Time

Place

Event

Presenter(s)

Anytime

Anywhere

Microprogramming

Microprogramming is like the recreation of vaudeville. Random microprogramming will take place in random locations throughout the weekend.

Anyone

Anytime

Anywhere

Lino Spotters

This is pretty simple (and voluntary) and anyone can do it. If you hear a good line, or pull a line out of context, write it down. Include who said it and when, with whatever minimal amount of context is necessary. Ask the person or persons who said it if we have permission to use the quote, and if the quote is accurate. Turn it in at one of the drop boxes located in strategic places throughout the con space. Quotes will be compiled in a publication either during or after MarsCon.

Anyone

2:30 p.m.

Registration

Registration opens. See Ops in room 101 to register whenever Registration is closed.

Volunteers

4:00 p.m.

London

American Nerd Association-- Trying to Take Over the World

The American Nerd Association is fighting for the right of every human being to be completely unique. Don't be a nerd, be a Nerd! Nerd Power!

Dan Dunn

4:00 p.m.

Edinburgh

We Worship Weaving

The Matrix: Agent Smith and All Things Agent-y, LotR: Elrond, Priscilla, and every other role where we can find him. Join us and pay homage to Hugo Weaving.

Stephanie Gannaway Osborn

Jane Dusek

4:00 p.m.

Krushenko’s (Minnetonka)

How to Get Laid: A Neofan Panel

So this is your first convention. This is where stuff is. Here’s how to ask for autographs. Here’s what to expect. Other topics of discussion will include fannish etiquette/basic socialization, and how to talk about science fiction to a
stranger and others.

Eric M. Heideman

David E Romm

4:00 p.m.

Blue Mars (Cambridge)

Gamesmaster, Gamesmaster, What Have You Done?!

In the black hug of night, Dave, the Gamesmaster, finds himself lacking a fourth player. The occult will solve his dilemma. Dave reaches shoulder deep into the inferno and pulls forth his new charge, A DEMON! The demon is a diminutive colossus of malevolence. It must roleplay with the power-scraping Steve, the rule-soaked Beck, and the character besotted Lance. But what's this? IT MUST DO SO AS A HOLY PALIDIN. Somewhere, in the distance, a demon screams. Unrated, 45 minutes

Volunteers

5:00 p.m.

Main Deck

Setup, Sound Check for Opening Ceremonies

Volunteers & Guests

5:00 p.m.

London

Richard Herd: Q&A

Richard Herd has one of the most recognizable faces to movie fans and Sci-Fi Television fans alike. His career spans more than 50-years and includes appearances in over 58 movies and over 76 TV appearances. He still does theater, his first love, as much as possible. We know and love him for his recurring portrayal of Admiral Owen Paris on Star Trek: Voyager, his memorable Klingon role as L'Kor in Star Trek: Next Generation, and as John, the Supreme Commander on the Mini-series V.

Richard Herd

5:00 p.m.

Edinburgh

Anime Characters - Who Do You Love?

Are you obsessed with particular anime characters? Have concerned family members suggested you seek help? We wanna know who you love. Come to the panel where "fangirl" is a verb and release your inner geek! (Warning: the room might get loud.)

Anna Waltz

5:00 p.m.

Krushenko’s (Minnetonka)

Writing Craft: Writers Groups

Many writers who have tried writers groups swear by them. Others swear at them. Writers who are or have been in groups discuss what makes a successful writing group or workshop.

Kelly McCullough, mod.

S.N.Arly

Ruth Berman

Naomi Kritzer

5:00 p.m.

Blue Mars

Dungeon Rubber

Forsooth, Boglin's back, and he's rollin' for keeps! In this rip-roaring sequel to the fable "Gamesmaster, Gamesmaster What Have You Done?!, who will keep Boglin from resurrecting his world-murdering character, Sucksface? Will it be Dave the Gamesmaster, Steve the power gamer, Beck the rules lawyer, Lance the "immersive" player, or will it be the slithering unholy hosts of HELL! Unrated, 1 hour, 30 minutes

Volunteers

6:00 p.m.

London

The Jolly Roger in the Space Time Continuum: Pirates in SF and F

Would Henry Morgan and Anne Bonny recognize themselves?

Catherine Lundoff

David E Romm

6:00 p.m.

Edinburgh

SF/Fantasy Year in Review

All you early birds, come and socialize.

Whitestar Phoenix

6:00 p.m.

Krushenko’s (Minnetonka)

Writing Craft: Character. Back to Basics

Writing craft panels are always packed to the rafters. Let's talk about character. How are convincing characters constructed? Is convincing the same thing as realistic? What makes people love or hate a character?

