Access/Handicapped Services Lobby near main entrance

Friday              3pm–9pm

Sat/Sun           9am–9pm

Monday           9am–3pm

Anime/Video Room                                       Haym Solomon

Also in Molly Pitcher during non-programming hours.

See signs at room for schedule.

Arisia TV                                         Channel 41

Movies, live ballroom events, rebroadcasts, and more…

Art Show                                         Charles View (16th floor)

Friday              Noon–6pm       Artist Check-in

                        6pm–9pm         Open to Public

Saturday         10am–Noon     Artist Check-in

                        10am–8pm       Open to Public

                        6pm–8pm         Quick Sale Pick-up

Sunday            10am–Noon     Open to Public

                        1pm–2pm         Auction

                        1pm–4pm         Sales

                        1pm–4pm         Artist Checkout

Babysitting/Child Care (2–6 yr)     See Info Desk for room

Friday              7pm–10pm

Saturday         9:30am–Noon, 1pm–5pm, 6pm–10pm

Sunday            9:30am–Noon, 1pm–5pm, 6pm–10pm

Monday           10am–Noon, 1pm–4pm

Blood Drive                                                                      Lobby

Friday              4pm–6 pm (sign-up)

Saturday         10am–4pm

Walk-ins welcome, but signing up in advance gets you a 30 minute guarantee.

Coat/Bag Check                                                              Lobby

Friday              4:30pm–Midnight

Sat/Sun           9am–Midnight (closed for Masquerade)

Monday           9am–2pm (if closed, go to Ops)

For free luggage checking, use hotel concierge.

Con Suite                                                                Cambridge

Friday 3pm–Monday noon; closed briefly for cleaning.

Dealers Row                                                                3rd floor

Open at individual dealers’ discretion.

Express Elevators (1st floor to 14th/16th)               Lobby

Friday              3pm–11pm

Sat/Sun           9am–11pm

Monday           9am–5pm

Fast Track (Children’s Program)       Empress (14th floor)

Friday              7pm–9pm

Saturday         10am–5pm

Sunday            Noon–6pm

Monday           10am–3pm

Filk (all night)                                                 Crispus Attucks

Every night      10pm–6am

Food Options

Hotel Restaurant on second floor.

Food carts in lobby at bottom of escalators, 24 hours.

Lunch Trucks outside, across Amesbury Street from hotel, extended hours planned.

Restaurant Guide available at Info Desk.

Gaming (open/scheduled)                             Thomas Paine

Friday 3pm–Monday 4pm

Hotel Restaurant                                                       2nd floor

Fri/Sat              6:30am–1am

Sun/Mon          6:30am–10pm

Information Desk                        Lobby near main entrance

Friday              3pm–9pm

Sat/Sun           9am–9pm

Monday           9am–3pm

Internet Access                                                  Wireless Only

Hotel has free WiFi for all attendees.

Lost and Found                                           Information Desk

After hours, go to Ops on the 2nd floor.

Masquerade

Registration                                              Table in Lobby

Friday      3pm–9pm

No Saturday Registration!

Participant Orientation (Required) President’s Ballroom D

Saturday 10am

Tech Rehearsals (Required)    President’s Ballroom D

Saturday 11am–4pm

Green Room (adults)                   Empress (14th floor)

Saturday 6:30pm–10:30pm

Green Room (kids)                               Crispus Attucks

Saturday 6:30pm–9pm

Fan photography

Sign up at Masq Reg for preferred seating.

Photo Sales                                         Masq Registration

Sunday    Noon

Ribbons, Certificates, Returns of CDs Masq Registration

Sunday    Noon

Newsletter Office                                                                247

Submission boxes at Information Desk and Operations

Operations (Con Ops)/Security                            Aquarium

Program Ops                 Lobby across from main entrance

Friday              3pm–9pm

Sat/Sun           9:30am–8pm

Monday           10am–2pm

Registration                                 Lobby near main entrance

Friday              2pm–11pm ($20)

Saturday         9am–8pm ($40)

Sunday            9am–8pm ($30)

Monday           9:30am–2pm ($10)

After hours registration: Go to Ops

Lost badges $5

Sales (Arisia Official Sales T-shirts) Table near Registration

Same hours as Registration.

