StarFest 2017: Full Schedule

1:00pm MDT

Opening Ceremonies and Meetup

We will open the Feast by Singing the Klingon Anthem

Friday April 21, 2017 1:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
KlingonFest

1:30pm MDT

Klingon Naming Ceremony

A true Klingon Warrior must have a glorious Klingon name. We will be having a naming ceremony, and you will receive a certificate with your new name.

Friday April 21, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

3:00pm MDT

Klingon Gaming

Quj Majyang Multh/Quirkle, And many other games.! Conducted by Lord VamPyr

Friday April 21, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

4:00pm MDT

Foam Weapons Creation

Come learn how to make a Klingon Mek'leth using floor mat Eva foam. If time permits we will do a Bat'leth as well.

Friday April 21, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

4:30pm MDT

Boardgame Corner Presents: An Introduction to GameFest 2017

Filming for BoardGame Corner and the Dice Tower, come witness the online podcasting crew as they preview some of the GameFest 2017 Events and introduce some of the designers and guests.

Friday April 21, 2017 4:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
GameFest

Panel GameFest

5:00pm MDT

Meet the Stormbringer

Battlestar Stormbringer, the local chapter of the Colonial Ministry of Defense (a Battlestar Galactica club) is celebrating 10 years at StarFest! Come meet the crew and learn how you too can be a part of the fight against the Cylons.

Friday April 21, 2017 5:00pm - 5:55pm MDT
Panel Room 3

Panel

5:00pm MDT

How to See the August Total Eclipse

On August 21, 2017, there will be a total solar eclipse that will pass across 11 states from coast to coast. Trust us when we say, YOU NEED TO SEE THIS! People who have experienced a total solar eclipse have described the experience as awe inspiring, and many have broken down in tears. Join us for a presentation on when, where, and how to view the total solar eclipse. This will be a highly visual presentation for what is by far the biggest astronomical event of the year, if not the decade!

Friday April 21, 2017 5:00pm - 5:55pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel ScienceFest

6:00pm MDT

Let All the Children Boogie

“Let the Children lose it, let the children use it, let all the children boogie.” Thus sang David Bowie, who had become Ziggy Stardust, forever endearing himself to the world as an “androgynous, alien, pop star, messiah.” This presentation considers the sci-fi infused music of David Bowie, Sun Ra, Magma and Janelle Monáe. As a group, we’ll consider why so many sci-fi characters make such jammin’ music, and what they want us, as listeners, to do about it.

Friday April 21, 2017 6:00pm - 6:55pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel

6:00pm MDT

Politics, Religion and the Military - Worldbuilding Blocks

There are an infinite number of possible worlds, and on them, infinite societies needing to be created. While there may seem like only two sides to every conflict, our own world has a rich history of social diverse structures to draw from. Our panelists discuss a few you can draw from. With Kevin J. Anderson, James Hunter, Eytan Kollin, Shelly Wright and Kevin Ikenberry

Authors/Artists

Shelly Wright

Author/Creative Writing Instructor

Desperate to find clean romance/suspense novels with a Christian twist, Shelly Wright wrote her first full length novel in the spring of 2010. In 2011, she signed A Light into the Darkness (Twisted Roots #1) which listed in the top 25 for the Puddly Awards in 2013. In 2015, the second... Read More →

Friday April 21, 2017 6:00pm - 6:55pm MDT
Panel Room 3

Panel Writing

6:00pm MDT

Klingon costuming: Details ma'Ke the Kostume.

Not your basic costume talk but details of a believable costume to develop your character. Take it to the next level learn detailing with DoQ

Friday April 21, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
KlingonFest

Cosplay KlingonFest Panel

6:30pm MDT

Doctor Who App Tutorial

Friday April 21, 2017 6:30pm - 6:55pm MDT
WhoFest

Panel WhoFest

7:00pm MDT

Cosplay and Photography: How Not To Break Your Legs

Posing is the hardest part of being asked to take a picture. It’s easier than you think to take a great one! Now updated with information from a photographer’s perspective, a model’s perspective, AND a fine arts perspective!

Authors/Artists

Kaai in Cosplay

Cosplay Creator

Kaai in Cosplay is a professional cosplayer from Denver, CO. His sewing knowledge spans most of his life, and his love for pop culture and media only continues to grow. His travels have taken him from coast to coast, and every trip has taught him something new. Come ask him your questions... Read More →

Friday April 21, 2017 7:00pm - 7:55pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Cosplay Panel

7:00pm MDT

A Night on Darillium: A Year Without the Doctor- Recap Panel

A look at where we've been and what we've seen this last year, and what we can look forward to in the season to come!

Friday April 21, 2017 7:00pm - 7:55pm MDT
WhoFest

Panel

7:00pm MDT

Gaming and Videos.

Joing us for some Star Trek Gaming and Videos.

Friday April 21, 2017 7:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

7:30pm MDT

Boardgame Corner and Suzanne Sheldon Game Reviews

Be a part of a LIVE filming of an episode of the Boardgame Corner as the BGC crew and Suzanne Sheldon review one of the latest tabletop titles.

Friday April 21, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm MDT
GameFest

Panel GameFest

8:00pm MDT

Combat in Fantasy and Science Fiction

A perennial favorite. Kal Spriggs takes the audience through the ins and outs of writing realistic combat in speculative fiction. This year he’s joined by Betsy Dornbusch, Eytan Kollin, Chaz Kemp, and Kevin Ikenberry.

