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Saturday Programming
Scheduled Gaming 6:00 a.m. Cascade 11 & 12
Board
games! Card games! Table top
and live action roleplaying
games! No matter what your
game is, we have a place for
you. If the game you
want to play isn’t on the
schedule, talk to one of our
staff and we’ll get a table
and signup sheet set up for
you in the Cascade rooms.
Pro Roy
Open Gaming 8:00 a.m. Rotunda 1 & 2
Board
games! Card games! Table top
and live action roleplaying
games! No matter what your
game is, we have a place for
you. If you just want
some table space to play
with friends, the Rotunda is
available for open gaming
all weekend on a first-come
first-serve basis.
Pro Roy
Creating With/Creating On 9:00 a.m. Cascade 6
Artists
often have their favorite
medium that they like to
work with, but what about
choices of what they create
on? Tile, paper, canvas or
board – what works and why
for the artists.
Craig Figley, Michaela Eaves, Rebecca Schumacher Cox
If It Doesn’t Rhyme, It’s Just Sentence Fragments and Poor Punctuation 9:00 a.m. Cascade 7
Come help
our panelists have a frank
and open discussion on the
relative merits of rhyme and
that other way of doing
“poetry.” Peace bonding of
all weapons is required.
Mike
Brennan, Andrew Dolbeck,
Cymbric Early-Smith
How do you name your characters? 9:00 a.m. Cascade 8
This is a
sweeping generalization; but
naming conventions in SF
tend to be conservative, at
least for human characters.
The way an author handles
names says something about
the assumptions underlying a
story (including the root
assumption that sentient
creatures are individuals).
The very sound of a
character's name may add to
the sense of the milieu, as
fantasy writers well know.
How could names also include
such alien possibilities as
clan, hive, guild,
chemicals, colors…and other
distinguishers? How many
stories do we read set in
distant futures or other
worlds in which people have
names that sound like my
neighbors' (two names to a
customer, family name last)?
This is not realistic
because it assumes the
continued cultural dominance
of a U.S. or
Western-centered world
indefinitely.
A.M.
Dellamonica, Alma Alexander,
Kim Ritchie, Leah R. Cuttter
Tradeoffs between Freedom, Security and Privacy 9:00 a.m. Cascade 9
Is she
free? Is he secure? Should
we know? It seems that to
get more of one thing, you
have to give up something
else. Since different people
want different levels of
freedom, security and
privacy, how can we reach a
societal consensus on the
tradeoffs? What happens when
smart dust watches
everything we do, scanning
technologies monitor what we
think and microbots will
take action? Where is all
this going? Where should it
go? What can we do? Is Big
Brother coming at last, just
a bit behind schedule?
David
Nassett Sr., Michael Ehart,
Mary Rosenblum
SF Authors & Editors – Social Scientists 9:00 a.m. Cascade 10
Did
Heinlein and a few of his
buddies set the U.S. Policy
to go to the moon? Come and
brainstorm other examples
where SF has taught us. The
panelists will discuss
whether and how we can apply
those lessons to improving
the real world.
G. David
Nordley, Pat MacEwen, Judith
Herman
Pre-Masquerade Meeting 9:00 a.m. Grand 3
To enter
the masquerade you MUST have
attended last night’s
meeting or this
pre-masquerade meeting; you
do not need to come to both.
At this panel you will be
told the important
information that you need to
know to compete. If you
haven't already gotten your
masquerade forms at the
information table, you can
get them here. Please turn
in your completed entry
forms by the end of this
panel as the final entry
deadline is 10a.m. If you
have questions about
entering or aren't quite
sure you want to, come to
the meeting and all your
questions will be answered.
Trent Lum
One Day in the Life of an Editor 10:00 a.m. Cascade 6
It’s been
said by some that editors
were hired to go to
meetings. Here’s an hour by
hour account of what an
editor actually does. It's
11:00 a.m., do you know
where your manuscript is?
Gordon Van Gelder, Patrick Swenson
The Wild New Evolutionary Ride for Humans! 10:00 a.m. Cascade 7
Common
Wisdom said that with all
the protection civilization
brings, us humans are
protecting our weak from
evolution’s sharp knife.
Then genetic scientists
found that the environment
can impact how genes express
themselves. Now the thinking
is that humanity’s evolution
has been accelerating since
we settled down and planted
crops. What does this say
for our future, and the SF
stories we will read?
Jim Kling, John P. Alexander, Elton Elliott
How to Get Your Break in the Gaming Industry 10:00 a.m. Cascade 8
Perhaps
you’ve written some great
adventures, or your homebrew
game is a marvel to all who
play it. Maybe you have a
great concept for a video
game. Some say they think
your ideas should be a game
on the market! How do you go
about finding out? Join our
panel of Gaming industry
professionals for their
advice on how to find
opportunities to write and
design for Gaming companies.
Mike Mearls, James Jacobs, Randall N. Bills, Jeremy Holcomb, Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel
Historical Engineering – or – Does this Bustle Make My Butt Look Big? 10:00 a.m. Cascade 9
An
essential for the historical
costumer or anyone seeking
to do historical
interpretations like
Steampunk or Japanese Goth
fashions. Learn how to
create your own foundation
garments, which commercial
patterns work best, and
where to get the materials
and help to create proper
fitting corsets, bustles,
panniers, hoop skirts, bum
rolls and more.
Margo
Loes, Lori Edwards, JoAnne
Kirley, Victoria Shaffer
Let’s Make a Movie Part 2 – Shoot It! 10:00 a.m. Cascade 10
You were
there for Part 1, right,
where we figured out what we
needed and planned this
movie all out? Quick! Time
travel! In Part 2, we shoot
like mad weasels, because
there's not much time and if
we're going to make a movie
at light speed, then we have
to move like light! So,
don't be late, or you'll
just see red-shifted
versions of us. The key to
making a movie, of course,
is to get the footage in the
can! Or, "box", actually,
because we're shooting
video. But you know what we
mean.
Ryan K.
Johnson, Edward Martin III,
Brian Oberquell, Eric
Morgret
Hobbit Country Dancing 10:00 a.m. - Noon Maxies Ballroom
Explore
the social customs of the
Shire by learning the local
dances. There’s a new dance
this year, and if we have
time, we’ll work on last
year’s again as well. (To
get to Maxies, take the
glass elevator to “R”.)
Betty Bigelow
Writing the Young Female Protagonist 10:00 a.m. Evergreen 3
From
Podkayne of Mars to Alanna
of Tortall, young girls have
often been vivid and
well-loved characters in
science fiction and fantasy.
How does one write such a
character? If you yourself
are not a young girl, how
can you get into the mindset
to make your character
believable?
Brenda
Cooper, Alma Alexander,
Rosemary Clement-Moore,
Dierdre Phoenix, Mike
Shepherd Moscoe
A Whistlestop History of the Graphic Novel 10:00 a.m. Evergreen 4
Slideshow
presentation
Frank Hussey
Todd Lockwood Demo: Digital Art 10:00 a.m. Grand 2
Guest of
Honor Todd Lockwood gives us
a behind-the-scenes look at
his process.
