March 31 - April 2, 2006 :: Ramada Limited
:: Blacksburg, VA 24060
A Convention Celebrating the Arts of Science Fiction and Fantasy
Featuring Special Guests: Holly Lisle
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Schedule of Events:
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House on Haunted Hill15:00-16:15, 102 - Video (1959) Five diverse people are invited to a 'haunted house' party. They are offered $10,000 each by an eccentric millionaire and his wife to spend the night in a house with a murderous past. Open 15:00-17:00, 114 - Children Artist Check-In 16:00-18:00, Art Show Spiel Gaming 16:00-19:00, Vicker's Switch Open 16:00-21:00, Dealers Room Little Shop of Horrors 16:15-18:00, 102 - Video (1985)Seymour, an orphan and a nerd, is taken in and given a job by Mr. Mushnik, the owner of a run down Florists in the seedy part of town. Seymour spends his time doing menial tasks and dreaming of the shop assistant, Audrey. One day, just after an eclipse of the Sun, Seymour discovers a strange plant. He buys it and names is Audrey II. While caring for Audrey II, Seymour discovers the plant's rather unique appetite. The plant grows and grows, as does Seymour's infatuation for Audrey, but who will get her first? FEED ME! Trigun 1-4 17:00-18:45, 110 - Anime Opening Ceremonies 18:00-18:30, Main Programming Join us at this welcoming celebration as we begin a full weekend of exciting events! Any important announcements will be made here, so please stop by to make sure you have the latest information about gaming, panels, and scheduling. Open 18:00-21:00, Art Show MST3K -- Revenge of the Creature 18:00-19:45, 102 - Video Weird Monster Escapes! Terror Seizes City! ...a woman's beauty the lure for his dangerous desires! Except funnier. Open 18:00-19:00, 114 - Children Meet the Guests 18:30-19:00, Main Programming Take a moment to come meet our Guests of Honor, so you'll know who to keep an eye out for in Con Suite! Featuring: Holly Lisle, Ron Jarrell, Diana Stein, Keith Brinegar Hellsing OVA 18:45-19:30, 110 - Anime Spiel: Descent: Journeys In the Dark 19:00-23:00, Vicker's Switch An Hour with Holly Lisle 19:00-20:00, Main Programming Come meet our Author Guest of Honor and find out about the Pivotal Role of Chickens in Fantasy and SF! (What, you didn't know about the importance of chickens? Well, come to the panel!) Featuring: Holly Lisle Art Presentation 19:00-20:00, John Henry RPGA Slot 1 19:00-23:00, Pullman Room - RPGA GEO5-IS3 An Echo in the Darkness (Living Greyhawk - D&D 3.5) By Chad Clary. A time of relative quiet in the Dim has given the Order of Shining Beacons hope as they continue to wage their war against the forces of the Shadow Dragon. Not all of the efforts of the Beacons take place on the field of battle or against foes conquered by force of arms. A Grand Duchy of Geoff regional introductory adventure for first level characters only and Part One of the Cycle of Darkened Mirrors. GEO5-IS4 Wagon Wheels (Living Greyhawk - D&D 3.5) By Chrism Kronick and Allen Sutton. It was supposed to be a simple carriage ride back home. Then the rain and fog come and soon you find yourself stranded at a farmer’s house. The farm’s cow seems to have wandered off and out of the kindness of your heart you agree to look for it for them the next morning. Who knew finding a cow would be this hard? A One round Geoff Introductory adventure for first level characters only. Airship Daedalus LARP Opening Ceremonies 19:00-19:30, Pullman Room - Clix Those Who Hunt Elves 1-4 19:30-21:15, 110 - Anime Paranoia XP -- 19:30-23:30, Pullman Room - Clix Dracula 19:45-21:00, 102 - Video (1931) Bela Lugosi in his most famous role as the worlds most famous vampire. An Hour with Ron Jarrell 20:00-21:00, Main Programming Find out what makes Ron tick as we spend an hour with our Fan Guest of Honor. Fnords welcome. Featuring: Ron Jarrell Appalachian Gothic 20:00-21:00, John Henry Technicon Guest Jerry Conner Presents this, the first in an ongoing series of Twilight Zone-like films set in the Appalachian Mountains. Featuring: Jerry Conner The Mummy 21:00-23:15, 102 - Video In 1921 a field expedition in Egypt discovers the mummy of ancient Egyptian prince Im-Ho-Tep, who was condemned and buried alive for sacrilege. Also found in the tomb is the Scroll of Thoth, which can bring the dead back to life. One night a young member of the expedition reads the Scroll out loud, and then goes insane, realizing that he has brought Im-Ho-Tep back to life. Ten years later, disguised as a modern Egyptian, the mummy attempts to reunite with his lost love, an ancient princess who has been reincarnated into a beautiful young woman. Amateur & Independent Film Festival 21:00-23:00, John Henry Come enjoy a discussion of producing films on a tiny budget, see a presentation of some local independently-made films, or exhibit your own! Sex in Sci-Fi: The Line Between Not Enough and Too Much 21:00-22:00, Main Programming Opening our block of adult-only programming is a discussion on sex and sexuality in speculative fiction. What is the line between advancing the plot and fulfilling the lurid desires of the readers? Does overuse of sex in a genre weaken the ability of the genre to be taken seriously? Our panel will tackle these and other questions. Full Metal Panic: The Second Raid 1-4 21:15-22:45, 110 - Anime Realism in Erotic Art 22:00-23:00, Main Programming What makes art erotic for people? What sort of tropes tend to be popular in various artistic subgenres? What *are* those subgenres? We've gathered a group of artists experienced in erotic art to have a candid discussion on erotic art. (Note: This is an adult-only panel; no one under 18 years of age will be allowed entry.) AMV Hell 22:45-00:15, 110 - Anime Spiel Gaming 23:00-12:00, Vicker's Switch Ron's Trailer Park 23:00-00:00, John Henry Come see a smattering of trailers, complete with commentary from presenter, FanGoH Ron. Polyamory 23:00-00:00, Main Programming The Good, The Bad, and The Stories - Come hear about the triumphs, the disasters, and the everyday practicalities of the poly lifestyle. Bring some of the questions you've always wanted to ask! All adults are welcome, whether polyamorous or not. (Note: This