Friday 3:00 PM

Open Gaming — 9hr — Thomas Paine AB

Unscheduled gaming. Sweet! James Pinkerton

Friday 4:00 PM

Cutie Honey — 1hr 35min — Molly Pitcher

Live Action Japanese Super Heroine saga. Over the top Live version of the classic anime. & selected shorts. 2004 PG-13

Friday 5:00 PM

Blood Bowl Open Gaming — 4hr — Thomas Paine AB

Fantasy football mayhem—orcs and elves and whatnot take to the pitch for a bloody, bruising and fun-filled miniatures boardgame. Learn the game or just brush up on the new rules. Players who learn the game at the open gaming are welcome to join in the ArisiaBowl tournament running all day Sunday. Maureen Reddington-Wilde

Hollow Earth Expedition Demo — 4hr — Thomas Paine AB

The year is 1936, the world is in turmoil, and great discoveries are being made every day. You may be sitting on the greatest discovery of them all. Come try this exciting game of pulp adventure, in the style of Indiana Jones and the Mummy. See why Hollow Earth Expedition was nominated for 4 Ennie awards, including best game. "Feeding Nazis to Dinosaurs, since 1936." Steven Hammond

Friday 6:00 PM

Opening Night at the Art Show with Marrus — 1hr 30min — Charles River Prefunction

Please join our Artist Guest of Honor, at her table on the 16th floor. Marrus will be available for questions about her paintings, and to review work by con membership—please limit to one piece, due to time considerations. An excellent and renowned face/body painting artist, Marrus will also be available for skin decorating at an additional cost. Marrus

Phoenix (2004) — 2hr — Haym Solomon

Throughout time, mankind has chased after the dream of immortality. The Phoenix, in the form of a bird of fire, is said to hold the key to eternal life. Great wars are fought in a vain attempt to possess it and, as a result, civilizations rise and fall. Phoenix is a collection of five stories from the past, present and future. Many will perish because of their desires, and they are the lucky ones. True pain comes for those who find immortality and experience the burden of living forever.

Tales from the RPG Slushpile — Paul Revere B

The counterpart to the literary track panel—bad ideas and suggestions, with some discussion of what RPG editors are looking for. Elizabeth McCoy (m), Walter Milliken, Evan Jamieson

Surviving Your First Con — William Dawes A

So much to do. So much to keep track of. We'll tell you about some of the highlights to be sure not to miss, and how to keep from wearing yourself out the first day. Remember: 5 hours of sleep, 2 meals, and 1 shower, Every Day! Bill Todd, jan howard finder, Jerome C. Conner, John C. Watson (m), Hugh Casey

Non-Genre Films that Fans Love — William Dawes B

There's nothing fantastic about Memento, but it somehow feels like science fiction. What other realist movies are especially attractive to fans of SF and fantasy? What are the qualities that make them feel like genre? Julia Tenney, John Black, Eric M. Van (m), Adam Lipkin, Sonya Taaffe

Friday 7:00 PM

Nominal Quiet Room/Free Play — 2hr — 1404

Indoor voices, please.

Teen Beading: Working with Seed Beads — 2hr — Empress A

Beading with the little bitty beads… :-) Sherry Briggs

Balloon Animals — Empress B

Learn how to make your own balloon art. Ming Diaz, Mimi Noyes

Pirate Ship Building; or Is That a Ninja Castle? — Empress D

Make your own creation with our supply of paper tubes, shiny sticky papers, and homemade playdough. Susan Levitin

Let's Be Bad Guys: Role-playing Villains — Guest Room 201

The default assumption is to play the heroes, those few fighting against the darkness at overwhelming odds. What if you happen to like the dark? Roleplaying (& GMing) villainous PCs isn't easy. The competition is fiercer. The learning curve is steeper. Can an all-villain PC campaign work long-term or is it better as a one-shot? What are the perks? What are the pitfalls? Come talk and hear about role-playing and refereeing those characters that aren't the nicest ones in the bunch. Jonathan Woodward (m), Walter Milliken, dkap

Cylons and Religion — Guest Room 204

As machines, Cylons didn't have a religion—what they had was a Philosophy of Monotheism. Being mechanical, with computers for brains, they had a set of rules/programming to follow. Once they took human form, they acquired human doubts and questions. James T. Henderson Jr. (m), Aline Boucher Kaplan, Jeff Warner, Tim Lieder

Myth and Folklore in Fantasy — Molly Pitcher

How do writers use myth in their stories? What are the most common myth cycles drawn from? Has traditional folklore been run out of town by urban legends? Why is the appeal of these stories so strong after millennia? Greer Gilman, Susan Hanniford Crowley, Shira Lipkin, Catt Kingsgrave, Christopher Weuve (m), Sonya Taaffe

Humor on Stage — Paul Revere A

The pros and cons of being silly on stage. How to present a humorous character or skit. The importance of broadening the scope of your humor for the audience. Suford Lewis (m), jan howard finder

What is LARP, and Why Would I Want to Do It? — Paul Revere B

You have heard of LARPing. But what is it? What does the acronym stand for? Where do these things happen? Why in the world do people find it fun, and who are these people anyway? What do you mean there are many kinds? A look into LARP, what it is, how it is done by some folks, where to find LARPs of various kinds. Rebecca L. Kletnieks, Chad Bergeron (m), Michael A. Ventrella, Mark Waks, Anna R. Bradley, John Bacon

Greedquest — 2hr — Thomas Paine AB

Greed is good, and there's treasure to be won, so what are you waiting for? Race into the dungeon to grab The Hoard. Then, all you have to do is reverse direction to get out, but everyone else is standing between you and the exit! Bill Todd

City Building — William Dawes A

From Ankh-Morpork to Ambergris, well-crafted cities are central to the genre's most successful SF worlds. What goes into creating a believable city and its culture? What aspects of the urban experience are universal? How can a city affect the surrounding suburban areas, national politics and identity, scientific and artistic development, and everyday life? The panelists may collaborate with the audience on sketching out plans for a new city, time permitting. Grant Carrington, Gordon Linzner (m), Toni Lay, Sarah Smith, Melissa Scott

The Blood Debate — William Dawes B

Why donate blood, tissue, eggs, sperm, organs? Why not sell? What is the current state of the science and the law, and what is expected in the near and long term? Are the laws of supply and demand applicable? Examines some good SF explorations of these topics, such as Niven's Known Space series, Spinrad's "Bug Jack Barron" and Cook's "Coma." By request, this panel will include advice for at-con blood donors—manage your donation so you have plenty of energy for the con. Laura Anne Gilman, Thomas A. Amoroso, Amy Chused (m), Wil Howitt, John Hodges

Friday 8:00 PM

What is This Thing Called Filk? (Filk 101) — Crispus Attucks

Everything you need to know about filk. What is filk music? Where do you find it? How do you filk? What should you expect at a filk sing? The panelists will answer these questions and perhaps provide some musical examples. Ellen Kranzer (m), Kathy Sands, Jacob Sommer

Amazing Watercolors — Empress B

Wow! Discover the amazing combinations of colors when you sprinkle salt over your masterpiece. Aimee Yermish

Children's Games for Time Travelers — Empress D

Fun games of times gone by. Pete 'Happy' Thomas

How to be Healthy at a Con — Guest Room 201

From hygiene to baby-care, the panelists describe how to maintain healthy habits at a con. Rebecca L. Kletnieks, Jude Shabry, Michelle Wexelblat MSW, Thomas A. Amoroso (m), Amy Chused

Boskone Party — 10hr — Guest Room 204

Come to the Boskone party!

Japan Sinks — 2hr 20min — Haym Solomon

Remake of the classic Japanese SF novel, where tectonic plates are dragging Japan beneath the Pacific. Subtitled. 2006 PG–13

Flirting: Cyber, Real Life, or a Balance Between — Molly Pitcher

Are you a bolder flirt in virtual reality—a la Second Life—than you are in real life? Do you flirt with friends over IM more then you would ever do at a party the next day? How has removing face-to-face flirting changed how people get to know each other? Has VR helped your RL flirting skills? Alex Newman, KT Pinto, Solomon Davidoff, Bridget Joyce Boyle (m)

Warmer Winters: Knitting Contest — Paul Revere A

Warmer Winters provides the disadvantaged with warm clothes during the winter, by having volunteers knit hats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, and more all year round. Come learn more about Warmer Winters, learn to knit (or help others learn), and get free supplies. Show off your creations at the wrap-up on Monday. Beginners welcome. Prizes for those who knit the most during the weekend. Judy Gentry

When Did Society Get So Awesome? — Paul Revere B

Zombie shuffles in the streets. Talk Like a Pirate Day. Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day. 5000 person Zombie vs Human games on college campuses. We have heard about the great stuff that used to happen at places like MIT and CalTech in the old days, but much of that had died down. Now, thanks to the Internet and some enterprisingly awesome people, these hacks are going world-wide. Are we entering a brave new world of awesome? Or is it just a passing fad? Terry Franklin, Sarah Smith, Stephanie Clarkson, MaryAnn Johanson (m)

Sith Charity Ball — 3hr — Presidents D

His High Exaltedness, the Great Jabba the Hutt has decreed that you are to attend his Sith Charity Ball. Join members of the New England Star Wars community and New England Browncoats in revelry, as they raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Photos with Jabba and his entourage, and raffle tickets for some rare items will be on sale for this charity. DJ Johnny Zed will keep things moving on the dance floor in our 'wretched hive of scum and villainy'!