Moderators

Kal Spriggs

Author

Kal is a professional author of science fiction and fantasy. He has already begun publishing three science fiction series: The Shadow Space Chronicles, the Rising Wolf Series, and the Renegades. The Shadow Space Chronicles is military science fiction and space opera and follows a... Read More →

Authors/Artists

Betsy Dornbusch

author

Betsy Dornbusch writes epic fantasy. Her short fiction has appeared in over a dozen magazines and anthologies, and she's the author of three novellas and five novels. Her first fantasy novel came out in 2012 and her latest trilogy, BOOKS OF THE SEVEN EYES, wraps up with ENEMY in 2017... Read More →

Chaz Kemp

Art Monkey Supreme, Chaz Kemp Illustration

Bram Stoker Award finalist Chaz Kemp embraces an Art Nouveau style that incorporates vibrancy and color into fantasy and steampunk art in a way that is rarely seen. As an illustrator, the influence of Alphonse Mucha is evident in his award-winning work that combines the artistic energy... Read More →

Friday April 21, 2017 8:00pm - 8:55pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel Writing

9:00pm MDT

Diversity and Putting the Punk in Steampunk

The 1800’s happened everywhere, not just in upper-class Britain. Come explore ways you can add diversity to your steampunk stories and costumes, and chat about what ‘punk’ really means in Steampunk. With Peter Wacks, Sam Knight, Tonya DeMarco, Carolyn Fritz and Chaz Kemp.

Moderators

Chaz Kemp

Art Monkey Supreme, Chaz Kemp Illustration

Authors/Artists

Carolyn Kay

Carolyn Kay enjoys writing about an eclectic variety of things, and imagining what normally inanimate objects would do if given life. She is currently collaborating with award-winning illustrator, Chaz Kemp, on the World of Ashelon, a series of novellas set in a steampunk fantasy... Read More →

Tonya L. De Marco

Model • Artist • Writer, Cosplay Artist

Tonya L. De Marco is a Costume Designer, published Cosplayer, Alternative Model, and Author. She lives in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.She’s been hooked on costumes and costuming since she was a preteen. Growing up reading about the wonderful characters and places... Read More →

Friday April 21, 2017 9:00pm - 9:55pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel Writing

9:00pm MDT

Klingon Karaoke by IKS Tiburon.

Join IKS Tiburon and House VamPyr for Karaoke until close.

Friday April 21, 2017 9:00pm - 11:55pm MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

10:00pm MDT

The Pink Away Team

Captain’s log Stardate 13077.4. We departed the Earth System for a most deserving R&R in Risa. We encounter a disturbance near the planet, a wormhole appeared suddenly and pulled our ship into the dark…

Don’t miss the Pink Away Team new mission. Find out what happen next!

Friday April 21, 2017 10:00pm - 10:55pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel

8:00am MDT

The Man in the High Castle

The Man in the High Castle is an Amazon original series based on Philip K. Dick’s 1962 novel of the same name. The book and Amazon series covers an alternate history where, in 1962, intrigues of the Cold War wage against the WW II victorious axis powers Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. We will discuss the alternative history, main characters and story arcs of seasons 1 and 2 on Amazon.

Presenters

Michael Lloyd

Michael Lloyd is an avid science fiction fan, especially as to alternative history.

Saturday April 22, 2017 8:00am - 8:55am MDT
Panel Room 1

Panel

8:30am MDT

Supporting Casts and Creatures

Let’s hear it for the bit part players! It’s not enough to write compelling heroes. No, you need a cast of sidekics, monsters, fools, mentors and mirrors. How to chose the right supporting characters to help (or hinder) the star! With James Hunter, Kal Spriggs, Tonya DeMarco, Amity Green and Scott Beckman.

Moderators

Scott Beckman

Author Alley

Scott is an independently-published fantasy author from Denver, Colorado. He has six novels spanning four universes; the Sathakos Trilogy, the Ascendants Chronicle, the Enclave Saga, and Pantheon. His characters are often young or flawed, struggling to find their place in their respective... Read More →

Authors/Artists

Amity Green

Amity Green is an award-winning author of dark urban fantasy novels and horror stories. Her debut novel, Scales, was published in 2013, and her short stories appear in numerous anthologies. The Witcher Chime, her first horror novel publication, was released on July 31, 2016. A Colorado... Read More →

Kal Spriggs

Author

Tonya L. De Marco

Model • Artist • Writer, Cosplay Artist

Saturday April 22, 2017 8:30am - 9:25am MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel Writing

9:00am MDT

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Academy – Basics 101: Introduction to S.H.I.E.L.D.

Do you have what it takes to work for S.H.I.E.L.D.? In this beginning class, you will find out. Demonstrate your knowledge of the superhero world that S.H.I.E.L.D. defends, show your ability to conduct security operations and prove you are the kind of person S.H.I.E.L.D. is looking for. You will also learn about S.H.I.E.L.D. as an agency and a force for good. All are welcome (except HYDRA agents, of course.)

Saturday April 22, 2017 9:00am - 9:55am MDT
Main Events

Panel Workshop

9:00am MDT

Klingon Kulture

Come and enjoy an hour with House K'ralvaj anf Lord K'ral as they teach earthers and other aliens about Klingon life and rituals. There are a number of Klingon foods and drinks to learn. As well as weapons and ships! There could be a live demonstration! That's if we can get them through costumes in time. Learn of all the famous and infamous Klingons! Bring Yuch!(Chocolate), Klingons love it!

Saturday April 22, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

9:00am MDT

Boardgame Corner Review Taping

Be a part of a LIVE filming of an episode of the Boardgame Corner as the BGC crew and Suzanne Sheldon review one of the latest tabletop titles.

Saturday April 22, 2017 9:00am - 10:30am MDT
GameFest

Panel GameFest

9:30am MDT

Whedonverse

Buffy, Angel, Firefly, The Avengers, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D and many more. Celebrate the many worlds of Joss Whedon with a lively interactive panel. We’ll be debating and discussing our favorites and speculating on the future. “Joss is Boss!”

Saturday April 22, 2017 9:30am - 10:25am MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel

10:00am MDT

Planetary Exploration Briefing

The past year has seen some great accomplishments in planetary exploration: the launch and arrival of ESA’s ExoMars mission, the Juno mission’s arrival at Jupiter, and the launch of the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample mission. This past year has also seen the selection of two new NASA exploration missions to visit unique asteroids, launching in 2021 and 2023. In addition, the Resource Prospector mission to the southern pole of the moon to demonstrate in-situ resource utilization is nearing “go for flight.” Chris Grasso and Pieter Kallemeyn will give an update on these missions and what lies ahead for space exploration.