is an adult-only panel; no one under 18 years of age will be allowed entry.) Futurama -- The Honking 23:15-23:45, 102 - Video Everdream 23:30-02:30, Pullman Room - Clix Open D&D D20 3.5 Campaign hosted by John Cettin Bubba Ho-Tep 23:45-01:30, 102 - Video (2002)The King of Rock vs. The King of the Dead Saturday Events: BDSM00:00-02:00, Main Programming Don't Be Scared of Being Bound - We'll demonstrate, live, several bondage techniques from the simple to the exotic. Our demonstrators will also discuss safety issues and smart practices for keeping things fun. Satisfy your curiosity! All adults are welcome, whether kinky or not. (Note: This is an adult-only panel; no one under 18 years of age will be allowed entry.) ***UPDATED**** Ron Du Jour 00:00-01:00, John Henry See a plethora of sites from the internet! Marvel at funny antedotes from the digial age! See wonders! See comedy! See things that make you say, "huh?" All brought to you by Ron, Keeper of a Hard Drive Too Large. Vampire Princess Miyu 00:15-01:45, 110 - Anime The Simpsons -- Treehouse of Horror V 01:30-02:00, 102 - Video Neon Genesis Evangelion 01:45-03:30, 110 - Anime Saiyuki 03:30-05:15, 110 - Anime Blood+ 05:15-06:45, 110 - Anime Trinity Blood 06:45-08:30, 110 - Anime Scooby Doo on Zombie Island 08:00-09:30, 102 - Video (1998)Scooby and the gang visit Zombie Island, where they find themselves menaced by the ghost of Moonscar the pirate and the island's most infamous inhabits--Zombies!! Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan 08:30-10:15, 110 - Anime Open 09:00-19:00, Art Show Open 09:00-18:00, Dealers Room RPGA Slot 2 09:00-13:00, Pullman Room - RPGA {Fey Track #1} GEO5-IS3 Grace as Pure as Snow (Living Greyhawk - D&D 3.5) By Eric Menge and Diane Hazlett. Somewhere off on a far horizon, a princess quests through Faerie. The foretelling of the Weirds called her and bid her take this journey To find three things within the feylands and bring the lost to light: Grace as pure as snow, love as bright as blood, and sorrow as deep as night. The druids bestowed two gifts upon Calisse to help her on her quest: An Old Lore guide who's walked the faerie trods which know no east nor west, The other is the Delicate Knife with its flawless, crystal blade That three times will cut the air itself and summon heroes to her aid. A Grand Duchy of Geoff regional introductory adventure for 1st level characters only and Verse One of the Song of Three Summonings. {Gnome Track #1} GEO5-IS2 Heroes Never Die (Living Greyhawk - D&D 3.5) By Peter Deschere & Peter Fitzpatrick. Nestled snuggly into the Stark Mounds the gnomes have long held their own against the Giants, using their natural abilities and cunning to protect themselves from the onslaught. A new threat has arisen, however, and a call for the heroes of old has been reissued. A Grand Duchy of Geoff regional introductory adventure for 1st level characters only. Verse One of the Song of the Ashwood Avengers. Construction Zone: Legos, Duplos, Kinex 09:00-10:00, 114 - Children Wallace & Gromit -- Curse of the Were-Rabbit 09:30-11:00, 102 - Video (2005) It's 'vege-mania' in Wallace and Gromit's neighborhood, and our two enterprising chums are cashing in with their humane pest-control outfit, "Anti-Pesto." With only days to go before the annual Giant Vegetable Competition, business is booming, but Wallace & Gromit are finding out that running a "humane" pest control outfit has its drawbacks as their West Wallaby Street home fills to the brim with captive rabbits. Suddenly, a huge, mysterious, veg-ravaging "beast" begins attacking the town's sacred vegetable plots at night, and the competition hostess, Lady Tottington, commissions Anti-Pesto to catch it and save the day. Lying in wait, however, is Lady Tottington's snobby suitor, Victor Quartermaine, who'd rather shoot the beast and secure the position of local hero-not to mention Lady Tottingon's hand in marriage. With the fate of the competition in the balance, Lady Tottington is eventually forced to allow Victor to hunt down the vegetable chomping marauder. Little does she know that Victor's real intent could have dire consequences for her ...and our two heroes. Stage Costuming vs. Hall Costuming 10:00-11:00, Main Programming "Stage" costumes are the pieces used for masquerades and costume calls. "Hall" costumes are those meant for mingling with others in costume, such as in a costume ball or themeatic faire. What are the differences between the two? How does one go about designing one vs. the other? We've rounded up some of Technicon's premire costumers to show you how to dress up for both situations. HeroClix and Mechwarrior Tournaments 10:00-11:00, Pullman Room - Clix MechWarrior Constructed EventID 576953 HeroClix Unrestricted EventID 581434 Bring your Clix and join in the fun! Intro to RPGA Gaming 10:00-11:00, John Henry Come learn about the RPGA and find out how you can be involved in the fun! Painting with Water Colors 10:00-11:00, 114 - Children Karin 10:15-11:45, 110 - Anime Belly Dance Workshop 11:00-13:00, Main Programming Come join Amira and Bambi and learn how to bellydance. All experience levels from lots to none at all are welcome! The Wolf Man 11:00-12:15, 102 - Video (1941)Upon the death of his brother, Larry Talbot returns from America to his ancestral home in Wales. He visits a gypsy camp with village girl Jenny Williams, who is attacked by Bela, a gypsy who has turned into a werewolf. Larry kills the werewolf but is bitten during the fight. Bela's mother tells him that this will cause him to become a werewolf at each full moon. Larry confesses his plight to his unbelieving father, Sir John, who then joins the villagers in a hunt for the wolf. Larry, transformed by the full moon, heads for the forest and a fateful meeting with both Sir John and Gwen. Tom Kratman Reading: Yellow Eyes 11:00-12:00, John Henry Come hear local author Tom Kratman read an excerpt from his newest PosVerse book, Yellow Eyes. Goos and Slimes 11:00-12:00, 114 - Children Tenchi GXP 1-4 11:45-13:30, 110 - Anime Spiel: Orcs At the Gates 12:00-14:00, Vicker's Switch Webcomic Panel 12:00-13:00, John Henry Come, meet our webcomic artists and writers. Find out how they do what they