Looney Labs Card Games Open Gaming — 2hr — Thomas Paine AB

Come relax and learn some groovy games. Try to keep pace with the changing rules and goals in Fluxx. Play with the 5 elements in Aquarius. Travel through time with Chrononauts. Tell some short, sweet stories in Nanofictionary. Brian Campbell

HorrorClix–400 pt constructed army — 3hr — Thomas Paine AB

Bring a 400 pt constructed army to play a game of HorrorClix. There will be three to four 50 minute rounds depending on number of players to determine championship. Prize is a Wizkids limited figure or card. Larry Dunne

Real and Fake Religion in SF/Fantasy — William Dawes A

People who couldn't tell Adam from Absalom can give you detailed analyses of the beliefs of Hobbits or Bajorans. Real world religions might pop in "The Dybbuk" or "The Exorcist" but often writers have trouble acknowledging religion at all. How is religion depicted in SF/fantasy books, movies and TV shows? Do writers respect the religions they create more than real ones? Which written or media depictions of religion have been most favorable? Most critical? Most realistic? Mary Catelli, Debra Doyle, Walter Hunt, Aline Boucher Kaplan, Lis Carey

The Diversity of Creativity — William Dawes B

Decades ago, comics were mostly created (80%) by white males. What does the evolving diversity of comic creators show us about modern society? Israel Peskowitz, Mercy E. Van Vlack, Woodrow "asim" Hill, Evonne Heyning

Friday 9:00 PM

100 FIlk Songs Everyone Should Know — Crispus Attucks

There are many, many filk songs so where should you start? We'll sing our way through one man's list of 100 songs every filker should have in their repertoire. Lyrics provided. Come to sing, come to listen, come to learn. Erwin S. Strauss

VTM: The Price of Redemptionm—LARP — 6hr — Crows Nest Alcove

Your elders have told you to represent them at an auction in Boston. You have been told that it contains several items from a recent Egyptian dig. You have traveled far and with your invitation in hand you arrive at the hotel where the auction is to be held. Strangely enough you realize that you know several of the other vampires gathering there. Michael Dlott (m), Angela Dickau, Michael Charnitsky

Fuzion: TCS — 2hr — Empress A

This game is a play-test of a new plug in for the Fuzion games system. The players will be playing Space Rangers taking down the criminals plying the starlanes of deep space through boarding actions, and house to house searches. Players will need to sign a non-disclosure agreement to play. T. Christopher Davis

Mary Turzillo Reading — Guest Room 201

Reading from Dragon Soup, a collaborative work with Marge Simon. Mary Turzillo

Cecilia Tan Reading & Circlet Press Party — 3hr — Guest Room 209

Come celebrate the launch of "Best Fantastic Erotica," the book of the winning stories from Circlet Press' first ever "best story" contest. Cecilia Tan and other contributors will read selections of hot erotic sf/fantasy and then host a party. Copies will be available for autographing. Circlet Press is the world's only publisher specializing in erotic science fiction and fantasy. Cecilia Tan

F=Fandom, P=Politics, V=Vendetta — Molly Pitcher

Does "V for Vendetta" strike a chord with us as the US Government appears to coming dangerously close to turning into a totalitarian theocracy? What about "Judge Dredd," "Logan's Run," or "Aeon Flux"? What happens when self-righteous fanatics have the big guns and the legitimate power? Do we cower under the authoritarian rule for "our own good," or do we stand tall and say "no more?" Laura Anne Gilman, Terry Franklin (m), Ken Gale, James B. VanBokkelen, MaryAnn Johanson

Tribble Bash! — 4hr — Presidents AB

A party celebrating classic Star Trek, with music, video, games & activities (one involves a mallet!), cash bar, and giveaways! Have your photo taken with a mound of tribbles for $3, or purchase a tribble. Proceeds go to charity—the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Prizes awarded for the best classic Trek costumes!

Evolution Magic — 2hr — Thomas Paine AB

A variation of Magic the Gathering that utilizes a common pool of cards from which decks are built from during the course of many games. Stresses flexibility and on-the-fly creativity over simply buying better cards or over-reliance on specific card combos. Brennan Martin (m), Mike Beyna

Space Pirate Amazon Ninja Catgirl — 2hr — Thomas Paine AB

Life is good when you're a Space Pirate Amazon Ninja Catgirl. Enjoy a life of larceny and mayhem as you embark on one caper after another. Defeat every challenge the galaxy throws at you. Pick up toys (and the occasional Poolboy), grab more loot than anyone else, and watch your tail because the other catgirls want what you got. Bill Todd

Superman and the Sins of Copyright — William Dawes A

DC Comics and Disney have managed to protect their copyrights on their cash cows by quietly forcing through legislation that extends copyright law to 2019, forcing many to wonder if the next move will be for perpetuity. What are the ramifications? Why has a good law that was designed to protect creators and their immediate families become a law to protect corporations? Is copyright a necessary evil or something we should fight against? Martha H. Adams, E. J. Barnes, Michael A. Burstein

Masquerade for First Timers — William Dawes B

Are you new to masquerades? Here's the scoop: what to expect, what all those terms mean, how to present your costume and move on stage. We will cover everything you need to know to successfully take part in a masquerade. Karen Purcell DVM (m), Ann Catelli, Donna M. Dube, Toni Lay

Friday 10:00 PM

Filking Into the Night—Open Filking — 8hr — Crispus Attucks

Hear filk in its native environment! Make music happen. Sing! Play! Clap hands! Listen! Join the merriment! No experience necessary.

XKCD: How Did He Know That About Me? — Guest Room 201

Some geeks suspect Randall Munroe, the author of the webcomic xkcd, of having spies in their brain. What is this comic about, and what makes it so compelling? Ofer Inbar, Jeff Mach (m)

Karas (2006) — 3hr — Haym Solomon

The worlds of humans and demons have overlapped since time immemorial, and a young woman named Yuri and her servant, the Karas, have long maintained order and balance between the worlds. Disgusted by human arrogance, the Karas turns his back on the laws he helped uphold for so long, taking the name Ekou and attacking the human race. But the new Karas is determined to stop Ekou's evil ambitions. Dubbed in English.

When the Sun Was God — 1hr 45min — Molly Pitcher

(Stara Basn) Polish Knights, Vikings, Treacherous Warlords and a cute Wiccan Priestess. Epic Polish Myth. Subtitled. 2003 R

Drumming 101 — Paul Revere AB

Drumming 101, before the drum circle Lauren Grover

Explaining Polyamory — William Dawes AB

All of us in the polyamorous lifestyle have had to face misconceptions from time to time. How do we combat popular media stereotypes and talk about our lives in a fashion that doesn't veer off into "Too Much Information" territory? We will share some practical solutions to real world questions, and a war story or two! Alan Wexelblat, Bey Woodward, Micah Schneider, Catt Kingsgrave (m), Brent Heyning

Friday 10:30 PM

"Eric in the Elevator" Season7.5 Filming Session — Main Lobby

Your 15 minutes of make-believe fame: "Eric in the Elevator" films at Arisia, and you are the celebrity that our FPGoH will chat with next! Join us in the lobby and be interviewed in our fan-built elevator set! Maybe you'll discover yourself to be on a book tour; on the other hand, you could turn out to be something completely unexpected! Two chairs, one potted plant, no script! Eric "in the Elevator" Zuckerman

Friday 11:00 PM

VIOLET WAND — Guest Room 203

Welcome to the world of Erotic Electrostimulation! Created at the turn of the century as a "medical" device, the Violet Wand has become popular in the BDSM community. Come see what it's all about, learn some techniques, and ask all the questions you like.

Drum Circle — 7hr — Paul Revere AB

Carry the energy of the night forward by participating in the drum circle. Charles Hannum

Cow Poker Card Game — Thomas Paine AB

Two to four players become ranchers, rustling each others' cattle and hiring away each others' cowpokes. Recruit the wacky characters into your ranch for points and bonuses, and collect them in tricks from the roundups and shootouts. Once all the cards are taken, make poker hands to score additional points. Every card can be used at least two different ways, so there's strategy as well as luck. Bill Todd

Rocky Horror: People Still Do That? — William Dawes AB

The Rocky Horror Picture Show remains a late night movie house staple, despite its age and obvious deficiencies. If it's so bad, why do people go week after week? If it actually has redeeming qualities, why does everyone insist it's so bad? KT Pinto, Micah Schneider, Jeff Mach (m)

Shogun Assassin — 11:45 PM, 1hr 30min — Molly Pitcher

Live action version of Lone Wolf & Cub. Shogun sends waves of Ninjas to kill the Samurai & his family dead dead dead? 1980 R

Saturday 12:00 AM

INTERMEDIATE ROPE WORK — Guest Room 203

So you know a few basic knots, and you've decided to pursue your enjoyment of rope bondage. Come join us for an exploration of some more complex knots and harnesses, along with helpful hints and advice from some seasoned players. No partner required.

Rocky Horror Picture Show w/Teseracte — 3hr — Presidents D

The Teseracte Players and their special guests will treat you to a unique blend of theatre, humour and outright fun at the Late Night Science Fiction Picture Show!

24-hour Open Gaming — 23hr 59min — Thomas Paine AB

Unscheduled gaming. Way cool! James Pinkerton

Alternate Lifestyles and Fandom — William Dawes AB

Alternate lifestyles of all kinds seem to flock together, especially at a con like Arisia. Why is alternative sexuality so common in fandom, and even openly talked about, when it is almost completely shunned in the mainstream world? How do we feel about all this adult discussion and behavior in our conventions? Is it appropriate here, or should they go get a room? Bridget Joyce Boyle, dkap (m), Lawrence Nelson, Jeff Mach

Saturday 1:00 AM

Wings of Rean (2005) — 2hr 30min — Haym Solomon

Terrorists have attacked the US military base in Iwakuni City. When it's discovered that the culprits are two of Aesap Suzuki's friends, Aesap is also mistakenly hunted by US forces. As the innocent Aesap escapes arrest, he spots a flying warship suddenly emerging from the luminous ocean. At the bow is a young woman with wings of light on her feet. Her name is Lyukus, daughter of King Sakomizu of Byston Well—a world located where land and sea meet. Japanese with subtitles.

BDSM for Dummies — William Dawes AB

So you've heard about this BDSM thing, and you think maybe it's interesting, but being suspended by your toes and tickled by midgets is a bit much for you. How can you get into it without getting over your head? More importantly, what must 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. Alex Newman (m), Thomas A. Amoroso, dkap, Ed Fuqua, Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein

Saturday 3:30 AM

Super Robot Wars OG: Divine Wars (2006) — 1hr 45min — Haym Solomon

In a future not far removed from our own, humanity has reformed under the banner of the Earth Federation Government. But all is not as it seems, as teenager Ryusei Date learns the truth: his favorite video game, Burning PT, is in fact a training tool for top-secret mobile weaponry called Personal Troopers, and that the Troopers exist to fight off an alien menace that has already begun to move against us… Japanese with subtitles.