Speakers

Dr. Christopher Grasso

Principle Engineer, Blue Sun Enterprises

Dr. Christopher Grasso is the principal engineer for Blue Sun Enterprises, Inc. He has developed software and sequences for a variety of deep space missions, including Spitzer Space Telescope, Mars Odyssey, MRO, Dawn, and Resource Prospector. He developed the Virtual Machine Language... Read More →

Dr. Pieter Kallemeyn

System Design Lead, Lockheed Martin Space Systems

Pieter Kallemeyn works for Lockheed Martin Space Systems here in Denver. A graduate of the University of Colorado, he’s been involved in the design and operations of NASA missions for over 28 years. He’s currently the System Design Lead for the InSight Mars Lander, scheduled... Read More →

Saturday April 22, 2017 10:00am - 10:55am MDT
Main Events

Panel ScienceFest

10:00am MDT

Honor of Kahless

House K'ralvaj is here again to teach about Kahless the Unforgettable and the scrolls written about his life. You will learn about the man and the myth of Kahless. How Kahless the man, took a stand against a tyrant, saved a people, and helped create the Klingon culture to what it is today.

Saturday April 22, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

10:00am MDT

Doctor Who Through the Decades Panel

Whovian historians expound on the last few decades of Planet Earth's history through the Doctor's timeline. Be ready to learn!

Saturday April 22, 2017 10:00am - 11:25am MDT
WhoFest

Panel WhoFest

10:30am MDT

Authors Reveal All!

Hindsight is 20/20,000 words of wasted time. Hear from those that went there first. Learn from their mistakes. And laugh along with them as they recount the missed opportunities on the road to success. With Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta, Kevin Ikenberry, David Boop and Betsy Dornbusch.

Moderators

Betsy Dornbusch

author

Saturday April 22, 2017 10:30am - 11:25am MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel Writing

10:30am MDT

Game Designer Panel Q & A

Hosted by Boardgame Corner of Dice Tower

Saturday April 22, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
GameFest

Panel GameFest

11:00am MDT

Drawing with Red Team Go -- Joe Becker and Colton Mulheim

Saturday April 22, 2017 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
ComicFest

ComicFest Panel

11:00am MDT

The Genius of Stephen King

Stephen King's novel Carrie launched a career that changed the face of American horror fiction. We'll talk about the whys and wherefores of King's greatest works. Are his later books as good as his earlier work?

Saturday April 22, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
HorrorFest Panels

HorrorFest Panel

11:00am MDT

Hubble Space Telescope: Advancing the Frontiers of Astronomy for 25+ Years

Dr. Carpenter will tell the story of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), which has now been in orbit for more than a quarter of a century and, despite rocky beginnings, has revolutionized Astronomy and the public’s perception of the Universe. He will chronicle the development and servicing of HST, show some of the best examples of what it has brought us, and discuss its impact on our culture. He will close with a few brief thoughts on future NASA astrophysics and exoplanet missions that will continue our ambitious efforts to “see what’s out there.”

Speakers

Dr. Kenneth Carpenter

NASA Space Scientist

Dr. Kenneth Carpenter is currently the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hubble/main/index.html) Operations Project Scientist and the Ground Systems Scientist for WFIRST at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. He previousl... Read More →

Saturday April 22, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Main Events

Panel ScienceFest

11:30am MDT

Science Fiction & Space Art - Rick Sternbach

This is a look at the paintings, drawings and computer art of Rick Sternbach from 1972 onward. Astronomical illustrations and science fiction views of our possible future in space have been created for books and magazines, as well as television and film projects.

Saturday April 22, 2017 11:30am - 12:25pm MDT
Panel Room 1

Panel

11:30am MDT

S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy – Heroes 201: Working With Superheroes

Who wouldn’t want to meet superheroes like Spider-man or Squirrel Girl, but how do you deal with one, if your life is on the line? Believe it or not, superpowers does not mean super easy to work with. This class will look at superheroes – the types you may find yourself fighting besides, how to work with the various power sets and whether you have the potential to be a mutant or metahuman yourself.

Saturday April 22, 2017 11:30am - 12:25pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel Workshop

11:30am MDT

Charms Magic w/ Enigmus Prefect Honor Vespin and Miles Hart of Colubrae

In this special presentation brought to you by your fellow students, you shall delve deeper into the world of talismans and amulets!

How are they created and what are they used for? What is their history and what are the differences? These gentlemen have been studying with the guidance of Professor Blackwell, and have knowledge that they are excited to share!

Saturday April 22, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Avistrum

Avistrum Panel

12:00pm MDT

Spirit of the Samurai -- Joe Oliver, Nathaniel Hamel and Artem Shukaev

Authors/Artists

Artem Shukaev

Artist - Illustrator

Over the past five years, Artem illustrated for such companies as Frog God Games, Punch-It Entertainment, and Troll Lord Games. With a childhood steeped in mythology, he views art as a tool for storytelling —a way to get the pictures out of his head and into others’. Ranging from... Read More →

Joe Oliver

Artist - Illustrator

Joe Oliver has been working as a freelance artist for several years. He loves drawing andhas worked on many different projects ranging from childrens stories to horror illustrations.He appreciates the freedom of creating that freelance work allows, but says he hasa hard time finding... Read More →

Saturday April 22, 2017 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
ComicFest

ComicFest Panel

12:00pm MDT

The Making of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Join actors Jed Rowen, David Beatty, and producer Steve Pisa as they give us behind-the-scenes insights into their latest film.

Saturday April 22, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
HorrorFest Panels

Guest Appearance HorrorFest Panel

12:00pm MDT

Solar Viewing

Join the Denver Astronomical Society for a close up (and safe) look at our nearest star – the sun. We will have a solar telescope setup outside for viewing, and will be answering questions and providing information about the upcoming total solar eclipse on August 21! Weather permitting.

Saturday April 22, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Outside SE hotel

Panel ScienceFest

12:30pm MDT

Forced Diversity in Comics: Pandering or Necessary?