Kelly McCullough

S.N.Arly

Kathryn Sullivan

Sandra Rector

7:00 p.m.

Main Deck

Opening Ceremonies

A fine old convention tradition. Meet the convention committee and the guests, and start the convention off with a bang.

Volunteers & Guests

8:00 p.m.

Main Deck

Jeremy Bulloch: Q&A

Jeremy Bulloch made his first television appearance at the age of twelve when he appeared in a commercial for a breakfast cereal. His big break came when he landed a major role in a musical film called Summer Holiday that starred the pop singer Cliff Richard (now Sir Cliff). He went on to become a household name in the UK as BBC soap opera star in The Newcomers, and he appeared in the musical Las Leandras as well as in major films The Virgin & the Gypsy, Mary Queen of Scots, and three “James Bond” films. In 1978, Jeremy got a small part in The Empire Strikes Back. That part, of course, was “Boba Fett,” proving the old theatrical saying ‘there is no such thing as a small part’. Jeremy was asked to reprise his role as “Boba Fett” in “Return of the Jedi” some two years later.

Jeremy Bulloch

8:00 p.m.

London

Farscape - - What The Frell Did You Say!?

A Contest! Have fun creating new and original dialog for various Farscape scenes. The most creative (and funny!) combinations will win prizes. Open to all, no actual Farscape knowledge needed.

Mickie Erickson

TC Scapers

8:00 p.m.

Edinburgh

Writing Across Genre Boundaries

Writing your GothWesternSkiffyHorror story and doing something with it when you're done.

Catherine Lundoff, mod.

Walter H. Hunt

Lyda Morehouse

8:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Art Show (Calhoun)

Artists’ Reception

Please join us for some sophisticated refreshments, and spend a lovely, relaxed evening with all the resident local artists who contribute to our Art Show and also attend MarsCon. Our Artist Guest of Honor, Featured Guest Artist and one of our Actor Guests of Honor will be attending this event. Artists and art lovers alike will have a time to look over the artwork in the art show and just talk about it and do some casual critiquing. It will be a wonderful opportunity for fans of science-fiction/fantasy art to meet some of the artists, and possibly for the artists to meet their most loyal patrons.

Volunteers

Artists

Todd Coss

Richard Herd

Ron Ross

9:00 p.m.

Main Deck

Concert: The Nick Atoms

THE NICK ATOMS return to MARSCON! If you haven't seen them yet, don't miss out this year! It's a wild trip though Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies and television while using theme songs and clips that have made them famous with an obscure reference or two thrown in to spice things up! So come and meet Dr. Ted Nelson and he'll introduce you to Coburn and Wyngarde, the two wacky robots he built! You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll sit and wonder why as you witness the astonishing…THE NICK ATOMS! (Website: www.thenickatoms.com)

The Nick Atoms

9:00 p.m.

Main Games (Salon B)

Character Generation

Tired of having cardboard-cut out fantasy characters? Create a rich adventure before your character sets foot out the door! Can be used in any fantasy setting. Will have a selection of D&D books on hand as well (3rd edition) as well as the eTools program.

Matthew McMillan

9:00 p.m.

London

Lord of the Rings: The Books and the Movies

There are those who would like to pretend the movies don't exist. Well, they aren't going away anytime soon. Love them or hate them, they're worth talking about. How do the movies relate to the books? What did they get right? What did they get wrong? The final Extended Edition is out on DVD. How does the complete EE stack up as an interpretation of the books

Kelly McCullough, mod.

Steve Fox

Stephanie Gannaway- Osborn

Joan Marie Verba

Timothy Zahn

9:00 p.m.

Edinburgh

International Space Station Update

The International Space Station, the largest cooperative program in history, combines the resources of 16 nations in scientific research. Get the latest information on the program.

Ben Huset

MN Space Frontier Society

9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Krushenko’s (Minnetonka)

Party hosted by Tales of the Unanticipated, a Twin Cities speculative fiction magazine.

Eric M. Heideman

TotU

9:00 p.m.

Karaoke Joe's Cafe(189-191)

All Night Karaoke

Ben Lessinger

Dov Magy

10:00 p.m.

Main Deck

Robert Dante: Black Light Whip Cracking

You must see it to believe it. The Guinness World Record for "World's Fastest Whip" was set by bullwhip teacher and performer Robert Dante. On September 20, 2004, Robert Dante cracked a 6-foot bullwhip 214 times in 60 seconds at the Spirit of the West Festival in Sioux Falls, SD, beating his old record by 11 cracks. With his performing partner Tina Nagy, Dante travels the US to present bullwhip shows, including blacklight bullwhips.