do. Bring your questions (or the penguins won’t be happy!). Last Man on Earth 12:15-13:45, 102 - Video (1964)Dr. Robert Morgan (Vincent Price) is the only survivor of a devastating world-wide plague due to a mysterious immunity he acquired to the bacterium while working in Central America years ago. He is all alone now...or so it seems. As night falls, plague victims begin to leave their graves, part of a hellish undead army that''s thirsting for blood...his! MMORPG Mixer 13:00-14:00, Main Programming Have a favorite massively multiplayer online game, but wish you had more local friends on your server and in your guild? Come meet other gamers while at Technicon, and exchange tricks, tactics, and favorite servers. Getting Yourself Published 13:00-14:00, John Henry Are you a writer? Want to know what to do to get your work published in that magazine? Want your novel to go public? Come talk to the pros and find out how. Puzzles 13:00-14:00, 114 - Children Slayers 1-4 13:30-15:00, 110 - Anime Frankenstein 13:45-15:00, 102 - Video (1931)Henry Frankenstein is a doctor who is trying to discover a way to make the dead walk. He suceeds and creates a monster that has to deal with living again. Spiel: World of Warcraft Board Game 14:00-19:00, Vicker's Switch Filking 101 14:00-15:00, John Henry Ever wanted to make your own filks and parody music? Got some you've already made you want to share with the world. White Plectrum is here to help nurture your inner filker! Commercial Art Roundtable 14:00-15:00, Main Programming Lots of people like to make art as a hobby, but what does it take to turn all of that beautiful work into rent and food? Come pick the brains of our panelists, who cover a range from a well established professional artist to a professional graphic designer to someone just starting out. RPGA Slot 3 14:00-18:00, Pullman Room - RPGA GEO5-IS3 An Echo in the Darkness (Living Greyhawk - D&D 3.5) By Chad Clary. A time of relative quiet in the Dim has given the Order of Shining Beacons hope as they continue to wage their war against the forces of the Shadow Dragon. Not all of the efforts of the Beacons take place on the field of battle or against foes conquered by force of arms. A Grand Duchy of Geoff regional introductory adventure for first level characters only and Part One of the Cycle of Darkened Mirrors. {Fey Track #2} GEO5-02 Love as Bright as Blood (Living Greyhawk - D&D 3.5) By Eric Menge and Diane Hazlett. Borne aloft by dreams, where clouds and sunbeams play, Calisse ventures ever deeper into the lands of Fey To find three precious things and what was lost regain. Grace she has found, but love and sorrow remain. She seeks the Biting Mountain and Bad King Tor, Who listens to the wind, hearing secrets by the score. But Tor’s frozen heart is as merciless as ice, And those who climb the mountain will bleed a fearsome price. A Grand Duchy of Geoff regional adventure for Average Party Levels 2-10, and Verse Two of the Song of Three Summonings. {Gnome Track #2} GEO5-01 Mantle of Heroes (Living Greyhawk - D&D 3.5) By Peter Deschere, Peter Fitzpatrick, Bill and Chrism Kronick. Once again the legendary Ashwood Avengers are called upon to serve the gnomish crown in its time of dire need. A Grand Duchy of Geoff regional adventure for Average Party Levels 2 - 8, and Verse Two of the Song of the Ashwood Avengers. MechWarrior Unrestricted Tournament: "Keeper of the Four Worlds" 14:00-15:00, Pullman Room - Clix Bring your 600 point faction-pure force and face off in this battle. Sign up for EventID 576954 at www.wizkidsgames.com Interactive Storytelling with Holly Lisle 14:00-15:00, 114 - Children MST3K -- Samson vs. the Vampire 15:00-16:45, 102 - Video A professor recruits a professional wrestler to protect his daughter from vampires intent on kidnaping her and marrying her to the devil. Only Funnier Whose Con Is It Anyway? 15:00-16:00, John Henry Take four improvisational artists, add a stack of hats, a heaping dose of alphabet and a pinch of questions only. Stir well with a frazzled host and simmer until the buzzer sounds. What do you have? The large amount of wackiness known as “Whose Con?” Fun with Henna 15:00-16:00, Main Programming Come join Amira and learn how to make your own henna paste, or just let someone else paint you with henna, an all-natural temporary tattoo ink. Gun Grave 15:00-16:45, 110 - Anime Children's Artist Jam 15:00-16:00, 114 - Children Paranoia XP -- Down and Out In Alpha Complex 15:00-19:00, Pullman Room - Clix Masquerade Walkthrough 16:00-17:00, Main Programming Electronic Publishing, Piracy, & Rights 16:00-17:00, John Henry We've collected a group of publishers, authors, and artists to discuss the ins, outs, pros, and cons of the internet and digital age when it comes to copyrighted works. Sandbox Play 16:00-17:00, 114 - Children Lost Skeleton of Cadavra 16:45-18:30, 102 - Video (2001) A dedicated scientist, aided by his clueless wife, rolls up his shirt sleeves and tries to save the world from a radioactive monster, curious space aliens, an evil scientist and a crabby skeleton in this send-up of the best of the B movies of the 1950's. Jin Roh 16:45-18:15, 110 - Anime Iron Artist 17:00-18:00, John Henry Come watch as Chairman Michael gives several of our artist guests 45 minutes in which to prepare three sketches of art based on the days secret mystery themes. Who among them will be declared... IRON ARTIST? Story Hour 17:00-18:00, 114 - Children Costume Photography 18:00-23:00, Breakfast Nook Photographer Samantha Craig is here to take professional portraits of your costume creations! Photos will be taken throughout all of our evening programming - so even if you change costumes, come back and do it again! All photos will be showcased at the Technicon website after the convention! Prints will be available for purchase, but there's no obligation. Try different poses, bring all your friends, and get the ultimate personal collectible too! An Hour with Diana Harlan Stein 18:00-19:00, John Henry Spend some time getting to know our Art Guest of Honor - and find out what a Naiad is! Vampire Hunter D 18:15-20:00, 110 - Anime The Simpsons -- Treehouse of Horror VI 18:30-19:00, 102 - Video Middle Eastern