Diversity is a wonderful thing. Nobody with half a brain can logically argue otherwise. When it is forced, however, is when problems arise. We will take a look at the current influx of established characters getting a “diversification” versus creating brand new characters.

Saturday April 22, 2017 12:30pm - 1:25pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel

12:30pm MDT

From Galaxies to the Serengeti: You can Do Citizen Science!

There’s a universe of science that you can do as a citizen scientist. Carolyn gives you a tour of some great activities that involve a little bit of your time, your computer, and some amazing data from geologists, botanists, wildlife scientists, and astronomers.

Speakers

Carolyn Collins Petersen

Science Writer - Documentarian, Loch Ness Productions

Carolyn Collins Petersen is CEO of Loch Ness Productions (www.lochnessproductions.com), a fulldome production company. She is an award-winning science writer, with more than three dozen documentaries to her credit. Her latest book is Astronomy 101: From the Sun and Moon to Wormholes... Read More →

Saturday April 22, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Panel Room 1

Panel ScienceFest

12:30pm MDT

Content Creator’s Panel Q&A

Saturday April 22, 2017 12:30pm - 2:00pm MDT
GameFest

Panel GameFest

1:00pm MDT

Character Creation with Mike Baron

Authors/Artists

Mike Baron

Artist - Writer

Mike Baron is the creator of Nexus (with artist Steve Rude) and Badger two of the longest lasting independent superhero comics. Nexus is about a cosmic avenger 500 years in the future. Badger, about a multiple personality one of whom is a costumed crime fighter. First/Devils... Read More →

Saturday April 22, 2017 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
ComicFest

ComicFest Panel

1:00pm MDT

Brainstorming and Unblocking

Imagination. Creativity. Where does it originate from? How do you kick the muse into gear? And what happens when she kicks back? Learn tricks, techniques and work-a-rounds from authors who have found the music of the mind, and just as suddenly, heard it stop. With Kevin J. Anderson, Betsy Dornbusch, James Hunter, Shelly Wright and Amity Green

Moderators

Amity Green

Authors/Artists

Betsy Dornbusch

author

Shelly Wright

Author/Creative Writing Instructor

Saturday April 22, 2017 1:00pm - 1:55pm MDT
Panel Room 3

Panel Writing

1:00pm MDT

Ship Battle Tactics - Top Gun Training.

Learn Klingon Battle tactics. Learn Klingon Top Gun Air Combat training. Leave this class knowing how to out manuver your lesser enemy. Learn from the best Psyco

Saturday April 22, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

1:00pm MDT

Body Painting

A demonstration with Lois Erikson of Capelli Salon.

Saturday April 22, 2017 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
HorrorFest Panels

HorrorFest Panel

1:30pm MDT

An Introduction to the Royal Manticoran Navy

Do you have a little Honor Harrington in you? Come meet the official Fan association for the Honorverse, and find out what fans of the David Weber books find so engaging.

Saturday April 22, 2017 1:30pm - 2:25pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel

1:30pm MDT

Mars Base Camp

Dr. Stephen Bailey presents an inside look at Lockheed Martin’s vision for human exploration of the solar system that connects to a thriving commercial space economy.

Speakers

Steve Bailey

President, Deep Space Systems

Steve Bailey is the President of Deep Space Systems in Littleton, Colorado, which he founded in 2001. Steve worked on the Space Shuttle Program as a contractor, the Lunar and Mars exploration as a civil servant at NASA JSC, the Mars Pathfinder and the Mars Surveyor program as a... Read More →

Saturday April 22, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Panel Room 1

Panel ScienceFest

2:00pm MDT

The Art of Barry McCain Jr

Authors/Artists

Barry McClain Jr

Artist

Barry McClain Jr. is a comic book artist who has been published by Valiant Entertainment, BlueJuice Comics, Atrophy Comics and the Burning Spear Comix to name a few. He has been cranking out some truly incredible pages that will blow your mind! Feel free to Follow Barry’s work... Read More →

Saturday April 22, 2017 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
ComicFest

ComicFest Panel

2:00pm MDT

Divination w/ Lobostro Prefect Elizabeth Bumble

One of your resident Bumbles and Teen Titan member, this Prefect has always had a passion for the art of Divination. In this thought-provoking class, you will discover your own emotional connections to magic and discover ways to better your spellcasting! Want to become a better Duelist? Would you like to become a more capable potions master? Don't miss this class!

Saturday April 22, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Avistrum

Avistrum Panel

2:00pm MDT

Don't be a petaQ! Learn Klingon Prop Etiquette

Join Psyco in a discussion of modern prop etiquette for the convention scene and how to avoid trouble.

Saturday April 22, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

2:00pm MDT

Women in Gaming Panel Discussion

Guests Suzanne Sheldon and Ann Pohl talk about what it means to be a gamer in a predominantly male hobby.

Saturday April 22, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
GameFest

Panel GameFest

2:30pm MDT

Creature Features and Puppetry

Puppeteers share their experiences performing iconic and original characters from their award-winning Dark Crystal fan film, The Promise. Learn about the behind-the-scenes magic that went into creating the creatures, props and puppets developed for the project.

Authors/Artists

Kristin Dalleske

Artist - Puppeteer

Kristin Dalleske is a freelance artist specializing in creature and puppet fabrication. She is the grand prize winner of the Jim Henson Company’s official Dark Crystal fan film competition. Kristin has designed costumes for film, dance and theater productions. She has worked... Read More →

Saturday April 22, 2017 2:30pm - 3:25pm MDT
Panel Room 1

Guest Appearance Panel

2:30pm MDT

Bully Awareness

Listen and discuss bully awareness and ways to deal with bullying to help us take a stand against bullying.

Saturday April 22, 2017 2:30pm - 3:25pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel

3:00pm MDT

Drawing in a Colorblind World with Nathaniel Hamel

Saturday April 22, 2017 3:00pm - 3:50pm MDT
ComicFest

ComicFest Panel

3:00pm MDT

Outpost Live!

