Saturday 28-Aug-1999

Rev. 15-Sep-1999

Previous: Friday 27-Aug-1999
Next: Sunday 29-Aug-1999

E-mail: info@99.nasfic.org

Day 1: Thursday, 26-Aug-1999
Day 2: Friday, 27-Aug-1999
Day 3: Saturday, 28-Aug-1999
Day 4: Sunday, 29-Aug-1999
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Schedule in comma-delimited format (slightly different than above, sorry about that) sorted by type of program item.
Program Participants

8:30 am

113. Continental Science Fiction Society Meeting. Salon K

10:00 am

114. Battlefield Earth: The Movie. Salon A-B

A presentation on the currently-in-production movie starring John Travolta and Forrest Whitaker and directed by PHANTOM MENACE's Roger Christian based on the novel by L.Ron Hubbard.

115. The Most Significant Events In The History of the Universe Slide Show. Salon E

Just what it sounds like, presented by the author of "A Briefer History of Time" and a writer for the Annals of Improbable Research. Eric Schulman

116. Fear of Science: How To Hook Girls On Science. Salon C-D

As Politically Correct as the '90s have been, science is still pretty much seen as something for boys. Or is it? How can that perception be changed? Do we need to do something special to get girls interested in the sciences? Bridget Landry, Genevieve Dazzo, Karen Willson, Pat Murphy, Tim Griffin, Ellen Klages.

117. Designing The Lunar Base. Room 315

A small group discussion; sign up at the Kaffee Klatsch desk. Les Johnson

118. Short Fiction 1998/99. Orange County 2

The year in review. What we liked, what we didn't. And why. Gardner Dozois, Ellen Datlow, Susan Fry, Sheila Williams, Algis Budrys

119. Crossing Genres. Salon H

SF. Horror. Mystery. Romance. Whatever. Some writers work in more than one genre. Does working in one area effect the way you write in another? Do books that cross over ever work? Barbara Hambly, Jon L. Breen, Roberta Rogow, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Tippi N. Blevins

120. The Bidders Speak. Salon J

Representatives from the announced bids for future Worldcons will give brief presentations and take questions in order to convince you to vote for them. So far: Roswell and San Jose in '02, Toronto '03, Charlotte '04, and UK '05. Liz Mortensen, Kevin Standlee, Alex von Thorn, Pam Adams, Vince Docherty, Robert Sacks.

121. Getting It On In Groups. Salon G

The joys and trials of doing group costumes. How do you design for groups? How do you get the group to work together, both in construction and presentation? How do you work with stage crew to bring off your coup with panache and safety? Janet Wilson-Anderson, Julie Zetterberg, John O'Halloran, Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Gordon Sanders

122. Herbivore Fandom. Furry Lounge

Not just the pretty horses, but many kinds of plant-eaters have their fans and supporters. Come meet a few and find out what others like about them.

123. Reading: Jean Lorrah. Room 312

124. KaffeeKlatsches: Hal Clement, Victor Koman. Room 315

125. Jewish Services. Orange County 3

10:45 am

126. Reading: Katie Waitman. Room 312

11:00 am

127. How is the Internet Affecting Filk? Filk Lounge

The buzzword of the decade: has filk fandom even noticed? There's enough songs of computing to say "yes" but there's certainly more to say than that! Kathy Mar, Brett Glass, Steve Savitsky, Nick Smith

11:30 am

234. Everything You Know About Heinlein Is Wrong... Or Is It? Salon AB
What DO we know about Robert Heinlein, after all? The man, the writer -- you name it. Bring your favorite questions, and a couple of experts in the emerging field of Heinlein Studies will try to figure out what we really know about the most important F&SF writer of our time. Bill Patterson (moderator) and Mike Cassutt.

