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SUNDAY 55
393 Art Show Directors’ Docent Tour Harbor III (3E)
Tour the Arisia 2016 Art Show with the art show directors, and
get their point of view on the show itself as a work of art. Megan
Lewis, Nicholas “phi” Shectman
394 NASA Documentary Films (1hr) Otis (2W)
f This year’s batch of films comes from the archives of the Jet
Propulsion Laboratory and begins with the 1967 JPL orientation
film for new employees, then Mission For Mariner, an overview
on early solar system exploration. We conclude with a theatrical
newsreel on Gemini 8 and Luna 6. Presented all in 16mm.
395 The Shallow End [song circle] Paine (2W)
i A performance circle specifically for those who have little or no
experience performing in front of others. You can do whatever
you want—sing, recite, dance, etc.—and no one will boo or criticize.
Come get your feet wet. Mark Bernstein (m), Angela Kessler
396 The Technology of Star Trek Marina 1 (2E)
Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Trek by discussing
the good, the bad, and the ugly about the depictions of technology
on screen and paper: communicators, tricorders, hand-held
computers, and dozens of things you remember that the panel
forgot. Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein (m), David Brahm, Marc Brunco,
Carl Fink, Woodrow Hill
397 The Bible as Fantasy Literature Marina 2 (2E)
What can we gain from viewing the Bible as fantasy literature,
rife with active gods, prophecies, and larger-than-life heroes,
and complete with centuries of fanfic from Dante to Milton and
onward? How is the Bible treated in fantasy? Ken Schneyer (m),
B.A. Chepaitis, MJ Cunniff, N.S. Dolkart, Matthew Kressel, Susan
Weiner
398 The Boston Comics Round Table Marina 3 (2E)
Come and meet some of the creators of the Boston Comics Round
Table, the largest and oldest collective of comics creators in New
England. In just under a decade the BCR has published numerous
books, helped establish MICE: The Massachusetts Independent
Comics Expo, and helped foster a sense of community for those
interested in making comics. Dan Mazur (m), E. J. Barnes, Mehitbel
Glenhaber, Donna Martinez, Heide Solbrig
399 Complexities of Voice Marina 4 (2E)
How do we choose the voices we write with, and how do those
choices influence plot, theme, flow? Trisha Wooldridge (m), Constance
Burris, John Chu, Ctein, Greer Gilman
400 Walk the Labyrinth (1hr) Commonwealth (1W)
What’s blue & white and bigger on the inside? Our 30’x30’
seven-circuit classical labyrinth! A tool for walking meditation,
self-inquiry, relaxation, or just for fun, use it to find a little peace
during the excitement of Arisia. The labyrinth is open to all who
can respect the space. You can arrive anytime and walk it as many
times as you’d like. Jude Shabry
11:40am
401 The Princess Bride (1hr 35min) Revere (2W)
v “Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare
to die.” “Have fun stormin’ da castle.” 8.1 IMDB. 1987, PG.
12:00pm
402 Rock Band 4 Freeplay (14hr) Carlton (3E)
g Form your own band, rock the world, and live out your ultimate
rock and roll fantasy, with your friends, family, or as a solo act.
Drop in all day long.
403 Swordswomen Through the Ages (45min) Grand B (1W)
s The sword was the weapon par excellence for hundreds of years,
and the symbol of nobility and might. And throughout history,
women became experts in its use. In this demonstration, we’ll
discuss famous fighting women from European history. For each
woman, we’ll demonstrate an authentic swordplay style, taken
from a surviving text, that she might have used, ranging from
the subtleties of the medieval longsword to the simplicity of the
Napoleonic saber. CHEMAS Group (m), Paul Kenworthy, Mark J.
Millman
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