Dancers 19:00-19:30, Main Programming Spiel Gaming 19:00-20:00, Vicker's Switch Bride of Frankenstein 19:00-20:15, 102 - Video (1935) Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive, not killed as previously believed. Dr. Frankenstein wants to get out of the evil experiment business, but when a mad scientist, Dr. Pretorius, kidnaps his wife, Dr. Frankenstein agrees to help him create a new creature, a woman, to be the companion of the monster. State of the Art: The Current Success of Small Spec Fic Publishers 19:00-20:00, John Henry Is the small speculative press still able to compete in the modern area of mass market, or are they, and the non-standard points of view they provide, being smothered by the large publishers? Do small presses still offer authors a chance to publish stories that larger publishers would never be willing to? We gather several of our authors and publishers to discuss the modern life of small presses. RPGA Slot 4 19:00-23:00, Pullman Room - RPGA GEO5-IS4 Wagon Wheels (Living Greyhawk - D&D 3.5) By Chrism Kronick and Allen Sutton. It was supposed to be a simple carriage ride back home. Then the rain and fog come and soon you find yourself stranded at a farmer’s house. The farm’s cow seems to have wandered off and out of the kindness of your heart you agree to look for it for them the next morning. Who knew finding a cow would be this hard? A One round Geoff Introductory adventure for first level characters only. {Fey Track #3} GEO5-08 Sorrow As Deep As Night (Living Greyhawk - D&D 3.5) By Eric Menge and Diane Hazlett. Calisse presses on to the Pits of Sharpest Frost, Where Tor has revealed that Owen’s half is lost. Grace walks beside her, and she carries Love inside: A radiance ever burning to push her fear aside. Down in the depths cloaked in darkness and cold, The dangers are mounting in a grim Faerie hold. As the quest runs its course far from the bright, Calisse will learn of loss and Sorrow as deep as night. A Grand Duchy of Geoff regional adventure for Average Party Levels 4-10, and Verse Three of the Song of Three Summonings. {Gnome Track #3} GEO5-06 Fate of Heroes (Living Greyhawk - D&D 3.5) By Frank Belinske, Laura Deschere, Peter Deschere, & Peter Fitzpatrick. All of those who answer the gnomes’ call for heroes seek adventure and glory, but only the tried and true will be regaled as the Ashwood Avengers. During a time of dire need, only the Ashwood Avengers can determine the fate of one of the gnomes’ most cherished icons. A Grand Duchy of Geoff regional adventure for Average Party Levels 2-8, and Verse Three of the Song of the Ashwood Avengers. Masquerade 19:30-20:30, Main Programming Not to be confused with a specific vampiric product, our masquerade is where our congoers can strut their costuming stuff in front of our panel of celebrity guest judges. Spiel: Heroscape 20:00-23:00, Vicker's Switch Dance Dance Revolution Tournament 20:00-22:30, John Henry Hellsing (TV) 20:00-21:45, 110 - Anime The Tingler 20:15-21:45, 102 - Video (1959)After much hard work, a pathologist discovers and captures a creature that lives in every vertebrate and grows when fear grips its host. "Scream for your lives!" White Plectrum 20:30-21:30, Main Programming Come listen in, or maybe sing along, at the White Plectrum Filk Concert. Keith Brinegar strums out familiar tunes with a sci-fi twist. These folksong parodies are sure to have you rolling in the aisles! Fright Night 21:45-23:30, 102 - Video (1985) For young Charlie Brewster, nothing could be better than an old horror movie late at night. Two men move in next door, and for Charlie with his horror movie experience, there can be no doubt that their strange behavior is explained by the fact that they are a vampire and his undead day guardian. The only one who can help him hunt them down is a washed-up actor, Peter Vincent, who hosts Charlie's favorite TV show, Fright Night. Vincent doesn't really believe that vampires exist, but does it for the money... Full Metal Alchemist Movie 21:45-23:15, 110 - Anime April Yule Dance 22:00-03:00, Main Programming Whether you're Waltzing with Wizards or Moshing with Elves, bring your best cloak, cape or dress and spend the Eve at the Technicon April Yules Dance. Wands, water, and Bertie Botts Beans provided! Exclusive Screening: Frankenstein vs. The Creature From Blood Cove 22:30-00:00, John Henry Near an isolated beach on California's coast, a sinister plan is underway in a laboratory of horror. Three renegade scientists have resurrected the Frankenstein Monster. . . legendary indestructible dead man come to life. . . and they have also created a biogentically engineered half-man, half fish abomination. . . to use as secret weapons in the fight against terrorists worldwide. However, disaster strikes when the terrifying monsters chemical brainwashing fails and the entire plan goes to hell! Instead of stopping terror, these invincible monsters spread terror! The first victims. . . young people on a glamour photo shoot are attacked by the amphibious beast of evil! Rescued and held hostage by the scientists, the survivors must find a way to escape the madmen and the monsters! Spiel: Bridge 23:00-00:00, Vicker's Switch Tsubasa Chronicle Movie 23:15-01:00, 110 - Anime The Simpsons -- Treehouse of Horror VII 23:30-00:00, 102 - Video Sunday Events: Spiel Gaming00:00-15:00, Vicker's Switch The Frighteners 00:00-03:00, 102 - Video (1996) A psychic private detective who consorts with deceased souls becomes engaged in a mystery as members of the town community begin dying mysteriously. While investigating, he is aided by a friendly doctor who believes in his psychic abilities and is hindered by a crazed G-Man, a woman involved in an old serial killing, and what may be the spirit of Death itself. The Rocky Horror Picture Show 00:00-01:30, John Henry You know it... you love it... Tim Curry in lingerie! Air Movie 01:00-03:30, 110 - Anime Fate/Stay Night 04:00-05:15, 110 - Anime Elfin Lied 05:15-06:45, 110 - Anime Mai Otome 1-4 06:45-08:30, 110 - Anime Monsters, Inc. 08:00-09:45, 102 - Video (2001) James P. Sullivan (AKA "Sulley") and Mike Wazowski pick up their paychecks at Monsters Inc., the utility company that generates energy