Planetes (2003) — 5:15 AM, 2hr — Haym Solomon

The year is 2075 AD. The dream of working and living in the vast openness of space is now a reality. However, a new threat has arisen and if left unchecked can prove fatal: Space Debris! Follow the men and women of the space-junk-collecting "Half-Section" and witness the harrowing experience that is involved with such dangers. In Japanese with English subtitles. In 720p hi-def.

Saturday 7:00 AM

Jin-Roh (1998) — 1hr 45min — Haym Solomon

Set in an alternate history of Japan, Constable Fuse is part of an elite Special Forces unit known as the Capital Police whose mission is to maintain peace during a time of civil unrest. Entangled within a web of intrigue and politics between the Capital Police, the government intelligence bureau, and a secret society known as Jin-Roh—the Wolf Brigade. Fuse's decisions will determine the ultimate fate of the Capital Police and those around him. In 720p high-def. Dubbed in English.

Being a Morning Person in Nocturnal Fandom — William Dawes A

Fen are generally thought of as a nocturnal bunch. Many even take this for granted, assuming that all fen are night owls. What does it take to survive as an early riser in fandom? How do you deal with noisy friends up past your bedtime and people who try to invite you out in the middle of the night? More importantly, how do you avoid violence from your sleep-addled roommates early in the morning? Bonnie Barlow Turner, Elaine Isaak, Jan Dumas, Lisa A. Ashton (m)

Saturday 8:00 AM

Kobolds Ate My Baby — 3hr — Thomas Paine AB

This silly little game can be a pile of fun. Bring your pencil and sense of humor. See adventuring life from the other side of the tracks. Sorry your character is not destined for greatness. There will be horrible deaths. Character creation is quick and you'll get good at it. Thomas Cerul

Necessary Evil: A Hero is Suborned — 4hr — Thomas Paine AB

When all the super heroes of the world are blown to kingdom come by an army of invading aliens who will save the day? Evil… The only forces left to take on the alien menace are the crafty and self serving super villains! Robert Rosenthal

Saturday 8:30 AM

Saturday Morning Yoga — Crispus Attucks

Start off a long, exciting day of con right. Join us for yoga to relax your mind and strengthen your body. Jude Shabry

Freedom (2006) — 1hr 30min — Haym Solomon

In the 23rd century, mankind has fled earth and emigrated to the moon. The omnipresent Citizens Administration Council grants residents everything they need—except their freedom. Uneasy about the future, 15-year-old Takeru and friends decide to race their customized Lunar Terrain Vehicle in the ultimate tube race! In 720p high-def. Japanese with subtitles.

Saturday 9:00 AM

Unstructured Supervised Free Play — Empress A

1 hour before FastTrack opens. Indoor voices, please.

Saturday 10:00 AM

Nominal Quiet Room/Free Play — 7hr — 1404

Indoor voices, please.

Visit with Marrus at Art Show — 2hr — Charles River Prefunction

Please join our Artist Guest of Honor, at her table on the 16th floor. Marrus will be available for questions about her paintings, and to review work by con membership—please limit to one piece, due to time considerations. An excellent and renowned face/body painting artist, Marrus will also be available for skin decorating at an additional cost. Marrus

Kamikaze Costuming — 2hr — Empress A

Fabrics, Pins, Imagination! Come make your own costume. Then, show off your creation in the Masquerade. Vonnie Carts-Powell, Carol Salemi, Aimee Yermish, Liz Cademy Pfeffer

MYCHIP Child ID Project — 4hr — Empress B

The CHIP program is a Child Identification process. Children (actually any age, as it has been found to be useful in older folks prone to wandering as well) are finger-printed, tooth-printed, DNA swabbed, and video-taped answering scripted questions. Ross Schacher, Walter Hunt

Catapults: Early Rocket Science? — Empress C

Just like the machines in Lord of the Rings… but smaller, and all your own. Pete 'Happy' Thomas

Reading from "Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere" — Empress D

Award winning children's author Ann McCallum will do a reading from her newest book "Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere." Ann McCallum

Gordon Linzner Reading — Guest Room 201

Gordon Linzner reading one or two of his short stories. Gordon Linzner

Shaun the Sheep, Bernard the Bear — 40min — Haym Solomon

6 episodes of Shaun the Sheep, a new spin off from Wallace & Gromit. Followed by Bernard the Bear. 2007 G

Heinlein Society Blood Drive — 7hr — Main Lobby

Give the Gift of Life at Arisia! The fifth Arisia blood drive. Please consider donating. To set an appointment, go to the Heinlein Society table, find a Naughty Nurse or email blood-drive@arisia.org (pending an email reply.) Walk-ins welcome! We try to pace the timing of donors to allow the MGH staff to deliver on their expectation of one half hour per donor from beginning to end. Thank you!

Boondoggles We Knew and Loved — Paul Revere A

Let's look back at things that "seemed like a good idea at the time" but flopped, fizzled or just plain never got off the ground. Controlled nuclear fusion has been 30 years away for the past 50 years. Plans to build personal helicopters and auto-planes date back to the 1930s and 1940s. Remember the Picturephone and the dot-bombs? This panel will look back, chuckle, and discuss what went wrong. Dr. Charles E. Gannon, Jeff Hecht (m), Dr. Geoffrey A. Landis

Harry Potter: Movies vs. Books — Paul Revere B

Does knowing how the book series ends change our anticipation for the last two films? Are there actually fans of the movie series who haven't read the books? (No spoilers from book six or seven permitted at this panel. Go to the "Deathly Hallows" panel to talk about the end of the book series.) Susan Hanniford Crowley (m), jan howard finder, Resa Nelson, Michael Sharrow, MaryAnn Johanson

Star Trek: Remastered, for Better or Worse? — Prefunction A

Spielberg and Lucas took lots of heat for tampering with released works. Has the team behind "Star Trek Remastered" done any better? There are lots of opinions on this one. Hear what our panelists have to say, then share your opinion. J. Clinton Alvord Jr (m), Karl T. Winkler

Walk the Labyrinth — Presidents A

Come find your center in our 30'x30' Seven-Circuit Classical Labyrinth. A tool for walking meditation, use it to find a little peace during the excitement of Arisia.

Dungeon Crawl with Realms — 6hr — Presidents B

The Realms, a world where people live by wits and courage, by magic and the sword. Join us in Ballroom B, fighting with a weapon of your own making ($5 extra) or borrowing a weapon from our inventory. Either way, you're in the Realms now and you'll never be quite the same again. Abbreviated Rules of Combat: Realms uses a lightest touch system. No matter how lightly you are touched, you have to take the shot as a normal blow. Full details available at the tables outside the Dungeon Crawl.

Mandatory Masquarade Contestant Meeting — Presidents D

Orientation and introduction meeting for the masquerade contestants before tech rehearsals start. All masquerade participants must attend. Karen Purcell DVM (m), Donna M. Dube, Dina Ellen Flockhart, Martin Gear, Toni Lay, Lisa A. Ashton, Rachel Hels, Emily Skrodzki, Christine Denise Day

Icehouse Games Demonstration — 2hr — Thomas Paine AB

A million year old game from Mars. A logic puzzle. A game of space conquest. A chess variant. A bidding game. Robot programing. Torpedos. Pirates. Trees. What do these all have in common? Icehouse! Icehouse is a futuristic game system for playing hundreds of different board games. Come learn and play Treehouse, Zendo, Homeworlds, RAMbots, Icehouse, and many more games. Novice experience level, kid-friendly. Everything is provided, but bring your own stashes if you'd like. Brian Campbell

Blood Bowl Open Gaming — 4hr — Thomas Paine AB

Fantasy football mayhem—orcs and elves and whatnot take to the pitch for a bloody, bruising and fun-filled miniatures boardgame. Learn the game or just brush up on the new rules. Players who learn the game at the open gaming are welcome to join in the ArisiaBowl tournament running all day Sunday. New players to experts welcome. Maureen Reddington-Wilde

Clark "Superman" Kent and Bruce "Batman" Wayne — William Dawes A

The dual identity of superheroes speaks less to comics' readership than it once did. Comic writers no longer write as much about Superheroes' secret identities. What are comics losing by dispensing with secret identities? Who would write for the Daily Planet if Clark Kent left his job to be a full-time superhero? Jonathan Woodward (m), Debra Fran Baker, Alexx S. Kay, Michael A. Burstein

Rosleyians Reading — William Dawes B

A reading by the Rosleyians Writing Group. Charlene Brusso, Suzanne Palmer (m), John Bowker

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star — 10:15 AM, 1hr 35min — Molly Pitcher

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Chinese subtitled PG–13 95 minutes Slapstick SF comedy from Hong Kong.