128. The Jerry Pournelle Guest of Honor Speech. Salon E

ConuCopia's Guest of Honor, the one and only Dr. Jerry Pournelle, fills the hour with stories and quips of his experience and wisdom. Honest! Jerry Pournelle

129. What The Heck Are Editors Looking For These Days? Orange County 3

It seems mysterious. One day they seem to want one thing, the next day another. Editors explain what they really want. They aren't capricious. Really. Betsy Mitchell, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Gardner Dozois, Ellen Datlow, Paul Stevens, Debra Euler

130. Getting Kids Hooked On SF. Salon C-D

What books can you give to kids to get them started reading science fiction? Or if they already read the stuff, what should be on their recommended reading list? What books would make a good gift? David Brin, Sheila Finch, Elizabeth Anne Hull, Arthur Byron Cover, Terry Boren

131. Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, and Public Domain. Salon J

The current legal opinions relating to who owns what ane how relating to books, art, film, television and the internet. Christine Valada, Christy Hardin Smith, Mel White,

132. Our Fascination With Evil. Salon H

Before there was writing, people were telling scary stories. Today, tales of horror, vampires, slasher killers, and things that go bump in the night are still popular What is it about us that makes us want to be scared to death? Stephanie Bedwell Grime, Nancy Holder, Pat Cadigan, Andrew Burt

133. Fandom Menace I. Salon G

Costume recreations from films and TV. Panelists will share their tales of woe, intrigue, and success as they explain how to recreate costumes from television and films. Greg Deinhart, Liane Deinhart, Mat Clayson, Kate Boyle, Max Cervantes, Mike Logan Schiffbauer

134. Carnivore Fandom. Furry Lounge

Cats, dogs, ferrets, and many of the meat-eaters have always had a big impact on fans, in stories and in life. What do we like about them so much? Come meet some fellow fans and find out.

135. Art Show Docent Tour. Art Show

Knowledgeable and opinionated artists and appreciaters of art conduct Docent Tours of the art show. Sue Dawe

136. Reading: Kevin J. Anderson. Orange County 2

137. KaffeeKlatsches: Tim Powers, Melanie Rawn, Len Wein. Room 315

138. Autographs: Sue Dawe, Pat Murphy, Katie Waitman. Autograph Area

12:15 pm

139. Reading: Rebecca Moesta. Orange County 2

1:00 pm

204. J. Michael Straczynski Talks. Salon E

The creator of BABYLON 5 and CRUSADE will give a free-wheeling talk on his experiences and what he's got in store for the future. J. Michael Straczynski

141. 1984, 1999, 2001: The Peril of Writing Your Future. Salon A-B

There are dangers in being too specific. Keith Hartman, Frederik Pohl, Larry Niven

142. SF Publishers Presentations: Del Rey Publishing. Orange County 2

The latest scoop from Editorial Director Shelly Shapiro and senior editor Steve Saffel, including the latest on Anne McCaffrey, Terry Brooks, Harry Turtledove, Greg Bear, Stephen Baxter, Babylon 5 and more. Steve Saffel, Shelly Shapiro

143. Anti-Matter and Its Uses. Salon J

Recent developments in anti-matter technology and the uses of anti-matter in medicine and research. Dr. Steven Howe

144. Promoting Your Book, Your Website, and Yourself. Salon K

How do you get people to notice your book? Or get them to come to your website? How do you make yourself and your work famous? Karen Willson, Amy Thompson, Eric Gerds, K.D. Wentworth, John C. Robinson

145. Frank Kelly Freas Slide Show. Orange County 3

A slide show by one of science fiction's foremost artists. Frank Kelly Freas, Laura Brodian Freas

146. Research and How To Do It. Salon H

The trick to "getting it right" is research. But what are the best ways to do it? Do you have to spend a year in Paris to write about it? Can you trust what you find on the internet? Experienced writers and researchers share their secrets. Barbara Hambly, Donna Lettow, Karen Willson, James Ruppert, Harry Turtledove, Nancy Ellis Taylor

147. Fandom Menace II. Salon G

Costume recreations from books. Panelists will discuss the complications of translating a book cover or a text description into a costume. As a plus, the panel and audience will receive a surprise design challenge to discuss. Jess Miller, Janet Wilson Anderson, Zelda Gilbert, Darla Kruger, Sandy Pettinger

148. Hey, Kid, Want A Book? Reading For the Future. Salon C-D

A practical guide on how the Reading For the Future (RFF) program works by those doing it on the home front. Kristin A. Ruhle, Lynn E. Cohen Koehler, David-Glenn Anderson, Nikol Whitmer, Bjo Trimble