from the goose bumps of children. Sulley, the No. 1 scream-generator at the plant accidentally lets in a little girl into the monster world. Since monsters are actually terrified of children it's a major cause for alarm and a major headache for Sulley and Mike. Witch Hunter Robin 08:30-10:15, 110 - Anime Open 09:00-11:00, Art Show Open 09:00-14:00, Dealers Room Corpse Bride 09:45-11:15, 102 - Video (2005) A man, after butchering his lines at his wedding rehearsal, is sent into the woods to practice his vows. He preforms his vows perfectly and places the ring on a twig on the ground. It turns out the twig was really the hand of the Corpse Bride, who now claims she is his legal wife. Open 10:00-14:00, 114 - Children Vandread 10:15-11:45, 110 - Anime Tom Kratman Reading: A Desert Called Peace 11:00-12:00, John Henry Come hear local author Tom Kratman read excerpts from his work-in-progress, "A Desert Called Peace". Young Frankenstein 11:15-13:00, 102 - Video (1974) A young neurosurgeon (Gene Wilder) inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback called Igor, a pretty lab assistant named Inga and the old housekeeper, frau Blucher -iiiiihhh!-. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather is only crap, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind... Art Auction 12:00-12:30, Main Programming The fabulous conclusion to our Art Show, this live voice auction will feature all pieces receiving 2 or more bids in our Silent Auction. World Building 101 12:00-14:00, John Henry Come learn how to build your own worlds for original RPG settings and/or for that short story you’ve wanted to write. Checkout 12:30-15:00, Art Show White Elephant Auction 12:30-14:30, Main Programming The people are invited to participate in the Annual Ritual of the Albino Pachyderm. Offerings are to be on record by Saturday at 6:00 p.m., and are to be delivered unto the staging area between 10:30am and the start of the event, on Sunday morning. Participation in the rite is open unto all who possess the Glyph of Admission. MST3K: Horror of Party Beach 13:00-14:45, 102 - Video Radioactive waste dumped off the coastline creates mutant monsters. The beasts attack slumber parties, beaches, tourists, and terrorize a waterfront community as a scientist, his daughter, her boyfriend and the local police try to find a way to stop them. Only Funnier. Daedalus Closing Ceremonies 14:00-15:00, John Henry Closing Ceremonies 14:30-15:00, Main Programming Alas, we must bid you farewell. Following the conclusion of our auctions, the staff would like to thank you once more for joining us this year. Be sure to attend and find out any surprises waiting for Technicon 24, and help us crown our next Fan Guest of Honor. The Simpsons -- Treehouse of Horror XII 14:45-15:00, 102 - Video Check-in 14:00-16:00, Cascades Dealer's Room Dealer only check-in and setup Children's Room Open 14:00-17:00, 128 Children's Prog. Children's Programming Room will be open and available. Open 16:00-21:00, Cascades Dealer's Room Check-in 16:00-18:00, Montgomery Art Show Artist only check-in and setup Ouran Highschool Host Club 1-4 17:00-18:45, 146 Anime Open Programming 17:00-18:00, 116 Panels B Have a panel idea? Write yourself in and have fun with it. Opening Ceremonies 18:00-18:30, Olin Preston Main Program Open 18:00-21:00, Montgomery Art Show Meet the Guests 18:30-19:00, Olin Preston Main Program Gun Smith Cats 1-3 18:45-20:00, 146 Anime An Hour With David B. Mattingly 19:00-20:00, Olin Preston Main Program Quiet On The Set! - Organizational Meeting 19:00-20:00, 116 Panels B Does your life have a voice over? Do you hear a musical score where ever you go? No? Well, why not! Join the cast and crew of the second, irregularly periodic, Concept-to-Can Weekend Film Project. Long ago, some fool saw a cheap PCI card that could do S-video in and out. He naturally concluded that technology was ripe to do a digital video film project over Technicon Weekend. From concept to can, they toiled over the course of the weekend, attempting to produce something ....err.... something! They succeeded. Now, nine years later, the same hearty fool is going to try it again! The technology is much better now! Be you muse, be you thespian, be you foley -- be a part of the story An Hour With John Ringo 20:00-21:00, Olin Preston Main Program Amateur and Independent Film Panel 20:00-23:00, Boardroom Panels A Come enjoy a discussion of producing films on a tiny budget, see a presentation of some local independently-made films, or exhibit your own! Ruggiero Reading: Operation Immortal Servitude 20:00-21:00, 116 Panels B Afro Samurai 20:00-22:00, 146 Anime Sex in Spec Fic - Keeping It (Un)real 21:00-22:00, Olin Preston Main Program 50 exotically dressed virgins (of any gender) may sound like fun, but will your reader believe they happen to be skilled commando troops as well? We'll look at the ridiculous and the sublime in speculative fictional sex, and discuss how to convert one to the other. (In either direction.) (This is an adult-only panel; no one under 18 years of age will be admitted entry.) Open Programming 21:00-22:00, 116 Panels B Have a panel idea? Write yourself in and have fun with it. Erotic Art - I Know Smut When I See It 22:00-23:00, Olin Preston Main Program When a popular portfolio site proudly advertises its "deviance", how do you separate erotica and porn in the 21st century? Where would the line be in a perfect world? Which side would you want to be on? Help us hash this one out. (This is an adult-only panel; no one under 18 years of age will be admitted entry.) Hi no Tori 1-4 22:00-23:30, 146 Anime Open Programming 22:00-23:00, 116 Panels B Have a panel idea? Write yourself in and have fun with it. Ron's Trailer Park 23:00-00:00, Boardroom Panels A Come see a smattering of trailers, complete with commentary from presenter, Ron. Poly Mythology - What the Websites Won't Tell You 23:00-00:00, Olin Preston Main Program Sure, you've been to all the intro panels (we've a handout if you haven't) and researched it all on the Internet. You've ready to tackle poly head-on! But a year later, you discover that some of the most popular ideas, from the most famous advocates, don't match to