Sunday 29-Aug-1999

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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

188. Continental Science Fiction Society Meeting. Salon K

10:00 am

189. Writing Television. Salon E

There's a lot of science fiction on television today on the networks, in syndication, and on cable. Some people who write the stuff talk about what's what and why. Michael Cassutt, D.C. Fontana, Fiona Avery, Javier Grillo-Marxuach.

190. War Planets. Salon J

From War Planets into Shadow Raiders, a preview of the second season of this fan favorite CGI animated series. Len Wein, Marv Wolfman

191. Might Makes Right. Salon F

An awful lot of science fiction is set in a military milieu. Is that to be our destiny in space? Or are we just getting rip-roaring adventures from the likes of Dickson, Heinlein, and Pournelle? Jerry Pournelle, Ed Green, Mike Moscoe

192. Sue Dawe Slide Show. Salon A-B

A slide show on the works of one of the top artists in the field. Sue Dawe

193. Medicine in Space. Orange County 2

Emergency medicine in space. Dr. Bill Ernoehazy

194. Beach Ball World Building. Orange County 3

A fun-filled world building workshop using beach balls, pens, and who knows what else. Audience members imagine their perfect world and, working with experts, build them. David Angus, Wolf Read, Victor Milan, S.M. Stirling.

195. Beginning Costuming Demonstration. Salon G

Drafting the T-Tunic pattern. A demonstration on how to draft a pattern for a simple T-tunic, along with suggestions for variations and embellishments. Bring paper and pencil. Cat Devereaux, Zelda Gilbert.

196. Funny Animal Anime. Furry Lounge

From "Kimba the White Lion" to today, funny animals have had themselves a respected place among the makers of Japanese animation. And their influence keeps growing. We'll show you some prime examples.

197. Catholic Services. 315

Conducted by a science fiction fan who's also a Catholic priest. Fr. John Blaker

198. Belly Dancing Class. Salon H

Sarah Zettel

199. SFWA Business Meeting. Salon K

Business meeting for the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.

200. Reading: Melanie Rawn. Room 312

10:45 am

201. Reading: Amy Thompson. Room 312

11:00 am

202. Writing and Layout for Comic Books. Furry Lounge

Writing so the artist will "get it", and not hate you in the process. Find out from folks who really do it what it takes to get your vision onto the printed page.

203. Inspiration 101: New Songs Workshop. Filk Lounge

Filk does not grow in a vacuum, it expresses the experiences of our fannish lives. We've had a great time at the convention so far, so there may be plenty of inspiration for a few new songs to arise.

11:30 am

140. Trailer Park or It Came From Hollywood. Salon E

Studio Publicist Jeff Walker gives us a look at what is upcoming from Hollywood. Jeff Walker.

205. SF Publishers Presentations: The Science Fiction Book Club. Salon A-B

The editor of the venerable Science Fiction Book Club provides a preview of things to come. Andrew Wheeler

206. When Things Go Wrong In Space. Orange County 2

Who ya gonna call? The Ghostbusters aren't likely to show up, and even if they do... An expert speaks on what really happens when NASA's worst nightmare comes true. Steve Collins

207. Care and Feeding of the Creative Process. Salon H

How do you tell if you're blocked or are just too tired? What sort of activities and environments are most conducive to getting and staying productive? Steven Barnes, Rebecca Moesta, Katie Waitman, Emma Bull, Lisa Goldstein, Javier Grillo-Marxuach.

208. TAFF and DUFF Tales. Salon K

Winners of Fan Funds talk about their experiences and why you should get involved. Robbie Bourget, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Mike Glyer, Lucy Huntziker, Robert Lichtman

209. Inventions Someone Needs To Invent. Salon C-D

Wouldn't it be nice if we had a...? What would really happen if our technological dreams came true? What would be the result if we had transporters or free unlimited power? Where would these inventions come from? Larry Niven, Les Johnson, David Gerrold.

210. Solving Costume Problems II. Salon G

You show us yours and we'll show you ours. Another group of costumers show you how they solved their problems and invite you to bring your own costume problems for discussion. Julie Neff, Diedre McCarthy, Darla Kruger,Joyce Best, Kevin Roche

211. Tarot: An Exploration. Salon J

Jacqueline Lichtenberg takes us on an exploration of the world of Tarot. Jacqueline Lichtenberg

212. Reading: David Brin. Orange County 3

213. Autographs: Melanie Rawn, Harry Turtledove, Ellen Datlow. Autograph Area

12:15 pm

214. Reading: William F. Wu. Orange County 3

1:00 pm

215. Pitch Black. Salon E-F

ConuCopia presents a screening of "Pitch Black," an upcoming feature film from Polygram Filmed Entertainment and Intrepid Pictures starring Vin Diesel (Saving Private Ryan and the voice of The Iron Giant) and directed by David Twohy, the author of The Fugitive and Waterworld and writer/director of The Arrival. This SF thriller will be released this fall. Come see it first!

