M)\, Wiccy Christina LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:2c3a7eac-5f96-49c2-9c19-7b1114deccaf SUMMARY:Fan Night Free-for-All DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:Seasoned and rookie Gaters alike gather together in the track room for fandom discussions\, various forms of media and video sharing\, and much more. -- Jennifer Breland-Dykes\, Sorcha Anne (M) LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:4b042785-4fa1-44fe-9573-62997721b0fa SUMMARY:Fan Night Videos DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T020000 DESCRIPTION:Stargate Videos all night long. -- Jennifer Breland-Dykes\, Sorcha Anne (M) LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:d78a011b-5ed3-4a56-ac7a-a5f566759537 SUMMARY:SG Roundtable Discussions DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Join other fans in discussion of the topics of your choice. We will have tables set up for all major characters and topics\, or start your own! -- Jennifer Breland-Dykes (M) LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:d693cd7f-f503-46a4-acfd-208ff60237ca SUMMARY:SciFiHero.net presents - Stargate Costuming DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join the guys from SciFiHero.net as they answer all your questions about how to turn every day clothing into your own SG uniform. -- Dan Kim (M)\, Sandy Noble LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:4a7d916f-1740-41e3-a3a1-4e5ee17b0fa1 SUMMARY:SGMT Costume Contest DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Now that you've seen how it's done\, come see the costumes others have created for our second annual costume contest. -- Nick 'McKay' (J)\, Sorcha Anne (M) LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:454faa05-dec8-4f3b-8bc5-ce344ea037a5 SUMMARY:Sciences and the Gate DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Your chance to 'talk shop' about some of the scientific notions of gate travel/mechanics and cultural anthropology of human civilizations encountered by various SG teams. Geek out! -- Erik Wilson\, Jamie Poff (M) LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:38e44c46-b0d3-4049-83b4-34d2505b49f5 SUMMARY:SGMT Games Night DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION:Game Night returns with your favorite Stargate board games\, including Are You a Goa'uld? NEW: Midway Station carnival games. Test your skills with Action Figure Ring Toss\, the Canopic Jar Knockdown\, and more! -- Alli 'McKay' (M)\, Nick 'McKay' (M) LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:4676df87-2d9e-4641-b0ea-16e746a5b674 SUMMARY:SG:NC-17 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T020000 DESCRIPTION:Adult/Slash panel: mature sexual relationships\, same sex relationships and gender roles in fanfic writing derived from the movie/shows. Why are they written\, by whom and for whom. ID will be checked at the door. -- Sorcha Anne (M) LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:9912a849-56ef-48d9-868f-6a9a33ea6e5a SUMMARY:Real Military vs. Reel Military DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:How much of the SG multiverse is applicable to the real military that it portrays? Discuss what is real\, and what is artistic liberty\, in the 'reel' military of the SGC. -- Dan Kim (M)\, RJ Lehnen (M) LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:435e4808-fa64-43fb-80af-6a680d11cb0d SUMMARY:More than Fiction - Fanfiction Writers & Their Craft DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:What inspires a fan to pick up a pen (or keyboard) and take the Stargate Multiverse into their own hands? Come discuss with the panelists what fanfiction is\, might mean to you\, and any impact it may actually have in the 'real' world of writing. -- Alli 'McKay' (M) LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:f53ed338-9dff-4e47-ba2c-ce65099848d4 SUMMARY:Roleplaying Games in the SG Multiverse DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Discussion of Role Playing in the Stargate Multiverse from Online to Table Top. -- Wiccy Christina (M) LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:0d249150-cf07-4f10-94dc-78bd8221ba75 SUMMARY:Stargate Support DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Come and meet Gary Jones (MSgt. Walter Harriman) and Colin Cunningham (Major Davis) from Stargate:SG-1 . -- Gary Jones\, Colin Cunningham\, Jennifer Breland-Dykes (M) LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:abba3622-df34-4a17-be9b-6f058e2d7295 SUMMARY:Beat the Geeks Panel with our own Dr. Everloving Know-It-All Mckay DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Come test your knowledge of the Stargate Multiverse by facing off against the best of the best in this game show based on Beat the Geeks. Think you're geek enough? -- Alli 'McKay' (M)\, Nick 'McKay' (M) LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:70e0eea2-3330-4ebf-b06d-fc9f9d5f83b3 SUMMARY:The Women of the Stargate Multiverse DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:The roles of the Women of Stargate - as stereotypes\, ground-breakers\, cliches and analogs for our modern society's hopes and fears of and for the modern woman. Can men truly write a complete\, complex woman\, and can she be honestly portrayed? -- Jamie Poff\, Jennifer Breland-Dykes\, Sorcha Anne (M)\, Wiccy Christina LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:ce8fc068-c5df-4fb2-bd7b-d38a2ee94f1e SUMMARY:Women of SG Video night DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T020000 DESCRIPTION:Come relive the episodes and scenes that made the Women of SG the great characters they are. Discussions to follow each episode. -- Jennifer Breland-Dykes (M)\, Sorcha Anne\, Wiccy Christina LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:482efd5e-adbd-421e-9a59-b78523ba9f6f SUMMARY:SFH Presents: Props/Weaponry demonstration DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:Members of SciFiHero.net show us some of their reproductions of series weapons and other props\, and give us tips on creating our own. -- Dan Kim (M)\, Sandy Noble LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:32c19d0b-221a-47f1-a173-f80d2aca91cc SUMMARY:Show and Tell - Stargate Fanworks DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Crafting in the Stargate Multiverse is about more than just costumes and props. Fan artists\, writers\, and crafters share their tips and tricks for bringing the Stargate Multiverse to life in their particular fields. -- Nick 'McKay'\, Wiccy Christina (M) LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:0b02e42e-545c-478c-96bb-4694a57d344a SUMMARY:Looking forward into SGU DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Stargate Universe is on the horizon! Come and explore with us the pros\, the cons\, and the potential for this great new show. -- Cali Boyd\, Claire Ledbetter (M)\, Jamie Poff LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c78d597e-72df-4a5c-baea-a1485ec813e8 SUMMARY:Closing Ceremonies DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 DESCRIPTION:Panel wraps\, feedback\, and maybe some leftover swag. Tell us what you loved\, what you liked\, and what we need to let go for next year. -- Jennifer Breland-Dykes (M) LOCATION:A706 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:221fb763-8c94-493e-9d83-969f5278969a SUMMARY:Coming Soon: Books You're Gonna Love DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:Since many of us are book addicts\, what will be hitting the bookstores next? Join us for a discussion of the books certain to be the next classics. -- Bonnie Kunzel\, Susan Fichtelberg\, Karen Newsome (M) LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:98a3afc7-8f0e-4322-9c21-4c02b9dfa424 SUMMARY:Black Woman Missing DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:In Scott Westerfeld's novel So Yesterday the advertising world is called out for ignoring minorities. Are minorities ignored in YA Lit of today? -- Chesya Burke\, Kathleen O'Shea David\, \, Lil Watson (M) LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:0481435d-30d7-4005-af96-8fdaaada9359 SUMMARY:Book Club Discussion- Steve Berman's Vintage DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Steve Berman's Vintage - Discuss this wonderful ghostly love story and give us your take in the first of our two book clubs! Warning: SPOILER ALERT! -- Steve Berman\, Mary Moline LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:92e43c1b-9fb2-4771-acc5-fafb9d76f9f8 SUMMARY:Religious Themes in YA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:The Mormon motifs of Twilight\, Christian themes in Narnia\, religion in YA is a hot topic in any time period. Join our spirited\, yet civil discussion. -- Kathryn Hinds\, \, Kathleen Duey\, Janine Garner\, Brandy Roatsey\, Karen Newsome (M)\, Karen Smith (M) LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:07dc48f5-427b-4c30-913b-9d51833781ba SUMMARY:Women Warriors in YA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:Come explore the art of war where women fight as well as rule\, and strong female role models are truly strong. -- Steve Berman\, Kathryn Hinds\, Racheline Maltese\, Mark I. West\, Jackie Kessler\, Susan Fichtelberg\, Karen Smith (M) LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:b6469c11-a42e-439a-8ef3-2adbda7fd9a7 SUMMARY:Blood and Fur DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:Books about vampires and werewolves are enjoying a flight in popularity. Learn about new blood and the hair-raising resurgence in this growing genre. -- Steve Berman\, Richelle Mead\, Mari Mancusi\, Heather Brewer\, Lil Watson (M) LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:b20a893b-40bd-434a-b1a7-510a1ed019dd SUMMARY:Illustration and Artistry in YA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T003000 DESCRIPTION:How do illustrations/artwork find their way into published works? Graphic novels... changing how young adults read? Does the visual impact literature? -- Ted Naifeh\, Andy Runton\, Kathleen Duey\, Snow Wildsmith LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:bd8be2f9-8b83-40a4-9392-8c8e54252eec SUMMARY:YA Around the World DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:There's a whole world of YA! We'll explore international authors such as Neil Gaiman\, Terry Pratchett\, Justine Larbalestier\, Cornelia Funke\, and more. -- Todd McCaffrey\, Kathleen Duey\, Jenny Blackford\, Karen Smith (M)\, Suzanne Chatham (M) LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:6d283d25-0457-4dc5-8fd3-9fbe62ba83ea SUMMARY:From Page to Screen DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Many YA books have been turned into films including Twilight\, Harry Potter\, etc. What did you like/dislike? What's coming soon? -- Peter S. Beagle\, Kathleen O'Shea David\, Keith R.A. DeCandido\, Susan Fichtelberg\, Karen Newsome (M) LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:2260202c-3cdf-4d8f-914c-1086efd500e9 SUMMARY:Science Fiction in YA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Much of the YA universe is fantasy. Explore the science fiction side of YA as we visit future worlds\, strange inventions\, and distant planets. -- Davey Beauchamp\, Todd McCaffrey\, Timothy Zahn\, Bonnie Kunzel\, Caitlin Kittredge\, Mary Moline (M) LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:cc3b705a-8481-4fc4-b82a-908aaa04cdd9 SUMMARY:Faeries and Fairy Tales DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:Something old\, something new\, something borrowed and something Blue Fairy? What bits of mythology\, folklore\, and fairy tales are in stories today? -- Steve Berman\, Gillian Summers\, Maggie Stiefvater\, Karen Smith (M) LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:9b671c6b-4f53-4f23-82e7-756444922f49 SUMMARY:Alternative Sexualities in YA- Not Your Mother's YA Book! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION:Explore the full spectrum of human emotion and love in this panel covering GBTL characters in literature. Bring your recs\, paper\, and an open mind. -- Steve Berman\, Racheline Maltese\, Sandra Ann McDonald\, Karen Smith\, Mary Moline (M) LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:ea088eed-06c0-4e5e-a2bb-0149ba66421d SUMMARY:Are You a Death Eater? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T003000 DESCRIPTION:Come play in the Potterverse and defend yourself to the death in this popular card game. (Hosted by Atlanta HP) -- Traci Dammann\, Veronica Atkins\, Karen Newsome (M)\, Tara Smith (M) LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:31ef93d0-5c73-4054-88b3-6379c7881a97 SUMMARY:Dark Arts and Crafts with YA Lit DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Bring your children of all ages (yes\, parents that means you\, too) to create masterpieces of art with our fabulous\, playful\, and crafty staff. -- Jill Maddox LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:fce99a38-4de2-4d35-a9f5-60abba3de5d3 SUMMARY:Family in Harry Potter DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:What does 'family' mean? Who do we choose to be a part of our lives? How is the family shaped by the tragedies and triumphs of JKR's series? -- Todd McCaffrey\, Bonnie Kunzel\, Jennifer Cam\, Karen Newsome\, Mary Moline (M)\, Suzanne Chatham LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:744b9e15-4159-4f71-b7f6-7f5dcfafb744 SUMMARY:Book Club Discussion- Kathleen Duey's Skin Hunger DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Kathleen Duey's Skin Hunger - Come alive with us in a land of wizards and magic that's NOTHING like Harry Potter in this book. Warning: SPOILER ALERT! -- Kathleen Duey\, Mary Moline (M)\, Tara Smith (M) LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c378f495-512a-439b-998b-d7fa4f819da8 SUMMARY:Yule Ball Costume Contest Judging DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Contestants wishing to participate in the YA Lit costume contest come to the track room for pre-judging. Winners will be announced at the Yule Ball. -- Racheline Maltese (J)\, Aurora Celeste (J)\, Jan Price (J) LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:0457ce93-283d-4fd7-bcfd-6fcb23dc618b SUMMARY:To the Head of the Class- SF/F for Teachers DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:SF/F for Teachers - Want to use Fantasy and SF in your classroom\, but don’t know where to start? Learn some great resources to begin your quest. -- Davey Beauchamp\, M. B. Weston\, D. A. Adams\, Kathleen Duey\, Sheila Clift (M) LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005419Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:8f5e03ca-3a77-448f-a5c5-d342f2d4d143 SUMMARY:Post-mortem DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:How did we do this year? What topics would you like covered next year? Give us feedback on what you\, the fans\, think we should do in the future. -- Bev Kodak (M) LOCATION:A707 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:16cbed79-4183-4c57-ba74-e00d853f389a SUMMARY:Dragon*Concert: Rennfest/Celtic Extravaganza! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090903T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090903T220000 DESCRIPTION:This is what you get you you take Three Quarter Ale\, Pandora Celtica and Emerald Rose & put them all in a room together! -- Emerald Rose\, Three Quarter Ale\, Pandora Celtica LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c5521d42-4a47-45d8-b5b4-e8fdf1a733fa SUMMARY:Leonard Nimoy & William Shatner panel- Overflow viewing DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T110000 DESCRIPTION:View the panel on the Big Screens or in your room on DCTV. LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:3065cc21-3660-4c31-a8b9-2c16e54c1877 SUMMARY:Stargate: Atlantis Supergate Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:Q&A with the stars of the Atlantis Series in our first 'Supergate' Panel of 2009. -- Paul McGillion\, Joe Flanigan LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:53b70cd1-9c7c-41c1-b328-a94596846bd4 SUMMARY:Spotlight on Terry Gilliam DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION: -- Ken Plume (M)\, Terry Gilliam LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:30ec45dd-3134-47a7-bba3-e13d3bac179a SUMMARY:Stargate: SG-1 Supergate Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Come and visit in a Q&A with the stars of the SG-1 Series. -- Gary Jones\, Ben Browder\, Colin Cunningham LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:530aab04-7c9f-4cfb-a8b8-8bb070251aa4 SUMMARY:BSG - Launch tubes active! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Welcome BSG cast members for fond memories and stories of the tribulations of the human and cylon races\, and just what are they going to do now? -- Kevin R. Grazier\, Kate Vernon\, Kandyse McClure\, Alessandro Juliani\, Michael Trucco\, Luciana Carro LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:cc5925ac-2ce5-4e71-88a7-c33396b8c3b6 SUMMARY:Friday Night Costuming Contest DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:It's a costume contest with an emphasis on costume.Our MC's\, the Crossed Swords\, look at the best the art has to offer. A photo opportunity will follow. LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:bd588d61-ba1d-4d33-ac8e-c892e854664e SUMMARY:Friday Night Costuming Contest DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:Yearly Costuming Contest directed towards celebrating the workmanship in the building and creating of costumes. -- Kathleen O'Shea David (J)\, Cheralyn Lambeth (J)\, James Cawley\, Nicole Harsch (M)\, Mike Sakuta (M)\, Marty Gear (J)\, Pam Cole (J) LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:183b69e8-ba01-4240-859e-00d444b3deab SUMMARY:Weep DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T010000 DESCRIPTION: -- Weep LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:57f15165-7112-45fc-b9e7-9b236ab8d220 SUMMARY:Abney Park DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T023000 DESCRIPTION: -- Abney Park LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:fb1dbcf3-185e-48b6-9215-ddae2bfe94b5 SUMMARY:Dragon*Dance with VJ Anthony DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T033000 DESCRIPTION: -- DJ/VJ Anthony LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:4c20b33e-20e0-4c3a-a80c-6fd5788c8b2e SUMMARY:BSG - Journey's End DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Old friends and new join us for a discussion on where season 4.5 went and the choices that were made. Cylons and humans face a world together. -- Kate Vernon\, Edward James Olmos\, Mary McDonnell\, Alessandro Juliani\, Michael Trucco\, Luciana Carro LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:01d7fc3e-76f4-456f-b8f1-48b92ca5668a SUMMARY:The TrekTrak Show DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Patrick Stewart played Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation -- James Cawley (M)\, Patrick Stewart\, Eric L. Watts (M) LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:ed0056f6-481a-4004-bd7e-0a323084937d SUMMARY:Twilight Time DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Peter Facinelli(Carlisle)\, Michael Welch (Mike)\, and Justin Chon(Eric)join us from the set of Twilight. -- Peter Facinelli\, Justin Chon\, Karen Smith (M) LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:a8f6ea1c-66fa-4dd7-8a8a-1caa124492d8 SUMMARY:TrekTrak Presents Captain Janeway: Kate Mulgrew DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Kate is best known for playing Captain Kathryn Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager and had a cameo appearance as Vice Admiral Janeway in Star Trek: Nemesis. -- Kate Mulgrew LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:af0cc6be-baa4-4a9c-aa35-ee1f4749d7b4 SUMMARY:Buffy and Angel Guest Extravaganza! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:We're bringing you fan favorites from both series and they want to answer your questions about their journey through the Whedon Universe. -- James Marsters\, Kristy Swanson\, Julie Benz\, Charisma Carpenter LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:8d5a6c21-faa3-4243-b9eb-b427fdb74003 SUMMARY:Atlanta Radio Theatre Company Presents: DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DESCRIPTION:'Our Fair City' by Robert A. Heinlein\, 'Omnilingual' by H. Beam Piper\, 'Rory Rammer\, Space Marshal: Enemies Within!' - ARTC presents an evening of amazing audio adaptations along with another installment of one of our most popular recurring series! -- Atlanta Radio Theatre Company LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:f9fb8204-0d62-4cd8-bfd1-9c4c1b8c3c50 SUMMARY:Dragon After Dark Contest DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T233000 DESCRIPTION:After hours contest that awards for the costumes that would not otherwise fit the family-friendly Sunday Night Masquerade. Nudity is not permitted. -- John D. Ringo (M)\, Davey Beauchamp (J)\, Jessica Lackey (J)\, Torch LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:4caaf077-6d21-4ca8-89b2-7aa5604c872b SUMMARY:Hellblinki Sextet DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T010000 DESCRIPTION: -- Hellblinki Sextet LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:abdf7690-2c6c-4018-a390-61702bc2a0c8 SUMMARY:Voltaire DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T023000 DESCRIPTION: -- Voltaire LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:62afbefb-9aaa-4d88-90fb-78ba71d5e15c SUMMARY:Dragon*Dance with DJ NEMESIS DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T050000 DESCRIPTION:Psycho\, Fusebox\, and the Glitterdome Allstar Band. Lace up your boots\, bring a helmet\, and get ready to dance! -- DJ Nemesis LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:62ef9edd-5d8e-4c08-b4ed-be8cefd82ed8 SUMMARY:Leonard Nimoy - Beyond Spock DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Join Leonard Nimoy as he talks about aspects of his varied career\, from directing to voice work\, documentaries and his amazing photography. LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c2398f0b-772e-418a-b426-4dd557f6b407 SUMMARY:Leonard Nimoy - Beyond Spock DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Join Leonard Nimoy as he talks about aspects of his varied career\, from directing to voice work\, documentaries and his amazing photography. -- Leonard Nimoy LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:d5bfade1-ac43-4e0e-8e6e-0514dd0f736b SUMMARY:Twilight Time DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:Peter Facinelli(Carlisle)\, Michael Welch (Mike)\, and Justin Chon(Eric) join us from the set of Twilight. -- Peter Facinelli\, Justin Chon\, Karen Newsome (M) LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:83d7d7a9-8570-4367-84c2-fa6a2d3b5d98 SUMMARY:TrekTrak Presents Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Patrick Stewart DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Patrick played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and four feature films\, Generations\, First Contact\, Insurrection and Nemesis. -- Patrick Stewart LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c7f97258-50d0-4d8f-b6de-e993a4ae96b4 SUMMARY:Buffy and Angel Guest Extravaganza! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:We're bringing you a healthy dose of fan favorites ready to answer your questions about their journey through the Whedon Universe. -- Kristy Swanson\, Julie Benz\, Charisma Carpenter LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:eed52a56-0b3f-4d64-8644-49f981149211 SUMMARY:An Hour With Draco Malfoy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:From the big screen to a ballroom near you! Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) will be on hand to share his Potter experiences and answer fan questions. -- Tom Felton\, Karen Smith (M) LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:f2ccb1aa-0d7f-4a5e-b783-ed4c029b450e SUMMARY:BSG - Galactica decommissioned at last DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Bring your questions and lets hear tales of the last Battlestar\, the home and symbol of humanity's survival and what it meant to each of them.. -- Richard Hatch\, Kate Vernon\, Edward James Olmos\, Kandyse McClure\, Mary McDonnell\, Michael Trucco\, Luciana Carro LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:688348a4-2352-4579-9b4f-03d5710b20e6 SUMMARY:Meet the Stars of Star Wars DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Listen to stories from the set\, from filming\, locations\, outtakes\, and what our Stars are doing now. -- Peter Mayhew\, Matthew Wood LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:a00ebecc-7cd1-4a13-bf86-78fe8046f27e SUMMARY:Masquerade Overflow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:Watch it here on the big screen\, with lots of friends\,or enjoy watching from the comfort of your room on DCTV. LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:1ceb0c5d-2562-4ffa-abb3-238a858eb1eb SUMMARY:I Fight Dragons DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T010000 DESCRIPTION: -- I Fight Dragons LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:6c47b7ab-37f5-4370-907f-0d07c9f4f6d4 SUMMARY:mc chris DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T023000 DESCRIPTION: -- mc chris LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:38021cb0-1d2b-44b1-aa7e-4362fc14f08d SUMMARY:Dragon*Dance with DJ Catt Ninetails DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T050000 DESCRIPTION:Join DJ Catt Ninetails as she spins the night away.Her music knowledge is based but not limited to:80's\, goth\, industrial\, electroclash\, ebm\, punk\, altrock\, mash-ups\, and covers. -- DJ Catt Ninetails LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:393cd618-ef5b-4be5-91ab-3d668cadfd31 SUMMARY:Stargate Multiverse Supergate Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:A Q&A with the stars in our final 'Supergate' Panel of 2009. Don't miss the cast skit with audience participation. -- Julie Caitlin Brown\, Gary Jones\, Paul McGillion\, Rachel Luttrell\, Jason Momoa\, Colin Cunningham LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:68829f4d-45d9-4caf-8b1f-a8a63f97d477 SUMMARY:BSG - Into the Bright Beyond DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:As all things must end\, so does our time with our Battlestar guests. What do they think of their own stories and where their characters ended up? -- Richard Hatch\, Kevin R. Grazier\, Edward James Olmos\, Kandyse McClure\, Michael Trucco\, Luciana Carro LOCATION:Atrium Ballroom - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:af6253a5-0b05-4d70-939b-0b8912b184c6 SUMMARY:City of Angels DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:A discussion centered around characters whose journey led them from Buffy in Sunnydale to Angel in Los Angeles to fulfill their destiny. -- Wayne Hutchinson (M) LOCATION:L401 - L403 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:faff38e0-6edb-45ed-ace2-8c93e34f52e8 SUMMARY:Replayed! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Earn some great prizes\, as we pick 3 teams of 4 fans and our host Ziggy has them re-enact some of our favorite selected scenes. -- Ziggy Ziglar (M) LOCATION:L401 - L403 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:1a308bca-1e4f-4a76-9fb0-9ec0b1156762 SUMMARY:Dark Horse Presents DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Discussion with Dark Horse on what is in store for readers in the future. -- Georges Jeanty\, Scott Allie LOCATION:L401 - L403 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c7b1a1c7-1637-4f2b-97b7-347735f7d15b SUMMARY:Buffy Season 8: Frame by Frame DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:A Dark Horse Comics discussion on the developments in Buffy Season 8. -- Georges Jeanty\, Scott Allie LOCATION:L401 - L403 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:70b11133-3f9d-4f63-ae92-ad8f9b3c28dc SUMMARY:Costuming in the Whedon Universe DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Our panel of Whedon Costume experts discuss budget costumes\, costume creation\, and overall technique\, to bring out the best in your costume. -- Brian Evander\, Justin Grey\, Sabrina Bukowski\, Terry Wildt\, Megan Capasso (M) LOCATION:L401 - L403 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:ac88380a-4182-481b-b40a-2fa6f659dbd9 SUMMARY:Whedon Universe Costume Contest DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:Come dressed as Browncoat\, vamp face\, slayer\, Scoobie\, or Evil League of Evil character and have your costume judged to win shiny prizes. -- Megan Capasso (M) LOCATION:L401 - L403 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:28f1dcaf-311a-48ab-a1c0-53a2e4bea998 SUMMARY:I'll Be In My Bunk DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T003000 DESCRIPTION:Join adult (nc-17) fanfic fans for story discussions. Whedon-verse\, SPN\, HP & other fandoms will be discussed. (Note: Held in Whedon-verse Room) LOCATION:L401 - L403 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:1f38b181-2763-4610-8558-96ce7aa83083 SUMMARY:I'll Be In My Bunk DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T003000 DESCRIPTION:The Whedonverse Track is opening up its track room to the adult fanfiction universe. Everything from LotR\, BtVS\, SPN\, and HP. Adults only! LOCATION:L401 - L403 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:4bdad13e-e7be-43ff-b7ca-7be1630e5b87 SUMMARY:I'll Be in My Bunk! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T003000 DESCRIPTION:Mature adults only discussion about romance\, relationships and sex in and out of canon of The Whedon Universe and and other Scif-Fi Genre. -- Stephen Stutts\, Karen Newsome\, Mary Moline LOCATION:L401 - L403 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:3706e67c-05b0-453f-bb02-1584db44e07b SUMMARY:Browncoats: Redemption DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the exciting upcoming Firefly Fan film Browncoats: Redemption and participate in a Q&A with the creators and producer. -- Brian Wiser\, MIke Dougherty\, Steven Fisher LOCATION:L401 - L403 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:a730ce0c-93d9-415e-afcf-2166645289d9 SUMMARY:The Writer's Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Three exciting authors that have all contributed their talents to Buffy the Vampire Slayer\, Angel\, and more. -- Christopher Golden\, James A. Moore\, Lars Pearson\, Ethan Gilsdorf LOCATION:L401 - L403 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:8a2ba080-bbb0-4fa7-9944-7e006117b12a SUMMARY:The Big Bad Countdown! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:We've tallied the votes from our online user poll and in this panel we will reveal the top 10 villains in the Whedon Universe. -- Wayne Hutchinson (M) LOCATION:L401 - L403 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:eb1368b5-2000-4b38-86d4-1036b94c72ba SUMMARY:Under the Influence DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:We discuss the influence that Joss's work has had on modern television with shows such as Veronica Mars\, Supernatural\, Reaper\, and many more. LOCATION:L401 - L403 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:85cc5b25-fca8-4bc8-b91e-62242dd7f889 SUMMARY:Whedon Family Feud DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:A Whedon Universe parody of the popular game show Family Feud. The Serenity Browncoats face off against the Sunnydale Scoobies. -- Sabrina Bykowksi LOCATION:L401 - L403 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:1396841e-bc42-4643-9d75-25839b87afa4 SUMMARY:There IS a fate worse than death— DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:The zombie evolution! How Director George Romero transformed the zombie mythology...and still influences the genre today. Join us! -- Dr. Bob Blackwood\, John L. Flynn\, Widgett Walls\, Doc Ezra\, Dave Giovannini\, Kelly Brewer\, Shannon Chesnut (M) LOCATION:L504 - L505 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c10fb45d-6ffd-46c1-80f4-a11d7e853128 SUMMARY:Zombie Walk DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...horde of zombies? Making our way through all host hotels...if you're not with us then you're lunch! -- Shannon Chesnut (M) LOCATION:L504 - L505 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005420Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:fcb584eb-60c5-4bc1-9876-9d35463e6666 SUMMARY:Tickle in the Throat DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Pandemics that could be devastating for the world (or just maybe thin it out a bit). Authors share their research and a scientist shares his view. -- Scott Sigler\, Jonathan Maberry\, John Cmar\, Kelly Brewer (M) LOCATION:L504 - L505 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:d201df64-b988-41d2-98b7-c55f98d40348 SUMMARY:What is Your Apocalypse? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:From hurricanes to tidal waves\, people experience all kinds of personal apocalypse daily. Get a personal take on the individual apocalypse. -- Selina Rosen\, M. B. Weston\, Fr. Bryan Small\, Patrick Mason\, Sam Zuniga (M) LOCATION:L504 - L505 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:89d6f5e0-193a-4c3c-ae39-9afd8280a948 SUMMARY:Game Over\, Man DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Want to talk about gaming in all its mutated irradiated forms? Talk with gaming experts about the latest in apocalyptic video\, dice\, and card gaming. -- David Harmer\, Bill Bridges\, Andrew Greenberg\, Ethan Gilsdorf\, Ken Riesing (M) LOCATION:L504 - L505 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:2ba7daf8-7cc4-4a5d-bc09-7f929ccc1803 SUMMARY:Armor\, Shields\, and Stuff: Apocalyptic Costuming DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:Ranging from how to get that tire-armor looking just right to (Mad) Maxing your vehicle\, we'll discuss how you can fit in after the bombs drop. -- Travis Scott Merrill\, Karol Bartoszynski\, Dave Giovannini\, Ken Riesing (M) LOCATION:L504 - L505 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c8eebaee-8347-4851-b105-9b96e609db11 SUMMARY:Oops! How to Survive an Apocalyptic Crisis DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:You asked for more! This panel may save your life! If the world you knew ended tomorrow\, would you know how to survive? Come learn what to do. -- David Harmer\, Amanda Wolfe (M) LOCATION:L504 - L505 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:93384c6c-5500-42f4-be6b-6abacc777e20 SUMMARY:S.M. Stirling's World of Emberverse DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:Writer S.M. Stirling discusses how his characters survived the apocalyptic 'Change Year' and beyond in his Emberverse trilogy. Q&A. -- S.M. Stirling\, Melissa Sleeman (M) LOCATION:L504 - L505 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:ed68da96-4ba1-4322-b58b-5160018f42a5 SUMMARY:Don't Drink The Kool-Aid DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Y2K. Planet X. War of the Worlds. The ID Chip. Hoaxes about an apocalypse have often tricked the public. Is 2012 the next fake panic? -- Stephen L. Gibson\, Patrick Mason\, Rebecca Watson\, Gary Mitchell\, Dave Giovannini (M) LOCATION:L504 - L505 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:91c1e868-0b71-4bbd-a07b-d49953cd8512 SUMMARY:It Isn't Easy Being Green DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Is the human race to blame for global warming and major environmental disasters\, or is it the earth's natural cycle? Come debate with us. -- Selina Rosen\, Patrick Mason\, Michael Z. Williamson\, Shannon Chesnut (M) LOCATION:L504 - L505 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:e314f166-9ab6-4a86-9592-664a66b142a2 SUMMARY:Dead Men Walking: Zombie 201 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:We explore even more of your favorite zombie subjects in Zombie 201. We start the talk\, then you decide where it goes! -- Dr. Bob Blackwood\, John L. Flynn\, Lloyd Kaufman\, Jonathan Maberry\, Chris Fishburn (M)\, Dave Giovannini (M)\, Tony Gowell LOCATION:L504 - L505 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:ce342e88-0abd-488a-8fae-e9f4bf948740 SUMMARY:Needcoffee vs. the Apocalypse DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Your favorite insomniacs this time take on the many ways we have been dusted off in film\, books\, music\, predictions\, or in a prophet's dreams. -- Widgett Walls\, ScottC\, Doc Ezra\, Kelly Brewer (M) LOCATION:L504 - L505 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:48dc74ff-5057-4f05-ac32-88b797b1ba22 SUMMARY:Distant Early Warning DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:New post-apocalyptic movies and television\, on now and in the coming year. Come and chat about the latest industry buzz. -- Dr. Bob Blackwood\, John L. Flynn\, M. B. Weston\, Matthew Foster\, Melissa Sleeman (M) LOCATION:L504 - L505 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:48fe48fb-4f20-441c-8d4a-946ca3736a2e SUMMARY:Zombie Bites DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:Score with some zombie short films! Enjoy some good zombie film fun\, and maybe snag a prize. What a way to end your (undead) day! LOCATION:L504 - L505 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:5229cda7-f2f5-4556-b49d-1cdccf7e24f7 SUMMARY:Law and Disorder in a Dystopian Future DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:All citizens are required to learn the rules of OneState\, and the punishments for acting against the collective. It'll be DoublePlusUngood! -- Dr. Bob Blackwood\, John L. Flynn\, Michael Z. Williamson\, Walter Jon Williams\, Ken Riesing (M) LOCATION:L504 - L505 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:d076bed1-dd44-4c80-bb0a-cfd3e08706d8 SUMMARY:This Is The End (or is it?) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Let us know what you liked\, did not like\, what you wanted to see more of (or less of)\, what authors you Loved\, and you can help us look ahead to 2010! LOCATION:L504 - L505 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:25566d65-dcbd-44b1-a080-ceab2fbc5ffa SUMMARY:How (Not) to Adapt a Hobbit DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:This session looks at some ways to--and not to--portray hobbits on screen or on stage -- Lynnette Porter LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:1f316ff6-e9f3-431e-95e2-e75f7612b115 SUMMARY:Lord of the Rings Advanced Costuming DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Learn how to go from a beginner to an advanced costumer with a few steps. Fabric\, research and details will be covered. -- Dustin Guest\, Erin Callahan\, Chris Herzberg\, Nadine Palmer LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:48ae9e5a-c85b-4a33-8d8f-42652831e390 SUMMARY:Mae Govannen/Speak Friend and Enter: Getting to know your online friends DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Get to know other Tolkien Fans through some fantastic icebreakers and get an overview of this year's schedule of events for the Tolkien Track -- Jean Baughman LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:12f63942-d412-429b-9cb0-a467edaacefa SUMMARY:Peter Beagle DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION: -- Peter S. Beagle LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:d42014ed-665e-4aa6-9cc1-b55cbe67cb49 SUMMARY:Dramatic Readings from The Hobbit DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:ATRC will present 'Riddles in the Dark' as well as the Smaug/Bilbo confrontation in the Lonely Mountain. Others will be added if time permits. -- Atlanta Radio Theatre Company LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:5851fe4f-05d2-4377-93e3-657c00391558 SUMMARY:Opposites Attract: Pippin\, Denethor\, Merry\, and Theoden DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Although opposites do indeed attract\, Pippin and Denethor\, and Merry and Theoden share some surprising things in common. -- Lynnette Porter LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:66dfd238-9284-47d6-86a1-5256453ca133 SUMMARY:All Happy Families: Parent/Child Relationships in PJ's The Lord of the Rings DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Discussing the contrasting relationships between parents (and parental substitutes) and their children in LOTR. -- Diane Roone LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:8c6f0467-4275-4aaa-a7a1-8a3dce20542f SUMMARY:Tengwar for the Common Tongue DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Tengwar for the Common Tongue will break down the alphabet and teach you how to write the letters in clear detail. -- Laura Cooper LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:4e2ea1a3-ad5b-4b63-8b93-d5609ab7471e SUMMARY:Planning your own \\ DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought about organizing your own event? Come talk to other fans and find out the why-tos and where-fors and make some new friends along the way! Panelists: JP (Gandalf)\, Tim (Bilbo)\, Jo (Eowyn)\, Daniel (Frodo LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:5caf1492-f2f3-4222-9022-c1bb547fe58f SUMMARY:The Music of the Ainur - A Celebration of Middle-earth Song DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION:This exploration of Hobbit ballads\, Elvish airs\, and music resonant in myth draws upon the LOTR musical\, Jackson's films\, and Tolkien's own words. -- Lynnette Porter\, Constance Wagner\, Susan Neese LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:2e9baf9b-7a5c-493d-8e53-d9bc64fc43ea SUMMARY:Bards\, Balrogs\, And Ballads - Court The Late Night Muse DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T003000 DESCRIPTION:Bring your own creative words of wonder to share in our Hall of Fire at this Tolkien-inspired poetry jams. All manner of word play welcome! -- Constance Wagner LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:495056a6-1e92-44e4-b631-d977f914f278 SUMMARY:Dwarf Runes for Everyone DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Learn how to read and write in Dwarf Runes for English. A simple method\, this speedy course will have you reading and writing in under ONE HOUR! -- Laura Cooper LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:6614dae9-c8ed-44c4-8b48-0f18360a2ae4 SUMMARY:Arresting Strangeness: Fantasy Fulfilled in The Lord of the Rings Onstage DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:An homage to the stage productions of The Lord of the Rings\, the musical was created on stage in ways that Tolkien himself would have applauded. -- Constance Wagner LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:f096eb29-39cf-4d1e-a708-40f1e6199dd9 SUMMARY:Principles of Arms and Armor in Middle Earth DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Design principles in making creations based on the Tolkien universe. In the 2nd half Michael will design a costume based on audience feedback. -- Michael Cook LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:72bb6360-f877-437a-9e1d-e7f92bd1f59b SUMMARY:Frodo\, the Reluctant Hero DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Undertaking his Quest to Mt. Doom\, Frodo displays a reluctance that is recognizable to readers today. Is this reluctance a universal theme in myth? -- Susan Neese LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:58d6d414-5519-4708-beb9-3d10f32cd619 SUMMARY:Black and White Ogre Country DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Jef speaks about his works of art in the Tolkien universe. -- Jef Murray LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:9d4280e4-c501-4bb2-8408-4ebf3da3cb1f SUMMARY:Middle Earth Gaming: Board of the Rings/Peril to the Shire screening DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:Bring your board games and card games. Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship. Plus enjoy the screening of the fan film 'Peril to the Shire' -- Jean Baughman LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:dceec2b5-1992-4d9c-acbc-34164089c4e0 SUMMARY:Sam the Companion DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Sam is part of a Fellowship that guides Frodo south. Sam attends to the needs of Frodo in a way that is recognizable as the universal Companion. -- Susan Neese LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:ca74f0c6-5a00-4f6b-af5c-329e14dc2670 SUMMARY:Heroes of The Hobbit DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:LotR has many heroic characters that\, in comparison\, The Hobbit is a simpler tale with fewer heroes. Being a hero will be discussed in this session. -- Lynnette Porter LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:63c74641-de30-4f8f-949b-5ed5f0f0b097 SUMMARY:Peril to the Shire - The Making of a Fan Film DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:The producers\, cast and crew of the student-made fan film The Peril to the Shire discuss the who\, what\, where\, why and how of the production process. -- Aaron Brown\, Bethany Leak\, Doug Dunklin\, Evan Stroud\, Grace Dunklin\, J. Michele Swartz\, Rachel Brown LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:81d50774-9be3-409d-acc4-a229e3021800 SUMMARY:Namárië: Farewell to Middle-earth DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join us in bidding goodbye to old and new friends while helping us with ideas for next year's sessions. -- Jean Baughman LOCATION:L506 - L507 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:0d733c76-6bf0-424d-9ef4-5741472fc838 SUMMARY:Silk Road Meet and Greet DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T110000 DESCRIPTION:Come meetand greet the SilkRoad staff as we discuss upcoming highlights of this weekends scheduled activities and panels LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:ddb1fe80-e373-4189-80eb-40ea02011853 SUMMARY:I Ching The History and the Mystery DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:Explore the History and the mystery of the acient art of I Ching and Chinese Horoscopes and how they still apply today to modern day living -- C. Kevin Barrett (M)\, Susan Shockley LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:9385473c-5821-4d67-bfd2-e97f81db6c1d SUMMARY:Asian Philosophy and Mythology DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Listen and share as we discuss some of the greatest stories ever told. We will be discussing ancient philosophy\, wisdom and elements of Chinese and Japanese Mythologies. -- C. Kevin Barrett\, Erin Mitchell\, Susan Shockley LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:356ccc61-7d23-4c90-8b41-bfb63f03b627 SUMMARY:Modular Origami DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Hands on. Learn a modular origami fold to create gems and cubes. Best for ages 12 and up. -- Amanda Bouffier\, Kim McGibony (M) LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:e9ae60dc-7fda-402f-a3a1-d8cf8a5116c2 SUMMARY:Haiku DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Come learn the art of Haiku\, fandom's favorite form of poetry. Bring your favorites or freeform with us. -- Jeremy Whitestout\, Kim McGibony\, Susan Shockley (M) LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:391f77a3-f202-412f-94cd-41c229ede1aa SUMMARY:Asian Street Fashion DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Harajuku\, Lolita\, do you know what they are and how to tell them apart? Join us for a lively discussion and demonstration of the latest trends in Asian street fashion. -- Luna\, Kim Mc Gibony (M) LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:eb93d3a3-fe82-459a-b4de-26946791aa88 SUMMARY:Drum Circle and Etiquette DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:Basic drum rythms and how to have fun in a drum circle. All skill levels are encouraged to attend. -- Mike Eaves (M)\, Rat Boy LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:6d1c2ebc-a089-4f95-a06c-edfd58637cd1 SUMMARY:Ohayo is not Goodbye-Japanese 101 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:Basic Japanese for travelers and students. Because chances are your going to need to know where your hotel is. -- C. Kevin Barrett\, Aaron Gosa LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:82f47dcf-b24f-458a-87d9-a42c5a04cb8d SUMMARY:Lost In Translation\, a Journey into Asian Cinema DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:You