149. More than Guitars Here!. Filk Lounge

Say the word "filk" and the image leaps to mind: sing along with the guitar! But there is a world of instruments out there, and we'll discuss them here. As audience, feel free to bring your own unusual instruments. John Creasey, Doris Robin, Roberta Rogow, Scott Wilkinson

150. Reading: Will Shetterly. Room 312

151. KaffeeKlatsches: Mel Gilden, William F. Wu, Janine Ellen Young. Room 315

152. Autographs: Jean Lorrah, Dave Smeds. Autograph Area

1:45 pm

153. Reading: Emma Bull. Room 312

2:30 pm

154. Harlan Ellison Speaks. Salon E

There's no one like Harlan Ellison. Come hear what he's got to say. Autograph session to follow in this room. Harlan Ellison

155. Europa: Under The Ice Slide Show. Orange County 2

A look at the known conditions on Europa and some terrestrial examples known to exist under similar conditions, along with extrapolations on what we might find when we do poke our heads through the ice. Patricia MacEwen

156. What Did SF Fail To Predict? Salon J

Yeah, yeah, we've all heard the stories. The SF magazine that got raided during World War II because they had an atomic bomb in a story. SF writers are a bunch of smarties. But they didn't figure out pocket calculators or transistors. What else did they miss? Bridget Landry, Algis Budrys, James Killus, S.M. Stirling.

157. Creating The Unknown For Films. Salon A-B

Hollywood has brought SF to life by ever-changing methods. But no matter how advanced computers become some things still need to be created that you can touch pick up. Experts tell how they created items for TRUE LIES, TITANIC, SPLASH, THE ABYSS, THE RIGHT STUFF, etc. Donald Pennington, Scott Alexander, Carlyle Livingston,

158. The Future is Dark! Deal with it!. Salon H

Fans of Cyberpunk talk about the technological dystopia that is their favorite piece of the science fiction genre and why they like it. Louise Hitchcock, Jan Binder, Gary Echternacht, Brian O'Neill

159. Buffy. Salon F

Buffy's just your normal, everyday small town girl next door type, if you happen to live next to a really cute girl who spends her time killing vampires and stopping demons from conquering the world. Come hear some of the show's fans talk about why it's so popular. Laura Anne Gilman, Rebecca Lilienfeld, Nancy Holder, Nicki Lynch.

160. Fans and Politics. Salon K

Why fans should run for public office and get involved in politics. Elizabeth Anne Hull, Roger MacBride Allen, John Hertz, Victor Koman

161. Hardware and Weapons and Props, Oh My. Salon G

Let the pros show you how to create and recreate those interesting bits of hardware and exotic weapons you'd like for your costumes. Mat Clayson, Max Cervantes, Mike Logan Schiffbauer, Robin Yang

162. Is Classic SF Too Dated For Today's Hip Teens? Salon C-D

They old saying goes "The golden age of science fiction is 12". But what if you're older than that? Are the works deemed classics - by Heinlein, Asimov, Clarke Smith, etc. - too dated for today's M-TV teens to find interesting? Leslie What, Tim Griffin, Betsy Mitchell, Sheila Williams, Mel Gilden.

163. Full-Body Furry Costumes. Furry Lounge

We call them fur-suits. Whether it's for children's parties, to cheer on a sports team, or to win at an SF con masquerade, building and wearing one of these can be quite an undertaking. We'll show you some of the basics.

164. Art Show Docent Tour. Art Show

Knowledgeable and opinionated artists and appreciaters of art conduct Docent Tours of the art show. Mark Ferrari

165. Reading: Susan Casper. Room 312

166. KaffeeKlatsches: Frederik Pohl, Will Shetterly, Amy Thompson. Room 315

167. Autographs: Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle. Autograph Area

3:15 pm

168. Reading: Laura Frankos. Room 312

4:00 pm

169. Student Science Fiction Literary Awards. Salon C-D

ConuCopia is pleased to present the awards for the annual Student Science Fiction Literary Contest, which began at the 1998 WorldCon in Baltimore and continues this year at the next three WorldCons, AussieCon 3, ChiCon 2000 and the Millenium Philcon. Some of the over 200 entrants will be attending ConuCopia, so you may see a future Hugo winning author or artist in your midst! For more information on the Student SF Awards, see elsewhere in this program booklet.

