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The programming schedule for Minicon 45, listed in order by time (and time slot). | |||
The programming schedule for Minicon 45, listed in order by time (and time slot). | |||
==Friday== | |||
===4:00-5:00pm== | |||
====Visualizing '''Magic: The Gathering'''==== | |||
From card to art -- how the process works: an illustrated lecture. | |||
Friday 4:00PM – Veranda 5-6 | |||
===5:30-6:30pm== | |||
====The Evil Librarian Panel==== | |||
Brandon Sanderson has written a book called ''Alcatraz vs.the Evil Librarians'', finally revealing the librarian plot to conquer and rule the world. Let's take a look at this young adult fantasy novel series and answer some of the obvious questions posed by the work. If librarians are so smart, why don't we rule the world yet? How is the role of the librarian transforming as libraries change into destinations and byways along the Information Superhighway? What opportunities will this new role provide for those among us with sights set squarely on global domination? | |||
Friday 5:30 PM - Krushenko's | |||
====The Snob in Every Fan==== | |||
Given the common dismissal of our favorite genre, you might think that fans would be a little more accepting of others. But, let's face it - we all have (types of) books, media, activities, or even whole segments of fandom that we look down on. What kinds of fiction get ignored or marginalized by fans? Why? <font color="blue"> Room for another panelist </font> | |||
Friday 5:30 PM – Veranda 3/4 | |||
===7:00-8:00pm=== | |||
====Opening Ceremony==== | |||
Everything you always wanted to know about The Opening Ceremony but were afraid to ask. Thrills, Chills and a Keynote Speech! | |||
Friday 7:00 PM - Bloomington | |||
===8:30-9:30pm=== | |||
====Slide Show: Dan Dos Santos Presents==== | |||
An illustrated lecture about the evolution of Dan Dos Santos' work from childhood on up. Presented by the artist, Dan shows examples of his artistic influences, and of course, the art itself. | |||
Friday 8:30 PM – Veranda 3/4 | |||
====Recursiveness in Science Fiction That's About Recursiveness==== | |||
The first rule of Mime Club is "Don't talk about Mime Club." Enter the hall of mirrors to discuss some favorites in fiction about fiction, games about games, movies about movies and other stuff about itself. Is it the novelty of the genre that allows us to enjoy self-aware entertainment, or is it the other way round? What does it all mean? Is this postmodern, or should we discuss that tomorrow? A panel about the elusive set that contains itself. | |||
Friday 8:30 PM – Veranda 2 | |||
====Writing Cross-Genre==== | |||
Cross-genre fiction is coming popular at the same time that many new sub-genres are being defined. What is there about SF today that calls for ever more specific categories while also inviting blurring of those boundaries? | |||
One might say the whole point of genre is to help bookstores/libraries/etc know where to shelve your book, and cross-genre books are notoriously difficult to categorize. And if no one knows what to do with your book, it probably won't sell well. So why write cross-genre fiction? What is the appeal? | |||
Friday 8:30 PM – Krushenko's | |||
===10:00-11:00pm== | |||
====Retro Video Game Freakout==== | |||
Artist Guest of Honor Dan Dos Santos, is a huge fan of old videogames. If we're lucky, Dan may even bring his Atari. Come play some of the classics! Legacy game systems will be available -- feel free to bring your own to share as well. Kick-off happens at 10pm. Play continues throughout the con, or until there is unanimous agreement on exactly how many buttons a controller should have. | |||
Friday 10:00 PM | |||
Revision as of 11:56, 23 March 2010
The programming schedule for Minicon 45, listed in order by time (and time slot).
The programming schedule for Minicon 45, listed in order by time (and time slot).
Friday
=4:00-5:00pm
Visualizing Magic: The Gathering
From card to art -- how the process works: an illustrated lecture.
Friday 4:00PM – Veranda 5-6
=5:30-6:30pm
The Evil Librarian Panel
Brandon Sanderson has written a book called Alcatraz vs.the Evil Librarians, finally revealing the librarian plot to conquer and rule the world. Let's take a look at this young adult fantasy novel series and answer some of the obvious questions posed by the work. If librarians are so smart, why don't we rule the world yet? How is the role of the librarian transforming as libraries change into destinations and byways along the Information Superhighway? What opportunities will this new role provide for those among us with sights set squarely on global domination?
Friday 5:30 PM - Krushenko's
The Snob in Every Fan
Given the common dismissal of our favorite genre, you might think that fans would be a little more accepting of others. But, let's face it - we all have (types of) books, media, activities, or even whole segments of fandom that we look down on. What kinds of fiction get ignored or marginalized by fans? Why? Room for another panelist
Friday 5:30 PM – Veranda 3/4
7:00-8:00pm
Opening Ceremony
Everything you always wanted to know about The Opening Ceremony but were afraid to ask. Thrills, Chills and a Keynote Speech!
Friday 7:00 PM - Bloomington
8:30-9:30pm
Slide Show: Dan Dos Santos Presents
An illustrated lecture about the evolution of Dan Dos Santos' work from childhood on up. Presented by the artist, Dan shows examples of his artistic influences, and of course, the art itself.
Friday 8:30 PM – Veranda 3/4
Recursiveness in Science Fiction That's About Recursiveness
The first rule of Mime Club is "Don't talk about Mime Club." Enter the hall of mirrors to discuss some favorites in fiction about fiction, games about games, movies about movies and other stuff about itself. Is it the novelty of the genre that allows us to enjoy self-aware entertainment, or is it the other way round? What does it all mean? Is this postmodern, or should we discuss that tomorrow? A panel about the elusive set that contains itself.
Friday 8:30 PM – Veranda 2
Writing Cross-Genre
Cross-genre fiction is coming popular at the same time that many new sub-genres are being defined. What is there about SF today that calls for ever more specific categories while also inviting blurring of those boundaries?
One might say the whole point of genre is to help bookstores/libraries/etc know where to shelve your book, and cross-genre books are notoriously difficult to categorize. And if no one knows what to do with your book, it probably won't sell well. So why write cross-genre fiction? What is the appeal?
Friday 8:30 PM – Krushenko's
=10:00-11:00pm
Retro Video Game Freakout
Artist Guest of Honor Dan Dos Santos, is a huge fan of old videogames. If we're lucky, Dan may even bring his Atari. Come play some of the classics! Legacy game systems will be available -- feel free to bring your own to share as well. Kick-off happens at 10pm. Play continues throughout the con, or until there is unanimous agreement on exactly how many buttons a controller should have.
Friday 10:00 PM