Friday Programming
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Please note that programming may change as we get closer to the convention.
Greatest Fanzine - 4pm
Boardroom 234
Fanzines and the origin of fandom in the 1930s are linked. Is agreement on The Greatest Fanzine possible? Rusty shares his favorites from the many decades of amateur fan publishing. – Rusty Hevelin
From Book to Movie – 4pm
Boardroom 334
Join Joe Haldeman as he takes us through his experience with movie adaptations of literature. Thrill at his involvement in the process as an author and his experience as a screenwriter for “Robot Jox,” shudder at the complications that gum up the works, and hear some of his thoughts on the movie biz in general.
Steampunk! What is it? - 5pm
Boardroom 234
What is SteamPunk, and why is it the latest craze? Is it just Victorian clothing with goggles, or is it something more? Moderated by Susan Leabhart
The Art of Blogging – 5pm
Boardroom 334
Discussion lead by Cory Doctorow This programming item will be repeated/ continued at 10am Sunday in the Rosewood Room.
Opening Ceremonies / TICC – 7pm
Elm/Chestnut/Dogwood
Introduces the convention and the Guests of Honor. Also features the Trans-Iowa Canal Company (TICC) East performing their latest insanity. Come join the fun!
How to enjoy your first con – 8:30ish (Immediately following Opening Ceremonies)
Elm/Chestnut/Dogwood
Never been to a convention before? Don't know anyone here? Learn the basics of con-going. Make yourself some friends for the weekend, or even longer. Our beloved Toastmaster Rusty Hevelin and his lovely sidekick, Gay Haldeman, will instruct the uninitiated in the arcane art of science fiction / fantasy fandom.
Wylde Nept - 9-11pm
Rosewood
The James brothers and band are back to share their versions of the best Irish drinking songs, some traditional Irish and Scottish music, and some outstanding original pieces. Don’t miss out on this performance.
Open Filk - 10pm
Boardroom 234
Whether you want to participate or just listen, come join us as filkers do what they do best – filk!