170. AIDS Charity Auction. Orange County 3

AIDS is a disease that effects many of us, directly or indirectly. Many in science fiction and the arts have been taken by this disease. Bid generously. David Gerrold

171. Mars Pathfinder Slide Show. Orange County 2

An update on NASA's Mars Pathfinder project. Bridget Landry

172. Where Are The Big Ideas In Contemporary Science Fiction? Salon H

Time travel and space colonization held early science fiction in thrall. Those were the Big Ideas that filled the pages. What are the Big Ideas for the millennium? Are there any? Daffyd Ab Hugh, Sarah Zettel, Janine Ellen Young, Howard Hendrix, Shelly Shapiro.

173. Overrated Films and Overlooked Movies. Salon A-B

There are some films with a terrible reputation that are really very good. Others have a good rep but they aren't fit for mandolin picks. A few highly opinionated fans will discuss their most and least favorites with the aide of the audience. Eric Hoffman, Ed Green, Jeff Berkwits, Mike Donahue, Rebecca Lilienfeld, Bill Warren.

174. Where Does Star Trek Go From Here? Salon J

Now that "Deep Space Nine" is no more and "Voyager" seems to be faltering in the ratings amid rumors of a heavy revamping coming next season, where should Star Trek go from here? A discussion of current trends and future possibilities in the Star Trek universe. Shaun Lyon, Lee Whiteside, Christina York.

175. Y2K: Y Not? Salon F

The year 2000 is almost upon us. Some think the Millennium Bug will be the end of civilization as we know it. Will it? Or will it be just a petty annoyance. Andrew Burt, William Priester, Don Tiggre, Victor Milan, Chuck Cady

176. Marjii Ellers Remembered. Salon K

Marjii Ellers was a fan legend around Los Angeles and the world. Active in fandom for decades, she was a fan who loved people and people loved her. Marjii passed away just weeks before the convention. Come hear and share stories about this wonderful woman. John Hertz

177. Costuming with Leather and Fur. Salon G

The problems and benefits of working with leather and fur, along with tips and suggestions for making these materials work for you. Theresa MacWillie, Daren Bost, Kevin Roche, Bill Ernoehazy

178. Ten Years in the MUD. Furry Lounge

Starting in the early 1990's, Multi-User Dimensions (MUDs) have risen to become one of the great un-sung realms of Cyberspace text-based virtual reality, almost. Come meet some long-time users and find out what all the fuss is about among those who know.

179. ConuCopia Saturday Filk Concerts. Filk Lounge

Come listen to the harmonies of Joanna Cazden and Scott Wilkinson, Lee and Barry Gold, Steve Savitsky, the Los Angeles Filkharmonics, and Leslie Fish.

180. Art Show Docent Tour. Art Show

Knowledgeable and opinionated artists and appreciaters of art conduct Docent Tours of the art show. Ulrika O'Brien

181. Reading: Vera Nazarian. Room 312

182. KaffeeKlatsches: Larry Niven, Harry Turtledove, Ellen Datlow. Room 315

183. Autographs: Frederik Pohl, Tim Powers, Barbara Hambly, Emma Bull. Autograph Area

4:45 pm

184. Reading: Pat Murphy. Room 312

5:30 pm

184-A. Swing Dance Instructions Orange County 2

8:30 pm

185. The ConuCopia Masquerade. Salon EF

ConuCopia's Saturday night showpiece: the grand Masquerade, a costume show of epic proportions. Our Masquerade directors have prepared a great show this year, with costumes competing in three categories: Novice, Journeyman and Master. With this year's show, we'll also present our half-time show and lots more. Be sure to get in line early as this always fills to capacity! Limited seating for available light photography is available.

186. Open Filking. Filk Lounge

Yep, we'll be singing all night once again. The Dawn Patrol again, with whatever hardy souls survived the last one or want to give it another shot, will once more filk until daylight returns.

10:00 pm

187. ConuCopia's Dance Through the Decades. Salon EF

A musical progression from the swingin' 1940s through the rock 'n roll '50s, the disco '70s, and on to the whatever-they-are '90s. Come tap your feet to the beat.

