Conucopia: Friday 27-Aug-1999
Conucopia
Friday 27-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,
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* Program Participants
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8:30 am
35. Continental Science Fiction Society Meeting. Salon K
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10:00 am
36. The Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Blood Drive. Orange County 3
It was at a Westercon in Los Angeles that the first Robert Heinlein
blood drive was held at the request of Mr. Heinlein himself. Since
then, Los Angeles conventions such as Loscon, Westercon and the L.A.
Con Worldcons have proudly continued the tradition. Give generously.
Representatives of the American Red Cross will be on hand.
37. SF Publishers Presentations: ROC Publishing. Orange County 2
A presentation on the books coming in the near future from ROC
Publishing. Laura Anne Gilman.
38. Media 1998/99. Salon A-B
The year in review. What we liked, what we hated, and where we really
think things are going. Come listen to a group of media experts
expound on the pros and cons of television and film. Bill Warren, Eric
Hoffman, Lee Whiteside, D.C. Fontana, Jeff Berkwits, Nicki Lynch
39. Great Ideas Going Nowhere. Salon F
Psionics, Nanotechnology, Space Colonization Artificial Intelligence.
They were supposed to revolutionize the world. What happened? James
Killus, Dr. Bill Ernoehazy, Eric Schulman, Jerry Pournelle.
40. Comics Today. Salon G
Comics aren't like they used to be. But will they be around in two
years? Comic pros discuss the latest trends. Marv Wolfman, Len Wein,
Madeleine Robins, Tom Galloway
41. Overlooked Books and Overrated Novels. Salon H
For some reason, some terrific books just don't sell. Others are
taught in colleges as classics but no one understands why. Our
panelists let you in on some unknown gems you shouldn't miss and
question why some 'classics' are even still in print. Patrick Nielsen
Hayden, Amy Thompson, Algis Budrys, Gerald Pearce, S.M. Stirling.
42. Why Do People Write For Fanzines? Salon J
Fanzines -- amateur magazines of various sorts -- have been the
mainstays of science fiction fandom for many decades. No one gets paid
in anything but free copies and maybe some praise (or criticism). Why
should you take part? Mike Glyer, Richard Lynch, Lucy Huntziker
43. The Business of Writing. Salon C-D
Inside you there are a hundred stories waiting to be written;
characters crying to be brought to life. But you still need to eat and
pay the rent. What do you have to know and do (besides write) to
survive while building your career? Kevin J. Anderson, Jennifer
Roberson, Keith Hartman, Desire Gonzales, Vera Nazarian
44. Fantasy: High, Low, and In-Between. Salon E
Fantasy comes in assorted flavors. High fantasy with wizards and
fairies. Low or dark fantasy, filled with horrors. And everything in
between. Our panelists try to sort them out and point the way to the
good stuff. Tim Powers, Randy Dannefelser, Melanie Rawn, Steve Boyett.
45. ASFA Business Meeting. Salon K
The Association of Science Fiction Artists
will conduct a business meeting at NASFiC (before the Chesley Awards
later today). All artists and friends are welcome.
46. Fifteen Years of Furry Fandom. Furry Lounge
Furry fandom started discovering itself in the mid-80's. Fanzines and
conventions followed soon after. Come here the story of where it's
been and where it might be going.
47. Reading: John C. Robinson. Room 312
48. KaffeeKlatsches: Rob Chilson, Gardner Dozois. Room 315
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11:00 am
49. Get Your Strumming Humming: Guitar Workshop. Filk Lounge
There's more to a guitar than strumming it. Learn proper tuning, and
other guitar basics. Barry Gold
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11:30 am
50. Ellen Datlow: The Editor GoH Interview. Salon F
Author Pat Cadigan interviews ConuCopia's Editor Guest of Honor Ellen
Datlow on her likes and loves, in writing, editing, fandom, and life.
Ellen Datlow, Pat Cadigan
51. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace -- So, How Was It For You? Salon E
Love it or hate it or in-between, everyone's got an opinion about the
most popular film of the year (not to mention Jar Jar). What's yours?
Bill Warren, Bjo Trimble, Will Shetterly, Sue Dawe, Shelly Shapiro.
