Complete (Tentative) Schedule

MisCon 26

Gizmo Make and Take (Crafts)

Fri 1:00 - 1:50 PM, (Kids' Workshop)
Pros and Guests: Jim Johnson, Joe Taylor (Quasijoe)

Ever wanted to scratch build a ray gun, chrono-manipulator, or dimensional rift-atron? Well, this is your chance. All materials are provided but feel free to bring your own old paper towel rolls, dish liquid caps and non-functioning VCRs.

Tin Foil Hats! (SpawnCon (kid stuff))

Fri 3:00 - 3:50 PM, (Kids' Workshop)
Pros and Guests: Justin Barba

Make your own "tin" foil hat (they're actually made of aluminium foil) to protect yourself from any mind control that might be left over from the last few years. This is open to kids and adults as well, although kids must be supervised.

Writers' Workshop Meet and Greet (Writing)

Fri 4:00 - 4:50 PM, (Great Hall)
Pros and Guests: Justin Barba, Margaret Bonham, Patricia Briggs, Diana Pharaoh Francis, James Glass, Andrea Howe, Joyce Reynolds-Ward, Parris ja Young
Moderator: Justin Barba

Participants and Critiquing Authors get together to meet and discuss how the workshop works. Open to anyone interested in the Writers' Workshop.

What the Heck is Going On? My Family Dragged Me Here! (Geek Discussion)

Fri 4:00 - 4:50 PM, (Small Prog.)
Pros and Guests: Melissa Barba, Amy Farrington

A place for significant others and family of con geeks to congregate with others who don't necessarily love fandom.

Coloring With Sarah (SpawnCon (kid stuff))

Fri 4:00 - 4:50 PM, (Kids' Workshop)
Pros and Guests: Sarah Fleming-Lovely

Come color for a while! We have Star Wars and Batman coloring books. This is a supervised event, but a parent still must be present.

Meet George Martin (Writing)

Fri 5:00 - 5:50 PM, (Great Hall)
Pros and Guests: CthulhuBob Lovely, George R. R. Martin
Moderator: CthulhuBob Lovely

Come meet George Martin, MisCon 26's Author Guest of Honor.

Fun with Playdough (SpawnCon (kid stuff))

Fri 6:00 - 6:50 PM, (Kids' Workshop)
Pros and Guests: Amy Farrington

Come play with playdough. This is a supervised event, but a parent must accompany their child.

Science Fiction Jeopardy (Miscellaneous)

Fri 6:00 - 8:50 PM, (Fireside)
Pros and Guests: Inge Saenz, Nat Saenz

Test your knowledge of Klingon mating rituals and Midichlorian life-cycles, crushing other nerds with your mighty knowledge of abstruse geekery.

Party Orientation (Party!)

Fri 6:00 - 6:50 PM, (Boardroom)
Pros and Guests: CthulhuBob Lovely, Gene Mealey, Nick Plantz

This is a required meeting for anyone who is throwing a room party at MisCon. It should only last 15 minutes and will go over the rules and regulations your party must follow.

Meet Kenneth Hite (Gaming)

Fri 7:00 - 7:50 PM, (Great Hall)
Pros and Guests: Kenneth Hite, CthulhuBob Lovely

Come meet Meet Kenneth Hite, MisCon 26's Gaming Guest of Honor.

Anime Trivia Contest (Geek Discussion)

Fri 7:00 - 7:50 PM, (The Dungeon)
Pros and Guests: Ben Donnelly

Think you know a lot about anime? Then come try your hand at the Anime Trivia Contest.

Opening Ceremonies (Geek Discussion)

Fri 8:00 - 8:50 PM, (Great Hall)
Pros and Guests: Justin Barba, John Bromley, Dragon Dronet, Kenneth Hite, CthulhuBob Lovely, George R. R. Martin, J.A. Pitts, William R. Warren
Moderator: CthulhuBob Lovely

Attend our opening ceremonies and watch CthulhuBob cry. Also find out what's happening at MisCon 26.

Cosplaying Book Characters (Costuming)

Fri 8:00 - 8:50 PM, (The Dungeon)
Pros and Guests: Elizabeth Stoops

Cosplaying Book Characters: Hint, don't rely on the cover!