Todd Lockwood
Scavenger Hunt 10:00 a.m. Salon
It is not
to late to participate in
Norwescon's Scavenger Hunt.
If you missed Friday's
session then stop by to pick
up the list and rules. If
you are already hunting, you
can also stop by and ask for
clarifications on what we
are looking for and see how
the other teams are doing.
Sheye Blaze
Reading: Greg Wilson 10:30 a.m. Cascade 3
TBD
Greg Wilson
Reading: G.Robin Smith 11:00 a.m. Cascade 3
EAS Androcles
– "Blood Ship" – SF, Earth
Colonies reunited with Earth
after 100 years apart. My,
how they've grown. – Rated
PG
G.Robin Smith
Cruising to the Island of Dr. Moreau 11:00 a.m. Cascade 4
If we
could harvest the best
abilities of other animals,
which would we choose and
why? Would they all have to
have military applications?
Mickey “Meowse” Phoenix, Richard Stephens, Jennifer Brozek
The Blogger Effect 11:00 a.m. Cascade 5
Has
blogging ruined the fine art
of editing? What do we gain
with publishing spontaneous
writing? What do we lose?
There is a growing network
of SF/F professional and
aspiring writers connected
via LiveJournal and other
blogging communities. Is it
breaking down the barriers
between pro, amateur, and
fan-ficcer? Does it function
as an informal online
writers' workshop, as a
support group, or a black
hole of cat-vacuuming?
Joshua Palmatier, Mark Henry, Michael Martinez, Gordon Van Gelder
3D Art 11:00 a.m. Cascade 6
Forming
the sculptures in our minds.
Butch Honeck, Rebecca Schumacher Cox, Jason Soles
The Rise of the Paranormal Romance 11:00 a.m. Cascade 7
It's now one of the fastest-growing segments of the fiction market. Why? And why is it more than just horny vampires and angsty werewolves?
Richelle Mead, Lisa Mantchev
Shoes and Boots 11:00 a.m. Cascade 8
Join us
for a show and tell with
practical tips on making and
altering fashionable foot
wear for your sci-fi,
fantasy, and historical
costumes.
Cherie
Lovell, Garth Stubbs, Vicki
Glover, Terri ‘Sprite’
Specht
Game Master’s Workshop Pt 1 11:00 a.m. Cascade 9
Learning
the Trade: Experienced GM’s
discuss basic techniques,
strategies and exercises for
becoming a better GM. What
resources are available for
a new GM and what skills
should be mastered?
Ogre
Whiteside, Andy
Collins, Dylan S., Jason
Bulmahn
Dragons by Design – Using Dragons in Art Education, a hands-on approach 11:00 a.m. Cascade 13
Artists
and Educators alike are
invited to participate in
this exploration of
‘ScalyThings That Time
Forgot’. Participants will
learn easy-to-teach methods
for drawing fantasy
creatures in order to build
artistic confidence in
students of all ages and
inspire them to go beyond
viewing art to DOING art.
All drawing materials
supplied by instructor.
Cymbric Early-Smith, Douglas Herring
Autograph Session 1 11:00 a.m. Evergreen 1 & 2
Grab your
books! Our Guests of Honor
and many of our pros will be
available for autographs.
R.A.
Salvatore, Geno Salvatore,
Todd Lockwood, Richard
Baker, John P. Alexander, MH
(“Maggie”) Bonham, L.J.
Bothell, Ted Butler, Jeff
Carlson, Greg Cox, Darrin
Drader, Michael Ehart, Elton
Elliott, Spencer Ellsworth,
Roberta Gregory, Jeff Grubb,
Warren Hammond, Paul Melko,
G.David Nordley, Sean K.
Reynolds, Kat Richardson,
Ken Scholes, Jeff Sturgeon,
Tiffany Trent
Engineering Solutions for Global Warming 11:00 a.m. Evergreen 3
From
mirrors in orbit to seeding
the seas, how can we
engineer our way out of
Global Warming?
Russell
D. Campbell, Brenda
Cooper, Bob Crichton
Unintended Consequences 11:00 a.m. Evergreen 4
Indoor
plumbing led to polio
epidemics. Lead in paint and
gas poisoned people. To what
extent is modern science and
technology responsible for
figuring out whether or not
something that seems good is
also going to cause serious
problems?
Mike Shepherd Moscoe, Jim Kling, Larry Lewis, Carlton Rhoades
Mom – Look What the Dog Dug Up! 11:00 a.m. Olympic 1
Create
fanciful "fossil" skeletons
from a variety of materials.
LouAnna Valentine
Norwescon Town Meeting 11:00 a.m. Grand 2
You are a
member of Norwescon. What,
exactly, does that mean?
What do you want it to mean?
What would you like your
convention to do/be in the
future? Take an active role
in a brainstorming session
with the executive team to
generate ideas for the next
five years or even farther
in the future.
Rob Stewart, Charlie Knoedler
Reading: Erin A. Tidwell 11:30 a.m. Cascade 3
TBA –
Fantasy – Rated G
Erin A. Tidwell
Reading: Paul Melko Noon Cascade 3
The Walls of the Universe
(excerpt) – excerpt from my
Hugo-nominated story of
cross-universe adventure –
Rated G
Paul Melko
Fannish Gardening Noon Cascade 4
You may
not be able to terraform
Mars, yet, but there is the
backyard. Our panelists will
share what they have done to
give their exo-structural
habitat a little more
character and made it more
conducive to the fannish
lifestyle.
William Sadorus, Mike Brennan
Genre/Exploitation Film As A Gateway To Serious Cinema Noon Cascade 5
If you
study the best of horror you
can see the development of
cinema. From the silent era
to the big budget world.
Julie Hoverson, Andrew Migliore, K.L. Young
Grand Openings Noon Cascade 6
Once upon
a time (in a galaxy far far
away)… So, how important is
a good opening? What does it
need to pull the reader into
the story? How can it cast
light upon mood, setting,
character, tone, and still
work as a hook for the
reader? Discuss favorite
openings, and tell why they
work so well. What actually
is the "right" beginning for
the story? How does a writer
figure out if the story on
paper is starting too early,
too late, or at the right
time?
Mike Shepherd Moscoe, Spencer Ellsworth, Grá Linnaea, Jeff Carlson, Warren Hammond
Lycanthropy for Beginners Noon Cascade 7
Werewolves – who or what are
they? The Man-Beast is a
recurring monster image in
just about every culture.
What are the deeper
implications of a "monster"
unable to control the
violent compulsions that
drive someone to savagely
kill.
Greg
Cox, Sean K. Reynolds,
Christopher Bodan, Dave
Butler
An Illuminating Introduction to Alliteration Noon Cascade 8
Who says
you have to rhyme with the
end of the words? Our
panelists ponder selecting
sounds to tantalize and
titillate, elicit explicit
emotion, and generally mess
with your mouth.
Mickey
“Meowse” Phoenix, Dierdre
Phoenix, Andrew Dolbeck
Game Master’s Workshop Part 2 Noon Cascade 9
Advanced
lessons: plot, setting,
character are all discussed
in detail. Techniques
covered will include: the
TPK – what it is and why it
should be done, manipulating
players to manipulate their
characters, meta-Gaming, and
handling problems that
develop.
