Arisia 2016 Pocket Program

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O ve r v i ew
Fr i d ay
S atu r d ay
Su n d ay
M o n d ay
Pa r ti ci p a nt
S ch e du l e s
Mezzanine Level (3W)
Health
Club
Fan Tables
Hotel Offices
Locker Frost
Room
Pool
Adams Alcott
Bulfinch
Douglas
Faneuil
GenderFree
Executive
Hale Boardroom
Program
Nexus
Lobby Level (2W)
Webster
Fast Track
Otis
Films
Paine
Filk
Quincy
Volunteers
Business
Center
Hancock
Fast Track
Gift
Shop
Revere
Stone
Ops/Security Video
Starbucks
Info
Desk
Sauciety
Concourse Level (1W)
A
B
E
C
D
Grand Ballroom
B
C
A
To Food
Trucks
Commonwealth
Ballroom
Dancing
Registration
HOTEL MAPS 1
Conference Level (3E)
Carlton
Video Gaming
Independence
Griffin
Anime
Burroughs
III
Lewis
Green Room
II
I
Harbor Ballroom
Tabletop
Gaming
Art Show
Lobby Level (2E)
Birch Bar
City Bar
MJ O’Connor’s
Laugh Boston
Innkeeper
Front Desk
4
3
2
1
Marina Ballroom
Galleria Level (1E)
Dealers Room
Author/Artist Alley
Dealers Room
Con Suite
2
QUICK REFERENCE
Access/Handicapped Services
Anime Room
see Info Desk
Griffin (3E)
Arisia TV
Channel 86 in Guest Rooms
Art Show
Harbor Ballroom II/III (3E)
Friday6pm–9pm
Saturday
10am–6pm, 8pm–10pm
Sunday
10am–6pm
Paper auction ends at 4pm
5pm–7pm
Sales Pickup
Monday
10am–noon Sales Pickup/Artist Checkout
Artists & Authors Alley
Galleria (1E)
Friday5pm–9pm
Sat/Sun10am–6:30pm
Monday10am–3pm
Blood Drive
Lobby near elevators
Friday1:30pm–7:30pm for Children’s Hospital
Saturday9am–5pm
for Mass General Hospital
Request an appointment at [email protected], or walk up
during the drive for our next available appointment.
Bone Marrow Drive
Friday3pm–7pm
Saturday10am–5pm
Bouncy Castle
Grand Ballroom A
Friday5pm–6:30pm
Saturday8am–10am (Grand Ballroom CD)
Sunday4pm–5:30pm
Monday10am–2pm
Childcare/Turtle Track (2–6yr)
see Ops for room
Friday
5pm–6pm, 7pm–10pm
Sat/Sun
10am–noon, 1pm–6pm, 7pm–10pm
Monday
10am–noon, 1pm–3pm
Coat Check
Concourse Level (1W), Marina Prefunction (2E)
Friday3pm–1am
Sat/Sun8am–1am
Monday8am–2pm
Con Suite
Galleria (1E)
Cosplay Repair Station
Friday4pm–10pm
Sat/Sun10am–10pm
Dealers Room
Galleria (1E)
Friday5pm–9pm
Sat/Sun10am–6:30pm
Monday10am–2:30pm
Duck Hunt
turn in at Team Arisia HQ: Quincy (2W)
Fan Tables
Mezzanine near escalator (3W)
Friday4pm–6pm
Sat/Sun10am–6pm
Monday10am–2pm
Fast Track (Children’s Program: ages 6–12)
Hancock/Webster (2W)
Friday4pm–6pm
Sat/Sun
10am–11:30am, 1pm–5:30pm
Monday10am–1pm
Feedback
Fill out a form at Info Desk or Ops. There will be Feedback Sessions
Saturday and Monday. See http://www.arisia.org/feedback
Filk (all night open filk)
Paine (2W)
Film Room
Otis (2W)
First Aid
Stone (2W)
In case of medical emergency call 911.
Food Options
Food trucks on Concourse level, past Grand Ballroom
Sat/Sun 11am–4:30pm, Monday 11am–3pm
Hotel restaurants on Lobby level.
Lobby level concessions: Fri/Sat/Sun 4pm–8pm
Starbucks (Lobby level): 24 hours (extended menu options)
Restaurant Guide (incl. delivery options) at Info Desk.
See also http://www.arisia.org/food
Freebie & Promotional Tables
Gaming
Tabletop24hr
LARPs
Video Games
10am–2am
Arcade Games 10am–2am
Harbor Ballroom I (3E)
Signup in Harbor I (3E)
Carlton (3E)
Lobby Level (1E)
QUICK REFERENCE 3
Gender Pronoun Indentification Ribbons
Hall Costumes
go to Masquerade Check-In
Hotels
Westin main number: 617-532-4600
Renaissance main number: 617-338-4111
Information Desk
Fridaynoon–11pm
Sat/Sun9am–9pm
Monday9am–1pm
Internet Access
Wireless Only
In Lobby—use ‘WestinBostonLobby’ (no password)
In Guest Rooms—Password: arisia2016
Lost and Found
Hotel Front Desk
Go to Registration for lost badges.
Masquerade
Grand Ballroom AB (1W)
Sunday
8pm (doors open at 7pm)
Check-In
Friday 4pm–9pm
Saturday10am–5pm
Sunday10am–noon
Tech Rehearsals
Grand Ballroom B (1W)
Saturday9am–2pm
Sunday2:45pm–6pm
Green Room (adults)
Grand Ballroom DE (1W)
Sunday
6:30pm–½ hour after Awards
Green Room (Kamikaze Kids)
Grand Ballroom C (1W)
Sunday7pm–9pm
Ribbon & CD pickup
Masq Show and Tell
Monday11:30am
Newsletter
Frost (3W)
Mail to [email protected] or submit at Info Desk or Ops.
Operations (Con Ops)
Stone (2W)
Fri–Mon
8am–midnight (Monday until 7pm)
Hotel phone 617-502-2238 (x2238), cell/text 617-652-1785
Parking
Hotel Garage: Self-parking $36/day, valet parking $46/day
Off Site: See http://www.arisia.org/parking
Party Room Block (Open Parties)
4th floor
Photo Booth
Fri–Mon
11am–6pm
Props, lighting, and assistance
Backdrop will be available all weekend.
Press Liaison
Check-In with Ops: Stone (2W)
Program Nexus
Executive Boardroom(3W)
Friday3pm–10pm
Sat/Sun9am–8pm
Monday 9:30am–2pm
Hotel phone 617-502-4993 (x4993)
Quiet Room
401
Friday4pm–8pm
Sat/Sun10am–8pm
Monday10am–2pm
Registration
Friday
3pm–11pm ($20)
Sat/Sun
9am–8pm ($45/30)
Monday
9:30am–2pm ($10)
Lost badges $5 (once only, after that full price)
Arisia 2017 memberships available starting Sunday noon.
Swimming Pool
Mezzanine Level (3W)
Fri–Mon
8am–3am (special convention hours)
Team Arisia Headquarters (Volunteers)
Quincy (2W)
Fridaynoon–midnight
Sat/Sun9am–midnight
Monday9am–4pm
Hotel phone 617-502-4525 (x4525)
Teen Lounge (Ages 13–19 only)
466/467
Friday4pm–10pm
Sat/Sun10am–10pm
Monday10am–noon
The Watch (Security)
Stone (2W)
Hotel phone 617-502-2252 (x2252), cell/text 617-858-9364
Tiptree Bakesale
Galleria Foyer (1E)
Saturday
10am until sold out
Video Room
Revere (2W)
4
FEATURED PANELS & EVENTS
FRIDAY
4
5:00pm Bouncy Castle
Grand A (1W)
24 6:00pm Showcase Concert
Grand CD (1W)
27 7:00pm Introduction to Arisia
Alcott (3W)
49 8:00pm Mrs. Hawking: A Steampunk Play
Grand B (1W)
70 9:30pm Improbable Research and the Ig Nobel Prizes
Grand CD (1W)
85 10:35pm Silent Movie: Wings
Otis (2W)
92 11:30pm Crackup: Comics & Comics @ The Con Grand CD (1W)
93 12:00am Rocky Horror: 40 Years of Antici...pationGrand B (1W)
SATURDAY
1078:00am Bouncy Castle
Grand CD (1W)
12110:00amAGoH Demo: Wood Turning (Making Rockets)
Faneuil (3W)
14911:30am Convention Feedback Saturday Session Alcott (3W)
15311:30am AGoH Demo: Intro to Multi-Center/Axis Turning
Faneuil (3W)
1711:00pm Pablo Wants to do a Thing
Adams (3W)
1952:00pm The Princess Bride
Grand CD (1W)
2364:00pm Mrs. Hawking: A Steampunk Play
Grand B (1W)
2374:00pm John Scalzi Reading
Grand CD (1W)
2606:30pm Geeky Bellydance Show
Grand B (1W)
2847:00pm Stranger Ways and Murder Ballads
Grand CD (1W)
31810:00pmPMRP Presents Gender-Swapped “Journey to Babel”
Grand B (1W)
33312:00am Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
Grand B (1W)
3341:00am Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Once More With Feeling
Grand B (1W)
SUNDAY
3549:00am Indie Games Expo
Grand A (1W)
40512:30pm LARP—Muppet Purgatory
Grand CD (1W)
4111:00pm Arisia Lightning Talks
Burroughs (3E)
4271:00pm Vivat Regina: Mrs. Hawking Part Two
Grand B (1W)
4352:30pm Arisia Corporate Meeting
Douglas (3W)
4584:00pm AGoH Demo: Decorating Surfaces
Douglas (3W)
4744:00pm John Scalzi Book Signing
Grand Prefunction (1W)
4754:00pm Bouncy Castle
Grand A (1W)
5218:00pm Masquerade
Grand B (1W)
MONDAY
59210:00am Bouncy Castle
Grand A (1W)
6292:30pm Convention Feedback Monday SessionBurroughs (3E)
SCHEDULE BY AREA 5
Anime
2
Assassination Classroom
9
Anime/Manga: Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That
94
Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon?
103
Plastic Memories
141
Super Robot Anime
146
Attack on Titan
154
Anime Cons: Behind the Scenes
173
Clamp: The Good, The Bad, and The Strange
199
The Anime “List”
265
Anime “Back in My Day”
295
Best Manga Series That Don’t Have an Anime
298
“Free!” and “Free! Eternal Summer”
346
“Noragami” and “Noragami Aragoto”
362
Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon
385
Superheroes of Japan
404
8th Man: Armored Man
407
Ultraman, Power Rangers & the World of Tokusatsu
433
What’s New in Anime
472
Lost in Translation
494
Horror Manga!
496
One Punch Man
551
Prison School
562Redline
564
Kamisama Kiss
576
Anime 101: My Kid is Watching What?
594Overlord
600
If You Like X, You May Like Y (Anime)
ArisiaTV
5Hellboy
43
Snow White and the Huntsman
71
Improbable Research and the Ig Nobel Prizes
87Unbreakable
97
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
99
Hogfather (part 1)
101
Hogfather (part 2)
104
Dr. Horrible – The Commentary!
106
Classic cartoons
116Coraline
145
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
169
Seven Samurai
239
Mrs. Hawking: A Steampunk Play
258
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
262
Geeky Bellydance Show
302
Neverwhere (Part 1)
319
PMRP: “Journey to Babel”
329
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
336
Neverwhere (Part 2)
337
Neverwhere (Part 3)
338
Neverwhere (Part 4)
339
Neverwhere (Part 5)
341
Neverwhere (Part 6)
342
Cat-Women of the Moon
344
Grimm’s Snow White
347
Classic cartoons
356
Star Wars: A New Hope
384
The Iron Giant
428
Vivat Regina: Mrs. Hawking Part Two
455
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
480
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
518
Why Man Creates
522Masquerade
556
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
560
Masquerade rerun
565
The Way Things Go
566
Classic cartoons
572
A Day at the Races
6
SCHEDULE BY AREA
595
Hidden Fortress
Art & Maker
7
64
72
75
89
109
124
132
157
162
176
197
201
206
226
249
257
270
278
292
306
324
350
361
363
379
386
388
390
393
412
436
438
465
516
525
532
538
590
620
626
Arduino For Beginners
Teasecraft Kinky Maker Meetup: Meet & Greet
3D Printing Advances and Flops
Soldering 101
Chainmail 102: Byzantine Weave
Make a Beaded Talisman Pouch
Chainmail 101: European 4 in 1 Weave
Art Show Docent Tour: How Framing Changes Art
LED Workshop
The Infamous Bad Book Covers Panel
Block Printing
How to Go Pro as a Maker
Circuit Bending
Tactile Tour of the Art Show
GoH Tour of the Art Show
Origami: The Art of Paperfolding
Handling Your Online Image As an Artist
Soldering 101 (Run #2)
Mobility Tour of the Art Show
Chainmail 101: European 4 in 1 Weave (run 2)
Kids Track Crafts for Adults
Figure Drawing: Cosplay Edition
Chainmail For Breakfast
Knitting 101/102/201
Basic Leatherworking Workshop
Makerspaces, Tech Incubators, and You
Beyond Arduino: Bigger and Better Electronics
Make Your Own Education
Block Printing (run #2)
Art Show Directors’ Docent Tour
Tiny Hats & Fascinators
Foodcraft: How Science Can Reinvent Your Kitchen
Chainmail 102: Byzantine Weave (run #2)
Art Show Auction Ends
Business Costs of Pro Making
Designing Things That Don’t Exist
Photographing Costumes and Conventions
Home Depot in the Bedroom
Wearable Electronics
Crafting Spirits: Home Brewing and Distilling
Shipping Art to a Convention
Comics
28
52
123
163
190
200
220
246
283
288
296
317
380
398
410
446
501
523
599
Fantastic Four: What the FF is Going On?
Supergods: Superheroes as Modern Pantheon
Doing It For Themselves: Comics From One Creator
The Best Manga Ever!
Legacy or Curse: Representation That Matters
Wonder Woman: 75 Years of Fighting War With Love
Everybody vs. Everyone!
Comics in 2015: Highs, Lows and “Mehs”
Haus De Fraction: Milkfed Criminal Masterminds
Captain America at 75
Men In Comics
Multiversity: The Draw of “Elseworlds”
DC Comics 1985 to 1995: A Decade of Epic Change
The Boston Comics Round Table
Image Comics: What Can’t They Do?!
Comics Creator Meetup: Find A Collaborator!
Evolution of the Super Hero
The Silent Hand: Hollywood & The Big Two
Kickstart my Art! Kickstarter and Patreon
SCHEDULE BY AREA 7
Communities
8
10
32
54
80
81
91
108
189
213
234
243
256
282
290
305
325
349
409
422
459
462
481
490
492
500
505
515
526
546
547
548
574
598
604
612
624
The Autism Community
Shabbat Services
The Ephemeral City
Diversity and Inclusion
Introduction to BDSM
Navigating Non-Monogamy
Your Kink is OK!
Saturday Morning Prayer
Transgender Fen
Coming Out
Polyamory in Theory and Practice
Teen Unconference
Flirt Like a Pro
Introduction to Asexuality
Teen Unconference
The Next Steps in BDSM
Fun With Rope
Sunday Morning Prayer
Building a Polyamorous Home
Addressing Sexual Harassment in Our Communities
Being a Sex-Positive Parent
Impostor Syndrome Workshop—Sunday
Genderqueer and Genderfluid Fen
Teen Unconference
Why Do We Cheat?
Polyamory: When the Sh*t Hits the Fan
Relationship Basics
Feminism: What It Is, What It’s Not
Teen Unconference
Let’s (Actually) Talk About Sex
Introduction to Power Exchange
Blurring The Lines: Paganism and Popular Culture
Polyamory in Science Fiction
Teen Unconference
Impostor Syndrome Workshop—Monday
Race and Identity Issues in SF
Disability and Kink
Con Tech
23
Learn/Assist With Shooting a Live TV Show
ConComm
149
435
629
Convention Feedback Saturday Session
Arisia Corporate Meeting
Convention Feedback Monday Session
Costuming
20
Costuming on a Budget
42
Masquerade Basics
53
It’s Good to be Bad
139
Playing Well with Others—Costuming for Groups
151
Clothing Modification
172
Historical Accuracy in Costuming
198
Hair Solutions for Costumers
218
Ladies and Gentlemen’s Regency Costuming
244
Machine Sewing Basics
267Steampunked!
289
Practical Considerations for Costumers
348
Miss Lizzy’s Traveling Historical Fashion Show
357
Basic Stage Makeup
360
Help! My Hobby has Gone Mainstream
387
Northern Lights Costumers’ Guild Meet-up
408
Using, Making, and Modifying Sewing Patterns
434
Cross-Cultural Costuming
583
Understanding Eras of Historic Dress
602
Masquerade Show and Tell
8
SCHEDULE BY AREA
Fan Interest
11
57
73
83
120
152
174
222
233
303
304
315
328
411
456
483
487
540
575
610
622
631
For Pity’s Sake, Just Ask Your Question
The Mainstreaming of Fandom
Trains and SF/F
Films from NaSFiC
Atheist/Theist Dialog
I Wouldn’t Run Unless Zombies Were Chasing Me...
Atheism and Morality
Panel in the Pool—What is the Future of Water?
The Appeal of Sherlock Holmes
Rockets & Lasers & Space Adventures!
The Lack of Trans* Relationships in Star Trek
The Shadow War of the Night Dragons
Mark Does Stuff: Late Night Smut Reading!
Arisia Lightning Talks
A Fannish Guide to Boston
iPhone vs. Android: No Holds Barred
Your Voice: Putting it Out There
Who’s on First (Contact): SF/F and Baseball
Feats of Memorization
Being the Hero Sucks!
I Hate the Hero
A Good Cry
Fast Track
16
Open Play Time
110
Kids’ Tour of the Art Show
111
Geeky Play Date—Saturday Morning
135
Make Your Own Wings
136
Open Discussion Group: Movies
137
Alyssa Yeager Fast Track Concert
138
Swords of Chivalry 1
183
Kids Crafts with Maker Parents
184
Short Story Contest
185
Learn a Bit of Karate
186
Kamikaze Costuming
208
An Introduction to Magic: The Gathering
209Spoon-A-Pults
210
Magic Show
228
Fun with Legos
229
Duct Tape Roses
230
All About Poi
231
Dern Grim Bedtime Tales & Other Stories
352
Geeky Play Date—Sunday Morning
373
Cartooning & Comic Creating
374
Science Experiments
375
376
Princesses & Princes Playdate
418
Balloon Cars
419
Beyond Hogwarts: A Young Fan’s Reading List
420
I’ve Got All the Balls in the Air, Now What?
421
Kamikaze Costuming: Props & Accessories
447
Papercraft Workshop
448
Learn to Knit
449
Improv Theater Games For Kids
467
Mask Making
468
Fun With Card Games
469
Classic Playground Games
491
NERF Gun War
569
Geeky Play Date—Monday Morning
584
Quilting Basics
585
What Do You Mean, 10 and Up?
586
Children’s Filk Concert
587
609
Collectible Card Games
SCHEDULE BY AREA 9
Film and Video
3
A Boy And His Dog
22
Robinson Crusoe on Mars
25
High Treason
46
Sneak Peeks
48
The Critic
51
Jupiter Ascending
63
The Martian
85
Silent Movie: Wings
86
Liza The Fox Fairy
95
The Final Girls
98
The Machine
100Listening
102
Atlas Shrugged Part 1
105
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court
113Antboy
114
Three Days of the Condor
134Ant-Man
147
The Invaders
166
Outer Limits: The Mutant
167
Sherlock Holmes
181
Get Smart
191
Koseidon (in Japanese)
193Fail-Safe
194
The Man Who Saved The World
216
About Time
240
Jonny Quest: Werewolf of the Timberland
241
A Boy And His Dog
259
Secret of the Incas
263
Mad Max: Fury Road
286Tomorrowland
300K-Pax
320
The Lovers
321
Bad Film: They Saved Hitler’s Brain
331
Call Girl Of Cthulhu
335Heartless
340Teeth
343Proxima
345Orlando
351
Dinosaur Island
353
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
372
Prisoner of Zenda
401
The Princess Bride
416
Fantastic Four
429
This Week in Brit TV
430
ST:TOS: Spock’s Brain
445
Night of the Comet
477Quest
479
Classic Trailer Park
497
Britain’s Real Monarch
498
Jupiter Ascending (second showing)
499Automata
533
Lupin the Third
534
K-Pax (second showing)
549Predestination
550
Dirty Movie: Girls of the Night
557
The Sticky Fingers of Time
559
Bloodsucking Bastards
561
Only Lovers Left Alive
563
Forbidden Empire
567
The Snow Queen 2
568
Thunderbirds Are Go
570
Audience Choice Film
573
The Little Prince
597
Coming Attractions 2016
10
SCHEDULE BY AREA
Gaming
6
29
66
142
160
170
196
221
247
264
287
473
482
495
502
524
588
601
40 Years of Interactive Fiction
Games and Representation
Making a Video Game 101
RPG Gaming: Rails vs. Sandbox
Cards Against Humanity, Irony, and Privilege
Metroid and Samus at 30
Best. Video Game. EVER!!!
Video Games as Art
The Year in LARP
Does the Real World Belong in Games?
The Course of Sid Meier’s Civilization
Beyond Dice and Hit Points
Introduction to Megagames
Indie Games Growing Pains
Masculinity and Femininity: Gender in Gaming
Worldbuilding for Games
Mysteries in Games
Games to Gamers’ Hands: Kickstarter & Patreon
Gaming—Scheduled Games
12
Game with the Designers: slash
13
Groundhog Day (Rifts)
14Hanbi
33
Pathfinder Society: Sewer Dragons of Absalom
34
Pathfinder Society: Silent Tide
35
Dungeons & Dragons 4.0
36
D&D Adventurer’s League (5th Edition D&D)
37
Battle Merchants
44
LARP—Vampire (Mind’s Eye Society VTM:MET)
45
LARP—Nexus Elements Session 1
47Drawful
58
Play Games with the Designer: G.M.O.ooh!
59
Firefly: Tall Card
60
Viva La Revolution! (Paranoia—Mongoose)
61Tokaido
69Fibbage
76Chaosmos
96
LARP—Immortal Politics
112
LARP—Swords, Spells, and Puzzles! Oh My!
125
Kingdom Builder
126
Corruption of the Daleks (Doctor Who RPG)
127
Pathfinder Society: Black Waters
128
Pathfinder Society: Murder on the Silken Caravan
129
Pathfinder Society: The Consortium Compact
130
D&D Adventurer’s League: Harried in Hillsfar
131
Dungeons & Dragons 4.0
158
Space 1889: Red Sands (Savage Worlds)
165
Rock Band 4 Freeplay
177
Rocket League 2v2 Tournament
178
Kingmaker (Avalon Hill 1st ed. w/House Rules)
179
Sealed Deck (Magic: the Gathering)
180
Lords of Waterdeep
202
My Little Pony (TOON)
203
Pathfinder Society: School of Spirits
204
Pathfinder Society: Between the Lines
205
Pathfinder Society: The Confirmation
215
LARP—Kingdom Hearts: A Timeless Tale
224
Mario Kart 8
225
Race for the Galaxy
250
Firefly: Shiny Dice
251
Ogre Designer’s Edition
252
House of Madness (Hackmaster)
271
WWE 2K16 Extreme Rules Tournament
272
Sails of Glory
273
Booster Draft (Magic: the Gathering)
274
Cuckoo for Cthulhu (Call of Cthulhu)
275
Pathfinder: Forbidden Furnace of Forgotten Koor
SCHEDULE BY AREA 11
276
Pathfinder Society: The Penumbral Accords
277
Pathfinder Society: True Dragons of Absalom
285
299Drawful
308
LARP—FAROS: Minds of Madness
309
Play Games w/ the Designer: Mobile Frame Zero
310Fibbage
311
Classic Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
312
The Great Dalmuti
326
Game with the Designer: AEGIS Combining Robots
332
LARP—Reunited (CHRONOS Ex Arcana)
354
Indie Games Expo
359
LARP—One Night in Bangkok
364
Shattered Reality (D&D 5th Edition, Modern)
365
Band of Bothers: Jailbreak! (Heroes Unlimited)
366
The Heart of the Mountain (D&D 3.5)
367
Pathfinder Society: The Merchant’s Wake
368
Pathfinder Society: Night March of Kalkamedes
369
D&D Adventurer’s League: Harried in Hillsfar
370
Tenchi Muyo
391
Pandemic (with On the Brink)
392
Press Your Farkle
402
Rock Band 4 Freeplay
405
LARP—Muppet Purgatory
413
Super Smash Bros Doubles Tournament
414
Magic: the Gathering (Limited)
415
Red Dragon Inn—Learn to Play
439
Super Dungeon Explore: Forgotten King
440
Forsaken on the Force (Werewolf the Forsaken)
441
Free Play Modern (Magic: the Gathering)
442
Pathfinder Society: Day of the Demon
443
Pathfinder Society: Frostfur Captives
444
Pathfinder Society: Tapestry’s Toil
463
Super Smash Bros Singles Tournament
464
Firefly, the Board Game
478
LARP—Mad Science Funding Council
488
Power Grid
489
Dungeonton Abbey (D&D 5E/Downton Abbey)
506
Games w/ Designers: Battleground Fantasy Warfare
507
Ultra Street Fighter IV Tournament
508
Hansa Teutonica
509
Pathfinder Society: Valley of the Veiled Flame
510
Pathfinder Society: The Cyphermage Dilemma
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LARP—All Bets Are Off (Werewolf MET)
535Fibbage
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NERF Gun War: Young at Heart
541
Play Games w/ the Designer: Mobile Frame Zero
542Drawful
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Beautiful Senshi Hearts (Powered b/t Apocalypse)
544
Roll The Dice
552
Arkham Horror: A Night Of Mayhem
553
Roll The Dice
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Roll The Dice
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Pathfinder Society: The Overflow Archives
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D&D Adventurer’s League (5th Edition D&D)
582
MoonQuake Escape
596
605Istanbul
606
Red Dragon Inn—Tournament
607Agricola
615Drawful
Guests of Honor
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Introduction to Arisia
AGoH Demo: Wood Turning (Making Rockets)
AGoH Demo: Intro to Multi-Center/Axis Turning
Pablo Wants to do a Thing
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John Scalzi Reading
AGoH Demo: Decorating Surfaces
John Scalzi Book Signing
Literature
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Thrown with Great Force:Classics We Won’t Finish
Genre Fiction in Translation
How Lord of the Rings Stunted Fantasy’s Growth
The Future of Mars
Wait, That’s Not in the Sci-Fi Section!
The Founding Mothers of SF/F
How to Write a Fight Scene
Nonstandard Paths to Magic
Cinematic Writing and SF/F
Shifting the Language of SF
Lovecraftian Intimacy: Body Horror & Mind Melds
Genderfluidity and Queerness in Genre
Cultural Assumptions in SF/F
Welcome to the Underworld
The Ridiculous SF Premise
The Drowning World
Arisia Book Club: Reading the Hugos & Nebulas
Headcanon and SF/F
The Bible as Fantasy Literature
Themes of Afrofuturism in SF
In Which the Author Has Run Out of F!?ks to Give
Pratchett and His Death
Lesser Known Tropes v. Women in SF/F
Surviving Manliness: Detoxifying Masculinity
The Future of Disability in Literature
Read All the Things!
Speculative Poetry is Awesome
NESFA Reading Circle
The End of All Things: Sociology and Eschatology
The Story Within the Story
Media
17Supergirl!
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Guilty Pleasures: The Fast And The Furious
21
Film Room Backstage Tour
39
I Live, I Die, I Live Again! Mad Max: Fury Road
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Halt And Catch Fire
118
Movie Year in Review
150
That’s How You Get Ants: The Archer Panel
156
Star Trek at 50!
211
TV Year in Review—Sci-Fi & Superhero Edition
214
Arisia Fixes Hollywood
232
TV Year in Review—Fantasy & Horror Edition
254
The Walking Dead: Now With Twice As Many Undead
281
The Impossible Girl: Clara’s Run as Companion
294
Jurassic World: The Dinosaurs are Back!
378
The DC TV Universe: Flash, Arrow, and Beyond!
389
Steven Universe: We’ll Always Find a Way
424
Marvel Cinematic and TV Universe, 2016 Edition
425
Arisia Curmudgeon Panel 2: Curmudgeon Harder!
452
Doctor Who: State of the Doctor 2016
453
Holy Golden Anniversary, Batman! 50 Campy Years
471
Beauty and the Beast at 25
493
Star Wars: It’s Back!
513
Remembering Leonard Nimoy
527
The Hunger Games
531
Black Chick Watching
589
C’mon Grab Your Friends: An Adventure Time Panel
591
Inside Out: Pixar Gets Smart
613
Terminator: Is There any Hope for Salvation?
618
Game Of Thrones: Emmy-Winning Fantasy!
625
Gravity Falls
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Meet-Ups
15
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330
381
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426
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503
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Arisia First Night Social
ConBuddy Connection
Kaleidoscope Gathering: PoC Social & Safe Space
Midnight Maker Crafting Social
Indie Tabletop/RPG/LARP
Queer Gamers
Indie Game Designers and Developers
Women Programmers in Game Development
Star Wars Meetup: Spoilers Allowed
Mosaic MeetUp: PoC & Allies Gathering
F.A.B.R.I.C Meet-up
Music
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Showcase Concert
Funny Songs [sing-along]
Open Singing [song circle]
Singing into the Night [song circle]
Rousing Chorus Songs [song circle]
Singing in the Pool [song circle]
The Centered Breath [workshop]
Intro to Filk [sing-along]
Traditional Ballad Bingo [song circle]
Rounds & Other Voice Braidings [sing-along]
Open Mic [concert]
Beginning Voice [workshop]
Bawdy Songs [song circle]
Gospel Sing [song circle]
The Shallow End [song circle]
Best of Filk: Old and New [sing-along]
Chantey Sing [song circle]
Songs of Drink [song circle]
Doom, Gloom, and Despondency [competition]
The Strong Sound [workshop]
Songs of Science [song circle]
Music Track Debrief
Dead Dog Open Filk [song circle]
Readings
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122
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539
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A Special Hour with Ken Liu
Strange Horizons Reading
Nonfiction Reading
Circlet Press Reading
Fantasy Reading
Broad Universe Rapid-Fire Reading
Fan Fic Reading
Science Fiction Reading
Fantasy Reading
Science
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Why Human Spaceflight?
Year Without a Summer: 200 Years Ago to Today
Artificial Intelligence—Science Fact & Fiction
Popular Logical Fallacies
How To Do Cryptography
Psychology: What Do We Actually Know?