Robert Dante

Tina Nagy

10:00 p.m.

London

Masquerade 101

The nuts and bolts of Masquerade. What is it? How does it work? What procedures are in place? How can I enter? What kind of talent is required? Receive advice on presentation, documentation, etc... Meet the Masquerade Director and Judges. Hear about judging criteria, including an explanation of the categories used.

Rae Lundquist, Masq. Dir.

Masq. Judges

10:00 p.m.

Edinburgh

UFOs & Close Encounters

A discussion about what we MUFON Investigators do, how we do it, our records, methods, manual, and some of the more interesting things we have found.

Craig R. Lang

MUFON

10:00 p.m.

Phobos Filk (Room 105)

Friday Night Filking

Rich Brown

10:30 p.m. - Midnight

Main Deck

Concert: Possum Willy

The finest in pirate rock. Yarrrr! Experience the mystery of this live metal, blues, thrash, punk, speed, funk, rock music band. Discover the intrigue of rock for the masses. The best band you never heard... next to all the other ones! Nobody can be told what it is. You must experience it for yourself.

Possum Willy

11:00 p.m.

London/ Edinburgh

Friday Night Drum Jam

Drummers

11:00 p.m.

Parties

Friday Night Party Judging

Volunteers & Guests

Midnight

Main Deck

Time

Place

Event

Presenter(s)

10:00 a.m.

Main Deck

Richard Herd: Q&A

Richard’s television appearances include: Seinfeld, SeaQuest DSV, Pacific Blue, T.J. Hooker, Jag, Caroline in the City, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Fugitive, ER, Buffy, The Vampire Slayer, Diagnosis Murder and numerous others. His film credits include: The China Syndrome, All the President's Men, F.I.S.T., The Onion Field, Summer Rental, Sgt. Bilko, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil directed by Clint Eastwood, and Checkers. Theatrical credits include the New York productions of Electra, Harlequinade, 20 Poems and The Coach With The Six Insides which he co-produced and for which he earned Vernon Rice and Obie Awards. Regional Theater: The Big Knife, Berkshire Theatre Festival; On the Waterfront, Cleveland Play House; Other People's Money, Old Globe Theater, San Diego and Elephant Sighs, The Forum Theatre, Metuchen New Jersey. In Los Angeles: My Crummy Job, Sea of Cortez, Other People's Money, The Walkers, My Last Confession and Death of a Salesman, both of which earned him a Drama Logue Award. Richard Herd is not only one of the hardest working people in show business, but also one of the nicest.

Richard Herd

10:00 a.m.

London

Is There Water on Planet Quark?

Do you know how to find out if there is water on the planet Quark? Water Science with Project WET - Children's Workshop - Active Participation – For children 7 - 12 but the young at heart are welcome to participate. Presented by April Rust with the DNR.

April Rust

10:00 a.m.

Edinburgh

Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Spirituality/Religion/Ethics

What are the connections? Are there any? Should there be any? There are a lot of books being written on just this. There is a huge interest in using our favorite stories from Harry Potter to Star Wars as vehicles to tell the gospel or other religious story, talk about ethics, examples of interracial and intergenerational relationships etc...

Katie Nelson, mod.

Walter H. Hunt

Naomi Kritzer

Lyda Morehouse

Timothy Zahn

10:00 a.m. - Noon

Hall Tables

Fan Faire

Mingle with representatives from other fan clubs and organizations, and learn what's out there in fandom. All fan organizations are welcome to table from 10am to Noon. Tables are first come, first served.

All Fan Groups

11:00 a.m.

Main Deck

Painting the Sky: Artwork in the Heavens

A spectacular slide show of photos from the Hubble Telescope.

Stephanie Gannaway-Osborn

11:00 a.m.

London

Hollywood versus Truth of Piracy, among other things

What does Hollywood get right when it comes to pirates, etc...?

Sara Warner

Port Nassau

11:00 a.m.

Edinburgh

Making of PLANETFALL

In 2001, Minneapolis based filmmakers Carschool Film-O-Rama put out a call for sci-fi fans to join them in their no-budget project, a sci-fi spaghetti western called PLANETFALL. Now, that film has arrived, and it's jam-packed with outrageous visual effects. How did a handful of guys with no money produce a picture that's on par with the big boys? Listen in as writer-producer Michael Heagle and co-producer and actor Troy A LaFaye spill the beans about making a sci fi spectacular on the cheap. Also in attendance will be one of the film's actors (TBA) and visual effects artists (TBA).

Michael Heagle

Tory A LaFaye

11:00 a.m.