Ogre
Whiteside, Andy Collins,
Dylan S., Jason Bulmahn,
Wolfgang Baur
SFWA Regional Business Meeting Noon Cascade 10
Especially if you are not
attending this year's Nebula
weekend, come to the
regional meeting and discuss
the issues facing SFWA with
Western Regional Director
Jim Fiscus. Expected agenda:
1) Nebula Award rules 2)
Incorporation and new bylaws
3) Wizards of the Coast
grievance 4) Other business.
Issues raised by members at
the regional meeting will be
taken to the business
meeting at the Nebulas later
this month.
Jim
Fiscus
Getting a Jump on SF&F Art Education Noon Cascade 13
Some
teachers are using SF/F art
as a jumping-off point for
inspiring students in the
creative writing process.
Here creative writing
inspires the exploration of
artistic expression as
participants do their best
to recreate an environment
visually, using any media –
or combination of media – at
their disposal after
listening to a descriptive
passage of a science fiction
environment. A variety of
materials will be provided
by the instructor.
Cymbric
Early-Smith, Spring
Schoenhuth, Russell D.
Campbell
Autograph Session 2 Noon Evergreen 1 & 2
Grab your
books! Our Guests of Honor
and many of our pros will be
available for autographs.
R.A.
Salvatore, Geno Salvatore,
Todd Lockwood, Alma
Alexander, Carol Berg, Paul
Chadwick, Brenda Cooper,
James C. Glass, Mark Henry,
Jak Koke, Lisa Mantchev,
Juliana McCorison, Joshua
Palmatier, Kevin Radthorne,
The Reverend En Fuego, Mary
Rosenblum, Lorelei Shannon,
G.Robin Smith, Bruce Taylor
aka “Mr. Magic Realism”,
Christine D. Winters, Janine
Ellen Young
Steampunk 101 – Where do I start? Noon Evergreen 3
From
Edgar Rice Burroughs to
Wild, Wild West, what
makes for great Steampunk
and not just historical
costuming? We will attempt
to discuss and define
Steampunk as a genre, then
cover the basics of
researching and designing a
credible look for your
costume, as well as
shopping, modifying, and
tracking down all the things
you will need.
Janet
Borkowski, Cherie Lovell,
Katrina Marier, Victoria
Shaffer, Neil T. Duttkin
The Science of Immortality Noon Evergreen 4
Some
scientists think that the
human lifespan is set at a
point around 120 years.
Others are coming up with
creative ways to extend that
point out to centuries, or
even millennia. Which
theories on extending life
are the most popular, and
which are the most
provocative? What
individuals and companies
are pursuing the dream of
eternal life? And when will
you be able to get your own
“longevity pill” or stroll
on down to the clinic for an
“immortality treatment”?
Misty
Marshall, Bridget Coila,
Miki Garrison, Greg Paddock,
Silven Read
Kinderfilk Noon Olympic 1
Filk
songs for the young at
heart. Come and sing along.
Stephanie Wieppert, Rich
Glover
501st Charity Event Noon Salon
Have you
ever wanted to have your
picture taken with Darth
Vader and/or a bunch of
Storm Troopers? For a
donation to one of the
charities which Norwescon
and the 501st supports, you
can do just that.
501st
Reading: Renee Stern 12:30 p.m. Cascade 3
TBD
Renee
Stern
Reading: Lisa Mantchev 1:00 p.m. Cascade 3
Taste the Bad Candy
– Warning! May contain
traces of Retrofuturistic
NeoVictorian silliness,
things theatrical, pirates,
fairies, mayhem, and
chocolate. – Rated PG
Lisa
Mantchev
Battlestar Awards 1:00 p.m. Cascade 4
Jeromie
Foulger
TV Forensics – Real or Fake Technology? 1:00 p.m. Cascade 5
Those TV
forensic shows have a lot of
great technology. How does
the lab at CSI or
NCIS stack up against an
actual law-enforcement
forensics department? Do
they really have that many
large flat-screen TV's
everywhere? Does the
technology of crime-solving
really work that way?
Pat
MacEwen, Alan Paulsen,
Robert Grey
Mind’s Eye 1:00 p.m. Cascade 6
How to
develop the most impact, and
enhance the images in your
art.
Rob
Carlos, John R. Gray III,
Michaela Eaves, Rebecca
Schumacher Cox, Jeff
Sturgeon
Living Upside: Orbital Platforms 1:00 p.m. Cascade 7
Will we
create a society of long
term residents in low Earth
orbit? How will people live,
what will the platforms be
like, and what are the
problems we need to
overcome? Can we create a
self-sustaining system that
succeeds better than
Biosphere did?
Greg
Paddock, Carlton Rhoades,
Bryce Walden, Mary Rosenblum
Comparative Study: Elves 1:00 p.m. Cascade 8
Delicate,
beautiful, graceful...
deadly. Light Elves versus
Dark, Night versus Blood,
what is it about these
diametrically opposing
forces that draw us to them?
Is it simply easy
storytelling or is it
representative of the
dichotomy within each of us?
Or is it both? Come ready to
discuss elves in context of
opposing sides in literature
and Gaming.
Dave
Butler, Michael Martinez,
Archivist Shu
Xiandi-Shuangxin (Ciandi
Stephens)
How to Start a Magazine…and Why You Shouldn't 1:00 p.m. Cascade 9
So, you
need a business plan and
seed money, and (oh yeah)
readers. Plus you need to
create (exploit?) a new
niche in the market, so you
seem fresh and relevant. Are
you sure you've got what it
takes?
Patrick
Swenson, Gordon Van Gelder,
Bluejack, Wolfgang Baur
Writing a Novel in a Year 1:00 p.m. Cascade 10
This
year, next year, and the one
after that. Come and see how
some writers do it, both
with a day job and without
one.
Greg
Cox, Robert J. Sawyer, Bob
Kruger, Jak Koke, A.M.
Dellamonica
Mask-making Workshop 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cascade 13
A return
of this favorite hands-on
activity. Everyone is
welcome to join in the fun.
Vicki
Glover, Richard Stephens,
Jonnalyhn Wolfcat Hall
Steampunk 102 – Building Your Costume 1:00 p.m. Evergreen 3
Even if
you don't sew, this panel is
for you. We will cover how
to create your unique
Steampunk look, including
building a costume from
scratch, revamping patterns,
no-sew tricks, and those
extra touches that make it
'steamy'.
Cherie
Lovell, Melissa Quinn, Janet
Borkowski, Victoria Shaffer
Acting on Mic – a chance for children to make some noise on the internet! 1:00 p.m. Olympic 1
Be in a
show! Julie Hoverson of 19
Nocturne Boulevard is in
need of kids for voices for
a strange sci fi podcast
radio play; some in a crowd,
some with actual lines! A
chance to be a star! Bring
your parents (but they don’t
get to talk!).