Previous: Friday 27-Aug-1999

Next: Sunday 29-Aug-1999

8:30 am
113.	Continental Science Fiction Society Meeting.	Salon K
10:00 am
114.	Battlefield Earth: The Movie.	Salon A-B
	A presentation on the currently-in-production movie starring John Travolta and Forrest Whitaker and directed by PHANTOM MENACE's Roger Christian based on the novel by L.Ron Hubbard.
115.	The Most Significant Events In The History of the Universe Slide Show.	Salon E
	Just what it sounds like, presented by the author of "A Briefer History of Time" and a writer for the Annals of Improbable Research. Eric Schulman
116.	Fear of Science: How To Hook Girls On Science.	Salon C-D
	As Politically Correct as the '90s have been, science is still pretty much seen as something for boys. Or is it? How can that perception be changed? Do we need to do something special to get girls interested in the sciences? Bridget Landry, Genevieve Dazzo, Karen Willson, Pat Murphy, Tim Griffin, Ellen Klages.
117.	Designing The Lunar Base.	Room 315
	A small group discussion; sign up at the Kaffee Klatsch desk. Les Johnson
118.	Short Fiction 1998/99.	Orange County 2
	The year in review. What we liked, what we didn't. And why. Gardner Dozois, Ellen Datlow, Susan Fry, Sheila Williams, Algis Budrys
119.	Crossing Genres.	Salon H
	SF. Horror. Mystery. Romance. Whatever. Some writers work in more than one genre. Does working in one area effect the way you write in another? Do books that cross over ever work? Barbara Hambly, Jon L. Breen, Roberta Rogow, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Tippi N. Blevins
120.	The Bidders Speak.	Salon J
	Representatives from the announced bids for future Worldcons will give brief presentations and take questions in order to convince you to vote for them. So far: Roswell and San Jose in '02, Toronto '03, Charlotte '04, and UK '05. Liz Mortensen, Kevin Standlee, Alex von Thorn, Pam Adams, Vince Docherty, Robert Sacks.
121.	Getting It On In Groups.	Salon G
	The joys and trials of doing group costumes. How do you design for groups? How do you get the group to work together, both in construction and presentation? How do you work with stage crew to bring off your coup with panache and safety? Janet Wilson-Anderson, Julie Zetterberg, John O'Halloran, Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Gordon Sanders
122.	Herbivore Fandom.	Furry Lounge
	Not just the pretty horses, but many kinds of plant-eaters have their fans and supporters. Come meet a few and find out what others like about them.
123.	Reading: Jean Lorrah.	Room 312
124.	KaffeeKlatsches: Hal Clement, Victor Koman.	Room 315
125.	Jewish Services.	Orange County 3
10:45 am
126.	Reading: Katie Waitman.	Room 312
11:00 am
127.	How is the Internet Affecting Filk?	Filk Lounge
	The buzzword of the decade: has filk fandom even noticed? There's enough songs of computing to say "yes" but there's certainly more to say than that! Kathy Mar, Brett Glass, Steve Savitsky, Nick Smith
11:30 am
	234.	Everything You Know About Heinlein Is Wrong... Or Is It?	Salon AB
What DO we know about Robert Heinlein, after all? The man, the writer -- you name it. Bring your favorite questions, and a couple of experts in the emerging field of Heinlein Studies will try to figure out what we really know about the most important F&SF writer of our time. Bill Patterson (moderator) and Mike Cassutt.
128.		The Jerry Pournelle Guest of Honor Speech.	Salon E
	ConuCopia's Guest of Honor, the one and only Dr. Jerry Pournelle, fills the hour with stories and quips of his experience and wisdom. Honest! Jerry Pournelle
129.	What The Heck Are Editors Looking For These Days?	Orange County 3
	It seems mysterious. One day they seem to want one thing, the next day another. Editors explain what they really want. They aren't capricious. Really. Betsy Mitchell, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Gardner Dozois, Ellen Datlow, Paul Stevens, Debra Euler
130.	Getting Kids Hooked On SF.	Salon C-D
