Complete (Tentative) Schedule
MisCon 34
Friday Schedule for MisCon 34
- Signing Queue (Meet & Greet/Signing)
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Fri 10:00 - 10:50 AM, (Signing Zone)
Pros and Guests:Line up here for a big famous author's signing starting at 10a
- Meet the Artists (Art, Geek Discussion)
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Fri 2:00 - 2:50 PM, (Dragon Pavilion)
Pros and Guests: John Barba, Rob Carlos, Brenda Carre, Vandy Hall, Nikki Rossignol, Jeff SturgeonHere's your first opportunity to meet and hang out with MisCon 34's artists. You can talk art, ask questions, have a cup of coffee (or something stronger), get things signed, whatever you want. Just come hang out.
- The Work of Dan Dos Santos (Art)
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Fri 3:00 - 3:50 PM, (Ballroom C)
Pros and Guests: Dan Dos SantosA look into the work of Artist GoH Dan Dos Santos.
- Costuming Panel (Costuming)
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Fri 3:00 - 3:50 PM, (Yellowstone)
Pros and Guests: - Intro to Sewing (Costuming)
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Fri 3:00 - 4:50 PM, (Patio Tent)
Pros and Guests:Tips, tricks, & basics to help you get started on those sewing projects you have always wanted to do but didn't know where to start.
- Film Festival Day 1: Horror (Video and Film Festival)
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Fri 5:00 - 6:50 PM, (Ballroom B)
Pros and Guests:Watch the best of MisCon 34's International Film Festival's Horror film shorts submissions.
- Medieval Dairy: The Cows Year 2 (Geek Discussion)
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Fri 6:00 - 6:50 PM, (Ballroom C)
Pros and Guests:Description to come
- Costume Parade (Costuming)
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Fri 6:00 - 6:50 PM, (Open Green)
Pros and Guests: Eekie and Snow Cosplay , John Barba, Jim Butcher, Clay Cooper (Ol Scratch), Cale PatenaudeCome in costume (or not) and join us for a brief stroll around downtown Missoula to ring in the start of MisCon and announce to the usual inhabitants of our fair city that we've arrived! We're going to walk down Higgins Street to Broadway, cross the street, then head back along Higgins and through Caras Park back to the hotel for opening ceremonies.
- Opening Ceremonies (Geek Discussion, Performing Arts)
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Fri 7:00 - 7:50 PM, (Dragon Pavilion)
Pros and Guests: Justin Barba, Jim Butcher, Dan Dos Santos, Becky Harouz, Charlaine HarrisJoin our GoHs at MisCon 34's Opening Ceremonies and find out what's going on throughout the weekend. Put on a costume, attend discussion panels, hit the art show, and play a few games.
- Cheeky Geeky Vaudeville Show! (Performing Arts)
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Fri 9:00 - 10:50 PM, (Ballroom B)
Pros and Guests: Cheeky Geeky VaudevilleMisCon is proud to be hosting another stellar performance by our friends the Cheeky Geeky Vaudeville! CGV is a collaboration of talent paying homage to fandom with skits, live music, belly dance, performance pieces and comedy, featuring new faces and some special guests from Missoula's Drag Community!
Be advised: some language and themes could be questionable for younger audiences.
Saturday Schedule for MisCon 34
- Artists' Corner (Art)
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Sat 11:00 - 12:50 PM, (Atrium)
Pros and Guests: John Barba, Rob Carlos, Vandy Hall, Nikki Rossignol, Jeff SturgeonHang out with some of MisCon's artists as they draw, paint, or play around with whatever catches their interest. Want to bring your own art materials and make your own stuff? Please do. Want to ask questions about anything art-related? Now is your chance. Just want to eat a sandwich and watch Rob Carlos draw some awesome dragons? Come have a seat. This is an informal hangout session--come and go as you like, or drop in for a few minutes between panels.
- How to Lose Your Tail (Geek Discussion, Writing)
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Sat 11:00 - 11:50 AM, (Ballroom C)
Pros and Guests: Clay Cooper (Ol Scratch)
Moderator: Clay Cooper (Ol Scratch)Are sneaky bad guys following you around the carnival? If they are, come here and learn how to get rid of them.
- Costuming Panel (Costuming)
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Sat 11:00 - 11:50 AM, (Yellowstone)
Pros and Guests: - First Page Idol a.k.a. Live Action Slush Pile (Writing)
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Sat 11:00 - 12:50 PM, (Ballroom B)
Pros and Guests: Andrea Howe, Patrick Swenson, Krista WallaceJoin us for MisCon's annual First Page Idol! Here's how it works: Hand in the FIRST PAGE of your story at the start of the panel. Pages will be randomly chosen and read aloud. Our panelists will indicate when, had the submission come across their desk, they'd stop reading and tell us why. Submissions will be anonymous and will not be returned. (All submissions may not be read).
- Anime Panel (Pop Culture Chat)
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Sat 11:00 - 11:50 AM, (Rocket Tent)
Pros and Guests: - The Paranormal II (Geek Discussion)
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Sat Noon - 12:50 PM, (Ballroom C)
Pros and Guests: Bozeman ParanormalWerewolves & Bigfoots & Ghosts, oh my! Join the Bozeman Paranormal Group for a discussion on reported paranormal sightings in Montana. Attendees are encouraged to share their own experiences.
- Inferno 201: Fire Behavior For Gamers and Writers (Geek Discussion)
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Sat 1:00 - 1:50 PM, (Ballroom B)
Pros and Guests:How does fire actually behave? Learn from expert Admiral Nelson as he explains how to make your game or writing more realistic.
- Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Pop Culture Chat)
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Sat 1:00 - 1:50 PM, (Monster Tent)
Pros and Guests: Justin Barba, Mary Beth Horvath, Lee Stahl
Moderator: Mary Beth HorvathA discussion of the hit cartoon. Why do we love this show? Let's talk about what works and what doesn't.
- Art Demo: (Art)
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Sat 1:00 - 1:50 PM, (Atrium)
Pros and Guests: - Agent or Not? (Writing)
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Sat 2:00 - 2:50 PM, (Rocket Tent)
Pros and Guests: Diana Pharaoh Francis (Di), James Glass, Joyce Reynolds-Ward
Moderator: James GlassDo you need an agent to break into publishing? Learn how it works from professionals with different publishing backgrounds.
- Punctuation and Grammar (Writing)
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Sat 3:00 - 3:50 PM, (Monster Tent)
Pros and Guests: Andrea Howe, Esther Jones, Frog Jones, Krista Wallace
Moderator: Andrea HoweWanna disskess evereethin bout punctuatshen en gramr? Come yer down to the Monstr Tint and git r goin.
- Artist Pictionary (Art)
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Sat 3:00 - 3:50 PM, (Atrium)
Pros and Guests: Jean Carlos, Rob Carlos, Vandy Hall, Nikki Rossignol, Jeff Sturgeon
Moderator: Jean CarlosWatch our artists play a vicious game of Pictionary against each other.
- Film Festival Night 2: Sci-fi (Video and Film Festival)
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Sat 5:00 - 6:50 PM, (Ballroom B)
Pros and Guests:Watch the best of MisCon 34's International Film Festival's science fiction films submissions.
- Family Feud: MisCon Edition (Party!)
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Sat 6:00 - 7:50 PM, (Dragon Pavilion)
Pros and Guests: Clay Cooper (Ol Scratch)
Moderator: Clay Cooper (Ol Scratch)We'll play some Family Feud, hosted by none other than Clay Cooper. More details to come.
Sunday Schedule for MisCon 34
- Scribble Showdown (Art)
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Sun 1:00 - 1:50 PM, (Atrium)
Pros and Guests:Description to follow.
- Jeff Sturgeon Art Demo (Art)
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Sun 2:00 - 2:50 PM, (Atrium)
Pros and Guests: Jeff SturgeonWatch artist Jeff Sturgeon work on whatever medium he chooses.
- Costume Contest: Journeyman (Costuming)
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Sun 3:00 - 3:50 PM, (Patio Tent)
Pros and Guests: Chris Blazer, Erika Noble (Eekie), Lacy Zee (Vox Moxxi)Contestants in the Journeyman Category should report to the tent at this time for judging.
- Artist Collaboration (Art)
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Sun 3:00 - 3:50 PM, (Ballroom B)
Pros and Guests: Rob Carlos, Vandy Hall, Nikki Rossignol, Jeff SturgeonJoin our artists as they get together and create a unique piece of art.
- Costume Contest: Master (Costuming)
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Sun 4:00 - 4:50 PM, (Patio Tent)
Pros and Guests: Chris Blazer, Erika Noble (Eekie), Lacy Zee (Vox Moxxi)Contestants in the Master Category should report to the tent at this time for judging.
- Spotlight: SpoCon (Geek Discussion)
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Sun 4:00 - 4:50 PM, (Spotlight)
Pros and Guests:Meet with members of SpoCon to discuss their convention!
- What's New In Science (Geek Discussion)
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Sun 5:00 - 5:50 PM, (Rocket Tent)
Pros and Guests: James Glass
Moderator: James GlassOur scientists will discuss what's new in science this year.
- Suspicious Character (Art)
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Sun 5:00 - 5:50 PM, (Ballroom C)
Pros and Guests: Rob Carlos, Charlaine Harris
Moderator: Rob CarlosCome watch author Guest of Honor Charlaine Harris describe one of her characters to artist Rob Carlos. Rob will work up a portrait of the character right before your eyes.
- Costume Contest Staging Area (Costuming)
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Sun 5:00 - 6:50 PM, (Patio Tent)
Pros and Guests:Costume Contest participants will stage in this area.
- Costume Contest (Costuming)
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Sun 6:00 - 6:50 PM, (Dragon Pavilion)
Pros and Guests: Erika Noble (Eekie), Lacy Zee (Vox Moxxi)MisCon's Costume Contest! Participants will show off their costumes and awards will be given for the best as well as the winners in our new categories.
- Art Auction Prep. (Art)
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Sun 6:00 - 6:50 PM, (Ballroom C)
Pros and Guests:Art Auction Preparation. The room is closed as the Art Show Director and volunteers prepare for the Art Auction.
- Art Auction (Art)
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Sun 7:00 - 8:50 PM, (Ballroom C)
Pros and Guests:Come bid on your favorite piece from the Art Show. Start bidding wars with your friends and support your favorite artists. Don't make them take their art home with them.
- Film Festival: Favorites from M34 (Video and Film Festival)
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Sun 8:00 - 9:50 PM, (Ballroom B)
Pros and Guests:
Monday Schedule for MisCon 34
- Closing Ceremonies (Geek Discussion)
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Mon 3:00 - 3:50 PM, (Dragon Pavilion)
Pros and Guests: Justin Barba, Clay Cooper (Ol Scratch), Dan Dos Santos, Becky Harouz, Charlaine HarrisFinish out MisCon 34 in style, and catch a sneak peek at what's in store for you next year at MisCon 35.
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