52. Vampires For The Millennium. Salon A-B
Vampires have made a resurgence, and not just with the usual horror
readers. They've gone mainstream. Just look at "Buffy, the Vampire
Slayer". Why are these undead blood suckers so darn popular? Nancy
Ellis Taylor, Kevin Andrew Murphy, Nancy Holder, Jacqueline
Lichtenberg, Stephanie Bedwell Grime
53. The Rules of Time Travel. Salon G
If it's going to work, there's going to have to be rules. What are
they? S.M. Stirling, Harry Turtledove, Susan Krupa, John DeChancie,
Larry Niven
54. Writing for Children and Young Adults. Salon J
Writing books and stories for children and young adults is just like
writing for grown ups, but with shorter words, right? Wrong. Hear what
it's really like. Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta, Sherwood Smith,
Roger MacBride Allen.
55. Evolution of a Book Cover. Salon H
Editors and artists talk about how book covers come to be. Patrick
Nielsen Hayden, Bob Eggleton, Frank Kelly Freas, N. Taylor Blanchard,
Steve Saffel.
56. Con-Going On A Budget. Salon K
Going to a con with the rent due next week? Here are some helpful
hints on cutting corners without cutting the fun. Or, hey, buddy, can
you spare a ride? Jack Krolak, Liz Mortensen, Chris Weber, John
Trimble
57. Hard Science Fiction Ain't What it Used To Be. Salon C-D
Watch It! That will date you! Hal Clement conducts a lecture with
slides on stuff you can't get away with in hard SF anymore, plus ways
to get around it. Hal Clement
58. Reading: Howard Hendrix. Orange County 2
59. KaffeeKlatsches: Emma Bull, Michael Cassutt, Gillian Horvath. Room
315
60. Autographs: Fiona Avery, Steven Barnes, D.C. Fontana, Amy
Thompson. Autograph Area
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12:15 pm
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1:00 pm
62. Richard and Nicki Lynch: A Mimosa Fanthology. Salon C-D
Our Fan Guests of Honor's fanzine "Mimosa" has featured some of the
best fan writing of the 1990s and was selected "Best Fanzine" by
members of 5 different Worldcons. Come hear readings of some of the
best, most entertaining articles ever published in Mimosa. Richard
Lynch, Nicki Lynch
63. SF Publishers Presentations: Warner-Aspect Publishing. Salon J
Come hear what Warner-Aspect Books has in store for you in the coming
months. Betsy Mitchell
64. The Pern Universe Unfolds. Salon E
There's a lot happening in Anne McCaffrey's world today. Hear all
about it (and maybe some hints on the future). Steve Saffel, Todd
McCaffrey, Shelly Shapiro
65. Private Ways to Space. Salon F
Is NASA our best route into space? Can the private sector do better?
What's being done to get us to Mars and beyond? Jerry Pournelle, Dr.
Steven Howe, Victor Koman, Derek M. Shannon.
66. Mark Allen Shepherd Art Slide Show. Salon H
The actor who plays Morn on ST:DS9 is also an accomplished musician
and artist. Come see a slide presentation of his work. Mark Allen
Shepherd
67. Martial Arts in Films. Salon A-B
Martial arts seem like an element of almost every film that's out
there. Some of what they show is good. Some not so good. Why is that?
Steven Barnes, Dr. Bill Ernoehazy, Dave Smeds, Steve Boyett.
68. Brainstorming A Story. Salon G
Two average looking guys take ideas, characters, etc. suggested by the
audience and demonstrate how to turm them into a collaborative story.
Rob Chilson, William F. Wu
69. Writers and Illustrators of the Future. Salon K
The ins and outs of this popular contest, from the people who run it
and the people who enter and have won.
70. Your Voice Is Your Instrument: Vocal Workshop. Filk Lounge
Good even for the beginner, important even for the greatly
experienced. Learn good tricks for keeping your musical voice strong
and healthy, work on harmonies, all while having fun. Joanna Cazden
71. Reading: Barbara Hambly. Orange County 2
72. KaffeeKlatsches: Jean Lorrah, Warren James, Victor Milan. Room 315
73. Autographs: Gardner Dozois, Lisa Goldstein, Vera Nazarian, Andrew
Burt. Autograph Area
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1:45 pm
74. Reading: Frederik Pohl. Orange County 2
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2:30 pm
75. Books That Should Be Filmed. Salon A-B
Hollywood's always buying the rights to books to adapt as movies.