reality. Here's an advance look to save you that year. (This is an adult-only panel; no one under 18 years of age will be admitted entry.) Quiet On The Set! - Script Writing Workshop Trial by Fire 23:00-05:00, 116 Panels B Robotech - The Untold Story 23:30-01:00, 146 Anime BDSM Mythology - Show and Tell from the Front Lines 00:00-01:00, Olin Preston Main Program Yes, Virginia, there's more to a kink scene than candles, handcuffs, and an Enigma CD. Forget the story sites, and the downloaded photos - here's a frank discussion and demonstration of the realities of the lifestyle. (Yeah, we're especially fond of the 'demonstration' part too.) (This is an adult-only panel; no one under 18 years of age will be admitted entry.) Gungrave 1-4 01:00-02:30, 146 Anime Dragon Ball Z Movie #12 02:30-03:30, 146 Anime Tales of Phantasia 1-4 03:30-05:30, 146 Anime Inu Yasha 1-4 05:30-07:15, 146 Anime Naruto OVA - 1 07:15-07:30, 146 Anime Nana 1-4 07:30-09:15, 146 Anime Open 09:00-18:00, Cascades Dealer's Room Open 09:00-19:00, Montgomery Art Show Sculpting 09:00-10:00, 128 Children's Prog. Sculpting in the Children's Room. Bartender 1-4 09:15-10:45, 146 Anime Quiet On The Set! - Summon the Actors! 10:00-11:30, Boardroom Panels A Puzzles 10:00-11:00, 128 Children's Prog. Puzzles in the Children's Room Open Programming 10:00-11:00, 116 Panels B Have a panel idea? Write yourself in and have fun with it. Naruto OVA - 2 10:45-11:30, 146 Anime Iron Costumer 11:00-14:00, Olin Preston Main Program You've seen Costume Call. You've seen Hall Costumes. Who are these people who are waking dreams? Iron Costumers! The Best of the Best. Now there arises a new breed of costumer, new Master Class Costumers. A Challenger comes forth. Behold the culmination of one fan's quest for fantasy become reality. To realize his dream he chose the top costumers in various styles, and he named them the Iron Costumers: the invincible sewers. Con Stadium is the arena where Iron Costumers await the challenges of master costumers from around the world. Both the Iron Costumer and challenger has two hours to tackle the theme costume piece of the day. Using all their senses, skill, and creativity they are to prepare a fitted costume piece for a fan they have never seen before. And if ever a challenger wins over the Iron Costumer, he or she will gain the people's ovation and fame forever. Every battle, reputations are on the line in Con Stadium, where master costumers pit their artistic creations against each other. What inspiration does today's challenger bring? And how will the Iron Costumer fight back? Cuciamo! (that's Italian for Let's Sew!) Join us for an amazing display of costumery! See the experts in action! Will the Challenger win and claim the honor of an Iron Costumer? Will the Iron Costumer successfully defend their honor? Fans will be chosen from the audience to have a costume piece expertly tailored to them. Judges will scathingly evaluate the finished piece. And, of course, sportscasters will deliver running commentary. Belly Dancing for Small Ones 11:00-12:00, 128 Children's Prog. Amira here for an hour to show the children some of the basics of Belly Dancing Reading by Tom Kratman 11:00-12:00, 116 Panels B Audience choice from among Carnifex, A Desert Called Peace, or Yellow Eyes Ghost Talkers Daydream 1-4 11:30-12:30, 146 Anime TWF Movie Time 11:30-13:00, Boardroom Panels A TWF Films shows off Act of Balance and some never-before-seen clips from their upcoming film, Balance of the Prophet. PODIOBOOKS: Serialized Fiction...for FREE?! 12:00-13:00, 116 Panels B Are they crazy? Authors are giving away their books for free, one chapter at a time?! Well, yes, we are! Podiobooks began with three authors, Tee Morris, Scott Sigler, and Mark Jeffrey; and their podcasts set the standards for other writers, publishers, and podcasters to follow. But is it as easy as PodioBooks.com (founded by Evo Terra, Tee Morris, and Chris Miller) make it out to believe, or is it a real dedication to delivering quality content. Come talk with Tee Morris (and others) to talk about the past, present, and future of Podiobooks.com and how you really CAN get something for nothing...although donations are welcome! Ruin Explorers 1-4 12:30-14:30, 146 Anime Breaking Writer's Block with Tarot Cards 13:00-14:00, 116 Panels B The Business Side of Books 13:00-14:00, Boardroom Panels A Sure, getting into cons for free is cool, and receiving the accolades of fans (and creating your own fan base) is good fun...but don't kid yourself -- this is a business. How serious is the business of aliens and elves, and how seriously should you take it? Is it possible to take yourself too seriously? How do you prevent yourself from being puffed up with vanity when your work reaches print? How do you behave at a con? Listen from the pros some of the common sense tactics needed and some sage advice on representing yourself in the continuously changing world of books. Story Hour 13:00-14:00, 128 Children's Prog. An hour of stories in the Children's Room. Lucid Dreaming 14:00-15:00, 116 Panels B How Authors Get Covered 14:00-15:00, Olin Preston Main Program What does a cover artist like to get from an author? What do the authors hope to see when their book gets published? What does the dialog between the two look like? We bring several of our published authors and artists together to discuss what they want from the process of making a book's cover art. Filking 1024 14:00-16:00, Boardroom Panels A Ever wanted to make your own filks and parody music? Got some you've already made you want to share with the world. White Plectrum is here to help nurture your inner filker! Bubbles and Balls 14:00-15:00, 128 Children's Prog. Need we say more? Naruto OVA - 3 14:30-15:00, 146 Anime Space Opera and Mil Sci-Fi 15:00-16:00, Olin Preston Main Program Is Space Opera still around, or is there only Mil Sci-Fi. Is Space Opera just fantasy in space? Our panelists discuss the terms, their differences, and their current states. Fruits Basket 1-4 15:00-16:30, 146 Anime Children's Hour with David Mattingly 15:00-16:00, 128 Children's Prog. David Mattingly will spend an hour with the Children. Open Programming 15:00-16:00, 116 Panels B Have a