The Challenger Disaster: 30 Years Ago
What is Big Data Really?
NASA Documentary Films
The Technology of Star Trek
The Year in Bad Science!
Science Year in Review
How We Learn
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Theater
143
Masquerade Rehearsal
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Masquerade Rehearsal
521Masquerade
Trackless events
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Bouncy Castle
Gaslamp Assault of Arms
Contra Dance
Lightsaber Combat of the Sword Masters
Improbable Research and the Ig Nobel Prizes
Ship it Like FedExxx
Drum Circle
Bluesy Fusion Dance
Crackup: Comics & Comics @ The Con
Rocky Horror: 40 Years of Antici...pation
Bouncy Castle
Queer and Body Positive Yoga
Salem Zouaves: Civil War Musket & Bayonet Drill
Salem Zouaves: Civil War Swords & Sabers
Family Friendly Renaissance Dance
Unholy Masquerade, a Cheesy Vampire Ball
The Princess Bride
En Garde! SCA Rapier Fencing Demo
SCA Renaissance Dance
Geeky Bellydance Show
Walk the Labyrinth
Stranger Ways and Murder Ballads
Game of Thrones Gets Everything Wrong
Ship it Like FedExxx
PMRP Presents Gender-Swapped “Journey to Babel”
Harry Potter Wand Dueling Workshop
Valhalla Club Dance
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Once More With Feeling
Hung Over Yoga
Martial Arts of “A Game of Thrones”
Walk the Labyrinth
Swordswomen Through the Ages
The Cutting Truth of the Sword
Vivat Regina: Mrs. Hawking Part Two
Bouncy Castle
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Dance
Swing Dance
Techno-Contra Dance
A Timey-Wimey Dance
Queer and Body Positive Yoga
Bouncy Castle
Fighting with Swords!
Teen Sword Fighting
Writing
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Playing in Other People’s Sandboxes
Constructing Languages
Co-ops: Writers & Artists Unite for (Non) Profit
My Friend Wrote a Book, Do I Have to Buy It?
Writing For Performance
Character Interactions
Complexities of Voice
Self-Publishing 101: Fiction, Non-Fiction & RPGs
Everything I Say is a Lie
Writing and Racial Identity
Worldbuilding with the Soft Sciences
Pulling the Emotional Strings
Humor in Writing
Don’t Quit Your Day Job
 FRIDAY 15
All panels are 75 minutes unless marked otherwise.
4:00pm FRIDAY
1
A Special Hour with Ken Liu
Alcott (3W)
r Ken Liu will read a selection from his short fiction, novel, & translations, interspersed with talking about the books & answering
any questions. Ken is an award-winning author & translator of
speculative fiction. His debut novel, The Grace of Kings, the first
in a silkpunk epic fantasy series, was published in April 2015. His
Chinese to English translation of The Three-Body Problem, by Liu
Cixin, won the 2015 Hugo Award for Best Novel, the first translated novel to ever receive that honor. Ken Liu (m)
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Assassination Classroom (8hr 30min)
Griffin (3E)
a “Assassination Classroom” is a Japanese manga series written
and illustrated by Yusei Matsui. The series began serialization
Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in 2012. The series
follows the daily lives of an extremely powerful octopus-like
alien teacher and his students dedicated to the task of assassinating him to prevent Earth from being destroyed. (1st Season, 22
episodes)
3
A Boy And His Dog (1hr 31min)
Otis (2W)
f A boy and his telepathic dog seek food and sex in a post-apocalyptic desert until they encounter an underground society where
the ways of Middle America are kept in a strange and distorted
fashion. Based on a Harlan Ellison story, this was one of Don
Johnson’s first starring roles. In 16mm. 1975, R.
5:00pm
4
Bouncy Castle (1hr 30min)
Grand A (1W)
Let’s Bounce! Stop by to enjoy a 3-minute bounce in your choice
of inflatable castle or inflatable rocket ship. There will be an
opportunity to secure your belongings, but please check at the
door to get an idea of what costume/outfit pieces may damage the
inflatable structure. Each bounce house holds up to 4 adults or 8
children, so bring your friends.
5Hellboy (2hr 1min)
ArisiaTV
t A demon, raised from infancy after being conjured by and rescued from the Nazis, grows up to become a defender against the
forces of darkness. 2004, PG-13
5:30pm
6
40 Years of Interactive Fiction
Alcott (3W)
Since Colossal Cave Adventure’s release in 1976, text adventures
and interactive fiction have been an important part of gaming.
Now with tools like Twine and Inform 7, the genre is being put
into more hands and pushed in new directions. Panelists will
look at the text adventures of old and tell us where interactive
fiction is going. John G. McDaid, Caelyn Sandel, Rebecca Slitt,
Carolyn VanEseltine
7
Arduino For Beginners
Adams (3W)
Arduino is a popular, open-source, single-board microcontroller
designed to make the process of using electronics in multidisciplinary projects more accessible. Interested in Arduino, but not
sure where to start? This panel will introduce you to the basic
concepts, give you ideas for future projects, and tell you where
to go to learn more. Andrew Anselmo (m), Shirley Dulcey, Kevin
Osborn
8
The Autism Community
Bulfinch (3W)
What is autism, and what is an autism self-advocate? Learn about
Autism Spectrum Disorders and why they may affect more of
fandom than you think. We will also talk about autism activism,
current social and political issues affecting autistic people, and
the connection between autism and other disability communities. Aimee Yermish (m), Leo d’Entremont, A.J. Odasso, David G.
Shaw
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Anime/Manga: Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That Douglas (3W)
Are you terrified of starting a series like Bleach or One Piece when
you see the multitude of volumes sitting on the bookstore shelf?
Never fear—whether you are busy with work, kids, or just can’t
fathom starting a series the creator hasn’t finished in 10 years,
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we’ll talk about some anime and manga options that you can finish in days or weeks, not years. Morgana Santilli (m), Hanna Lee
Rubin Abramowitz, Zachary Clemente
10 Shabbat Services
Faneuil (3W)
Sponsored by CHABAD of Mars* and in conjunction with the
Tremont Street Shul/Temple Beth Shalom, Cambridge, MA:
Egalitarian Kabbalat Shabbat (Friday Night) Services at Arisia.
All in Hebrew (prayerbooks with transliterations provided) Lots
of Singing! All are welcome! Kids welcome too. A quick kiddush
and shared challah will be provided immediately after the service. *The CHavurah Acting to Bring Arisia Davening. Not affiliated with Chabad Lubavitch.
11 For Pity’s Sake, Just Ask Your Question
Burroughs (3E)
We’ve all been to that panel. We’ve probably all been that person.
What’s the difference between someone who is truly awkward
and doesn’t understand what they’re doing, and someone who
totally understands and wants to be the center of attention as
long as possible? At what point does the moderator need to step
in and politely guide the question to its end? But primarily, what
am I, as a fan, doing that drags a panel down, and what can I do
to recognize and alleviate that kind of thing? Michelle Wexelblat (m), Woodrow Hill, Meredith Schwartz, Hildy Silverman, Eric
Zuckerman
12 Game with the Designers: slash (2hr 45min) Independence (3E)
g slash: romance without boundaries is a card-based party game
in which players compete to create the best romantic fan fiction
pairing using their favorite characters from pop culture, history,
and literature. Each round, a matchmaker judges the best pairing, but players can sway the crowd if their choice didn’t win the
round! Glenn Given (m), Daniel Brian, Meg McGinley
13 Groundhog Day (Rifts) (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g Set in the post-apocalyptic world of Rifts, you and your companions will travel to the ruins of a North American pre-Rifts city
to retrieve an important artifact. Sounds like a straight-forward
task, but things are never that simple on Rifts Earth. Play as a
Juicer, a Glitterboy, a practitioner of magic, or one of several
other classic Rifts characters. Branden Loizides
14Hanbi (30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g Hanabi is a cooperative game for 2–5 players of all ages. The
players are collaboratively building a Japanese fireworks display.
You’re a team of pyrotechnicians that have mixed up all of your
carefully arranged fireworks moments before the show is to begin.
You must work together with your teammates to unscramble the
fireworks so the show can go on. Taylor Heffernan
15 Arisia First Night Social
Paine (2W)
So you’ve arrived at Arisia early. CONGRATULATIONS! Now
what? Don’t sit in your room waiting for the fun to start. Come
out and connect with old friends and make some new ones.
Attendees will have the option to participate in ice breakers and
compete in games for fun and exciting prizes.
16 Open Play Time (2hr)
Webster (2W)
k Meet other kids and the Fast Track crew as we warm up for the
weekend.
17Supergirl!
Marina 1 (2E)
Although not (as of yet) connected to the rest of the TV DC Universe, the new Supergirl show is both a hit, and a blast to watch.
We’ll talk about the first half-season of the show, what it means to
have a positive female hero on the small screen as a headliner, and
how the creators are reinterpreting a familiar mythos through an
amazing new lens. We’ll also discuss the verve Melissa Benoist
brings to the title role, and the dual roles played so well by Laura
Benanti. Gordon Linzner (m), Crystal Huff, Cassandra Lease,
Adam Lipkin, Sharon Sbarsky
18 Thrown with Great Force: Classics We Won’t Finish Marina 2 (2E)
This is a panel for all of you who didn’t finish LotR; everyone who
needed to self medicate through Infinite Jest, exiled Frankenstein
to the frozen wastes, or wanted to flush the Foundation. What
did you fail to finish, which ones do you feel guilty about not finishing, and which ones do not make you feel any twinge of guilt
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at all? Kate Nepveu (m), Mark L Amidon, Vikki Ciaffone, Debra
Doyle, Catt Kingsgrave-Ernstein, Ken Liu
19 Guilty Pleasures: The Fast And The Furious
Marina 3 (2E)
After appearing to be stalled (so to speak) post-Tokyo Drift,
the Fast And The Furious franchise has taken off over the last
decade to become a monstrous success. There are few guiltier
pleasures, but also few major action that regularly feature women
and people of color, and certainly few that get praised by the
likes by Roxane Gay. Let’s talk about what makes this at-times
ludicrous franchise work so well, from the cast to the amazing
action sequences. Terri Bruce (m), Victoria Janssen, Kris Pelletier,
Michael Toole
20 Costuming on a Budget
Marina 4 (2E)
Costuming can be an expensive hobby as the elements of a costume and the supplies needed to create them can add up quickly.
We’ll discuss how to get the most out of your dollar through the
use of inexpensive fabrics and notions, alternative techniques
or materials, and how to plan ahead so you can find time and
ways to save the most money. Many elements can be sourced
through thrift stores or even your own closet, and putting individual pieces to work in multiple costumes can help, too. Sarah
B Morrison (m), Julia Pugliese, Victoria Queeno, Danielle Souza,
Nightwing Whitehead
5:45pm
21 Film Room Backstage Tour (45min)
Otis (2W)
Arisia is the last con left in the country still running 35mm film,
and possibly the only event of any kind running 35mm outside
of a theatre environment. Come backstage and see sausage being
made and the many hundreds of hours of preparation and presentation work that go into every Arisia program. This is your last
chance!
6:00pm
22 Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1hr 50min)
Revere (2W)
v The blockbuster film of a lone astronaut stranded on Mars. 6.7
IMDB. 1964, PG.
23 Learn/Assist With Shooting a Live TV Show (1hr) Grand B (1W)
Learn to shoot a live TV show! ArisiaTV will be airing several
shows this year and we need you. Learn to operate studio cameras in a multi-camera set-up shooting a staged production, and
come back to shoot live productions later this evening and the
rest of the weekend. We will be shooting the Ig Nobel event,
Mrs. Hawking, Geeky Bellydance, and the Post Meridian Radio
Players. There are also opportunities to learn shading, technical
directing, and directing. Syd Weinstein
24 Showcase Concert (2hr)
Grand CD (1W)
i A special selection of five talented and accomplished out-of-town
performers who have never been featured at Arisia before! Come
hear: Alyssa Yeager’s hilarious and haunting original songs about
gaming, geekdom, and fantasy; Alan Whitbread’s traditional
songs and masterful concertina playing; Gwendolyn Grace’s
beautiful new songs inspired by traditional ballads; and original
material, both silly and serious, from poet/songwriter/storyteller Mark Bernstein and long-time filker David Weingart. Jeff
Keller (m), Mark Bernstein, Lee C. Hillman (Gwendolyn Grace),
David Weingart, Alan Whitbread, Alyssa Yeager
6:30pm
25 High Treason (1hr 30min)
Otis (2W)
f This 1929 film predicts the beginning of the second world war
in the futuristic world of 1950. A minor border crossing incident is enlarged by televisor propaganda into a conflict even
the World League of Peace with their vast network of dirigibles
and skyscrapers cannot prevent. This film is the British answer
to Metropolis and was a minor special effects miracle of its day.
Beautiful new restored 35mm print from the Library of Congress.
26 Gaslamp Assault of Arms (1hr 30min)
Grand A (1W)
s Characters in the perilous worlds of steampunk study a variety
of martial arts. Whether to fight off ruffians, or prepare for a
duel at dawn, the people of our world’s Victorian age did, too.
Experience the elegant weapons of a more civilized age as Dr. Ken
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Mondschein, Maître d’Armes Historique and his students from
Worcester Historical Swordsmanship present an exhibition of
authentic gaslamp martial arts, followed by a hands-on class on
how to fend off ruffians! Worcester Historical Swordsmanship
7:00pm
27 Introduction to Arisia
Alcott (3W)
Is this your first time at Arisia? Maybe your first time at a con?
Welcome! Our experienced panelists will give you tips on how to
get the most out of the con, on general con survival, and information on what to do and see that is special about Arisia. There
will be lots of time for questions, as everyone’s Arisia experience
is unique, and we want to make sure to cover the things most
important to you! Kris “Nchanter” Snyder (m), Venetia Charles,
Christopher Davis, James Meickle, Barbara A Woodward
28 Fantastic Four: What the FF is Going On?
Bulfinch (3W)
Once touted as “The World’s Greatest Comics Magazine”, Marvel’s Fantastic Four was the first family of comics for decades. But
going into 2016 we see the family broken apart with no core title
of their own and a movie franchise stuck in the dumps. Can this
iconic Silver Age family be saved? Or would time apart do them
some good? Bob Chipman (m), Kevin Cafferty, Glenn Hauman,
Dan Toland
29 Games and Representation
Douglas (3W)
With games visiting worlds beyond imagination, why do gamers who aren’t white, male, straight, and cis still struggle to
find a place in gaming communities? What can we do to make
our games and places more inclusive? Pablo Miguel Alberto
Vazquez (m), Heather Albano, Adria Kyne, Summer Plum, Victor
Raymond, Liz Salazar
30 Genre Fiction in Translation
Faneuil (3W)
Cixin Liu’s The Three-Body Problem, translated by Ken Liu, won
the Hugo for Best Novel. Clarkesworld’s recent foray into translating Chinese SF has brought some well deserved attention to
the vibrant body of stories in that country. Haikasoru has made
a name for itself translating works from Japanese, and Tor.com
has recently published SF stories translated from Spanish. What
possibilities do we see in translation of other cultures’ SF? How
might this change the landscape of the genre? Crystal Huff (m),
John Chu, Morgan Crooks, Ken Liu, Sarah Weintraub
31 Strange Horizons Reading
Hale (3W)
r Come listen to various staff members of Strange Horizons, the
weekly speculative fiction magazine, read from their own original
works. MJ Cunniff, Lila Garrott, A.J. Odasso, Sonya Taaffe
32 The Ephemeral City
Burroughs (3E)
Festivals like Burning Man, Pennsic, and Rainbow Gatherings
are huge annual events that bring together thousands of people
for a short period, creating entire cities with their own economy
and politics. What is the draw of a temporary society? What
experiences do these gatherings bring to the participants? How
do they challenge “mundane” society? And what are they really
like? Daniel Marsh (m), Melina M. Gunnett, Rachel Kory, Dr.
James Prego, Drew Van Zandt
33 Pathfinder Society: Sewer Dragons of Absalom (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g Absalom is Golarion’s busiest and most populous city, but one of
its largest populations goes largely unnoticed. You must venture
into the sewers beneath the City at the Center of the World to
stop the meddling dragons within from disrupting a vital Pathfinder Society operation. Ray Diaz
34 Pathfinder Society: Silent Tide (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g When strange reports of misty undead spread through Absalom, you and your fellow Pathfinders are dispatched to the halfdrowned district of Puddles. Notoriously rough, the drooling
addicts, flesh panderers, and quick-handed knifers of Puddles are
the least of your worries. The night’s tide brings with it an ancient
armada of some long-forgotten war and you are the only thing
between their mist-shrouded ghost fleet and Absalom’s utter
oblivion. Daniel Hennessey
 FRIDAY 19
35 Dungeons & Dragons 4.0 (6hr)
Harbor I (3E)
g Interested in playing D&D but can never get a group together?
Come on down and play some 4th edition D&D. Prior knowledge
of how to play is requested. There will be premade characters if
you do not have your own. Lvl 14–17. Kfir Wexelblat
36 D&D Adventurer’s League (5th Edition D&D) (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g Hey Wizard Games is running the D&D Adventurer’s League
“Rage of Demons” storyline throughout the con. Charles
Morgridge
37 Battle Merchants (1hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g Battle Merchants is a 2–4 player game about war profiteering in
a world of high fantasy. A yearlong battle has erupted between
orcs, hobgoblins, elves, and dwarves. The different armies require
weapons of various types, and the players represent arms dealers
competing for their business. Will you craft vorpal weapons that
win every time, or shoddy junk in hopes of repeat business? If you
like worker placement games, economic games, or Euro games in
general, you will enjoy this game. Taylor Heffernan
38 ConBuddy Connection
Paine (2W)
What’s your favorite area of Arisia Fandom? Maybe you need
someone to watch the Masquerade with or a few new friends to
cosplay with? Share your favorite new game? Or you just want
to see new faces. This meet-up is like speed datng but for con
friends. Your hosts will arrange a rotation around the room and
give pairs of people one minute to say what they’re looking forward to during Arisia. After 30–40 minutes of friendly “speed
dates”, mingle and exchange contact info.
39 I Live, I Die, I Live Again! Mad Max: Fury Road
Marina 1 (2E)
A sequel 30 years in the making that no one was demanding
became one of the most acclaimed films of 2015. Was Tom Hardy
a great replacement for Mel Gibson? Was the foregrounding of
Imperator Furiosa and a largely-female cast a genuinely feminist
act, or is the acclaim given to the movie a sign of how bleak genre
filmmaking has become for women? How does a movie in which
everyone is physically and/or emotionally scarred work as an
action film? And does the plot itself hold up, and does it matter?
JoSelle Vanderhooft (m), Randee Dawn, Joey Peters, Barbara M
Pugliese, Lauren M. Roy
40 Why Human Spaceflight?
Marina 2 (2E)
In a time when there are so many legitimate, pressing concerns
for humanity here on Earth, we often hear the question: “Why
spend so much money sending humans into space?” Let’s go
beyond the stock philosophical answers and get practical: energy,
food, water, climate, technology, and even socioeconomic concerns such as wealth disparity, all improved by space programs.
Tom Wysmuller (m), Terry Franklin, Jeff Hecht, Ken KingsgraveErnstein, Nalin Ratnayake
41 How Lord of the Rings Stunted Fantasy’s Growth Marina 3 (2E)
LotR’s shadow looms huge over fantasy. From the moment it
achieved its massive popularity, it’s had a stranglehold on the
genre. The diverse and weird pre-LotR fantasy landscape was
obliterated in favor of decades of Tolkien clones, and we’re only
barely beginning to see the genre recover now. Why did something so stilted, mediocre, sexist, and racist capture the public’s
imagination in such a fevered and intense way? What would fantasy look like today in a world where LotR never happened? Kate
Nepveu (m), Erik Amundsen, Shira Lipkin, Mark Oshiro
42 Masquerade Basics
Marina 4 (2E)
Whether you’re entering the masquerade or only just now thinking about it, we’ll cover what to expect from registration through
rehearsals, in the green room and after you’ve come off the stage.
We’ll cover such topics as how to prep audio and what’s expected
of documentation. Karen Purcell DVM (m), Gaia Eirich, James
Hinsey, Anastasia Holt, Sharon Sbarsky
7:15pm
43 Snow White and the Huntsman (2hr 7min)
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PG-13
7:30pm
44 LARP—Vampire (Mind’s Eye Society VTM:MET) (5hr) Adams (3W)
g Boston rose from the primordial woods, the jewel of the colony
of Massachusetts. It became a bastion for freedom, and then for
enlightenment. However, while the mortal world runs unchecked
and democracy reigns, the Camarilla and her Kindred still serve
the Prince of the city following what many believe are outdated
traditions. Many see the Sabbat as broken and the Prince free
from the machinations of Elders, but is that true? Or does Boston’s strict adherence to Tradition mask an uncertain base? Tyler
Brown (m)
45 LARP—Nexus Elements Session 1 (4hr)
Webster (2W)
g Lord Baron Rylan Shin of Ashling announces his engagement to
His Lady Astra Carthairen of Ashling. The holy rites will take
place in the Lord’s private temple at his newly acquired manor
house. The celebration of their great union will take place on
the island of Ashling in the grand town of Yestin. All who reside
within the Lord’s territory are welcome to pay homage to the couple at this time. Note: all weapons must be checked by The Watch
(Security) before the event. Dori Schendell (m), Bailey Schendell,
Kevin Schendell
7:50pm
46 Sneak Peeks (40min)
Revere (2W)
v Previews of this weekend’s video theater.
8:00pm
47Drawful (1hr)
Carlton (3E)
g The bizarre drawing game Drawful (3–8 players), where you draw
right there on your phone, tablet, or use our PS4.
48 The Critic (4min)
Otis (2W)
f An abstract avant-garde animated short with hilarious narration
by Mel Brooks. Presented in 16mm. 1963, NR.
49 Mrs. Hawking: A Steampunk Play (1hr 30min)
Grand B (1W)
e A steampunk play by Phoebe Roberts. London, 1880—When
Mary Stone accepts a job as housemaid to a fierce, brooding
society widow, she is drawn into Mrs. Hawking’s heroic crusade
as secret champion to society’s downtrodden ladies. Join us for
this Victorian action caper, and explore what would happen if
Sherlock Holmes were more like a lady Batman. More information at www.mrshawking.com. Phoebe Roberts, Chameleon’s Dish
Theatre
50 Contra Dance (2hr 15min)
Commonwealth (1W)
No experience or partner needed; all dances are called. Circle
right, swing your partner, say hello to your new neighbor, and
don’t forget to smile!
8:05pm
51 Jupiter Ascending (2hr 7min)
Otis (2W)
f An earthwoman in a dead-end job has a secret that not even she
knows, which leads to an extraordinary inheritance and a vast
adventure in space. Sure, the plot was cobbled together from the
ancient Greeks, but this is a good retelling and it’s visually beautiful. 2015, PG-13.
8:30pm
52 Supergods: Superheroes as Modern Pantheon
Alcott (3W)
Superheroes come from the sky, with impossible powers and
indelible promises. They show us the light in our darkest
moments, and remind us of how we would prefer to be treated. Is
it so wrong to imagine them as Gods? In this panel, we’ll explore
the idea of the Superhero as a modern interpretation of deities.
Alex Jarvis (m), Gillian Daniels, Ed Fuqua, Mehitbel Glenhaber,
Joey Peters
53 It’s Good to be Bad
Bulfinch (3W)
Let’s talk about the fine art of being the villain. Panelists will
talk about why they like to play the bad guy and answer your
questions on makeup tips, color schemes and more to help you
successfully create that striking villain costume of your dreams.
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Jennifer Old-d’Entremont (m), Anastasia Holt, Estevan Martinez,
Jamila Sisco, Danielle Souza
54 Diversity and Inclusion
Douglas (3W)
Arisia is a diverse community, and with that comes multiple
voices and potentially divergent perspectives and ideas. How
do we discuss multiple points of view—some of which may be
mutually exclusive or hard to hear—and make sure everyone gets
heard without resorting to the kinds of name-calling and divisiveness that often marks such discussions? Jaime Garmendia,
Mark Oshiro, Mink Rose, Hannah Simpson, Kris “Nchanter” Snyder, Pablo Miguel Alberto Vazquez
55 The Future of Mars
Faneuil (3W)
We grew up reading about Barsoom and the Mars of Wells and
Bradbury. Today, we’re finally exploring the reality of the red
planet. Where does our fictional treatment of Mars go from
here? Do we concentrate on the real possibilities opening up?
Or are there exciting and odd treatments we can imagine? Ken
Schneyer (m), Morgan Crooks, Jeff Hecht, Nalin Ratnayake, John
Scalzi
56 Playing in Other People’s Sandboxes
Hale (3W)
This discussion will explore the pleasure for both writers and
readers in augmenting pre-existing characters and universes.
Walter H. Hunt (m), William Frank, Elizabeth McCoy, Akiko Meigetsu, Cecilia Tan
57 The Mainstreaming of Fandom
Burroughs (3E)
For decades, science fiction was the passion of the few. Then
something unexpected happened: the classic outsider genres
became mainstream. Today everyone seems to be a fan, and
genre movies are making billions. Has the influx of fans helped
or hurt fandom in general and has anything been lost along the
way? Dennis McCunney (m), Susan de Guardiola, Vanessa Layne,
David Olsen
58 Play Games with the Designer: G.M.O.ooh! Independence (3E)
g You’re a combination Scientist, Inventor, Salesperson, CEO,
and Promoter trying to dominate the market and survive the
dystopian world of G.M.O.ooh! (www.LampoonTheSystem.com/
GMO) Real-life Genetically Modified Organisms are intermingled with bizarre, futuristic innovations to create the ultimate
party game. Players will require entrepreneurship, cunning, and
creativity to debate the merits of their Organisms and crush the
competition. You determine the shocking answers in G.M.O.ooh!
Jon Pawelko (m)
59 Firefly: Tall Card (1hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g Straight out of the Firefly ‘verse comes Firefly: Tall Card! With
rules and artwork inspired by the game played on Firefly, Tall
Card will make you feel like you’re a fellow crew member aboard
Serenity! The gameplay is similar to draw poker, but the suits are
inspired by Mah Jong tiles so the composition of the deck is very
different from a standard 52-card deck. Maya Dinerstein
60 Viva La Revolution! (Paranoia—Mongoose) (5hr) Harbor I (3E)
g The Revolution has come to Alpha Complex! The citizens are
revolting (but we knew that)! It’s the loyal forces of the Computer
against the Red Army, it’s clone against clone, it’s commie against
mutant against traitor, and it’s everybody against you! To survive
you’ll need all your treachery, doublethink, and guile. Be paranoid and keep your laser handy, comrade! Trust me, it’ll be fun.
Fun is mandatory. Matthew Timmins
61Tokaido (1hr)
Harbor I (3E)
g Tokaido is a game of vacationing in historical Japan for 2–5
players. The players are tourists making a pilgrimage along the
East Sea Road from Kyoto to Edo. Along the way they stop to see
natural panoramas, pray at temples, buy souvenirs, relax in hot
springs, and eat meals at inns. Each of these things earns players
points, and the player with the most points at the final destination wins. Taylor Heffernan
62 Funny Songs [sing-along]
Paine (2W)
i Sing along with some of the funniest songs (filk and otherwise) we
could find! Lyrics will be projected and leaders will play accompaniment so everyone can join in. Paul Estin (m), Nat Budin
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63 The Martian (2hr 25min)
Revere (2W)
v The blockbuster film of a lone astronaut stranded on Mars. “Science the **** out of Mars.” 8.2 IMDB. 2015, PG-13.
64 Teasecraft Kinky Maker Meetup: Meet & Greet
Marina 1 (2E)
Do you like making your own sex toys/BDSM equipment/costumes/other kinky and fun things? Come share your ideas and
projects with other crafters. Or come ask questions and get
inspired. Teasecraft is a meetup group for sex/kink-positive
makers and crafters. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your (a)
sexuality/orientation/gender/race or what materials you work
with. Kit Stubbs (m)
65 Year Without a Summer: 200 Years Ago to Today Marina 2 (2E)
In 1816, a massive volcanic eruption caused global temperatures
to cool by at least 1° Celsius, causing catastrophic climate change
temporarily. Snow fell in the northern hemisphere June, the cost
of produce increased exponentially, and famine and disease were
widespread. What does the Year Without a Summer mean for climatology and the science of climate change in 2016? Will technological advances protect us, or are we one major natural disaster
away from long-term tragedy? Ken Gale (m), Deborah Kaminski,
Julia Pilowsky, Stephen R Wilk, Tom Wysmuller
66 Making a Video Game 101
Marina 3 (2E)
How does a video game go from concept to code to finished
product? How is it marketed and distributed? Come talk with
people who’ve worked in the industry. Carolyn VanEseltine (m),
Breeze Grigas, Cassandra Lease, Caelyn Sandel, Christopher
Sheldon-Dante
67 Halt And Catch Fire
Marina 4 (2E)
After two seasons of the early PC age getting the “Mad Men”
treatment on AMC, let’s talk about why this show is on the air
now, how the old PC hacking community was different/similar
to today’s “digital natives”, and the choices involved in a show
that covers recent and living history. What are they getting right?
What are they getting wrong? And does the show affect how we
view contemporary technology? Andy Hicks (m), Shirley Dulcey,
Dr. James Prego, Sarah Smith
68 Lightsaber Combat of the Sword Masters (1hr 30min) Grand A (1W)
Many of the lightsaber techniques we see in the Star Wars movies
are based on Japanese and European sword traditions. Watch as
Boston Jedi presents a lightsaber demonstration based on historically accurate European swordplay and polearm techniques used
in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. After the demonstration,
we invite teens and adults to join us for a workshop in theatricalstyle lightsaber-combat techniques; choose whether to be a Jedi
or a Sith. May the Force be with you! Boston Jedi (m), CHEMAS
Group, David Leung, Mark J. Millman
9:00pm
69Fibbage (1hr)
Carlton (3E)
g The hilarious bluffing game Fibbage. Players can use provided
PS4, or their smartphone.
9:30pm
70 Improbable Research and the Ig Nobel Prizes (1hr 30min)
Grand CD (1W)
Highlights from Ig Nobel prize-winning studies and patents, presented in dramatic mini-readings by luminaries and experts (in
some field). The audience will have an opportunity to ask questions about the research presented—answers will be based on the
expertise of the presenters, who may have a different expertise
than the researchers. Improbable Research
71 Improbable Research and the Ig Nobel Prizes
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72 3D Printing Advances and Flops
Alcott (3W)
What’s the skinny on 3D printing advances? Where can I go to
print things, and what do I need to know to make my own stuff?