Autograph Tables (outside Dealers Room)

Autograph Session

Richard Herd

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Autograph Tables (outside Dealers Room)

Autograph Session

Herbert Jefferson, Jr.

Noon

Main Deck

The Star Wars Experience

Reflections on the Clone Wars, the Rebellion, the Force, the characters, the catastrophes and the triumphs of the Star Wars saga.

Matt Brogmus, mod.

Jeremy Bulloch

Todd Coss

Timothy Zahn

Noon

London

The City of Lore

Minnesota artist/author Jim Fletcher built a tiny city for the citizens of Lore. The tiny city is hidden somewhere in Minnesota. Come and learn more about this ancient civilization the artist/author created and wrote a novel about: Lore, the City of Jim Fletcher.

David Crawford

Noon

Edinburgh

LiftPort Group: The Space Elevator

This year has been an exciting year in the field of Space, Space Exploration, and Space Travel. In January, the world was stunned by the huge success of the Mars twin rovers Opportunity and Spirit and their discovery of ancient seas on the red planet. June brought the Cassini probe revealing the rings of Saturn and previously undiscovered moons. September heralded the beginning of private sub-orbital flight when
SpaceShipOne claimed the Ansari X prize.

The success of these endeavors has prompted many additional space projects. One of these projects is the Space Elevator. The idea of a Space Elevator has been around for hundreds of years; however, the technology to build such a remarkable structure has not existed until now. Recent advances in carbon nanotube technology, robotics, and lasers now
make the concept of the Space Elevator a viable engineering project. LiftPort Group is a private company who is actively working to bring the Space Elevator to the world.

For more info:
info__at__liftport.com
www.liftport.com

Michael J. Laine

Noon

Krushenko’s (Minnetonka)

Down the Rabbit Hole

Participants share stories about how they got "hooked" on SF (including science fiction, horror and fantasy). What books, magazines, TV & radio broadcasts, games, toys, etc. made you love "The Stuff" and keep coming back for more? A Diversicon-style discussion.

Eric M. Heideman, mod.

1:00 p.m.

Main Deck

Casting Call for IKV RakeHell

Laura Thurston

IKV RakeHell

1:00 p.m.

London

What Are We Watching?

Now that our favorite television series (B5, Buffy, Farscape, etc…) are no longer on the air, what is worth watching? Also discuss cross-pollination in TV sci fi as actors cross over to new series.

Whitestar Phoenix

1:00 p.m.

Edinburgh

Meet Rocket Man

Ky Michaelson has been making rocket motors since the age of 12. In 1960, he built a rocket-powered motorcycle. In 1969, Ky built a rocket-powered snowmobile that made it into the Guinness Book of World Records. He has worked on over 200 films, television programs and commercials, as well as the majority of stunt specials that have been seen on TV over the past 30 years. Currently, Ky is the Program Director of "SPACESHOT 2003" -- the grand effort of the Civilian Space eXploration Team (CSXT) to build and launch the first amateur rocket into space. On May 17, 2004, Ky and CSXT were the first civilians to launch a rocket above 100 kilometers, the official boundary of space.

Ky Michaelson

1:00 p.m.

Krushenko’s (Minnetonka)

Broad Universe RapidFire Reading

Broad Universe is an organization with the primary goal of promoting science fiction, fantasy, and horror written by women. In this session, several writers will read 5-10 minutes of their work. The benefit to the listener is that you get the taste of many authors' work in one session.

Catherine Lundoff

Lyda Morehouse

Kathryn Sullivan

Anna Waltz

Others TBD

1:00 p.m.

Autograph Tables (outside Dealers Room)

Autograph Sessions

Timothy Zahn

Jeremy Bulloch

Todd Coss

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

TBD

Join us as we make your friends and foes walk the plank! For just $1, you can designate who we will set upon our 8-inch-high precipice to walk the final walk into a kiddie pool of nasty, intimidating balloons! (Oooooooo!) It’s safe and fun, plus the proceeds benefit the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. Start rounding up your cadre of planksters, and join in our jocularity!

Karen Uecker

Juana Mann

Margie Ross

Roxann Patzman

JoAnn Hall

U.S.S. Nokomis

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Gaming Boardroom

(102)

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids

A brand-new Dungeons and Dragons adventure for girls and boys, ages 6-12. No experience necessary, advanced players welcome. Must be able to read some. Characters will be provided. A parent must be present to register the child into the game.

Michael Kauper

GM: David Carlson

1:30 p.m.

Main Deck

The Klingon Dating Game

We know you have always wanted to date a Klingon. Now's your chance, Terra'ngan. Prove that you have what it takes to capture a Klingon mate.