Gameshow of Thrones (Gaming)

Fri 8:00 - 9:50 PM, (Gaming HQ)
Pros and Guests: Greg Schneider

Cersei Lannister, Eddard Stark, Daenerys Targaryen, Stannis Baratheon, and others will compete for the Iron Throne, game show style. And in the Gameshow of Thrones, you either win, or you die. Decide whether you want to vie for the throne - or just be the voice in the audience that guides the outcome.
Primary Players: 7
Secondary Players: Unlimited.

Doctor Who Trivia Cup 2012 (Geek Discussion)

Fri 9:00 - 9:50 PM, (Great Hall)
Pros and Guests: John Bromley
Moderator: John Bromley

A Doctor Who Trivia Cup, you say? Step out of your Tardis and come test your skills. Do you have what it takes to match trivia wits with other Whovians?

Face Painting With CthulhuJeni (SpawnCon (kid stuff))

Sat 10:00 - 10:50 AM, (Fireside)
Pros and Guests: Jennifer Fleming-Lovely

Come get your face painted by the fantastic and amazing CthulhuJeni!

Reading: C.J. Cherryh (Writing)

Sat 10:00 - 10:50 AM, (Boardroom)
Pros and Guests:

C. J. Cherryh will read an excerpt from one of her recent works.

Beginning Chainmaile (Crafts)

Sat 10:00 - 10:50 AM, (Small Prog.)
Pros and Guests: The SCA

A $3.00 fee applies to this panel to cover materials. Learn beginning Chainmaile with Lady Onora of the SCA, and take home your work as a sample.

Make the MisCon Movie! Day 2 (Video and Film Festival)

Sat 10:00 - 10:50 AM, (Small/Down)
Pros and Guests: James McGahee

The MisCon 25 Video Shoot continues. This is a production meeting for the continued filming of the MisCon short film.

Dr. Who What Where When. Why? (Geek Discussion)

Sat 10:00 - 10:50 AM, (The Dungeon)
Pros and Guests:

Come discuss Dr. Who. We still need panelists for this panel, so volunteer if you're qualified and interested

Writer's Workshop Great Hall (Writing)

Sat 11:00 - 1:50 PM, (Great Hall)
Pros and Guests: Justin Barba, Margaret Bonham, Patricia Briggs, Diana Pharaoh Francis, James Glass, Andrea Howe, Joyce Reynolds-Ward, Parris ja Young
Moderator: Justin Barba

MisCon's World Famous Writer's Workshop. Submit your writing to us a month before MisCon, show up at the hotel, and meet with our professional critiquing authors and editors.

Tin Foil Hats! (SpawnCon (kid stuff))

Sat 11:00 - 11:50 AM, (Kids' Workshop)
Pros and Guests: Amy Farrington

Another chance to make your own Tin Foil Hat (aluminium foil, actually) to protect yourself from any stray mind-control rays. Kids must be accompanied by a parent.

Alternative Medicine (Geek Discussion)

Sat 11:00 - 11:50 AM, (Small/Down)
Pros and Guests: Gail Glass, Inge Saenz

This is an opportunity to learn about various options for achieving and maintaining wellness.

The Elements of Horror (Geek Discussion)

Sat Noon - 12:50 PM, (Small Prog.)
Pros and Guests: John Goff, Kenneth Hite
Moderator: Kenneth Hite

How do you create a sense of fear in your story, game, or film?

Dragon Panel (Geek Discussion)

Sat Noon - 12:50 PM, (The Dungeon)
Pros and Guests: Dragon Dronet

Hollywood special effects master Dragon Dronet will update everyone on what he has been up to these days.

Reality is Realistic (Costuming)

Sat Noon - 12:50 PM, (Small/Down)
Pros and Guests: Elizabeth Stoops

Reality is Realistic: Characters and Clothing (Or, They can't do that in those clothes!)

Japanese Fairy Tales (Geek Discussion)

Sat 1:00 - 1:50 PM, (Small/Down)
Pros and Guests: Jonathan Crummett, Ben Donnelly

Discussion of Japanese Fairy Tales.

Reading: Jane Fancher (Writing)

Sat 1:00 - 1:50 PM, (Boardroom)
Pros and Guests:

Jane will be reading from one of her recent works.