216. Publishing. Salon J

The world is changing. Big publishers are being swallowed by bigger ones. Chain stores and the internet are killing small bookstores. What is the future of publishing? Is there still a place for small press publishers? Arthur Byron Cover, John C. Robinson, Patrick Nielsen Hayden,J. Neil Schulman

217. Writers Workshops: What Do You Get Out Of Them. Salon H

A lot of people hone their writing skills in Writers Workshops. Or they think they do. Are these workshops worthwhile? What do you get out of them? And is one type better than another? Andrew Burt, Tim Powers, Sheila Finch, Rob Chilson, Jean Lorrah

218. Four Panelists In Search of A Topic. Salon C-D

Four clever, glib, and all around interesting folks take the challenge to keep an audience entertained for an hour without a topic as a guide. Amy Thompson, Gardner Dozois, Ctein, and ?

219. Heads and Headpieces. Salon G

Show and tell about how to make heads and headpieces including crowns, hats, and other amazing creations. Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Daren Bost, Stacey Jenkins, Cat Devereaux

220. Reading: Harry Turtledove. 235. Who Cares What Robert Heinlein Thinks About the Year 2000? Orange County 2
In 1950, Robert Heinlein was asked to make predictions about the year 2000 a.d. He made 19 predictions and a handful of "negative predictions" -- things we won't have by then, if ever. Let's zero in on the negative predictions. What do YOU think about Time Travel, Life After Death, Artificial intelligence or manlike robots? Participants: Bill Patterson (moderator), Dafydd ab Hugh, Hal Clement, Hal O'Brien

Orange County 3

221. Autographs: Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta. Autograph Area

222. Live The Dream. Salon K

This discussion is for those already into multiply committed relationships and those who want to find out more about it.

2:30 pm

223. Art Show Auction. Salon A-B

You've seen the work hanging in the convention's art show. Now's your last chance to bid on and buy that piece you fell in love with. Don't let that other guy get it cheap.

224. Suggestion Box. Salon K

Was it good for you? If you have ideas for running a better convention or just questions about how and why things happened at this convention, you're invited. Let us hear from you. Christian McGuire, Bobbi Armbruster, Noel Wolfman, Elayne Pelz

225. Space Travel: Near Term and Far Out. Salon C-D

A discussion of what's on the drawing board for space transportation in the next century. Les Johnson, Dr. Steven Howe, Steve Collins

226. Comic Books and The Serials. Salon H

A slide show on the cross-over between old time movie serials and comic books. Eric Hoffman

227. Taming the Feral Fabric. Salon G

Choosing and using unusual fabrics. What an unusual fabric... and isn't that an interesting thing you've done with it. Let us tell you how. Bridget Landry, Liz Gerds, Kate Morgenstern, Kate Boyle, Joy Day, Stacey Jenkins

228. Funny Animals: Side Kicks or Protagonists? Furry Lounge

Animation seems to think that it's not a real cartoon until the hero has himself some anthropomorphic side kicks (and five songs to sing). But are they really necessary? And why must funny animals be stuck on the sidelines of the story?

229. Being Recorded. Filk Lounge

It's really great to sing, but to be heard beyond the conventions the recordings are everything. It's a different world inside the tape - come learn about it, and how it might affect you. Kathy Mar, Joanna Cazden, Brett Glass, Gerry Tyra

231. Autographs: Sheila Finch, Will Shetterly, Jacqueline Lichtenberg. Autograph Area

4:00 pm

232. Long Song Blues: Filkish Oldies Singalong. Filk Lounge

We've heard 'em all before... well, actually, maybe we haven't. The longer songs are not all that popular at night-time filks anymore, but you'll catch references to them. This is your chance to enjoy these classics during the day. (Of course, we'll continue singing afterwards; tradition demands that we filk until the very end of the con! As the con fades, we may join the fun in the con suite.) Barry Gold, Kathy Mar, Nick Smith, Heather Stern