Laura Thurston

IKV RakeHell

2:00 p.m.

London

Cartoons & Caricatures

Todd Coss

Ron Ross

2:00 p.m.

Edinburgh

Space Technology Solutions

Ending fossil fuel dependency.

David Buth

MN Space Frontier Society

2:00 p.m.

Krushenko’s (Minnetonka)

Poetry Round Robin

Inviting all who want to read to do so. All poets are welcome to share

P.M.F. Johnson, mod.

Ruth Berman

Sandra Rector

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Hall Tables

Mass Autograph Session for Authors

All authors welcome

2:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Main Deck

Dementia Concert Series

Straight outta Iowa, Eric Coleman does some folk, some filk, most of which for the purpose of comedy. He's a middle age rocker looking to 'bang his bald spot', and entertain convention crowds with his wit and style. Come see him kick off the Saturday afternoon MarsCon 2005 Dementia Concert Series. (Website: www.eric-coleman.com)

Eric Coleman

3:00 p.m.

Main Deck

Dementia Concert Series

From out of the west they came (heading east on a jet of some kind), Jeff and Matt are neither 'raymond' nor 'scum' per say, but a hard rockin' duo who will serenade you about such celebrities as Demi Moore and Jeff Goldblum, the difficulty of creating a comedy CD, waking up in bed with unexpected guests, obsessed fans of theirs, and the suave sophistication of a certain Mr. Calrissian. (Website: www.raymondandscum.com)

Raymond & Scum

3:00 p.m.

London

Writing Craft: Writing Combat II, Meet the Weapons

So you want to write a sword fight, but you never actually picked up a sword. Here's your chance to handle a variety of weapons under close supervision by people who have used them and who can answer questions on the subject.

Kelly McCullough, mod.

S.N.Arly

Steve Fox

3:00 p.m.

Edinburgh

Life On Console: My Career in the Space Program

Enjoy a walk through time with Stephanie Gannaway-Osborn, highlighting her years working on the Space Shuttle program and the International Space Station.

Stephanie Gannaway-Osborn

3:00 p.m.

Krushenko’s (Minnetonka)

Japanese Manga and American Graphic Novels

Manga are a highly respected form of writing/art, from romantic illustrated stories such as Fuyumi Soriyo's Mars to science fiction epics such as Haiyo Miyazaki's Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind to nonfiction manuals on many subjects. American graphic novels have grown and diversified from their comic book roots, offering such gems as J. Michael Stracynski's sensitive recapturing of Lee & Kirby's The Amazing Spider-Man, Daniel Clowes' realistic chronicle of teenage angst, Ghost World, Max Allan Collins & Richard Piers Rayner's gangster chronicle The Road to Perdition, and Art Spiegelman's Pulitzer Prize-winning Holocaust chronicle, Maus. What are some of your favorite manga and graphic novels? How do the American and Japanese forms compare?

Eric M. Heideman, mod.

Anna Waltz

3:30 p.m.

Main Deck

Dementia Concert Series

One of the top two rap artists of the dementia scene, Devo Spice of Sudden Death has had several hits including "Dead Rappers", "South Park Junkie", "OzzMan", and his newest hit "Inner Voice". You'll dig this New Jersey Battle of the Bands contender's full multimedia performance, so come hear his new tunes about business jargon-babble, unwanted internet advertising, and American idols. (Website: www.suddendeath.org)

Sudden Death

4:00 p.m.

Main Deck

Dementia Concert Series

When you think of comedy based synth punk acts, you think of Worm Quartet. ShoeBox, the only member of the band, was recently featured on VH-1's "Totally Obsessed", in which he discussed the life blessing virtues of Pac-Man. He also grabbed the #1 spot on Dr. Demento's Funny 25 of 2004 with his ex-girfriend anthem "Great Idea For A Song". Come get your brain twisted into a balloon poodle by this amazingly bemulleted wonder of the frozen tundra of Rochester, NY. (Website: www.wormquartet.com)

Worm Quartet

4:00 p.m.

London

Intergalactic Feud

A game show that is outa this world!

USS Behr'AK

4:00 p.m.

Edinburgh

Footsteps in the Mist

Are there "Footsteps in the Mist" in chilly Minnesota? Come and find out about this Paranormal Study being conducted, as reported by David Crawford.

David Crawford

4:00 p.m.