	What books can you give to kids to get them started reading science fiction? Or if they already read the stuff, what should be on their recommended reading list? What books would make a good gift? David Brin, Sheila Finch, Elizabeth Anne Hull, Arthur Byron Cover, Terry Boren
131.	Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, and Public Domain.	Salon J
	The current legal opinions relating to who owns what ane how relating to books, art, film, television and the internet. Christine Valada, Christy Hardin Smith, Mel White,
132.	Our Fascination With Evil.	Salon H
	Before there was writing, people were telling scary stories. Today, tales of horror, vampires, slasher killers, and things that go bump in the night are still popular What is it about us that makes us want to be scared to death? Stephanie Bedwell Grime, Nancy Holder, Pat Cadigan, Andrew Burt
133.	Fandom Menace I.	Salon G
	Costume recreations from films and TV. Panelists will share their tales of woe, intrigue, and success as they explain how to recreate costumes from television and films. Greg Deinhart, Liane Deinhart, Mat Clayson, Kate Boyle, Max Cervantes, Mike Logan Schiffbauer
134.	Carnivore Fandom.	Furry Lounge
	Cats, dogs, ferrets, and many of the meat-eaters have always had a big impact on fans, in stories and in life. What do we like about them so much? Come meet some fellow fans and find out.
135.	Art Show Docent Tour.	Art Show
	Knowledgeable and opinionated artists and appreciaters of art conduct Docent Tours of the art show. Sue Dawe
136.	Reading: Kevin J. Anderson.	Orange County 2
137.	KaffeeKlatsches: Tim Powers, Melanie Rawn, Len Wein.	Room 315
138.	Autographs: Sue Dawe, Pat Murphy, Katie Waitman.	Autograph Area
12:15 pm
139.	Reading: Rebecca Moesta.	Orange County 2
1:00 pm
204.	J. Michael Straczynski Talks.	Salon E
	The creator of BABYLON 5 and CRUSADE will give a free-wheeling talk on his experiences and what he's got in store for the future. J. Michael Straczynski
141.	1984, 1999, 2001: The Peril of Writing Your Future.	Salon A-B
	There are dangers in being too specific. Keith Hartman, Frederik Pohl, Larry Niven
142.	SF Publishers Presentations: Del Rey Publishing.	Orange County 2
	The latest scoop from Editorial Director Shelly Shapiro and senior editor Steve Saffel, including the latest on Anne McCaffrey, Terry Brooks, Harry Turtledove, Greg Bear, Stephen Baxter, Babylon 5 and more. Steve Saffel, Shelly Shapiro
143.	Anti-Matter and Its Uses.	Salon J
	Recent developments in anti-matter technology and the uses of anti-matter in medicine and research. Dr. Steven Howe
144.	Promoting Your Book, Your Website, and Yourself.	Salon K
	How do you get people to notice your book? Or get them to come to your website? How do you make yourself and your work famous? Karen Willson, Amy Thompson, Eric Gerds, K.D. Wentworth, John C. Robinson
145.	Frank Kelly Freas Slide Show.	Orange County 3
	A slide show by one of science fiction's foremost artists. Frank Kelly Freas, Laura Brodian Freas
146.	Research and How To Do It.	Salon H
	The trick to "getting it right" is research. But what are the best ways to do it? Do you have to spend a year in Paris to write about it? Can you trust what you find on the internet? Experienced writers and researchers share their secrets. Barbara Hambly, Donna Lettow, Karen Willson, James Ruppert, Harry Turtledove, Nancy Ellis Taylor
147.	Fandom Menace II.	Salon G
	Costume recreations from books. Panelists will discuss the complications of translating a book cover or a text description into a costume. As a plus, the panel and audience will receive a surprise design challenge to discuss. Jess Miller, Janet Wilson Anderson, Zelda Gilbert, Darla Kruger, Sandy Pettinger
148.	Hey, Kid, Want A Book? Reading For the Future.	Salon C-D
	A practical guide on how the Reading For the Future (RFF) program works by those doing it on the home front. Kristin A. Ruhle, Lynn E. Cohen Koehler, David-Glenn Anderson, Nikol Whitmer, Bjo Trimble
149.	More than Guitars Here!.	Filk Lounge
	Say the word "filk" and the image leaps to mind: sing along with the guitar! But there is a world of instruments out there, and we'll discuss them here. As audience, feel free to bring your own unusual instruments. John Creasey, Doris Robin, Roberta Rogow, Scott Wilkinson
