2012 Souvenir Program Book (PDF) - Convergence

11:00am Sunday Continued
Joan Marie Verba, Tim Lieder and Roy C. Booth Signing
Signing / Autograph Table
Joan is the author of “Voyager: Exploring the Outer Planets.” Tim
is the publisher of Dybbk Press. Roy is a playwright and author
and contributor to “Sky-Tinted Waters.” Joan Marie Verba, Roy C.
Booth, Tim Lieder
Marketing 101: From your Room Party to your Own
Business Hot Dish / Bloomington
Selling yourself isn’t easy. How do you get potential customers
to want our product? It is easy but it isn’t always simple. Anjila
Olsen, Bryan Thomas Schmidt, David Walbridge, James Johnson,
Romeo Azar
Michael Merriam Reading
Reading / Cabana 201
The author of “Last Car to Annwn Station” reads from his newest
release, “The Curious Case of the Jeweled Alicorn.” Michael
Merriam
Torchwood
Current, Dr Who, TV / Edina
The show has crossed the pond without jumping the shark.
Discuss the most recent season of Dr. Who’s hottest spin off.
Amanda Hofman-Frethem, Charlie Paulsen, M. K. Layden, Mark
Goldberg, Robert Smith?
Women in Marvel Super Hero Movies
GoH, Movies, Superheroes, Theme / Plaza 1
Marvel has been producing a large number of successful films
lately but female characters are almost completely absent
except as girlfriends. There are superheroines and strong women
in the Marvel Universe. Why aren’t they on film? David Schwartz,
Lyda Morehouse, Paul Harmeyer, Sigrid Ellis
12:30pm Sunday
One on One with Sharyn November
GoH / 2201
Meet Sharyn November as we interview her for our 2012
Convention DVD. Learn about her work and be prepared to
ask her just about anything! Eric Heideman (mod), Sharyn
November
Masquerade Results
Art, Costuming / Atrium 2
Want to understand why judges made the decisions they
did? Want to talk about your favorite costumes from the
Masquerade? This is the panel for you! Dayna Jean Wolter, Erin
Kasper
Your Princess is in Another Castle: Stereotypes in
Gaming Gaming, GoH, Theme / Atrium 3
Exploring the roles of women in games. How do we escape the
stereotypes? Corvus Elrod, Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, Katie Tremaine,
Paul Harmeyer
Iron Artist
Comedy, GoH / Atrium 6
Join us in Artist Arena where art will be created on the fly from
a secret ingredient. See artists make art, hear judges make
snark. Find out if a Muskrat can defeat Batman or will the Mole
Twins surprise us all? See what Iron Chef wishes it could be!
Christopher Jones, Eryn Hildebrand, Jerry Belich, John Kovalic,
Joseph Scrimshaw, Kelvin Hatle, Louis Frank, Melissa Kaercher,
Perrin Klumpp, Ruth Thompson, Tim Wick
Medieval Minnesota
Books / Atrium 7
Authors who have set their novels in medieval Europe discuss
how they have used their backgrounds in the SCA to help
develop the historical settings for their writing. Doug Hulick,
Ellen Kufeld, Joan Marie Verba (mod), Mary Monica Pulver, Ruth
Berman
One on One with Judith Walcutt
GoH / Atrium 8
Enjoy an intimate interview with Guest of Honor Juith Walcutt
that will be taped for our 2012 Convention video. She may even
be joined by a few friends from Firesign Theatre! Jerry Stearns
(mod), Judith Walcutt
Squid
Sci/Tech / Bloomington
Science, lore and fiction of the most exotic creature of the briny
deep. Why? Because they are awesome! Eleanor Arnason, Greg
Laden, Matt Kuchta, PZ Myers
Shannon Ryan Reading
Reading / Cabana 201
Shannon Ryan, Author of “Minion of Evil,” will read from his work.
Shannon Ryan
Once Upon a Time Current,
TV / Edina
This show remixes fairy tales with a modern take for weekly
television. What makes this show such a huge success?
Allyson Cygan, Kelly Pesola, Michael Lee
Lois McMaster Bujold Signing
Signing / Autograph Table
Lois McMaster Bujold will be available to sign her work. Lois
McMaster Bujold
When Film was Film: CGI vs. Old Tech
Movies / Plaza 1
CGI is here to stay but there is much to be said for old style
special effects. Taking a look at modern special effects - when
would a model have done a better job than a computer? Brian
Salisbury, Gordon Smuder, Nate Anderson, Troy LaFaye
2:00pm Sunday
The Raven: Nevermore
Classic, Current, Movies / 2201
The Raven is the most recent trip Hollywood has taken into the
world of Edgar Allen Poe. Discuss this movie and other filmed
adaptations of his work. Most of which starred Vincent Price.