Britsh Space Pirates — 10:40 AM, 50min — Haym Solomon

Animated British Space Pirates with the usual suspects. 2007 G

Saturday 11:00 AM

Ninjas vs Pirates Gaming Session — Empress C

Come learn a new game from the game designers. Mitchell Morris, Michael Bonet

Crafting a Story, Criss-crossing Genres with GoH — Empress D

This is a special session for our 10–12 yr. members based on the panel, "It's a fantasy, with romance, and a corpse, and no vampires, and a spaceship." Laura Anne Gilman

Molding and Casting — Guest Room 201

Creating masks, props, and prosthetics for costuming, using clay, plaster, resin, and other materials. This panel will feature a hands-on demonstration. Garrett McCarthy, Brian Anderson, Jodi Anderson (m), Terry Becker

The Great Ethanol Bust — Paul Revere A

Alternative fuels, bio-sustainability, and general ignorance about energy budgets, efficiencies, and economics. Examples: ethanol, algae, windfarms… Dr. Charles E. Gannon, The Marvelous MERV, Jeff Hecht, James B. VanBokkelen

Gripe Session I — Paul Revere B

Tell us what's going wrong—early in the con when we might be able to fix a problem on the fly. (We don't mind hearing about what's going well either.) Samantha Dings, September L. Isdell (m), Jill Eastlake

Intro to Board and Card Games — Prefunction A

Board and card games have gone through amazing changes over the past few decades. Monopoly is the Model-T of the board game world. New games are faster, better designed, and easier to learn than the old games you grew up with. With hundreds of new games on the market, it can be hard to know where to start. Learn about the great new games that have come out recently, and a few good starting points to get into this great hobby. Chad Bergeron (m), Jacob Sommer, Stephanie Clarkson, Christopher Weuve

Tesserae Demo — Thomas Paine AB

Inspired by ancient geometric art, Tesserae combines elements of dominoes and jigsaw puzzles to form a game of shapes and patterns. Tesserae pits players against one another, meshing colored tiles into the ever-evolving play field, each trying to exhaust their supply of tiles by completing colored regions while preventing their opponents from doing the same. Skillful strategy can pay off, but be careful—things can change on the luck of a draw!. Abstract Strategy—Luck 30% Skill 70%. Jonathan Venezian

Intro to Anime — William Dawes A

Anime is easily as diverse as any other film medium, with everything from action to romance to intrigue. How can you find what you want? And how can you find it without stumbling into tentacle wielding giant mecha driven by dimensionally dislocated schoolgirls? Bill Todd, Neil Nadelman, John C. Watson (m), William Mui

Robert J. Sawyer Reading — William Dawes B

Hugo winner Robert J. Sawyer reads a new work. Robert J. Sawyer

Saturday 11:30 AM

Tempus Fugit — 1hr 30min — Haym Solomon

Spanish time travel comedy. Can you save the soccer championship, save the world, and save the girl? Subtitled. 2003 PG–13

Saturday 12:00 PM

Song Circle: Fantastic Animals — Crispus Attucks

A song circle inspired by the fantastic animals often found in our artist guest of honor's work. Come to share your music or come to listen to the pictures others paint with their songs. Gary McGath

What's a Comet Made Of? — Empress C

Let's look at how NASA is exploring comets then see what they are made of by building our own. Steven Hammond

Which is Better: the Book or the Movie? — Empress D

Which Shrek looked more like an ogre—the original picture book or the DreamWorks films? Come discuss your favorites. Don Sakers

Grant Carrington Reading — Guest Room 201

A reading by Grant Carrington of his own work. Grant Carrington

Eric in the Elevator: A Primer — Molly Pitcher

Eric "in the Elevator" Zuckerman is our Fan Performer Guest of Honor. Who is he? What does he do? And what floor will he be getting off on? Enter into the mystery and imagination of our GoH in this hour examination. Going up! Julia Tenney (m), Eric "in the Elevator" Zuckerman

The Writers' Strike and Fandom — Paul Revere A

The Writers' Strike shut down Hollywood, and just when Joss Whedon was about to begin a new show! What does (did?) the strike mean for fandom TV favorites like Heroes and BSG? How long will it last (or is it already over by the con?) and what are they fighting over, anyway? Steve Sawicki, John Sundman, Melissa Honig, Micah Schneider

Homesteading in Space — Paul Revere B

As we reach out to the stars and explore the vast expanses of space between us and our neighbors, we will soon find that we need a place to stay when we arrive out there. Discuss concepts for making a home away from Mother Earth, such as biospheres, terraforming, and more. Dr. Charles E. Gannon, Ian Randal Strock, Martha H. Adams, Dr. Geoffrey A. Landis, Allen Steele

Ask a Geek — Prefunction A

Is there something you'd really like to know? The panelists will take questions from the audience and answer them. 100% accuracy not guaranteed. The Marvelous MERV, Terry Franklin (m), Amy Chused, Alan Wexelblat

Higgins Armory Historical Combat Demonstrations — 2hr — Presidents A

The Higgins Armory Sword Guild offers four combat demonstrations and arms and armor presentations at half-hour intervals. Come see what makes the Higgins Armory Museum, the only museum in the Western Hemisphere solely devoted to the arms and armor of the middle ages and Renaissance, unique. The HASG is dedicated to presenting scholarly and accurate interpretations of medieval and Renaissance combat. SF fans will have the opportunity to see techniques that have not been used in over 400 years.

Heat Between the Sheets: Writing/Selling Erotica — William Dawes A

Finding markets and Calls for Submission; what editors want (or have seen far too often); general submissions protocol; erotica in speculative fiction. Nomi S. Burstein, Cecilia Tan, Victoria Janssen, Trish Wilson

The Best Science Fiction You Never Heard of — William Dawes B

More and more you find new books in the general fiction section of bookstores that are clearly science fiction, but fans rarely know about them. Two books that come to mind are "Specimen Days" by Michael Cunningham and "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro. Likewise, the best seller "Smilla's Sense of Snow" by Peter Hoeg has clear science fiction elements. What other examples are out there? Eric M. Van, Jennifer Williams (m), Mary Turzillo, Christopher Weuve, Lis Carey

Saturday 12:30 PM

SJ Games Tournament — 6hr — Thomas Paine AB

Play three games, earn points based on your placing in those games. Person with the highest points at the end of the tournament wins. The games are The Good, The Bad, and The Munchkin; NinjaBurger; and Greedquest. Bill Todd

Saturday 1:00 PM

Art Show Tour with Marrus — 45min — Charles River Prefunction

Marrus takes you through the art show, sharing her perspectives on the works. Marrus

Song Circle: Pithy Piratical Anthems — Crispus Attucks

Yo, yo, how pirates like to sing. Bring your songs about pirates, be they traditional pirates, space pirates, software pirates, or some other type of bloody pirate. Listeners and performers welcome. Paul "Dr. Snark" Estin

Mask Making — Empress A

Masks make your personality, with costumes or not. Elaine Isaak, Susan de Guardiola

Hands-On Science for Kids, Take 1 — Empress C

Explore the weird world of science with the New England Mad Scientists Guild! Learn about physics and chemistry as you perform fun experiments. Be prepared to get your hands dirty! Thomas V Gunn, Shira Lipkin

Humorous Stories — Empress D

Funny Stories Don Sakers

Giant Zendo Demo — Guest Room 201

Zendo is a game of inductive logic played with Icehouse pieces. One player—the "Master"—creates a rule and the others—the "Students"—try to figure it out by building structures out of Icehouse pieces and asking the Master whether it satisfies the rule. Come learn how it's played. Julia Tenney (m), Eric "in the Elevator" Zuckerman

Star Trek New Voyages: World Enough and Time — 1hr 30min — Haym Solomon

With George Takei. TV Guide Award Winner for Best 2007 SF Webisode. Most excellent Star Trek fan film adventure of Captain Sulu. 2007 PG–13. Followed by Live Internet Video interview with Writer/ Director Marc Zicree or fanfilm technology in case of technical difficulty.

The Colder Side of Global Warming? — 2hr — Molly Pitcher

Michael Crichton's incredibly brilliant (science) fiction novel "State of Fear" was unusually prescient, but perhaps not quite in the way that Crichton intended. In "The Colder Side of Global Warming?" presentation, you will see some neat slides and video clips and walk away with a solid understanding of the factual complexity of Global Warming. See a bit more at http://www.colderside.com. Tom Wysmuller

Continuity? What's That? — Paul Revere A

In the wake of Infinite Crisis and House of M, do back issues matter anymore? When long-standing storylines are ignored or rewritten, does what came before factor into the enjoyment of a title? Is continuity the sign of a well-written story or just obsolete? Daniel P. Dern (m), Larry Dunne, Michael A. Burstein, Ed Fuqua, Adam Lipkin

Morality Play — Paul Revere B

In many fantasy campaigns good and evil are clearly defined. But what about role-playing issues where there are shades of gray? What about conflicts that can't be resolved with a sword or basic puzzle-solving? Lumpley Games's "Dogs in the Vineyard" is an example of a RPG that puts characters into moral and ethical binds while they try to remain true to their beliefs and goals. Jonathan Woodward (m), Walter Milliken, Mark Waks, Evan Jamieson, dkap

Mary, Mary, How Does Your Costume Grow? — Prefunction A

How on earth would you make that? Where you can find that missing piece and unusual fabric? What common home items can be re-appropriated as your perfect talisman? How to transform your dream into reality. Donna M. Dube, Mercy E. Van Vlack, Lisa A. Ashton, Catt Kingsgrave, Sara M. Harvey

Masquerade Rehearsal — 7hr — Presidents D

Run through your Masquerade presentation with Tech. Requires sign-up at the Masquerade registration desk. Karen Purcell DVM

Ninjas vs Pirates Game Demo — Thomas Paine AB

A demonstration of the Ninjas vs Pirates card game by the game designers. Be the stealthy ninja or the roguish pirates and lead your men to victory in the epic battle of Ninjas vs Pirates. A very quick game. Mitchell Morris, Michael Bonet (m)

Advanced Costume Weathering — William Dawes A

Sometimes it's important for your character to look dirty to be convincing. Come learn some techniques for making your costumes looked appropriately worn, weathered or battle-damaged. Topics will include distressing cloth, tea/coffee, airbrush, rattle can, acrylics, hairspray and dirt. Brian Anderson, Jodi Anderson (m), Bob Gouveia

Trend? What Trend? — William Dawes B

Led by Laura Anne Gilman. In a perfect world, your book about "X" hits the market exactly when the readership is saying, "We want a book about X!" But popularity can be a double-eged sword… hear discussions on the pros and cons of being popular—and why sometimes being "in" isn't all it's cracked up to be. Jeanne Cavelos, Laura Anne Gilman (m), Robert J. Sawyer

Saturday 2:00 PM

Pipe Cleaner Dragons — Empress A

Design and make a mythical beast from pipe cleaners. Susan de Guardiola, Charlene Taylor D'Alessio

Star Wars Rebel Legion — Empress C

Rebel Legion costumes and discussion. Garrett McCarthy, Brian Anderson, Jodi Anderson, Bob Gouveia, Terry Becker, Sean Carmichael, Tim Drew, EJ Marmonti

Beyond Hogwarts: A Young Fan's Reading List — Empress D

What is out there for kids that doesn't insult the intelligence, but also doesn't fly over the heads faster than a Firebolt? Peter Maranci, Adam Lipkin, Liz Cademy Pfeffer

Draw and Jaw — Guest Room 201

Whether you are a seasoned professional or a certified novice, come and join other artists to share your skills and works. Exchange tips and suggestions, or just chat in the way that only artists can. Please bring your own drawing materials as a selection of objects will be provided for still life. Marrus, Rachel L. Silber (m)

Summit Mt. Arisia! — Patriots Hall

How many steps does it take to get to the top? Take part in the official Arisia stair climb! Use as much of the hour as you need to get yourself from the first to the 16th floor, and when you reach the summit, receive a ribbon proclaiming your achievement. No climbing gear or prior mountaineering experience required. (Meet in the stairwell at the far end of the Programming hallways on the first floor. Look for the signs.)