Fun with Playdough (SpawnCon (kid stuff))

Sat 1:00 - 1:50 PM, (Kids' Workshop)
Pros and Guests: Sarah Fleming-Lovely

Guided playdough fun.

Psychology of Evil (Geek Discussion)

Sat 2:00 - 2:50 PM, (Small Prog.)
Pros and Guests: Joyce Reynolds-Ward, Brooke Stanley, Parris ja Young
Moderator: Joyce Reynolds-Ward

What does it take for someone to be or do evil things? We'll look at evil from a psychological, neurological, and non-scientific standpoints.

Reading: Josh Wagner (Writing)

Sat 2:00 - 2:50 PM, (Boardroom)
Pros and Guests: Josh Wagner

Josh will read from one of his recent works.

Miskatonic Veil University (Belly Dance Workshop) (Performing Arts)

Sat 2:00 - 3:50 PM, (The Dungeon)
Pros and Guests: The Sultana Dancers

MISKATONIC VEIL UNIVERSITY: Disclaimer – this veil dance is called Miskatonic and has no connection or association whatsoever to any of the elder gods, nor will non-participating bystanders be sacrificed to them. Really. Sparky is bringing a supply of veils to loan out if you don’t have one of your own, and she hopes you will drop what you’re doing and come running to learn this veil choreography she created especially for MisCon 25. And if you don’t want to come to this workshop . . . well, Cthulhu does like the odd sacrifice or two! Weather permitting, this panel may move outdoors into the picnic area.

Fight Demo (Fight Demo or Class)

Sat 2:00 - 3:50 PM, (Picnic Area)
Pros and Guests: Dragon Dronet, Chad Volpe

Dragon Dronet, Chad Volpe, and Steel Master Jess and his team fight.

CthulhuBob Reads Winnie the Pooh (SpawnCon (kid stuff))

Sat 3:00 - 3:50 PM, (Kids' Workshop)
Pros and Guests: CthulhuBob Lovely

CthulhuBob will read Winnie the Pooh out loud. Originally Darth Vader was going to do this, but they blew up the Death Star and he couldn't make it this year.

Reading: M.H. Bonham (Writing)

Sat 3:00 - 3:50 PM, (Boardroom)
Pros and Guests: Margaret Bonham

M.H. Bonham will read from one of her current works.

George R.R. Martin Q and A (Geek Discussion)

Sat 3:00 - 3:50 PM, (Great Hall)
Pros and Guests: Justin Barba, George R. R. Martin
Moderator: Justin Barba

George will answer questions posed by a moderator and from the audience.

Coloring With Tiffany. (SpawnCon (kid stuff))

Sat 4:00 - 4:50 PM, (Kids' Workshop)
Pros and Guests: Sarah Fleming-Lovely, Tiffany Toland

Come color and draw with artist Tiffany Toland. This is open to both kids and adults, but a parent must be present with their kid.

Shoot the Knight (Fight Demo or Class)

Sat 5:00 - 5:50 PM, (Picnic Area)
Pros and Guests: Realms of Avalon

Come experience the joy Dark Ages peasants felt by filling a knight full of arrows. (Ours are padded, by the way -- the arrows, not the knights.)

Get in Front of the Green Screen (Art)

Sat 5:00 - 5:50 PM, (The Dungeon)
Pros and Guests: Justin Barba, Jonathan Crummett, CthulhuBob Lovely

Come stand before the Green Screen and have your picture taken. Then later, Photoshop Wizard Jonathan Crummett will modify it into a great piece of custom art and put it up on Facebook for the world to see.

Reading: Kid's Stories (SpawnCon (kid stuff))

Sat 6:00 - 6:50 PM, (Kids' Workshop)
Pros and Guests: Justin Barba

We will read some interesting fantasy kids' stories.

Film Festival Audience Awards (Video and Film Festival)

Sat 7:00 - 8:50 PM, (Fireside)
Pros and Guests: Dan Lehn

Help determine the Audience Award Winner in the MisCon 26 Film Festival.

Costume Contest Prep (Costuming)

Sat 7:00 - 7:50 PM, (Great Hall)
Pros and Guests: Lisa Williams

Costume Contest Participants and Judges (Only) will prepare for the Costume Contest, which will begin at 8:00.

