Here, always bearing in mind that scheduled items will be added, deleted, moved and rescheduled is the...

Preliminary Program Schedule

Friday, March 5, 2004, through Saturday Midnight
Time	Venue	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	LinoSpotters 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
4:00 p.m.	Program 1	Harvey Plays Doctor Harvey, a pooka
4:00 p.m.	Program 2	Retrospective: The Doctor in SF Films Mad doctors, Doctor Frankenstein, Island of Dr. Moreau, The Cabin of Dr. Caliguiri, then the changeover circa Fantastic Voyage, then classic Star Trek to present day depictions of doctors. Rick Gellman Paula L. Fleming
4:00 p.m.	Krushenko's	Self Publishing and Alternative Publishing One approach to getting your writing to the public is by publishing it yourself. No matter if you are making a short-run 'zine or an international best seller, self-published authors will discuss the ups and downs of publishing your own works. There are also alternatives to traditional publishers. Sales of e-books have increased in the last year. Learn how to find the royalty-paying, non-subsidy e-publishers and small presses, which ones are open for submissions, what to look for in a contract, and how to promote your book to readers once it's been released. Dawn Devine Brown Mark Haeuser Kathryn Sullivan Joan Marie Verba
4:00 p.m.	Blue Mars	Feature Movie To Be Announced!
5:00 p.m.	Main Stage	Setup, Sound Check for Opening Ceremonies ConCom & Guests
5:00 p.m.	Program 1	What Sci-Fi?! Is there really science fiction programming on the Sci-Fi Channel? Come and find out. Kathye Coyle Carla Simonson Ange Straatmeyer Delvian Seek
5:00 p.m.	Krushenko's	Not Your Average Elfy-Welfy - The Fay from the Borderlands to the Parks of Minneapolis Elves and the Fay are staples of fantasy novels. What makes them so fascinating? Why do they endure when things like talking unicorns tend to go by the wayside? Catherine Lundoff, Mod. S.N. Arly Harry LeBlanc Kelly McCullough Kathryn Sullivan
6:00 p.m.	Program 1	AI Robotics How robots try to use artificial intelligence to know what is going on around them. The difference between common sense and artificial intelligence. What will it take to prevent computers from acting so stupid. Richard Caylor William Crolley Robert Odegard Michael Walsh Sponsored by the Twin Cities Robotics Club
6:00 p.m.	Program 2	Intro to Farscape: State of the Campaign Join members of the Twin Cities Scapers as they detail the manner in which the campaign to "save Farscape" resulted in an astounding victory. Concurrent with the discussion of the various schemes, will be a look ahead to those giddy days of Farscape once again being "new" television and what you can do to ensure it lasts indefinitely. Mickie Erickson Fiona Eustathiades Jon Germann Michelle Germann Rana Raeuchle Twin Cities Scapers
6:00 p.m.	Blue Mars	Dragon Half The "Japanese animated Monty Python", Dragon Half is an incredibly silly anime that parodies the genre deftly and takes no prisoners, Dragon Half follows the exploits of Mink, the scantily-clad, butt-kicking, red-headed, misbegotten daughter of a dragon and a dragonslayer. In episode one, she fights off an army of warriors sent by a lecherous king to dispatch her father. In episode two, she attempts to win "The Brutal, Killer Martial Arts Tournament" so that she can attend a concert by her favorite pop star. Rated 15+, 50 minutes ConCom
6:00 p.m.	Krushenko's	Literary Readings Paula L. Fleming Walter Hunt P.M.F. Johnson Peg Kerr
7:00 p.m.	Main Stage	Opening Ceremonies & Shockwave Radio A fine old convention tradition. Meet the convention committee and the guests, and start the convention off with a bang. We will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of Shockwave Radio. ConCom & Guests
7:00 p.m.	Program 1	Reenactment of Dr. Zhivago Harvey, a pooka
7:00 p.m.	Program 2	Harvey's Magical Mystery Show He's here, really! Harvey, a pooka
8:00 p.m.	Program 1	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
8:00 p.m.	Program 2	Magic and Writing What elements make a system of magic use seem plausible to readers? Who does this well? Catherine Lundoff, Mod. S.N. Arly PMF Johnson Naomi Kritzer Kelly McCullough Kathryn Sullivan