Fannish Disaster Preparedness — Paul Revere A

How to protect what's important to you from random acts of disaster. How do I protect my books from flooding? What is a good off-site email storage solution? Homeowner's and renter's insurance: what they cover and what they don't. What foods should I keep on hand, other than the Coke and Twinkies? Terry Franklin (m), Thomas A. Amoroso, Martha H. Adams, Jan Dumas

Science Fiction About "Touchy" Subjects — Paul Revere B

SF these days is full of the moral dilemmas that the general public shrinks from. Why is science fiction good at talking about things people don't want to address? Does SF deal with such matters directly or metaphorically (i.e., coded in the language of the genre)? Are those aliens really aliens or are they standing in for someone else? Suford Lewis, Ken Gale (m), Aline Boucher Kaplan, Allen Steele, Robert J. Sawyer

Wouldn't You Like to be a Superhero? — Prefunction A

New shows like "Heroes," "The 4400," and "Painkiller Jane" show us that it's not always pleasant. Why has this become a popular idea? Is it that we like imagining what powers we'd get? Or is it saying something darker about losing our control of the world? Cynthia A. Shettle, Kiralee B. McCauley, Terri Osborne, Jerome C. Conner, Michael A. Burstein

Salah ad-Din — 2hr — Thomas Paine AB

Salah ad-Din is a board game set during the time of the crusades. Each player plays the role of the emir of a middle-eastern city attempting to unify all the cities behind them in an attempt to drive out the crusaders. Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki

Battle for Cynon Refinery: CAV Demo — 2hr — Thomas Paine AB

Try out Reaper Miniature's fast-paced sci-fi wargame! Take control of a CAV (Combat Assault Vehicle) and slug it out with opposing factions. CAV is a fast-moving combined arms battle game which utilizes Reaper's RAGE system, which accounts for damage taken by your units without bogging down the game with record-keeping. Douglas Schaub

Speed Dating — William Dawes A

Looking for a SMRPG? a BiGLARP? FSFR? Welcome to speed dating (Single Male into Role Playing Games… no not that kind… oh maybe) (Bisexual Girl into Live Action Role Play… eeks not again) (Female Science Fiction Reader) Jeff Mach

Publishing 101 — William Dawes B

So, you're a writer who's starting to think about trying to get a short story or a novel published, but you know nothing about the SF/Fantasy/Horror publishing industry. We'll tell you how the industry works, show you how to avoid scams, and give you pointers on how to find appropriate markets for your work. Keith R. A. DeCandido, Jeanne Cavelos, Laura Anne Gilman, Elaine Isaak, Jennifer Pelland (m)

Saturday 2:30 PM

Alliance by Gemal Seede — 30min — Haym Solomon

An Islamic Toned Space Opera produced by Gemal Seede, crossing Weber with Dune. 2005 PG-13

Saturday 3:00 PM

Young Artist Portfolio Review with Marrus — Crispus Attucks

Younger members (18 & under) are invited to bring 3–5 of their best pieces for a portfolio review. Marrus will answer questions on becoming & being an artist. First come, first served basis, so please be considerate of your fellow artists' time! Marrus

Magic Show — Empress A

Sleight of Hand, Illusion, and, possibly, making your best friend disappear—come to the Arisia Magic Show! Daniel P. Dern

Cartooning & Comic Creating — Empress B

Learn how to draw cartoons and construct a comic. Mercy E. Van Vlack

Stump the Scientists! — Empress C

Come and learn how things really work. Stephen R. Wilk, Pete 'Happy' Thomas, Ken Olum, Dr. Geoffrey A. Landis

Defend Yourself Against the Aliens — 2hr — Empress D

Self-defense techniques for boys & girls. Learn to defend yourself from insults & actions. Stephen R. Balzac, Jeff Mach

Clayton McNally Reading — Guest Room 201

A reading by Clayton McNally Clayton McNally

Tarot Workshop — Guest Room 204

Always wanted to learn the Tarot but overwhelmed by the complexity? An old hand looking for new ideas? This class introduces the history and artwork of the Tarot from its early roots to modern proliferation. Students will learn the structure of the deck, explore the Major and Minor Arcana and learn some simple techniques for giving great readings to themselves and others. Sierra Black

First World — 30min — Haym Solomon

An Interstellar conspiracy pilot by Mark Lund with incidental Gay Characters. 2006 PG-13

Studio Ghibli — Molly Pitcher

A look at the legendary animation studio from its origins, starting with founders Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki working their way up the ladder as animation staff at Toei and Tokyo Movie Shinsha in the 60s and 70s. Then, there's a look to the studio's landmark first feature film, their most recent masterpieces, a peek at clips and sounds from Hayao Miyazaki's forthcoming Ponyo on a Cliff, followed by a screening of Studio Ghibli's latest film, Tales from Earthsea. Bill "Crash" Yerazunis, Mario di Giacomo, Alicia Faires

The Fairer Gamer—Women and Gaming — Paul Revere A

Gaming used to be thought of as a hobby for smelly geek boys living in their parents' basements. Though the stereotype of a gamer as a guy who can't get a date still persists, what has changed in the last 30 years to bring more women into gaming? What can be done to make it more welcoming to women? This focused is on Tabletop gaming specifically. Lauren Grover, Julia Tenney, Elizabeth McCoy, Anna R. Bradley, Stephanie Clarkson

"Eric in the Elevator" Show Origins & Past Tales — Paul Revere B

The Origin Story of "Eric in the Elevator"! Eric was a mild-mannered fan until he was bitten by a radioactive elevator + no, that's not how it happened! Join Lord 'Vator himself and cast/crew members from the Elevator Talk Show's first two formative Seasons (at least one cameraperson, and at least one Cue Card Chick) as they recount stories about the early years and the amazing set of coincidences that enabled such an unlikely animal as EitE to become a SFBay fannish tradition. Eric "in the Elevator" Zuckerman

Tossing the Dice—Luck Free Games — Prefunction A

Not every game needs to be random. Classics like Go, Chess and Checkers have no random elements besides the players. There even exist RPGs without luck in Amber and Nobilis. Hear what other games are out there for players who want to toss their dice. Kiralee B. McCauley, Chad Bergeron (m)

The Movie Year in Review — Presidents A

Our annual look back at the year in SF, horror, and fantasy film. Our panel of experts will cover every theatrical release of 2007. Find out which ones are worth catching up on. Note: time for audience participation is reserved for the end of our panel's high speed review. Michael A. Ventrella, Daniel M. Kimmel (m), Garen Daly, John Bowker, MaryAnn Johanson

Charity Begins with SF — William Dawes A

A discussion of the ways that some area fan groups have been able to use their science fiction interests to help out their communities. Groups include The Heinlein Society, 501st and Rebel Legion Star Wars Costume Groups and the New England Browncoats There is a long tradition of SF and media fan clubs doing charity work. How can your club get involved? Melissa Honig, John Hodges, Jodi Anderson (m)

The Future of Videogaming — William Dawes B

What are the hot trends in videogames now? What will they be in 5 years, or ten? How does advancing technology affect what we can accomplish in videogaming? Alexx S. Kay (m), James Turner, Bill Pomeroy, Evonne Heyning

Saturday 3:30 PM

Short Attention Span Theatre 1 — 30min — Haym Solomon

Cartoon Heroes, Power Girl, Worlds Finest, CatWoman

Saturday 4:00 PM

The Living Dead — Crispus Attucks

Forty years after George Romero gave us "Night of the Living Dead," his zombies still walk among us in remakes, new films from Romero himself, and astonishing recent movies from others ranging from "Shaun of the Dead" to "28 Weeks Later." Why is this SF/horror subgenre so enduring? What are its classics and which are merely the walking dead? Michael A. Horne, Garen Daly, Tim Lieder, Adam Lipkin

Magic How-To's — Empress A

Learn the basics of illusion and sleight-of-hand. Daniel P. Dern

Germs: Up Close and Personal — Empress B

Hear a story about these little critters that have such an Evil Power over our lives, and do a science experiment to discover some unusual vectors of viral and bacterial contagion. Amy Chused

Have Space Suit: Heinlein for Juveniles — Empress C

Heinlein's juvenile stories have long been admired and imitated, but are they just too dated for today's youth? A. Joseph Ross, James Turner, Liz Cademy Pfeffer

Odyssey Writing Workshop Presentation — Guest Room 201

Director Jeanne Cavelos and several graduates of the program describe Odyssey, an intensive six-week workshop for writers of SF/F/H held each summer at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH. Odyssey is an internationally respected program with guests that have included George R. R. Martin, Dan Simmons, Elizabeth Hand, Harlan Ellison, and Jane Yolen. The pros and cons of various types of writing workshops—local, genre, Internet, college, and residential—are also discussed. Jeanne Cavelos

Will 3D Printing Change the World? — Guest Room 204

This winter Desktop Factory is signing up early adopters for its $5,000 3D printer. It's a major price drop (from $20,000) and it may be the beginning of the emergence of a new technology for the home. What will it do to the economy? To costuming? To…? Thomas Easton, Ian Randal Strock, Jeff Hecht, Sarah Smith

Short Attention Span Theatre 2 — 30min — Haym Solomon

Intergalactic Dating, Ninja, Annie & Boo

Straight in a Poly World — Molly Pitcher

So there's monogamy on one side of the relationship spectrum and polyamory on the other, and never the twain shall meet. But is it really that simple? Is there a middle ground? Monogamy isn't for everyone, and neither is polyamory, but how do you tell which is right for you? Join this discussion for those of us who grew up with a one to one relationship ratio worldview, as we try to comprehend relationships that involve higher-level mathematics and flowcharts. Bonnie Barlow Turner, Michelle Wexelblat MSW, Solomon Davidoff (m), Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein, Shava Nerad