Julie
Hoverson
Reading: Wolf Lahti 1:30 p.m. Cascade 3
Furry Tails and Fairy Tales
– Do you *really* want to
hear "Hänsel and Grendel"
again, or would you like
something new? – Rated PG
Wolf
Lahti
Poker Tournament 1:30 p.m. Rotunda 1
You are
running out chances to
qualify for the final table…
Mariah
Johnson
Reading: Richelle Mead 2:00 p.m. Cascade 3
Succubus Heat
– Fourth in Richelle's
humorous urban fantasy
series about a reluctant
succubus living in Seattle
who juggles
middle-management demons,
love, and threats to the
immortal underground. –
Rated PG
Richelle
Mead
Whither go Wizards? 2:00 p.m. Cascade 4
Now that
Rowling has wrapped up the
Harry Potter series,
we contemplate how we now
look at wizards differently
and wonder what the popular
image and perception of
wizards will be for the next
twenty years.
MH
(“Maggie”) Bonham, Kim
Ritchie, Rosemary
Clement-Moore
Delivering on Your Story’s Promise 2:00 p.m. Cascade 5
How many
books have you read that
started with a bang and
ended with a ho hum? What
goes wrong? What can you do
to make sure your treasured
story rings true from
beginning to end and
delivers what you promised
on page one? Come listen to
some writers gnaw at the
bones of their stories and
tell you how they made them
stand and deliver.
Mike
Shepherd Moscoe, Robert J.
Sawyer, Warren Hammond,
Spencer Ellsworth
Portfolio Creation: How to Sell Yourself 2:00 p.m. Cascade 6
How to
create a portfolio, and
techniques for approaching
shops, galleries, and
publishers.
Michaela
Eaves, H. Ed Cox, Paul
Chadwick, Jeff Sturgeon
Polyamory 101 2:00 p.m. Cascade 7
What is
Polyamory? Why would anyone
want more than one partner?
How do more conservative
family members react to
these plural relationships?
Should you, shouldn’t you?
What are the pros and cons?
Matt
Bamberger, Robert Grey,
Dierdre Phoenix, Eva-Lise
Carlstrom, Rachael Kenoyer
The Last Three Months 2:00 p.m. Cascade 8
We're
going to press around New
Year’s with a lot of change
on the horizon scheduled for
the next three months. Come
and talk about the
scientific, political,
economic, social and
anything else you want that
actually did or did not
change. Warning, there will
be no topic drift at this
panel. This panel IS topic
drift. This one ought to be
fun, assuming no one gets
killed.
Karen
Rall, Jim Fiscus,
Shaharazahd Ehart
Exoskeletons 2:00 p.m. Cascade 9
Ripley
beat the Alien Queen with a
strap on forklift,
exoskeletons have come a
long way since then. Join us
for a review of some of the
latest work.
Burt
Webb, Bob Crichton
More Introduction to Armor 2:00 p.m. Cascade 10
Introduction to armor and
protective clothing of the
Middle Ages, including
terminology, armor-crafting,
and adapting modern
materials to look authentic.
Chris
Konker, John Moore, Alan
Paulsen
Envisioning the Future: Can We Change the World Through Science Fiction? 2:00 p.m. Evergreen 1
Tomorrow
isn't just a new version of
the ipod, it's the
definition of 'human', our
effect on climate and our
oceans, it's bio-technology
that can make you 'better'
or immortal. SF stories and
art both past and present
have helped us to more
clearly see the trajectory
we're on. Let's think about
the choices we're going to
have to face... before we
face them.
Leslie
Howle, Todd Lockwood, Gordon
Van Gelder, Cat Rambo,
Judith Herman, Mary
Rosenblum
4E: You’ve got the Power(s). (At-Will. Encounter. Daily.) 2:00 p.m. Evergreen 2
In case
you haven’t heard, there’s a
new edition of Dungeons &
Dragons out now. This
panel is an introduction and
discussion of the newest
edition of D&D with
some of the designers. Come
hear what has changed, why
those changes were made, and
what is in store for the
game in upcoming months.
Andy
Collins, Mike Mearls,
Richard Baker
Steampunk 103 – Prop Making 2:00 p.m. Evergreen 3
Guns,
gadgets, and other things
that take your Steampunk
outfit from historical
recreation to airship pilot.
Learn to say
"paraphernalia"!
Garth
Stubbs, Brander Roulett,
Neil T. Duttkin
Dr. Horrible Screening/Sing-a-long 2:00 p.m. Evergreen 4
Come
watch/sing along with your
favorite parts.
Beth
Runnerwolf
Story Hour: Shakespeare for Kids 2:00 p.m. Olympic 1
An
introduction to
Shakespeare's classic
stories in prose for
children.
LouAnna
Valentine
Reading: Lorelei Shannon 2:30 p.m. Cascade 3
Oakwood Sanitarium
– Humorous horror story –
Rated PG
Lorelei
Shannon
Reading: Darragh Metzger 3:00 p.m. Cascade 3
The Green Triad
– Book 4 in the series –
Rated PG
Darragh
Metzger
Cow, Bough, and Cough: That Wacky English Language 3:00 p.m. Cascade 4
“Bough”
rhymes with “cow” but not
“cough” or “dough.” Writers
write but fingers don’t
fing. Noses run and feet
smell. Come share your
favorite English absurdities
and revel in the wackiness
of our language. And maybe
discuss crazy English tricks
can you use to liven up your
writing.
Mickey
“Meowse” Phoenix, Dierdre
Phoenix, Spring Schoenhuth,
Wolf Lahti
SF&F – Prose – Verses – Poetry 3:00 p.m. Cascade 5
Whether
it’s written by a successful
author or a teen-age fan,
what defines quality poetry
in the SF/F world and where
can an educator find good,
or even not so good,
examples to share with their
students? Does prose equal
verse and verse equal poetry
– and is it really all the
same these days? Come
explore these issues and
many more.
Andrew
Dolbeck, Cymbric
Early-Smith, G.Robin Smith,
Mike Brennan
Yin and Yang of Art 3:00 p.m. Cascade 6
How to
use the negative and
positive space in your piece
to add impact to the work
and create emotion.
H. Ed
Cox, Cory & Catska Ench,
Christine D. Winters
Blood and Brains 3:00 p.m. Cascade 7
Is
gore the greatest? Or does
the psychological scare go
farther? Would you rather
see more Saw like movies or
movies like The Orphanage?
K.L.
Young, The Reverend En
Fuego, Jenna Pitman, Lorelei
Shannon, Phillip Brugalette
Costuming With Plastics 3:00 p.m. Cascade 8
This
panel will cover creating
costumes that involve the
use of plastics. Our
panelists will show and
discuss the various types of
plastics suitable for
costuming and the methods
for working with each type,
as well as problem-solving
for plastics-related costume
issues.
Anita
Taylor, Brander Roulett,
Neil T. Duttkin, Garth
Stubbs
Ancient Optics 3:00 p.m. Cascade 9
How did
the ancients see the light?
Burt
Webb
On the Fringe 3:00 p.m. Cascade 10
Have the
creators of Lost created a
new winner?
Chris
Nilsson, Ryan K. Johnson,
Michael Martinez
Nanotech and Murphy's Law 3:00 p.m. Evergreen 1
Imagine
nanomachines busily clearing
your arteries of plaque.