Blue Mars

Trooper Clerks

A hilarious fan film combines the worlds of Kevin Smith and George Lucas to bring you the adventures of Stormtroopers Dante and Randal. Featuring the talents of our very own Artist Guest of Honor, Todd Coss, who was co-creator, co-writer, art director, and the voice of “Darth Jay”. The project was featured on the Sci-Fi Channel, in Star Wars Insider magazine, and in 2003 it won Best Animation in the Star Wars Fan Film competition. Todd will be on hand to present the film and talk about it afterwards.

Todd Coss

Volunteers

4:00 p.m.

Krushenko’s (Minnetonka)

Errol Flynn & Co: Movie Swashbucklers

From The Black Pirate (Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., 1926) to Captain Blood (Flynn, 1935), to The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), The Mark of Zorro (1940), Treasure Island (1950), The Three Musketeers (1974), The Four Musketeers (1975), The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), and Pirates of the Caribbean (2003), swashbucklers have made for exciting, and occasionally artful, cinema. We'll trace the history of movie swashbucklers and look at what makes them so appealing. Arrrr!

David Christenson, mod.

Eric M. Heideman

4:30 p.m.

Main Deck

Dementia Concert Series

Corporate puppets of the music industry beware, for Tony Goldmark has arrived to save the intelligencia of this world from bland, boring music! Whether you're a silicone laden pop princess, or a pretentious lead singer of a faith-based grunge rock band, Tony has arrived to open up a box of Bertie Botts Whup-Ass Flavored Beans on them all! Tony nabbed the #2 slot on Dr. Demento's Funny 25 of 2004 with his Azkaban tribute "Sirius Black"! All computer animated rapping kangaroos beware of his wrath! (Website: www.tonygoldmark.com)

Tony Goldmark

5:00 p.m.

Main Deck

"Rage Against The Mundane" Music Video DVD World Premiere

Using his awesome powers as a television major at Columbia University in Chicago, Tony Goldmark has written, directed, edited, and stars in this 15-minute short film which contains the music video for the title song of his latest CD release "Rage Against The Mundane"! The film co-stars the great Luke Ski, and features cameo appearances by ShoeBox of Worm Quartet, Dr. Demento, and Celine Dion (Note: Celine Dion does not appear in this film.)

Tony Goldmark

5:00 p.m.

London

Herbert Jefferson, Jr. Q&A: Galactica and Beyond

Veteran actor Herbert Jefferson, Jr. is known to many as Lieutenant Boomer from Battlestar Galactica, the third of the holy trinity, which included Capt. Apollo and Lt. Starbuck. But you've seen him in many more roles than the Galactica's erstwhile Cylon Hunter. Jefferson was a series co-star in Rich Man, Poor Man with Nick Nolte, as well as its sequel, Rich Man, Poor Man Book II, the Revolutionary War mini-series The Bastard, Yellow Rose with Sam Elliott and Cybill Shepard, and The Devlin Connection with Rock Hudson and Jack Scalia. Jefferson also guest starred in over 100 episodes of series TV, including ER, Sister Sister, Hill Street Blues, Police Story, Airwolf, TJ Hooker, Quincy, The Streets of San Francisco, The White Shadow, Knight Rider, McCloud, and Mission Impossible.

Herbert Jefferson, Jr.

5:00 p.m.

Edinburgh

Mars in UT

Hard Work, No Pay, Eternal Glory. The Mars Society is looking for a few good Martians. If you think you have what it takes, visit www.marssociety.org/mdrs/.

Hear about life at the Mars Desert Research Station from some veteran crew members.

Ben Huset

Peter Kokh

Kent Nebergall

MN Space Frontier Society

5:00 p.m.

Krushenko’s (Minnetonka)

Literary Reading by Timothy Zahn

Timothy Zahn

5:00 p.m.

Autograph Tables (outside Dealers Room)

Autograph Sessions

Todd Coss

Ron Ross

Robert Dante

5:00 p.m.

Gaming Boardroom (102)

Costuming Workshop for Children

Create your own costume! You can join in the fun of Masquerade too. Active Participation - children ages 7-10 accompanied by parent or guardian. All materials provided.

Mary Mac

Volunteers

5:15 p.m.

Main Deck

Dementia Concert Series

Making his 3rd appearance at MarsCon, "the great Luke Ski" was proclaimed by Dr. Demento (at Dragon*Con no less) to be his most requested artist of the 21st Century! Come see him perform his greatest sci-fi & fandom related parody hits like "Stealing Like A Hobbit" and "Star Wars Trilogy Homesick Blues", as well as some new tunes for 2005 on the subjects of SpongeBob and Firefly! The guys on TechTV's "The Screen Savers" loved him, and so will you! (Website: www.lukeski.com)

the great Luke Ski

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Main Deck

Masquerade Rehearsal

Rae Lundquist, Masq. Dir.