What’s been hailed as new and awesome, and what has been
taken to the dump? Phillip Hallam-Baker (m), James Bredt
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Trains and SF/F
Faneuil (3W)
Perhaps the most iconic development of the Industrial Revolution
was the steam locomotive, and science fiction and fantasy has
made great use of locomotives and trains throughout its history.
Whether the “lightning rail” of D&D’s Eberron setting or the
popularity of locomotives in steampunk, SF/F is no stranger to
the love affair and sense of wonder people have for trains. Come
“all aboard” with Arisia ’16, as we explore this phenomenon in the
realm of fantastic fiction! Dennis McCunney (m), James Macdonald, Daniel Miller
74 Nonfiction Reading
Hale (3W)
r Come listen to our panelists read a selection from their original
nonfiction works. Abby Hafer, Lizzie Stark
75 Soldering 101
Independence (3E)
Learn to solder by building a simple circuit that blinks. Limit
15, sign up in Program Nexus. Materials fee: $5 per participant.
Kevin Osborn (m), Drew Van Zandt
76Chaosmos (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g You are a covert alien operative on a secret mission to find the
Ovoid and control it when the universe collapses. Your most
potent weapon is your ability to bluff, misdirect and deceive.
Chaosmos is a hidden information strategy game where you
explore planets and gather weapons and equipment to find the
Ovoid and hide it from your opponents. You win the game if you
have the Ovoid card in your hand when the Chaos Clock reaches
zero. Kimberly Klimczuk
77 Open Singing [song circle]
Paine (2W)
i Come listen and/or make music in this unthemed song circle.
All types of music are welcome. Time permitting, everyone who
wishes to lead a song will have at least one opportunity to do so.
David Weingart (m), Beth Runnerwolf
78 Ship it Like FedExxx
Marina 1 (2E)
e Join the creators of the hit fanfic storytelling party game slash:
romance without boundaries as they present their favorite smut
and crackfics. Awkward and arousing erotica will be heard. Erotic
fan brackets with live scripting and illustration. Teddy Roosevelt!
Luna Lovegood! The Predator! Starbuck! Dr. Who! Godzilla! Daenerys! The Witch King of Angmar! Khan and Khaaaaan!!!!!!!! No
holes barred! Glenn Given (m), Daniel Brian, Meg McGinley
79 Wait, That’s Not in the Sci-Fi Section!
Marina 2 (2E)
A look at the NYT bestseller list clearly shows a lot of genre work
that isn’t being marketed as science fiction or fantasy. David
Mitchell has never been called an SF writer; Ben Winters has won
the Edgar Award for his SF, yet we don’t hear about him in genre
circles. The lack of labels can help these authors find mainstream
success, but how can we find out about genre work that’s not
marketed as such? Adam Lipkin (m), Mark W. Richards, David G.
Shaw, Walt Williams
80 Introduction to BDSM
Marina 3 (2E)
There are a lot of different ways to practice BDSM. How can you
get into it without getting in over your head? What can you do
to stay safe while experimenting and exploring your own limits?
We’ll go over a few do’s and, more importantly, don’ts of trying
BDSM. 18+ Only. Alex Newman (m), Adri, Leo d’Entremont,
Michelle Driscoll, Shana Fuqua
81 Navigating Non-Monogamy
Marina 4 (2E)
Let’s discuss the many forms of non-mongamy, from polyamory,
swinging, “monogamish”, open relationships, intentionally serial
monogamy, emotional non-monogamy, etc. How can people try
out relationship and partnering styles that work for them, including situations where one or more members of a relationship
prefer a different style than other member(s)? Ken KingsgraveErnstein (m), Melissa Kaplan, Shelley Marsh, James Meickle, Kim
Pinto
82 Drum Circle (4hr)
Grand A (1W)
This is an open Drum and Dance Circle. All are welcome—if you
have a drum, please bring it. You don’t need a drum to dance or
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babysitting, so please do not leave children unattended.
10:30pm
83 Films from NaSFiC (2min)
Otis (2W)
f This sarcastic and somewhat offensive film details all the wonders of the NaSFiC convention that you could have attended. In
16mm.
84 Bluesy Fusion Dance (3hr 50min)
Commonwealth (1W)
Come jam to an eclectic mix of downtempo music late into the
night. Danner will DJ great tunes to dance solo or with a partner,
and at the beginning Jan Marie will teach a framework of how to
add some bluesiness to the dancing you already know to create a
brand new fusion that’s your own. Danner, Jan Marie
10:35pm
85 Silent Movie: Wings (2hr)
Otis (2W)
f On the eve of World War I, two young men in love with the same
woman both become fighter pilots in the same unit. This film was
the first ever made to show aerial combat and was an enormous
technological advance when it came out, being the Star Wars of
its day. This film interested a tremendous number of young kids
in flying and was one of the greatest influences in recruiting for
the Air Corps years later. Even today the flying scenes are impressive. In 16mm with live organ accompaniment.
11:00pm
86 Liza The Fox Fairy (1hr 38min)
Revere (2W)
v A Hungarian woman haunted by a Japanese pop star ghost worries she is a cursed fox fairy. 7.8 IMDB. Subtitled musical fantasy.
2015, R.
11:15pm
87Unbreakable (1hr 46min)
ArisiaTV
t A man learns something extraordinary about himself after a devastating accident. 2000, PG-13.
11:30pm
88 Circlet Press Reading
Hale (3W)
r Author Cecilia Tan reads selections from her work. Cecilia Tan
89 Chainmail 102: Byzantine Weave
Independence (3E)
Learn to make this popular and easy jewelry pattern. We provide
a kit of rings and pliers to borrow. A sign-up sheet will be located
at the Program Nexus, or you can stop by before the workshop to
see if there’s room. This workshop is limited to 15 people. Materials fee: $5 per participant. Liz Cademy (m)
90 Singing into the Night [song circle] (5hr 45min)
Paine (2W)
i Open Singing descends into chaos. Music will continue as long as
people are interested. Ellen Kranzer (m), Elizabeth Birdsall
91 Your Kink is OK!
Marina 3 (2E)
No matter how outlandish someone’s proclivities are, there are
still things that they will find freaky about other people. Why is
it that some who engage in one unusual behavior look down on
another? We’ll discuss various activities and maybe discover that
“those people” aren’t quite as freaky as you might have thought
before. 18+ only. Mary Catelynn Cunningham (m), Genevieve
Iseult Eldredge, Jet Levy, Micah Schneider, Tikva (raycho)
92 Crackup: Comics & Comics @ The Con (1hr 30min)Grand CD (1W)
e Some of the funniest standups in Boston are coming at you for
one night only of geek-themed good times & hilarity. We’ll cap
it all off with an A/V tour of the random, ludicrous, & mystifying ephemera found while digging through thousands of vintage
comic book & pulp fiction back issues. Presented by Wes Hazard
(named 1 of 5 Boston Comics to Watch by the Boston Globe),
come on down for a wild & hilarious show. You’ll laugh as hard as
The Joker dancing in the pale moonlight, promise! Wes Hazard
12:00am SATURDAY
93 Rocky Horror: 40 Years of Antici...pation (2hr 30min)Grand B (1W)
e A kitschy musical about aliens, science, sex, love, and more fishnets than you can shake a candelabra at. Celebrate the cult classic’s milestone with us. Teseracte Players
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12:30am
94 Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? (5hr 15min) Griffin (3E)
a “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?” also known
as “DanMachi” aired in 2015. The story follows the exploits of
Bell Cranel, a 14-year-old adventurer under the goddess Hestia.
As the only member of the Hestia Familia, he works hard every
day in the dungeon to make ends meet. He looks up to Aiz Wallenstein, a famous swordswoman, and with whom he fell in love.
He is unaware that several other girls, develop affections towards
him; most notably Hestia herself. (13 episodes)
12:45am
95 The Final Girls (1hr 30min)
Revere (2W)
v Daughter of an Eighties Scream Queen finds herself trapped in
her mother’s film. Horror comedy. 2015, PG-13.
1:00am
96 LARP—Immortal Politics (3hr)
Webster (2W)
g In a world where people no longer believe in the things that go
bump in the night, those things must come together to decide
our future. What happens when one brings together a group of
ancient and powerful beings? Come play in the dangerous politics
of the immortals. Players will take on the roles of a diverse collection of ancient supernatural beings each with their own goals.
Note, All weapons must be checked by The Watch (Security)
before the event. Dori Schendell (m)
1:10am
97 Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1hr 26min)
ArisiaTV
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battler of vampires. This is the original movie. 1992, PG-13
2:15am
98 The Machine
Revere (2W)
v In an effort to construct a perfect android killing machines in a
war against China, UK scientists exceed their goal and create a
sentient cyborg. 2013, R.
2:45am
99 Hogfather (part 1) (1hr 35min)
ArisiaTV
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the Hogfather has gone missing, requiring Death to take his place
while his granddaughter Susan endeavors to find out what has
happened. From the Terry Pratchett novel. 2007
3:40am
100Listening (1hr 35min)
Revere (2W)
v A team of genius-but-broke grad students invent mind-reading
technology that destroys their lives and threatens the future of
free will itself. 2014, PG-13.
4:25am
101 Hogfather (part 2) (1hr 35min)
ArisiaTV
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5:20am
102 Atlas Shrugged Part 1 (1hr 35min)
Revere (2W)
v Ayn Rand’s libertarian fantasy in a 2016 alternate world of $10
gas, 20% unemployment, and corporate rationing. (Part 3 was
completed with Kickstarter donations.) 5.8 IMDB. 2011, PG-13.
5:45am
103 Plastic Memories (5hr 15min)
Griffin (3E)
a “Plastic Memories” (2015) takes place in the near future, in which
humans live alongside androids that look exactly like humans.
SAI Corp has introduced the Giftia with the most human-like
qualities of any model. If they pass their expiration date, it causes
personality disintegration, memory loss, and outbreaks of violence. As a result, the Terminal Service must retrieve the Giftias.
The story follows Tsukasa Mizugaki and a Giftia. Both of them
work for the Terminal Service. (13 episodes)
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104 Dr. Horrible – The Commentary! (42min)
ArisiaTV
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The way that we got that one cool shot; And what it all means.”
2008
6:55am
105 A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (1hr 45min)Revere (2W)
v Bing Crosby as Mark Twain’s time traveling hero. Fantasy musical. 1949, PG.
7:00am
106 Classic cartoons (2hr)
ArisiaTV
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8:00am
107 Bouncy Castle (2hr)
Grand CD (1W)
8:30am
108 Saturday Morning Prayer
Douglas (3W)
Being a geek and being spiritual don’t need to be mutually exclusive. Come join us for a Morning Prayer Service, on Saturday and
Sunday morning, modeled from the Episcopal Book of Common
Prayer and the Iona Abbey Book of Worship. This is a nondenominational Christian service, but all are welcome, regardless of faith, gender, sexuality or gender expression. Children are
also welcomed. And don’t worry about being late—you will still
be welcomed! Craig R McDonough
109 Make a Beaded Talisman Pouch
Independence (3E)
Join our workshop to learn to create a beaded talisman pouch
that can be worn as a necklace or hidden in a pocket, to hold your
tiny treasures and keep them with you. Create a tiny work of art
with ribbon, beads and lacings. No sewing or craft experience
required, kits available for $10 at the workshop, or just come and
watch! All wizards, princesses and fairies will love these tiny treasure pouches! Lisa A Ashton (m), Carol Salemi
110 Kids’ Tour of the Art Show
Hancock (2W)
k Come learn about the Art Show—and then head over to take a
tour and vote for your favorite art!
111 Geeky Play Date—Saturday Morning
Webster (2W)
k Looking to meet up with other parents and kids at the con? Geeky
Play Date is a casual, drop-in space for you and your children.
Kids can bring their favorite toys and make new friends! Parents
can do the same! Please note: this is NOT a babysitting service/
venue, plan on tending to your children. If you need to leave a
Red-Ribbon Fast Track child for a 10am panel, you may do so
after 9:45, and checking in with Fast Track staff. Dawn-Marie
Dunn, Brian Gray
112 LARP—Swords, Spells, and Puzzles! Oh My! (6hr) Grand A (1W)
g The citadel of a powerful mage lies abandoned, and the magic is
leaking out and wreaking havoc on the countryside. Adventurers are needed to investigate the ruins, learn about the magic,
and restore order. There are rumors that great rewards still lie
within the citadel, but use caution. No doubt the mage worked
hard to protect his wealth. Note, All weapons must be checked by
The Watch (Security) before the event. Dan Diamond (m), Becky
Baron, Karen Diamond, Michael McCarthy
8:45am
113Antboy
Revere (2W)
v 12-year-old Pelle is bitten by an ant and develops superpowers.
Aided by comic book nerd Wilhelm, Pelle creates a secret identity as superhero Antboy. When super villain The Flea enters the
scene, Antboy must step up to the challenge. Denmark, dubbed.
2013, PG.
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9:00am
114 Three Days of the Condor (1hr 57min)
Otis (2W)
f A CIA researcher does computer analysis of literature until suddenly his entire department is gunned down, leaving him out on
the streets and on the run. Robert Redford stars in this spy story
predicated on a future technology that has today in great part
come to pass in the era of “Big Data.’’ Make sure to see the beginning to see the PDP-8e minicomputer reading books. Presented
in 16mm Cinemascope. 1975, R.
115 Queer and Body Positive Yoga (50min)
Commonwealth (1W)
Have you felt nervous about yoga because you didn’t feel like you
would fit in? All identities, expressions, bodies, sizes and abilities—can experience yoga in a playful, supportive environment.
Gentle Yoga focuses on rejuvenating and healing the body. This
class is held at a slower pace and covers stretching all areas of the
body. No previous yoga experience needed. Wear nonrestrictive
comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, large towel, or blanket to lie on. Aventurine Yoga
116Coraline (1hr 40min)
ArisiaTV
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From the Neil Gaiman novel. PG, 2009
10:00am
117 Artificial Intelligence—Science Fact & Fiction
Alcott (3W)
When someone like Stephen Hawking calls Artificial Intelligence
“the worst mistake mankind could make”, is this based on science
fact or science fiction? Are there inherent safeguards, possible
mandatory artificial safeguards, or is the very notion quixotic?
And fear aside, what could real artificial intelligence do for all
intelligent life forms? James Meickle (m), Alexander Feinman,
Dennis McCunney, Benjamin Newman, James Turner
118 Movie Year in Review
Adams (3W)
Our annual look back at the year in SF, horror, and fantasy film.
Our panel of experts will cover every theatrical release of 2015.
Find out which ones are worth catching up with. Note: Time for
audience participation is reserved for the end of our panel’s high
speed review. Daniel M Kimmel (m), John Bowker, Bob Chipman,
Deirdre Crimmins
119 Constructing Languages
Bulfinch (3W)
Many SF/F worlds have their own languages, Elvish and Klingon being two of the best known. How do you create languages
that make sense? From etymology to grammar to culture, there
are many aspects to consider. How does a language reflect the
identities of its speakers? How do we make our languages and
vocabularies believable? Lawrence M. Schoen (m), John Chu, Anne
Nydam, Cecilia Tan
120 Atheist/Theist Dialog
Douglas (3W)
Are you a theist and feel curious about atheists? Or are you an
atheist who likes to talk with theists? Then this no-argument
event is for you. Come participate as panelists discuss the preconceptions that each group has about the other, and suggest ways
to improve mutual understanding in the future. Bob Kuhn (m),
Marc Brunco, Sean Kane, Bonnie Barlow Turner, Aimee Yermish
121 AGoH Demo: Wood Turning (Making Rockets)
Faneuil (3W)
Johnna Y. Klukas, our artist guest of honor, demonstrates some
wood turning techniques with a small lathe. Simple turning
between centers and then doing other operations off the lathe.
Creating blanks that include features in them already, like checkerboards, portholes, etc. The lathe as a tool for making components of bigger projects. Johnna Y Klukas
122 Fantasy Reading
Hale (3W)
fantasy works. Matthew Kressel, Shira Lipkin, Julia Rios, Lauren
M. Roy
123 Doing It For Themselves: Comics From One Creator Burroughs (3E)
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work of a single person. Creators like Art Spiegelman, Colleen
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to go solo and how do they maintain their success in an unstable
market? Dan Mazur (m), E. J. Barnes, Ken Gale, Joey Peters
124 Chainmail 101: European 4 in 1 Weave
Independence (3E)
Learn how to make this basic armor weave. We provide a kit of
rings and pliers to borrow. A sign-up sheet will be located at the
Program Nexus, or you can stop by before the workshop to see if
there’s room. This workshop is limited to 15 people. Materials fee:
$5 per participant. Liz Cademy (m)
125 Kingdom Builder (1hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g In Kingdom Builder, the players create their own kingdoms by
strategically placing their settlements in order to score points
and gain extra action tiles, while trying to keep their options
open for the next turn. Mary Olszowka
126 Corruption of the Daleks (Doctor Who RPG) (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g Valkorr, an “inescapable prison” run by the Shadow Proclamation has just gained several new inmates — and two of them are
The Doctor. Can the Fourth and Twelfth Doctors put their heads
together to figure out why and escape? Charles Brown
127 Pathfinder Society: Black Waters (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g The Pathfinder Society seeks the ancient ruby ring of the salamander and it falls to a team of Pathfinders to find it. Last seen
in the Tri-Towers Yard, a once elite academy for the youth of
Absalom, the ruby ring is now lost in the Drownyard, all that
remains of Tri-Towers after it was destroyed a decade ago in the
great quake. The Pathfinders must risk the strange black ichors
and salty brine to find their prize—will they risk their very souls
as well? Ray Diaz
128 Pathfinder Society: Murder on the Silken Caravan (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g Volunteers are needed to escort the body of a deceased venturecaptain across the parched Qadiran desert to Katheer. The Silken
Caravan offers passage, hauling exotic treasures across the perilous sea of sands. You’ll brave bandits, spies, and unwelcome
mourners hell-bent on paying respects to your dead companion.
Worse still, the caravan’s mistress, a satin-swathed Qadiran princess, has designs of her own on you and your cargo. David Neilson
129 Pathfinder Society: The Consortium Compact (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g The Aspis Consortium pays well, but few can stand its underhanded tactics for long. One operative fed up with the Consortium’s practices has contacted the Pathfinder Society with a
tempting offer: assist her in leaving the organization, and she will
supply the Society with years of insider intelligence about their
longstanding rival. It’s up to the PCs to navigate Diobel—a proud
town run by cutthroat smugglers—earn the defector’s trust, and
deal a telling blow to their Aspis foes.
130 D&D Adventurer’s League: Harried in Hillsfar (13hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g “In Elventree, near the oppressive city of Hillsfar, a recent string
of strange occurrences has locals on edge. Factions have gathered
at the forest of Cormanthor to determine what’s happening.” Hey
Wizard Games is running the D&D Adventurer’s League “Rage
of Demons” storyline throughout the con. “Hillsfar” is an introductory adventure (lvls. 1–2) that’s great for new players or those
exploring 5th Ed D&D. Other adventures will be available for
those with more seasoned League characters. Charles Morgridge
131 Dungeons & Dragons 4.0 (6hr)
Harbor I (3E)
g Interested in playing D&D but can never get a group together?
Come on down and play some 4th edition D&D. Prior knowledge
of how to play is requested. There will be premade characters if
you do not have your own. Lvl 14–17. Kfir Wexelblat
132 Art Show Docent Tour: How Framing Changes Art Harbor III (3E)
A tour of the Art Show focusing on how frames do or do not
enhance the art they frame. Limited to 10 people. Jim Paradis (m)
133 Rousing Chorus Songs [song circle]
Paine (2W)
i An open sing emphasizing songs—folk, filk, whatever—with
uncommonly good and energetic choruses that really pull people
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in. Insufficiently rousing songs will be gonged! Alan Whitbread (m), Sharone Horowit-Hendler, Zoe Madonna, Kat Weiler
134Ant-Man (1hr 55min)
Revere (2W)
v Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr.
Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world. Two
extra credit scenes. 2015, PG-13.
135 Make Your Own Wings (2hr)
Hancock (2W)
k Come craft your own fairy or dragon wings to wear this weekend.
136 Open Discussion Group: Movies
Hancock (2W)
k What were your favorite movies this year? What as a hit and
what was a miss? Come share your opinions in this interactive
discussion.
137 Alyssa Yeager Fast Track Concert
Webster (2W)
k Join us for a special kids concert from musician Alyssa Yeager.
Alyssa Yeager
138 Swords of Chivalry 1
Webster (2W)
k Hands-on swordsmanship lessons for kids. Come use safe
foam weapons to learn the skills a knight would have used! Mr.
Ferguson
139 Playing Well with Others—Costuming for Groups Marina 1 (2E)
What does it take to make a group work? How does one even
begin to organize such a feat and who gets to make the decisions?
From coordinated hall costumes to carefully plotted out masquerade entries, our panel of serial cat herders discuss the ins
and outs of making group costumes happen. Gaia Eirich (m), Lisa
A Ashton, Elizabeth O’Malley, Barbara M Pugliese, Don Sakers
140 The Founding Mothers of SF/F
Marina 2 (2E)
As we know, women invented all our favorite stuff! Mary Shelley defined science fiction with Frankenstein; Baroness Emma
Orczy invented the superhero with The Scarlet Pimpernel. Let’s
discuss the founding mothers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Catherine Lundoff (m), Debra Doyle, Greer Gilman, Victoria
Janssen, JoSelle Vanderhooft
141 Super Robot Anime
Marina 3 (2E)
When people of a certain age think of anime, the first thing that
comes to mind is “Giant Robots”. This is a panel discussing the
history and aesthetics of the “Super Robot” genre, starting with
(of course) Giant Robo, and taking it through the Go Nagaidominated 70’s all the way to recent examples like Tengen Toppa
Gurren Lagann. Christine Carpenito (m), Mario “DigiCom” Di
Giacomo, Breeze Grigas, Morlock
142 RPG Gaming: Rails vs. Sandbox
Marina 4 (2E)
Which style do you prefer as a GM? As a player? Does it annoy
you when players ignore your intricate run-on-rails plots and
chase the red herrings, or do players who keep turning to you
to ask “what happens now” make you despair? Maybe a little of
both? Join our experienced GMs and players as we discuss the
pleasures (and perils) of each style, as well as trading amusing
extreme examples. Lisa J Steele (m), Heather Albano, David
Olsen, Victor Raymond, Rebecca Slitt
143 Masquerade Rehearsal (4hr)
Grand B (1W)
Rehearsal for Masquerade participants.
144 How to Write a Fight Scene
Grand CD (1W)
Come find out how viable your fight scene really is. An experienced panel of talented authors, martial artists, and maybe one
hapless would-be victim will take your quick fight scene and act
it out while our esteemed panelists help you work out the physical
and literary kinks. Please no epic wave battles. Keith R. A. DeCandido (m), Genevieve Iseult Eldredge, James Macdonald, Mark J.
Millman
10:45am
145 Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1hr 23min)
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mutated tomatoes that KILL! 1978, PG.
11:00am
146 Attack on Titan (10hr)
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“Attack on Titan” began as a Japanese manga series written and
illustrated by Hajime Isayama in 2009 and became a TV series in
2013. It is set in a world where humanity lives inside cities surrounded by enormous walls; a defense against the Titans, gigantic humanoids that eat humans seemingly without reason. (1st
Season, 25 episodes)
147 The Invaders (1hr)
Otis (2W)
f In this classic 1968 television series, David Vincent carries on a
fight against a covert alien invasion. We don’t know which episode we will be running but we promise it will be a good one.
Original 16mm network print.
148 Salem Zouaves: Civil War Musket & Bayonet Drill (30min)
Commonwealth (1W)
s In the mid-nineteenth century, a military fashion craze swept
Europe and the United States. Known as Zouaves, they were
originally French-Algerian light infantry famous for their colorful Turkish uniforms, athletic precision drill, and ferocity with
cold steel in battle. The Salem Light Infantry, an elite militia company from Salem, Massachusetts, went Zouave in April, 1861.
This demonstration will feature the uniforms and the bayonetfencing and musket drills practiced by the Salem Zouaves. Salem
Zouaves (m), Paul Kenworthy, Mark J. Millman
11:30am
149 Convention Feedback Saturday Session
Alcott (3W)
Tell us how to improve Arisia while there’s still time to fix
(some) things! Kris “Nchanter” Snyder (m), Tom Traina, Tanya
Washburn
150 That’s How You Get Ants: The Archer Panel
Adams (3W)
Archer may be the funniest show on TV, and certainly is one of
the smartest, with a cast of incredibly talented voice actors sending up spycraft, pop culture, and politics. Andy Reed’s writing
remains as sharp as ever, even as he’s changed the focus of the
show and somehow slipped some character growth in. We’ll
discuss our favorite bits, the best character moments, and the
infinitely quotable lines. Keith R. A. DeCandido (m), Misty Pendragon, Julia Pugliese, David G. Shaw
151 Clothing Modification
Bulfinch (3W)
Whether you’re making a cosplay or something for everyday
wear, learn to extend the life and utility of off the rack or second
hand garments. Take a thrift store find and turn it into something
amazing or save a favored piece from the trash pile with creative
solutions for poor fit and minor stains and tears. Catt KingsgraveErnstein (m), Jill Eastlake, Danielle Souza, Nightwing Whitehead
152 I Wouldn’t Run Unless Zombies Were Chasing Me... Douglas (3W)
People who can’t get into exercise for its own sake have more
alternatives than ever. Wii fit, DDR and other fitness games have
helped. There are events like “Run for your Life”, a 5k race where
“zombies” chase “survivors” overland and through obstacles.
There are all kinds of classes from dance to circus acrobatics,
some of them cheap or even free. Come learn about the wide
world of alternative exercise experiences. Daniel Marsh (m), Forest Handford, Rachel Kory, Jennifer Pelland
153 AGoH Demo: Intro to Multi-Center/Axis Turning Faneuil (3W)
Johnna Y. Klukas, the artist Guest of Honor, demos intermediate wood lathe techniques such as using wood offcuts you didn’t
think you should bother turning. This is a good way to improve
tool technique, develop the ability to see volumes in rough or
odd-shaped blocks and develop an eye for layout and balance.
Johnna Y Klukas
154 Anime Cons: Behind the Scenes
Hale (3W)
Seasoned anime convention staffers discuss how much work it
actually takes to put on a successful con. Perfect for people who
are interested in staffing or volunteering for cons in the future.
You’re sure to hear some amazing horror stories from cons gone
wrong and the lessons learned as well. Jon Voisey (m), Li Izumi,
Akiko Meigetsu, Richard Ralston
155 Singing in the Pool [song circle]
Pool (3W)
i What’s better than singing in a shower? Singing in a swimming
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tics! We will begin with our traditional singing parade through
the hotel’s public spaces. Follow the rubber duck! Kat Weiler (m),
April Grant, Jeff Keller, Jeremy Kessler, Zoe Madonna
156 Star Trek at 50!
Burroughs (3E)
Fifty years ago, Gene Roddenberry introduced us to the voyages
of the Starship Enterprise. Since then, the crew has boldly gone
where no human had gone before in five live-action TV series,
one cartoon, ten movies in the “original” universe, and two movies in rebooted universe (with a third due out this year). Join us as
we celebrate one of the most iconic and important science-fiction
franchises of all time. Cassandra Lease (m), Glenn Hauman,
Woodrow Hill, Liz Salazar, Ken Schneyer, Lawrence M. Schoen
157 LED Workshop
Independence (3E)
This workshop covers how to design basic and intermediate LED
sets for costumes, set decoration, or even home lighting. Kevin
Osborn (m), T Christopher Davis
158 Space 1889: Red Sands (Savage Worlds) (3hr)
Harbor I (3E)
g As members of the British Explorer’s Society, you travel to exotic
locales of Earth, Mars, Venus, and beyond, foiling the plots of the
mysterious Brotherhood of Luxor, discovering ancient artifacts,
and spreading civilization among the savage lizardmen of Venus
or in the decadent canal-side cities of Mars. Scott Marchand
Davis
159 The Centered Breath [workshop]
Paine (2W)
i A workshop for actors, singers, storytellers, and anyone who
speaks. Good breathing technique is essential to being easily
heard, to speaking or singing for long periods, and to singing in
tune. So come and learn to master your breath and be at your best
for every performance or presentation. This workshop is limited
to 25 students; attendees should sign up in advance at the Program Nexus. Anabel Graetz (m)
160 Cards Against Humanity, Irony, and Privilege
Marina 1 (2E)
Since its introduction in 2011, Cards Against Humanity has
achieved wide popularity. However, the game is not without criticism. How does the phenomenon of Cards Against Humanity
fit in with the concept of irony being used to mask systematic
stereotyping and prejudice? What can players, game testers, and
the creators do to help alleviate this issue, particularly considering the creators have eliminated certain cards on such grounds
already? Glenn Given (m), etana, Andy Hicks, Melissa Kaplan,
Meg McGinley
161 Nonstandard Paths to Magic
Marina 2 (2E)
It’s not all solemn formal ritual. In Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Signal to Noise, it’s music that’s magic; in Ned Beauman’s Glow,
it’s drugs. If we set aside the assumption that magic can only be
accessed in one specific way, what else can become a pathway
to magic? If magic is everywhere, how do characters choose to
manifest and use it in ways that flow organically? What about sufficiently advanced technology? Cecilia Tan (m), Bob Kuhn, Mark
W. Richards, Kiini Ibura Salaam, Sarah Smith
162 The Infamous Bad Book Covers Panel
Marina 3 (2E)
Learning from the tragic past (and ebook present), this panel will
hope to prevent future crimes against authors and readers alike.
Lee Moyer (m)
163 The Best Manga Ever!
Marina 4 (2E)
During the mid-aughts manga explosion, hundreds of titles came
to American shores and made lasting impressions on the comics
market. Now that the dust has settled we can look back at what
some of the best and most memorable titles were. Which had the
best characters or the best art? Our panelists will discuss these
topics and remind us why manga is still important to the comics
medium. Juliet Kahn (m), Zachary Clemente, Morgana Santilli,
Michael Toole
164 Salem Zouaves: Civil War Swords & Sabers (30min)
Commonwealth (1W)
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Europe and the United States. Known as Zouaves, they were
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cold steel in battle. The Salem Light Infantry, an elite militia
company from Salem, Massachusetts, went Zouave in April,
1861. This demonstration will feature saber drills and fencing
styles practiced during the Civil War era. Salem Zouaves (m),
Paul Kenworthy, Mark J. Millman
12:00pm
165 Rock Band 4 Freeplay (14hr)
Carlton (3E)
g Form your own band, rock the world, and live out your ultimate
rock and roll fantasy, with your friends, family, or as a solo act.