In this interactive session, audience members get to take part in a recording of a mini-episode of the award-winning audio drama Outpost: A Star Trek Fan Production! During the first session, we’ll record the episode, and, during the second session, we’ll play back the completed mini-episode for the audience and do a Q&A session! This is the first session.

Saturday April 22, 2017 3:00pm - 3:55pm MDT
Panel Room 3

Panel Performance

3:00pm MDT

Drawn to the Darkside

Join some of our Horrorfest artists in all mediums to talk about what inspires them to create their darker work. Peri Charlifu, Chaz Kemp, Jim Humble and other artists.

Authors/Artists

Chaz Kemp

Art Monkey Supreme, Chaz Kemp Illustration

Saturday April 22, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
HorrorFest Panels

HorrorFest Panel

3:00pm MDT

Why the Federation Sucks!

Join Thought Admiral KRIS as he explains why the Federation Sucks!

Saturday April 22, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

3:30pm MDT

Everything About Wigs

Wigs are one of the scariest parts about a costume. Where do you get them, what fibers mean what, how do you know if it will fit? Let me answer all your questions about wigs in one hour!

Authors/Artists

Kaai in Cosplay

Cosplay Creator

Saturday April 22, 2017 3:30pm - 4:25pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Cosplay Panel

4:00pm MDT

Writing and Illustrating Comics with Robin Childs

Saturday April 22, 2017 4:00pm - 4:50pm MDT
ComicFest

ComicFest Panel

4:00pm MDT

Fear in the Post Apocalypse

Zombies, raiders, nuclear radiation, our own survival instincts are all prevalent threats in the Post Apocalypse. This sub-genre of Horror explores the themes of Fear and Survival through elements of the uncanny valley. Things that aren’t quite real, but could be. Dystopia Rising explores this setting using elements of Theater and Sports. Immerse yourself in an entire weekend of Live Action Role Play. In this panel we’ll discuss how to bring those elements of Horror to life and the community that makes it all worthwhile.

Saturday April 22, 2017 4:00pm - 4:55pm MDT
Panel Room 3

Panel

4:00pm MDT

Indie Filmakers

Our HorrorFest indie filmmakers talk about their latest work and answer questions about independent filmmaking.

Saturday April 22, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
HorrorFest Panels

HorrorFest Panel

4:00pm MDT

Klingon Minions: A How to Draw Klingon Minions.

Join Kauch Notqa and J'Tark has he teaches you to draw Klingon Minions!

Saturday April 22, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

4:30pm MDT

S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy – Cosmos 301: Worlds Beyond

If you are lucky, you will spend your entire career on planet Earth, but don’t count on it. You may find yourself in space with the Guardians, on the Skrull home world, or even in some mystical dimension with Dr. Strange. In this class, we will look at a variety of potential off-world destinations, and students will assist in developing ways to deal with off-world challenges. We will also have a graduation ceremony for those students who have completed the entire four-class program.

Saturday April 22, 2017 4:30pm - 5:25pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel Workshop

4:30pm MDT

Designing Destiny: A Star Wars Story Panel (followed by Q&A)

Follow the journey of one game designer as he and his team took on the daunting task of wrestling a major franchise into one of this past year’s greatest table top hits.

Saturday April 22, 2017 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
GameFest

Panel GameFest

5:00pm MDT

Cyberpunk VS the SOA Genre

RPG Lit is a fast growing genre. Shows like Sword Art Online, Log Horizon and .Hack are prime examples. How are these different from Neuromancer, the Matrix and Ghost in the Shell? Take the dive with panelists David Boop, Peter J. Wacks, Carolyn Fritz and James Hunter.

Authors/Artists

Carolyn Kay

Saturday April 22, 2017 5:00pm - 5:55pm MDT
Panel Room 3

Panel Writing

5:00pm MDT

I Want to Believe

How do our personal beliefs shape our preferences for horror? Does the hard-core scientist or academic like their horror brainy, or gory, or not at all? Do atheists yawn at supernatural movies? Do certain religions avoid them altogether, or prefer certain kinds? What kind of horror appeals to the most people? How has this changed over time, and why? – Karen Stollznow and other HorrorFest authors.

Saturday April 22, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
HorrorFest Panels

HorrorFest Panel

5:00pm MDT

Klingon Language

True Klingon Warriors veqa and QorroQ will teach you how to Speak in Klingon!

Saturday April 22, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

5:30pm MDT

Steampunk in Denver

Where do you go to find Steampunk in Denver? We’ve got some great ideas and groups you can check out.

Saturday April 22, 2017 5:30pm - 6:25pm MDT
Panel Room 1

Panel

5:30pm MDT

Tabletop Literacy

An examination of the ways in which tabletop gaming and literacy can be combined.

Saturday April 22, 2017 5:30pm - 6:25pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel

6:00pm MDT

Sci-Fi Elements in Fantasy

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Or so Clarke’s third law says. In a game that uses high fantasy as a troupe, can elements of Sci-Fi be used without breaking genre? Time-travel is an easy example, and in this panel we’ll explore what sort of stories can be told that mix the two genres well, and which don’t.

Saturday April 22, 2017 6:00pm - 6:55pm MDT
Panel Room 3

Panel

6:00pm MDT

How to Be a Professional Whovian

Interviews with die-hard Whovians, how they turned their fandoms into full-time gigs, traveled the world, and topped the fandom charts.

Saturday April 22, 2017 6:00pm - 6:55pm MDT
WhoFest

Panel WhoFest

6:00pm MDT

Intro to stunt driving for indie films

Learn about how to do safe stunt driving, and car chases/wrecks in underground films. Zachary Byron Helm

Saturday April 22, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
HorrorFest Panels

HorrorFest Panel

6:00pm MDT

What is a LARP? Discussion, Q&A, and Demo

Saturday April 22, 2017 6:00pm - 7:30pm MDT
GameFest

Panel GameFest

6:00pm MDT

House VamPyr Member Meeting

All Hands House VamPyr Members House VamPyr Meeting Be there to receive your awards. If you want to join our house or find a ship to belong to this is your chance

Saturday April 22, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

6:30pm MDT

Richard Hatch Memorial

Battlestar Stormbringer remembers the life and career of Richard Hatch. Many remember Richard as Apollo on the original Battlestar Galactica, Tom Zarek in the re-imagined series and as a frequent convention go-er. Come join us as we share stories and memories of Mr Hatch with Battlestar flair.