Sign Shop                                                                             249

Smoking Lounge                                                              1210

Friday              6pm–10pm

Sat/Sun           10am–8pm, 10pm–Midnight

Monday           10am–1pm

Volunteer Lounge (Gopher Hole)                                     205

201: second floor

204: second floor

Aquarium: second floor

Cambridge: second floor

Charles View: 16th floor

Charles View Prefunction: 16th floor, foyer to the Charles View room

Crispus Attucks: first floor, Patriots hallway

Empress: 14th floor

Haym Solomon: first floor, Patriots hallway

Molly Pitcher: first floor, Patriots hallway

Paul Revere: first floor

Prefunction A: first floor, foyer to the Presidents Ballroom

Presidents Ballroom: first floor

Thomas Paine: first floor, Patriots hallway

William Dawes: first floor, Patriots hallway

Opening Night at the Art Show with Marrus

6:00pm–7:30pm                        Charles View Prefunction (16th floor)

The Blood Debate

7:00pm                                                                              William Dawes B

Why donate blood, tissue, eggs, sperm, organs? Why not sell? Science, law, and ethics. Laura Anne Gilman and others

Sith Charity Ball

8:00pm–11:00pm                                                                 Presidents D

Star Wars  themed dance and charity fundraiser.

Tribble Bash!

9:00pm                                                                                  Presidents AB

Star Trek themed party and charity fundraiser.

F=Fandom, P=Politics, V=Vendetta

9:00pm                                                                                   Molly Pitcher

“V for Vendetta” vs the current state of the US government. Laura Anne Gilman and others

“Eric in the Elevator” Season 7.5 Filming Session

10:00pm                                                                                   Main Lobby

Drum Circle

11:00pm–6:00am                                                              Paul Revere AB

Rocky Horror Picture Show

12:00am–3:00am                                                                  Presidents D

Visit with Marrus at Art Show

10:00am–12:00pm                    Charles View Prefunction (16th floor)

Heinlein Society Blood Drive

10:00am–4:00pm                                                                    Main Lobby

Walk the Labyrinth

10:00am                                                                                  Presidents A

Crafting a Story, Criss-crossing Genres with GoH

11:00am                                                                                     Empress B

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

Gripe Session I

11:00am                                                                                 Paul Revere B

How are we doing?

Eric in the Elevator: A Primer

12:00pm                                                                                 Molly Pitcher

Higgins Armory Historical Combat Demonstrations

12:00pm–2:00pm                                                                 Presidents A

Art Show Tour with Marrus

1:00pm                                         Charles View Prefunction (16th floor

Giant Zendo Demo

1:00pm                                                                                                   201

Zendo is a game of inductive logic played with Icehouse pieces. Eric “in the Elevator” Zuckerman and others

Trend? What Trend?

1:00pm                                                                              William Dawes B

Writing what you love when it also happens to be popular. Laura Anne Gilman

Draw and Jaw

2:00pm                                                                                                   201

Bring your own drawing materials. Marrus and others

Summit Mt. Arisia!

2:00pm                                                                                     Patriots Hall

Publishing 101

2:00pm                                                                              William Dawes B

How the business works, how to make it work for you. Laura Anne Gilman and others

Young Artist Portfolio Review with Marrus

3:00pm                                                                             Crispus Attucks

18 & under. Bring 3–5 of your best pieces.

“Eric in the Elevator” Show Origins & Past Tales

3:00pm                                                                                   Paul Revere B

Criss-Crossing Genres with Laura Anne Gilman

4:00pm                                                                                    Presidents A

It’s a fantasy, with romance, and a corpse, and no vampires, and a space ship!

Autograph Session with Laura Anne Gilman

5:00pm                                                                            Courtyard Lobby

Eric “in the Elevator” Season 7.5 Filming Session

5:00pm                                                                                      Main Lobby

Visit with Marrus at Art Show

6:00pm–8:00pm                        Charles View Prefunction (16th floor)

The Masquerade

8:00pm–10:30pm                                                          Presidents ABCD

Eric “in the Elevator” Season 7.5 Filming Session

10:30pm                                                                                   Main Lobby

Saturday Club Dance

11:30pm–5:30am                                                          Presidents ABCD

Visit with Marrus at Art Show

10:00am                                      Charles View Prefunction (16th floor)

Walk the Labyrinth

10:00am                                                                                  Presidents A

Character Creation Workshop

11:00am                                                                            William Dawes B

Laura Anne Gilman and others

Higgins Armory Historical Combat Demonstrations

12:00pm–2:00pm                                                                 Presidents A

Gaming w/ Guest of Honor (Fluxx 10th Year!)

