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FRIDAY 23
73 Trains and SF/F Faneuil (3W)
Perhaps the most iconic development of the Industrial Revolution
was the steam locomotive, and science fiction and fantasy has
made great use of locomotives and trains throughout its history.
Whether the “lightning rail” of D&D’s Eberron setting or the
popularity of locomotives in steampunk, SF/F is no stranger to
the love affair and sense of wonder people have for trains. Come
“all aboard” with Arisia ’16, as we explore this phenomenon in the
realm of fantastic fiction! Dennis McCunney (m), James Macdonald,
Daniel Miller
74 Nonfiction Reading Hale (3W)
r Come listen to our panelists read a selection from their original
nonfiction works. Abby Hafer, Lizzie Stark
75 Soldering 101 Independence (3E)
Learn to solder by building a simple circuit that blinks. Limit
15, sign up in Program Nexus. Materials fee: $5 per participant.
Kevin Osborn (m), Drew Van Zandt
76 Chaosmos (4hr 30min) Harbor I (3E)
g You are a covert alien operative on a secret mission to find the
Ovoid and control it when the universe collapses. Your most
potent weapon is your ability to bluff, misdirect and deceive.
Chaosmos is a hidden information strategy game where you
explore planets and gather weapons and equipment to find the
Ovoid and hide it from your opponents. You win the game if you
have the Ovoid card in your hand when the Chaos Clock reaches
zero. Kimberly Klimczuk
77 Open Singing [song circle] Paine (2W)
i Come listen and/or make music in this unthemed song circle.
All types of music are welcome. Time permitting, everyone who
wishes to lead a song will have at least one opportunity to do so.
David Weingart (m), Beth Runnerwolf
78 Ship it Like FedExxx Marina 1 (2E)
e Join the creators of the hit fanfic storytelling party game slash:
romance without boundaries as they present their favorite smut
and crackfics. Awkward and arousing erotica will be heard. Erotic
fan brackets with live scripting and illustration. Teddy Roosevelt!
Luna Lovegood! The Predator! Starbuck! Dr. Who! Godzilla! Daenerys!
The Witch King of Angmar! Khan and Khaaaaan!!!!!!!! No
holes barred! Glenn Given (m), Daniel Brian, Meg McGinley
79 Wait, That’s Not in the Sci-Fi Section! Marina 2 (2E)
A look at the NYT bestseller list clearly shows a lot of genre work
that isn’t being marketed as science fiction or fantasy. David
Mitchell has never been called an SF writer; Ben Winters has won
the Edgar Award for his SF, yet we don’t hear about him in genre
circles. The lack of labels can help these authors find mainstream
success, but how can we find out about genre work that’s not
marketed as such? Adam Lipkin (m), Mark W. Richards, David G.
Shaw, Walt Williams
80 Introduction to BDSM Marina 3 (2E)
There are a lot of different ways to practice BDSM. How can you
get into it without getting in over your head? What can you do
to stay safe while experimenting and exploring your own limits?
We’ll go over a few do’s and, more importantly, don’ts of trying
BDSM. 18+ Only. Alex Newman (m), Adri, Leo d’Entremont,
Michelle Driscoll, Shana Fuqua
81 Navigating Non-Monogamy Marina 4 (2E)
Let’s discuss the many forms of non-mongamy, from polyamory,
swinging, “monogamish”, open relationships, intentionally serial
monogamy, emotional non-monogamy, etc. How can people try
out relationship and partnering styles that work for them, including
situations where one or more members of a relationship
prefer a different style than other member(s)? Ken Kingsgrave-
Ernstein (m), Melissa Kaplan, Shelley Marsh, James Meickle, Kim
Pinto
82 Drum Circle (4hr) Grand A (1W)
This is an open Drum and Dance Circle. All are welcome—if you
have a drum, please bring it. You don’t need a drum to dance or
sit back and enjoy the ambience, but if you have one, don’t forget
to pack it. You can also bring zills, tambourines, and any non-
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