150.	Reading: Will Shetterly.	Room 312
151.	KaffeeKlatsches: Mel Gilden, William F. Wu, Janine Ellen Young.	Room 315
152.	Autographs: Jean Lorrah, Dave Smeds.	Autograph Area
1:45 pm
153.	Reading: Emma Bull.	Room 312
2:30 pm
154.	Harlan Ellison Speaks.	Salon E
	There's no one like Harlan Ellison. Come hear what he's got to say. Autograph session to follow in this room. Harlan Ellison
155.	Europa: Under The Ice Slide Show.	Orange County 2
	A look at the known conditions on Europa and some terrestrial examples known to exist under similar conditions, along with extrapolations on what we might find when we do poke our heads through the ice. Patricia MacEwen
156.	What Did SF Fail To Predict?	Salon J
	Yeah, yeah, we've all heard the stories. The SF magazine that got raided during World War II because they had an atomic bomb in a story. SF writers are a bunch of smarties. But they didn't figure out pocket calculators or transistors. What else did they miss? Bridget Landry, Algis Budrys, James Killus, S.M. Stirling.
157.	Creating The Unknown For Films.	Salon A-B
	Hollywood has brought SF to life by ever-changing methods. But no matter how advanced computers become some things still need to be created that you can touch pick up. Experts tell how they created items for TRUE LIES, TITANIC, SPLASH, THE ABYSS, THE RIGHT STUFF, etc. Donald Pennington, Scott Alexander, Carlyle Livingston,
158.	The Future is Dark! Deal with it!.	Salon H
	Fans of Cyberpunk talk about the technological dystopia that is their favorite piece of the science fiction genre and why they like it. Louise Hitchcock, Jan Binder, Gary Echternacht, Brian O'Neill
159.	Buffy.	Salon F
	Buffy's just your normal, everyday small town girl next door type, if you happen to live next to a really cute girl who spends her time killing vampires and stopping demons from conquering the world. Come hear some of the show's fans talk about why it's so popular. Laura Anne Gilman, Rebecca Lilienfeld, Nancy Holder, Nicki Lynch.
160.	Fans and Politics.	Salon K
	Why fans should run for public office and get involved in politics. Elizabeth Anne Hull, Roger MacBride Allen, John Hertz, Victor Koman
161.	Hardware and Weapons and Props, Oh My.	Salon G
	Let the pros show you how to create and recreate those interesting bits of hardware and exotic weapons you'd like for your costumes. Mat Clayson, Max Cervantes, Mike Logan Schiffbauer, Robin Yang
162.	Is Classic SF Too Dated For Today's Hip Teens?	Salon C-D
	They old saying goes "The golden age of science fiction is 12". But what if you're older than that? Are the works deemed classics - by Heinlein, Asimov, Clarke Smith, etc. - too dated for today's M-TV teens to find interesting? Leslie What, Tim Griffin, Betsy Mitchell, Sheila Williams, Mel Gilden.
163.	Full-Body Furry Costumes.	Furry Lounge
	We call them fur-suits. Whether it's for children's parties, to cheer on a sports team, or to win at an SF con masquerade, building and wearing one of these can be quite an undertaking. We'll show you some of the basics.
164.	Art Show Docent Tour.	Art Show
	Knowledgeable and opinionated artists and appreciaters of art conduct Docent Tours of the art show. Mark Ferrari
165.	Reading: Susan Casper.	Room 312
166.	KaffeeKlatsches: Frederik Pohl, Will Shetterly, Amy Thompson.	Room 315
167.	Autographs: Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle.	Autograph Area
3:15 pm
168.	Reading: Laura Frankos.	Room 312
4:00 pm
169.	Student Science Fiction Literary Awards.	Salon C-D
	ConuCopia is pleased to present the awards for the annual Student Science Fiction Literary Contest, which began at the 1998 WorldCon in Baltimore and continues this year at the next three WorldCons, AussieCon 3, ChiCon 2000 and the Millenium Philcon. Some of the over 200 entrants will be attending ConuCopia, so you may see a future Hugo winning author or artist in your midst! For more information on the Student SF Awards, see elsewhere in this program booklet.