Now, imagine them running on
Windows ME, or mutating, or
being hacked. So, "nothing
can go wrong"? Hah! (And are
these some of the reasons
it's taking so long to
develop the actual science?)
Jim
Kling, Matt Bamberger, Greg
Paddock, Elton Elliott
I’m not dead yet…..sticking with 3.5 3:00 p.m. Evergreen 2
Not
thrilled with the new
edition? Stop by this panel
where prominent gamers and
industry professionals share
options for sticking with
3.5 via Pathfinder, True20,
or other 3.5 variants. Learn
how to get involved in
organized play events, find
other gamers, and keep
playing the game.
Wolfgang
Baur, Jason Bulmahn, Darrin
Drader, Chris Pramas, Sean
K. Reynolds
Cool Toy Show 3:00 p.m. Evergreen 3
SF/F fans
wind up with some cool toys.
Join our panelists as they
share some of their favorite
cool toys, and bring your
own favorites. NOTE: Toys
that explode, shoot flames,
acids, or pointy things, or
distort space-time by more
than three degrees can be
left at home and described.
Chris
Konker, Craig Figley, Bob
Crichton
What’s New from Wizards of the Coast? 3:00 p.m. Evergreen 4
Wizards
of the Coast present the new
publications coming out over
the next year.
Richard
Baker, Andy Collins
Reading: Lizzy Shannon 3:30 p.m. Cascade 3
Time Twist
– Time travel/science
fiction
Lizzy
Shannon
Poker Tournament 3:30 p.m. Rotunda 1
You are
running out chances to
qualify for the final table…
Mariah
Johnson
Reading: Kat Richardson 4:00 p.m. Cascade 3
Third Death of the Little
Clay Dog –
Harper Blaine Urban Fantasy
Novella – Rated PG
Kat
Richardson
Growing up in Convention Fandom 4:00 p.m. Cascade 4
What are
the advantages and
disadvantages of growing up
in convention fandom?
Karen
Rall, Jacqualynn D. Duram
Nilsson, Archivist Shu
Xiandi-Shuangxin (Ciandi
Stephens), Dierdre Phoenix
E-stuff 4:00 p.m. Cascade 5
Are
e-books, e-magazines and
e-catalogs finding an
audience to support the
publishing industry? What
about self-publishing/vanity
publishing – is it really
the kiss of death?
Bluejack, Patrick Swenson,
Bob Kruger, Cat Rambo
The Art of Titles 4:00 p.m. Cascade 6
Where do
titles come from? Are they
about art, or more about
marketing? Who selects the
title – the author or
editor/publisher? Can you
tell a book's content by its
title – and should you? Are
there great books with bad
titles, and vice versa? What
are the ten best titles in
SF? Why?
Janna
Silverstein, Paul Melko,
Greg Cox, Jeff Carlson
Using Fantasy and Science Fiction to Engage the Next Generation 4:00 p.m. Cascade 7
With the
competition presented by
computers, TV, and the
myriad of animated gaming
devices, K-12 educators are
intensely interested in
finding new ways to engage
their students’ interest.
Members of fandom are
invited to take part in
brainstorming ways to
improve educational
approaches for the future
using Science Fiction and
Fantasy themes as a
jumping-off point.
Spring
Schoenhuth, Craig Figley,
Eva-Lise Carlstrom, Miki
Garrison, Michael Martinez
Gizmos, Props, and Weapons 4:00 p.m. Cascade 8
Join us
for a show-and-tell-all
about some totally cool
accessories for your
costume.Show off your own as
well. Discussion will also
include practical use of
lights and electronics.
Neil T.
Duttkin, Garth Stubbs,
Brander Roulett, Katrina
Marier, David Tackett
Star Trek: Hearing-Trek 4:00 p.m. Cascade 9
Attend a
reading of an episode of
Star Trek: The Original
Series by a cast of
thousands (well, maybe a
handful.) You’ll be able to
download this from
Roddenberry.com.
(Please allow 15 minutes for
the cast to set up.)
Dana
Marshall, Keith Marshall,
Sheila Pool
The Best Horror Films 4:00 p.m. Cascade 10
We love
them, we hate them, but what
horror films are the best?
Philip
Brugalette, Julie Hoverson,
Andrew Migliore
How to Knit Maille 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Cascade 13
In this
panel I’ll teach the basics
of the European 4-1 weave
and making the basic
contractions for use in a
coif. For a $20 fee, you get
to practice these techniques
towards making your own
maille pouch to put dice in
or use as a costume
accessory. You don’t need to
pay the $20 to take the
panel; you just won’t get to
take the stainless steel
rings with you. I’ll have
jewelry grade and armor
grade rings to learn with as
well.
Joseph
Hill
The Strangest Life on Earth 4:00 p.m. Evergreen 1
Scientists have recently
discovered hundreds of new
creatures that even the most
creative science fiction
writers hadn't dreamed of.
From inch long single celled
blobs that leave tracks
across the bottom of the
ocean to gorgeous new forms
of jellyfish, come learn
about the "aliens" that live
on our own planet and what
they might have to teach us
about evolution and the
possibilities of life
elsewhere in the universe.
Pat
MacEwen, Annie Morton, John
P. Alexander, Bridget Coila
The Evolving Superhero 4:00 p.m. Evergreen 2
The
superhero genre has changed,
due to a shrinking
readership and the
increasing age of the
average reader. In other
words, the superhero is now
aimed at a niche market
rather than mass market. The
average reader is now 28 (or
so) instead of 12 and this
has all radically altered
the material.
Michaela
Eaves, Andrew Dolbeck,
Michael Ehart
SWOC Open Meeting
4:00 PM
Evergreen 3
Come to the SWOC Open
Meeting. Find out what
SWOC is all about.
Gene Armstrong
Interview with GOH Todd Lockwood 4:00 p.m. Evergreen 4
Leslie
Howle, Todd Lockwood
Lost Civilizations Workshop, Part 2 4:00 p.m. Olympic 1
Now that
you have a base for your
Lost Civilization, come and
dress it up!
Kim Poua
Reading: Victoria Shaffer 4:30 p.m. Cascade 3
TBD
Victoria
Shaffer
Reading: Mike Shepherd Moscoe 5:00 p.m. Cascade 3
Kris Longknife – Intrepid
– Action Adventure Novel –
Rated G
Mike
Shepherd Moscoe
Advanced Polyamory 5:00 p.m. Cascade 4
So,
you’ve decided that
Polyamory is the lifestyle
for you. What are the legal
ramifications of having more
than one partner? What do
you do about buying a house?
Having children? Power of
Attorney? Come and hear
people who have successfully
navigated the legal sea of
Polyamory.
Loree
Parker, Rachael Kenoyer,
Beth Runnerwolf, Robert Grey
Comparative Study: Orcs 5:00 p.m. Cascade 5
They are
easily recognizable by their
green, grey or brown skin,
tusks and fangs... not to
mention the fact that they
are almost definitely trying
to kill you. Orcs have
haunted our nightmares (and
therefore, our stories) for
decades, but what do these
creatures have in common
with each other? Comparing
Tolkein, Salvatore and other
literary works with games
such as Warhammer and
Warcraft, this panel
analyzes the origins and
history of Fantasy's
favorite barbarian horde.