Steampunk vs. Cyberpunk — Paul Revere A

We've gone from nihilistic tech-heavy cyberpunk to more light-hearted, ingenious steampunk. Is steampunk's growing popularity because we're coming to terms with the fact that we're not getting the future we expected? James T. Henderson Jr., Mario di Giacomo (m), Walter Hunt, John Kraemer, Catt Kingsgrave

Global Warming: Fact or Fiction — Paul Revere B

What is global warming? Why should we be concerned about it? How do we know it's not just a plot by Al Gore to sell his book and movie? Is the scientific community reaching a consensus that global warming is real? What can individuals do to make a difference? John H. Costello, Jim Belfiore (m), Ken Gale, John Hodges, Tom Wysmuller

Dr. Geoffrey A. Landis Reading — Prefunction A

A reading by Dr. Landis Dr. Geoffrey A. Landis

Criss-Crossing Genres with Laura Anne Gilman — Presidents A

It's a fantasy, with romance, and a corpse, and no vampires, and a space ship! How to blend, meld, and when to leave it in the blender. Led by the Writer Guest of Honor. Nina Harper, Laura Anne Gilman (m), KT Pinto

Salah ad-Din — 2hr — Thomas Paine AB

Salah ad-Din is a board game set during the time of the crusades. Each player plays the role of the emir of a middle-eastern city attempting to unify all the cities behind them in an attempt to drive out the crusaders. Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki

Battle for Cynon Refinery: CAV Demo — 2hr — Thomas Paine AB

Try out Reaper Miniature's fast-paced sci-fi wargame! Take control of a CAV (Combat Assault Vehicle) and slug it out with opposing factions. CAV is a fast-moving combined arms battle game which utilizes Reaper's RAGE system, which accounts for damage taken by your units without bogging down the game with record-keeping. Douglas Schaub

About the 501st — William Dawes A

What started as a couple of guys dressing up in Star Wars Stormtrooper armor at conventions turned into a world-wide organization of almost 4000 members. Come learn about the history of 'Vader's Fist', the 501st Legion of Stormtroopers Imperial costuming group. Brian Anderson, Jodi Anderson (m), Bob Gouveia

There's No Star Trek! And No Buffy! — William Dawes B

What should fans be watching on TV these days? Battlestar Galactica? Heroes? Jericho? The 4400? What are the hot shows and how can you catch up if you haven't been watching? Will any of these shows have the impact on fandom of Trek, Babylon 5, X Files, Firefly or Buffy? Misty Pendragon (m), Cynthia A. Shettle, Nomi S. Burstein, Eric M. Van, MaryAnn Johanson

Saturday 4:30 PM

Coming Attractions — 30min — Haym Solomon

Trailers for 2008 Films

Saturday 5:00 PM

Autograph Session with Laura Anne Gilman — Courtyard Lobby

Meet our author guest of honor and bring your item to be autographed. (Number of items signed will be determined at con) Laura Anne Gilman

LiveJournal Meet and Greet — Crispus Attucks

LiveJournal! Come meet everyone! Get your ribbon at the Info Desk and head on in! Evonne Heyning

Knittly, Stitchly, Quiltly — Guest Room 201

Share your interest in these growing hobbies in fandom. Love to start but don't know where? How to spin an SF theme into these crafts and thus marry your two loving hobbies. Nomi S. Burstein, Lauren Grover, Anna R. Bradley (m), Melissa Scott, Stephanie Clarkson

Short Attention Span Theatre 3 — 30min — Haym Solomon

Grape Scented, A Lonely Sky, Code Guardian, DnD Song

Eric "in the Elevator" Season7.5 Filming Session — Main Lobby

Your 15 minutes of make-believe fame: "Eric in the Elevator" films at Arisia, and you are the celebrity that our FPGoH will chat with next! Join us in the lobby and be interviewed in our fan-built elevator set! Maybe you'll discover yourself to be on a book tour; on the other hand, you could turn out to be something completely unexpected! Two chairs, one potted plant, no script! Eric "in the Elevator" Zuckerman

Science on the Big Screen — Molly Pitcher

Movies are rife with faulty science. Who gets it right? Who gets it hilariously wrong? Is it ever reasonable to gloss over science for the purpose of plot? Does too much science get in the way of plot? Rebecca L. Kletnieks, Vonnie Carts-Powell, Barry Longyear, Eric M. Van, Adam Lipkin (m)

Resurrection from Eden — Paul Revere A

Dr. Rich Staats is also Colonel Staats, USAR. In this seminar, he recalls the lessons learned from his most recent command tour in Iraq. As the director for Iraqi Security Force support, Colonel Staats' responsibilities ranged from the tactical to the strategic. Come and hear his insights. His decorations include a Bronze Star, a Superior Honor award (from the US State Department), and a medal of distinction from Poland. Dr. Richard C. Staats

Sexy or Sexist — Paul Revere B

What is the difference between sexy and sexist? Is there a real line in the sand, or is it up to each of us to decide? Nina Harper, Mercy E. Van Vlack, David Sklar (m), Jeff Mach, Mary Turzillo

Tesserae Tournament — Thomas Paine AB

Inspired by ancient geometric art, Tesserae combines elements of dominoes and jigsaw puzzles to form a game of shapes and patterns. Tesserae pits players against one another, meshing colored tiles into the ever-evolving play field, each trying to exhaust their supply of tiles by completing colored regions while preventing their opponents from doing the same. Skillful strategy can pay off, but be careful—things can change on the luck of a draw! Abstract Strategy—Luck 30% Skill 70%. Jonathan Venezian

100 Years of Heinlein: A Primer — William Dawes A

R.A. Heinlein was one of the most influential science fiction authors of all time. But where do you start if you are new to fandom? Which books were his best? And which can you safely skip until you start running out of the good stuff? James Zavaglia, Terry Franklin, A. Joseph Ross, Eugene Heller, Micah Schneider (m)

RPG 101… — William Dawes B

What are role-playing games? How do you find good people to game with? How do you become a good person to game with? Which games are good for beginning gamers? What about intermediate and advanced gamers? Kiralee B. McCauley, Peter Maranci, Lisa J. Steele (m), Jacob Sommer, Bill Pomeroy

Saturday 5:30 PM

Short Attention Span Theatre 4 — 30min — Haym Solomon

The Mysterious Geographic Expeditions of Jasper Morrello

Saturday 6:00 PM

Visit with Marrus at Art Show — 2hr — Charles River Prefunction

Please join our Artist Guest of Honor, at her table on the 16th floor. Marrus will be available for questions about her paintings, and to review work by con membership—please limit to one piece, due to time considerations. An excellent and renowned face/body painting artist, Marrus will also be available for skin decorating at an additional cost. Marrus

Kids Masquerade Green Room — 3hr — Crispus Attucks

Green Room for children to prepare for the Masquerade. Please feed your children dinner before you bring them to the room—there will be some munchies, but no real food.

Paprika (2006) — 1hr 30min — Haym Solomon

Prepare to enter the realm of fantasy and imagination where reality and dreams collide in a kaleidoscopic mindscape of sheer visual genius. The magical tale centers on a revolutionary machine that allows scientists to enter and record a subject's dream. After being stolen, a fearless detective and brilliant therapist join forces to recover the device before it falls into the hands of a dream terrorist. In 720p high-def. Japanese with subtitles.

Dark Resurrection — Molly Pitcher

A most Excellent Star Wars fan film from Italy. A Master Jedi seeks Ultimate Power. ($75,000 is being raised to produce part 2.) Subtitled. 2007 PG-13

Surprise Mini-story Writing Challenge — Paul Revere A

Writers are given a story element, then must write a short story in fifteen minutes based on that story element. Keith R. A. DeCandido, Michael McAfee, Melissa Scott (m), Suzanne Palmer, Clayton McNally, Shira Lipkin, Mary Turzillo

The Doctor Is In — Paul Revere B

How do Doctors Nine and Ten compare with the previous eight? This is NOT your mama's Doctor Who. James Zavaglia, Terri Osborne, Jennifer Pelland, Michael Sharrow, Victoria Janssen, Hildy Silverman

Retelling Fairytales — William Dawes A

Folk and fairytales offer some of the riches sources for story telling. How have people adapted them into novels and films? What are great sources of these tales? Why do they resonate so with readers? Rebecca L. Kletnieks, Greer Gilman, Mary Catelli, Brent Heyning, Sonya Taaffe

Running Cons: Are You Out Of Your Mind? — William Dawes B

What sort of people get involved in running science fiction conventions, and what do they get out of it? Come hear speakers talk about how, and why, they got involved. Don't worry, you won't have to volunteer! Jill Eastlake, Patricia Ann Vandenberg, Eric M. Van, Anna R. Bradley, Hugh Casey

Saturday 6:30 PM

Masquerade Green Room — 5hr 30min — Empress ABCD

Preparation room for the masquerade contestants. Opens at 6:30pm, closes not less than one hour after the Masquerade judging ends.