8:00 p.m.	Riverside	Art Show Tour Join the artists displaying in the show to tour the artwork. Learn what inspires them and the often quirky stories behind their work. Nora Leverson Kristy Effinger Lucia Johnson Artists
8:00 p.m.	Martian Music	Concert Series - Dee-mented Music Harry LeBlanc
9:00 p.m.	Program 1	UFOs & Close Encounters A discussion about 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
9:00 p.m.	Program 2	Misunderstood Rabbits Harvey, a pooka
9:00 p.m.	Krushenko's	Party hosted by Tales of the Unanticipated, a Twin Cities speculative fiction magazine. Eric M. Heideman TotU
9:00 p.m.	Martian Music	Friday Night Karaoke Ben Lessinger Dov Magy
9:30 p.m.	Main Stage	Festival of Dementia Doctor Demento Eric Coleman Tony Goldmark The Great Luke Ski The Worm Quartet
10:00 p.m.	Program 2	Don't Need a Doctor Harvey, a pooka
10:00 p.m.	Phobos Filk	Friday Night Filking Rich Brown
10:30 p.m.	Party Floor	Friday Night Party Judging Richard Biggs Nicky Luckes Paul Merry
11:00 p.m.	Program 1	Fashion Illustration Techniques for Costume Designers This is a drawing-demo that presents basic drawing techniques to help costumers visualize their projects. Attendees learn how to use a croquis as a tool for costume development. Dawn Devine Brown
11:00 p.m.	Program 2	NERO LARP Intro Welcome to NERO, the largest Live Action Role-playing organization in the United States today - since 1989. In Live Action Role-playing, you become the character of your fantasies, acting out the action you used to describe as you sat around your gaming table. Instead of dice, you use skills that your character has earned, as well as the skills the player brings to the game. Joshua Berg NERO Alliance Twin Cities Metro
11:00 p.m.	Blue Mars	Rock and Rule A long-lost animated classic, Rock and Rule is a rock opera set in a post-apocalyptic future where animals have mutated into humanoid creatures. The super-rocker, Mok, is engaged in a quest for special voice, the timbre of which is necessary for him to raise a demon and take over the world. He finds this voice in Angel, a down-trodden member of a failing rock and roll band. Rock and Rule is a visual and auditory feast, featuring ground-breaking animation along with the musical talents of Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Debbie Harry, Cheap Trick, and others. Rated PG, 119 minutes ConCom
11:30 p.m.	Main Stage	The Nick Atoms Concert Years ago, Dr. Ted Nelson created two robots of extraordinary musical skill: Coburn and Wyngarde. Fueled by their creator's steady atomic percussion, the two musical automatons are guided by Dr. Ted Nelson through the farthest reaches of science fiction cinema and television. However, Coburn and Wyngarde inherited the rebellious spirit of famed B-movie actor and Godzilla icon, Nick Adams, during their atomization. Fighting this inner-rebellion, Dr. Ted Nelson embarks on his most deadly experiment: The Nick Atoms! Prepare to witness a demonstration in atomic power! The Nick Atoms
Midnight	Program 1	Vogon Love Poems Ewww! Brinn Willis (Hemmingson) Christine LaBounty Lyda Morehouse
Midnight	Program 2	Orcs, Stormtroopers and Klingons: What makes a bad guy in SF mythos? Bill Hedrick James Lileks Laura Thurston
After Concert	Main Stage	Friday Night Drum Jam Drummers
Saturday, March 6, 2004, through Sunday Midnight
Time	Venue	Event Presenter(s)
10:00 a.m.	Main Stage	Masquerade Setup, Judges Meeting & Halftime Show Rehearsal Steve McKillen, Masq. Dir. Davina, Masq. Judge Sarah Craven, Masq. Judge Rae Lundquist, Masq. Judge Tri-Destiny
10:00 a.m.	Program 1	SF Convention Roundtable Discussion: How to Run Programming Rick Gellman Sharon Kahn Christine LaBounty Michael Lee Jennifer White
10:00 a.m.	Program 2	Build Your Own DRD Join members of the Twin Cities Scapers as they instruct ten (10) lucky con participants in the construction of their own mini-robot (DRD). Yes, you did read that correctly, the Twin Cities Scapers will be presenting ten (10) individuals with all of the goodies you require to make one of Moya's ultra-cute rolling maintenance DRD's! Said Scapers will then make certain that none of the ten (10) fortunate participating souls depart the panel without their very own little working yellow companion. Still skeptical? Just come take a look... it can't hurt... much! Mickie Erickson Fiona Eustathiades Jon Germann Michelle Germann Twin Cities Scapers