Drop in all day long.
166 Outer Limits: The Mutant (1hr)
Otis (2W)
f Do not adjust your set. Landing at an experimental colony on a
distant planet, an investigator finds that one of the members of
the team has developed unusual powers but little sense of reponsibility. “I’m not a madman, doctor. I’m a mutant.” We control
the horizontal. We control the vertical. Original B&W 16mm
network print. 1964, PG.
167 Sherlock Holmes (1hr 55min)
Revere (2W)
v HD remastered silent film starring William Gillette, based on the
long running 1899 stage play. Tinted B/W. 1916, PG.
168 Family Friendly Renaissance Dance (1hr) Commonwealth (1W)
Parents and children, come learn simple dances and dance
together. All dances will be taught. Costumes are optional. Jesse
Wertheimer, Rachel Wertheimer
12:15pm
169 Seven Samurai (3hr 26min)
ArisiaTV
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samurai to help them defend themselves. One of Kurosawa’s finest works. 1956
1:00pm
170 Metroid and Samus at 30
Alcott (3W)
On August 6, 1986, Nintendo released Metroid. Inspired by
Ridley Scott’s Alien, it revolutionized video gaming with nonlinear gaming, multiple endings, and an early female protagonist,
Samus Aran. Thirty years later, Samus is as iconic as Mario and
Donkey Kong and saved the galaxy in a dozen games. Come discuss the nostalgia and evolution of the game. Bob Chipman (m),
James Hailer, Maddy Myers, Benjamin Newman
171 Pablo Wants to do a Thing
Adams (3W)
Come watch our Fan Guest of Honor wing his way through this
panel. He might even read something! Pablo Miguel Alberto
Vazquez
172 Historical Accuracy in Costuming
Bulfinch (3W)
What makes a costume historically authentic and how important
is accuracy? How do you document historical costumes for competition? Topics include hand vs. machine sewing, sourcing accurate materials and how to draw the line at ‘close enough’. Barbara
M Pugliese (m), Paul Kenworthy, Daniel Marsh, Mark J. Millman
173 Clamp: The Good, The Bad, and The Strange
Douglas (3W)
Clamp is an all-women Japanese manga artist group that formed
in the mid-1980s. For more than 20 years Clamp has created a
universe that could rival anything Marvel or DC could create,
except their series (for the most part) come to an end. They’ve
done everything from magical girl series to mecha stories. A look
at the long history of this artist group and discussion on their
body of work. Li Izumi (m), Hanna Lee Rubin Abramowitz, Christine Carpenito, Akiko Meigetsu
174 Atheism and Morality
Hale (3W)
Polls say that most Americans wouldn’t vote for an atheist president no matter how well qualified he is. There are still eight states
that won’t let atheists hold public office. In the minds of many
people believing in a higher power is tied to morality, but is this
really true? Is there anything inherently immoral about atheism?
Why is atheism associated with a lack of ethics? JeffWarner (m),
Shana Fuqua, Abby Hafer, Peter Maranci, Jennifer Pelland
175 Cinematic Writing and SF/F
Burroughs (3E)
SF/F literature gets a lot of its fans from other media, especially
visual media like TV and film. How has it affected the writing of
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spec fic? Can writing be truly cinematic? What does cinematic
literature look like? What techniques in SF/F point back toward
more visual techniques in other media? James Macdonald (m),
Marlin May, John Scalzi, Sarah Smith, Ian Randal Strock
176 Block Printing
Independence (3E)
Learn to make block prints for cards or general arting. Participants will make a block and print with it. A sign-up sheet will
be located at the Program Nexus, or you can stop by before the
workshop to see if there’s room. This workshop is limited to 15
people. Materials fee: $5 per participant. Anne Nydam (m)
177 Rocket League 2v2 Tournament (3hr)
Carlton (3E)
g Soccer meets driving in the physics-based multiplayer game.
Team tournament on PS4.
178 Kingmaker (Avalon Hill 1st ed. w/House Rules) (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g English Civil War (Wars of the Roses), 14th century, House of
Lancaster vs. House of York, contesting heirs to the crown,
switching allegiances, cunning diplomacy, chivalry, brutal
battles, desperate sieges, treachery and death at every corner.
Captures the rich and dark emotional tenor of Game of Thrones
but with the realistic detail and quirkiness of actual English
history. Beginners and new players very welcome. House rules
at http://www.phys.cwru.edu/~covault/kingmaker_houserules.
html. Corbin Covault
179 Sealed Deck (Magic: the Gathering) (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g A limited MtG event hosted by Pandemonium Books & Games.
Six packs of the latest expansion, available for purchase in Harbor I.
180 Lords of Waterdeep (3hr)
Harbor I (3E)
g Lords of Waterdeep is a worker placement game designed by
Wizards of the Coast. Set in the world of Dungeons and Dragons,
it’s like playing an RPG on a board game! (Only not quite.) Strategically take actions, play mandatory quests on your opponents,
block rival lords from completing quests, and rack up the most
Victory Points. There’s lots of player interaction as you connive,
contrive, complain, and cajole other players into helping you or
hurting your opponents. Michael Sharrow
181 Get Smart (22min)
Otis (2W)
f Secret agent Maxwell Smart battles the evil KAOS organization
with bumbling incompetence but always seems to come out on
top anyway. We will present a random episode from Buck Henry’s
brilliant television comedy show, in 16mm.
182 Intro to Filk [sing-along]
Paine (2W)
i Get a taste of filk singing, along with brief discussion of what it’s
all about. Leaders will perform a sampling of filk songs with lyrics projected so everyone can join in. Ellen Kranzer (m), Mark
Bernstein, Beth Runnerwolf
183 Kids Crafts with Maker Parents
Hancock (2W)
k Let’s make stuff! Come with your ideas and get ready to be creative! Lisa Hertel, Scott Wilhelm
184 Short Story Contest
Hancock (2W)
k Do you have creative ideas that are just bursting to get out? Come
and try your hand at writing a short story and submitting it to
win a small prize! Elaine Isaak, Nicole Robinson, Don Sakers
185 Learn a Bit of Karate
Webster (2W)
k Learn a few basic karate moves. (No hitting allowed.) Keith R. A.
DeCandido
186 Kamikaze Costuming (4hr)
Webster (2W)
k Fabrics, Pins, Imagination! Come make your own costume. Then,
show off your creation in the Masquerade tomorrow if you want.
Dawn Albright, Dawn-Marie Dunn, Josephine Monreal, Emily
Simon, Aimee Yermish
187 Popular Logical Fallacies
Marina 1 (2E)
Rhetoric, logic, and (proper) argument appear to be rare commodities (as recent presidential campaigns have amply demonstrated). From “ad hominem” to “No True Scotsman”, find out
what argument styles just plain don’t wash, and learn how to
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avoid making these mistakes yourself. Vanessa Layne (m), Steven
Hirsch, Bob Kuhn, David G. Shaw, Jon Voisey
188 Shifting the Language of SF
Marina 2 (2E)
Very few SF authors of the many who set stories in the far future
ever speculate what language may sound like in following centuries and distant stars. Some formative works, like Burgess’ A
Clockwork Orange and Orwell’s 1984 include this as a theme.
Who else? What are the dangers of speculating vernacular? How
might the language our descendants speak differ from ours?
What works in SF imagine how the kids talk in the far future?
John Chu (m), Heather Albano, Debra Doyle, Greer Gilman, Lawrence M. Schoen
189 Transgender Fen
Marina 3 (2E)
Sci-Fi and Fantasy can be very progressive in its treatment of
gender and gender identity, but how does this translate to the real
world experience of the trans* fan? What does the community
get right when it comes to accepting transgender individuals into
fandom, and what areas need improvement? And when is Sci-Fi
and Fantasy not as progressive as it thinks it is? Lorelei Erisis (m),
Leo d’Entremont, Cody Mattes, Hannah Simpson, Penny Wilhelm
190 Legacy or Curse: Representation That Matters
Marina 4 (2E)
Comic storylines have been embracing more under-represented
heroes in the recent years, often by thrusting a woman or person of color into a role formerly held by a white man (Thor, The
Totally Awesome Hulk, Captain America). However, comics tend
to have cyclical storylines, and these titles will almost certainly
revert back to their original characters before too long. Is this an
appropriate response to calls for diversity? Alex Jarvis (m), Jon
Erik Christianson, Juliet Kahn, Donna Martinez, Mercy E Van
Vlack
1:30pm
191 Koseidon (in Japanese) (22min)
Otis (2W)
f We’re going to be picking an episode of Dinosaur Corps Koseidon,
a Japanese tokusatsu TV series telling the story of a superhero
who has collected a band to help him fight against aliens who
have altered the course of time. We are showing this in Japanese,
with no benshi, no translation, no subtitles. We don’t know Japanese so we don’t know what episode we’ll have or anything about
it, but that’s part of the fun! Presented in 16mm. 1978, NR.
1:45pm
192 Unholy Masquerade, a Cheesy Vampire Ball (2hr)
Commonwealth (1W)
Calling all vampires and werewolves (but not swearwolves) to the
best ball at Arisia. Sparkly or non-sparkly, emo or fun-loving, all
vampires and their friends are welcome. Dancing will consist of
easy and fun historical contradances, waltzes, polkas and gallops.
The Ad-Hoc Waltz & Quadrille Band, Antonia Pugliese, Barbara
M Pugliese
2:00pm
193Fail-Safe (1hr 52min)
Otis (2W)
f In this classic cold-war suspense film, a stuck relay sends American bombers on an attack mission over Russia and it is up to the
president (Henry Fonda) to decide how to handle the situation.
This is a straight adaptation of the same book that was satirized
in Doctor Strangelove, and you need to see this film just to view
the serious approach. Beautiful new 35mm print. 1964, NR.
194 The Man Who Saved The World (1hr 45min)
Revere (2W)
v Docudrama based on real history. You, me, and everyone we
know is alive today, solely because one stubborn man refused
repeatedly to start WW III, in response to early warnings of
incoming ICBMs. With Kevin Costner. 2014, R (language).
195 The Princess Bride (2hr)
Grand CD (1W)
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Teseracte Players as they climb the cliffs of insanity and face a
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196 Best. Video Game. EVER!!!
Alcott (3W)
More than four decades after the début of Pong in the early
70s, there has been debate as to which video game is the best.
Is it one of the old-school arcade games, such as Pac-Man? A PC
game such as Zork or Oregon Trail? Is it a home console classic
such as Super Mario Bros. or Sonic the Hedgehog? Or one of the
newer breed of fully-rendered games, such as World of Warcraft
or Skyrim? Come take sides with Arisia, discuss this subject
with our panelists, and contribute your own suggestions! Forest
Handford (m), Christopher Davis, Maddy Myers, James Turner,
William C. Walker III
197 How to Go Pro as a Maker
Adams (3W)
Interested in turning your hobby into your profession? Come
hear from our panelists who have done just that as they cover
everything from raising funding to forming an LLC. Learn the
common pitfalls that await you. Andrew Anselmo (m), John David
Cook, David Friedman, Johnna Y Klukas
198 Hair Solutions for Costumers
Bulfinch (3W)
Our panelists discuss some of their creative solutions for getting
the hair that your costume requires. Learn how to select and
wear the proper wig, how to use hair extensions, along with their
wear and care. Catch some tips for putting your own hair to work,
using bald caps, veils, dyes and more. You’ve got questions, our
panelists may have the answers. Jennifer Old-d’Entremont (m),
Miss M., Estevan Martinez, Antonia Pugliese, Jamila Sisco
199 The Anime “List”
Douglas (3W)
Everyone talks about the series that all anime fans have to see.
What’s on this list? What’s not? Is there a different list for existing
fans, and one for those who want to start watching anime? Reuben Baron, Richard Ralston, Morgana Santilli, John C. Watson
200 Wonder Woman: 75 Years of Fighting War With Love Burroughs (3E)
2016 marks the 75th anniversary of the world’s most beloved and
recognizable super heroine. In 2015, Diana of Themyscira was
featured in three ongoing series for the first time ever and she’s
set to make her big screen debut alongside Superman and Batman. But will the coming year be all good news for the Amazing
Amazon? Join this year’s panel as we reflect on Wonder Woman’s
past, present and future. Donna Martinez (m), Ed Fuqua, Mehitbel Glenhaber, Woodrow Hill, Mercy E Van Vlack
201 Circuit Bending (2hr 45min)
Independence (3E)
Learn to take common noisemaking toys and turn them into
musical instruments you control. A sign-up sheet will be located
see if there’s room. This workshop is limited to 15 people. Materials fee: $15 per participant. David G. Shaw (m), Kevin Osborn
202 My Little Pony (TOON) (3hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g The first annual Daring Do convention is coming this year and
everypony is excited. Little do they know that the convention is
experiencing problems of their own... much bigger than even Pinkie Pie can handle. Join Twilight and her friends as they head to
Baltimare to prevent the convention from cancelling this year’s
event. All are welcome to play. This easy-to-learn D6 system will
be taught at the beginning of the game. Rob Castiello
203 Pathfinder Society: School of Spirits (4hr 30min) Harbor I (3E)
g Seven years ago, Pathfinders entered Absalom’s shattered Precipice Quarter in pursuit of a ruby ring but also rescued a strange
survivor. She has since grown to adulthood and exhibited a rebellious spirit connected to the ruined school where the Pathfinders
found her. The woman’s family has contacted the Society, hoping
that its agents can escort her back to the haunted site and unravel
the Drownyard’s relentless mysteries. Ray Diaz
204 Pathfinder Society: Between the Lines (4hr 30min) Harbor I (3E)
g Rival explorers have beaten the Pathfinders to a valuable site
in Katapesh, but fortunately most of the riches—including the
obscure text the Society sought in the first place—have ended up
in the capitol’s extensive bazaars. What is at first a routine shopping trip spirals out of control as the PCs uncover the writing’s
secret past—and secret messages. David Neilson
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g Almost all Pathfinder initiates train for years to learn the tricks
of the trade, and the last test before graduating to the status of
full Pathfinder agent is the Confirmation, a research project that
involves considerable fieldwork and is designed to simulate the
initiates’ future work as a Pathfinder. Although Confirmation is
typically an individual affair, the society discovered a site on the
Isle of Kortos that would be perfect for initiates but may be too
dangerous to handle alone. Daniel Hennessey
206 Tactile Tour of the Art Show
Harbor III (3E)
The use of touch can stimulate the imagination and help complete your mental image of a work of art. This guided tour allows
those with impaired vision access to selected art in the Art Show
to do just that. Tanya Washburn (m)
207 Traditional Ballad Bingo [song circle]
Paine (2W)
i A themed open sing wherein attendees take turns performing
traditional ballads for the assemblage. Listen carefully to mark
your Ballad Bingo cards when you detect such classic tropes as
Drowning, Pregnancy Out of Wedlock, or Murder of a Loved
One. Cards will be provided. Compete for “valuable” prizes! Lynn
Feingold (m), Lee C. Hillman (Gwendolyn Grace), April Grant,
Angela Kessler, Sonya Taaffe
208 An Introduction to Magic: The Gathering
Hancock (2W)
k Magic: The Gathering is a collectible card game that has been
around for over 20 years. Come learn a bit about the game and try
it out for yourself. Micah Schneider
209Spoon-A-Pults
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k Come and construct your own spoon-a-pult. Melina M. Gunnett,
Scott Wilhelm
210 Magic Show
Webster (2W)
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211 TV Year in Review—Sci-Fi & Superhero Edition
Marina 1 (2E)
Our annual look back at SF, horror, and fantasy in 2015 on
TV. What were the memorable shows? What are the new ones
to watch? Vampires, time travel, super heroes—what’s hot and
what’s not? The first half of this epic review will cover sci-fi and
superhero shows. Howard G Beatman (m), Randee Dawn, Gordon
Linzner, Misty Pendragon
212 Lovecraftian Intimacy: Body Horror & Mind Melds Marina 2 (2E)
Can you have noneuclidean love triangles? In this panel, we’ll
discuss telepathic bonds & body horror & how they play upon
themes of separation, alienation & intimacy. These two tropes
present with very different connotations and judgments placed
upon them. Telepathic bonds are often portrayed in positive
terms, where body horror has its connotation in its name. Are
there instances where the horror of telepathy comes forward or
where change and melding of the physical body are seen as positive? Alexander Jablokov (m), Jeanne Cavelos, Catt KingsgraveErnstein, Tegan Mannino, Gabriel Squailia
213 Coming Out
Marina 3 (2E)
Coming out of the closet is not an easy decision or process,
regardless of whether you are coming out as LGBT, poly, kinky,
pagan, or anything that differs from perceived norms. Come
share stories and advice on how and whether to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Hannah Simpson (m), Lorelei Erisis,
Abby Hafer, Cody Mattes, Noel Rosenberg
214 Arisia Fixes Hollywood
Marina 4 (2E)
We’ve all said it: Hollywood sucks. Producers and directors screw
up licensed properties, botch original scripts, wouldn’t know
what to do with anyone other than a straight white male nine
times out of ten, and cater to the lower possible common denominator. Well, now there’s hope; your panelists have been given
absolute control of our hypothetical Hollywood, and will tell you
everything that’s wrong, and just how they’d fix everything that’s
wrong. Pamela Gay (m), Deirdre Crimmins, Genevieve Iseult
Eldredge, Amber P. Knight, Pablo Miguel Alberto Vazquez
3:00pm
215 LARP—Kingdom Hearts: A Timeless Tale (5hr)
Faneuil (3W)
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are no longer connected, and people have been disappearing.
Help reconnect with Disney and Square characters and worlds to
defeat a sinister sorceress. Play one of a host of heroes and villains
trying to unravel the mystery. This is a precast LARP but players
may join at con as summons, sidekicks and henchmen. Michael
Dlott (m), Melissa Hamilton
3:50pm
216 About Time (2hr 5min)
Revere (2W)
v A young man inherits the family trait of time travel. Romance, 7.8
IMDB. 2013, R (language).
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217 How To Do Cryptography
Alcott (3W)
Many in the crypto world are yet again looking at secure e-mail.
Almost all e-mail clients are capable of secure e-mail. But the
problem is that they are too hard to use securely. Come learn
the basics of crypto and how you can use it! Bring your Internet
devices!
218 Ladies and Gentlemen’s Regency Costuming
Adams (3W)
A discussion on Western fashion from the period 1795–1820 and
its revival with the modern costumer. What influence did politics have on the fashions of this period, and where are costumers
wearing these fashions today? Our panelists will cover the characteristics of this period for men and women, as well as necessary
foundations and useful patterns, resources and construction
techniques. Mark J. Millman (m), Paul Kenworthy, Antonia Pugliese, Barbara M Pugliese
219 Co-ops: Writers & Artists Unite for (Non) Profit
Bulfinch (3W)
Whether you traditionally or self-publish your book, game or
comic, most content creators rely on their own efforts to sell their
wares. Attending fairs, conventions, and events provides contact
with avid fans, but table fees are steep, there’s a lot of competition,
and every crook out there wants to scam your money. Hear members of successful cooperatives discuss the pitfalls and successes,
keeping expectations realistic, and how as a group they’ve found
more success than going it alone. Greg Fishbone (m), Venetia
Charles, Keith R. A. DeCandido, Sarah Smith, Trisha Wooldridge
220 Everybody vs. Everyone!
Douglas (3W)
Our panel of Fans and narrative rulemongers take all comers and
debate the outcome of any conceivable comics-based battle. Any
battlefield, ideological or otherwise, will be considered. Step up
for laughs and debates! Alex Jarvis (m), Kevin Cafferty, Mehitbel
Glenhaber, Daniel Miller, Pablo Miguel Alberto Vazquez
221 Video Games as Art
Hale (3W)
What makes a video game “art”? With the concept of “anything
can be art” why is the world so divided when it comes to video
games? Why are “artsy” games looked down on by many gamers?
How can we work on convincing the world that video games can
be called art the same way movies and books can be? Or do we
think that only some video games, those focused on being called
art, can be considered art in the future? Israel Peskowitz (m), Bob
Chipman, William Frank, Caelyn Sandel
222 Panel in the Pool—What is the Future of Water?
Pool (3W)
Is the drought in California a sign of the coming age of water
scarcity or will we have a water world when the polar caps melt?
It’s hard to remember that much of the world faces a shortage of
clean water when Americans spend $11 billion a year on bottled
water. New technology like the drinkable book may make a difference by providing a way to purify water. Progress is also being
made on desalination plants. Is there any solution to the world’s
water problem or are we all just up the creek? JeffWarner (m), Ken
Gale, Barbara A Woodward
223 Genderfluidity and Queerness in Genre
Burroughs (3E)
We used to get one ambiguously gay character...usually a queercoded villain. We NEVER got anyone nonbinary (why would
aliens even have a gender binary?). As LGBTQIA people are
getting more recognition in society, we’re finally getting more
queer characters in fiction. We’re finally beginning to see queer
communities,as opposed to The Token Gay Friend. The lesbians
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Hayes (m), Jon Erik Christianson, MJ Cunniff, Mark Oshiro, Sonya
Taaffe
Mario Kart 8 (2hr)
Carlton (3E)
Race along walls and upside-down on twisting anti-gravity racetracks! Fan favorite features from past Mario Kart games include
gliders, underwater racing, motorbikes, mid-air tricks, and more.
Wii U.
Race for the Galaxy (1hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
Ever wanted to build your own galactic civilization? Manage your
hand wisely and select roles carefully, and you might just beat
your fellow players in the race to expand through the stars. Novices and veterans alike are welcome. All rules will be explained.
The first arc of three expansions will be available, although
depending on the experience level of the players, some expansions may be omitted. Claire Rojstaczer
GoH Tour of the Art Show
Harbor III (3E)
Art Show Tour with Johnna Y. Klukas, our Artist Guest of Honor.
Limited to 10 people. Johnna Y Klukas (m)
Rounds & Other Voice Braidings [sing-along]
Paine (2W)
Take simple threads of music and weave them into a fabric of harmony. The session leaders will have a variety of rounds and other
songs featuring structured harmonies, but more are welcome.
Anabel Graetz (m), B.A. Chepaitis, Vanessa Layne, Benjamin
Newman
Fun with Legos
Hancock (2W)
Everything is Awesome! Let’s break away from the instructions
and all be master builders. What can you come up with?
Duct Tape Roses
Hancock (2W)
Learn how to make roses out of duct tape! Feel free to BYO tape
(2–3 colors), but limited colors will be available. Kate Brick
All About Poi
Webster (2W)
Poi is a performance art in which a ball or balls suspended from
a length of flexible material, usually a plaited cord, are held in the
hand and swung in circular patterns. In this class, you will create
practice poi and learn some basic dance moves. David Friedman,
Forest Handford
Dern Grim Bedtime Tales & Other Stories
Webster (2W)
Gather ‘round to listen to Daniel Dern read from his Dern Grim
Bedtime Tales (Few Of Which End Well) & Other Stories, like “The
Boy Who Didn’t Like His Food Touching Each Other”, “The Girl
Who Put Off Cleaning Her Room A Little Too Long, Oh No!”,
“The Girl Whose Mama Was A Kangaroo”, and his ever-popular
“If You Give A T. Rex A Cookie”. Daniel P. Dern
TV Year in Review—Fantasy & Horror Edition
Marina 1 (2E)
Our annual look back at SF, horror, and fantasy in 2015 on
TV. What were the memorable shows? What are the new ones
to watch? Vampires, time travel, super heroes—what’s hot and
what’s not? The second half of this epic review will cover fantasy
and horror shows. Howard G Beatman (m), Randee Dawn, Misty
Pendragon
The Appeal of Sherlock Holmes
Marina 2 (2E)
What is it about the character of Sherlock Holmes that has such
appeal to fans? From the original stories to fan fics to adaptations that take Holmes to other eras, there seems to be something
inherent in the depiction of Holmes that fills a need in the audience. Is it his mental abilities? His isolated lifestyle? The fact that
he chooses to fight crime? What would a writer have to do with
Holmes to make the character, in effect, not “really” Sherlock
Holmes? David D’Antonio (m), Inanna Arthen, Ed Fuqua, Melina
M. Gunnett, Woodrow Hill, Mercy E Van Vlack
Polyamory in Theory and Practice
Marina 3 (2E)
Once you’ve learned about the basics, how do you make polyamory work in the real world? In this panel, we’ll tackle some of
the harder questions, such as: How do you tell your friends and
family? Should you? How can you find people whose poly styles
are compatible with yours? What if my partners don’t like each
other? Jet Levy (m), Matt Harmony, Tikva (raycho), Susan Weiner
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235 My Friend Wrote a Book, Do I Have to Buy It?
Marina 4 (2E)
This panel will discuss etiquette for friends of authors and other
creators. How do we support their endeavors without going broke
or feeling obligated to attend every signing. What do we do when
we don’t like their creations and are asked (or feel it’s expected)
to give a reaction? Crystal Huff (m), Timothy Goyette, Deborah
Kaminski, Elizabeth McCoy, K.C. Tansley
Grand B (1W)
e A steampunk play by Phoebe Roberts. London, 1880—When
Mary Stone accepts a job as housemaid to a fierce, brooding
society widow, she is drawn into Mrs. Hawking’s heroic crusade
as secret champion to society’s downtrodden ladies. Join us for
this Victorian action caper, and explore what would happen if
Sherlock Holmes were more like a lady Batman. More information at www.mrshawking.com. Phoebe Roberts, Chameleon’s Dish
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237 John Scalzi Reading
Grand CD (1W)
r Our Author Guest of Honor reads from one of his selected works
and may take questions from the audience. John Scalzi
238 En Garde! SCA Rapier Fencing Demo (1hr) Commonwealth (1W)
s Ever wish you could duel like the Three Musketeers, swashbuckle
like a pirate, or fight in a tavern brawl? Fencers from Barony of
Carolingia—Boston’s local Society for Creative Anachronism
(SCA) group—will demonstrate 16th & 17th Century rapier techniques. Spectators will experience the duel and group melees up
close, and see how historical sword fights differ from the world of
Hollywood adventure. The Carolingian Caliver Company, Margaret Swanton
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240 Jonny Quest: Werewolf of the Timberland (22min)
Otis (2W)
f In this classic animated film, Dr. Quest and his family go on a
vacation, camping in the remote Canadian forests where they
inadvertently encounter some very bad people, and also the
dreaded “Loup-Garou.” An original syndication print, without
the censoring present in the modern release, presented in 16mm.
1965, NR.
5:00pm
241 A Boy And His Dog (1hr 31min)
Otis (2W)
f A boy and his telepathic dog seek food and sex in a post-apocalyptic desert until they encounter an underground society where
the ways of Middle America are kept in a strange and distorted
fashion. Based on a Harlan Ellison story, this was one of Don
Johnson’s first starring roles. In 16mm. 1975, R.
242 SCA Renaissance Dance (1hr 30min)
Commonwealth (1W)
Come dance with the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) at
a Renaissance Ball! We will be doing many types of dances: from
the formal and elegant to the bouncy and energetic. No experience or partner necessary. All dances will be taught, so everyone
will be able to join in the fun! Live music will be provided by
the world famous Waytes of Carolingia. Medieval or Renaissance garb is welcome if you have some (and will certainly add
to the atmosphere) but not required. Mark “Justin” Waks, Jesse
Wertheimer
5:30pm
243 Teen Unconference
Alcott (3W)
Come join your fellow teens and talk about whatever you want!
Drop by the scheduling board on Friday evening between 3pm
and midnight, outside Commonwealth Ballroom C, to suggest
topics—then look for the schedule posted on the boards, scattered around Arisia, and on social media starting Saturday morning! #arisiateens
244 Machine Sewing Basics
Adams (3W)
Want to learn to sew, but not sure where to start? This class is
for you. Learn the basics of machine operation, seam construction, and what supplies and tools you will need. Emily Simon (m),
Kristina Finan, Hilary L. Hertzoff, Elaine Isaak
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Bulfinch (3W)
Derided as a “soft science” (or worse), psychology has made many
great strides, and while some earlier conjectures about the mind
have duly gone by the wayside, there are a lot of basic human
traits, flaws, and foibles that are pretty well-known by now. But
what are they? Aimee Yermish (m), Stephen R Balzac, Paul Estin,
Melissa Kaplan, Bonnie Barlow Turner
246 Comics in 2015: Highs, Lows and “Mehs”
Douglas (3W)
2015 has been an exceptional in year in comics with the expansion of the audience and growth in the market. Comics as an art
is being taken more seriously than before while giving voices to
those that were previously unrepresented. But with issues of sexism, racism and homophobia still cropping up things are far from
perfect. Join our panelists as we look back on what went right or
wrong and what 2016 could bring. Jaime Garmendia (m), Zachary Clemente, Alex Jarvis, Juliet Kahn, Melissa Perreira-Andrews
247 The Year in LARP
Hale (3W)
All over the world, people are taking part in LARPs and constantly pulling the medium in hundreds of directions. While this
is exciting, it can also be daunting to keep track of. Our panelists
will help compress the year of LARP and everything new and
interesting into a panel that’s a little over an hour. Nat Budin (m),
Cameron Betts, Adria Kyne, Lizzie Stark
248 Cultural Assumptions in SF/F
Burroughs (3E)
Recent novels such as The Three Body Problem, The Grace of Kings,
and Throne of the Crescent Moon join other works that challenge the cultural assumptions behind mainstream (American
and English) science fiction and fantasy. How are these genres
being reimagined beyond just making the space cowboys swear
in Mandarin? John Chu (m), Max Gladstone, Crystal Huff, Kiini
Ibura Salaam, John Scalzi
249 Origami: The Art of Paperfolding
Independence (3E)
Paper folding for everyone. Learn to fold flowers, balloons, and
more! Beginners and intermediate folders welcome. Paper will be
provided. A sign-up sheet will be located at the Program Nexus,
or you can stop by before the workshop to see if there’s room. This
workshop is limited to 15 people. Materials fee: $2 per participant. Andrew Anselmo (m), Guillermo Zeballos
250 Firefly: Shiny Dice (1hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g A game of Firefly: Shiny Dice lasts three rounds. In each round,
each player takes one or more turns. On your first turn, you roll
all 15 dice, then place them in the appropriate places on your
display. Crew members and passengers all have unique abilities,
some of which involve the option of rerolling. After revealing and
resolving the mission, the bad guys strike, and you then use any
remaining crew and passenger dice to defeat the bad guys. After
three rounds, whoever has the most VPs wins. Maya Dinerstein
251 Ogre Designer’s Edition (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g A fast-playing hex and counter game of asymmetrical armored
warfare. A small army is tasked with stopping the attack of a single giant robot tank. This is Steve Jackson’s original microgame
from 1977, remade in a box two feet long. A single two-player
game usually takes about an hour to complete. Feel free to drop
in and out of the session. Bram Sterling
252 House of Madness (Hackmaster) (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g A group of low level PCs are trapped in a strange, possibly
haunted house. Bring your own first through third level character
or use a provided pregen. Charles Brown
253 Open Mic [concert]
Paine (2W)
i A showcase of prepared songs. Performers should sign up in
advance at the Program Nexus. One song per performer. Lynn
Feingold (m)
254 The Walking Dead: Now With Twice As Many UndeadMarina 1 (2E)
The Walking Dead, and its spinoff, Fear The Walking Dead, continue to be amongst AMC’s flagship programs. Now that we’ve
had over six seasons of zombie action (and occasionally inaction),
it’s time to look how the shows are holding up. Have the changes
in showrunners affected the tone of the series? Do some of the
plotlines get a little too ludicrous? Is it still must-see appointx Art i Music g Game s Combat k FastTrack r Reading
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255 Writing For Performance
Marina 2 (2E)
A lot of writing advice assumes that the writer is planning to write
something meant to be read like a book. But playwrights are writers too. So are standup comedians, TV show writers, and radio
dramatists. What do people who write for performance have to
do differently? What rules still apply to them? Come listen to a
panel of writers talk about writing for the stage versus writing for
the page. Daniel Marsh (m), B.A. Chepaitis, Andy Hicks, Amber P.