Saturday 7:00 PM

Ideality — 40min — Molly Pitcher

A superb flight of imagination by teenage wunderkind Ian Hubert (not another teen fanfilm). 2006 PG

The Voyages Continue—Fan Style — Paul Revere A

The latest wave of fan-made "Star Trek" films rival the quality of some TV shows. What's available? What's coming? And how will the new J.J. Abrahms "Star Trek" movie affect these productions? Join in the discussion and tell us about your favorite Trek fan-made productions. J. Clinton Alvord Jr (m), Karl T. Winkler

Bricks and Mortar vs. Wires and Webs — Paul Revere B

Do you always have to support your local book store? Purchasing books, games and models from the net can save you money, but lose a local store. How can brick-and-mortar bookstores make themselves centers of their communities? Kiralee B. McCauley, Sarah Smith, Stephanie Clarkson (m)

Collateral Damage — 3hr — Thomas Paine AB

An anime based board game, you play a gang boss trying to take over Neo Japan, using typical characters from romantic comedy anime to form your gang. You win fights to gain notoriety to take over the cities. However, in this game, your gang members can fall in love, at which point they they ignore you and try to follow their own path. Bill Todd

Heroclix–1000 pt unrestricted — 3hr — Thomas Paine AB

Bring a 1000 pt unrestricted army to play a game of Heroclix. There will be three to four 50 minute rounds depending on number of players to determine championship. Prize is a Wizkids limited figure or card. William Mui

Latest on Eco-Friendliness — William Dawes A

There's lots of information on how to help the environment, some good, some bad. The panel separates the fads from the practical. Ken Gale, Wil Howitt, Ken Olum, James B. VanBokkelen, Tom Wysmuller

Retro-Futurism — William Dawes B

"The future isn't what it used to be." Fond memories of futures that used to be used in SF, and whether any of them can be used again. Stephen R. Wilk, Mario di Giacomo, Debra Doyle, Walter Hunt (m)

Saturday 7:30 PM

Tekkonkinkreet (2006) — 2hr — Haym Solomon

In Treasure Town, where the moon smiles and young boys can fly, life can be both gentle and brutal. This is never truer than for our heroes, Black and White, two street urchins who watch over the city, doing battle with an array of old-world Yakuza and alien assassins vying to rule the decaying metropolis. Tekkon Kinkreet is a dynamic tale of brotherhood that addresses the faults of present day society, true love lost, and the kindness of the human heart. Dubbed in English. In 720p high-def.

Pirate Shorts — 7:45 PM, 12min — Molly Pitcher

Several worldwide takes on the Life of Pirates.

Saturday 8:00 PM

Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End — 2hr 48min — Molly Pitcher

Aargh, hoist the sail and raise the hotel's anchor, we be putting out to Seas Unknown. 2007 PG-13

Back Into Space—Who's Paying the Bill? — Paul Revere A

Google is offering a prize to the first private company to create a moon rover, and several companies are competing for space tourism. Russia wants to go to the moon, and George Bush wants us to go to Mars. Is The Astronaut Farmer or huge government programs the shape of things to come? Stephen C. Fisher, Dr. Charles E. Gannon (m), Dr. Geoffrey A. Landis

The Masquerade — 2hr 30min — Presidents ABCD

The Masquerade is a contest and display of creativity by your fellow con-goers. After presenting their wonderful creations, they are judged by a panel of costumers and awarded for their efforts. All entries are judged in four categories (Young Fan, Novice, Journeyman, Master) to give everyone a chance. Enjoy the display and stay for the halftime entertainment, a local Middle Eastern Dance Troupe "Bad Raqs San'e Sahra" + Dancers of the Desert Wind, accompanied by a skilled band of musicians. Karen Purcell DVM (m), Donna M. Dube, Dina Ellen Flockhart, Martin Gear, Rachel Hels, Emily Skrodzki, Christine Denise Day

The Realities of Setting Up a Business — William Dawes B

In one classic SF plot, a scientist/engineer develops something in his garage, then goes on to sell it to the masses. There's a few steps missing in that plan. Here's what you need to know in case you'd like to follow that particular dream. Ian Randal Strock, A. Joseph Ross, Lisa Wood

Saturday 9:00 PM

Filking Into the Night—Open Filking — 8hr — Crispus Attucks

Hear filk in its native environment! Make music happen. Sing! Play! Clap hands! Listen! Join the merriment! No experience necessary.

VTM: The Price of Redemption—LARP — 6hr — Crows Nest Alcove

A dig was recently conducted in Egypt, and a treasure trove of kindred artifacts and lore was uncovered. It has been brought out of Egypt, and is now being auctioned in Boston. Vampires have arrived from all across the country to bid on these items. This is a game of gothic horror. Each player will be provided with a character, a background and a list of goals. No experience is necessary to play. Michael Dlott (m), Angela Dickau, Michael Charnitsky

Possible and Impossible in Physics — Paul Revere A

What could an advanced civilization accomplish, given the laws of physics as we understand them today, but no engineering constraints? FTL? Time travel? Immortality? Arbitrarily fast computation? This panels is about what we think is possible, not what it would mean for society. Arnis Kletnieks, Bill "Crash" Yerazunis, Ken Olum, Bruce Mackenzie

Joss Whedon is our Master!!!! — Paul Revere B

Yes, we love Joss, why do we love Joss. This will be a open discussion about the appeal of the Whedonverse, his great characters, and well…his great shows Misty Pendragon (m), Howard Beatman, Melissa Honig, Resa Nelson, Bey Woodward

The Sex Life of Pirates — William Dawes B

While their on-shore lechery was legendary, there has been some speculation that some pirate crew members paired up and acted as married couples—including sex. There is also speculation that some crew members were secretly women (beyond Ann Bonny and Mary Reid). How much sex was really happening below decks in the pirate heyday? Sarah Smith, Ed Fuqua (m)

Saturday 9:30 PM

The Girl Who Leaped Through Time (2006) — 1hr 45min — Haym Solomon

When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to, quite literally, "leap" backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends. In 720p high-def. Japanese with subtitles.

Saturday 10:00 PM

10 Bad LARPs: Remix!—LARP — 2hr — Guest Room 204

Alleged Entertainment presents "10 Bad LARPs: Remix!", a compilation of the best (or worst) moments from "10 Bad LARPs in 100 Bad Minutes," "10 Bad LARPs: The B-Sides," and "4 Bad LARPs in 40 Bad Minutes." WARNING: This is an adult game. It contains offensive themes, blatant sexuality, violence, racism, sexism, ageism, and pretty much any other "ism" that offends people. It's all in the spirit of lighthearted fun, though. Susan Weiner, John D'Agosta, Nat Budin (m), Joshua Sheena

MMORPG War Stories — Paul Revere A

Come and tell people some of the fun (and not so fun) stories of Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games. What are some of the traps that befall gamers (and their relatives)? Alicia Ellen Goranson, Evan Jamieson, Bill Pomeroy

Vampires in 20th Century Fiction — Paul Revere B

From Dracula to Interview with the Vampire to Buffy, we have seen major changes in our perceptions of Vampires. We'll be discussing the evolving role of Vampire from monster to sophisticate, and how culture and society may have affected those roles. Are they evil, are they misunderstood, or are they a bit of both? Alicia "Kestrell" Verlager, KT Pinto (m), Susan de Guardiola, Jennifer Williams, Ed Fuqua

Chez Geek Card Game — 2hr — Thomas Paine AB

Take a look at the wackier side of life in a college dorm. Bill Todd, William Mui (m)

HorrorClix–300 pt constructed army — 3hr — Thomas Paine AB

Bring a 300 pt constructed army to play a game of HorrorClix. There will be three to four 50 minute rounds depending on number of players to determine championship. Prize is a Wizkids limited figure or card. Larry Dunne

Home Depot in the Bedroom — William Dawes AB

Home improvement stores sell rope, chains, bolts, lumber—all this useful stuff. What creative uses can you put it to around the house? Hmmm… We'll give examples, tips and tricks, and general design principles. No children admitted. Scott Lefton, dkap (m), Lawrence Nelson, Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein

Saturday 10:30 PM

Eric "in the Elevator" Season7.5 Filming Session — Main Lobby

Your 15 minutes of make-believe fame: "Eric in the Elevator" films at Arisia, and you are the celebrity that our FPGoH will chat with next! Join us in the lobby and be interviewed in our fan-built elevator set! Maybe you'll discover yourself to be on a book tour; on the other hand, you could turn out to be something completely unexpected! Two chairs, one potted plant, no script! Eric "in the Elevator" Zuckerman

Stardust — 10:50 PM, 2hr 10min — Molly Pitcher

Stardust Beyond Worlds End. Sail the skies with Captain Shakespeare. Based on the Neil Gaiman's fantasy graphic fable. 2007 PG-13

Saturday 11:00 PM

Gunbuster 2 (2004) — 3hr — Haym Solomon

Young Nono has left her home behind to come alone to the big city and pursue her grand dream of becoming a space pilot. But reality is harsh, and she spends every day instead at the diner near the spaceport where she lives and works. Then one day, while being harassed by one of the regular customers, opportunity knocks: a real-life space pilot named Lal'C comes to her aid. Sequel to the classic Gunbuster and spiritual successor to Gainax's groovy FLCL. Japanese with subtitles.

Your Kink is Okay — William Dawes AB

No matter how outlandish a person's proclivities are, there are still things that they will find freaky about other people. Why is it that many who engage in one unusual behavior look down on another? We'll discuss various activities and maybe discover that "those people" aren't quite as freaky as we might have thought before. Solomon Davidoff, Jennifer Williams, Lawrence Nelson, Micah Schneider

Saturday 11:30 PM

Saturday Club Dance — 6hr — Presidents ABCD

Once again, DJ Johnny Zed will bring his eclectic DJing style to Arisia's Saturday Night Club Dance. Spinning until the last dancer drops or until he gets closed down, Johnny will play music from genres ranging from the usual favorite 80s/retro, darkwave/EBM/industrial and beyond! Requests heartily welcomed, and though there's no guarantee that he'll get them all in, he'll damn well try! So get into your dancing gear, and join us for a night on the dancefloor. We can dance if we want to!

Sunday 12:00 AM

Pumpkin Scissors (2006) — 1hr 45min — Haym Solomon

Some casualties of war never heal; yet for those who remain in power, the spoils can be sweet indeed. In the aftermath of the Great War, Lt. Alice Malvin is charged to take command of the Imperial Army's Intelligence Section Three, an elite team where even the newest member hunts down tanks with a handgun. Their code name: Pumpkin Scissors. Her mission: to sharpen IS3 into a deadly instrument of justice, and to expose the corrupt power-mad nobility who prey on the weak. Dubbed in English.