Dave
Butler, Michael Martinez,
Chris Pramas, Dylan S.
Artists’ Jam 5:00 p.m. Cascade 6
Things
That Time Forgot: Jam with
our artists by making
suggestions then watch as
our artists draw in one hour
a piece of art that will be
auctioned off at the charity
auction on Sunday.
H. Ed
Cox, Christine D. Winters,
Paul Chadwick, Jeff Sturgeon
Building the Giant's Beanstalk 5:00 p.m. Cascade 7
The
Japanese have announced a
major research project into
the infrastructure necessary
to build and support a space
elevator. Can we really do
it?
Greg
Paddock, Andy Quinn, Bryce
Walden
TV and Movie Sci-Fi Costume Review 5:00 p.m. Cascade 8
Join us
as we review our favorites
and duds from this past
year. Is Creativity dead?
Does Shatner still fit into
his lawyer costume?
Melissa
Quinn, Janet Borkowski,
Cherie Lovell
Monster Update 5:00 p.m. Cascade 10
The
Creature from the Black
Lagoon is set to rise
again, Twilight gave
a new look for vampires, and
the Wolfman gets a new
makeover – what classic
monster would you like to
see get a fresh new
treatment?
Lorelei
Shannon, Phil Brugalette,
Andrew Migliore, Wolfgang
Baur
Scriptwriting 101 5:00 p.m. Evergreen 1
Learn
what makes a good script
great. What are the basics
of getting a script moving
and interesting. Story is
what makes a movie great.
What makes a great story?
Eric
Morgret, K.L. Young
If I were the President’s Science Advisor… 5:00 p.m. Evergreen 2
The
President of the United
States has a Science Advisor
to, well, advise him about
science. The policies he or
she recommends help shape
and determine what gets
funded, what gets
classified, what gets
obstacles placed in or
removed from its path. Come
help our panelists discuss
what the Science Advisor
should recommend.
Jim
Kling, Elton Elliott, David
Shoemaker, Shaharazahd Ehart
Reading: Robert J. Sawyer 5:30 p.m. Cascade 3
Wake – New
novel coming out the week of
Norwescon – Rated G
Robert
J. Sawyer
Reading: Ken Scholes 6:00 p.m. Cascade 3
Lamentation
– Ken will read from his
first novel, Lamentation.
Ken
Scholes
Lyrics Are Just Poetry with a Backup Band 6:00 p.m. Cascade 4
Are songs
really that different from
poems? How could a genre
poem be turned into a filk
song? Come explore the
process with our panelists.
WARNING: Silly singing may
occur.
Mike
Brennan, Mickey “Meowse”
Phoenix, Darragh Metzger,
John Moore, Jeff Hitchin
Art as a Window Through
Time: Looking at the Past
Through Medieval Art
6:00 p.m.
Cascade 5
What can
we tell about the past
through Medieval Art
(Paintings, Sculpture,
Writings)?
G.Robin
Smith, Douglas Herring,
Cymbric Early-Smith,
Jacqualynn D. Duram Nilsson
The Age of Fighting Sail Isn't Over: It's Moved to SF 6:00 p.m. Cascade 6
Shiver me
titanium timber if this wet
navy/space navy
transposition hasn't gotten
even more popular than ever!
Who are its leading
practitioners – have we got
another Patrick O'Brian yet?
Can this metaphor survive
real space travel? And
talking about "sailing
through space", take a quick
look at how nautical fiction
is related to space opera
and hard SF… look at
characters and commanders,
story lines, missions,
venues, dangers, and
bureaucracy!
Mike
Shepherd Moscoe, Ted Butler,
Jim Fiscus
As You Know, Bob. Exposition: One Lump or Two 6:00 p.m. Cascade 7
You may
say, “But I need to explain
how my magic works,
scientific break through
bends time, etc... on the
first twenty pages of my
novel.” Well, come,
grasshopper, and learn how
many books have died when
their reader’s eyes glazed
over. You aspire to be a
storyteller so show the
story to the reader when
they need to know it, don’t
tell them when they don’t.
MH
(“Maggie”) Bonham, Julie
Hoverson, Jeff Carlson,
Warren Hammond, Renee Stern
Heroic Women Martyrs 6:00 p.m. Cascade 8
Is the
heroic woman martyr
(virtuous, dies saving the
person or land she loves) a
comforting myth for men
threatened by strong female
empowerment? Can a woman be
strong, vital and live and
not be an anti-hero (a la
Red Sonja)? Review
classic archetypes from Joan
of Arc, Wagnerian Opera to
modern media icons in
Japanese anime and the sci
fi realm like Ripley and
Padmé.
M.K.
Hobson, Rosemary
Clement-Moore, John P.
Alexander
The Robots are Here! 6:00 p.m. Cascade 9
From the
Asimov servants to the
cloned professor, humanoid
robots are just getting
better and better. What's
next?
Burt
Webb, Bob Crichton
Celtic Knotwork 6:00 p.m. Cascade 13
Many
people know the traditional
gridwork, braided celtic
knotwork methods. Come learn
some more contemporary
methods of celtic knotwork
with which to personalize
your art. Using bilateral
symmetry and freehand flow,
create unique and
distinctive celtic knotwork.
Dave
Butler
Clarion West Panel 6:00 p.m. Evergreen 1
Recent
and past graduates of
Clarion West will talk about
their experiences with
Clarion West and how it
helped their writing career.
Leslie
Howle, Greg Cox, Gordon Van
Gelder, Patrick Swenson,
Leah R. Cutter, Mary
Rosenblum
Let’s Make a Movie Part 3 – Edit It! 6:00 p.m. Evergreen 2
Let's
make a movie! You were there
for Part 2, right, where we
shot video like crazy?
Quick! Time travel! In Part
3, we show you a little
about editing, how we put
all that crazy footage down
and made it into a movie
that made some kind of
sense. Actually, we hope it
makes some kind of sense. We
never really know. If you
bought a computer within the
past two years, chances are
excellent that you have more
digital video editing power
at your fingertips than has
ever been subject to the
hands of Ordinary People.
Learn about using this power
for Good. Or Evil. We don't
care, because we only use it
for Fun. The key to making a
movie, of course, is
editing.
Edward
Martin III, Ryan K. Johnson,
Brian Oberquell, Eric
Morgret
Forgotten Realms: Past, Present, Future 6:00 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4
Now in all the lands 'twixt
bustling Waterdeep and the
sparkling waves of The Sea
of Fallen Stars, no men were
more loved – and feared –
than the stoic swordsman
Durnan, the blustering old
rogue Mirt, and the
all-wise, ancient wizard
Elminster. Dragon
Magazine #218.