Saturday April 22, 2017 6:30pm - 7:25pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel

7:00pm MDT

Steampunk Character Creation

Have you ever wondered how authors come up with characters? Not everyone’s lucky enough to have a crazy Uncle Ned or Cousin Betty to base one on. Come hang out, and help us develop a spunky Steampunk character in this interactive panel. With Tonya DeMarco, Sam Knight, Chaz Kemp and Carolyn Fritz.

Moderators

Carolyn Kay

Authors/Artists

Chaz Kemp

Art Monkey Supreme, Chaz Kemp Illustration

Tonya L. De Marco

Model • Artist • Writer, Cosplay Artist

Saturday April 22, 2017 7:00pm - 7:55pm MDT
Panel Room 3

Panel Writing

7:30pm MDT

Phee: Dirty Pop and Creating the Marvel of Music

Political, societal and social criticism - science fiction has been the method of entertainment that can make the truths of human reality come to life in a more-than-digestable manner.
In this presention, "Dirty Pop" singer, Phee, delves into the world of science fiction through her upcoming Cyberpunk concept series, "Eclan." Stop in to learn more about Phee, get comic book, multi-album, television and big screen conglomerate-in-the-works and experience the world of science fiction's gritty assimilation into the popular music industry.

Saturday April 22, 2017 7:30pm - 8:25pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel Performance

7:30pm MDT

Top Lists and Trends

Boardgame Corner and other GameFest guests assemble to laugh and compare their favorite elements of the TableTop 2016-2017 season. What’s your favorite game no one is playing? What is the weirdest theme? Which game has the best cover art? All these questions and more are broken down into “Top 5 Lists” and hashed out.

Saturday April 22, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm MDT
GameFest

Panel GameFest

8:00pm MDT

Star Trek vs Star Wars

This panel will discuss the greatest on-going sci-fi debate: which one is better, Star Trek or Star Wars? The presentation will contrast and compare the two sci-fi adventures in various ways, such as who had the better special effects, space gadgets, story line, characters or music. Which made the most money? Which affected us more socially and culturally? Which was the most realistic? In the end, the audience’s final vote about which one is the best will speak for itself. After the vote we will have the usual “Yoda” sing-along of the song made famous by Weird Al Yankovich. May the Force Be with You! Live Long and Prosper!

Saturday April 22, 2017 8:00pm - 8:55pm MDT
Panel Room 3

Panel

8:30pm MDT

Battle of the Bands Xbox 360 Style

Does your group have the style and energy to play as a rock band? If so come perform like Gwar or Slipknot in battle of the bands. In this battle, bands will perform while playing the Xbox 360, game choices are Lego or original rock band. The challenge is to play a three-song set and win audience approval. The question is — does your band have what it takes to outperform 4 other bands to earn a title as rock band champs?

Saturday April 22, 2017 8:30pm - 11:55pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel Performance

8:30am MDT

Game Development: From 8-bit assembly language to eSports and VR

Seasoned game and VR developers will discuss games and game development. Games they are building today including eSports video games, VR, and more will be presented. They will also visit the 8-bit era and how they used to build games. This panel will include an extended Q&A session.

Presenters

jet

Board of Directors, Colorado Game Developers

Game Development, Video Games, eSports, Virtual Reality (VR) and AR.

Sunday April 23, 2017 8:30am - 9:25am MDT
Panel Room 1

Panel

8:30am MDT

Religion in Star Trek

Now a popular tradition, this panel discusses the nuances of religion in Star Trek. From Gene Roddenberry’s take on religion, to comparisons of other worlds’ beliefs to Earth’s. It’s not limited to Star Trek, as we have even tackled Star Wars. Everything’s open to discussion. Religion is a sensitive topic, so please be respectful of everyone’s input.

Presenters

Todd Ponton

Sunday April 23, 2017 8:30am - 9:25am MDT
Panel Room 3

Panel

9:00am MDT

The YA Protagonist - From Creation to Adulthood

Has every teen hero been explored? What are publishers looking for? Is it okay for your characters to age? Explore the unexplored regions of Young Adult fiction with Rebecca Moesta, Peter J. Wacks, Sam Knight, Amity Green and Shelly Wright.

Moderators

Shelly Wright

Author/Creative Writing Instructor

Authors/Artists

Amity Green

Sunday April 23, 2017 9:00am - 9:55am MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel Writing

10:00am MDT

Meet and Greet Join The Klingons for light breakfast!

Join The Klingons as we provide light breakfast foods to start your recovery from the Con so far. See how klingons enjoy donuts and cereal!

Sunday April 23, 2017 10:00am - 10:30am MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

10:00am MDT

Behind the Ears: The Experience of A Disney Cast Member

Be our guest on a magical journey through the multi-billion dollar swamp that houses Walt Disney World. Enter this enchanted panel room and learn about the ins and out of being a Disney Cast Member. Your Very Much Alive Host (no Ghost Hosts here) will take you through the life as a Disney College Program Cast Member. Additionally, as a wanna-be Imagineer, your guide will provide first-hand tales of the engineering that goes into making that 27,000 acres of Florida The Most Magical Place On Earth.

Sunday April 23, 2017 10:00am - 10:55am MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel

10:00am MDT

Building a Tower of Terror

How to Build Tension in Your Stories - A panel of experienced authors discuss ways to raise your reader's heart rate and really make them sweat.

Sunday April 23, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
HorrorFest Panels

HorrorFest Panel Writing

10:00am MDT

What is a LARP? Discussion, Q&A, and Demo

Sunday April 23, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
GameFest

Panel GameFest

10:00am MDT

Hearing the Universe: The Story of Gravitational Waves

In 2016, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration announced the first ever detection of gravitational waves, predicted by Einstein 100 years earlier. In this talk, Dr Erin Macdonald will take us through the science behind gravitational waves, the various attempts at detection, and what the ability to detect spacetime means for science (and science fiction!).