6:00

- 7:30 p.m.

London

Art Auction

Bid on a masterpiece!

Volunteers & Artists

6:00 p.m.

Edinburgh

Creative Trance Workshop

A workshop for the creative imagination. A moment of progressive relaxation takes you into your deepest and most creative inner mind. Take some time to enjoy some imaginal scenery. Ask a question. Invent an idea. Or simply travel in the amazing universe of the imagination.

Craig R. Lang

6:00 p.m.

Krushenko’s (Minnetonka)

"That book was OK, but ..."

What do you like in novels? What do you dislike? What makes you throw a book across the room? You wish novels had more _______, and you wish they had less ______. What would your perfect novel be like? What makes a fantasy/SF series worth reading? What can't you stand about them?

Anna Waltz, mod.

S.N.Arly

Walter H. Hunt

P.M.F. Johnson

7:30 p.m.

Main Deck

Masquerade & Halftime Show

A grand costume contest with half-time entertainment and prizes!

Rae Lundquist, Masq. Dir.

MCs: Stephanie Gannaway Osborn & Matt Brogmus

Half-time: Belly Dancers

7:30 p.m.

London/ Edinburgh

Masquerade Green Room

Masquerade Participants

9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Krushenko’s (Minnetonka)

Diversicon Party, hosted by Twin Cities multicultural SF convention to be held August 19-21.

Eric M. Heideman

Diversicon

9:00 p.m.

Karaoke Joe's Cafe (189-191)

All Night Karaoke

Ben Lessinger

Dov Magy

9:30 p.m. or after Masque

Main Deck

Irish Dancing Workshop

Designed for children, but the young at heart are welcome to participate.

Joe Richter

10:00 p.m. or after Masque

London/ Endinburgh

Black Light Whip Cracking

You must see it to believe it. The Guinness World Record for "World's Fastest Whip" was set by bullwhip teacher and performer Robert Dante. On September 20, 2004, Robert Dante cracked a 6-foot bullwhip 214 times in 60 seconds at the Spirit of the West Festival in Sioux Falls, SD, beating his old record by 11 cracks. With his performing partner Tina Nagy, Dante travels the US to present bullwhip shows, including blacklight bullwhips.

Robert Dante

Tina Nagy

10:00 p.m.

Blue Mars

PLANETFALL World Premiere

PLANETFALL is set against a backdrop that combines the apocalyptic worldview of the MAD MAX trilogy with the lawless anti-hero psychology of the Sergio Leone spaghetti westerns. The film packs a Hollywood-sized punch with its state of the art visual effects and skull-rattling Surround Sound mix. Starring Leitha Matz and Heidi Fellner, the film features appearances from cult movie auteur Ted V. Mikels (ASTRO ZOMBIES, DOLL SQUAD) as Zitan President Arch Stanton, Jesse Ventura’s son Tyrel Ventura as shady dealer Syrus Theed, and the voice of John Levene (DOCTOR WHO’s Sergeant Benton) as a pissed-off alien!

When a military transport crash-lands on a war-torn planet, competing factions seek the last stockpile of the illicit psychic-power enhancing drug Psylenol. Mercenary Lux Antigone (Fellner) rekindles a shaky relationship with former partner Shark Sterling (Snype Myers), and forges an alliance with a mysterious female bounty hunter (Matz) in her quest to find the lost shipment. Aligned against them are a misfit army garrison, a shady presidential attaché, and psychotic members of the elite military unit that originally developed the drug for war.

Volunteers

10:30 p.m.

Phobos Filk (Room 105)

Saturday Night Filking

Rich Brown

11:00 p.m.

Parties

Party Judging

Volunteers & Guests

11:00pm

London/ Edinburgh

Saturday Night Drum Jam

Drummers

Time

Place

Event

Presenter(s)

9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Main Deck

Basic Acting Techniques

Richard Herd, distinguished award-winning actor will be giving a 2 to 3 hour acting class/seminar at MarsCon. Richard will use Viola Spolin Theatre Games to explain basic acting techniques. Participants will be provided with his pamphlet ANATOMY OF AN AUDITION, and their scenes will be videotaped. The class will be held Sunday morning, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. There is an extra charge of $30.00 for the class to cover all materials and supplies. Class size is limited to 25 participants. See Richard at the autograph tables to sign up.

Richard Herd

10:00 a.m.

London

Meet the Exec: MarsCon 2006

Hear about our evil plans for MarsCon 2005…the planned Guests of Honor, the theme, the horror!! Register and then give in to your uncontrollable urge to sign up!

Jolene Hardy

Christine LaBounty

10:00 a.m.