These were the very first
words written about the
Forgotten Realms,
written in 1967 by an
8-year-old Ed Greenwood, who
originally designed it and
began writing little stories
of his own about heroes
adventuring in an imaginary
world and publishing a
series of short articles
detailing the setting in
Dragon Magazine. Since
1987, this campaign setting
has grown and developed,
generating over two hundred
novels, dozens of computer
RPGs, and a host of
adventures and Gaming
supplements. Join our
distinguished group of
Gaming professionals as they
discuss the history of the
Forgotten Realms, and
recount their parts in
developing it.
Jeff
Grubb, Richard Baker, R.A.
Salvatore, Sean K. Reynolds
Reading: Stephanie Weippert 6:30 p.m. Cascade 3
Matthew's Dilemma–
Relationship between wizard
and familiar – Rated G
Stephanie Weippert
Reading: Bruce Taylor aka “Mr. Magic Realism” 7:00 p.m. Cascade 3
13 Miles to Paradise
– Funny Magic Realist story
of a stressed family on
their way to Paradise –
Rated G
Bruce Taylor aka “Mr. Magic Realism”
Tolkien Has a Lot to Answer For 7:00 p.m. Cascade 4
With
The Lord of the Rings,
Tolkien established the
fantasy genre and many of
the current fantasy
traditions. Has this now
hindered the growth of the
fantasy genre?
Michael Martinez, Jeff Grubb, Erik Mona
The Color of Life 7:00 p.m. Cascade 5
Color
theory for anyone: what
works, what doesn't, when
you might break the rules.
Cory & Catska Ench
Goth Parenting 7:00 p.m. Cascade 6
Whether a
gothic parent or the parent
of a goth, subcultures add a
whole new dimension to even
the most basic of parenting
topics. Come and join us as
we discuss all things goth
and parenting, from how to
set boundaries on attire for
your budding fashionista
(while honoring her
creativity) to finding gothy
breast-feeding clothes.
Alexia Roy, Bryan Lovely, Torrey Newcomb
In the Closet or Out 7:00 p.m. Cascade 7
This
doesn’t solely apply to
sexuality, and it is a
choice that can only be made
on a personal level. Do the
people you interact with on
a personal and professional
level know about those
things that make you
different? Are you out as
Queer, Geek, or Kinky? Do
your co-workers know you
write Dr. Who/Battlestar
Galactica crossover fic
in your spare time? What are
the pros and cons of being
out or closeted? ALL AGES
Mickey
Schulz, Eva-Lise
Carlstrom, Donna “Danicia”
Prior, David Nassett Sr.,
Dierdre Phoenix, Rachael
Kenoyer
The Shadow of the Torturer: The Writer as God 7:00 p.m. Cascade 8
Do you
abuse your characters? Do
you do this to further the
story or because it's
necessary to make the story
more believable…or, to
exorcise your own demons?
Writing's potential for
self-revelation may be its
most powerful and terrifying
aspect. How do you cope when
your story is telling you
something you don't want to
know about the dark shadow
of the self?
Donna Barr, Carol Berg, MH (“Maggie”) Bonham
Cutting Edge Technology 7:00 p.m. Cascade 13
There has
been a recent rash of cool
technologies that might
eventually lead to practical
applications. From
invisibility cloaks to new
ceramics that don't shatter
to real successes in gene
therapy, come learn more
about where science and
science fiction are
beginning to cross over in
the real world.
Misty Marshall, Bridget Coila, James C. Glass, Bryce Walden
Alternate Endings: Playing With History 7:00 p.m. Evergreen 1
“Alternate Timelines”,
“Quantum Universes” or just
plain-old “Time Machines.”
All of these concepts create
a way for an author to ‘play
with history’. This will be
an interactive panel where
the audience will choose a
significant event in human
history and come up with
alternatives – and their
consequences. The follow-up
discussion will focus on how
educators can use Historic
Fantasy to inspire an
interest in
History/Humanities studies
among their students. A
lively dialogue always
ensues. Come join us!
John P. Alexander, Sean K. Reynolds, Douglas Herring
A Little Knight Music 7:00 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4
Filk
Concert
Beth
Runnerwolf, Vixy &
Tony, John Moore, Stephanie
Wieppert, Rich Glover
Reading: Cat Rambo 7:30 p.m. Cascade 3
Ms. Liberty Gets a Haircut
– Superhero Fiction – Rated
R
Cat Rambo
Masquerade Doors open 7:30 p.m. Grand 2 & 3
Show up
early to get the best seats
in the house.
Trent Lum
Reading: Roberta Gregory 8:00 p.m. Cascade 3
Mother Mountain
– Novel series in progress –
Rated PG or R
Roberta Gregory
The Promise of PODs 8:00 p.m. Cascade 4
Has print
on demand helped create more
small press publishers? Or
is this just a small piece
of the publishing puzzle?
Gordon Van Gelder, Vladimir Verano, Bob Kruger, Jak Koke
Talebones: Live! 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Cascade 5
Writers
who have contributed to the
Talebones collection
will give readings of their
works.
Patrick Swenson
What is Fandom? 8:00 p.m. Cascade 7
We have
had Science Fiction and
Fantasy clubs and
conventions of all types and
Jargon for years: FIAWOL,
FIJAGDH, GAFIA, mundane etc.
Let’s chat about clubs,
convention running, talk
about NCL, C3, SMOFcon, and
other con running stuff. For
some it’s a hobby, for some
it’s a business, and for
some it's a way of life.
Don Glover, Kevin Standlee, Karen Rall, David Nassett Sr.
Writing for the Gaming Industry 8:00 p.m. Cascade 8
How do
you write for a game? How
does it differ than just
writing a novel or short
story? How does writing for
a video game differ from
RPGs or board games? What
are they looking for? Our
panel of Editors,
Publishers, Gaming Authors,
and Freelancers share what
is wanted – nay! What is
needed! – from writers in
the Gaming industry.
Mike Mearls, Erik Mona, Chris Pramas, Teeuwyn Woodruff, Jason Bulmahn
Linoblock Printing 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Cascade 13
Printmaking is one of the
oldest forms of making art
and has a unique quality and
style that other art forms
cannot capture. Best of all,
printmaking allows you to
make more than one
'original' piece of art!
Come learn about the various
forms of printmaking that
there are, then carve and
print your own linoblock!
Mimi Noyes
Powering the Future 8:00 p.m. Evergreen 1
From cold
fusion to hot fusion, wind,
solar, tidal, etc. How are
we going to power our world
without overheating the
planet?
Pat MacEwen, Brenda Cooper, Russell D. Campbell, Shaharazahd Ehart
Do People Really Do That? 8:00 p.m. Evergreen 2
Why do
people have the kinks they
have? What makes dressing up
in a fur suit attractive to
some and horrifying to
others? Why do some people
worship feet while others
fetishize breasts or other
body parts? Why would
someone want to be tied up
and whipped or pretend
kidnapped? 18 + with ID
Mickey Schulz, Russell Harmon
Masquerade 8:00 p.m. Grand 2 & 3
Stunning
costumes, great performances
and so much more. Stay for
the half time show for
previews of all the latest
and greatest Movies from
Hollywood.
Trent Lum and a cast of thousands.
Queer Eye for the… Con Goer 8:00 p.m. Maxies Ballroom
Sure he's
dressed up like a gay sci-fi
character so why is he
checking out Xena's chest?