12:00pm–2:00pm                                                         Thomas Paine AB

Fluxx, the card game of ever-changing rules. Eric “in the Elevator” Zuckerman

Laura Anne Gilman Reading

12:00pm                                                                            William Dawes B

Why Buy Art When You Can Get Art For Free?

1:00pm                                                                             William Dawes A

The business of art and the Internet. Marrus and others

Creative Interviewing with the Fan GoH

2:00pm                                                                                       Empress B

Eric will show how he creates impromptu interviews, and will coach participants to interview each other.

Summit Mt. Arisia!

2:00pm                                                                                     Patriots Hall

“Red Shift” Live Radio Drama

2:00pm                                                                                    Presidents D

“Second Shift” Live Radio Drama

3:00pm                                                                                    Presidents D

The Renaissance Man of the 21st Century

3:00pm                                                                              William Dawes B

Despite the increasing specialization of our society, some hands-on skills are still necessary. Laura Anne Gilman and others

BoF (Birds of a Feather): Geocaching

4:00pm                                                                                      Cambridge

Using billions of dollars of satellite hardware to find Tupperware hidden in the woods. Eric “in the Elevator” Zuckerman

Haiku for You

4:00pm                                                                                       Empress B

Poetry, in small, carefully chosen thoughts. Laura Anne Gilman and others

Gripe Session II

4:00pm                                                                                   Paul Revere B

Fine, thanks, and you?

Juicing the Muse

4:00pm                                                                                  Prefunction A

Keeping the flow of ideas coming. Marrus and others

Why LiveJournal?

5:00pm                                                                                   Molly Pitcher

All your friends are doing it. Laura Anne Gilman, Marrus, Eric “in the Elevator” Zuckerman, and others

Arisia Corporate Meeting

5:00pm                                                                                   Paul Revere B

Eric in the Elevator—The Show!

9:00pm–10:30pm                                                                 Presidents A

The Goblin Ball

9:00pm–11:00pm                                                                 Presidents D

Dance magic dance, put that baby spell on me.

Mad Scientist Laugh Contest

11:00pm                                                                         William Dawes AB

Eric “in the Elevator” Zuckerman and others

Eye of Argon Contest

12:00am                                                                                Paul Revere A

Turning Pictures in a Head into a Roof Over It

11:00am                                                                           Crispus Attucks

How to make a living as an artist. Marrus

Ripping Off History for Fun and Profit

11:00am                                                                                Paul Revere A

How do writers draw on historical settings, societies, and events for fiction? Laura Anne Gilman and others

Humor & Sex

12:00pm                                                                                 Molly Pitcher

Eric “in the Elevator” Zuckerman and others

Gripe Session III

12:00pm                                                                                Paul Revere B

Tell us what you really think.

The Future of Cities

1:00pm                                                                              William Dawes B

Laura Anne Gilman and others

Open Gaming (9hr)                                                                    Thomas Paine

Unscheduled gaming. Sweet!  James Pinkerton

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

Blood Bowl Open Gaming (4hr)                                                Thomas Paine

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

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

Opening Night at the Art Show with Marrus (1hr 30min) Charles View 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

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

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.  Vonnie Carts-Powell

Let’s Be Bad Guys: Role-playing Villains                                                    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                                                                                      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

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

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.  Persis L. Thorndike

Children’s Games for Time Travelers                                           Empress D

Fun games of times gone by.  Pete ‘Happy’ Thomas

How to be Healthy at a Con                                                                         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 (6hr)                                                                                      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

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

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

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 Redemption—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                                                                                  201

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

Cecilia Tan Reading & Circlet Press Party (3hr)                                       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

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

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), Joel Lord, Ann Catelli, Donna M. Dube, Toni Lay

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?                                                 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?  John Kraemer, Jeff Mach (m)

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

“Eric in the Elevator” Season 7.5 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

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

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

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 (24hr)                                                  Thomas Paine

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

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

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?  Rebecca L. Kletnieks, Bonnie Barlow Turner, Elaine Isaak, Jan Dumas, Lisa A. Ashton (m)

Kobolds Ate My Baby (3hr)                                                        Thomas Paine

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

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 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

Unstructured Supervised Free Play                                               Empress A

1 hour before FastTrack opens. Indoor voices, please.

Nominal Quiet Room/Free Play (7hr)                                                      1404

Indoor voices, please.

Visit with Marrus at Art Show (2hr)                       Charles View 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 membersh