Reading: Diana Pharaoh Francis (Writing)

Sat 7:00 - 7:50 PM, (Boardroom)
Pros and Guests: Diana Pharaoh Francis

Diana will be reading from one of her recent works.

Costume Contest (Costuming)

Sat 8:00 - 8:50 PM, (Great Hall)
Pros and Guests: Dragon Dronet, Gail Glass, Lisa Williams
Moderator: Lisa Williams

MisCon's Costume Contest! Participants will show off their costumes to our panel of judges and the audience.

3rd Annual MisCon Drag/Burlesque Show (Costuming)

Sat 9:00 - 10:50 PM, (Great Hall)
Pros and Guests:

Drag queens and burlesque performers will put on a fairy-themed show.

Dragon and Chad in Concert (Performing Arts)

Sat 9:00 - 10:50 PM, (The Dungeon)
Pros and Guests: Dragon Dronet, Chad Volpe

An opportunity to see Dragon Dronet and Chad Volpe live in concert. That's right. They're not just "pretty boys" with swords. They're also musicians.

MisCon Room Party (Party!)

Sat 10:00 - 11:50 PM, (Small Prog.)
Pros and Guests:

Come have fun, drink some CthulhuGoo, MisContonic,and dance to the music of the Dark Dreams people in the Great Hall next door.

Party! (Party!)

Sat 11:00 - 11:50 PM, (Great Hall)
Pros and Guests:

The Dark Dreams crew will rock your socks off in the Great Hall while the room parties fire up.

Coloring With Sarah (SpawnCon (kid stuff))

Sun 10:00 - 10:50 AM, (Kids' Workshop)
Pros and Guests: Sarah Fleming-Lovely

Come color with Sarah. Like all other conspawn events, kids must be accompanied by an adult.

Barbeque with Medieval Lawn Games, Fencing, Shooting the Knight!, and Fun! (Party!)

Sun 11:00 - 2:50 PM, (Picnic Area)
Pros and Guests: Realms of Avalon , Justin Barba, John Bromley, CthulhuBob Lovely, The SCA

Join us in the Picnic Area for some BBQ and great entertainment, featuring medieval lawn games with the Realms of Avalon folks, SCA fun, and music courtesy of the Dark Dreams crew!

Writer's Workshop Wrap Up (Writing)

Sun Noon - 12:50 PM, (Small/Down)
Pros and Guests: Justin Barba

Writer's Workshop Participants Only. This is an opportunity for the submitters to the Writer's Workshop to meet after the workshop and discuss one another's submissions and critiques without the critiquing authors.

Science Fiction in Academia (Geek Discussion)

Sun Noon - 12:50 PM, (The Dungeon)
Pros and Guests: Ben Donnelly, James Glass
Moderator: James Glass

What place does science fiction have in academia?

World of Yarncraft Year 2 (Crafts)

Sun Noon - 12:50 PM, (Great Hall)
Pros and Guests: Amy Farrington, Andrea Howe, Connie Thomson
Moderator: Amy Farrington

Have you ever gazed longingly at Dr. Who's scarf and thought, "I bet I could make one of those"? Or created a plushie beholder to keep you company at the game table? You're not the only one! Join your fellow geeky knitters and crocheters to discuss the crafty inspiration that our favorite geek pastimes provide. Feel free to bring your latest project and work as we talk. Show-and-tell is welcome and encouraged!

Reading: Parris ja Young (Writing)

Sun Noon - 12:50 PM, (Boardroom)
Pros and Guests: Parris ja Young

Parris will be reading from one of her latest works.

The Costumer and the World Wide Web (Costuming)

Sun Noon - 12:50 PM, (Small Prog.)
Pros and Guests: Elizabeth Stoops

The Costumer and the World Wide Web: Buying supplies on the internet.

Medieval Riddles (Geek Discussion)

Sun 1:00 - 1:50 PM, (Small Prog.)
Pros and Guests: Realms of Avalon , Josie Beaudoin

Come try your hand at some classic medieval riddles.

Kid Panel (SpawnCon (kid stuff))

Sun 2:00 - 2:50 PM, (Kids' Workshop)
Pros and Guests:

Tracking 101 (Geek Discussion)

Sun 2:00 - 2:50 PM, (Boardroom)
Pros and Guests: Clay Cooper

Learn how to follow human tracks. This panel will meet indoors, then will move outside.