10:00 a.m.	Blue Mars	Medabots Medabots is set in the year 2022 where kids aspire to acquire special robots to compete in tournaments. The hero of the story, Ikki, finds a special medallion and creates his own bot, Metabee, a robot with a quirky personality more prone to insulting his owner than obeying his orders. Smarter and more plot-driven than Pokemon, Medabots is a funny series suitable for viewers of all ages. Rated G, 125 minutes ConCom
10:00 a.m. - Noon	2nd Floor Balcony	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
10:00 a.m.	Con Suite	Breakfast with The Nick Atoms The Nick Atoms
11:00 a.m.	Main Stage	Casting Call for IKV RakeHell Laura Thurston IKV RakeHell
11:00 a.m.	Program 1	Embellished Bras -- Basic Techniques This demo/workshop presents the techniques featured in my book, "Embellished Bras". In one hour, I can demo the technique of draping the costume bra. This presentation is accompanied by a full spread of example pieces which present the embellishment techniques. These examples will be passed among the participants so they can see the techniques up-close. My book will be available to panel participants at a deep discount. Dawn Devine Brown
11:00 a.m.	Program 2	Can the Writing Craft Be Taught? Can It Be Learned? Writers who have taught writing discuss their experiences: the good, the bad, and what they have learned to do differently. They will also discuss whether students seem to benefit from taking courses and why some students seem to get more from the experience than others. Paula L. Fleming, Mod. Mark Haeuser Walter H. Hunt TW Miller Lyda Morehouse
11:00 a.m.	Krushenko's	Mad Science Mad Science is a program for K-5 grades for students to have fun with Science. O.H.E.C.K. do we have fun. (Observation + Hypothesis + Experimentation + Conclusion = Knowledge) Come and Enjoy the presentation! Joe Swenson
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Martian Music	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
Noon	Main Stage	One Death to Die Laura Thurston IKV RakeHell
Noon	Program 1	SF Gumbo What were you looking for in the program guide that you did not see? You bring the topic, and we'll discuss it. Discuss your favorite films, books and TV series. Jessie Berg Kevin Borchers Mickie Erickson Tom Erickson Lucia Johnson Christine LaBounty Jennifer Steadman Whitestar Phoenix
Noon	Program 2	The SF Museum Project Learn about the Academy for the Preservation of the Science Fiction Arts and Museum, Inc, the organization, plans, goals and YES donations. TW Miller Ray Norton
Noon	Blue Mars	Fan Films "Broken Allegiance" -- set in the Star Wars universe. http://www.brokenallegiance.net "Hope Eyrie" -- a musical tribute to the Apollo 11 landing. http://www.prometheus-music.com/space.html And others to be announced ConCom
Noon	Krushenko's	Blues and Old Recordings Jason Buck Barry Hansen David E Romm
1:00 p.m.	Main Stage	The Great Luke Ski! Concert Luke Ski is a writer and performer of comedy music, much of which is about sci-fi and other aspects of fandom in pop culture. He is one of the most requested artists of the past decade on the nationally syndicated "Dr. Demento Show" comedy music radio program. Luke has the distinction of holding the #1 spot on the "Funny 25 of 2002" Countdown with his Spiderman tribute song, "Peter Parker". Now's your chance to hear him live. Luke Sienkowski
1:00 p.m.	Program 1	Model Rockets IEAS
1:00 p.m.	Program 2	Writing 101 - Character Descriptions Authors define their characters through descriptions of their physique, action, words, props and even their clothes. Panelists will get together and discuss their methods for crafting interesting effective character descriptions. Dawn Devine Brown, Mod. S.N. Arly Harry LeBlanc Kelly McCullough Lyda Morehouse Kathryn Sullivan