Speakers

Dr. Erin Macdonald

Space Consultant, LIGO Member

Dr. Erin Macdonald is a speaker and consultant on the topic of space science in science fiction. Erin was a member of the Laser Interferometry Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) collaboration during her years in academia. Additionally, she is the Global Resources Manager for... Read More →

Sunday April 23, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Main Events

Panel ScienceFest

10:30am MDT

The Completely Unexpected Media-Tie In Panel

Join our panel of Tie-in Titans as they discuss Predator, Planet of the Apes, X-Files, Star Trek, Star Wars, Superheroes and more! With Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta, Dayton Ward, Kevin Dilmore, Sam Knight, Peter J Wacks, and David Boop.

Authors/Artists

Dayton Ward

Novelist - Writer

Dayton Ward is a New York Times bestselling author or co-author of more than thirty novels and novellas, often working with his best friend, Kevin Dilmore. His short fiction has appeared in more than twenty anthologies, and he’s written for magazines such as Kansas City Voices... Read More →

Kevin Dilmore

Author - Writer

As a journalist for more than 25 years, Kevin Dilmore has contributed to publications including the Village Voice, Amazing Stories, Hallmark and Star Trek Communicator magazines as well as web sites including Hallmark.com and Star Trek.com. His essays on popular culture topics... Read More →

Sunday April 23, 2017 10:30am - 11:25am MDT
Panel Room 3

Panel Writing

10:30am MDT

Annihilation.

Come play a new game "Annihilation." Join Ba'Koen as he teaches his new game to all the warriors.

Sunday April 23, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

11:00am MDT

Character Design with Steven Gordon

Authors/Artists

Steven Gordon

Cartoonist - Writer - Director

Steven Eric Gordon is an American film director, character designer and animator, who is perhaps most well known for his work with animation film director Ralph Bakshi and on X-Men Evolution. Gordon was one of the directors on the first Marvel/Lionsgate direct-to-video Ultimate... Read More →

Sunday April 23, 2017 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
ComicFest

ComicFest Panel

11:00am MDT

MileHiCon Challenge Panel: Best Current SciFi on TV!

We seem to be in a Golden Age for sci-fi on television. From Agents of SHIELD to The Expanse, Supernatural to The Walking Dead, Killjoys to Daredevil … whatever your taste, there’s something to savor. But what is the best current SF/F/H show? Come defend your favorite at the MileHiCon Challenge Panel!

Sunday April 23, 2017 11:00am - 11:55am MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel

11:00am MDT

Science or Science Fiction? Where Will Science and Tech Take us in the Future?

Panelists will take a look at technological advances we might see in the future. Some, such as transporters and warp technology are straight from the realm of science fiction. Others, such as human missions to Mars are right around the corner. What do our experts think? Come find out, and bring your questions!

Speakers

Steve Bailey

President, Deep Space Systems

Dr. Kenneth Carpenter

NASA Space Scientist

Dr. Christopher Grasso

Principle Engineer, Blue Sun Enterprises

Dr. Pieter Kallemeyn

System Design Lead, Lockheed Martin Space Systems

Dr. Erin Macdonald

Space Consultant, LIGO Member

Carolyn Collins Petersen

Science Writer - Documentarian, Loch Ness Productions

Sunday April 23, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Main Events

Panel ScienceFest

11:00am MDT

Create a Game Workshop

What happens if we put you in a room with tons of game pieces, some paper and some art materials and tell you and all the other attendees to make a game? Then what happens if we put a successful game designer in the room with you? We don’t know either! Let the creativity flow in this interactive workshop.

Sunday April 23, 2017 11:00am - 1:30pm MDT
GameFest

Panel GameFest

11:30am MDT

Doctored: The Truth Revealed Conspiracy Panel

Time Travelers, aliens, and underground worlds; in a fun close to the convention, conspiracy theorists will challenge your world-views and make you think the impossible is possible, if you're ready to believe!

Sunday April 23, 2017 11:30am - 12:25pm MDT
WhoFest

Panel WhoFest

12:00pm MDT

Drawing Zombies with Joe Oliver

Authors/Artists

Joe Oliver

Artist - Illustrator

Sunday April 23, 2017 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
ComicFest

ComicFest Panel

12:00pm MDT

Building My First Light Saber

#1 international bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson talks about his journey from small-town fanboy to major bestselling author, best known for his work in Star Wars, X-Files, Dune, Batman, Superman, and many other universes…and now publisher of WordFire Press.

Authors/Artists

Kevin J. Anderson

Author

Kevin J. Anderson is the author of 140 novels, 55 of which have appeared on national or international bestseller lists; he has over 23 million books in print in thirty languages. Anderson has coauthored fourteen books in the DUNE saga with Brian Herbert; he and Herbert have also written... Read More →

Sunday April 23, 2017 12:00pm - 12:55pm MDT
Panel Room 1

Guest Appearance Panel Writing

12:00pm MDT

Gorram Browncoats!

Join fellow Browncoats for a discussion centered on Joss Whedon’s Firefly / Serenity ‘Verse. Learn about our upcoming local group activities, Shindigs and the Can’t Stop The Serenity charity screening of Serenity. Share with us your love of this shiny tv series and film.

Sunday April 23, 2017 12:00pm - 12:55pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel

12:00pm MDT

Mind Magic w/ Magical Park Ranger, Jake Winchester

Formerly a decorated Auror, Jake has left the law enforcement world to become one of the first Park Rangers of the Magical Parks and Recreation Department! With this journey he has also made some fascinating discoveries that connect our minds with magic. Join this class and you just may meet your Patronus or perhaps discover your possible Animagus.

Sunday April 23, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Avistrum

Avistrum Panel

12:00pm MDT

Cosmic Shoe Making.