know you love Asian Cinema from chop socky schlock to colorful masterpieces.. Put your Two yen in an open forum. -- Rob Fitz (M)\, David Shivers\, Erin Mitchell\, Jeremy Whitestout LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c32f1c71-97b1-4ea6-990f-84d852787890 SUMMARY:Tattooing in the Eastern World DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T003000 DESCRIPTION:A panel discussing Asian ink and its history.Explore the rich history of Asian body art. Immediately following discussion will be an Asian themed show and tell..Please use discretion when showing your tattoos. -- Justin (M)\, Erin Mitchell LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:2116c992-2c66-4995-a881-7251e970a8d2 SUMMARY:Parade DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DESCRIPTION:No panel \,instead please join us for the Dragon Con Parade. LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:bf0b1a86-7222-4a3f-8b93-57e031fbffef SUMMARY:Asian Ball Jointed Dolls DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Open panel discussion\,join Tina Rose Black as she journeys into the facinating world of Asian ball jointed dolls. Bring your BJD to show and tell and learn more about these highly customizable Asian dolls. -- Tina Rose Black (M) LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:bcb3d226-c886-4089-8835-e6205afa3356 SUMMARY:Godzilla Bingo Extravaganza DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Come one come all to our first annual Godzilla Bingo Extravaganza. Movie with bingo cards\, trailer shows and prizes. All ages welcome to attend. -- Jake Walsh\, Jeremy WShite-Stout\, Tom Blanks (M) LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:4cbd8949-db5b-47fc-a439-0ace9e3efd67 SUMMARY:Story Time Origami DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Children learn to fold preprinted origami to accompany a spoken story. Fun activity for the whole family. -- Amanda Bouffier\, Kim McGibony (M) LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:7a48f9a6-8049-49c8-b55b-491127602846 SUMMARY:What's with the Bowing? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Asian culture and customs.Join us as weexplore the do's and dont's of and the reasons behind some of the perplexing aspects of Asian society and culture. -- C. Kevin Barrett (M)\, Aaron Gosa LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:54b38dcd-3780-4394-a484-3095b3a99149 SUMMARY:Asian Hairstyles Simple to Elaborate DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:A demonstration of elaborate Asian hairstyles.Including braids\,buns\, twists\,topknots.With a brief history and how to of hairsticks\, Kanzashi hairpins and basic ornamentation. -- Ana Ikimaru\, Toinet Gallio\, Yolanda Campbelll LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:a79d85d1-dd21-4fe9-a30e-6011e098aa82 SUMMARY:Kimono A Walk through History DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:Know the difference between an obi and a kimono? Join us for a discussion and demonstration of the clothing of the Silk Road. A must for those interested in Asian costuming. -- Ana Ikimaru\, Sam Lysinger (M) LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:fa332dc3-da2c-492c-8e30-2e46e3d3ea52 SUMMARY:Painted Faces\,the Meanings of Make Up in Japanese Culture DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION:Whats the deal with all the bright makeup? Join us as we explore the whys and wherefors of Japanese makeup from Geisha to Kabuki Theater. -- Rob Fitz\, Ana Ikimaru LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:8dfd4cb2-53e9-4a8b-b3c7-8c0666f999fa SUMMARY:Madame Ho's Dance of the Concubines DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T003000 DESCRIPTION:A lively Variety show hosted by our very own Madame Ho. Comedy\, beautiful dancing girls and Asian preformance artists. This Show is a must see. -- Madame Ho (M) LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:b33594ac-cf82-4232-8f60-117055f0994a SUMMARY:Pigs Might Fly-an Origami Discussion DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:International Author Richard Saunders will talk about the process of inventing & writing books on origami. He will also discuss the steps for filming for You Tube & his new title 'DVD Origami'. With a bonus lesson on how to make Pigasus The Flying Pig'. -- Richard Saunders (M) LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:7570e3d9-024d-417b-a3ae-841f8b24da8b SUMMARY:Origami Round Robin DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:Come fold with us as we learn to make a variety of origami creatures and structures in a round robin format. This panel is suitable for all ages and skill levels. -- Richard Saunders\, Amanda Bouffier\, Kim Mc Gibony (M) LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:9772a35c-a8ba-431f-880c-da52fbd8b958 SUMMARY:Tai Chi & Tai Chi Chu'an of Yin and Yang DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join James Garner of the Dragon Cloud Tai Chi Association as he demonstrates the graceful movements of the Tai Chi form\, and explains how they relate to the fighting art of Tai Chi Chuan\, and how the body mechanics from fighting can provide health benefits. -- James Garner (M) LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:f083e638-faf7-4638-ab67-e92ebe8b2c08 SUMMARY:Gems of the Orient DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join noted gemologist Robert Wade of the Phoenix Mine Company.As he discusses the gems and jewelry of the East. -- Robert Wade (M) LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:4ad7b866-fdef-4cfd-9d23-11ff910eb6bb SUMMARY:Tea the Good the Bad and the Awful DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Join us as we discuss the many varietys of teas from Japan\, China\, and around the world\, and the myths legends and health benefits attributed to them.This will be an open panel discussion. -- Ana Ikimaru\, Susan Shockley (M) LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:08994a15-2ccf-4873-b616-c2dc64423e63 SUMMARY:Vending Machine Culture and We speak Engrish Here DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:They put what in a vending machine? Find out the astounding variety and enjoy our montage of our favorite signs that somehow got lost in translation. -- Aaron Gosa LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005421Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:7c241889-f9ee-4bee-8ebb-a3bc4dbf0e54 SUMMARY:Geshia Theater with Ana Ikimaru DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T213000 DESCRIPTION:Journey to the Orient with us as we experience the timeless beauty of a preforming Geshia.The Silk Road is proud to present this preformance by Ana Ikamaru a noted Geshia Impersonater. -- Ana Ikimaru LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:1f991bd9-6519-4f47-9ea0-54340e1fe668 SUMMARY:New Wave Asian Horror DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T230000 DESCRIPTION:Forget freddy\, forget Jason.The Asian bad boys and girls are much more frightening.Open forum discussion about the new/ old Asian horrer genre. -- Rob Fitz (M)\, Erin Mitchell\, Jeremy Whitestout\, Susan Shockley LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:b265f90f-685b-4957-8670-c09199834b7c SUMMARY:Adult Themes in Asian Pop Art DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T003000 DESCRIPTION:Explore the racy side of Asian culture through Pop Art. A lively discussion and presentation on a subject that would seemingly taboo in such a strict culture. -- C. Kevin Barrett\, Aaron Gosa LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:b701c4b0-d161-4567-a314-d5b9f00e2ee3 SUMMARY:Everything Old is New Again Asian Splash and Ink Painting DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:Join us as we discuss the many variations of Asian spash and Ink Painting.We will cover basic techniques and a brief history of these timeless arts. -- David Shivers\, Erin Mitchell\, Jeremy Whitestout\, Susan Shockley LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:1bc8c448-9e83-476a-b06a-3fb58fe6cea0 SUMMARY:Origami Open Fold DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:Join us as we fold anything and everything into amazing and wondurous paper art. -- Richard Saunders\, Amanda Bouffier\, Kim McGibony (M) LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:8814b1f0-5da3-4096-9b78-35640cbb34c8 SUMMARY:Towel Origami for Hoopy Froods DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Every good Hitchiker knows a towel is your most important piece of traveling equipment. Join Us as we fold towels\, into magical and mythical beasts. This is a must see for anyone interested in this hilarious art of practical origami. -- Star Roberts\, Susan Shockley (M) LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:b761f190-9bfd-474a-9f4c-3b0a1d94cff5 SUMMARY:The End of the Road DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join us as we talk about the weekend and read suggestions for next year accumulated through out the weekend from our suggestion box.. LOCATION:L508 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:944d826a-28e0-42f9-b84b-1a8c54bf722e SUMMARY:Trims\, Additions\, and Thrift Shops - A Little Goes a Long Way DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:Learn the secrets to adding the little things to make your costume go from drab to fab\, and how Thrift Shops can be your best friend. -- Sharon Morgan\, Chris Mueller\, Freddy Clements\, Travis Scott Merrill LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:fc822563-b8d8-406f-94b7-107f58e14390 SUMMARY:Form and Function - The ABC's of Leather & Armor DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Learn how armor is created and maintained. Also\, look at how leather can be used to make other types of costume pieces. -- Chris Mueller\, Travis Scott Merrill LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:b42c12bf-31c0-42ec-9518-ef18d2444a1f SUMMARY:How to Begin Your Costume Skills DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Every journey begins with a single step. Panelists will answer questions and show you how to get started from scratch on your latest designs. -- Sharon Morgan\, Chris Mueller\, Freddy Clements\, Travis Scott Merrill LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:d7ec2063-6b7d-4b4f-8739-5bce1bcb0b07 SUMMARY:I Need a Hero - Costuming With Spandex DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:We will examine how to create the many hero\, Anime\, and spandex costumes we see every year. It is not easy to work with\, but the effect can be great. -- Brian Holloway\, Renee Huff LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:32ad278b-6938-4398-8754-29bdd12cd51f SUMMARY:Armor in the SCA - Skills by Ackbar DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Ackbar again takes us into the realm of the SCA and award winning armor creation for Renassaince Faires and SCA/Cosplay. -- Ackbar LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c35530d3-cb9f-40a0-9822-3c8d9642672f SUMMARY:Big City Burlesque - Dressing Up for Showing it Off DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:A panel on the history and talents of Burlesques-style dancing and shows. -- Big City Burlesque\, Kenton McGhee LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:83f61dfb-f0e9-425d-a333-04d4838022da SUMMARY:I was a Punk - Taking a Look at Steampunk Costuming DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:The first in our panels to address the growing Steampunk culture. Looking at patterns\, research\, and design of the Victorian age. -- Freddy Clements\, Travis Scott Merrill\, Clockwork Cabaret LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:5b689c5c-a1e5-490d-b963-de4008977d7d SUMMARY:It's a Cinch - Corset Designing and Drafting DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Our University professionals to explain how corsets are created and maintained. -- Sharon Morgan\, Christina Howard LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:8a35578b-85b3-4f04-99ae-e28ebb1f851e