Edinburgh

TBD

11:00 a.m.

London

LiftPort Group: The Space Elevator

The Space Elevator will open the inner solar system to science, it will reduce the enormous payload cost of transporting equipment through our atmosphere, and it will provide a safe and reliable mode of transportation. Hear about plans to bring the Space Elevator to the world.

For more info:
info__at__liftport.com
www.liftport.com

Michael J. Laine

11:00 a.m.

Edinburgh

Massage

John Pieper

David E Romm

Joe Swenson

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Autograph Tables (outside Dealers Room)

Autograph Session

Herbert Jefferson, Jr.

11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Main Deck

Charity Auction

Help us raise funds for two worthwhile causes by bidding for some incredible items, donated by fans like you. Proceeds will benefit the Standing Rock Reservation and the Gordy Dickson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your generosity!

Volunteers

Noon

Krushenko’s (Minnetonka)

Writing Life: Happy Writers and Fast Writers, an Optimists Panel

There are any number of writers who talk about the agony of writing, both in terms of how long it takes them and how miserable it makes them. But that's not the only side of the story. A lot of writers love what they do -- that's why they do it. There are also a lot of fast writers out there who turn out good books.

S.N.Arly

Naomi Kritzer

Catherine Lundoff

Lyda Morehouse

Kathryn Sullivan

Timothy Zahn

Noon

London

Social Effects of Massive Usage of Robotics

How the world would change if robots are used every where.

Richard Caylor

William Crolley

1:00 p.m.

Main Deck

Q&A Session: What Does it Take to Get into the Space Program?

Stephanie Gannaway-Osborn

1:00 p.m.

London

We Can Do Better Than That: Star Wars Ep. I

How many times have you paid good money for a movie, only to think when it's over, "I could've done better"? Come along with us as we chart out a sensible alternative to George Lucas's recent string of stinkers--er, films, sorry.

Scott Hill

U.S.S. Nokomis

1:00 p.m.

Edinburgh

Belly Dancing Seminar

Belly Dancers

1:00 p.m.

Krushenko’s (Minnetonka)

Literary Readings

Walter H. Hunt

2:00 p.m.

Main Deck

Q&A Session: Jeremy Bulloch

We know and love Jeremy for his role as “Boba Fett” in the original Star Wars epic, but there is so much more… His work includes appearances in numerous stage productions, films and TV series such as “Robin of Sherwood,” as well as “Doctor Who” where he appeared with William Hartnell and later Jon Pertwee. Recent appearances have been in a popular UK soap opera, independent film Number One Longing, Number Two Regret, and the BBC TV series “Spooks.”

Jeremy Bulloch

2:00 p.m.

London

Alien Contact

First contact themes in history, both in science and science fiction. Looking at how contact lore has evolved.

Craig R. Lang

Kathy Sullivan

2:00 p.m.

Edinburgh

Supermarionation

Talk about latest developments in Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, etc...

Joan Marie Verba

2:00 p.m.

Krushenko’s (Minnetonka)

Writing Business: Cover Letters, Manuscripts, and Rejections

Back to basics. There are books that handle this topic fairly well, but nothing substitutes for experience. Active pros and semi-pros in writing, editing and publishing talk about the dos and don'ts.

Eric M. Heideman, mod

S.N.Arly

Naomi Kritzer

Catherine Lundoff

Lyda Morehouse

3:00 p.m.

Main Deck

MarsCon 2005 Dementia SmackDown Concert!

Come see Music GoH the great Luke Ski, the Nick Atoms, Tony Goldmark, Worm Quartet, Sudden Death, Raymond & Scum, and Eric Coleman join forces for 60 minutes of booty-stompin' block-rockin' dementia classics! Come on and finish off this year's MarsCon with a big demented bash!

the great Luke Ski

the Nick Atoms

Tony Goldmark

Worm Quartet

Sudden Death

Raymond & Scum

Eric Coleman

3:00 p.m.

London/ Edinburgh

Men in Black vs. The Matrix

Which agents are the toughest? What makes a real agent? Who are they?

Stephanie Gannaway Osborn

Jane Dusek

4:00 p.m.

Main Deck

Closing Ceremonies

Say "farewell" to the guests & "thanks" to volunteers. Hear news about next year's convention plans, and do the big group sing.

ConCom

7:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

Krushenko’s (Minnetonka)

A Party for Readers, hosted by Second Foundation, a Twin Cities SF book-discussion group (whose members are also film buffs).

Eric M. Heideman

Second Foundation

After Con

Con Suite

Dead Cow Party

Party ‘til the cows come home.

Everyone