1:00 p.m.	Blue Mars	Sorcerer Hunters Sorcerer Hunters is a comedic anime about a band of five Sorcerer Hunters whose nominal mission is to "take care of" rogue sorcerers who oppress the innocent, but who actually spend more time squabbling amongst themselves. The lecherous hero, Carrot, prefers pursuing his curvaceous female companions, Tira Misu and Chocolate, to hunting sorcerers and the two women revel in punishing his every advance as well as the women who makes advances on him. Rated 15+, 165 minutes ConCom
1:00 p.m.	Krushenko's	Poetry Round Robin Please bring your writing to share. P M F Johnson Keith Loines Ed “Hawk” Markow
1:30 p.m.	Dealer Hall	Autographing/Ladonia Tourist Information Session Get an autograph. Purchase a title of nobility. David E Romm
2:00 p.m.	Program 1	Mars Exploration Update Mars missions, past & present Ben Huset MN Space Frontier Society
2:00 p.m.	Program 2	Star Trek: Then and Now A look at Star Trek original series through current Star Trek Enterprise. Loren Cahlender Scott Hill U.S.S. Nokomis
2:00 p.m.	Krushenko's	Literary Reading John M. Ford
2:00 p.m.	Dealers Hall	Autograph Session Dr. Demento/Barry Hansen
3:00 p.m.	Main Stage	Life Before and After Babylon 5 Richard Biggs is best known to science fiction fans as the galactic-hitchhiking, truth-seeking, dry-witted, determined and compelling character, Dr. Stephen Franklin, from the epic series Babylon 5. Hear about what lead to this role, share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and learn about what he's been up to lately. Richard Biggs
3:00 p.m.	Program 1	Futuristic Crime and Punishment Exploration of the many examples to be found in popular science fiction, i.e., Starship Troopers with a military-run government and the death penalty for any crime, Babylon 5 where the serial murderer must have his memory wiped and replaced, Minority Report and a sleeping prison, Lexx's criminal offenders being converted to food for the ship, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and the importance of getting a receipt when you visit the bathroom, etc... Brinn Willis (Hemmingson) Harry LeBlanc TW Miller Lyda Morehouse
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Program 2	IKF Meeting -- Dak'Minwl' Sector Conference IKF is hosting it's annual Dak'MinwI sector Conference at MarsCon this year. From 3p-4p this will be a CLOSED session only available to IKF members. But, if you're interested in who we are and what we do, as well as satisfying curiosity on some basics (i.e. Klingon Costuming, Props, Culture, Personas and attitudes, and a Question and Answer period). Join us from 4pm to 5pm and expand your Knowledge of the Klingons as well as IKF. LIVE THE GLORY! Sam Siegel IKF Fighters Guild
3:00 p.m.	Krushenko's	Shadow Poetry Workshop Sylence Campbell Vauren Davidson Keith Loines Ed "Hawk" Markow
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Martian Music	De-mented Concert Series Many top "de-mented" artists have found their way up to Minnesota for our humble gathering. Now is your chance to hear some of them perform, one after another. In order of performance: Tony Goldmark Eric Coleman The Worm Quartet
4:00 p.m.	Main Stage	Davina Belly Dancing Dawn Devine Brown
4:00 p.m.	Program 1	Progress Toward a New Minnesota Planetarium Parke W. Kundle MN Planetarium Society
4:00 p.m.	Blue Mars	Cross Genre Music Videos Mickie Erickson Twin Cities Scapers
4:00 p.m.	Krushenko's	Reminiscing Guests share anecdotes about their high school days together and earlier fandom. Eleanor Arnason Ruth Berman Barry Hansen
4:00 p.m.	Dealers Hall	Autograph Session Richard Biggs
5:00 p.m.	Main Stage	Tri-Destiny Concert Direct from Salt Lake City, Utah, this all-female vocal trio offers a combination of enchanting music and unforgettable emotions. Travel through time - from medieval knights in "A Rover" to the bittersweet "Love Lies" of the '90s and beyond - in a concert of all-original, soft rock, romance music. Tri-Destiny
5:00 p.m.	Program 1	21st Century Doctor Who Believe it or not, there is going to be a new Doctor Who television series in 2005 produced for the BBC, and there are a lot of things to discuss as the excitement builds. Michael Lee, Mod. Greg Bakun Robert Franks MN Doctor Who Viewing Society