Sometimes they get it right, sometimes not so right. But what hasn't
been made into a movie that ought to be? And what are the pitfalls and
problems of transforming those works into films? Warren James, Michael
Engleberg, Michael Cassutt, Arthur Byron Cover
76. SF Publishers Presentations: DAW Books. Salon J
One of the editors at DAW Books tells all about what's coming up.
Debra Euler
77. The Golden Duck Awards. Orange County 2
The Golden Duck Award was created by several interested fans who were
unsuccessful in lobbying for a children's Hugo in 1991. It is a cash
award, funded by Duckon , a western Chicago
suburbs convention that started in 1992. ConuCopia hosts this year's
awards presentation.
78. Creating Characters: Human, Alien, and Magical. Salon G
Whether you're writing a novel, a movie, or a comic book, you have to
characters your readers can relate to. Or do you? What's it take to
make an alien or magical character people can accept? And is there a
danger if you make them too human or too alien? Barbara Hambly, Karen
Willson, Marv Wolfman, Katie Waitman, Algis Budrys
79. Novels 1998/99. Salon H
The year in review. What's good, what's hot, what's not. Ernest
Lilley, Craig E. Engler, Jean-Marc Lofficer, Andrew Wheeler
80. Religion in the Future. Salon K
What will the role of religion be in future societies? How will
religion be effected by the information revolution? Will we see
virtual churches and chatroom congregations? What conflicts will
result? Keith Hartman, Fr. John Blaker, Vera Nazarian, Allan
Rothstein, Tim Powers
81. Treks Not Taken. Salon E
Episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation as if written by famous
writers of our time, with music and more. Steve Boyett
82. The Future of Medicine. Salon F
Bionics and more. Where medicine is going. Dr. Richard Satava
83. Furgonomics. Furry Lounge
How would you design everyday stuff if you were not a human being?
What would a chair look like if you had a tail? Or wings on your back?
84. Art Show Docent Tour. Art Show
Knowledgeable and opinionated artists and appreciaters of art conduct
Docent Tours of the art show. John Hertz
85. Reading: Madeleine Robins. Room 312
86. KaffeeKlatsches: Sue Dawe, Jacqueline Lichtenberg, Bjo Trimble.
Room 315
87. Autographs: Nancy Holder, David Brin, Victor Milan. Autograph Area
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3:15 pm
88. Reading: Jennifer Roberson. Room 312
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4:00 pm
89. Can Science Fiction Match Reality? Salon E
Today's scientists are storing data on strands of DNA, cloning animals
and human body parts, and using biological organisms in computers.
What do we need science fiction for? Hal Clement, Jerry Pournelle,
Ctein, James Killus
90. Developing Your Property For The Media. Salon F
Okay. You've written a novel, created a comic book, or done a series
of dynamite drawings. How can you get your "intellectual property"
from where it's at to the TV or movie screen? What should you know if
Hollywood comes to call? Craig Miller, Marv Wolfman, Lowell
Cunningham, David Brin, Christine Valada
91. Intermediate Writing. Salon C-D
So you've sold a couple of things. You're a published author. Now
what? How doyou keep up your motivation and reach your next goal? What
should that next goal be? How do you maintain your career momentum?
Ashley Grayson, Sheila Finch, Rob Chilson, Melanie Rawn, John
DeChancie, Will Shetterly
92. International Science Fiction. Salon H
Is science fiction in France like science fiction in the U.S.? What
about the books being published in Poland? Elizabeth Anne Hull,
Jean-Marc Lofficier, Frederik Pohl,
93. Doctor Who: Not Just A Silly Scarf and Celery Stalk. Salon A-B
Los Angeles has its own Doctor Who convention. Around the globe,
millions of fans watch the show. Come find out why Doctor Who has such
a dedicated following. Shaun Lyon, Diana Dougherty, Lee Whiteside,
Greg Hart
94. Computers and The Future. Salon J
Since personal computers came on the scene less than two decades ago,
their growth has been explosive both in popularity and computing
power. What lies ahead? Brett Glass, Tom Galloway, Todd McCaffrey,
Andrew Burt
95. Web-zines and Web-publishing. Salon K
For amateurs and professionals alike, the internet is making a big
difference for writers and publishers. How does the future look?