170.	AIDS Charity Auction.	Orange County 3
	AIDS is a disease that effects many of us, directly or indirectly. Many in science fiction and the arts have been taken by this disease. Bid generously. David Gerrold
171.	Mars Pathfinder Slide Show.	Orange County 2
	An update on NASA's Mars Pathfinder project. Bridget Landry
172.	Where Are The Big Ideas In Contemporary Science Fiction?	Salon H
	Time travel and space colonization held early science fiction in thrall. Those were the Big Ideas that filled the pages. What are the Big Ideas for the millennium? Are there any? Daffyd Ab Hugh, Sarah Zettel, Janine Ellen Young, Howard Hendrix, Shelly Shapiro.
173.	Overrated Films and Overlooked Movies.	Salon A-B
	There are some films with a terrible reputation that are really very good. Others have a good rep but they aren't fit for mandolin picks. A few highly opinionated fans will discuss their most and least favorites with the aide of the audience. Eric Hoffman, Ed Green, Jeff Berkwits, Mike Donahue, Rebecca Lilienfeld, Bill Warren.
174.	Where Does Star Trek Go From Here?	Salon J
	Now that "Deep Space Nine" is no more and "Voyager" seems to be faltering in the ratings amid rumors of a heavy revamping coming next season, where should Star Trek go from here? A discussion of current trends and future possibilities in the Star Trek universe. Shaun Lyon, Lee Whiteside, Christina York.
175.	Y2K: Y Not?	Salon F
	The year 2000 is almost upon us. Some think the Millennium Bug will be the end of civilization as we know it. Will it? Or will it be just a petty annoyance. Andrew Burt, William Priester, Don Tiggre, Victor Milan, Chuck Cady
176.	Marjii Ellers Remembered.	Salon K
	Marjii Ellers was a fan legend around Los Angeles and the world. Active in fandom for decades, she was a fan who loved people and people loved her. Marjii passed away just weeks before the convention. Come hear and share stories about this wonderful woman. John Hertz
177.	Costuming with Leather and Fur.	Salon G
	The problems and benefits of working with leather and fur, along with tips and suggestions for making these materials work for you. Theresa MacWillie, Daren Bost, Kevin Roche, Bill Ernoehazy
178.	Ten Years in the MUD.	Furry Lounge
	Starting in the early 1990's, Multi-User Dimensions (MUDs) have risen to become one of the great un-sung realms of Cyberspace text-based virtual reality, almost. Come meet some long-time users and find out what all the fuss is about among those who know.
179.	ConuCopia Saturday Filk Concerts.	Filk Lounge
	Come listen to the harmonies of Joanna Cazden and Scott Wilkinson, Lee and Barry Gold, Steve Savitsky, the Los Angeles Filkharmonics, and Leslie Fish.
180.	Art Show Docent Tour.	Art Show
	Knowledgeable and opinionated artists and appreciaters of art conduct Docent Tours of the art show. Ulrika O'Brien
181.	Reading: Vera Nazarian.	Room 312
182.	KaffeeKlatsches: Larry Niven, Harry Turtledove, Ellen Datlow.	Room 315
183.	Autographs: Frederik Pohl, Tim Powers, Barbara Hambly, Emma Bull.	Autograph Area
4:45 pm
184.	Reading: Pat Murphy.	Room 312
5:30 pm
184-A.	Swing Dance Instructions	Orange County 2
8:30 pm
185.	The ConuCopia Masquerade.	Salon EF
	ConuCopia's Saturday night showpiece: the grand Masquerade, a costume show of epic proportions. Our Masquerade directors have prepared a great show this year, with costumes competing in three categories: Novice, Journeyman and Master. With this year's show, we'll also present our half-time show and lots more. Be sure to get in line early as this always fills to capacity! Limited seating for available light photography is available.
186.	Open Filking.	Filk Lounge
	Yep, we'll be singing all night once again. The Dawn Patrol again, with whatever hardy souls survived the last one or want to give it another shot, will once more filk until daylight returns.
10:00 pm
187.	ConuCopia's Dance Through the Decades.	Salon EF
	A musical progression from the swingin' 1940s through the rock 'n roll '50s, the disco '70s, and on to the whatever-they-are '90s. Come tap your feet to the beat.