5:00 p.m.	Program 2	IKF betleH Fighting Demo Come see the Imperial Klingon Forces Fighters Guild at their best! A demonstration with various Klingon weapons... Fun for everyone... Come see these warriors show off their prowess in battle! If there's one panel you go to see, let this one be it! This has been called the best showing of skills in the Midwest by several who have seen them strut their stuff at ValleyCon, CONvergence, and The Neutral Zone. The IKF Fighters Guild takes you through the basics of their combat rules, weapons design, and the materials used to create their weaponry... Don't miss it! To find us just listen for the cries of pain and suffering of our opponents (and our ears) as they yell for Mommy, and oh yeah... Us laughing at their poor usage of Monty Python quotes! Sam Siegel IKF Fighters Guild
5:00 p.m.	Blue Mars	Noir As dark as its title implies, Noir is a dark tale of a pair of amnesiac female assassins with a Godfather-like sensibility. Kirika and Mireille don't know how they acquired their talents or even who they are, but they do know how to kick butt. They murder for hire and are in turn hunted by mysterious men whose motives are obscure. Noir features mysteries within mysteries and has out-standing animation. Rated 15+, 125 minutes ConCom
5:00 p.m.	Krushenko's	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. S.N. Arly Naomi Kritzer Lyda Morehouse Kathryn Sullivan Karen Swanberg Anne Waltz
5:00 p.m.	Phobos Filk	MarsCon "Shaving Cream" Musical performance. Bette Dawn Morrow
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Program 1	Art Auction Bid on a masterpiece! Nora Leverson Kristy Effinger Lucia Johnson Artists
6:00 p.m.	Krushenko's	Lord of the Rings - How It Relates to Other Fantasy Fiction P M F Johnson, Mod. S.N. Arly Dale B. Mattheis Kelly McCullough
6:00&bnsp;p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Dealers Hall	Mass Autograph Session All authors welcome
6:00 p.m.	Martian Music	The Nick Atoms Worst The Nick Atoms
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Main Stage	Masquerade Rehearsal Steve McKillen, Masq. Dir.
7:00 p.m.	Program 2	Creativity 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 MUFON
7:00 p.m.	Krushenko's	Traveling Panel: Community and Fandom Why is the SF community flourishing here in the frozen north? We are the 15th largest metro area in the country, but we have one of the largest SF communities and sponsor many conventions, both large and small. How do we foster community among our many unique fannish organizations? How do we make our communities accessible to new people, and continue for the future? How do we balance our need for preserving fannish traditions with our desire to grow and evolve? This event will be traveling from convention to convention for ongoing discussion. Brian LaBounty David E Romm Emily Stewart Richard Tatge
7:30 p.m.	Main Stage	Belly Dancing Troupe Performance -- Warm-up for Masquerade Badria Medea Jemorah Za'hra Ziva
8:00 p.m.	Main Stage	Masquerade & Halftime Show A grand costume contest with half-time entertainment and prizes! Doctor Demento, MC Steve McKillen, Masq. Dir. Davina, Masq. Judge Sarah Craven, Masq. Judge Rae Lundquist, Masq. Judge Tri-Destiny, Half-time Show
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.	Program 1	Harvey, Unmasked Harvey, a pooka
9:00 - 2:00 a.m.	Kurshenko's	Diversicon Party, hosted by Twin Cities multicultural SF convention to be held August 13-15. Eric M. Heideman Diversicon
9:00 p.m.	Martian Music	Saturday Night Karaoke Ben Lessinger Dov Magy
10:00 p.m. or after Masquerade	Main Stage	Possum Willy Concert 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
10:00 p.m.	Program 1	Ask Dr. Mike Ask any question, and prepare to be astounded by the answer. John M. Ford
10:00 p.m.	Program 2	NERO Workshop NERO is a Live Action Role-playing Game in the medieval fantasy setting of Tyrra. NERO uses boffer combat and thrown cloth packets to determine the outcome of battles. You act out what your character does. If you want to chase a monster, you run after it - if it wants to chase you, the monster runs after you! If you want to duck out of the way, you can do it without using any skills. There are many ways to be what you want to be at NERO, a great hero, a scholar, a rogue, a villain - just about anything. Joshua Berg NERO Alliance Twin Cities Metro
