(as of December 31 1969 13:00 CST)
This is the very-nearly-complete schedule. Be aware that changes to this schedule will likely continue throughout MarsCon.
2nd floor, Ballroom III/IV
Mainstage is the place for big events such as Opening/Closing Ceremonies, Masquerade Cosplay, Charity Auction, media guest talks, concerts, stage performances and musical jams!
2nd floor, Blue Heron
Over the years, programming in the Masquerade Lounge has grown substantially, from almost nothing to over 20 hours of costume related panels, demos and discussions. There will be plenty of programming related to costumes (the regulars & some newer topics) as well as prop making panels.
2nd floor, Cardinal Perch
Free Mars will feature miscellaneous programming, i.e., hard sciences discussions, talks about our favorite sci-fi/fantasy movies and television series, gaming, Klingons, music, and as many other fannish topics as we can fit into the space.
2nd floor, Eagle’s Nest
Re(a)d Mars, exclusive to MarsCon since the early 21st century, will focus mainly on literary discussions and readings, but there will be a touch of art and other SF media, as well as speculative science.
2nd floor, Hawk’s Ridge
Anime/YA is a place for discussions about anime, young adult fiction and other topics of interest to young fans. The room will also feature a few anime showings.
2nd floor, Mallard Point
We schedule many creative activities as well as host a variety of live animals for you to meet. We give special attention to providing a child-friendly space at the convention. In the evenings we offer a staffed quiet zone with calming activities, and a work area for fixing/finishing costumes and props.
2nd floor, Owl Overlook
RPGs will play host to Sword of Air MarsCon Chapter with Burl Zorn of Source Comics and Games.
The party continues its long trek to the North to answer a call for help. They have had a number of encounters that have toughened them up in their long journey. Be prepared for anything! Will they arrive in the semi-civilized area of the Lost Borderlands or will they wander endlessly through the lands of the South? Only the players will have an effect on what becomes of them on the journey. 3.5 D&D, all are welcome. Come in at one level lower than the current players. Prepare a first level character and you can level up accordingly if need be. Heroic point buy of 25 as per DMG in Adventures section. Feel free to create one at the table. We may have some pre-generated characters to hand out as well. Game goes on during the entire convention. You can drop in and out as you wish. If you must leave in the middle of battle, we will run your character and do our best to keep you alive and write down what rewards you received on your character sheet.
RPGs will play host to Sword of Air MarsCon Chapter with Burl Zorn of Source Comics and Games.
11th floor, 1114
The A/V room is happy to team up with the Geek Partnership Society. Come see Geeky classic films and independent films. The A/V room is always looking for Volunteers / Minions if you want to help out. By helping out and covering a film for us, you will get a cool “Film Crew” Ribbon.
A note to parents, please be aware that there are “R” and “NR” rated films that will be shown thoughout this weekend. Please, if you do not want your children to see “R” or “NR” rated films, please keep them out of the A/V room at the time they are shown. We do not have time to check to make sure there are no underage people watching the films. Also some “NR” films might not be suited for children, if you have any questions please ask at the A/V room’s Film Crew. (Film Crew will have ribbons on their badges that say “MarsCon Film Crew”.)
Do note that film running times are an estimate and could change without notice.
11th floor, 1117
Krushenko’s is a space that encourages conversation about science fiction and fantasy at SF conventions. Krushenko’s, named after a Manhattan bistro in Larry Niven’s novel Ringworld, started at the 1983 Minicon, and now also travels to CONvergence, Diversicon, and Arcana in the Twin Cities and WisCon in Madison. A regular feature of MarsCon since 1999, Krushenko’s this year serves up panels and discussions about SF in literature and other media in the daytimes, and conversational SF-related parties in the evenings. “Krushenko’s is accustomed to serving alien guests!”
11th floor, 1119
Karaoke Joe’s returns to MarsCon! Karaoke Joe’s Café has been known as the place where you can sing (and listen to) just about anything your heart desires, from Barry Manilow to Black Sabbath and from Rupert Holmes to Rocky Horror Picture Show. Karaoke Joe’s has a continually expanding catalog of roughly 7,000 songs! Come prepared to have a great time watching, or pluck up some courage and sing a song yourself! So stop by, pick a song and Rock The Mike!
Party hours: May go until 3am.
2nd floor, White Pelican
See live demos on subjects like dance, weapons, stunts, self defense and yoga. Learn about burlesque and shake your groove thang. Bring your boffer equipment or light sabers, and battle safely during open times.
March 1-3, 2019
Hilton Minneapolis/St Paul Airport/Mall of America
3800 American Blvd. E.
Bloomington, MN 55425
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