Oh wow, 7 of 9 is making out
with a girl?! But will she
make out with a Grrl or boi?
Between the costumes, booze
and sleep dep how can you
tell whose batting for what
team? EASY! Come to our
Queer Eye for the Con Goer
Mixer Saturday night in
Maxie's Ballroom! It's 21
and over and legal ID will
be required to join in the
fun and games. Enjoy a night
of speed dating, burlesque
by H.O.T, and LGBT/Alt.
friendly games! So pick your
hankie colors (we will have
hankie flagging decoder
cards) and join us for our
Queer Eye for the Con Goer
Mixer!
Laurie Reynolds
Reading: James C. Glass 8:30 p.m. Cascade 3
Viper of Portello
– A new novel of mine –
Rated PG/R
James C. Glass
Friends of Bill W. 9:00 p.m. Cascade 3
All About Agents 9:00 p.m. Cascade 4
Are they
necessary? How do you find
the right one? What do you
have to know to keep from
getting scammed, and how can
they actually protect you
(if you're lucky)?
Gordon Van Gelder, Jeff Carlson, Richelle Mead, Lizzy Shannon
Online Comics: The Next Continent 9:00 p.m. Cascade 7
The
freedoms and challenges of
making comics for the web.
Larry Lewis, Donna Barr
The Future of Gaming / Future of Game Design 9:00 p.m. Cascade 8
Join our
esteemed panel of Gaming
industry professionals in a
discussion of their views on
the current status of the
industry. How has it changed
in the past year or two?
Where is it going?
Mike Mearls, Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, Chris Pramas, Teeuwyn Woodruff, Jeremy Holcomb, Darrin Drader
Lazer Tag 9:00 p.m. Cascade 9 & 10
The third
and final night of lazer
tag. We have equipment for
use; it is compatible with
the Tiger Lazer Tag system,
not the Team Ops system. For
those players who are under
18, you must have a parent
or guardian present at the
arena. Lazer Tag is a live
action, NON-CONTACT sport.
Scott Perrin, Elizabeth Fellows
What's Entertainment?—A Look at the Future 9:00 p.m. Evergreen 1
Entertainment probably
started with oral
storytelling, followed by
plays and written stories.
The twentieth century saw
the rise of movies, radio,
television, and video games.
What's next? The "feelies"
from Brave New World? Aroma
symphonies? Digitally
created actors (oh, we
already have them…)? Some
perversion of virtual
reality? Our panelists have
come back from the future to
let us know.
Chris Nilsson, Phil Brugalette, Leo Roberts, Jön Johnson, Amanda Cherry
Everything You Wanted to Know About Alien Sexuality (but were afraid to ask) 9:00 p.m. Evergreen 2
Come
discuss the biological basis
for designing a three or
four gendered species. Learn
whether aliens can
interbreed with each other,
or with us. For that matter,
would they even want to?
Bring your questions and
opinions on all aspects of
Alien Sex.
Pat MacEwen, Annie Morton, Misty Marshall
Joss Whedon Sing-a-Long 9:00 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4
Join us
in singing songs written
about the universes of Joss
Whedon, including Buffy,
Angel, and Firefly.
We provide the words and
music. You provide the
enthusiasm and voice.
The Seattle Browncoats
Half Time and Awards 9:00 p.m. Grand 2 & 3
Keith Johnson
Broad Universe Rapid Fire Reading 10:00 p.m. Cascade 3
Group
reading by Broad Universe
members – Rated R
M.K. Hobson
The Movie Year In Review 10:00 p.m. Cascade 4
Since the
last Norwescon, we've seen
Iron Man, The Dark
Knight, Watchmen, and
many more. What worked, and
what didn't?
Leslie Howle, Phil Brugalette, Jön Johnson, Ben Andrews
Prints in a Recession 10:00 p.m. Cascade 5
How to
make the most out of your
art show market.
Michaela Eaves, John R. Gray III
Advanced BDSM 10:00 p.m. – Midnight Cascade 7 & 8
Ok, you
know about BDSM, you’ve even
engaged in play and perhaps
had a kinky relationship.
Where do you go from there?
Do you necessarily have to?
What is “Edge Play?” We’ll
explain all that and how to
do the edgier things safely
and sanely. 18+ ONLY with ID
Ogre Whiteside, Matt Bamberger, Russell Harmon, Mickey “Meowse” Phoenix, Mickey Schulz
Making Gothic-Lolita Mini Hats 10:00 p.m. Cascade 13
Come and
join us for a hands on
demonstration on how to
make, decorate, and wear
Gothic-Lolita mini hats.
Materials are provided so
you can wear your creation
when you're done, but space
is limited, so arrive early!
Alexia Roy, Elana Okrent, Elisabeth Van Every, Nicole Stavenau, Torrey Newcomb
Saturday Night Bardic Circle 10:00 p.m. Evergreen 3 & 4
Saturday
will be a Bardic Circle with
a unique twist to the
process.
Steven Dixon, Vixy & Tony
Poker Tournament Final Table 10:00 p.m. Rotunda 1
The
winners of all the
qualifying rounds will
compete to see who is
Norwescon's best poker
player. Oh, did we mention
there will be a prize for
the winner?
Mariah Johnson
Saturday Night Hoedown 10:30 p.m. Grand 2 & 3
This
ain't your parents' square
dance! Stomp your feet until
the cows come home to new
wave, alternative rock,
electronica, goth/industrial
and much more with DJ
mc300baud.
DJ mc3000baud
Wily Writers Presents: “Stories in the Dark” 11:00 p.m. Cascade 3
Let us
tell you a story. Experience
the magic of the Wily
Writers horror and dark
fantasy. Not just a reading,
this is an adventure!
(Stories contain extreme
violence, sex, and adult
situations. Samples at
www.wilywriters.com!)
Wily Writers
How much is too much? 11:00 p.m. Cascade 6
Is there
such a thing as too much sex
or gore in fiction?
Andrew Migliore, The Reverend En Fuego, Eric Morgret
Midnight Movie: The Gamers: Dorkness Rising 11:30 p.m. Evergreen 1 & 2
We've
waited a long time for this
2nd Gamers movie from the
"Dead Gentlemen" Folks. Now
the movie about the world's
most popular role playing
game comes to Norwescon.
This movie pokes fun at just
about every cliché in Gaming
including PC alignment
issues, High-charisma
seduction, and undead
turkeys?! It's also loaded
with cameos of some big
names in the gaming industry
and one of Norwescon's own
execs. So grab the Cheetos
and the Mountain Dew and
let's roll some dice with
the Gamers 2.
Barry Block
Midnight Horror Readings Midnight Cascade 3
I Didn't Know it Looked Like That! Midnight Cascade 13
What do
people tied up really look
like? What does being tied
up in different ways
actually feel like? Designed
for artists and authors to
come and see what people
tied up in different poses
look like, or if they’re
feeling brave, perhaps
volunteer to be tied up so
they can see what their
characters might feel when
kidnapped by ninjas. 18+
ONLY WITH ID
Matt Bamberger, Russell Harmon, Tightbound Tom