10:00 p.m.	Blue Mars	Revenge of the Fan Films "Broken Allegiance" -- set in the Star Wars universe. http://www.brokenallegiance.net "Hope Eyrie" -- a musical tribute to the Apollo 11 landing. http://www.prometheus-music.com/space.html And others to be announced ConCom
10:00 p.m.	Phobos Filk	Saturday Night Filking Rich Brown
11:00 p.m.	Main Stage	The Irish Tacos Concert What happens when you mix the Spanish Inquisition with the Irish Republican Army? Well, if it's the Irish Tacos... then were all in for trouble! Please join the Irish Tacos as they give you a unique blend of Irish sounds and tequila. Or is that Mexican congas with Irish backtalk? Decide for yourself as you partake in their unique musical atmosphere. P.S. - former band members (but still friends) of the Irish Tacos will be on hand to help the audience with heckling. The Irish Tacos
11:00 p.m.	Program 1	Black Light Whip Cracking The Guinness World Record for "World's Fastest Whip" was set by whip expert and coach Robert Dante on Sept. 2, 2003, at the Dream Circus in Hollywood. Dante set the record by cracking a whip 203 times in one minute, using a 6-foot bullwhip made by Australian whip maker Mike Murphy. It's time to crack a whip again. Robert Dante
11:00 p.m.	Program 2	Punnel Phun with Puns! Brian LaBounty
11:00 p.m.	Party Floor	Party Judging Richard Biggs Nicky Luckes Paul Merry
Midnight	Program 2	Harvey's Punnel Critique Harvey, a pooka
Midnight	Blue Mars	Feature Movie To Be Announced! ConCom
Midnight/ After Concerts	Main Stage	Saturday Night Drum Jam Drummers
Sunday, March 7, 2004
Time	Venue	Event Presenter(s)
10:00 a.m.	Main Stage	NERO LARP Come one, come all! Be ye Biata or Sarr, Human or Dark Elf, Gypsy or Barbarian... now is the time to put your NERO skills to the test. Joshua Berg NERO Alliance Twin Cities Metro
10:00 a.m.	Program 1	Meet the Exec: MarsCon 2005 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 join the convention Matt Brogmus Anne Michaud
10:00 a.m.	Program 2	Lord of the Rings: The Completed Saga Jessie Berg Nina Boenish Mark Boenish Kevin Borchers Mickie Erickson Tom Erickson Jennifer Steadman Whitestar Phoenix
10:00 a.m.	Blue Mars	Angelic Layer A new electronic game is the biggest fad in Japan and Misaki Suzuhara wants to play. This is a beautifully drawn anime about a young girl's efforts to win in the "Angelic Layer", an electronic battlefield where each of the players assumes the role of Deus and controls their miniature Angel with their thoughts. A tongue in cheek tale of Japanese fads, Angelic Layer is a charming anime suitable for all ages. Rated PG, 100 minutes ConCom
11:00 a.m.	Program 1	It's Not Just for Fandom Anymore Parodies, satire and novelty songs are becoming main stream. Did we win? Was the barrier broken by Weird Al, or did the kids who grew up on Mad Magazine need another fix? David E Romm, Mod. Barry Hansen Earl Luckes Luke Sienkowski
11:00 a.m.	Program 2	Deep Bitterness Society Are you a fan who has watched your favorite television show turn from excellent to awful and still kept watching? Join us and vent as to why we kept watching the greats until the extremely bitter end or why we're watching current shows that are past their prime, just lost that spark or weren't any good to begin with. Includes such as The X-Files, Buffy, Stargate and many, many more. Kathye Coyle David Hall John Horvath Carla Simonson Ange Straatmeyer Delvian Seek
11:00 a.m.	Con Suite	The Most Decadent Dessert in the Universe A contest!! With prizes!! Bring in your desserts. The eating...er, Judging will take place in the Con Suite. John Garner Denise Garner
Noon	Main Stage	Fluid Hands and Rippling Arms This is a dancing workshop that focuses on some of the most exotic and graceful flowing motions from belly dance. Learn snake arms, classic Arabian arms and exotic flowing finger ripples. These moves can be added to your social dancing repertoire to wow your dance partners. Dawn Devine Brown
noon	Program 1	Being Weird is Not Enough: Conceptual Art on the Radio How to make radio more than just talking heads or top-40. Using the aural medium to change how people think. David E Romm, Mod. Eric Coleman Tim "Shoebox" Crist Barry Hansen