Ernest Lilley, Victor Koman, Jacqueline Lichtenberg, Jeff Berkwits,
Craig E. Engler, Ellen Datlow.
96. Solving Costume Problems I. Salon G
You show us yours and we'll show you ours. Costumers will share their
solutions to particular design, construction, or presentation
problems. We invite you to bring your own costuming problems for
discussion. Kate Morgenstern, Bridget Landry, Stacey Jenkins, Pierre
Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger
97. Prometheus Awards. Orange County 2
In 1979, science fiction writer L. Neil Smith created the Prometheus
Awards, to honor Libertarian fiction. The Libertarian Futurist Society
began sponsoring the annual Prometheus Award in
1982. ConuCopia hosts this year's awards presentation.
98. Why We Love Talking Dragons. Furry Lounge
For better or worse, dragons have often graduated from being big mean
beasties to being actual characters in the story, with speaking roles.
And we tend to take notice of them. Why the fascination?
99. ConuCopia Friday Filk Concerts. Filk Lounge
Enjoy the sounds of Kathy Mar, Roberta Rogow and the ConuCopia One
Shots emceed by Nick Smith. On the One Shot Concert Set: Sign up
before 2 pm Friday to take part -- the latest new tune, the song
begging to be freed from shy 4 am sings, the brightest flame from the
last big con; any of these might be showcased on stage at the One
Shots.
100. Art Show Docent Tour. Art Show
Knowledgeable and opinionated artists and appreciaters of art conduct
Docent Tours of the art show. Bjo Trimble
101. Reading: S.M. Stirling. Room 312
102. KaffeeKlatsches: Betsy Mitchell. Room 315
103. Autographs: Jennifer Roberson, Madeleine E. Robins, John C.
Robinson. Autograph Area
48. KaffeeKlatsches: Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta. Room 315
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4:45 pm
104. Reading: Dave Smeds. Room 312
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6:30 pm
105. The 14th Annual Chesley Awards. Salon G-H-J-K
The Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists
(ASFA) presents the fourteenth annual
awards for outstanding work in the art field this year at ConuCopia.
Named for the great astronomical artist Chesley Bonestell, the awards
began in 1985 as a means for the Science Fiction and Fantasy art
community to recognize individual works and achievements during a
given year. This year's awards are for works and achievements in the
period from January 1 to December 31, 1998. ASFA wll also be
sponsoring a reception thereafter.
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7:00 pm
106. Science Fiction Playhouse 1999: "The Demolished Fan". Salon F
ConuCopia presents its evening at the theatre with "The Demolished
Fan," a one-act satirical look at fandom. Will Harry Trufan sell his
fannish soul to the demon Microsopholes? What will Harry have to
sacrifice to attain the fannish prominence he so desires? Stars Tadao
Tomomatsu, Chris Carnicelli, Cathy Beckstead and Scott Beckstead.
Written by J. Igor Stravinski and directed by Cathy Beckstead.
107. Jewish Services. Orange County 2
First of two Jewish services at ConuCopia.
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8:00 pm
108. Art Show Reception. Art Show
109. Open Filking. Filk Lounge
After our socializing, we'll return to the filk room to sing allnight,
and listen to everyone else too. Also, we have... "The Dawn Patrol"
where sleep is for sissies! Those parties can't outlast us! Those
gamers know who else stays up late. The dawn patrol keeps musical
watch until the Coffee Shop reopens at 6am.
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9:00 pm
110. Regency Dance. Salon G-H-J-K
Ballroom dances of the English Regency (roughly the year 1800) have
been a staple of science-fiction conventions for decades. Conucopia is
no exception. Come in costume or come as you are; if you don't know
how to dance, we'll teach you.
111. ConuCopia's Trivia Contest. Orange County 2
So you think you know a lot, huh? Come test your knowledge. Bruce Pelz
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9:30 pm
112. Friday Night Dance-A-Thon, hosted by Warner-Aspect Books. Salon
A-B-C-D
Dance the night away with the latest music and old favorites, as our
Friday night rock dance is presented by Warner-Aspect Publishing.
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