Knight
256 Flirt Like a Pro
Marina 3 (2E)
Flirting, like any skill, can be learned and gets better with practice. Our panel of experts are here to help! They will discuss and
maybe even demonstrate ways to flirt like a pro, and what never
to do under any circumstances! Genevieve Iseult Eldredge, Mark
Oshiro, Dr. James Prego, Hannah Simpson, Drew Van Zandt
257 Handling Your Online Image As an Artist
Marina 4 (2E)
How do you create effective online presence? How and where
should you sell work online? What social networking tools should
you be using, and how? What are best practices for building a fan
base and then interacting with them? Bob Eggleton (m), Venetia
Charles, David Friedman, Anne Nydam
5:45pm
258 Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (42min)
ArisiaTV
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of a beautiful do-gooder. 2008
6:00pm
259 Secret of the Incas (1hr 35min)
Revere (2W)
v Charlton Heston as Indiana Jones. An adventurer searches for
hidden treasure in the Peruvian jungles. 1954, PG.
6:30pm
260 Geeky Bellydance Show (2hr 30min)
Grand B (1W)
e From a galaxy far, far away, the geeky bellydancers return to
Arisia once more! From Star Trek to Firefly, science fiction and
fantasy have long been entranced by the shimmying undulations
of bellydance. Join us as we explore brave new worlds of geeky
bellydance fusion, featuring inventive performances from some
of infinity and beyond’s finest dancers! The Accaliae, Alessandra,
Ameena, Anansi, Angelina, Blue Moon Caravan, Di’Ahna, The
Wicked Isabelle, Elizabeth Joy and Caitlin, Ki-Ra Luna, Mathura,
The Nixies, Jennifer Pelland, Esther Rahel, Samara, Phoenix Savageaux, Fiona Slattery
261 Walk the Labyrinth (1hr 30min)
Commonwealth (1W)
What’s blue & white and bigger on the inside? Our 30’x30’
seven-circuit classical labyrinth! A tool for walking meditation,
self-inquiry, relaxation, or just for fun, use it to find a little peace
during the excitement of Arisia. The labyrinth is open to all who
can respect the space. You can arrive anytime and walk it as many
times as you’d like. Jude Shabry
262 Geeky Bellydance Show (2hr 30min)
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263 Mad Max: Fury Road (2hr)
Otis (2W)
f Escapees from a tyrannical ruler in post-apocalypse Australia go
on a dramatic road trip. On the big screen, in 35mm Cinemascope. 2015, R.
7:00pm
264 Does the Real World Belong in Games?
Alcott (3W)
Should we be able to ignore reality when we dive into our games?
Our panelists will discuss whether “fun” is necessarily opposed
to “social commentary”, and games that have successfully combined the two. Can we use “it’s just a game” to avoid discussing
the extreme violence in games or the ongoing questions about
how women and minorities are treated in the industry? Jonathan
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Alberto Vazquez, William C. Walker III
265 Anime “Back in My Day”
Adams (3W)
Let’s get together with our panelists to talk about laserdiscs,
VHS exchanges and scouring those mystical lands of video rental
stores in the “ye olde days” of Anime. Lisa Hertel (m), Christine
Carpenito, Daniel Marsh, Richard Ralston, Michael Toole
266 Character Interactions
Bulfinch (3W)
You have your cast of characters, now how do you get them to
interact the way you want? How can you make them fight, love,
and laugh at each other convincingly? How do you make changes
in a relationship between characters come about naturally, rather
than seeming forced? Our panelists will elucidate on the finer
points of getting your characters to behave with each other on the
page the way you imagine them in your head. Vikki Ciaffone (m),
Ken Altabef, Timothy Goyette, Diane Kenealy, Lauren M. Roy
267Steampunked!
Douglas (3W)
Steampunk allows you to tell a story through costume. Our
panelists discuss character-building, incorporation of historical
elements, as well as creating a purpose behind a persona wearing
goggles and gears and carrying that ray gun. Li Izumi (m), Hanna
Lee Rubin Abramowitz, Sean Kane, David Larochelle, Akiko
Meigetsu
268 The Challenger Disaster: 30 Years Ago
Hale (3W)
In January 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded off the
coast of Cape Canaveral seventy-three seconds into flight. Witnessed live by millions of Americans in part because of the presence of a teacher on board, the disaster represented a major setback in the United States space program, and deeply affected the
entire country. Come remember the seven astronauts lost during
the tragedy, and discuss the impact it had on the American space
program even to this day. Christopher Davis (m), Pamela Gay, Jeff
Hecht, Nalin Ratnayake, A Joseph Ross
269 Welcome to the Underworld
Burroughs (3E)
Mythic, personal, or speculative, we’ll be talking about human
consciousness after death and what it may or may not encounter.
What are the most compelling afterworlds in fiction, which ones
have the best shot at being plausible, and which ones inspire you
in life? Terri Bruce (m), Greer Gilman, Daniel José Older, Gabriel
Squailia, Sonya Taaffe
270 Soldering 101 (Run #2)
Independence (3E)
Learn to solder by building a simple circuit that blinks. Limit
15, sign up in Program Nexus. Materials fee: $5 per participant.
Drew Van Zandt (m), Andrew Anselmo
271 WWE 2K16 Extreme Rules Tournament (2hr)
Carlton (3E)
g Get in the ring and Raise Some Hell with WWE 2K16! The undisputed champion of wrestling games returns with the biggest
roster in WWE games history. Xbox One.
272 Sails of Glory (3hr)
Harbor I (3E)
g Battle in the age of wooden ships and iron men! Sails of Glory
is a tactical movement miniatures game simulating ship-to-ship
combat in the Napoleonic Wars, principally between the British
and French fleets. Take command of a fast, agile sloop-of-war or
a ponderous first-rate ship-of-the-line. Maneuver for advantage,
fire your broadsides, and capture or sink your opponents! Scott
Marchand Davis
273 Booster Draft (Magic: the Gathering) (4hr 30min) Harbor I (3E)
g Booster draft, sponsored by Pandemonium Books & Games.
Materials will be available for purchase in Harbor I.
274 Cuckoo for Cthulhu (Call of Cthulhu) (4hr 30min) Harbor I (3E)
g Usually you end up insane but this time, you begin insane,
being treated in a psychiatric hospital. However, you now need
to escape, to prevent a terrorist incident with a more insidious
purpose. What is the Sword of Blood? What is the Pope’s involvement? What is the deal with all the salt water? Richard B. Auffrey
275 Pathfinder: Forbidden Furnace of Forgotten Koor (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g When a Qadiran Pathfinder known for her knowledge of geniekind fails to report back to the Katheer Lodge, the PCs are sent
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into the long-abandoned ruins of Koor, a former forge city high
in the Zho Mountains. In their effort to find the lost agent, the
Pathfinders may find themselves facing a foe long locked in a
secure vault by the city’s former occupants—guardians whose
departure weakened their defenses, paving the way for a terrible
escape. Lisa Neilson
276 Pathfinder Society: The Penumbral Accords (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g The daughters of Absalom’s mysterious Blakros family have
long been among the most pursued maidens in the Inner Sea.
Now the family’s matriarch approaches the Pathfinder Society
to help her break a centuries-old pact with the Shadow to save
her twin daughters from a life of servitude at the hands of the
Onyx Alliance. Heading into the fan-favorite Blakros Museum,
the PCs have only a short amount of time to break the Penumbral
Accords and solidify the Society’s ties to the powerful Blakroses.
Daniel Hennessey
277 Pathfinder Society: True Dragons of Absalom (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g For several years, the Pathfinder Society has enjoyed a mutually
beneficial alliance with the Sewer Dragons, the dominant tribe of
kobolds living beneath Absalom. When an elite patrol discovers
a wounded member of the Society with a desperate message, the
Sewer Dragons must quickly intercept an extraordinary threat
from seizing their territory—if not Absalom itself! Players portray kobolds as unlikely defenders of the City at the Center of the
World using 4th-level pregenerated characters. Ray Diaz
278 Mobility Tour of the Art Show
Harbor III (3E)
Want to see the Art Show, but can’t see over the crowds from your
chair or mobie? Now’s your time to see the art without anyone
standing in the way. Nicholas “phi” Shectman (m)
279 Beginning Voice [workshop]
Paine (2W)
i A workshop aimed at people who have no vocal training. It will
cover some of the basics that singers learn, including breathing,
projection, and diction. No observers. This is a room where it’s OK
to suck. This workshop is limited to 15 students; attendees should
sign up in advance at the Program Nexus. Mark Bernstein (m)
280 The Ridiculous SF Premise
Marina 1 (2E)
Scientific progress has a way of defying expectations. Turns out
that many of the things we never thought possible have come to
pass, while that orbital elevator still eludes us. What premises in
SF seem the most ridiculous and difficult to explain, and what
ones make all sorts of intuitive sense until you look beneath the
surface? Mark L Amidon (m), Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein, B. Diane
Martin, Ian Randal Strock, Stephen R Wilk
281 The Impossible Girl: Clara’s Run as Companion
Marina 2 (2E)
Jenna Coleman has now left Doctor Who. In her short time, she’s
been the Doctor’s “Impossible Girl,” been a part of the 50th Anniversary Special with its Tennant/Smith crossover, and been the
first Companion in seven years to witness a regeneration. How
has her run worked overall, and what would we like to see done
differently with the next Companion? Gordon Linzner (m), John
Chu, Forest Handford, Victoria Queeno, Isabel Schechter
282 Introduction to Asexuality
Marina 3 (2E)
We’re all familiar by now with the sexual orientations homosexual, heterosexual, and bi/pansexual. Much less discussed are
asexuals, people who do not experience sexual attraction (but
who may experience romantic attraction). We’ll discuss what
asexuality is and is not, the umbrella of asexual identities, and
talk about some common challenges asexual people face and
why visibility matters. Dash (m), Elizabeth Birdsall, Fish, Faith
Karklin
283 Haus De Fraction: Milkfed Criminal Masterminds Marina 4 (2E)
With successes like Captain Marvel, Bitch Planet, Hawkeye and
Sex Criminals under their belts, comics has a new power couple
in Kelly Sue DeConnick and Matt Fraction. These gifted writers
are using the comics medium to address issues regarding representation, diversity and feminism in wildly creative ways. This
panel will explore their amazing talents and enduring popularity
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Mehitbel Glenhaber, Victoria Janssen
284 Stranger Ways and Murder Ballads (1hr 30min) Grand CD (1W)
e Murder Ballads is a duo of singer-songwriters playing an eclectic blend of folk, blues, and occasionally even murder ballads.
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traditional music with a macabre sense of humor. At Arisia, they
perform together for the first time. Murder Ballads, Stranger
Ways
7:30pm
Webster (2W)
Kevin Schendell
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286Tomorrowland (2hr 5min)
Revere (2W)
v Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to
unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that
exists in their collective memory. 2015, PG.
8:30pm
287 The Course of Sid Meier’s Civilization
Alcott (3W)
With the release of Sid Meier’s Civilization on December 16, 1991,
the 4X (“eXploring, eXpanding, eXploiting, and eXterminating”)
genre was popularized and became a staple of gaming. With a
generation of empire building behind us, panelists will examine
the first Civilization game and its successors. Noel Rosenberg (m),
Christopher Davis, Brian Liberge, Christopher Sheldon-Dante,
Cynthia A Shettle-Meleedy
288 Captain America at 75
Adams (3W)
The All-American Hero is turning 75, and he’s got a lot to celebrate. Popular films, several different heroes under the mask,
and many decades of entertaining comics fans. Come celebrate
the life and times of the Star-Spangled Man! Israel Peskowitz (m),
Bob Chipman, Lisa J. Evans, Ed Fuqua
289 Practical Considerations for Costumers
Douglas (3W)
Our panel of veteran costumers talk about everything from
pockets, to footwear, to how to wear your badge in character.
They’ll address costume and prop transport and storage, ways to
increase your own personal comfort in costume, and safety tips
for costuming in crowds. Gaia Eirich (m), Miss M., Sarah B Morrison, Elizabeth O’Malley
Faneuil (3W)
291 What is Big Data Really?
Hale (3W)
From the NSA global wiretaps to Google’s monstrous collection,
we hear a lot about Big Data. What can it really do? What have
we been told that it can do that it really can’t? What are the real
privacy concerns? Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein (m), David Friedman,
Frederic Jennings, Megan Lewis
292 Chainmail 101: European 4 in 1 Weave (run 2) Independence (3E)
Learn how to make this basic armor weave. We provide a kit of
rings and pliers to borrow. A sign-up sheet will be located at the
$5 per participant. Liz Cademy (m), Jon Voisey
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293 The Drowning World
Marina 1 (2E)
From The Water Knife to Hurricane Fever, how are science fiction
and fantasy taking on climate change, and what second order
consequences are we missing? Terry Franklin, Ken Gale, Alexander Jablokov, Tegan Mannino
294 Jurassic World: The Dinosaurs are Back!
Marina 2 (2E)
Jurassic World has revived a franchise that had not only been dormant for years, but which had faltered critically multiple times.
In spite of some huge flaws—problematic treatment of its female
characters, wasted guest appearances, and a phoned-in performance by Chris Pratt—it was the biggest hit of 2015. Beyond nostalgia, what made JW so successful, and what hope does it offer
for the franchise? We’ll discuss our thoughts on the movie as well
as the franchise as a whole. Sarah Smith (m), Christine Carpenito,
Bob Eggleton, James Hailer, A.J. Odasso
295 Best Manga Series That Don’t Have an Anime
Marina 3 (2E)
Our panelists will bring up some of their favorite manga series
that haven’t received an anime adaptation, and tell you why you
should pick them up the next time you see them on the shelf at
the local store! Michael Toole (m), Zachary Clemente, Morlock,
Morgana Santilli
296 Men In Comics
Marina 4 (2E)
Believe it or not, men read comics! Who knew? In this panel we’ll
examine the work of the few men who also make comics and the
man-characters they create. How do you even write comics for
men, anyway? The panelists will attempt to answer this question
and many more with our tongues firmly planted in our cheeks.
Don’t miss out on what is sure to be the most talked about Men in
Comics panel ever! Donna Martinez (m), E. J. Barnes, Alex Jarvis,
Jet Levy, Julia Pugliese
297 Bawdy Songs [song circle]
Commonwealth (1W)
i Unsuitable for children of all ages! Sing, play, or listen in a moderated open circle for songs that are amorous, suggestive, erotic,
sexy, raunchy, or just plain lewd. Songs may be as rude as you like,
but rudeness in excess of cleverness is tacky. Note: If you think
violence is clever, you’re mistaken. Angela Kessler (m), Sharone
Horowit-Hendler, Zoe Madonna
9:00pm
298 “Free!” and “Free! Eternal Summer” (10hr)
Griffin (3E)
a “Free!” is a Japanese anime television series. The first season,
titled “Free!—Iwatobi Swim Club” aired in Japan in 2013, and the
second season, titled “Free!—Eternal Summer”, aired in 2014. 25
episodes (first and second seasons)
299Drawful (1hr)
Carlton (3E)
300K-Pax (2hr)
Otis (2W)
f Prot, a patient in a mental institution, claims to be from another
planet, and the more his doctor looks into it, the more it looks like
he actually is. Starring Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges, Prot’s view
of earth is enlightening and he sees humans from a different and
better viewpoint. This quiet and understated film will make you
think about what it is to be an alien and what it is to be human.
Presented in full 35mm Cinemascope. 2001, PG-13.
301 Game of Thrones Gets Everything Wrong (1hr) Grand CD (1W)
Athena School of Arms presents: Hollywood and TV are notoriously bad at depicting the Medieval setting correctly. Combat
and warfare in Medieval-ish settings for both fantasy and historical movies and books are woefully misleading. Swords aren’t
heavy, armor worked and longbows didn’t rule the battlefield.
Personal combat and the conduct of war through the ages will
be discussed to expose these myths. Athena School of Arms (m),
Steven Hirsch
9:15pm
302 Neverwhere (Part 1) (29min)
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girl named Door falls, injured, across his path. This is the original
work by Neil Gaiman, the novel came after. 1996
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303 Rockets & Lasers & Space Adventures!
Alcott (3W)
There’s been a recent renaissance in science fiction as we’ve seen
a proliferation of cross-genre works and an increase in diversity
among protagonists. However, some things will always tickle us:
space ships whizzing around the galaxy, laser gun battles and
high adventure at its pulpy sci-fi best. Come discuss why these
tropes resonate with us so much, and learn about what authors
are still delivering this classic vein of sci-fi goodness. A Joseph
Ross (m), Mehitbel Glenhaber, Ian Randal Strock, Stephen R Wilk
304 The Lack of Trans* Relationships in Star Trek
Adams (3W)
Ever since Star Trek débuted it has been at the forefront of
portraying interracial relationships in a positive manner while
including interspecies relationships that are healthy and productive. However, when it comes to relationships with transgender
characters, critics of Star Trek have repeatedly commented on
missed opportunities and the significance of such relationships’
absence. Why is the one, but not the other, apparently seen by
The Powers That Be as normalized in the 23rd century? Penny
Wilhelm (m), Leo d’Entremont, Dash, Sioban Krzywicki
305 The Next Steps in BDSM
Douglas (3W)
You’ve dipped your toes in the water and are ready to go a bit
deeper. Before you dive in head first, what are some good next
steps? Let’s discuss the topics that go a bit more in-depth. What
is edgeplay? power-exchange? What BDSM skills require some
advanced study? 18+ Only. Percival (m), Shana Fuqua, Marnen
Laibow-Koser, Shelley Marsh, Micah Schneider
306 Kids Track Crafts for Adults (2hr 45min)
Faneuil (3W)
The kids’ track has many events that the rest of us think sound
great; come try out one or more of them in this buffet of fun
workshops. Make rayguns with blinky lights! Build your own
wings! Make a catapult! Learn some circus arts! Some crafts
may have small materials fees, amount varies per project. Kevin
Osborn (m), Shari Brezinsky, David Friedman, Scott Wilhelm,
Aimee Yermish
307 Kaleidoscope Gathering: PoC Social & Safe Space
Hale (3W)
Connect with other People of Color (PoC) at Arisia in a safe
space. Some of us are obvious ethnic or racial “minorities”. Some
of us have mixed heritage. or look to be of European extraction,
but aren’t. Whatever our outsides look like, our insides are geeky.
Being a PoC in Fandom can be lonely, awkward, or even isolating.
Gather with other PoC for safe space to chat about the good and
bad of your Fandom experience. (To maintain a safe space, nonPoC Allies are asked not to attend.)
308 LARP—FAROS: Minds of Madness (4hr)
Burroughs (3E)
g Deep space travel and extended life come with a price. Most of
the home planet was destroyed by radiation storms. Resources
are scarce. Material, information, and data exchange control the
worlds known to man and his new off-planet associates. Your
adventure starts on Rimor 1, where you are being trained for deep
space research, exploration, and adventure on off-world planets.
Note, All weapons Including Nerf Guns must be checked by The
Watch (Security) before the event. Eric Love (m), Eli Flinn, Alison
Love, Alexis Moisand, Kenzie Schoenthaler
309 Play Games w/ the Designer: Mobile Frame ZeroIndependence (3E)
g Join game designer Joshua Newman to explore his game, Mobile
Frame Zero 001: Rapid Attack! Tiny giant LEGO® robots battle
across the tabletop! This tactical, small unit wargame combines
depth of tactics and strategy with the destructability of building block terrain and units into a tense game of bold and clever
choices. Joshua Newman (m)
310Fibbage (1hr)
Carlton (3E)
311 Classic Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (3hr)
Harbor I (3E)
g A classic, old-fashioned AD&D game with some personal twists.
Been a DM since Chainmail days. Runs psionics and variant
character classes. Jane Sibley
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312 The Great Dalmuti (1hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g The Great Dalmuti is a quick and easy card game in which players
struggle to maintain their rank in society by going out first. As
in real life, the haves (the Dalmutis) oppress the have nots (the
Peons) by taking their best cards and making them do all the
shuffling, dealing, and cleaning up. You may have played a game
like Dalmuti already under the names Dilbert: Corporate Shuffle,
President, Scum, or Asshole! Mary Olszowka
Paine (2W)
Paul Estin (m), Nat Budin
314 Ship it Like FedExxx
Marina 1 (2E)
e Join the creators of the hit fanfic storytelling party game slash:
romance without boundaries as they present their favorite smut
and crackfics. Awkward and arousing erotica will be heard. Erotic
fan brackets with live scripting and illustration. Teddy Roosevelt!
Luna Lovegood! The Predator! Starbuck! Dr. Who! Godzilla! Daenerys! The Witch King of Angmar! Khan and Khaaaaan!!!!!!!! No
holes barred! Daniel Brian, Glenn Given, Meg McGinley
315 The Shadow War of the Night Dragons
Marina 2 (2E)
For many years Arisians have traditionally read “The Eye of
Argon” aloud. In the spirit of celebrating bad fiction for its own
sake, this year we present a work from our Guest of Honor, Mr.
John Scalzi. This story was actually nominated for a Hugo in
2012. We’re not sure why... Keith R. A. DeCandido (m)
316 Arisia Book Club: Reading the Hugos & Nebulas Marina 3 (2E)
Read this year’s Hugo-winning novel (The Three-Body Problem,
Cixin Liu) and novelette (“The Day the World Turned Upside
Down”, Thomas Olde Heuvelt) and Nebula-winning novel (Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer) and stories (“Yesterday’s Kin”, Nancy
Kress; “A Guide to the Fruits of Hawai’i,” Alaya Dawn Johnson;
“Jackalope Wives”, Ursula Vernon), and come down to discuss!
JoSelle Vanderhooft (m), Susan de Guardiola, Marlin May, Mark
W. Richards
317 Multiversity: The Draw of “Elseworlds”
Marina 4 (2E)
From “Red Son” to Spider-Gwen, there’s something fascinating
about the stories that ask “What If”. As explored in the recent DC
mini series “Multiversity”, come explore what makes Elseworlds
and What-Ifs so alluring. Alex Jarvis (m), Ed Fuqua, Woodrow
Hill, Andrew Kirschbaum, Cassandra Lease
318 PMRP Gender-Swapped “Journey to Babel” (1hr 30min)Grand B (1W)
e The Post-Meridian Radio Players present Gender-Swapped Star
Trek: “Journey to Babel”! The Enterprise finds itself host to a number of bickering diplomats—including Spock’s parents. When an
alien dignitary is murdered, the prime suspect is Spock’s mother!
The crew must unravel the mystery as an unidentified vessel
attacks. Post Meridian Radio Players
319 PMRP: “Journey to Babel” (1hr 30min)
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320 The Lovers (1hr 50min)
Revere (2W)
v An epic, sweeping and riveting tale of an impossible love, set
across two time periods and continents. Paranormal romance.
2015, R.
11:00pm
321 Bad Film: They Saved Hitler’s Brain (1hr 31min)
Otis (2W)
f This is an early 1960s feature with an espionage film made in the
1970s edited into it. The thin plot revolves around Nazis preserving Hitler’s head on a tropical island after the war, kidnapping a
top scientist to have him keep Hitler alive. Undoubtedly one of
the worst films ever made, MST3K commentary is encouraged.
This 16mm film is sponsored by the Institute For the Promotion
of Bad Cinema and the Instituto Cinemalo d’Italia. 1968, NR.
322 Harry Potter Wand Dueling Workshop (1hr)
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ing curriculum. Join Harry Potter NYC as their top wand dueling
instructors demonstrate several of the offensive and defensive
moves most frequently employed in duels. Many of these can be
seen being used in the now famous Harry Potter Documentary
films. You can bring your own wands, or if needed training wands
can be provided. Harry Potter NYC Meetup
323 Valhalla Club Dance (6hr)
Commonwealth (1W)
Oh What a Dance, what a lovely dance. It’s time to party like the
world is ending. Don your post apocalyptic gear or embrace your
inner barbarian as we race towards dawn. Witness DJs Dirge and
Xero as they play the music that will deliver you into eternity. Do
your best to impress, and you too may ride into Valhalla shiny
and chrome. DJ Dirge
11:30pm
324 Figure Drawing: Cosplay Edition
Adams (3W)
Bring your sketchbook and try to capture some of those great
Arisia cosplay costumes on paper! Several different cosplayers
will pose for your pen, pencil, or paints. Lisa Hertel (m), Sarah B
Morrison
325 Fun With Rope
Douglas (3W)
One of the first things that comes to mind when you think about
BDSM is rope. Come learn about rope bondage, from basic knots
to some of those pretty harnesses you’ve seen around. No previous experience necessary! You don’t even need a partner. 18+
Only. Percival (m), Jet Levy
326 Game with the Designer: AEGIS Combining Robots
Independence (3E)
g Breeze Grigas will be running demos of A.E.G.I.S. Combining
Robot Strategy Game, a tactics game where players use teams of
five combining robots to face off against each other in combat! It’s
designed to be more accessible than your average tactics game,
with the same huge depth of strategy. Quick to play, easy to learn
and with infinite possibilities, newcomers to the strategy game
scene and wargaming veterans alike love this game! It’s Pokemon
meets Power Rangers meets Advance Wars! Breeze Grigas (m)
Paine (2W)
people are interested. Ellen Kranzer (m), Elizabeth Birdsall
328 Mark Does Stuff: Late Night Smut Reading!
Marina 4 (2E)
Come hear Mark “Does Stuff” Oshiro read random smut that
you’ve never heard before and revel in breaking brains. Mark
Oshiro (m)
11:45pm
329 Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (1hr 46min) ArisiaTV
t After New York City receives a series of attacks from giant flying
robots, a reporter teams up with a pilot in search of their origin,
as well as the reason for the disappearances of famous scientists
around the world. 2004, PG
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330 Midnight Maker Crafting Social (3hr)
Hale (3W)
Is your idea of a good party knitting until sunrise? Did you get
yarn bombed last weekend and want to do it again? Whatever you
like to make you can do it all night! Come out and connect with
other crafty insomniacs, attendees are encouraged to practice
and share their skills with new friends.
331 Call Girl Of Cthulhu (1hr 30min)
Revere (2W)
v When a virginal artist falls in love with a call girl, she turns out to
be the chosen bride of the alien god Cthulhu. To save her, he must
stop an ancient cult from summoning their god and destroying
mankind. Horror comedy. 2014, R.
332 LARP—Reunited (CHRONOS Ex Arcana) (5hr)
Webster (2W)
g You are a member of the Arcanum: an ancient and powerful
secret society that has protected mystical secrets for centuries.
You protect the masses, whom you call “Silent,” from the Eldritch
threats both within this world and without. Your Chapterhouse
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333 Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (1hr)
Grand B (1W)
e Root for villains? Do the weird stuff? Wonder why corporate tools
always find love? Join The Teseracte Players for a performance
that’ll convince you to send an application to the Evil League of
Evil. Teseracte Players
1:00am
334 Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Once More With Feeling Grand B (1W)
e The Teseracte Players prove that life’s a show as they sing and
dance into trouble as Buffy and the Scoobies. You’ll leave so
under their spell you’ll wonder—where do we go from here? Teseracte Players
1:40am
335Heartless (1hr 45min)
Revere (2W)
v Jamie Morgan, a young man with a large heart-shaped birthmark
on his face, discovers that there are demons on the streets of East
London. Horror. 2009, R.
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340Teeth
Revere (2W)
v Still a stranger to her own body, a high school student discovers
she has a physical advantage when she becomes the object of male
violence. Horror, gross. 2007, R.
3:45am
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342 Cat-Women of the Moon (1hr 3min)
ArisiaTV
t Astronauts travel to the moon where they discover it is inhabited
by attractive young women in black tights. 1953
5:00am
343Proxima (1hr 55min)
Revere (2W)
v Tony, the owner of a small fantastic film video shop, has found
out that at times reality can defy science-fiction. The time has
come to embark on a trip to a place nobody has ever been to
before. Spain, subtitled. 2007, PG-13.
5:19am
344 Grimm’s Snow White (1hr 30min)
ArisiaTV
t When the King is killed by ferocious reptile beasts, his Queen
takes control of the kingdom. She tries to kill her beautiful stepdaughter Snow, but she escapes into the enchanted forest. 2012,
PG-13
6:55am
345Orlando (1hr 30min)
Revere (2W)
v Young nobleman Orlando is commanded by Queen Elizabeth I to
stay forever young. Miraculously, he does just that. The film follows him as he moves through several centuries of British history,
experiencing a variety of lives and relationships along the way,
and even changing sex. 1992, PG-13.