Noon	Program 2	Medicine in SF, Fantasy and Reality Exploring medical series in science fiction, i.e., Murray Leinster's Med-Ship Series, James White's Sector General series, Jodi Lynn Nye's Taylor's Ark, Viehl's Stardock novels, etc... SF vs. magic - Which heals best? The economics of medicine in the future. Where is space medicine going? What have we learned about medicine from the space program? Law and medicine in the future. The evolving definition of death, defining a human being... Medical technobabble stands the test of time better than most technobabble. Has medicine failed to advance in major ways, or was it that we never understood what doctors were talking about in the first place? Rick Gellman Paula L. Fleming Lisa Freitag Dale B. Mattheis Kathryn Sullivan
Noon	Blue Mars	ReBoot Selections from the innovative computer-animated television program, ReBoot. Jennifer Steadman Mickie Erickson Whitestar Phoenix
Noon	Krushenko's	Publish Your Dreams - The Traditional Way Hear from publishing company representatives what traditional publishers are looking for, how to submit your manuscript, how to sell your book and what to expect from your publishing company. TW Miller Mark Haeuser Keith Loines Sylence Campbell Vauren Davidson
Noon - 2:00 p.m.	Dealer Hall	Caricatures by the Great Luke Ski! The Great Luke Ski is an artist, specializing in caricatures and cartooning. He recently completed artwork for some of his fellow comedy musicians, including cover art for Tony Goldmark's upcoming CD "Rage against the Mundane" and a promotional comic book for Hot Waffles' upcoming CD "Will Rock for Food". Have your picture done by our guest. Luke Sienkowski
1:00 p.m.	Main Stage	Richard Biggs: Q & A Hear some behind-the-scenes stories and get to know this talented actor. Richard Biggs
1:00 p.m.	Program 1	How to Produce Your Own Public Access Cable TV Show Joan Marie Verba
1:00 p.m.	Program 2	Maim 'em Right Medical Errors in Science Fiction Lisa Freitag
1:00 p.m.	Con Suite	Henna: Basic Mixing & Application Techniques This is a skill everyone should learn, and it is really fun. Viola Heibert
1:00 p.m.	Krushenko's	Literary Readings Mark Haeuser Dale Mattheis TW Miller
2:00 p.m.	Main Stage	The Fan Show Prepare to kill your two remaining brain cells. Brian LaBounty Steve McKillen Kevin Quigley The Nick Atoms Luke Sienkowski
2:00 p.m.	Program 1	ET Contact First contact themes in history, both in science and science fiction. Looking at how contact lore has evolved. Craig R. Lang MUFON
2:00 p.m.	Program 2	Frell Me Dead! From "Premiere" to "Bad Timing" and beyond...Discuss the relationships we loved and maybe hated on the beloved show Farscape. David Hall Anjila Kozel Olsen Carla Simonson Jon Sloan Delvian Seek
2:00 p.m.	Krushenko's	The Fiction of Robert Charles Wilson Looks at such works as Darwinia, The Chronoliths, Bios, and The Perseids and Other Stories. Eric M. Heideman Second Foundation
3:00 p.m.	Main Stage	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 Alzheimer's Association and the Gordy Dickson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your generosity! Jessie Berg Brinn Willis (Hemmingson) Nina Boenish Christine LaBounty ConCom
3:00 p.m.	Program 1	Massage Joe Swenson
3:00 p.m.	Program 2	Asymmetric Warfare in SF and Fantasy The term “asymmetric warfare” is being used a lot these days to discuss terrorist and guerrilla actions. Military fantasy often involves large armies arrayed under bright banners; military science fiction often involves fleets of spaceships, battalions of super-tanks, etc. Yet the fantasy and SF genres also include tactics such as sabotage, ambush, and the targeting of civilians. We will discuss where asymmetric warfare is portrayed realistically (and unrealistically) and how its ethics are explored. Is Frodo Baggins an anti-Mordor terrorist? Paula L. Fleming Walter H. Hunt
3:00 p.m.	Krushenko's	Diversicon Committee Meeting Eric M. Heideman Diversicon
4:00 p.m.	Main Stage	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
8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.	Krushenko's	A Party for Readers, hosted by Second Foundation, a Twin Cities SF book-discussion group. Eric M. Heideman Second Foundation
After Con	Con Suite	Dead Cow Party Party 'till the cows come home. Everyone