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March 19 - 20, 2010 :: Blacksburg, VA 24061
A Convention Celebrating the Arts of Science Fiction and Fantasy
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Schedule of Events:
As with any event of this size, the schedule changes a lot!
This page will automatically update to reflect changes from our internal scheduling system, so please check back regularly, and apologies for the machine-generated look.
All numeric room numbers are in Pamplin Hall; the Appalachian Ballroom is at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Friday Events:
Registration
20:15-20:30, Appalachian Ballroom
Meet the Guests
20:30-00:30, Appalachian Ballroom
Saturday Events: Art Entry
09:30-10:00, 1001
Art Show starts accepting art
Registration
09:30-21:30, 1010
Setup
09:30-10:00, 1008
Table Gaming
10:00-21:30, 1004
Board games, card games, etc.
Anime
10:00-21:30, 2001
Video
10:00-21:30, 2002
RP Gaming A
10:00-21:30, 3028
RP Gaming B
10:00-21:30, 0032
RP Gaming C
10:00-17:00, 2028
Open Gaming
10:00-21:30, 1002
Console Gaming
10:00-21:00, 3001
Rhythm Gaming
10:00-21:00, 3004
LAN Gaming
10:00-21:00, 3008
Clubs & Exhibitors
10:00-21:00, 1008
Art Show
10:00-17:30, 1001
Art Show open to attendees, normal bid rules
The Plaid Avenger Comic
10:00-11:00, 2003
The Plaid Avenger and the plaid crew explain the world and the comic.
Robert Turner: Nearvana
11:00-12:00, 1003
Local Author Robert Turner talks about his book Nearvana: A users guide to the end of the world
T Campbell
11:00-12:00, 2003
Studio Unseen
13:00-14:00, 2003
Chris Impink and Barb Fischer are Studio Unseen, creators of the webcomics Sledgebunny and Fragile Gravity
Marketing Your Writing and Yourself Online
13:00-14:00, 2030
The Internet makes it easier than ever to get the word out about your projects, but how do you get people to listen? Writer and marketer Nancy Brauer discusses web design, writing styles, and ways to find and engage your audience.
Warren Lapine and Angela Kessler
13:00-14:00, 1003
Warren Lapine (Publisher of "Realms of Fantasy") and Angela Kessler (Editor of
"Dreams of Decadence") talk about their current projects and new ventures
Publishing in the futuristic world of 2010
14:00-15:00, 1003
Traditional publishing still exists in 2010, but there are an increasing variety of other options. More sophisticated vanity presses, Print on Demand (PoD), and several different takes on electronic-only publishing have been gaining ground, and the options can be confusing even to the experienced, let alone a new writer.
3D Rendering for 2D Art
14:00-15:00, 2003
While 3D computer rendered art is a medium in its own right, it can also be used as a powerful tool for enabling (or replacing?) 2D art.
Filking 101
15:00-16:00, 2030
Greg Porter BTRC
15:00-16:00, 2003
Greg Porter from the gaming company Blacksburg Tactical Research Center (BTRC)talks about his current and new projects and gaming in general
Parker Stafford Art Glass
15:00-16:00, 1003
Galtham Films
16:00-17:00, 2003
Galtham Films - Patrick Foley Chris Impink Micheal Obrien talk about their
short Films Whoman and Space Rogues TSE
Budget Costuming Workshop
16:00-17:00, 1003
Trying to put together a cool costume on a student budget? This workshop will help you with ideas and techniques for costuming on the cheap and with limited tools.
Masquerade Walkthrough
17:00-18:00, 2030
Web Comics
17:00-18:00, 2003
Web Comics with Webcomic Writer
and Publisher T. Campbell and
Chris Impink, and Barb Fischer
from Unseen Studio producers
of the webcomics Sledgebunny and
Fragile Gravity
Masquerade Green Room
17:00-20:30, 2028
Art Show Final
17:30-18:30, 1001
Final pre-auction paper bids; anti-snipe rules in effect
Masquerade
19:30-19:45, 2030
Costume contest / Cosplay presentation
Art Auction
19:45-20:00, 2030
White Plectrum Concert
20:00-21:30, 2030
Erotica in Fantasy & Science Fiction
22:00-23:00, Appalachian Ballroom
(Mature Content Programming; you must be 18 or older to attend)
Fandom & Kink
23:00-00:00, Appalachian Ballroom
(Mature Content Programming; you must be 18 or over to attend.) Panel & Alternative Costume contest
Sunday Events: Discussion
00:00-00:30, Appalachian Ballroom
(Mature Content programming; must be 18 or older to attend)
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