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8:30 am
188.	Continental Science Fiction Society Meeting.	Salon K
10:00 am
189.	Writing Television.	Salon E
	There's a lot of science fiction on television today on the networks, in syndication, and on cable. Some people who write the stuff talk about what's what and why. Michael Cassutt, D.C. Fontana, Fiona Avery, Javier Grillo-Marxuach.
190.	War Planets.	Salon J
	From War Planets into Shadow Raiders, a preview of the second season of this fan favorite CGI animated series. Len Wein, Marv Wolfman
191.	Might Makes Right.	Salon F
	An awful lot of science fiction is set in a military milieu. Is that to be our destiny in space? Or are we just getting rip-roaring adventures from the likes of Dickson, Heinlein, and Pournelle? Jerry Pournelle, Ed Green, Mike Moscoe
192.	Sue Dawe Slide Show.	Salon A-B
	A slide show on the works of one of the top artists in the field. Sue Dawe
193.	Medicine in Space.	Orange County 2
	Emergency medicine in space. Dr. Bill Ernoehazy
194.	Beach Ball World Building.	Orange County 3
	A fun-filled world building workshop using beach balls, pens, and who knows what else. Audience members imagine their perfect world and, working with experts, build them. David Angus, Wolf Read, Victor Milan, S.M. Stirling.
195.	Beginning Costuming Demonstration.	Salon G
	Drafting the T-Tunic pattern. A demonstration on how to draft a pattern for a simple T-tunic, along with suggestions for variations and embellishments. Bring paper and pencil. Cat Devereaux, Zelda Gilbert.
196.	Funny Animal Anime.	Furry Lounge
	From "Kimba the White Lion" to today, funny animals have had themselves a respected place among the makers of Japanese animation. And their influence keeps growing. We'll show you some prime examples.
197.	Catholic Services.	315
	Conducted by a science fiction fan who's also a Catholic priest. Fr. John Blaker
198.	Belly Dancing Class.	Salon H
	Sarah Zettel
199.	SFWA Business Meeting.	Salon K
	Business meeting for the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
200.	Reading: Melanie Rawn.	Room 312
10:45 am
201.	Reading: Amy Thompson.	Room 312
11:00 am
202.	Writing and Layout for Comic Books.	Furry Lounge
	Writing so the artist will "get it", and not hate you in the process. Find out from folks who really do it what it takes to get your vision onto the printed page.
203.	Inspiration 101: New Songs Workshop.	Filk Lounge
	Filk does not grow in a vacuum, it expresses the experiences of our fannish lives. We've had a great time at the convention so far, so there may be plenty of inspiration for a few new songs to arise.
11:30 am
140.	Trailer Park or It Came From Hollywood.	Salon E
	Studio Publicist Jeff Walker gives us a look at what is upcoming from Hollywood. Jeff Walker.
205.	SF Publishers Presentations: The Science Fiction Book Club.	Salon A-B
	The editor of the venerable Science Fiction Book Club provides a preview of things to come. Andrew Wheeler
206.	When Things Go Wrong In Space.	Orange County 2
	Who ya gonna call? The Ghostbusters aren't likely to show up, and even if they do... An expert speaks on what really happens when NASA's worst nightmare comes true. Steve Collins
207.	Care and Feeding of the Creative Process.	Salon H
	How do you tell if you're blocked or are just too tired? What sort of activities and environments are most conducive to getting and staying productive? Steven Barnes, Rebecca Moesta, Katie Waitman, Emma Bull, Lisa Goldstein, Javier Grillo-Marxuach.
208.	TAFF and DUFF Tales.	Salon K
	Winners of Fan Funds talk about their experiences and why you should get involved. Robbie Bourget, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Mike Glyer, Lucy Huntziker, Robert Lichtman
209.	Inventions Someone Needs To Invent.	Salon C-D
	Wouldn't it be nice if we had a...? What would really happen if our technological dreams came true? What would be the result if we had transporters or free unlimited power? Where would these inventions come from? Larry Niven, Les Johnson, David Gerrold.
210.	Solving Costume Problems II.	Salon G
	You show us yours and we'll show you ours. Another group of costumers show you how they solved their problems and invite you to bring your own costume problems for discussion. Julie Neff, Diedre McCarthy, Darla Kruger,Joyce Best, Kevin Roche
211.	Tarot: An Exploration.	Salon J
	Jacqueline Lichtenberg takes us on an exploration of the world of Tarot. Jacqueline Lichtenberg
212.	Reading: David Brin.	Orange County 3
213.	Autographs: Melanie Rawn, Harry Turtledove, Ellen Datlow.	Autograph Area
12:15 pm