Leather Folk, Ren Faire, Star Wars: Connections — Paul Revere A

As Margaret Cho points out, there seems to be a significant connection between alternate sexuality and fandom. Join us as we explore why that is and whether we think it's a good thing. KT Pinto, Vanessa Layne, dkap, Ed Fuqua, Jeff Mach (m)

24-Hour Open Gaming — 23hr 59min — Thomas Paine AB

24-hour unscheduled gaming. Magnificent! James Pinkerton

Sunday 1:00 AM

The Rogues Gallery — Paul Revere A

Darth Vader, Captain Jack Sparrow and Dracula… the list goes on. What is it about villains that sticks with us even after the movie is over? Do we feel envious because they can get away with things we can't? Is an antagonist's struggle more meaningful or emotionally compelling than that of the protagonist? Is it the belief that they can be redeemed in some way? Come discuss your favorite villains with others and find out what makes them tick. Ian Randal Strock, Bill "Crash" Yerazunis, KT Pinto (m), Susan Hanniford Crowley, Israel Peskowitz

Sunday 2:00 AM

Ghost in the Shell (1995) — 1hr 30min — Haym Solomon

Major Motoko Kusanagi is an elite officer in the Section 9 security force: a cybernetic agent so heavily modified that little more than her Ghost remains. Section 9 is set on the trail of a computer-criminal known as the Puppet Master, a data thief skilled enough to hack into the very minds of his victims. In 720p high-def. Japanese with subtitles.

Carpe Noctum: Fen at Night — Paul Revere B

Fen are generally thought of as a nocturnal bunch, but much of the world is not. What does it take to survive as a late riser in the world? How do you deal with noisy neighbors and businesses that close before you wake up? More importantly, how does one avoid violence against perky, early-rising roommates? Eugene Heller, John C. Watson (m), Stephanie Clarkson, Lawrence Nelson

Sunday 3:00 AM

Convention Party Horror Stories — Paul Revere A

If you've been to convention parties, unless you are really lucky, you've probably been to really bad parties. You might have even been to really bad parties this weekend. Let's hear your worst. How bad can it be? Make the party hosts here feel better about whatever might have gone wrong with their party. Eugene Heller, Hugh Casey

Sunday 3:30 AM

Demon Prince Enma (2005) — 2hr 50min — Haym Solomon

Enma is the Demon Prince of the Underworld. Along with his partner, Princess Yukihime, and the monster, Kapaeru, Enma sets up "Enma's Detective Agency." Tonight, like any other night, they will roam the sleepless city. Horrific incidents that could not possibly be human acts occur one after another. The stench of evil lingers at the scene… and Enma's fire rips through the darkness! Japanese with subtitles.

Sunday 5:30 AM

The Wallflower (2005) — 2hr — Haym Solomon

After years of sponging off of a fabulously wealthy older woman, four ridiculously beautiful boys are confronted with the most horrifying challenge ever: transform their benefactor's niece—a psycho, paranoid, neurotic horror-movie-obsessed goth chick—into a proper young lady! Dubbed in English.

Sunday 8:00 AM

Welcome to Sunnyvale—LARP — 4hr — Crispus Attucks

Alleged Entertainment presents "Welcome to Sunnyvale," a short, light LARP that takes place in Sunnyvale Retirement Home. There are creepy old men, hot young nurses, and even creepy old men hitting on hot young nurses! Bad memories, bad vision, and lots of crazy. "Lots of crazy what?" I'm old! I can use the word crazy any way I want! Susan Weiner, John D'Agosta, Nat Budin (m), Joshua Sheena

Wings of Honneamise (1987) — 2hr — Haym Solomon

When cadet Shiro Lhadatt signs up with the Royal Space Force, he encounters ridicule and apathy from manipulative leaders and a cynical public. But a chance encounter with a devout young woman spurs Shiro on towards his destiny: to become the first man in space! While military leaders conspire to use the space program to spark an all-out war, Shiro and a team of aging scientists race against time to complete the first launch. In 720p high-def. Japanese with subtitles.

Arisia 2008 Blood Bowl Tournament — 9hr — Paul Revere A

ArisiaBowl III 2008 is the third annual Blood Bowl tournament to be held at Arisia. Blood Bowl is a fun, exciting and fast-paced boardgame with painted miniature figures. Orcs, and elves, and spiky balls, oh my! Hear the roar of the crowd! Stomp the opposing team into the ground! Smell the sweet scent of victory. Come take part in the original fantasy football. ArisiaBowl will be an all-day tournament starting Sunday morning. Maureen Reddington-Wilde

Necessary Evil: A Hero is Suborned — 4hr — Thomas Paine AB

When all the super heroes of the world are blown to kingdom come by an army of invading aliens who will save the day? Evil… The only forces left to take on the alien menace are the crafty and self serving super villains! Robert Rosenthal

Sunday 8:30 AM

Sunday Morning Yoga — William Dawes AB

Start off a long, exciting day of con right. Join us for yoga to relax your mind and strengthen your body. Jude Shabry

Sunday 9:00 AM

Unstructured Supervised Free Play — 3hr — Empress A

1 hour before FastTrack opens. Indoor voices, please.

Sunday 10:00 AM

Visit with Marrus at Art Show — 2hr — Charles River Prefunction

Please join our Artist Guest of Honor, at her table on the 16th floor. Marrus will be available for questions about her paintings, and to review work by con membership—please limit to one piece, due to time considerations. An excellent and renowned face/body painting artist, Marrus will also be available for skin decorating at an additional cost. Marrus

Starship Surprise — 1hr 30min — Haym Solomon

Traumschiff Surprise, German parody. The crew of the USS Surprise hitch a ride on a Space Taxi to rescue the Empress; comedy ensues. In German, no English, so supply your own dialogue? 2004 PG–13

Depression & Creativity Workshop — 2hr — Molly Pitcher

Depression and creativity seem to go hand in hand. Some our most significant works of art, film, music, and literature have come from the minds of people suffering depression. Names such as Van Gogh, William Faulkner, Irving Berlin, T.S. Eliot, and Virginia Woolf come to mind. This workshop is designed to provide answers and support for those suffering from depression, particularly in relation to the creative process, and to educate friends and loved ones of people suffering from depression. Jennifer Williams

Trek Travel — Paul Revere B

Do you build your vacations around conventions to get your Trek fix? This panel offers some interesting alternative Trek choices. Join us as we explore Trek TV and movie filming locations, the town of Vulcan, Kirk's Birthplace, graveyards, Universities and more. Come share your ideas and experiences, and bring travel questions for our well-traveled panelists. Cool giveaways and prizes! Bonnie J. Kenderdine, Maryhelen Shuman-Groh, Joan C. Stanley, sandi mrowka, Diane Owen (m)

Walk the Labyrinth — Presidents A

Come find your center in our 30'x30' Seven-Circuit Classical Labyrinth. A tool for walking meditation, use it to find a little peace during the excitement of Arisia.

Dungeon Crawl with Realms — 6hr — Presidents B

The Realms, a world where people live by wits and courage, by magic and the sword. Join us in Ballroom B, fighting with a weapon of your own making ($5 extra) or borrowing a weapon from our inventory. Either way, you're in the Realms now and you'll never be quite the same again. Abbreviated Rules of Combat: Realms uses a lightest touch system. No matter how lightly you are touched, you have to take the shot as a normal blow. Full details available at the tables outside the Dungeon Crawl.

Intro to Juggling — Presidents D

Never thrown a ball in your life? Think juggling two balls is impressive? Or are you still working on a shaky 3-ball cascade? Stop by and learn the basics, or if you can already juggle, learn a few new tricks. All necessary equipment will be provided.

Traveller Table-top RPG — 2hr — Thomas Paine AB

An interstellar adventure where you take part in an expedition to a primitive world to recover lost artifacts. Benjamin A. Pew

Munchkin Brawl — 4hr — Thomas Paine AB

All the madness. All the mayhem. All the wanton destruction you could imagine. This features every card from every deck ever released for the game to date and uses Epic Rules. Bill Todd, William Mui (m)

10 Years of StarGate — William Dawes A

A discussion and farewell to StarGate SG1. How did it affect SF television? Will Stargate:Atlantis have similar long legs? What of other SciFi series like Eureka, Flash Gordon, Painkiller Jane, etc.? James T. Henderson Jr., Terri Osborne, MaryAnn Johanson (m)

Sunday 11:00 AM

The IRS and You — Guest Room 201

From not-for-profit organizations to multi-book deals, if money is involved, you have to keep records. Who has to know what, and when do they have to know it? Daniel P. Dern, A. Joseph Ross (m), Sarah Smith, James Turner, E. J. Barnes

Building More Than One — Paul Revere B

You built one, and now there's a need to make a dozen more! The panelists will discuss their favorite techniques for small production runs of handmade objects, and talk about how to estimate time and materials when doing this. Heidi Hooper, Mercy E. Van Vlack, Scott Lefton, Evonne Heyning (m), Brent Heyning

Open Juggling — Presidents D

Stop by and practice your juggling, contact juggling, diabolo, poi, or other manipulation art. Swap tricks, learn techniques, practice passing, or just hang out and watch. Came to the intro to juggling class? Keep practicing and learn some more. Missed the intro class? Learn at open juggling. Extra balls will be available, and some other loaner equipment, but bring your own if you can.

Ninjas vs Pirates Game Demo — Thomas Paine AB

A demonstration of the Ninjas vs Pirates card game by the game designers. Be the stealthy ninja or the roguish pirates and lead your men to victory in the epic battle of Ninjas vs Pirates. A very quick game. Mitchell Morris (m), Michael Bonet

Critiquing that Counts — William Dawes A

Without effective critique, improvement is impossible, but sometimes our ego gets in the way. How can we critique without offending, and how can we receive advice with grace? Grant Carrington, Gordon Linzner, KT Pinto, Jennifer Pelland

Character Creation Workshop — William Dawes B

How to create and differentiate solid characters that will appeal to readers. What to use, what to leave out, and how to keep track of it. We'll work with you over the course of two hours to develop and flesh out those rough ideas that are rattling around in your head. Nina Harper, Laura Anne Gilman, Dr. Richard C. Staats (m), Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein, Mike "The OnyxHawke" Kabongo

Sunday 11:30 AM

Sanctuary Direct to Internet — 2hr 20min — Haym Solomon

Canadian production, with Amanda Tapping as Helen Magnus in this Century spanning gothic fantasy. 2007 PG

Sunday 12:00 PM

Nomimal Quiet Room/Free Play — 6hr — 1404

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