Amanda Hofman-Frethem, Brian Salisbury, Cynthia Booth, Joel
Arnold
Star Wars Costuming
Art, Costuming, Star Wars / Atrium 2
The panel will focus on the world of Star Wars costuming and
discuss costume creation, types of costumes, where to find stuff,
costuming on a budget, etc. You may not be able to move fruit
with your mind, but we can help you look like you can!
Brian Bean, Jim Mossey, Neil Monson, Rick Rietow, Steve Fuchs,
Teresa Jackson
Tabletop RPG: Getting New Gamers
Gaming / Atrium 3
What ways do you get new people interested in role playing
games? Which systems are simple to introduce to someone
unfamiliar with them, and what are the best gateways to
roleplay? Peter Lee, Scott White, Terry O’Brien
What Makes a Female Character Strong?
Books, GoH, Theme / Atrium 4
How do we measure strength when we are talking about
female characters in fiction? How can we make a female
character strong without making her just like a male character?
Christopher Baldwin, Dana Baird, Eleanor Arnason, Emma Bull,
Lyda Morehouse, Tamora Pierce
The Women of Harry Potter
Books, HarryPotter, Movies / Atrium 7
Come join us for a talk about the most powerful witches that
Harry Potter has come across in his life. What makes Bellatrix,
Rita Skeeter, Luna, Hermione, and all the other woman of Harry
Potter interesting? Bob Alberti, Chris Stenzel, Elizabeth Erickson,
Rana Raeuchle, Tony Artym
Using the Tool to Fix the Tool - Convention Growth
Convergence / Atrium 8
Last year we looked at the problem of having a really big, really
cool and ever-growing con. This year we’ll brainstorm creative
solutions in a facilitated discussion David Walbridge
Vive le Difference
Sci/Tech / Bloomington
Boys like trucks, girls like dolls. Or do they? What are the
real differences between men and women (other than the
obvious physical ones)? How much is cultural, how much is a
consequence of real biological differences? Craig A. Finseth,
Greg Laden, Natalie Reed, Stephanie Zvan
Open Mic Poetry Reading
Reading / Cabana 201
Hosted by Sandra Lindow, who will also read some of her own
work. Sandra Lindow
Reboots that Work
Movies / Plaza 1
Sometimes reboots don’t make any sense. Sometimes they do.
When is it a good idea to give a franchise a fresh coat of paint?
Michael Zecca, Neil Anderson, Romeo Azar, Tim Lieder
Lois McMaster Bujold Reading
Reading / Edina
Former Guest of Honor Lois McMaster Bujold will be reading
the first chapter from her upcoming book, “Captain Vorpatril’s
Alliance,” to be released by Baen Books on November 6th. Lois
McMaster Bujold
3:30pm Sunday
One on One with Ruth Thompson
Art, GoH / Atrium 2
Sit down and enjoy a moderated chat with Ruth Thompson that
will be recorded for inclusion on the CONvergence 2012 DVD.
Ruth Thompson, Tim Wick (mod)
The Worlds of Lloyd Alexander: Fantasy Geographies
Books, Classic, GoH / Atrium 3
Author of “The Black Cauldron” and other works and the
Godfather of Guest of Honor Sharyn November, this panel will
explore the his works and the unique geography of the worlds
he created. Brandy Snyder, Haddayr Copley-Woods, Rana
Raeuchle, Ruth Berman, Sharyn November
Klinzai After Dark by the IKV RakeHell
Comedy / Atrium 4
The IKV RakeHell returns to the CONvergence stage with their
newest theatrical production: “Klinzai After Dark.” Join our
resident Klingon thespians as they present yet another theatrical
triumph for the Empire! IKV RakeHell
Ten Ladies of Tortall
Books / Atrium 7
Beka, Alanna, Aly, Kel and Daine aren’t the only leading ladies
of the Tortall Universe. So what makes these five and the many
other amazing role models and characters we love? Why do they
inspire us? Elspeth Lee, Hedgie Yoder, Kathy Sullivan, S.N. Arly,
Sue Rice
100 Years of Edgar Rice Burroughs
Books, Classic / Atrium 8
2012 is the 100th Anniversary of the publication of “John Carter
of Mars” and “Tarzan.” Now is the perfect time to talk about
Burroughs’ influence on modern culture. Anthony Tollin
Sophie Aldred Signing 2
GoH, Signing / Autograph Table
Sopie will be available at the autograph
table. Sophie Aldred
Dana Baird Reading
Reading / Cabana 201
Dana Baird, author of “The Spell
Keeper Legends” series, will read
from some of her recent work. Dana
Baird
The Brony Panel
TV / Edina
It’s the latest trend -- My Little
Pony. Friendship IS magic.
We know you love it,
share your no longer
secret shame.
Holly Spotts, Kevin
Horner, Lori Fischer
The Future of the
Movie Industry
Movies / Plaza 1
Digital filmmaking, digital
actors, digital sets. How will
the digital revolution shape
filmmaking in the next decade?
C. Robert Cargill, Edward
Douglas, Troy LaFaye
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