panel idea? Write yourself in and have fun with it. I'm Not Evil, I'm Misunderstood: Playing Fair with Villains 16:00-17:00, Boardroom Panels A Let's get real. If you are going to tell a story with an evil character and be fair, do we not owe them a little bit of time to explore what they have done and why they have done it? Our panelists examine the motives behind villains, and how they play fair (or don't) with those motives in their stories. Construction Zone 16:00-17:00, 128 Children's Prog. Children building things! Small hardhats all around! Open Programming 16:00-17:00, 116 Panels B Have a panel idea? Write yourself in and have fun with it. Sympathy for Lady Vengence 16:30-18:30, 146 Anime On-the-Job Training: Or, Military Men Writing Sci-Fi 17:00-18:00, Boardroom Panels A Did the time in the military that John Ringo, Tom Kratman, and Tony Ruggiero spent inform their writing? Do they ever implant real-life stories they experienced in their writing? Find out how the real military lives of these two authors affects their writing. Sock Puppets 17:00-18:00, 116 Panels B Painting and Drawing 17:00-18:00, 128 Children's Prog. Classic artistic endeavors. Whose Con Is It, Anyway? 18:00-19:00, Olin Preston Main Program Take four improvisational artists, add a stack of hats, a heaping dose of alphabet and a pinch of questions only. Stir well with a frazzled host and simmer until the buzzer sounds. What do you have? The large amount of wackiness known as "Whose Con?" Cover Art: One Artist's How-To 18:00-19:00, Boardroom Panels A Artist David Mattingly discusses his process for making the art that goes onto the fronts of books, from initial concept and sketches to the final product. Writing with Both Brains 18:00-19:00, 116 Panels B Writers who write both non-fiction and fiction describe how the two disciplines interact and interfere with each other. How do you carve time for writing fiction from a schedule filled with non-fiction projects? Why do authors float between reality and fantasy, and what are the challenges between the two? Tee Morris and Tiffany Trent throw both halves of their heads at these questions, and more. Naruto - Sports Special 18:30-18:45, 146 Anime Deathe Note - Live Action 18:45-20:30, 146 Anime Masquerade 19:00-20:30, Olin Preston Main Program Modern Day Role of the Vampire 19:00-20:00, Boardroom Panels A A presentation by Tony Ruggiero that looks at the evolution of the vampire in literature and film and how the creature's role has changed to better fit the demands that society has placed upon it. Also looks at what is happening in the current vampire market in terms of books and movies. Podcasting 101 19:00-20:00, 116 Panels B It's the latest craze of the Internet and it is taking the world by storm -- and chances are you still don't know what it is all about! Podcasting is the ability to assume the role of station programmer and turn your computer or mp3 player into your own private radio station. Talk radio. Hard to find indie music. Tech Tips. Gaming. Audio books...but we call them Podiobooks. It can all be found in Podcasting. With Tee Morris (co-author of PODCASTING FOR DUMMIES and co-creator of Podiobooks.com), this discussion explains what podcasting is, what is needed to make it happen, what shows you should be listening to...and how to do it yourself! Animism in Writing 20:00-21:00, Boardroom Panels A What is it about animals that make us want to be like them? What leads some people to mix the escapism of sci-fi with the escapism of anthropomorphism? Our panelists try to define what makes some find furries so darn cool. RPGA Primer 20:00-21:00, 116 Panels B Come and learn about the RPGA from its judges. White Plectrum Concert 20:30-22:00, Olin Preston Main Program Come listen in, or maybe sing along, at the White Plectrum Filk Concert. Keith Brinegar strums out familiar tunes with a sci-fi twist. These folksong parodies are sure to have you rolling in the aisles! GitS: Solid State Society 20:30-22:15, 146 Anime Killing Characters: Ways, Points, and Means 21:00-22:00, Boardroom Panels A Sometimes, good or bad, characters is stories have to die. But the ways to do it are myriad. How does an author decide when to kill off a character? How do they decide how to do it? Should the death best serve the story, or a sense of realism? Digital Editing 21:00-22:00, 116 Panels B Dance 22:00-02:00, Olin Preston Main Program Are You Sure You Want to Go There? 22:00-23:00, 116 Panels B Rape. Torture. Childhood trauma. Sex with Dwarves. Sometimes it's done for a laugh. Sometimes it is done for an emotional response. Sometimes, we ask ourselves "What was THAT all about?!" So why not ask the pros who do it? A panel that goes into the darker side of writing, where the envelope is not only pushed but fed to the shredder. When is "shock" essential to the story, and when is it sensational? Find out if authors add in moments of terror and extreme situations in order to surprise an audience, or as an alternative to group therapy. An Hour With John Franklin 22:00-23:00, Boardroom Panels A Ten years of the Vile One and other tales of fandom. Ray - The Animation 1-4 22:15-00:00, 146 Anime Quiet On The Set! - Digital Editing 23:00-05:00, 116 Panels B Late Night with TWF 23:00-01:00, Boardroom Panels A TWF Films discuss the process of creating fan films. Come on in and sit down, see how they did it and ask them questions. Samurai Pizza Cats 1-4 00:00-01:15, 146 Anime Higurashi 1-4 01:15-03:00, 146 Anime Read of Die OVA 1-3 03:00-04:30, 146 Anime Tactical Road 1-4 04:30-06:15, 146 Anime Asagiri no Miko 1-4 06:15-07:15, 146 Anime Spiral 1-4 07:15-08:45, 146 Anime Alien Nine 1-4 08:45-10:45, 146 Anime Open 09:00-14:00, Cascades Dealer's Room Open 09:00-11:30, Montgomery Art Show Children's Room Open 09:00-11:30, 128 Children's Prog. Children's Programming Room will be open on Sunday. Blue Submarine #6 1-4 10:45-13:00, 146 Anime Belly Dance Workshop 11:00-12:30, Olin Preston Main Program TWF Green Screen 11:00-13:00, 116 Panels B TWF Films takes a couple of hours to break out the Green Screen and add folks into their movies. Stop by and check it out, bring your costumes! AUTHOR TECH: Gadgets and Software for the Modern Author 