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SUNDAY 67
512 The Strong Sound [workshop] Paine (2W)
i Sing and be heard without strain. Lead songs with confidence.
Learn to sing with a loud, clear voice without harming your
throat. Improve your range and increase your vocal stamina.
This workshop is an introduction to Anabel’s vocal and centered
breathing technique. Helpful for all singers. This workshop is
limited to 20 students; attendees should sign up in advance at the
Program Nexus. Anabel Graetz (m)
513 Remembering Leonard Nimoy Marina 1 (2E)
Leonard Nimoy, one of the greats, passed away in 2015. Although
he remains best known for Star Trek, he had along and varied
career, excelling as an an actor and a director, working as a voice
actor and a photographer, and hosting documentaries. We’ll
look back at his life (even his musical career), and talk about how
much Nimoy meant to people both as a man and as a performer.
Keith R. A. DeCandido (m), Daniel Miller, Santiago Rivas, Ken
Schneyer, Sonya Taaffe
514 Surviving Manliness: Detoxifying Masculinity Marina 2 (2E)
Harry Dresden, James Bond and the Winchester brothers seem
to suffer more from a kind of toxic masculinity than they do
from their antagonists. Many characters who suffer from their
manliness seem mired in the same mistakes over and over. This
panel is about characters who find a healthier path. What stories
and characters provide examples we can use to find a different
path in a time of changing expectations on all people, regardless
of gender expression? Erik Amundsen (m), William Ian Blanton,
Max Gladstone, Daniel José Older, Sarah Weintraub
515 Feminism: What It Is, What It’s Not Marina 3 (2E)
Cheris Kramarae and Paula Treichler said “Feminism is the
radical notion that women are people.” But what does that mean?
Feminism has had multiple “waves,” meanings, and factions over
the years. Does some feminism cross the line from empowerment
to exclusion? Let’s discuss the history of feminism, what it means
today, what it gets right, what it gets wrong, and where it’s heading
next. Melissa Perreira-Andrews (m), Pamela Gay, Buzz Harris,
Rose Hayes, Trisha Wooldridge
516 Business Costs of Pro Making Marina 4 (2E)
Why is that product so expensive? Why, I could make it myself for
half that price! Panelists will explain some of the common pitfalls
of startups, semi-professional making, and why everything costs
as much as it does. They will also discuss some of the things that
entrepreneurs most commonly forget to account for when planning
their business model. Scott Lefton (m), Lori Del Genis, Lisa
Hertel, Frederic Jennings, Drew Van Zandt
517 Masquerade Doors Open (1hr) Grand B (1W)
e Doors open for seating.
7:15pm
518 Why Man Creates (24min) ArisiaTV
t Most people know Saul Bass as this genius who created memorable
title and credit sequences for major Hollywood pictures
(also a number of important corporate logos)—but he also created
this marvelous short (about 25 minutes) which asks “Why
Man Creates”.
7:30pm
519 Swing Dance (2hr) Commonwealth (1W)
Come to learn how to swing dance and stay to enjoy this social
dance form, Arisia-style. No partner or previous experience necessary.
Lead or follow, it’s up to you!
8:00pm
520 LARP—All Bets Are Off (Werewolf MET) (4hr) Adams (3W)
g Come play a World of Darkness werewolf as you figure out what
is going on at the new casino in town. You will be one of a number
of new Cliath youngsters coming to aid this Garou Sept in
its time of need. Kinfolk have been going missing and there are
new players in town. The Elders Council needs your help. Can
you prove yourself and have the Galliards sing your tales? Anna R
Bradley (m)
e Presentation a Anime f Film v Video t ArisiaTV