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346 “Noragami” and “Noragami Aragoto” (11hr)
Griffin (3E)
a “Noragami” (lit. Stray God) aired in 2014 as “Noragami” and as
“Noragami Aragoto” in 2015. Hiyori Iki was a regular junior high
student until she was hit by a bus while trying to save the life of
a person named Yato. This incident causes her to transform into
a half-phantom. Soon after, she learns that Yato is a god and she
ends up being dragged into the world of Gods while attempting
to stay in the realm of the living. (24 episodes and 3 OVAs)
ArisiaTV
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348 Miss Lizzy’s Traveling Historical Fashion Show
Adams (3W)
Sit down the the show’s curator for a round-table discussion of
Victorian fashion and culture. Examine items from this collection of authentic garments, jewelry, accessories, beadwork, sewing notions, vintage photographs and style periodicals. Lisa A
Ashton
349 Sunday Morning Prayer
Douglas (3W)
Being a geek and being spiritual don’t need to be mutually exclusive. Come join us for a Morning Prayer Service, on Saturday and
Sunday morning, modeled from the Episcopal Book of Common
Prayer and the Iona Abbey Book of Worship. This is a nondenominational Christian service, but all are welcome, regardless of faith, gender, sexuality or gender expression. Children are
also welcomed. And don’t worry about being late—you will still
be welcomed! Craig R McDonough, David Olsen, Penny Wilhelm
350 Chainmail For Breakfast
Independence (3E)
For early risers! Work on your own chainmail project with experts
on hand to make suggestions, or buy a simple kit to learn a basic
chainmail weave or project. A sign-up sheet will be located at the
$5 per participant if you need a kit. Liz Cademy (m)
351 Dinosaur Island (1hr 20min)
Revere (2W)
v A vacation becomes the adventure of a lifetime as a boy finds
himself stranded in a world filled with ghost ships and prehistoric creatures. He embarks on a journey that will change his
future forever. (Neon colors and feathered dinosaurs match current theories.) Australia. 2014, PG.
352 Geeky Play Date—Sunday Morning
Webster (2W)
venue, plan on tending to your children. If you need to leave a
after 9:45, and checking in with Fast Track staff. Dawn-Marie
Dunn, Brian Gray
9:00am
353 Close Encounters of the Third Kind (2hr 17min)
Otis (2W)
f In Spielberg’s first great epic, people from across the world are
drawn to a spot in the Wyoming wilderness where they sense
something is about to happen. This is a film that awakens a sense
of wonder, something we all need, and a great way to begin your
morning at the con. “One of the most ambitious films made” says
Ron Rosenbaum in this month’s Smithsonian magazine. Last
week’s death of cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond makes this
an especially poignant time to see it. In 16mm. 1977, PG.
354 Indie Games Expo (7hr)
Grand A (1W)
g Arisia is hosting our first-ever Indie Game Expo! Come check out
the year’s best tabletop and digital games, sneak a peek at upcoming releases, and chat with developers from indie game studios.
355 Hung Over Yoga (50min)
Commonwealth (1W)
“Aint no party like a yoga party because a yoga party helps you
start your day off right”! This yoga practice is geared to help tired
bodies recover from an action packed Saturday and build the
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body up so you can enjoy a Super Sunday. Wear non-restrictive
clothing and bring a yoga mat, towel, or blanket. Aventurine Yoga
356 Star Wars: A New Hope (2hr 3min)
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a wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire’s
world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue
Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader. 1977, PG
10:00am
357 Basic Stage Makeup
Alcott (3W)
There’s a tremendous difference between makeup worn every day
and makeup for the stage. Good makeup will enhance even for
the simplest costume walk-across. Discover how simple the basic
techniques are. We’ll cover techniques for a variety of skin tones
and characters. Learn what supplies you can pick up at any drug
store and get an idea about where to start experimenting with the
really good stuff. Carol Salemi (m), Gaia Eirich, Anastasia Holt,
Shelley Marsh
358 Broad Universe Rapid-Fire Reading
Adams (3W)
r Broad Universe is an international organization of women and
men dedicated to celebrating and promoting the work of women
writers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Come listen to dramatic live readings from works of members of the Broad Universe
organization. Participants are members of the Broad Universe
writers’ group. Trisha Wooldridge (m), Randee Dawn, Lisa J.
Evans, Elaine Isaak, Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert, Morven Westfield,
Connie Wilkins
359 LARP—One Night in Bangkok (4hr)
Bulfinch (3W)
g It’s 1972. You’re a group of international chess players during the
height of the Cold War, meeting for one of the final championship rounds in Bangkok, Thailand. The championship is tomorrow between two eminent players, a Russian and an American.
The air is full of palpable tension. Some of you search for relief
among the pleasures of the city. Some of you bite your tongues
in restraint. And maybe one of you will succumb to murder. A
game about trust, carpe diem, lawlessness, and mind games. K.N.
Granger (m)
360 Help! My Hobby has Gone Mainstream
Douglas (3W)
From shows like Heroes of Cosplay and The Guild, to Dragon*Con
photo albums on CNN, this sacred part of being a geek has
started getting a lot of popular attention. But there’s also the
negative attention our hobby has gotten from costumed acts of
violence and the drama of reality tv. Our panelists discuss how
this segment of fandom has changed in recent years, and how this
attention may alter its future. Woodrow Hill (m), Antonia Pugliese, Julia Pugliese, Victoria Queeno
361 Knitting 101/102/201
Faneuil (3W)
Learn beginning knitting, expand your skills, or challenge a serious knitter with your craziest ideas. Aimee Yermish (m), Elizabeth Birdsall, Christine Carpenito, Rachel Kadel-Garcia
362 Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon
Burroughs (3E)
The story that changed a generation, Sailor Moon has spanned
18 manga volumes, multiple anime series (including a brand new
2014 series), movies, specials, live action series, live musicals,
and more product than you could possibly own (but we can darn
well try). Come listen to our panel of Sailor Moon enthusiasts
as they talk about the good, the bad, and the sparkly. Elizabeth
O’Malley (m), Diana Hsu, Juliet Kahn, Donna Martinez
363 Basic Leatherworking Workshop
Independence (3E)
Learn to make simple leather accessories, get links to local
sources and tips, and find out where you can learn more. A signup sheet will be located at the Program Nexus, or you can stop
by before the workshop to see if there’s room. This workshop is
limited to 15 people. Materials fee: $5 per participant. Daniel
Marsh (m)
364 Shattered Reality (D&D 5th Edition, Modern) (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g Come and enjoy a game of Dungeons and Dragons set in the
modern day, inspired by the World of Darkness setting. What
happens when the world you think you know by day fades into
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of events that can change your life. Do you have what it takes to
make it out alive when the fey and other horrors are real and you
have seen too much? Michael Grivakis
365 Band of Bothers: Jailbreak! (Heroes Unlimited) (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g You are a member of a team of eccentric superheroes, residing
in the large metropolitan city of Century Station. Your super
powers, if you can call them “super,” are of questionable usefulness. Nevertheless, you have already saved this city once. Now
you must save it again from a group of super villains that have
escaped from a maximum security prison! Think you’ve got what
it takes to capture the villains and bring them back to justice?
Branden Loizides
366 The Heart of the Mountain (D&D 3.5) (4hr 30min) Harbor I (3E)
g “What’s the matter, Dwarf—you want to live forever? We got
drow coming through the lower tunnels and we need some forward troops to find the source of the problem and take an axe
to it.” This is an all-dwarf party seeking to keep their mountain
home safe from the terrors of the Underdark. Michael Dlott
367 Pathfinder Society: The Merchant’s Wake (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g A powerful Qadiran trade prince has died, and faction leader
Aaqir al’Hakam rushes to his homeland to attend his mentor’s
funeral. The death of such a influential merchant and politician has created a considerable power vacuum, and ambitious
acquaintances across the Inner Sea are in attendance to pay their
respects, claim a piece of the trade prince’s legacy, and undercut
their rivals’ attempts to do the same. Can the Pathfinders keep
this somber event from spiraling into a bloodbath? David Neilson
368 Pathfinder Society: Night March of Kalkamedes (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g A veteran Pathfinder exploring the Fenwall Mountains of Varisia
has begun sleepwalking, traveling through the dead of night in
the same direction each time. The following mornings, however,
he awakens injured and lost in the wilderness, never reaching the
mysterious destination that drew him from his bed in the night.
It falls to a team of Pathfinders to escort the sleepwalker to his
destination and uncover the true nature of the strange phenomenon overtaking Kalkamedes’s dreams. Lisa Neilson
369 D&D Adventurer’s League: Harried in Hillsfar (13hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g “In Elventree, near the oppressive city of Hillsfar, a recent string
of strange occurrences has locals on edge. Factions have gathered
at the forest of Cormanthor to determine what’s happening.”
Hey Wizard Games is running the D&D Adventurer’s League
“Rage of Demons” storyline throughout the con. “Hillsfar” is an
introductory adventure (lvls. 1–2) that’s great for new players or
those exploring 5th Ed D&D. Other adventures will be available
for those with more seasoned League characters.
370 Tenchi Muyo (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g A fun story base anime style anything go’s adventure all across
space to stop evil and to have fun on the way. This is where you
get to be like one of your favorite anime character’s and save the
world. You will play as the most unlikely group of hero’s to travel
all around space looking for the ten power gems so the evil space
king doesn’t get his hands on them and have all types of random
fun on the way. Get ready for comedy, romance, adventure, scifi
and other stuff. Justin T Kelley
371 Gospel Sing [song circle]
Paine (2W)
i A Sunday morning sing of songs in the gospel style—straight or
silly. Check your holy symbols at the door. Alan Whitbread (m),
April Grant, Jeremy Kessler
372 Prisoner of Zenda (1hr 40min)
Revere (2W)
v An Englishman on a Ruritarian holiday must impersonate the
king when the rightful monarch, a distant cousin, is drugged and
kidnapped. Witty repartee and epee. 7.8 IMDB, B/W. 1937, PG.
373 Cartooning & Comic Creating
Hancock (2W)
k Learn how to draw cartoons and construct a comic. Mercy E Van
Vlack (m), Mehitbel Glenhaber, Bettina M. Kurkoski
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374 Science Experiments
Hancock (2W)
k Come participate in cool science experiments using common
household materials.
Webster (2W)
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376 Princesses & Princes Playdate (1hr 30min)
Webster (2W)
k Children of all ages are invited to spend a morning with their
favorite Disney princesses! The princesses (and some princes)
from all your favorite Disney films will be at Arisia to lead a
wonderful playdate full of games, reading stories, and singing
songs, with plenty of time to play and take pictures too! Emily
Simon (m), Faith D’Isa, Megan Hassan, Naomi Ibasitas, Kit Jenna,
Jaimie Leibrandt, Mikaela Scheff, Shanie Schwartzman, Milo
Stein
377 Headcanon and SF/F
Marina 1 (2E)
In 2013 Michelle Nijhuis had an article in Slate about her daughter’s insistence that Bilbo Baggins is a girl. In 2015, on Buzzfeed,
Alanna Bennett discussed the popular headcanon of Hermione
Granger as black. This panel is about headcanons. The ones that
catch on, the ones that address lack of representation in original
works (and whether that is a distraction from the need for more
diverse original work), and where headcanons drift into entirely
different characters. Victoria Janssen, Catt Kingsgrave-Ernstein,
A.J. Odasso, JoSelle Vanderhooft
378 The DC TV Universe: Flash, Arrow, and Beyond! Marina 2 (2E)
Even as their film counterparts struggle for fannish and critical
respect, the interconnected DC TV universe is a hit, with Flash
and Arrow spawning a mutual upcoming spinoff, Legends of
Tomorrow, and John Constantine getting added to Arrow‘s cast.
What makes this interconnected—and often tonally inconsistent—universe work so well? We’ll discuss current and upcoming arcs, as well as where the shows have gone right. Nomi S.
Burstein (m), Mark L Amidon, Michael A. Burstein, Keith R. A.
DeCandido, Gordon Linzner
379 Makerspaces, Tech Incubators, and You
Marina 3 (2E)
A discussion of Makerspaces (tool and skill sharing organizations
that are community-oriented) and Tech Incubators (services and
infrastructure for startups and small business), and how they can
be of use to a serious or non-serious hobbyist or entrepreneur.
James Bredt (m), Andrew Anselmo, Thomas Nackid, Meredith
Schwartz
380 DC Comics 1985 to 1995: A Decade of Epic Change Marina 4 (2E)
For ten years at DC Comics decisions were made and books
were published that would redefine what mainstream comics
were capable of. Crisis on Infinite Earths brought us the reboot.
Watchmen and Dark Knight Returns gave us the “grim and gritty”
aesthetic. The debuts of Swamp Thing, Hellblazer and Sandman
helped establish the Vertigo line. Our panelists will discuss this
decade and how it could affect comics in the future. Adam Lipkin (m), Ken Gale, Glenn Hauman, Alisa Kwitney Sheckley, Joey
Peters
381 Indie Tabletop/RPG/LARP (1hr)
Grand A (1W)
A meetup for indie gamers and designers, specifically for character-driven gaming play. Hosted as part of the Indie Games Expo,
the topics will be where the group takes it.
382 Martial Arts of “A Game of Thrones” (1hr 30min)
Commonwealth (1W)
s From swaggering bravos to knightly judicial duels, George R.R.
Martin drew on historical exemplars in creating his realistic,
gritty fantasy world. But how did these martial arts really work,
and where does truth end and fiction begin? Join renowned
historical combat master Dr. Ken Mondschein and his students
of Worcester Historical Swordsmanship for an exploration
and demonstration of the combative skills found in A Game of
Thrones, followed by a hands-on class in Braavosi water dancing!
Worcester Historical Swordsmanship (m)
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383 Queer Gamers (1hr)
Grand A (1W)
A meet-up for gamers and designers anywhere on the alternate
sexuality spectrum. Hosted as part of the Indie Games Expo, this
time is for casual conversation and networking, topics wherever
the group directs them.
11:10am
384 The Iron Giant (1hr 26min)
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t A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy. 1999, PG
11:30am
385 Superheroes of Japan
Alcott (3W)
Everyone knows America has superheroes but Japan for the last
five decades has created their own lasting icons of derring do.
Cyborg 009, Kamen Rider, Gatchaman, and Sailor Moon show
that Japan’s heroes are just as colorful and interesting as their
American cousins. Come to this discussion to learn about the
endearing and strange history of superheroes in Japan. Michael
Toole (m), Morlock, Julia Pugliese
386 Beyond Arduino: Bigger and Better Electronics
Adams (3W)
This panel covers more advanced microcontrollers and widgets for projects where an Arduino just isn’t enough. Examples
include the Raspberry Pi, Beaglebone Black, mbed, and industrial
solutions like the TS-7600. James Turner (m), Andrew Anselmo,
Shirley Dulcey, Phillip Hallam-Baker, Kevin Osborn
387 Northern Lights Costumers’ Guild Meet-up
Douglas (3W)
Northern Lights is a chapter of the International Costumers’
Guild, a non-profit organization that seeks to educate the public
and enjoy the construction and wearing of all forms of costume.
Jamila Sisco
388 Make Your Own Education
Faneuil (3W)
College is increasingly expensive, and some industry leaders have
come out in support of skipping it and learning the important
skills yourself. What are the pitfalls? What fields are easiest to get
started in without that diploma? Where can you find resources to
learn the Big Stuff without going to an institution? Lee Moyer (m),
Craig R McDonough, Sarah B Morrison, Meredith Schwartz,
Carsten Turner
389 Steven Universe: We’ll Always Find a Way
Burroughs (3E)
Rebecca Sugar’s Steven Universe has been a breakout hit for
Cartoon Network. The first series on the network created by a
woman, it tells powerful, funny, and moving stories in tiny doses,
and has dealt uncompromisingly with issues around gender,
childhood, and family in ways both unexpected and delightful.
It’s also telling a great long-form adventure story. We’ll talk about
all elements of this show in a panel that, like the show itself, will
appeal to fans of all ages. Cassandra Lease (m), Gillian Daniels,
Max Gladstone, Juliet Kahn, Cody Mattes
390 Block Printing (run #2)
Independence (3E)
Learn to make block prints for cards or general arting. Participants will make a block and print with it. A sign-up sheet will
be located at the Program Nexus, or you can stop by before the
workshop to see if there’s room. This workshop is limited to 15
people. Materials fee: $5 per participant. Anne Nydam
391 Pandemic (with On the Brink) (1hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g Plagues are spreading rapidly across the world. Can you stop
them? Join cooperatively with your fellow players to battle infections and discover cures before the entire world succumbs. All
levels of experience are welcome. The On the Brink expansion set
will be available. Claire Rojstaczer
392 Press Your Farkle (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
gRemember Press Your Luck? Love Farkle? Get ready to have these
two classic games sandwiched together in a Trivia and Dice
battle. Answer questions correctly to earn rolls of the dice, then
roll those dice hoping to find the best combinations. Beware the
dreaded Farkle, a roll with no score! Score the most points and
earn bragging rights amongst your friends and fellow con goers.
Steven Anderson
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393 Art Show Directors’ Docent Tour
Harbor III (3E)
Tour the Arisia 2016 Art Show with the art show directors, and
get their point of view on the show itself as a work of art. Megan
Lewis, Nicholas “phi” Shectman
394 NASA Documentary Films (1hr)
Otis (2W)
f This year’s batch of films comes from the archives of the Jet
Propulsion Laboratory and begins with the 1967 JPL orientation
film for new employees, then Mission For Mariner, an overview
on early solar system exploration. We conclude with a theatrical
newsreel on Gemini 8 and Luna 6. Presented all in 16mm.
395 The Shallow End [song circle]
Paine (2W)
i A performance circle specifically for those who have little or no
experience performing in front of others. You can do whatever
you want—sing, recite, dance, etc.—and no one will boo or criticize. Come get your feet wet. Mark Bernstein (m), Angela Kessler
396 The Technology of Star Trek
Marina 1 (2E)
Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Trek by discussing
the good, the bad, and the ugly about the depictions of technology on screen and paper: communicators, tricorders, hand-held
computers, and dozens of things you remember that the panel
forgot. Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein (m), David Brahm, Marc Brunco,
Carl Fink, Woodrow Hill
397 The Bible as Fantasy Literature
Marina 2 (2E)
What can we gain from viewing the Bible as fantasy literature,
rife with active gods, prophecies, and larger-than-life heroes,
and complete with centuries of fanfic from Dante to Milton and
onward? How is the Bible treated in fantasy? Ken Schneyer (m),
B.A. Chepaitis, MJ Cunniff, N.S. Dolkart, Matthew Kressel, Susan
Weiner
398 The Boston Comics Round Table
Marina 3 (2E)
Come and meet some of the creators of the Boston Comics Round
Table, the largest and oldest collective of comics creators in New
England. In just under a decade the BCR has published numerous
books, helped establish MICE: The Massachusetts Independent
Comics Expo, and helped foster a sense of community for those
interested in making comics. Dan Mazur (m), E. J. Barnes, Mehitbel Glenhaber, Donna Martinez, Heide Solbrig
399 Complexities of Voice
Marina 4 (2E)
How do we choose the voices we write with, and how do those
choices influence plot, theme, flow? Trisha Wooldridge (m), Constance Burris, John Chu, Ctein, Greer Gilman
400 Walk the Labyrinth (1hr)
Commonwealth (1W)
What’s blue & white and bigger on the inside? Our 30’x30’
seven-circuit classical labyrinth! A tool for walking meditation,
self-inquiry, relaxation, or just for fun, use it to find a little peace
during the excitement of Arisia. The labyrinth is open to all who
can respect the space. You can arrive anytime and walk it as many
times as you’d like. Jude Shabry
11:40am
401 The Princess Bride (1hr 35min)
Revere (2W)
v “Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare
to die.” “Have fun stormin’ da castle.” 8.1 IMDB. 1987, PG.
12:00pm
402 Rock Band 4 Freeplay (14hr)
Carlton (3E)
g Form your own band, rock the world, and live out your ultimate
rock and roll fantasy, with your friends, family, or as a solo act.
Drop in all day long.
403 Swordswomen Through the Ages (45min)
Grand B (1W)
s The sword was the weapon par excellence for hundreds of years,
and the symbol of nobility and might. And throughout history,
women became experts in its use. In this demonstration, we’ll
discuss famous fighting women from European history. For each
woman, we’ll demonstrate an authentic swordplay style, taken
from a surviving text, that she might have used, ranging from
the subtleties of the medieval longsword to the simplicity of the
Napoleonic saber. CHEMAS Group (m), Paul Kenworthy, Mark J.
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404 8th Man: Armored Man (21min)
Otis (2W)
f In Japan’s earliest cyborg anime, detective Tobor has a second life
as the 8th Man, a robot superhero that fights crime. This episode
explores the hazards of performing experiments on unconsenting humans. In 16mm B&W (Ferrania print)
405 LARP—Muppet Purgatory (4hr)
Grand CD (1W)
g The entire cast and crew of the Muppet Show were killed in a
tragically hilarious accident. Now they are stuck in Purgatory
awaiting Judgment. But the disposition of their souls depends on
their performing for their salvation. God and Satan are watching. Muppet Purgatory is a 4 hour long low-plot, high-roleplaying
game. The majority of characters will perform in at least one
improv skit, and maybe several. Anyone who does not wish to
play is welcome to sit in and watch the skits. Beth Baniszewski (m)
406 The Cutting Truth of the Sword (1hr 30min) Commonwealth (1W)
s Athena School of Arms presents: A Demonstration of cutting
with a variety of real swords, and other elements of advanced
training. Followed immediately by hands-on lessons in either the
Longsword or Broadsword. All equipment provided, no experience necessary. Advanced lessons available for students who have
already done the basic lesson. Athena School of Arms (m), Steven
Hirsch
1:00pm
407 Ultraman, Power Rangers & the World of Tokusatsu Alcott (3W)
In 1954, director Ishiro Honda made history with Godzilla—but
his chief special effects artist, Eiji Tsubaraya, would later make
some history of his own. Today, there’s a new crop of great
tokusatsu films and TV shows every year. Join a panel of experts
to discuss the continuing evolution of this exciting, eye-popping,
and unique entertainment. Cassandra Lease (m), Breeze Grigas,
Johnna Y Klukas, Morlock
408 Using, Making, and Modifying Sewing Patterns
Adams (3W)
Drafting a pattern can be difficult, but it’s made a lot easier when
you can take an existing pattern and change it into what you
need. But where do you start? Our panelists discuss useful base
patterns and how to go about changing them, as well as where
to start when making your own. Elizabeth O’Malley (m), Angela
Kessler, Daniel Marsh, Sarah B Morrison, Nightwing Whitehead
409 Building a Polyamorous Home
Douglas (3W)
You know that multiple relationships are the right path for you,
and are thinking of moving from dating to cohabitating. Deciding
to move in together can be a tricky proposition for any relationship, but it can get even more complicated when there are more
than two people involved. When it’s time to pack the U-Haul,
what are the potential issues—emotional, legal, and logistical—
that you might face? Come hear from our panelists about the
joys and challenges of creating a poly home. Matt Harmony (m),
Michelle Driscoll, Ken Olum, Tikva (raycho), Jonathan Woodward
410 Image Comics: What Can’t They Do?!
Faneuil (3W)
Image Comics continues to publish the books that break new
trends and redefine what can be done with the comics medium.
In the last decade alone the publisher had brought us runaway
hits like The Walking Dead, Saga, and The Wicked and The Divine,
to name a few. Image Comics is continuing the tradition established by its founders back in 1992 by giving creators the freedom
necessary to make excellent comics. Jaime Garmendia (m), Zachary Clemente, Donna Martinez, Melissa Perreira-Andrews
411 Arisia Lightning Talks
Burroughs (3E)
Arisians are working on all different fascinating projects. Come
hear a series of 5-minute talks on potentially anything from cutting edge Mars research to community activism projects to the
latest in game development. David G. Shaw (m)
412 Tiny Hats & Fascinators
Independence (3E)
Make your own tiny hat or fascinator in this hands-on workshop.
Advance registration is not required. There is a $5 materials fee
so that you can walk away with your own decorated tiny hat or
fascinator. Carol Salemi (m), Lisa A Ashton
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Battle it out as Nintendo’s greatest heroes on the Wii U console.
Magic: the Gathering (Limited) (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
Either limited or sealed, depending on audience.
Red Dragon Inn—Learn to Play (1hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
You and your adventuring companions have spent all day slogging through the Dungeon, killing monsters and taking their
stuff. Now you’re back in town, healed up, cleaned up, and ready
to party at the Red Dragon Inn. Drink, gamble, and roughhouse
with your friends. But don’t forget to keep an eye on your Gold.
If you run out, you’ll have to spend the night in the stables. Oh…
and try not to get too beaten up or drunk. If you black out, your
friends will continue the party without you! Rob Castiello
Fantastic Four (22min)
Otis (2W)
Your kids have seen the movie, now take them to see this episode
of the animated television series by Hanna-Barbera, the one you
grew up with. A team of four, made into superheroes by exposure
to cosmic radiation, use their super abilities to protect mankind.
Original 16mm television print with all the cartoon violence that
your parents objected to in the sixties. 1978, NR.
Best of Filk: Old and New [sing-along]
Paine (2W)
Sing along as seasoned filkers present some of the best and most
singable filk songs ever written, alternating between classic (>10
years) and new. Many of these songs are past winners of the
Pegasus Award. Lyrics will be projected, and leaders will provide
accompaniment so everyone can join in. David Weingart (m),
Mark Bernstein, Paul Estin, Ellen Kranzer
Balloon Cars
Hancock (2W)
Come make a balloon car!
Beyond Hogwarts: A Young Fan’s Reading List
Hancock (2W)
Harry Potter was great, but there are a lot more fantasy and science fiction books out there for kids and young adults. What is
out there for kids that doesn’t insult the intelligence, but also
doesn’t fly over the heads faster than a Firebolt? Ken Gale, Peter
Maranci
I’ve Got All the Balls in the Air, Now What?
Webster (2W)
Juggling for Kids; for both first time and experienced jugglers.
Kamikaze Costuming: Props & Accessories (2hr) Webster (2W)
Come make your own props to go with your Kamikaze costume.
Then, show off your creation in the Masquerade tonight. Dawn
Albright, Dawn-Marie Dunn, Aimee Yermish
Addressing Sexual Harassment in Our Communities Marina 1 (2E)
Harassment and safety at conventions is not a new topic, but it
has been very much in the spotlight for the past couple of years.
Many conventions, including Arisia, are taking steps to prioritize
safety. What are the best ways to make convention attendees
safer? Should we be looking at convention polices and enforcement, reporting procedures, or social change on what fans
tolerate as acceptable behavior? How do our current strategies
work, how could they work better, and who is doing it well? Kris
“Nchanter” Snyder (m), Inanna Arthen, Jet Levy, John Scalzi, Isabel Schechter, Hannah Simpson
The Year in Bad Science!
Marina 2 (2E)
Publications without peer review! Politicians furthering their
own agenda but ignoring actual science to present their side!
Extremely poor journalism! We will present some of the more
egregious abuses of the name of science over the last year. Mark L
Amidon (m), Jon Voisey, Stephen R Wilk, Tom Wysmuller
Marvel Cinematic and TV Universe, 2016 Edition Marina 3 (2E)
The last year saw two movies (Avengers: Age of Ultron and AntMan), and seasons of four TV series (Agents of Shield, Agent
Carter, Daredevil, and Jessica Jones). What’s the current state of
the MCU? How is progressing creatively? Is it still cohesive? Do
all of the shows and movies still work well together, or are cracks
starting to show where things are being forced? We’ll have our
annual review of what’s good and in need of improvement, as
well as a look ahead to 2016’s movies. Bob Chipman (m), Gillian
Daniels, Ed Fuqua, Gordon Linzner, Sarah Weintraub
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425 Arisia Curmudgeon Panel 2: Curmudgeon Harder! Marina 4 (2E)
Last year, we told you why things that “everyone” loves, from
Middle Earth to Star Wars, from Gaiman to Whedon, suck. But
one panel wasn’t enough time for all the loathing we feel. This
year, expect more vitriol, snark, and actual media criticism at this
wide-ranging panel. Mark Oshiro (m), Adam Lipkin, Shira Lipkin,
Pablo Miguel Alberto Vazquez
426 Indie Game Designers and Developers (1hr)
Grand A (1W)
Designers and game developers, come talk to one another in this
informal meet-up conversation hosted by the Indie Games Expo.
Bring your challenges and conundrums, or just enjoy a social
conversation.
427 Vivat Regina: Mrs. Hawking Part Two (1hr 30min) Grand B (1W)
e Premier of a sequel to Mrs. Hawking, by Phoebe Roberts. London,
1881—The continuing story of the lady’s champion of London!
Mrs. Hawking is stern in training her new assistant, housemaid
Mary Stone, in the art of society avenging. But when a mysterious
lady under a false name brings them an impossible mission, our
heroines must join all their varied strengths together to see justice done. The sequel requires no knowledge of the previous play.
More information at www.mrshawking.com. Phoebe Roberts,
Chameleon’s Dish Theatre
428 Vivat Regina: Mrs. Hawking Part Two (1hr 30min)
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429 This Week in Brit TV (4hr 40min)
Revere (2W)
v A review of the latest in British TV. See schedule posted at door.
1:30pm
430 ST:TOS: Spock’s Brain (55min)
Otis (2W)
f In memory of the recently deceased Leonard Nimoy we are running what is possibly the best Star Trek episode of all time, certainly one of the best ones he is featured in. Brain and brain, what
is brain? Come see an original 16mm network print with your
friends whether they are morg or eyemorg. 1968, NR.
2:00pm
431 Women Programmers in Game Development (1hr)Grand A (1W)
You identify as female? You write code? You write code for games?
Come talk to others at this meet-up hosted by the Indie Games
Expo, compare notes on common challenges (social or technical)
or just network and meet new colleagues.
432 Masquerade Rehearsal (3hr)
Grand B (1W)
Rehearsal for Masquerade participants.
2:30pm
433 What’s New in Anime
Alcott (3W)
This panel is a review and discussion about what new series have
come out in the last year or two. About each series: What makes
it nifty? What are the novel themes that it explores? Does it have
particularly good characterization? Is the art and animation better than expected? Michael Toole (m), Reuben Baron, Melina M.
Gunnett, Richard Ralston
434 Cross-Cultural Costuming
Adams (3W)
When presenting a character or costume of a race, ethnicity, or
culture not your own, to what issues must we be sensitive? What
are the pitfalls, and how do we avoid them? Where is the line
between respectful cultural representation and cultural appropriation? Woodrow Hill (m), etana, Estevan Martinez, Jennifer
Old-d’Entremont, Jamila Sisco
435 Arisia Corporate Meeting
Douglas (3W)
An open meeting of Arisia Inc., the organization that helps the
con committee do its job every year. Non-members welcome (and
welcome to join us). Jaime Garmendia, Kris “Nchanter” Snyder
436 Foodcraft: How Science Can Reinvent Your KitchenFaneuil (3W)
Foodies are always inventing new scientific techniques to prepare
their favorite ingredients in exciting new ways, but how can these
modern miracles be made available to someone on a budget? Or
is the Modern Kitchen only a pipe dream? Learn the wonders of
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sous vide, sonic cavitation, and food grade centrifuges. David G.