SUMMARY:Boys Will Be Girls DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join this informative and usually humorous look at how costumers can design items & design the look of one gender to be worn by the opposite one. -- Cheralyn Lambeth (M)\, SPAT LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:90c1c7a3-bfee-437b-ac35-21ef3519612d SUMMARY:Wings and Things DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:The Fairy-folk return to demonstrate the magic of making beautiful fairy wings. -- Niki\, Jessica Lackey LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:d19b3c5b-5925-4323-841e-6af490f1c978 SUMMARY:2D to 3D - Bringing Your Designs to Life DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Lear how to take your designs and make them a 3D reality. -- Teresa Patterson\, Chris Mueller\, Freddy Clements\, Julia S. Mandala\, Aimee Major Steinberger LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:d7e80dd6-2d17-4e76-a401-a4489ce406d4 SUMMARY:Historical Costuming with a Flair DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Our Guests show their fabulous work and explain how historical recreation is done effectively. -- Sharon Morgan\, Chris Mueller\, Freddy Clements\, Travis Scott Merrill\, Christina Howard\, Pam Cole LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:31c3cae0-6cdf-4698-8dd4-112201655b23 SUMMARY:Dragon After Dark Assembly DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T210000 DESCRIPTION:Our judges look over costumes\, and help with those last minute repairs. REQUIRED for contestants. -- Davey Beauchamp (J)\, Jessica Lackey (J)\, Salvadore Tortuga (J) LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:4b0cfe19-9438-4e87-8037-9dc611638283 SUMMARY:Looking Into Boots and Shoes DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Take look at adding the right footwear to accent your costume. Whether bought or created\, this can make a costume. -- Chris Mueller\, Freddy Clements\, Travis Scott Merrill LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c9c5e24f-ea8c-4b4e-b8fc-1a8cc14f6df6 SUMMARY:Creating and Using Puppetry as Costume DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:Costumers use puppets and large-scale pieces for their costumes. Learn the tips and tricks of this age-old artform. -- Cheralyn Lambeth LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:ddad8c85-d25e-4f9c-90cd-628d82045f51 SUMMARY:Leather and Lace DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Using Leather and natural materials to create the look of the modern day heroes in X-men\, Daredevil\, and Smallville. -- Chris Mueller\, Freddy Clements\, Travis Scott Merrill\, Brian Holloway LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:2e84bc10-582b-4d62-9645-52041cc97e86 SUMMARY:Corseting Class 2 - Waist Training DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Our second panel to help pickup where the first design class leaves off. -- Sharon Morgan\, Freddy Clements\, Christina Howard LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:455487a2-42a4-43d2-bbf4-392ffa2d51dc SUMMARY:The Professional Look at Art and Design DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Guests discuss how they come up with the wonderful covers & costume artwork and make them a reality. -- Tom Fleming\, Cheralyn Lambeth\, Teresa Patterson\, Bob Pendarvis\, Julia S. Mandala LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:4b21a417-2c72-4e27-92a1-a69fb1abef30 SUMMARY:Full Steampunk Ahead DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Demystifying females costumes in Steampunk culture -- Chris Mueller\, Freddy Clements\, Travis Scott Merrill\, Clockwork Cabaret LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:6c647142-bbc4-424a-84c7-c5ff37523d80 SUMMARY:Taking A Bigger Bite DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Our team discuss the methods to get the perfect fangs and teeth prosthetics. -- Dr. Chris Smirthwaite\, Greyson Wolfe\, Marty Gear LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:e1927dcd-7a61-41ab-9ce8-10ac4d4952ac SUMMARY:Fetish and Flair DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T003000 DESCRIPTION:From Purgatory to House Parties\, costuming has moved away from holidays and conventions and into mainstream lifestyles. -- Jessica Lackey (M)\, Greyson Wolfe\, Torch LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:8b7db5ec-ad39-427b-9a41-54c5a95a3355 SUMMARY:Adding Flair to Your Costume DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION:A costume is never complete without the little extras. Learn how to accessorize your design without going overboard or over budget. -- David Harmer\, Marty Gear\, SPAT\, Brian Holloway LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:3e4e3579-3ad6-4bc1-a192-93840e733a1c SUMMARY:Brushing Up for the Show DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:With the growing interest in Face-painting and body art as costume\, we present a entry level panel of airbrush and painting techniques. -- Travis Scott Merrill\, Brian Holloway LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:53ccf5b9-7cfe-4671-b752-fc6ad6a3be4e SUMMARY:MakeUp Sculpting - From Clay to Cast DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Face-casting and ears for the aspiring makeup guru. Learn where to get materials and how to use them well. -- Greyson Wolfe\, Marty Gear\, SPAT\, Brian Holloway LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:dd7af202-3ea6-4d4b-a994-e94861114429 SUMMARY:Middle Eastern Costume Designs DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Learn the process for makeup and costume design associated with the popular Bellydance craze. Bring your drums and veils! -- Kira Lang\, Ziah LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:713cbcd1-0263-4e22-a4a2-e619e19ae534 SUMMARY:Say It With Bling DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 DESCRIPTION:Discussion on how to create or find the right piece to high-light your costume or design. -- Pam Cole\, Renee Lassar LOCATION:M103 - M105 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:57d21eee-0b30-4805-8b7c-b84a73b934d0 SUMMARY:Warehouse 13 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Talk about a new show on SyFy - two government agents\, dealing with 'unknown origin' artifacts. Show up and have some cookies. -- Damin Walker\, Roxanne Henkle\, Leigh Bennett-Conner LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:0ed2f42e-ed01-4ea8-9bec-cf361f877adb SUMMARY:Make the bad men stop. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:The NeedCoffee Crew share info on what new inanities and pain Hollywood will be doing to your childhood in the next few years. -- J.M. Tuffley\, Widgett Walls\, ScottC\, Damin Walker\, Roxanne Henkle LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:e2e8c262-a508-48ec-b29b-1d7e1ea318c4 SUMMARY:X Files Comics DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join a writer and illustrator for X Files comics as they discuss the comics process for an XF edition. -- Carl Cunningham\, Brian Denham LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:170dce88-61cb-4034-9292-d5460f35832c SUMMARY:X-Files Retrospective DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION: RW Goodwing (producer / director)\, Shiela (Margret Skully)\, and Dean (Langly) remissness about X-Files. -- Dean Haglund\, R.W. Goodwin\, Shelia Larken LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:bdfbb8ee-31ac-45cc-b329-c1004e3e49de SUMMARY:Lost: The Beginning of the End DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:It's the beginning of the end for Lost. What will the final season bring? Come meet with fellow Lost fans for an hour discussion. -- Speaker LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:7b8722e0-c7b8-45d9-834d-9ab7e2608150 SUMMARY:Supernatural Fan Discussion DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T230000 DESCRIPTION:Like this season? Hate it? Want more angels? Fewer? Or just more of the Impala? Come discuss Supernatural with your fandom friends! -- Damin Walker\, Mighty Bill & Iruka\, Roxanne Henkle LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:86649213-d895-4f60-9d99-fbbd30e10bd8 SUMMARY:Closed - For the Parade DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DESCRIPTION:We love a parade and you should too! XTrack is closed for the parade so come look at the marching Stormtroopers with us! LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:6b75c98d-54be-4baf-8eb7-5ac44ff65c30 SUMMARY:Hypnosis: Fact vs. Fiction DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join Dee Bitner and Frank Gordon as they discuss the facts and fictions about hypnosis. -- Dr. Frank Gordon\, Dee Bitner LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:049fe1e4-8d0a-47ad-bb11-43ed9c8b1792 SUMMARY:Religion and Spirituality - Buffy-verse and Supernatural DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Come join a panel of Buffy and SPN speakers discussing the themes of religion and spirituality in both shows - the commonalities and the differences. -- Fr. Bryan Small (M)\, Damin Walker\, Lil Watson\, Mary Moline\, Melissa Hutchinson\, Wayne Hutchinson LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:506f69e4-bc5b-480b-a252-b180343bb4b3 SUMMARY:Ghost Hounds Stories DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Join Patrick Burns and his Georgia Ghost Hound staff as they recount some of their favorite Ghost Hunting expeditions through GA. -- Patrick Burns\, Dave Schrader LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:39395b66-538c-414f-83cf-e05f28a705af SUMMARY:Ghost Hunting Methods by Different Groups DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T213000 DESCRIPTION:Join us as we talk to different members of paranormal groups as they talk about their investigations and methods. -- Patrick Burns\, Michelle Belanger\, David Schrader\, Southern Paranoral Research LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:dd990eb2-b1a4-4067-addf-15246588ed75 SUMMARY:Ghost Stories DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T230000 DESCRIPTION:Come hear the best ghost stories from XTrack friends. This hour spent in the dark will raise your 'spirits' and give you goosebumps! -- Nancy Knight\, Graham Watkins\, Fiona Broome\, Rosemary Ellen Guiley\, Stephen H Segal LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:6fa65efc-a2e7-4ad8-8312-b68af3194709 SUMMARY:The Science of Paranormal Psychology DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Join researcher Frank Gordon as he discusses the science behind paranormal psychology\, along with research methods and tools utilized in the study. -- Dr. Frank Gordon LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:fe4708f7-a608-410e-ac51-3ec4b2091e4c SUMMARY:Cryptozoology DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:Join Graham Watkins as he discusses Cryptozoology and the myths\, legends and topics that lead to many XFiles 'Monster of the Week' episodes. -- Graham Watkins LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:a389e8a5-2948-4688-a014-2281626ca39a SUMMARY:Paranormal Research DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Come join paranormal researchers in hearing about their methods and methodology used. -- Graham Watkins\, Fiona Broome\, Rosemary Ellen Guiley\, Dave Schrader\, Southern Paranormal Researchers/Marty Hersh LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:ead5b82b-40c9-4d2a-be06-985fb4471d79 SUMMARY:Dean Haglund: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Set DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join Dean as he shares stories from the X Files and Lone Gunmen sets. -- Dean Haglund LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:a16a6186-bc2c-4387-b62d-864631dc76c5 SUMMARY:Supernatural: What's next DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join SPN fans as they talk about their hopes/expectations/dreams for what is next for the Winchester Brothers. -- Damin Walker\, Mighty Bill & Iruka\, Roxanne Henkle LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:b1030951-7754-4583-8026-84a325bb1314 SUMMARY:Fringe Fan Discussion DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:Join Speaker as he leads a fandom discussion on Fringe - what's happened\, what may happen and how does the AU fit. -- Speaker LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:e55230ed-e4e2-4348-b1d6-22fdcffef1f8 SUMMARY:Lost Fandom Discussion DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:We're discussing what we've loved\, what we've hated and what we hope happens in the future with Lost! LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c432be24-6e15-4122-b7cf-f2d0d6db20ba SUMMARY:How to Conduct a Paranormal Investigation DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION:Join paranormal investigators as they discuss how they conduct a paranormal investigation - the steps before\, during and after an investigation. -- Dave Schrader\, Southern Paranormal Researchers/Marty Hersh LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:f67705ee-3a9f-45b4-8467-daccb553e863 SUMMARY:Title - Religion\, Spirituality and the Paranormal DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION:Father Bryan Small will lead a discussion on the different aspects of religion and spirituality and how the paranormal impacts those beliefs. -- Fr. Bryan Small LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:aaf1c399-9e1e-4b0b-bbfa-cad929edc5a4 SUMMARY:No\, no\, no - that's not how it was in the book! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join the NeedCoffee Crew as they discuss the most heinous breaks in book/comic book canon that Hollywood has taken. -- Ken Plume\, Widgett Walls\, ScottC\, Damin Walker\, Roxanne Henkle LOCATION:M106 - M107 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:3750c853-a775-40ef-9c4b-d1b55d31e9bb SUMMARY:Tarot Readings: What they are\, how they are done and what they mean DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join Kiki Gaia as she discusses tarot readings and completes some on audience volunteers. -- Kiki Gaia LOCATION:M109 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005422Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c7e62e03-8b2b-45cf-920e-0337d427073a SUMMARY:What do the shows get wrong? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:We have a GBI agent discuss what the shows we love (XF\, NCIS\, Medium) get right and wrong as per investigative procedure. -- GBI Agent LOCATION:M109 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:2143c313-3e43-4662-9428-6f7ea54a060a SUMMARY:Tapping Your Psychic Potential DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DESCRIPTION:An intense hour with Dr. Frank Gordon\, paranormal researcher and professor\, on how to tap into your own psychic potential -- Dr. Frank Gordon LOCATION:M109 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:cde87a95-efb9-4af9-81e3-3ac4625bd5a2 SUMMARY:HG Wells: The Man Who Started It All DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join John Flynn and Bob Blackwood as they discuss the works of HG Wells\, the father of modern science fiction. -- Dr. Bob Blackwood\, John L. Flynn LOCATION:M109 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:cd323ae5-66c9-4ac4-901c-2673a6a1b9c7 SUMMARY:Tattoo: History and Art DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Cap Szumski\, owner of Timeless Tattoo and one of the best tattoo artists in the SE\, will discuss tattooing history and art. -- Cap Szumski LOCATION:M109 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:df5360ca-a3a5-48ab-a261-54c70565c338 SUMMARY:Writing Paranormal Fiction DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:Join Bob Blackwood and Gail Martin as they moderate a discussion with paranormal fiction writers. -- Dr. Bob Blackwood (M)\, Sandra Anglin Chastain\, Gail Z. Martin (M)\, Christina Barber\, Carole Nelson Douglas\, Rita Herron\, Jennifer St. Giles\, Tracy S. Morris\, Kat Richardson\, Heather Osborn\, Anna DeStefano\, Laura Anne Gilman LOCATION:M109 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:75f0e544-5721-4113-95f1-44b7f410357d SUMMARY:Supernatural: The Game DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:Jamie Chambers\, game designer of the Supernatural Game\, will discuss the game\, the design components and tips on how to play. -- Jamie Chambers LOCATION:M109 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:979b0b7f-93e3-4ea0-adc4-1ce44ca8a838 SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION: -- Carole Nelson Douglas\, Rita Herron\, Jennifer St. Giles\, Jackie Kessler LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:737feead-e190-4ebe-84e4-831cecfbf8b7 SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION: -- Keith R.A. DeCandido\, Janny Wurts\, Mike Resnick\, Bradley H Sinor LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:0a5d6505-7a66-426d-b590-b33471fea4ca SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION: -- Elizabeth Donald\, Anthony Taylor\, Lois McMaster Bujold\, A.J. Hartley LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:29425991-e8ae-40cd-92aa-0622a27761e3 SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION: -- Bill Corbett\, Terry Gilliam LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:a264d4bd-8998-4da6-9093-0786d70560e1 SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION: -- Kevin J. Anderson\, Katherine Kurtz\, Rebecca Moesta\, Scott MacMillan LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:a034d910-2080-4285-ab2f-fb9d34a94474 SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION: -- Peter David\, Rosemary Ellen Guiley\, Christina Barber\, Aimee Major Steinberger LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:50f38aaa-d038-4670-904d-3a2c1b2f0eb7 SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION: -- Jody Lynn Nye\, Christopher Golden\, Todd McCaffrey\, Alan Dean Foster LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:0817ee0f-09e1-4f45-a6d9-bebd86b0b71b SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION: -- Eugie Foster\, Timothy Zahn\, Eric Flint\, Lois McMaster Bujold LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:b478e4d0-7b2b-48f9-9935-c0b6cf115399 SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION: -- Charlaine Harris\, Terry Gilliam\, Diana Gabaldon LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:652eda65-e831-4007-a4ad-49e7329d85dc SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION: -- Selina Rosen\, M H Bonham\, Michael Z. Williamson\, D. A. Adams LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:f6217ded-c831-4e5f-a570-eacb454f2506 SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION: -- Michael Stackpole\, Lee Martindale\, Maggie Stiefvater\, Richard A. Knaak LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:56b016ef-268e-457a-b35e-5fa8304ba580 SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION: -- John D. Ringo\, Julie Cochrane\, Jonathan Maberry\, S.M. Stirling LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:eefc32bb-8e55-4673-a8a9-8b57bf7821a3 SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION: -- Davey Beauchamp\, Susan Sizemore\, Lois McMaster Bujold\, Gene Wolfe LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:fd8470bd-3355-4a88-bb32-f565efc7c4be SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION: -- Lynn Abbey\, Raven Hart\, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro\, Catherine Asaro LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c54f5272-34ef-40e7-a24f-702c3a76df78 SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION: -- Sherrilyn Kenyon\, Josepha Sherman\, Alethea Kontis\, John Everson LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:9b9c47a0-67f0-43fe-b196-8d44704a7013 SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T110000 DESCRIPTION: -- Scott Nicholson\, Phil Plait\, Michelle Belanger\, Lois McMaster Bujold LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:3a84f732-0a44-4279-b1a0-45860768e07b SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T123000 DESCRIPTION: -- Ann C. Crispin\, Cheralyn Lambeth\, Laura Anne Gilman\, Dan McGirt LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:e6353e9c-f893-446c-870a-6401012028b1 SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T140000 DESCRIPTION: -- M. B. Weston\, Mark Henry\, Lynnette Porter LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:33a13fe0-792b-43d3-ac0a-11ee98055ae3 SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:20564449-e5b2-4482-afcd-d2fd31db05ea SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T170000 LOCATION:M301 - M304 - Marriott END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:4fdf0dcb-cefe-473c-b203-2becee7c7913 SUMMARY:LIVE SOLAR TELESCOPE DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy by daytime star watching. See our own star\, THE SUN\, live in all its glory. (Weather Permitting) -- Stephen W. Ramsden LOCATION:Other - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:968c3449-3dc5-40ac-91ec-48faeac9be2f SUMMARY:LIVE ASTRONOMY!!!!! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T033000 DESCRIPTION:Live Astronomy - we're doubling your experience this year. Once darkness falls see the skies over Atlanta and/or join Dr. Keel late night in 'TeleAstronomy' - you in GA - the telescope in ?? -- Bill Keel\, Richard Jakiel\, Astronomy Club LOCATION:Other 3rd floor pool and 203 [Hil] - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:4d9793b4-06cb-4dbe-9baf-31215b58ea00 SUMMARY:SGMT ConSuite Party DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T213000 DESCRIPTION:Come Party with us in the Consuite as we celebrate 15 years of Stargate! -- Wiccy Christina (M) LOCATION:Other Consuite - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:d606c517-3eb3-4fbc-b51d-fcf47acee702 SUMMARY:Baen Books Book Release Party! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T233000 DESCRIPTION:Featuring EYE OF THE STORM by John Ringo and THE BOOK OF SWORDS by Hank Reinhardt. Both books will be sold at the party and there will also be door prizes awarded. -- John D. Ringo\, Toni Weisskopf\, Nils Onsager\, Whit Williams\, Peter Fuller LOCATION:Other Hyatt Woodruff Suite - 235 - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c75be93e-c60e-4da9-9a68-918367aa459f SUMMARY:Global Agenda - Open All Night DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T063000 DESCRIPTION:Dragon*Con Exclusive Event! Hi-Rez studios has a hands-on demo of this exciting new sci-fi MMO. Check out the PvE missions\, and PvP death matches. LOCATION:Other 309-312 (Hil) - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:67f9fbc9-dc79-45dd-bbc3-0def5de019f6 SUMMARY:LIVE SOLAR TELESCOPE DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy by daytime star watching. See our own star\, THE SUN\, live in all it's glory. (Weather Permitting) -- Stephen W. Ramsden LOCATION:Other - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:5ec32de6-050b-4324-b280-018526537b2d SUMMARY:Virginia Hey Visualization Meditation Workshop DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:This is an extra fee workshop. See Ms. Hey in the Walk of Fame for more info. -- Virginia Hey LOCATION:Other Sheraton Piedmont Room - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:62764e60-7232-4c7c-8e80-96862ed3cf41 SUMMARY:Cinematic Titanic signing DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION: -- Trace Beaulieu\, Frank Conniff\, Mary Jo Pehl LOCATION:Other Sheraton Piedmont Room - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:b9e20ee9-26ec-40d4-ab84-d2f1c856c0b4 SUMMARY:LIVE ASTRONOMY!!!!! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T033000 DESCRIPTION:Live Astronomy - we're doubling your experience this year. Once darkness falls see the skies over Atlanta and/or join Dr. Keel late night in 'TeleAstronomy' - you in GA - the telescope in ?? -- Bill Keel\, Richard Jakiel\, Astronomy Club LOCATION:Other 3rd floor pool and 203 [Hil] - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:138498d0-9f81-4080-be7e-d9238ce70e30 SUMMARY:Age of Conan-Open All Night DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T020000 DESCRIPTION:Funcom has been improving Age of Conan and they're ready to show it off. A hands-on sneak-peek at the extensive changes through the lands of Hyboria LOCATION:Other 309-312 (Hil) - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:f9d119ed-e2a7-4a91-b17b-0a5a2642620a SUMMARY:LIVE SOLAR TELESCOPE DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy by daytime star watching. See our own star\, THE SUN\, live in all it's glory. (Weather Permitting) -- Stephen W. Ramsden LOCATION:Other - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:722c1da8-639d-4c22-8c81-2df896467e4e SUMMARY:Dragon*Autograph - Adam Savage DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION: -- Adam Savage LOCATION:Other Hilton Cloak Room - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:bc2e10d7-6bd6-4213-a0d4-21d2aed715c5 SUMMARY:LIVE ASTRONOMY!!!!! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T033000 DESCRIPTION:Live Astronomy - we're doubling your experience this year. Once darkness falls see the skies over Atlanta and/or join Dr. Keel late night in 'TeleAstronomy' - you in GA - the telescope in ?? -- Bill Keel\, Richard Jakiel LOCATION:Other 3rd floor pool and 203 [Hil] - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:af3dcc81-9cc9-453a-839c-5b5f3700d1ac SUMMARY:LIVE SOLAR TELESCOPE DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090907T153000 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy by daytime star watching. See our own star\, THE SUN\, live in all it's glory. (Weather Permitting) -- Stephen W. Ramsden LOCATION:Other - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:a22d3a7a-af0e-4e70-a4e0-c81dfd21239f SUMMARY:8th Annual Dragon*Con Parade DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DESCRIPTION:Gather your costume and muster at 9:30 AM sharp in Woodruff Park and join our Grand Marshals for the parade. -- Richard Hatch\, Janny Wurts\, Catherine Bach\, John Schneider LOCATION:Parade - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:bbbedbb5-caba-4520-9985-886c45986ab7 SUMMARY:Dragon*Con Parade DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 LOCATION:Parade - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:1771ca98-1619-4b40-82f4-7774458f3aa6 SUMMARY:Dragon*Con Parade DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 LOCATION:Parade - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:4ea40c49-496f-461e-adb3-db612bbef53f SUMMARY:Dragon*Con Parade DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 LOCATION:Parade - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:63baecc7-fe6a-4759-a0c9-6139daf1828a SUMMARY:Dragon*Con Parade DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 LOCATION:Parade - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c9995d8c-e740-4dfe-8822-69433097db19 SUMMARY:Dragon*Con Parade DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:It's time for the parade! Bring your Gather best\, and meet up at our home base before we go to walk in one of Dragon*Con's biggest events. LOCATION:Parade - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c67eaf64-41b5-467b-83e8-de18c4523f73 SUMMARY:Parade DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DESCRIPTION:No panel\, instead please join us for the Dragon Con Parade. LOCATION:Parade - N/A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:379d87a4-beee-470b-8869-f5190f87c9ee SUMMARY:Inside the Apocalypse: The Making of Fallen Earth DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T123000 DESCRIPTION:Learn how developers balanced their wishes as gamers with a tight production schedule. We'll have a demo of Fallen Earth and in-game items for session participants. LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:e59083bc-b1cd-46b6-b078-11a6473119d2 SUMMARY:Guild Wars DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T140000 DESCRIPTION:Massively.com's own Shawn Schuster answers your questions about Guild Wars. LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:acb5cae7-49ea-4576-bbfd-61be2e646a30 SUMMARY:Dead MMO Panel DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T153000 DESCRIPTION:Discuss Auto Assault\, Earth and Beyond\, Tabula Rasa\, and other dearly departed games with your fellow mourners. LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:be58b5f1-bdd6-4dc3-a28d-9607dbcb9dd3 SUMMARY:Funcom Q&A - Anarchy Online DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T170000 DESCRIPTION:Anarchy Offline - Query and abuse session with Funcom Designers about Anarchy Online. Where the hell is Rubi-Ka\, anyway? LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:b12dd394-a3cc-40df-bcc2-9e465d2df476 SUMMARY:Age of Conan DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T183000 DESCRIPTION:Age of Conan has recently undergone a lot of changes\, and the Funcom gang has the latest news and information from the land of Hyborea. LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:29fb1d6d-7dcb-4130-8d82-b47abae675d6 SUMMARY:Second Life DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090904T200000 DESCRIPTION:Seraphina Brennan discusses Linden Lab's Second Life. How will recent legislation in Asia and Australia affect this virtual world and others like it? LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:afb6f0e8-a725-45e5-98c0-a871a936d810 SUMMARY:World of Warcraft for Newbies DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T110000 DESCRIPTION:Get advice\, guidance\, and hear stories of what not to do from veterans of Azeroth to help you enjoy Blizzard's wildly-popular MMO. LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:55e48bb9-733d-4c7a-b04f-c51063cd4dfd SUMMARY:Lord of the Rings Online DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T123000 DESCRIPTION:Grab some Lembas and your pipe and pore over Tolkien's world made digital with a Fellowship of your own. LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:ff8a10fa-ba54-4e41-a001-0cd88f9e7f56 SUMMARY:All About Eve (Online) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Whether you're a solo prospector\, or a deep-space combat vet\, come share tips\, tricks\, and questions about EVE Online with Ned Coker from CCP Games. LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005423Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:a424c5a4-e986-4059-a472-e873cd023eda SUMMARY:MMO Industry Roundtable DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T153000 DESCRIPTION:Representatives from Cartoon Network\, CCP Games\, Funcom\, Hi-Rez Studios\, and Sony Online Entertainment\, discus issues affecting the MMO industry. -- Krystalle Voecks (M) LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005424Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:2266c777-6ba7-4e97-ba1d-5a3a02521920 SUMMARY:Star Wars: The Old Republic DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T170000 DESCRIPTION:Will the Force be with this Star Wars-based MMORPG? Join us as Krystalle Voecks gives us the inside scoop on what SW:TOR has to offer. LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005424Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:49000b27-5623-4bb8-97bb-e85cb5f30178 SUMMARY:Guildie As Charged DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T183000 DESCRIPTION:Nothing can raise a person's blood pressure quite like being in a raiding guild. We offer survival tips for dealing with your guildmates. -- Ethan Gilsdorf LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005424Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:73eb37c3-d966-4651-b15e-218833e9c6f2 SUMMARY:Legal Issues in MMO Gaming DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T200000 DESCRIPTION:Talk with Thomas Mihill\, a lawyer who specializes in legal issues in the online world. Gold farming\, intellectual property\, scams and scam artists\, if you have questions\, we have answers. LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005424Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:78e2d28e-0a68-4e04-aef1-4727bacc52e8 SUMMARY:Party of Loathing DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090905T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T020000 DESCRIPTION:Calling all Disco Bandits and Turtle Tamers\, come to the Kingdom of Loathing party! Gain adventures with KoL-themed drinks and finger foods\, just don't end up in a drunken stupor! Meet and mingle with other players at this informal gathering. LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005424Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:00b00bbd-d2c5-4324-9b63-8deedccfa43a SUMMARY:Star Wars Galaxies DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T110000 DESCRIPTION:Star Wars Galaxies just celebrated its 6th Anniversary and is still going strong! Chat with former SWG Events Manager\, Jason “Pex” Ryan\, about the ongoing saga of the galaxy. Rebels and Imperials welcome. Leave your weapons (and droids) at the door. LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005424Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:81335b86-9610-4799-9f6c-35ccb142158f SUMMARY:The 7th Annual EverQuest Meet and Greet DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T123000 DESCRIPTION:The tradition continues: A social shindig spanning from Norrath to the plane of your favorite deity. EverQuest turned 10 years old this year\, and Sony Online Entertainment has come to Dragon*Con to help us celebrate the game that was the very first to have it's own panel at Dragon*Con. Join Brenlo\, Ashlanne\, Amnerys\, Greeblen and the rest of the gang as we celebrate 10 wonderful years. LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005424Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:1fa06b19-ee45-4a2e-81d2-c36546c69a5f SUMMARY:What's Wrong With WoW? DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T140000 DESCRIPTION:This one is for all the haters out there. Got a problem with the best selling MMO of all-time? Now's your chance to tell the world (or at least the Dragon*Con audience) how you feel about it. Kevin Stallard\, Krystalle Voecks\, Rafe Brox\, and a host of live-action trolls will be on hand to get the party started. LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005424Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:5a7564be-fc9b-4486-ac8e-8f0251f2eaa5 SUMMARY:EverQuest 2 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join EQII Senior Producer\, Alan “Brenlo” Crosby\, and Community Manager\, Christie “Kiara” Renzetti\, and other SOE Reps for a chat about SOE’s critically acclaimed online world of adventure\, fighting\, questing\, and gnome punting. Oh\, wait. We <3 gnomes. LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005424Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:1a4715be-7fb3-4dad-a82c-4e329fd3951a SUMMARY:Free Realms DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T170000 DESCRIPTION:Learn about SOE’s newest MMO with Community Manager\, Jason “Pex” Ryan.Free Realms brings to life a whimsical\, virtual world where gamers can explore\, compete\, drive race cars\, raise pets\, socialize and much more in a family-friendly environment. LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005424Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:c3c8fd45-5dfd-43e7-a028-0fac67e4f747 SUMMARY:The Agency DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T183000 DESCRIPTION:SOE representatives show us a preview video and discuss this fast-paced game in an online persistent world\; a modern setting of bullets\, bomb blasts\, and betrayal\, superspies and rugged mercenaries\, high technology and low tactics. LOCATION:Athens - Sheraton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20090830T005403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T005424Z DTSTAMP:20090830T005403Z UID:d97f154c-4d27-440d-b823-0132ce3cc7e0 SUMMARY:DC Universe Online DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090906T200000 DESCRIPTION:Talk with SOE representatives and preview a vid