11:00-12:00, Boardroom Panels A Perhaps SF Legend Harlan Ellison refuses to use a computer, but the computer is only the beginning for an author curious about going high tech. How about picking up HTML or Dreamweaver and creating a website that keeps people coming back for more? Creating your own Palm Reader sample chapters? CD Business cards that provide links, sample chapters, and other information beyond the typical paper card, and how is the latest trend of the Internet--podcasting--a possible new avenue for authors to reach a worldwide audience? Auctions 13:00-15:30, Olin Preston Main Program Distress Tolerance 13:00-14:00, 116 Panels B Quiet on the Set! - Premiere 14:00-15:00, Boardroom Panels A Closing Ceremonies 15:30-16:00, Olin Preston Main Program Video Room Open 18:00-22:00, Video Barb (233) Spiel Room Open 18:00-22:30, Spiel (209) VTAS Room Open 18:00-22:30, VTAS (224) E-Gaming Open 18:00-22:30, E-Gaming (113) RPG Room Open 18:00-22:00, RPG (219) Opening Ceremonies 18:30-19:00, Main Programming (100) An Hour with George RR Martin 19:00-20:00, Main Programming (100) Dealers Room Open 19:00-22:00, Dealers Room (238) Dealers Room Open 19:00-22:00, Dealers Room (240) Getting Started With Webcomics 19:00-20:00, Panels B (202) A Panel by Ursula Vernon of Digger, Chris Impink and Barb Fisher of Fragile Gravity, and Garth Graham of Comedity. An Hour With Ursula Vernon 20:00-21:00, Main Programming (100) How To Get Started Writing Fiction 20:00-21:00, Panels B (202) A panel with George RR Martin and Tiffany Trent. Independent Film Festival 20:00-22:00, Panels A (129) Come see a variety of SciFi- and Fantasy-related films compiled by Jerry Conner. Dance! 21:30-22:30, Main Programming (100) Open Meet the Guests Mixer 21:30-22:30, Meeting Room Trailer Park 22:00-23:00, Panels A (129) A variety of film trailers compiled by Jerry Conner. Adults' Mixer with the Guests 22:30-00:00, Meeting Room 21+ only. Spiel Room Open 07:30-22:30, Spiel (209) Video Room Open 09:00-22:00, Video Barb (233) Dealer's Room Open 09:00-18:00, Dealers Room (238) Dealer's Room Open 09:00-18:00, Dealers Room (240) VTAS Room Open 09:00-22:30, VTAS (224) E-Gaming Open 09:00-22:30, E-Gaming (113) RPG Room Active 09:00-13:00, RPG (219) Children's Room Open 09:30-12:30, Childrens' Programming (2 Anti-Protagonists With George RR Martin 10:30-11:30, Main Programming (100) A discussion about Anti-Heroes, Anti-Villains and everything in between, from an expert. Art Things with Ursula Vernon 10:30-11:30, Panels A (129) Profitable Publishing In a Blog Age 12:00-13:00, Main Programming (100) Tiffany Trent discusses how to turn a profit at publishing in a world where blogs can be had for free. Garth's Photoshop Tips 12:00-13:00, Panels A (129) Learn some tips and tricks from Garth of Comedity. Rhythm Gaming Open 12:00-20:00, Rhythm Gaming (230) Fragile Gravity 13:00-14:00, Main Programming (100) Chris and Barb discuss their webcomic. Children's Room Open 13:30-17:30, Childrens' Programming (2 RPG Room Active 13:30-17:30, RPG (219) Webcomics 14:00-15:00, Main Programming (100) A general discussion with Ursula Vernon of Digger, Chris and Barb of Fragile Gravity, and Garth and Larom of Comedity. Filking 1025 14:00-15:00, Panels B (202) Join White Plectrum and discuss filking an attempt the writing thereof. Writing In a Fishbowl 15:00-16:00, Panels A (129) Tiffany Trent discusses writing while under observation and/or a deadline. The First Hour 15:00-16:00, Main Programming (100) An hour with The First Ones, Denise and Jerry, who've seen it all when it comes to Technicon. Comedity 16:00-17:00, Panels A (129) Garth and Larom discuss their webcomic, Comedity. Character Abuse 16:00-17:00, Main Programming (100) A discussion of abusing one's characters with George RR Martin and Ursula Vernon. Masquerade Walkthrough 17:00-18:00, Main Programming (100) All Masquerade skits must be submitted by or at the walkthrough. Copyright with Garth Graham 17:00-18:00, Panels A (129) Garth Graham of Comedity discusses copyright issues. Whose Con 18:00-19:00, Panels A (129) A Technicon rendition of 'Whose Line Is It, Anyway?' RPG Room Active 18:00-22:00, RPG (219) Masquerade 19:00-19:45, Main Programming (100) Come join us as we enjoy the costuming and skit talents of Technicon's attendees. White Plectrum Concert 20:00-22:00, Main Programming (100) Join us as our Filk Guest of Honor regales us with songs of old, new, fictional, and sometimes all-too-true events. Pen Names: Creating Behind (or Without) a Mask 22:30-23:15, Meeting Room Want to write or draw adult material and get paid for it? So whose name are you going to put on your hard work? We'll discuss the whys and wherefores of being public or private about your deeper imaginations. Public Poly: How Out Are You? 23:15-00:00, Meeting Room Are people beginning to disbelieve the 'roommate' excuse? Do you have arguments about when and where it's okay to be seen holding hands? We're collecting tales, opinions, and advice about the two-partnered world's reaction to our many-partnered lives. Masquerade: Dressing for BDSM Success 00:00-02:00, Meeting Room ome to Technicon's second costume call of 2008, where our presenters show some of their favorite outfits and discuss sources, wearability, and care. Audience participation is strongly encouraged! We will have our usual Toybag Tell and Show after the formal panel ends. Spiel Room Open 07:30-15:00, Spiel (209) Video Room open 09:00-15:00, Video Barb (233) Dealer's Room Open 09:00-14:00, Dealers Room (238) Dealer's Room Open 09:00-14:00, Dealers Room (240) VTAS Room Open 09:00-12:30, VTAS (224) Childrens' Room Open 09:00-12:00, Childrens' Programming (2 E-Gaming Open 09:00-14:00, E-Gaming (113) RPG Room Active 09:00-13:00, RPG (219) A Reading From 'A Dance With Dragons' 11:00-12:00, Main Programming (100) A reading from George RR Martin's upcoming fifth book in the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series. Belly Dancing Workshop 11:00-12:30, Panels B (202) Art Auction 12:00-13:00, Main Programming (100) White Elephant Auction 13:00-15:00, Main Programming (100) Closing Ceremonies 15:00-15:15, Main Programming (100) |
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