214.	Reading: William F. Wu.	Orange County 3
1:00 pm
215.	Pitch Black.	Salon E-F
	ConuCopia presents a screening of "Pitch Black," an upcoming feature film from Polygram Filmed Entertainment and Intrepid Pictures starring Vin Diesel (Saving Private Ryan and the voice of The Iron Giant) and directed by David Twohy, the author of The Fugitive and Waterworld and writer/director of The Arrival. This SF thriller will be released this fall. Come see it first!
216.	Publishing.	Salon J
	The world is changing. Big publishers are being swallowed by bigger ones. Chain stores and the internet are killing small bookstores. What is the future of publishing? Is there still a place for small press publishers? Arthur Byron Cover, John C. Robinson, Patrick Nielsen Hayden,J. Neil Schulman
217.	Writers Workshops: What Do You Get Out Of Them.	Salon H
	A lot of people hone their writing skills in Writers Workshops. Or they think they do. Are these workshops worthwhile? What do you get out of them? And is one type better than another? Andrew Burt, Tim Powers, Sheila Finch, Rob Chilson, Jean Lorrah
218.	Four Panelists In Search of A Topic.	Salon C-D
	Four clever, glib, and all around interesting folks take the challenge to keep an audience entertained for an hour without a topic as a guide. Amy Thompson, Gardner Dozois, Ctein, and ?
219.	Heads and Headpieces.	Salon G
	Show and tell about how to make heads and headpieces including crowns, hats, and other amazing creations. Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Daren Bost, Stacey Jenkins, Cat Devereaux
220.	Reading: Harry Turtledove.		235.	Who Cares What Robert Heinlein Thinks About the Year 2000?	Orange County 2
In 1950, Robert Heinlein was asked to make predictions about the year 2000 a.d. He made 19 predictions and a handful of "negative predictions" -- things we won't have by then, if ever. Let's zero in on the negative predictions. What do YOU think about Time Travel, Life After Death, Artificial intelligence or manlike robots? Participants: Bill Patterson (moderator), Dafydd ab Hugh, Hal Clement, Hal O'Brien
Orange County 3
221.	Autographs: Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta.	Autograph Area
222.	Live The Dream.	Salon K
	This discussion is for those already into multiply committed relationships and those who want to find out more about it.
2:30 pm
223.	Art Show Auction.	Salon A-B
	You've seen the work hanging in the convention's art show. Now's your last chance to bid on and buy that piece you fell in love with. Don't let that other guy get it cheap.
224.	Suggestion Box.	Salon K
	Was it good for you? If you have ideas for running a better convention or just questions about how and why things happened at this convention, you're invited. Let us hear from you. Christian McGuire, Bobbi Armbruster, Noel Wolfman, Elayne Pelz
225.	Space Travel: Near Term and Far Out.	Salon C-D
	A discussion of what's on the drawing board for space transportation in the next century. Les Johnson, Dr. Steven Howe, Steve Collins
226.	Comic Books and The Serials.	Salon H
	A slide show on the cross-over between old time movie serials and comic books. Eric Hoffman
227.	Taming the Feral Fabric.	Salon G
	Choosing and using unusual fabrics. What an unusual fabric... and isn't that an interesting thing you've done with it. Let us tell you how. Bridget Landry, Liz Gerds, Kate Morgenstern, Kate Boyle, Joy Day, Stacey Jenkins
228.	Funny Animals: Side Kicks or Protagonists?	Furry Lounge
	Animation seems to think that it's not a real cartoon until the hero has himself some anthropomorphic side kicks (and five songs to sing). But are they really necessary? And why must funny animals be stuck on the sidelines of the story?
229.	Being Recorded.	Filk Lounge
	It's really great to sing, but to be heard beyond the conventions the recordings are everything. It's a different world inside the tape - come learn about it, and how it might affect you. Kathy Mar, Joanna Cazden, Brett Glass, Gerry Tyra
231.	Autographs: Sheila Finch, Will Shetterly, Jacqueline Lichtenberg.	Autograph Area
4:00 pm
232.	Long Song Blues: Filkish Oldies Singalong.	Filk Lounge
	We've heard 'em all before... well, actually, maybe we haven't. The longer songs are not all that popular at night-time filks anymore, but you'll catch references to them. This is your chance to enjoy these classics during the day. (Of course, we'll continue singing afterwards; tradition demands that we filk until the very end of the con! As the con fades, we may join the fun in the con suite.) Barry Gold, Kathy Mar, Nick Smith, Heather Stern