Shaw (m), B. Diane Martin, Susan Weiner, Trisha Wooldridge
437 Themes of Afrofuturism in SF
Burroughs (3E)
Afrofuturism, a coined in 1993 by Mark Dery and represented
most prominently in literature by SF writers such as Octavia Butler, Samuel R. Delany, Tananarive Due, and Nnedi Okorafor, is an
aesthetic that contextualizes the history and experiences of the
African Diaspora within a speculative mindset. Join us to explore
the themes of Afrofuturism, its aims and its stories, with an eye
on new and underrepresented voices within the movement. Pablo
Miguel Alberto Vazquez (m), Marlin May, Daniel José Older, Kiini
Ibura Salaam
438 Chainmail 102: Byzantine Weave (run #2)
Independence (3E)
Learn to make this popular and easy jewelry pattern. We provide
a kit of rings and pliers to borrow. A sign-up sheet will be located
see if there’s room. This workshop is limited to 15 people. Materials fee: $5 per participant. Liz Cademy (m)
439 Super Dungeon Explore: Forgotten King (3hr)
Harbor I (3E)
g Welcome to Super Dungeon Explore Forgotten King! This is a
dungeon crawling style game with fantastic chibi anime-style
miniatures played in a cooperative style! Journey into the forests
of the forgotten king and face off against the denizens within!
Simon Strauss
440 Forsaken on the Force (Werewolf the Forsaken) (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g The Pure outnumber the Forsaken everywhere else in the world...
but not in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts State Troopers
department is run by Forsaken werewolves, and the Pure are
either dead, out of state, or in prison guarded by werewolf guards.
Recently, three cops have gone into garou form on the Pike at 65
miles per hour, destroying their squad cars and doing terrible
things to traffic for miles around. You’re a cop. Investigate. Mr.
Ferguson
441 Free Play Modern (Magic: the Gathering) (1hr 30min) Harbor I (3E)
g This event is for Magic the Gathering players of all ages to gather,
trade, and play their favorite decks. Liam Wexelblat
442 Pathfinder Society: Day of the Demon (4hr 30min) Harbor I (3E)
g The Blakros family, long allies of the Society, has come into
possession of a manor house in the imperial nation of Cheliax,
where a once-prominent noble family was known to practice
diabolism before the Age of Lost Omens. The Pathfinders’ task:
clear the abandoned manor of any remaining threats before the
Blakroses move in. Unfortunately, the estate hasn’t sat empty as
long as they think it has, and its recent inhabitants were anything
but the devil-worshipers who originally built the manor. Daniel
Hennessey
443 Pathfinder Society: Frostfur Captives (4hr 30min) Harbor I (3E)
g The Frostfur Captives: Tasked with escorting a group of goblin
prisoners from their camp to civilization for interrogation by
the Pathfinder Society, you must protect them not only from
the beasts and hazards of the wilderness, but themselves. Lisa
Neilson
444 Pathfinder Society: Tapestry’s Toil (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g A simple retrieval mission takes an unexpected turn when the
Pathfinder Society learns a valuable treasure was under its nose—
within the curious demiplane connected to the Hao Jin Tapestry.
The descendants of the original owners have changed in the centuries since their sequestration, though, and initial attempts to
parley have ended in failure. Can the PCs discover what became
of this lost people and secure the relic they guard?
445 Night of the Comet
Otis (2W)
f The earth passes through the tail of Halley’s Comet, turning the
unprotected population into shambling zombies, leaving two valley girls to fight against the invasion and the secret underground
government taking advantage of the situation. A horror film with
a sense of humor, this zombie classic is not to be missed. Beautiful 35mm print! 1984, PG-13.
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446 Comics Creator Meetup: Find A Collaborator!
Paine (2W)
This is a casual meetup, allowing comic creators to associate and
plan! Come with ideas, business cards, and an open schedule!
Zachary Clemente, Dan Mazur
447 Papercraft Workshop
Hancock (2W)
k A piece of paper and some instruction are all you need to create
creatures interesting to our younger fans. Origami swans and
such are still a lot of fun to make, but there have been a lot of
additions to the art of crafting creatures and characters out of
paper. For instance, Minecraft aficionados can get into creating
their favorite Minecraft characters using Papercraft from http://
minecraftpapercraft.com/. Are there any other paper crafts that
would appeal to the younger audience? Guillermo Zeballos
448 Learn to Knit
Hancock (2W)
k Learn to knit—we provide everything! Kate Brick, Nicole Robinson, Aimee Yermish
449 Improv Theater Games For Kids
Webster (2W)
k Using exercises inspired by improv theater, New Games, and
“Whose Line Is It Anyway?”, we’ll play, pretend, and get random
together. You’ll be surprised by how fast you can think and how
creative you can be. No acting experience required, only the willingness to be silly. Emily Simon (m), Lorelei Erisis
450 In Which the Author Has Run Out of F!?ks to Give Marina 1 (2E)
Often, over the course of a long series, it becomes clear that
the author has run completely out of f!?ks and is spinning their
wheels. You can almost see the departure of the last f!?k the
author had to give. Let’s discuss series that continue way past
the exhaustion of inspiration. Shira Lipkin (m), Victoria Janssen,
Daniel Miller, Meredith Schwartz, Eric Zuckerman
451 Science Year in Review
Marina 2 (2E)
Come learn about the greatest happenings in science in 2015
and discuss the ramifications for the future. Mark L Amidon (m),
Pamela Gay, Brian Gray, Jeff Hecht, Nalin Ratnayake
452 Doctor Who: State of the Doctor 2016
Marina 3 (2E)
After a shaky start, Peter Capaldi has proven himself an eminently capable Doctor, and Michele Gomez an excellent Master.
But Steven Moffat is still an incredibly inconsistent showrunner,
and is losing castmember Jenna Coleman. Is Doctor Who back on
an upswing? Did we really need the return of River Song? Where
do we feel the show is headed. Join us for one of our most popular
recurring panels, a look at the state of the BBC’s most famous
genre show. Hildy Silverman (m), Phillip Hallam-Baker, Andy
Hicks, Santiago Rivas, Dan Toland
453 Holy Golden Anniversary, Batman! 50 Campy Years Marina 4 (2E)
2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the Batman TV series, a
campy show that’s indelibly imprinted on many producers of
pop culture today. Some critics (including NPR’s Glen Weldon)
suggest all modern Batman interpretations (in the comics and on
the screen) are still reacting to this show, but its influence clearly
goes beyond just the Batman mythos. We’ll talk about the first
great superhero TV show, including everything we loved about it,
and all the things that make us cringe. Keith R. A. DeCandido (m),
Michael A. Burstein, Ed Fuqua, Craig Shaw Gardner, Abby Hafer,
Mercy E Van Vlack
454 Chantey Sing [song circle]
Commonwealth (1W)
i Songs of sailing in all forms, with an emphasis on work songs
from the age of sail. Open sing. Fun for all! Alan Whitbread (m),
Jeff Keller, Zoe Madonna
2:45pm
455 Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (2hr 7min)
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on their newly established base, Luke Skywalker takes advanced
Jedi training with Master Yoda, while his friends are pursued by
Darth Vader as part of his plan to capture Luke. 1980, PG
4:00pm
456 A Fannish Guide to Boston
Alcott (3W)
Are you new to Boston, and looking for the best fannish places
to go and things to do? Have you lived in Boston all your life, but
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you! Listen to our panel of local experts discuss any and all things
fannish to see and do in Boston, from the comic stores with the
best back issue and trade paperback selections, to local museums
with a nerdy bent that you may have overlooked, and everything
in between! Jaime Garmendia (m), Mehitbel Glenhaber, Daniel
Miller, Victoria Queeno, Michael Sprague
Self-Publishing 101: Fiction, Non-Fiction & RPGs Bulfinch (3W)
Do you have an unpublished manuscript sitting in your drawer?
Are your gamer friends encouraging you to kickstart your cool
RPG? Are you a tradipub author who just got back the rights to
your backlist? Would your non-fiction client manual look awesome as a book instead of photocopied papers? This panel of
indie authors, small presses, and RPG gamers will tell you what
resources are out there, scams to avoid, and what to expect. Elizabeth McCoy (m), Constance Burris, Mike Luoma, Resa Nelson
AGoH Demo: Decorating Surfaces
Douglas (3W)
Intended primarily for wood surfaces, but possible to use on anything it will stick to, shellac is a natural finish that uses alcohol as
its solvent. It’s also a great carrier/binder for alcohol-based dyes,
dry pigments, metal leaf, and a great intermediate coat beneath
other more durable finishes like polyurethane. Everything from
beautiful jewel-like glazes to opaque drips that look like fired
ceramic glazes are possible. Johnna Y Klukas (m)
Being a Sex-Positive Parent
Faneuil (3W)
You want your kids to be open-minded, tolerant people. You want
them to know they can be anybody they want to be and date whoever they want to date. You want to be open with them about your
lifestyle... but how much is too much? Are there pitfalls to openly
communicating about sexuality with your kids? Where is the balance between too little info and over-sharing? Come share ideas
with other parents and discuss how to talk to your kids without
squicking them out. Forest Handford (m), Matt Harmony, Ken
Olum, Barbara A Woodward
Everything I Say is a Lie
Hale (3W)
There are several works of fiction, both genre and mainstream,
that rely on the unreliable narrator. Used to good effect, this can
create an artful twist ending or have the reader second-guessing
throughout the whole story. However, how does one create such
a narrator? Does the viewpoint have to be first person, or can
third person suffice? How do you keep readers following the path
you’ve laid out without guessing the real story? A discussion on
the making and use of an unreliable narrator. Ken Schneyer (m),
Ken Altabef, Terri Bruce, Kate Nepveu
Pratchett and His Death
Burroughs (3E)
Terry Pratchett, tragically lost to us this year, had a unique relationship with Death. Over the course of his Discworld novels, he
created a Death who felt like a friend. Death winds through the
books with a sense of comfort, showing us that we should not be
afraid, we’re merely starting on a different journey. At this panel,
we’ll discuss Death and the other great characters and works of
Pratchett. Christopher Davis (m), Vikki Ciaffone, Max Gladstone,
Sharone Horowit-Hendler, A.J. Odasso, Sarah Smith
Impostor Syndrome Workshop—Sunday
Independence (3E)
Impostor Syndrome: the feeling that you aren’t really qualified
for the work you are doing and will be discovered as a fraud.
Many women, People of Color, QUILTBAG persons, and others
from marginalized groups deal with this feeling, especially when
they’ve been socialized to value other’s opinions of their work
above their own. This workshop includes practical methods of
addressing one’s own Impostor Syndrome as well as suggestions
for how to improve one’s community. Limit 15. Crystal Huff (m)
Super Smash Bros Singles Tournament (3hr)
Carlton (3E)
Battle it out as Nintendo’s greatest heroes on the Wii U console.
Firefly, the Board Game (3hr)
Harbor I (3E)
The Firefly Board Game lets you play as the captain of our ship.
The goal is simple: find a crew, do the job, win the game. You will
be flying across Reaver and Alliance territory, though, so be prepared for anything! Maya Dinerstein
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465 Art Show Auction Ends
Harbor III (3E)
Come get some of that amazing art for your very own! The art
show auction runs from Friday until 4pm Sunday, in a Silent Auction format. Bids can be placed on sheets located right next to the
art on display. Nicholas “phi” Shectman (m)
466 Songs of Drink [song circle]
Paine (2W)
i Drinking songs and songs about drink—any sort of drink (booze,
tea, water, etc.). Tea will be served. Jeremy Kessler (m), Kat Weiler,
Alan Whitbread
467 Mask Making
Hancock (2W)
k Masks make your personality, with costumes or not. Kris Pelletier
468 Fun With Card Games
Hancock (2W)
k Munchkin, Fluxx, Apples to Apples, and more! Adri, Melina M.
Gunnett
469 Classic Playground Games
Webster (2W)
k Play some classic playground games with us! Red Light/Green
Light, Mama May I, and Tag!
470 Writing and Racial Identity
Marina 1 (2E)
How much does an author’s race contribute to what they write?
Are certain topics forbidden? Obligatory? Should they be? Join
our panelists as they discuss how their own racial experiences
shape their work. Victor Raymond (m), Caren Gussoff, Mark
Oshiro, Kiini Ibura Salaam, Calandra Usher
471 Beauty and the Beast at 25
Marina 2 (2E)
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast remains the only animated feature
to get a Best Picture Oscar nomination during the five-nominee
era, and is one of Disney’s modern masterpieces. It’s got gorgeous
songs, wonderful animation, and great acting, but also has some
incredibly uncomfortable issues revolving around gender roles
and abuse. How well has this Disney classic aged, how much has
it influenced contemporary animation, and where does it rank
amongst Disney films? Heather Urbanski (m), Hanna Lee Rubin
Abramowitz, Daniel M Kimmel, Julia Rios, Rebecca Slitt
472 Lost in Translation
Marina 3 (2E)
What things get lost as anime is translated and dubbed for other
audiences? While we all may have seen or heard of series being
dramatically edited in the ’70s and ’80s (Sailor Moon, for example), to what extent are movies and series still edited to make
them more comprehensible to non-Japanese audiences? Akiko
Meigetsu (m), William Frank, Li Izumi, Jon Voisey
473 Beyond Dice and Hit Points
Marina 4 (2E)
The basic game mechanics of D&D—dice, hit points, and experience points—are part of most tabletop games and roleplaying systems. What are some alternative, less well known ways
to design a game? What happens when you remove hit points,
dice, or even the character sheet? What current gaming systems
already work this way? Erik Amundsen (m), T Christopher Davis,
Peter Maranci, Lizzie Stark
474 John Scalzi Book Signing
Grand Prefunction (1W)
Come get your book or other (reasonable) John Scalzi related
paraphernalia signed by our Author Guest of Honor! John Scalzi
475 Bouncy Castle (1hr 30min)
Grand A (1W)
476 Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Dance (2hr) Commonwealth (1W)
Join us for a fun afternoon of dancing. We’ll teach easy country
dances and waltzes from the time of Jane Austen and perhaps
time travel for some “Thriller” moves. Whether you are a Regency
dandy or a Regency zombie, you’ll have a great time. Antonia Pugliese, Barbara M Pugliese
4:15pm
477Quest (30min)
Otis (2W)
f Roughly based on a Ray Bradbury story, this short subject about a
child in a world where people have only a short eight-day lifespan
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won a special award at Fantafestival in 1984. Visually stunning
work from Saul Bass.
5:00pm
478 LARP—Mad Science Funding Council (2hr)
Adams (3W)
g The year 2500 in a far-future steampunk setting: the Galactic
Empire is ruled by the preserved brain of Queen Victoria. A small
number of players will play council members, and the rest will
play a rotating cast of mad scientists and con artists. The council’s decisions may determine the fate of the Galactic Empire. For
more information, please go to http://www.aegames.org/larps/
originals/privycouncil/ Susan Weiner (m), Nat Budin, Phoebe
Roberts
479 Classic Trailer Park (1hr 30min)
Otis (2W)
f Everybody’s favorite event! Ninety minutes of trailers for movies you love, movies you hate, and movies you’ve never heard
of! Once again we reach into the dumpsters behind the movie
theatre for the finest trailers possible, old and new. This is our
last year and we’re going to be reshowing some of the ones we
screened the first time we did this decades ago.
480 Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (2hr 14min)
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rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke
struggles to make Vader return from the dark side of the Force.
1983, PG
5:30pm
481 Genderqueer and Genderfluid Fen
Alcott (3W)
What does it mean to be genderqueer, genderfluid, or non-binary
gender? Many SF/F works discuss gender fluidity, but most rely
on magic, advanced technology or alien genetics to make it possible. Given the scarcity of genderqueer protagonists outside of
speculative fiction, does SF/F offer genderqueer fen more positive
role models, or reflect the same social biases as non-SF/F? And
what genderqueer SF/F authors should we be reading? Victoria Queeno (m), Dash, Cody Mattes, A.J. Odasso, Pablo Miguel
Alberto Vazquez
482 Introduction to Megagames
Bulfinch (3W)
Maybe you’ve never heard the term before. Maybe you saw the
“Shut up and Sit Down” video of an alien themed megagame that
went viral a while back. But megagaming is a new style of gaming becoming popular in both Europe and the United States. Part
LARP, part board game, and designed for 40–60 players—come
learn about what makes megagaming a unique experience and
how to get involved with other Boston-area organizations, players, and designers. Tom Traina (m), Jessi Cameron, Mackenzie
Cameron, Rebekah McLaughlin, Don Mitchell
483 iPhone vs. Android: No Holds Barred
Douglas (3W)
Jedi and Sith. Ringwraths and Wizards. Daffy and Bugs. In the
roster of great enemies, surely iPhone and Android have a place
of honor. But which is the Dark Side? Which is better? Watch
as our balanced panel of advocates for each side reaches a conclusion through enlightened discussion and logic. No, actually,
watch them claw through a Battle Royale of cellular dominance.
You might even see a Blackberry or Windows phone! But which
of those two would be Jar-Jar? Christopher Davis (m), William
Ian Blanton, David D’Antonio, Peter Maranci, Dennis McCunney,
Sarah Smith
484 Lesser Known Tropes v. Women in SF/F
Faneuil (3W)
We’ve had enough of the tropes of woman-as-accessory, sexual
assault, and fridging. We debate what makes a Strong Female
Character. But there are other tropes that crop up in stories
around women characters that deserve discussion, many of
which deserve to be retired. This is the panel to talk about these
lesser-discussed tropes and what to do with them. Kiini Ibura
Salaam (m), Terri Bruce, Heather Urbanski, Trisha Wooldridge
485 Worldbuilding with the Soft Sciences
Hale (3W)
Let’s skip past geology and cosmology and go straight to the sciences that study culture: linguistics, psychology, cultural anthropology, and the like. How does knowledge in these areas inform
(or laughably fail to inform) speculative fiction’s world building?
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How can we use insights from these disciplines to build worlds
with a realistic diversity in their cultures? James Meickle (m),
Christine Carpenito, John Chu, Alexander Feinman, Suzanne
Reynolds-Alpert
486 Doom, Gloom, and Despondency [competition] Burroughs (3E)
i This is a serious, formal, thematic, judged song contest. Attendees are expected to maintain a solemn aspect (e.g., dark clothes,
long face, and soft, respectful speech). In the event of a breach
of decorum (e.g., laughter), the offender will be evicted for the
duration of the current song—and the singer will receive bonus
points! All attendees welcome; contestants should sign up in
advance at Program Nexus. Jeremy Kessler (m), Lynn Feingold, Jeff
Keller, Angela Kessler, Lynn Noel
487 Your Voice: Putting it Out There
Independence (3E)
Are you considering podcasting, recording an audiobook, or
another form of voiceover? Maybe you’re already podcasting
and want to “up your game.” A professional voiceover coach,
voiceover artist, and audio engineer will answer your questions
and help you understand what you need to get started or get better. He’ll discuss the tech-side—microphones, digital recording,
sound conditioning, etc. and also the art and business sides—
preparation, dos and don’ts, what’s a demo and how you get one.
Bob Kuhn
488 Power Grid (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g Power Grid is a competitive, strategic game for 2–6 players. You
represent a Power supply company, struggling to out-compete
your competition. Buy power plants, build in cities, and generate
power to collect millions of Electros. The first player to power the
most cities wins! This is an intermediate to advanced level board
game. Michael Sharrow
489 Dungeonton Abbey (D&D 5E/Downton Abbey) (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g Semiranta the Bold, Satrap of the Western March, Champion
of Skagerrak, Lady of Penhallow Wood is a mighty heroine.
She and her friends of done great deeds. There’s not much she
can’t handle. Too bad she’s out of town. Take on the role of her
servants as disaster strikes at Penhallow Manor while the Lady
of the House is off adventuring. Are the servants up to the task
of keeping everything ship-shape and Bristol fashion while they
deal with... something... coming out of the woods? Jacob Evans
Paine (2W)
491 NERF Gun War (3hr)
Webster (2W)
k Bring your NERF guns and plenty of ammo for an all-out NERF
gun battle! Please note that protective eyewear is Mandatory—
bring goggles if you have them. A limited number of NERF guns
and protective goggles are available for those who don’t own any.
Because of safety considerations, please do not bring modified
NERF guns.
492 Why Do We Cheat?
Marina 1 (2E)
Cheating happens. We break our promises, we play with people
and things we’ve promised we won’t, we eat things we know we’ve
agreed not to, we booty-call exes we swore never to speak to
again. Is it inevitable human frailty? Weakness of will or moral
character? What does it say about us as people and about our
communities that so many of us cheat so often? Can we make
ourselves, our relationships, and our communities stronger by
how we deal with cheaters/cheating? Jonathan Woodward (m),
David Larochelle, Emily Nagoski
493 Star Wars: It’s Back!
Marina 2 (2E)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens dropped only a month before Arisia, and represents the first new big-screen Star Wars movie in
more than a decade. After the disappointment of the previous
trilogy, how does the current movie hold up? Is J.J. Abrams guiding the trilogy in a direction that gives fans (a new) hope? Does
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and to newcomers? Join as us we talk all things Star Wars, including our hopes for the upcoming movies and TV shows. Terry
Franklin (m), William Frank, Glenn Hauman, Woodrow Hill, Dan
Toland
494 Horror Manga!
Marina 3 (2E)
One of the most enduring genres in Manga is horror. From the
cartoony grotesques of Hideshi Hino to Kazuo Umezu’s apocalyptic nightmares to the Lovecraft-esque stories of Junji Ito, Horror Manga takes all shapes and sizes. Sit down and listen as our
panelists talk about how they stared into this abyss of Japanese
culture and survived. Morgana Santilli (m), Morlock, Michael
Toole
495 Indie Games Growing Pains
Marina 4 (2E)
As the indie movement in the gaming industry grows, how will it
handle the larger community? What are some of the ways that the
movement is diverging or splintering? Our panelists will discuss
the possible pitfalls of the community’s next few years. Maddy
Myers (m), Dan Dez, Meg McGinley, Caelyn Sandel, Christopher
Sheldon-Dante
6:00pm
496 One Punch Man (5hr 30min)
Griffin (3E)
a The story takes place in the fictional Japanese metropolis of City
Z. The world is full of strange monsters that mysteriously appear
and cause disasters. Saitama, the protagonist, is an incredibly
powerful hero who can easily defeat the monsters or other villains with a single punch. However, due to his overwhelming
strength, Saitama has become bored with his powers and is constantly trying to find stronger opponents who can fight him. (12
episodes and 2 OVAs)
497 Britain’s Real Monarch (45min)
Revere (2W)
v TV documentary of a centuries-old claim that Edward IV was
illegitimate, born to Cecily, Duchess of York, by an English
archer. Therefore the rightful Plantagenet king is now living in
Australia. 2004, PG.
6:30pm
498 Jupiter Ascending (second showing) (2hr 7min)
Otis (2W)
f An earthwoman in a dead-end job has a secret that not even she
knows, which leads to an extraordinary inheritance and a vast
adventure in space. Sure, the plot was cobbled together from the
ancient Greeks, but this is a good retelling and it’s visually beautiful. Presented in 35mm Cinemascope. 2015, PG-13.
6:50pm
499Automata (1hr 50min)
Revere (2W)
v Jacq Vaucan is an insurance agent of ROC robotics corporation
who investigates cases of robots violating their primary protocols
against altering themselves. What he discovers will have profound consequences for the future of humanity. Starring Antonio
Banderas. 2014, R.
7:00pm
500 Polyamory: When the Sh*t Hits the Fan
Alcott (3W)
Polyamorous isn’t the bunny slope, and the longer you practice
it, the more difficulties you may face. Let’s brainstorm solutions
for the real world problems many polyamorous people face. Alan
Wexelblat (m), Matt Harmony, Catt Kingsgrave-Ernstein, Jet
Levy, Tikva (raycho)
501 Evolution of the Super Hero
Bulfinch (3W)
In the beginning, you pretty much only needed to leap high and
run fast. Now, super heroes have nuance, pathos, and a whole
plethora of useful/painful/complicated powers. This panel will
explain where the superhero started, where it’s gone, and how
it changed to suit our changing psychological needs. Alex Jarvis (m), Kevin Cafferty, Ken Gale, Mehitbel Glenhaber, Alisa Kwitney Sheckley
502 Masculinity and Femininity: Gender in Gaming Douglas (3W)
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ness in terms of bulk and muscularity. Beyond the lack of variety,
these gender presentations provide very little space for queer and
non-gender-conforming gamers. This panel will explore how
American views on gender roles influence the characters, stories,
and material presented in games. Caelyn Sandel (m), Heather
Albano, Brian Liberge, Victor Raymond, Liz Salazar
503 Star Wars Meetup: Spoilers Allowed
Faneuil (3W)
How many times did you see the The Force Awakens? Who did
you love? What was your favorite character death? Which scene
gave you the most feels? How mad are you that Rey doesn’t have
more merchandise? Take you conversations about The Force
Awakens off of Facebook and bring it to Arisia 2016. Cosplay is
highly encouraged.
504 Pulling the Emotional Strings
Hale (3W)
How do you get your readers to laugh, cry, or turn pale in horror
from your printed words? How do you keep readers in suspense
for an entire story? What techniques work to evoke empathy/
sympathy for the characters so that your readers feel what they
feel? Genevieve Iseult Eldredge (m), Don Chase, B.A. Chepaitis,
N.S. Dolkart, Rachel Kenley
505 Relationship Basics
Burroughs (3E)
Whether you are young or old; monogamous or polyamorous;
gay, lesbian, straight, or bi; trans* or cis-gender, the keys to happy,
healthy relationships are similar and every so often we could all
benefit from a little refresher. What are the secrets to good relationships? Come learn about ways to make your relationship(s)
better. Michelle Driscoll (m), Amos Meeks, Emily Nagoski
506 Games w/ Designers: Battleground Fantasy Warfare (2hr 45m)
Independence (3E)
g Join game designers Kevin Block-Schwenk and Jaime Garmendia
in exploring Battleground, the affordable miniatures wargame
using card-based armies. Their expansion army, Wuxing,
was released in 2015. New, rival historical factions Alexander
the Great and Persia are also available for play. Kevin BlockSchwenk (m), Jaime Garmendia
507 Ultra Street Fighter IV Tournament (2hr)
Carlton (3E)
g The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level
with Ultra Street Fighter IV on the Xbox 360.
508 Hansa Teutonica (1hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g Hansa Teutonica is a board game with no hidden information
and almost no luck. Players create trading routes between cities
while carefully balancing the need to control cities against that of
improving their in-game abilities. Mary Olszowka
509 Pathfinder Society: Valley of the Veiled Flame (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g For years a Pathfinder team has surveyed Qadira’s Zho Mountains in an attempt to reconcile its twisting valleys with a series
of old maps recovered years ago on the Silken Way. When the
team disappears soon after reporting a strange illusory effect in a
mountain pass, the Society sends the PCs—funded by an unusual
benefactor—to uncover whatever is hidden in those peaks and
rescue the agents. Lisa Neilson
510 Pathfinder Society: The Cyphermage Dilemma (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g In the shadow of the cyclopean Cyphergate that spans Riddleport’s harbor, the PCs find themselves embroiled in a dangerous
plot of deception that one could only find in Varisia’s infamous
pirate port. David Neilson
Harbor I (3E)
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512 The Strong Sound [workshop]
Paine (2W)
i Sing and be heard without strain. Lead songs with confidence.
Learn to sing with a loud, clear voice without harming your
throat. Improve your range and increase your vocal stamina.
This workshop is an introduction to Anabel’s vocal and centered
breathing technique. Helpful for all singers. This workshop is
limited to 20 students; attendees should sign up in advance at the
Program Nexus. Anabel Graetz (m)
513 Remembering Leonard Nimoy
Marina 1 (2E)
Leonard Nimoy, one of the greats, passed away in 2015. Although
he remains best known for Star Trek, he had along and varied
career, excelling as an an actor and a director, working as a voice
actor and a photographer, and hosting documentaries. We’ll
look back at his life (even his musical career), and talk about how
much Nimoy meant to people both as a man and as a performer.
Keith R. A. DeCandido (m), Daniel Miller, Santiago Rivas, Ken
Schneyer, Sonya Taaffe
514 Surviving Manliness: Detoxifying Masculinity
Marina 2 (2E)
Harry Dresden, James Bond and the Winchester brothers seem
to suffer more from a kind of toxic masculinity than they do
from their antagonists. Many characters who suffer from their
manliness seem mired in the same mistakes over and over. This
panel is about characters who find a healthier path. What stories
and characters provide examples we can use to find a different
path in a time of changing expectations on all people, regardless
of gender expression? Erik Amundsen (m), William Ian Blanton,
Max Gladstone, Daniel José Older, Sarah Weintraub
515 Feminism: What It Is, What It’s Not
Marina 3 (2E)
Cheris Kramarae and Paula Treichler said “Feminism is the
radical notion that women are people.” But what does that mean?
Feminism has had multiple “waves,” meanings, and factions over
the years. Does some feminism cross the line from empowerment
to exclusion? Let’s discuss the history of feminism, what it means
today, what it gets right, what it gets wrong, and where it’s heading next. Melissa Perreira-Andrews (m), Pamela Gay, Buzz Harris, Rose Hayes, Trisha Wooldridge
516 Business Costs of Pro Making
Marina 4 (2E)
Why is that product so expensive? Why, I could make it myself for
half that price! Panelists will explain some of the common pitfalls
of startups, semi-professional making, and why everything costs
as much as it does. They will also discuss some of the things that
entrepreneurs most commonly forget to account for when planning their business model. Scott Lefton (m), Lori Del Genis, Lisa
Hertel, Frederic Jennings, Drew Van Zandt
517 Masquerade Doors Open (1hr)
Grand B (1W)
e Doors open for seating.
7:15pm
518 Why Man Creates (24min)
ArisiaTV
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(also a number of important corporate logos)—but he also created this marvelous short (about 25 minutes) which asks “Why
Man Creates”.
7:30pm
519 Swing Dance (2hr)
Commonwealth (1W)
Come to learn how to swing dance and stay to enjoy this social
dance form, Arisia-style. No partner or previous experience necessary. Lead or follow, it’s up to you!
8:00pm
520 LARP—All Bets Are Off (Werewolf MET) (4hr)
Adams (3W)
g Come play a World of Darkness werewolf as you figure out what
is going on at the new casino in town. You will be one of a number of new Cliath youngsters coming to aid this Garou Sept in
its time of need. Kinfolk have been going missing and there are
new players in town. The Elders Council needs your help. Can
you prove yourself and have the Galliards sing your tales? Anna R
Bradley (m)
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521Masquerade (4hr)
Grand B (1W)
e The 27th annual Arisia Masquerade. Come watch the entrants
perform short vignettes to show off their costumes, and see if
your pick matches that of the judges.