Join Da'vI' as she teaches you to make Cosmic Shoes.
Bring a pair of White Tennis shoes/White Canvas Shoes

Sunday April 23, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

12:00pm MDT

Inventing the Future - Designs for Star Trek by Rick Sternbach

TBD

Sunday April 23, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Main Events

Panel

12:00pm MDT

Solar Viewing

Sunday April 23, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Outside SE hotel

Panel ScienceFest

12:30pm MDT

Villains, Masterminds and Ne'er-do-wells

Time to give the bad guys (and wicked ladies) their due! A hero is only as good as the obstacle in front of them. How does one make the antagonist powerful enough to challenge the protagonist without going too far? Dance with the devil in the pale moonlight courtesy of Kal Spriggs, David Boop, Tonya DeMarco, Scott Beckman and Peter J. Wacks.

Authors/Artists

Kal Spriggs

Author

Scott Beckman

Author Alley

Tonya L. De Marco

Model • Artist • Writer, Cosplay Artist

Sunday April 23, 2017 12:30pm - 1:25pm MDT
Panel Room 3

Panel Writing

1:00pm MDT

The Art of Pat Broderick

Sunday April 23, 2017 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
ComicFest

ComicFest Panel

1:00pm MDT

Tomorrow's Space Telescopes

Dr. Carpenter will chart out NASA’s plans for new Space Telescopes for Astrophysics and Exoplanet Studies during the next two decades and beyond. He will describe missions in development, including the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), and the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST), as well as missions only being imagined for the future, such as a large, segmented UV-optical successor to HST, and even more grandiose observatories composed of multiple spacecraft and mirrors flying in formation to obtain ultra-high-definition images of the Cosmos.

Speakers

Dr. Kenneth Carpenter

NASA Space Scientist

Sunday April 23, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Panel Room 1

Panel ScienceFest

1:00pm MDT

Ask a Paranormal Investigator

Bryan and Baxter of Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society will answer any and all questions about paranormal investigations, including questions about their own investigations.

Sunday April 23, 2017 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
HorrorFest Panels

HorrorFest Panel

1:30pm MDT

Making Games Approachable open discussion

Designing games that appeal to you is the easy task. How about designing games that appeal to other people? Everything from rule explanations, art and fun factor can have an effect on success or the great fizzle. Join this open discussion on successes and failures.

Sunday April 23, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
GameFest

Panel GameFest

2:00pm MDT

Finished Not Perfect

Cosplayers are artists, and artists struggle to find the balance between well done and just…done. How do you get past that block?

Authors/Artists

Kaai in Cosplay

Cosplay Creator

Sunday April 23, 2017 2:00pm - 2:55pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Cosplay Panel

2:00pm MDT

The Moon or Mars

There has been much focus on sending humans to Mars soon. But is this the most practicable approach to exploration beyond Low Earth Orbit? The Denver Space Society will discuss the pros and cons of going to the Moon or Mars first and how to do it.

Sunday April 23, 2017 2:00pm - 2:55pm MDT
Panel Room 1

Panel ScienceFest

2:30pm MDT

Why Do I Need an Editor? (The Self-pub/ Indie panel)

Self editing. We all think we can do it. But should we? What tricks does the writer mind play on us? For the writer striking out (mostly) on your own, this is the panel you need before you post that short story, chapter sample, or book! With Rebecca Moesta, Betsy Dornbusch, Tonya DeMarco, Scott Beckman and Sam Knight.

Authors/Artists

Betsy Dornbusch

author

Scott Beckman

Author Alley

Tonya L. De Marco

Model • Artist • Writer, Cosplay Artist

Sunday April 23, 2017 2:30pm - 3:25pm MDT
Panel Room 3

Panel Writing

3:00pm MDT

Outpost Live!

Sunday April 23, 2017 3:00pm - 3:55pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel Performance

3:00pm MDT

Costuming on a Budget

Several of our favorite costumers talk about costuming on a budget. You’d be surprised how much you can do with limited resources.

Sunday April 23, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
HorrorFest Panels

Cosplay HorrorFest Panel

3:00pm MDT

Boardgame Corner Presents: Closing Thoughts and Ceremony to GameFest 2017

Filming for BoardGame Corner and the Dice Tower, come be a part of the online podcasting crew as they review some of the GameFest 2017 highlights and interview a few of the participants and guests.

Sunday April 23, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
GameFest

Panel GameFest

4:00pm MDT

Podcasting on the Cheap

We live in an age of content creators. This panel will cover ways to create that content on a minimal budget. From the cell phone you already have in your pocket, to cheap tools found on amazon, Podcasting or video content creation doesn’t have to be an expensive task.

Sunday April 23, 2017 4:00pm - 4:55pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel

4:00pm MDT

Why the Federation Sucks!

Join Thought Admiral KRIS as he explains why the Federation sucks!

Sunday April 23, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

5:00pm MDT

Closing Ceremonies

Come tell your stories of con. Come wish us farewell.

Sunday April 23, 2017 5:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
KlingonFest

KlingonFest Panel

5:00pm MDT

Intergalactic Influences on Love, Sexuality and Relationship

Facilitated discussion about how science fiction and fantasy have influenced our ideas about love, sexuality and human relationships. We will explore topics including Star Trek‘s first interracial kiss, Captain Jack Harkness’ bisexuality, Heinlein’s influence on non-monogamy and whether Jedi can or should fall in love. All of these are fair game during this discussion as we share and identify the ways in which our favorite universes, stories and characters have shaped, changed or reinforced our real life relationships and attitudes about love. (Suggested audience 18+).

Sunday April 23, 2017 5:00pm - 5:55pm MDT
Panel Room 2

Panel

5:00pm MDT

S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy – Villains 401: Supervillains and All-Too-Human Agents

Having lots of superheroes around does not mean they will be there to save you when you are facing a rampaging Rhino, or Thanos himself. Since S.H.I.E.L.D. agents often have to put themselves in harm’s way, this class will provide an in-depth look at super villains – how to recognize their powers, how to deal with them in a combat situation and other aspects of super-villainy you should know.

Sunday April 23, 2017 5:00pm - 5:55pm MDT
Panel Room 1

Panel Workshop