Kids' Gizmo Make and Take (SpawnCon (kid stuff))

Sun 3:00 - 3:50 PM, (Kids' Workshop)
Pros and Guests: Jim Johnson, Joe Taylor (Quasijoe)

Joe and Jim will help a group of kids build some sort of creative monstrosity. Parents, please use discretion and, if your children are under 12, you must be in attendance at all times.

Fight Demo (Fight Demo or Class)

Sun 3:00 - 3:50 PM, (Picnic Area)
Pros and Guests: Dragon Dronet, Chad Volpe

Belly Dance Workshop in the Great Hall (Performing Arts)

Sun 3:00 - 4:50 PM, (Great Hall)
Pros and Guests: The Sultana Dancers

Learn how to Belly Dance from the Sultana Dancers. This panel may move outdoors if the weather is good.

Reading: Patricia Briggs (Writing)

Sun 4:00 - 4:50 PM, (Boardroom)
Pros and Guests: Patricia Briggs

Patty will be reading from one of her recent works.

What's New In Science (Geek Discussion)

Sun 5:00 - 5:50 PM, (The Dungeon)
Pros and Guests: James Glass

James Glass will discuss what's new in science this year.

Art Auction Prep. (Art)

Sun 5:00 - 5:50 PM, (Great Hall)
Pros and Guests: Heidi Carstens, Keith Seyffarth

Art Auction Preparation. The room is closed as the Art Chair and volunteers prepare for the MisCon Art Auction.

Fun with Playdough (SpawnCon (kid stuff))

Sun 5:00 - 5:50 PM, (Kids' Workshop)
Pros and Guests: Sarah Fleming-Lovely

Come play with Playdough. This is a supervised event, but a parent must accompany their child. Supplies provided.

Art Auction (Art)

Sun 6:00 - 9:50 PM, (Great Hall)
Pros and Guests: Justin Barba, Heidi Carstens, Sarah Fleming-Lovely, CthulhuBob Lovely, Keith Seyffarth
Moderator: CthulhuBob Lovely

Come bid on your favorite piece from the Art Show. The auction will run until everything has gone up for bid, which could be really late. Like midnight.

Medieval Board Games (Gaming)

Sun 7:00 - 10:50 PM, (Fireside)
Pros and Guests: Realms of Avalon

The Realms of Avalon folks will entertain you old school style. Really, really, old school.

Whedon-verse Trivia! (Geek Discussion)

Sun 7:00 - 7:50 PM, (The Dungeon)
Pros and Guests: Andrea Howe

Join the Seattle Browncoats for their patented Whedonverse Trivia Game (all things Buffy, Firefly, etc). You might even win a prize.

Anime Music Videos (Video and Film Festival)

Sun 9:00 - 10:50 PM, (The Dungeon)
Pros and Guests: Ben Donnelly

Ben Donnelly will amaze and entertain with various anime music videos.

Make the MisCon Movie! Day 3 (Video and Film Festival)

Sun 10:00 - 10:50 PM, (Video)
Pros and Guests: James McGahee

Watch the crazy movie made throughout the convention.

Coloring With Sarah (SpawnCon (kid stuff))

Mon 10:00 - 10:50 AM, (Kids' Workshop)
Pros and Guests: Sarah Fleming-Lovely

Come color with Sarah. Parents must accompany their kids.

Reading: Patricia Briggs (Writing)

Mon 11:00 - 11:50 AM, (Boardroom)
Pros and Guests: Patricia Briggs

Patricia Briggs will be reading from one of her recent works.

Time Traveling Through Communication (Geek Discussion)

Mon 11:00 - 11:50 AM, (The Dungeon)
Pros and Guests: Clay Cooper

Description to come

Fun with Playdough (SpawnCon (kid stuff))

Mon Noon - 12:50 PM, (Kids' Workshop)
Pros and Guests: Sarah Fleming-Lovely

Playdough Fun, day 3. A parent must accompany their kids.

Closing Ceremonies (Geek Discussion)

Mon 3:00 - 3:50 PM, (Great Hall)
Pros and Guests: CthulhuBob Lovely
Moderator: CthulhuBob Lovely

Come see CthulhuBob cry for joy and catch a sneak peek at what’s in store for you next year at MisCon 27 May 2013.

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