522Masquerade (4hr)
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8:30pm
523 The Silent Hand: Hollywood & The Big Two
Bulfinch (3W)
DC Comics is now DC Entertainment, and New York has become
Hollywood. Marvels films have taken off, and their lack of control
over the X-Men and the Fantastic Four have had ramifications in
their lineup and publication history. What effects has Hollywood
has on our venerable Big 2 universes? Ed Fuqua (m), Bob Chipman, Alisa Kwitney Sheckley, Troy Minkowsky, Dan Toland
524 Worldbuilding for Games
Douglas (3W)
There’s nothing like running a game in a world of your own creation. The construction of your setting can make or break your
campaign. Our experts share their experiences, best practices,
and common pitfalls for creating a world that will give your players an experience they’ll never forget. Jonathan Woodward (m),
Mr. Ferguson, Percival, Victor Raymond, Carolyn VanEseltine
525 Designing Things That Don’t Exist
Faneuil (3W)
We are always trying to depict the alien, but how far do you have
to go to be truly out of this world? When you can’t draw from a
model, how do you create a believable fantasy creature or technological object? Are there software tools that can help? What
artistic techniques help convince the viewer you were there?
What in the natural order can you change? Are there rules you
should never break? Catt Kingsgrave-Ernstein (m), Scott Lefton,
Max Martelli, Lee Moyer, Nightwing Whitehead
Hale (3W)
527 The Hunger Games
Burroughs (3E)
With part two of Mockingjay, the big-screen adaptation of The
Hunger Games has finished its run. We’ll look back on the series
as a whole, evaluating it both as it relates to the books of Suzanne
Collins and as a standalone set of films. How has the range of
different directors and writers (as well as the casting choices,
which have leaned very heavily towards whitewashing the cast)
helped shape the franchise, and what affect has the series had on
the state of YA filmmaking? Mary Catelynn Cunningham (m),
Randee Dawn, Sarah Smith, Heather Urbanski
Paine (2W)
David Weingart (m), Alan Whitbread
529 How We Learn
Marina 1 (2E)
How does the human mind absorb, retain, and recall information? What psychological and biological processes are involved?
Does one learning method work for all, or do some learning styles
suit certain types of people better? Susan Weiner (m), Paul Estin,
Carl Fink, Sharone Horowit-Hendler, Nalin Ratnayake
530 The Future of Disability in Literature
Marina 2 (2E)
ST:TNG was famously critiqued for having a bald captain. “Won’t
the cure for baldness be discovered by then?” Roddenberry
replied, “By the 24th century, no one will care.” Most SF novels,
if they include disabled characters at all, focus on a cure narrative. For the most part, the disabled seem not to exist. Let’s talk
about SF with universal access, visible disabled characters, and
societies that don’t force a cure and choose instead to accommodate everyone, regardless of disability. Tegan Mannino (m), Nalin
Ratnayake, JoSelle Vanderhooft, Tanya Washburn
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531 Black Chick Watching
Marina 3 (2E)
A black chick, watching black chicks in media. For fans of black
chicks and diversity in general. A rating system evaluating how
different media treat black women and girls. The format of the
presentation is a multi-media presentation showing good and bad
examples. Through audience engagement we have an interactive
discussion. One result is that members of other marginalized
groups can develop a system of their own. This is a light, fun, and
informative presentation. Amber P. Knight (m)
532 Photographing Costumes and Conventions
Marina 4 (2E)
Join our panelists in a discussion of the tips, techniques, and
etiquette for doing photography at conventions—whether it’s of
people in costume, sellers in the dealer’s room, or just you and
your friends. We’ll also cover asking permission when appropriate, and how to review event code of conduct policies regarding
photography. Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein (m), Michael Meissner,
Israel Peskowitz, Alan Wexelblat
8:40pm
533 Lupin the Third (2hr 10min)
Revere (2W)
v Live action anime. Interpol Inspector Zenigata begins a worldwide hunt for the infamous thief Arsene Lupin III. Comedy,
Japan, subbed/dubbed. 2014, PG-13.
8:45pm
534 K-Pax (second showing) (2hr)
Otis (2W)
f Prot, a patient in a mental institution, claims to be from another
planet, and the more his doctor looks into it, the more it looks like
he actually is. Starring Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges, Prot’s view
of earth is enlightening and he sees humans from a different and
better viewpoint. This quiet and understated film will make you
think about what it is to be an alien and what it is to be human.
Presented in full 35mm Cinemascope. 2001, PG-13.
9:00pm
535Fibbage (1hr)
Carlton (3E)
536 Techno-Contra Dance (2hr)
Commonwealth (1W)
Contra dancing with out-of-this-world music. Called dances will
get beginners dancing along with experienced folks. Come as you
are, or dress to the nines.
9:30pm
537 NERF Gun War: Young at Heart (2hr 30min)
Webster (2W)
g Who says NERF guns are just for kids? This year we’re running
a full-out, no holds barred NERF war for those whose biological
age is 13 earth years or more. Bring your arsenal and plenty of
ammo. Note, All weapons, including Nerf Guns, must be checked
by The Watch (Security) before the event.
10:00pm
538 Home Depot in the Bedroom
Faneuil (3W)
You don’t have to spend a fortune to have an impressive toybox.
Home Depot is an adult playground and toystore, if you walk the
aisles with an open mind. We’ll discuss tricks, tips, and ideas
for your next “home improvement” project. 18+ only. Scott Lefton (m), Adri, Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein, Jet Levy
539 Fan Fic Reading
Hale (3W)
r Come listen to our panelists read a selection from their original fanfic works. Leo d’Entremont, Lee C. Hillman (Gwendolyn
Grace)
540 Who’s on First (Contact): SF/F and Baseball
Burroughs (3E)
Since its creation baseball has enchanted fans and casual acquaintances alike both of science fiction and fantasy and of baseball
itself. From Mike Resnick to Ray Bradbury, dozens of fantastic
stories and novels have been written about this sport, and baseball remains a favorite source of inspiration for authors and creators of speculative fiction. Come with Arisia and celebrate the
Great American Pastime and its connection with science fiction
and fantasy past, present and future. Cecilia Tan (m), Ken Gale,
Daniel Miller
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541 Play Games w/ the Designer: Mobile Frame ZeroIndependence (3E)
g Join game designer Joshua Newman in exploring Mobile Frame
Zero 002: Intercept Orbit! Intercept Orbit takes the battle
between Solar Union, Free Colonies, and Ijad into space! Capital
ships and frigates pound each other while carriers sling entire
companies of dogfighting mobile frames to capture each other’s
ships! Joshua Newman (m)
542Drawful (1hr)
Carlton (3E)
543 Beautiful Senshi Hearts (Powered b/t Apocalypse) (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g A new mahou shoujo (magic girl) tabletop roleplaying game
Powered by the Apocalypse. For fans of Sailor Moon, Madoka
Magica, and the like. James Holder
544 Roll The Dice (1hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g The simplest of all role playing games! All you need is a die, some
friends and a wild imagination. Come join in the most random
adventure. Will it be silly? Will it be scary? That is completely up
to one person: Lady Luck! Every roll of the die could get you closer
to the end—of your journey? Of your life? No one knows! Each
turn, the player will either take an action or further describe their
character. The GM will set up the story…and the rest is between
the players and the dice. Madi Garland
Paine (2W)
Nat Budin (m), Beth Runnerwolf
546 Let’s (Actually) Talk About Sex
Marina 1 (2E)
Most of us learn that our childhood peers were totally misinformed about sex. But a lot of adults don’t have things figured
out either! Join sex educator & bestselling author Emily Nagoski
(Come as You Are), sexuality educator Goddess Cecilia & Voula
the Vulva, and Mark “Does Stuff” Oshiro, who suffered though
analyzing both Twilight & 50 Shades, as we deconstruct common
misunderstandings about sexuality. Mink Rose, chair of the Arisia 2016 Diversity Committee, will moderate & rant as needed.
Mink Rose (m), Emily Nagoski, Mark Oshiro, Cecilia Villero
547 Introduction to Power Exchange
Marina 2 (2E)
TPE, Collars, Contracts, 24/7? Dominance and submission is a
huge part of the BDSM world. Giving control to another person,
whether it is for the duration of scene, a night, or an entire relationship, can be thrilling and a little terrifying. Come hear experienced kinksters discuss how they engage in power exchange,
what makes it fun, and how to negotiate a D/s or M/s relationship.
18+ Only. Micah Schneider (m), Shana Fuqua, Rachel Kenley,
Shelley Marsh
548 Blurring The Lines: Paganism and Popular Culture Marina 3 (2E)
How many have gone looking for the Necronomicon, and what
Sandman reader can honestly say they’re not quietly hoping
to meet Neil Gaiman’s Death at the end of all things? Are the
new gods of popular culture less valid than the gods of ancient
myth? This panel will explore popular culture through the eyes
of the neo-pagan, offering diverse perspectives on finding power
and magic in the archetypes of modern fiction. Sean Kane (m),
Inanna Arthen, Cassandra Lease, Benjamin Newman, Dr. James
Prego
10:55pm
549Predestination (1hr 30min)
Revere (2W)
v Robert A. Heinlein’s film. A time-traveling Temporal Agent
on his final assignment must pursue the one criminal that has
eluded him throughout time. 2014, R.
11:00pm
550 Dirty Movie: Girls of the Night (1hr 20min)
Otis (2W)
f This timeless political suspense porno film stars Harry Reems
as a senator being audited by the IRS, who needs escape from
the press and the kind of cheering up that only a party with call
girls can provide. Assisted by a captain of industry and the press
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corps, of course. The thinly-veiled plot is convoluted and silly but
the film is mentioned in a Chip Delaney book so there’s a science
fiction connection! 18 and older please, ID must be shown at the
door.
11:30pm
551 Prison School (4hr 45min)
Griffin (3E)
a A girls’ school in Tokyo has decided to admit boys. Kiyoshi Fujino
is one of these new boys, but he discovers to his shock that he
and his four friends are the only male students among 1,000 girls.
Even worse, the draconian laws are still in place, which punishes
even the most minor infractions with a stay in the school’s prison.
A series of accidents causes the boys to receive an ultimatum:
either stay a month in the school’s Prison Block or be expelled.
(12 episodes, 2015)
552 Arkham Horror: A Night Of Mayhem (4hr 30min) Harbor I (3E)
g It is the roaring 20s, and while there’s electricity in the air, unnatural storms are brewing as well. Strange things are happening
in the small Massachusetts town of Arkham: people have gone
missing. The Ancient Ones are stirring… Come join us for an
all night of mayhem as we marathon the Arkham Horror board
game with select expansions. Drop-in, Drop-out will be available
all night until there is no one left standing (or the sun comes up
to banish the Ancient One). Rob Castiello
Harbor I (3E)
the players and the dice.
Paine (2W)
people are interested. Benjamin Newman (m), Jeff Keller
555 A Timey-Wimey Dance (6hr)
Commonwealth (1W)
DJs Dirge and Xero have had a slight malfunction with their
T.A.R.D.I.S. and their portal gun is in the shop. Desperate to
return to the proper time they’ve hooked the flux capacitor to
their DJ rig and are powering up an escape with the best hits of
times past. Break out the nostalgia googles because it’s time to
party like it’s 1999. DJ Dirge, DJ Xero
12:15am MONDAY
556 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1hr 43min)
ArisiaTV
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his innocence when he is accused of murder. 1988, PG
12:30am
557 The Sticky Fingers of Time (1hr 20min)
Revere (2W)
v A writer, Tucker Harding, is hired to cover an article on a hydrogen-bomb test in Nevada in 1952. While there, radiation mutates
her code/soul, spawning in her the ability to travel through time
by force of will. B/W/color. 1997, R.
1:00am
Harbor I (3E)
the players and the dice.
1:55am
559 Bloodsucking Bastards (1hr 20min)
Revere (2W)
v Office Space meets Shaun of the Dead. Action-packed vampire
comedy. 2015, R.
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2:00am
560 Masquerade rerun (4hr)
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3:15am
561 Only Lovers Left Alive (2hr)
Revere (2W)
v A depressed musician reunites with his lover, though their
romance—which has already endured several centuries—is disrupted by the arrival of her uncontrollable younger sister. 2013,
R.
4:15am
562Redline (1hr 45min)
Griffin (3E)
a Redline is a science fiction auto racing anime film released in
Japan in 2010. The directorial debut feature of Takeshi Koike. The
film is set in the distant future, where a man known as JP takes
on great risks for the chance of winning the titular underground
race.
5:20am
563 Forbidden Empire (1hr 50min)
Revere (2W)
v An 18th century English cartographer, Jonathan Green, sets out
on a journey to map the uncharted lands of Transylvania, only
to discover the dark secrets and dangerous creatures hidden in a
cursed, fantastical Ukrainian forest. 2014, PG-13.
6:00am
564 Kamisama Kiss (4hr 45min)
Griffin (3E)
a Nanami meets a strange man hanging from a tree because he is
being chased by a dog. She saves Mikage. He gives her his house
as a thank you for saving him. When Nanami arrives at Mikage’s
home, she is shocked to see that it is a shrine. She learns that
Mikage used to be the diety of the shrine and has bestowed upon
her his mark so that she may be the new deity. At first Nanami
is reluctant, but she works hard in her new position as the Earth
Deity. (Season 2, 2015, 12 episodes)
6:15am
565 The Way Things Go (29min)
ArisiaTV
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been constructed using various items. When this is set in motion,
a chain reaction ensues. 1987
7:00am
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567 The Snow Queen 2
Revere (2W)
v The Snow Queen casts a curse on her mirror, making people see
the worst in themselves. Animation. 2015, G.
8:30am
568 Thunderbirds Are Go (45min)
Revere (2W)
v CGI and practical effects revival of the 1960’s Supermarionation.
2015, PG.
569 Geeky Play Date—Monday Morning
Webster (2W)
venue: plan on tending to your children. If you need to leave a
after 9:45 and checking in with Fast Track staff. Dawn-Marie
Dunn
9:00am
570 Audience Choice Film (2hr)
Otis (2W)
f We will run any of the films listed for this weekend. You must
arrive at 9:00 in order to cast your vote. Film will begin promptly
at 9:15 after setup and preparation.
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571 Queer and Body Positive Yoga (50min)
Grand CD (1W)
Have you felt nervous about yoga because you didn’t feel like you
would fit in? All identities, expressions, bodies, sizes and abilities—can experience yoga in a playful, supportive environment.
Gentle Yoga focuses on rejuvenating and healing the body. This
class is held at a slower pace and covers stretching all areas of the
body. No previous yoga experience needed. Wear nonrestrictive
comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, large towel, or blanket to lie on. Aventurine Yoga
572 A Day at the Races (1hr 49min)
ArisiaTV
t The Marx Brothers—A veterinarian posing as a doctor, a racehorse owner and his friends struggle to help keep a sanitarium
open with the help of a misfit race-horse. 1937.
9:15am
573 The Little Prince (1hr 45min)
Revere (2W)
v A little girl lives in a very grown-up world with her mother, who
tries to make sure she is prepared for it. Her neighbor The Aviator
introduces the girl to an extraordinary world where anything is
possible, the world of The Little Prince. Animation, 7.8 IMDB.
2015, PG.
10:00am
574 Polyamory in Science Fiction
Alcott (3W)
For many of us, our first visions of the possibility of polyamory or
ethical non-monogamy came from science fiction of one sort or
another. Heinlein is the most common, but many authors explore
this topic. Which authors explore it, what are the differences in
the different visions, and how does it shape poly in fandom today?
Micah Schneider (m), Jet Levy, Mark W. Richards, Meredith
Schwartz
575 Feats of Memorization
Bulfinch (3W)
There are folks who have memorized pi to a large number of
places and the entire script to The Princess Bride. How are such
feats accomplished? Why do we see memorization as indicative of
other mental abilities? Does memorizing such things really take
up space in the brain that could be used for other things? Daniel
Marsh (m), Daniel Miller, Mark “Justin” Waks
576 Anime 101: My Kid is Watching What?
Douglas (3W)
This panel explores the differences between the many genres of
anime. From the simple stuff like explaining Shoujo and Shonen, to what to look for when you want to start showing your
kids anime, we will cover the most kid-friendly aspects of the
medium. Richard Ralston (m), Mario “DigiCom” Di Giacomo,
Morgana Santilli, John C. Watson
577 Science Fiction Reading
Hale (3W)
science fiction works. John Chu, Nalin Ratnayake, Ken Schneyer,
Lawrence M. Schoen
578 Read All the Things!
Burroughs (3E)
Sure, we have limited reading time, but there are some authors
whose works clamor to be read in their entirety! Which authors?
Come to this panel and find out! Each panelist will discuss the
author whose complete works they deem absolutely essential.
Come develop your reading list for the next year! Genevieve Iseult
Eldredge (m), Carl Fink, Elektra Hammond, Walter H. Hunt,
Melissa Perreira-Andrews
579 Pathfinder Society: The Overflow Archives (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g Beneath the Grand Lodge of Absalom lie the vaults, a series of
storerooms and libraries that contain much of the Society’s findings from the past centuries. Soon after a pair of initiates sneaks
into the archive and steals a few items on a dare, the complex
inexplicably springs a leak. It is up to the PCs to investigate this
strange phenomenon and put a stop to it before thousands of
priceless documents are ruined forever. Lisa Neilson
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581 D&D Adventurer’s League (5th Edition D&D) (4hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g Hey Wizard Games is running the D&D Adventurer’s League
“Rage of Demons” storyline throughout the con. Charles
Morgridge
582 MoonQuake Escape (1hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g In MoonQuake Escape, get ready to face the challenges of the
spinning, changing 3D surface of the doomed prison planet of
Zartaclaton. A massive MoonQuake grants you sudden freedom
from your captivity, but there’s only one way to Escape—the last
rescue rocket, and you need to reach it before the other players.
Player interaction focuses on a risk fraught variation of the classic
3-card Monte combined with a thematic “bluffing” mechanic.
583 Understanding Eras of Historic Dress
Paine (2W)
There are so many confusing and overlapping terms when it
comes to eras of historic dress. What’s the difference between
Regency and Directoire? Rococo and Georgian? What would you
call the Victorian era in parts of the world not under Queen Victoria’s reign? We’ll break it down for you. Barbara M Pugliese (m)
584 Quilting Basics
Hancock (2W)
k Learn how to take small pieces of fabric and put them together to
make a doll-sized blanket or a teddy bear blanket. Dawn Albright,
Kate Brick
585 What Do You Mean, 10 and Up? (3hr)
Hancock (2W)
k Have you been playing board games that say “10 and up” since you
were 6? Wish you had? Come play with us. We will teach and play
some board games intended for adults but accessible to children
with a knack for board gaming. Feel free to bring your own (reasonably short) games. Adri
586 Children’s Filk Concert
Webster (2W)
k Filk! Sing-a-longs! Bring your voice! Benjamin Newman, Susan
Weiner, Alan Whitbread
Webster (2W)
Ferguson
588 Mysteries in Games
Marina 1 (2E)
Mysteries and investigation stories seem like a perfect fit for
gaming, and many of us enjoy finding clues and questioning
highly suspicious suspects. Sometimes though, the trail goes
cold because of failed dice-rolls and imperfect mechanics. What
approaches are RPG systems using to keep the mystery story
moving? What should a GM do when the investigation stalls?
Panelists will discuss which techniques can create an exciting
and satisfying mystery-solving experience. Lisa J Steele (m), Ed
Fuqua, Andrew Kirschbaum, Brian Liberge, Lauren M. Roy
589 C’mon Grab Your Friends: An Adventure Time PanelMarina 2 (2E)
Adventure Time is more than just a quirky cartoon. It mixes
fantasy tropes, post-apocalyptic horrors, and wacky humor into
a series of stories in which seemingly archetypical characters
turn out to have amazing depth. We’ll talk about the horrific
backstory of the Ice King, Jake and Finn’s wonderful friendship,
and Marceline’s complexity. We might delve a bit into the comics, as well, but will mainly focus on the rich TV universe. James
Hailer (m), Yitzy Abramowitz, Reuben Baron, etana
590 Wearable Electronics
Marina 3 (2E)
What’s the state of wearable electronics? We’ll talk about some
good options for making your own wearable electronics, where
to find tips and guides for interesting projects, and how to get
started. Kevin Osborn (m), Percival
591 Inside Out: Pixar Gets Smart
Marina 4 (2E)
Pixar’s Inside Out was a huge hit, and received rave reviews even
by Pixar standards. Part of this love comes from the surprising
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eral—and young girls in particular—experience emotions, and
why “negative” emotions like sadness can be absolutely vital. But
beyond the insight, it was also a gloriously entertaining movie,
and one that we’ll discuss and celebrate on this panel. Heather
Urbanski (m), Forest Handford, Andy Hicks, Emily Nagoski,
JoSelle Vanderhooft
592 Bouncy Castle (4hr)
Grand A (1W)
593 Fighting with Swords! (1hr 30min)
Grand CD (1W)
s Athena School of Arms presents: the Scottish Broadsword,
Medieval Longsword, Sword & Shield, Dagger and other historical fighting styles. Followed immediately by hands-on lessons in
either the Longsword or Broadsword. All equipment provided,
no experience necessary. Advanced lessons available for students who have already done the basic lesson. Athena School of
Arms (m), Steven Hirsch
10:45am
594Overlord (5hr 6min)
Griffin (3E)
a The story begins when the protagonist Momonga decides to log
out as the game server shuts down, he found himself trapped in
the world of Yggdrasil as his in game character, a powerful skeletal wizard. The world continues to change, with non-player characters (NPCs) becoming life-like. Having no parents, friends, or
place in society, this ordinary young man Momonga then strives
to take over the new world the game has become. (13 episodes,
2015)
10:50am
595 Hidden Fortress (2hr 18min)
ArisiaTV
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across enemy lines. However, they do not realize that their companions are actually a princess and her general. Just like Star
Wars: A New Hope... 1958
11:00am
Faneuil (3W)
Kevin Schendell
11:05am
597 Coming Attractions 2016 (2hr)
Revere (2W)
v New videos and revivals stretching into 2019 from this Time Line
and Alternate Universes.
11:30am
Alcott (3W)
599 Kickstart my Art! Kickstarter and Patreon
Adams (3W)
Self-publishing has long been the preferred method for many an
independent comics creators, but the advent of crowd funding has
forever changed the game in ways no one could have anticipated.
Some projects have scored millions of dollars for their creators,
while others seem to get lost in the vast sea of the Internet. We’ll
discuss the successes, the failures and the how-tos of publishing
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with these methods. Glenn Hauman (m), Andrew Kirschbaum,
Jet Levy, Joey Peters
600 If You Like X, You May Like Y (Anime)
Bulfinch (3W)
You may have liked the anime you’ve seen on Adult Swim and
you’re hungering for more. We’ll suggest new or unfamiliar titles
which might complement the ones you’ve already enjoyed. Come
find unexpected gems! Reuben Baron (m), Melina M. Gunnett,
Richard Ralston, Morgana Santilli
601 Games to Gamers’ Hands: Kickstarter & Patreon Douglas (3W)
Crowdfunding and innovative publishing platforms have made it
easier to get games into other people’s hands, and Kickstarter and
Patreon have certainly helped the boom of the indie developer
scene. Join our panel as they discuss the impact and challenges of
working in this new paradigm. Glenn Given (m), Jaime Garmendia, Don Mitchell, Caelyn Sandel
602 Masquerade Show and Tell
Hale (3W)
Masquerade staff and judges share their observations on this
year’s masquerade. Masquerade participants are invited to bring
in their costumes to show them off in a more intimate setting.
Audience members may get to see the winners up close and
review their documentation as available. James Hinsey (m), Jill
Eastlake, Jennifer Old-d’Entremont, Karen Purcell DVM, Carol
Salemi
603 Humor in Writing
Burroughs (3E)
As the saying goes, “Dying is easy, comedy is hard.” Why is writing humor so difficult? How much is too much or too little? How
are different styles of humor conveyed through the writing? Daniel M Kimmel (m), Diane Kenealy, Alisa Kwitney Sheckley, John
Scalzi
604 Impostor Syndrome Workshop—Monday
Independence (3E)
Impostor Syndrome: the feeling that you aren’t really qualified
for the work you are doing and will be discovered as a fraud.
Many women, People of Color, QUILTBAG persons, and others
from marginalized groups deal with this feeling, especially when
they’ve been socialized to value other’s opinions of their work
above their own. This workshop includes practical methods of
addressing one’s own Impostor Syndrome as well as suggestions
for how to improve one’s community. Limit 15. Crystal Huff (m)
605Istanbul (1hr 30min)
Harbor I (3E)
g In Istanbul, the game, you’ll lead one Merchant and a group of 4
assistants, racing against your competition to be the first to collect 5 rubies. Beware, it’s not as easy as it sounds! You’ll have to
maximize every move to outthink, outwit, and outperform your
competitors. Michael Sharrow
606 Red Dragon Inn—Tournament (3hr)
Harbor I (3E)
g You and your adventuring companions have spent all day slogging through the Dungeon, killing monsters and taking their
stuff. Now you’re back in town, healed up, cleaned up, and ready
to party at the Red Dragon Inn. Drink, gamble, and roughhouse
with your friends. But don’t forget to keep an eye on your Gold.
If you run out, you’ll have to spend the night in the stables. Oh…
and try not to get too beaten up or drunk. If you black out, your
friends will continue the party without you! Rob Castiello
607Agricola (3hr)
Harbor I (3E)
g Can you balance planting crops, raising animals, and expanding
your home, while still bringing in enough food to fill the stomachs of your growing family? Show off your farming skills in this
classic worker placement game. New and experienced players all
welcome. Claire Rojstaczer
608 Songs of Science [song circle]
Paine (2W)
i Bring songs about scientific concepts, research, and discoveries. Songs of mad science also welcome. Susan Weiner (m), Ellen
Kranzer, Kat Weiler
609 Collectible Card Games
Hancock (2W)
k Duel Masters, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic: The Gathering, and more. Let’s
talk about our favorites and show off our collections! Micah
Schneider
610 Being the Hero Sucks!
Marina 1 (2E)
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suck to be the hero. The hero usually goes through hell, doesn’t
always get rewarded, often has their reward subverted in some
way, not to mention the physical and psychological damage that
might occur. So how is it that people in real life can be inspired
to do heroic things from all this fictional suckage? Does heroism
in real life suck as much as in works of fiction? Catt KingsgraveErnstein (m), Heather Albano, Christine Carpenito, Timothy Goyette, Cynthia A Shettle-Meleedy
611 Speculative Poetry is Awesome
Marina 2 (2E)
Over the past decade, speculative poetry has increasingly turned
toward the mythic, personal, and powerful in subject matter,
with venues such as Strange Horizons, Mythic Delirium, Stone
Telling, and Liminality showcasing a new generation of poets
who’ve redefined what this type of writing can do. Come discuss
what’s new and wonderful in the world of speculative poetry!
Julia Rios (m), MJ Cunniff, Gillian Daniels, Shira Lipkin, A.J.
Odasso
612 Race and Identity Issues in SF
Marina 3 (2E)
Race and identity have been issues in science fiction for about as
long as SF itself. From the whitewashing of SF settings to “the
black guy dies first” phenomenon to the underrepresentation
of minority authors in the genre, there’s a long way to go. What
can we do as individuals and as a community to encourage progress? Victor Raymond (m), Amber P. Knight, Kate Nepveu, Mark
Oshiro, Pablo Miguel Alberto Vazquez
613 Terminator: Is There any Hope for Salvation?
Marina 4 (2E)
Terminator Genisys was not only a (domestic) box-office bomb,
it was a critical failure and a mess of a movie. But the franchise
doesn’t have to be terrible; we’re only a few years removed from
The Sarah Connor Chronicles, which were as well received as
anything since the second movie, and there’s clearly still a ton of
potential here. What, if anything, can be done to save this former
A-list franchise? What went so horribly wrong with the last two
films? Bob Chipman (m), John G. McDaid, Jennifer Pelland, Santiago Rivas
614 Teen Sword Fighting (1hr 30min)
Grand CD (1W)
s Want to learn how to use swords? Too old for Fast Track, but not
yet an adult? Come take a full sword class, co-taught by Swords of
Chivalry and the Athena School of Arms. Mr. Ferguson, Swords of
Chivalry
12:00pm
615Drawful (1hr)
Carlton (3E)
1:00pm
616 NESFA Reading Circle
Alcott (3W)
The NESFA Reading Group welcomes you to its monthly meeting. January’s book is Agent to the Stars by John Scalzi.
617 Mosaic MeetUp: PoC & Allies Gathering
Adams (3W)
People of Color at the con and allies helping us build a better
space for diverse faces in fandom, get together for some social
and casual conversation time. Recap the convention with friends
and maybe brainstorm a bit on how to up our game for next year.
(Deep thinking on social action of the future optional but appropriate to MLK’s birthday observance. )
618 Game Of Thrones: Emmy-Winning Fantasy!
Douglas (3W)
In 2015, Game Of Thrones became the first genre show to win an
Emmy Award for Best Drama. At the same time, things ranging
from the deviations from the novels to the increasingly graphic
and awful events taking place on screen have started to create
schisms amongst the shows fans. Now that the show has moved
past the books, how confident are fans that we aren’t seeing the
show jump the shark, even as it’s finally gaining mainstream
acceptance? Join us as we discuss the state of Westeros in 2016.
Santiago Rivas (m), Lee C. Hillman (Gwendolyn Grace), Israel
Peskowitz, Mark W. Richards
619 Fantasy Reading
Hale (3W)
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fantasy works. Terri Bruce, N.S. Dolkart, Greer Gilman, Resa
Nelson
620 Crafting Spirits: Home Brewing and Distilling
Burroughs (3E)
Home brewing and distilling have exploded in popularity in
recent years. Come learn the difference between an ale and a
lager, or a vodka and a gin. Discuss brewing techniques, trade
recipes, and share stories. Sampling must be saved for your hotel
room! Tom Traina (m), Christine Carpenito, Abby Hafer, Johnna
Y Klukas, Antonia Pugliese
621 Music Track Debrief
Paine (2W)
i Come tell us what you did and didn’t like about this year’s music
programming, and help us figure out how to make it even better
next year! Jeremy Kessler (m), Jeff Keller
622 I Hate the Hero
Marina 1 (2E)
Is there a story with a protagonist that you dislike or maybe is
just not likeable. I don’t mean, ‘The heavy is cooler than the hero,’
which is common. I mean you loathe the hero, to the point of
rooting for the antagonist just to see them fail. What makes a
hero likeable and do they have to be likeable for fans to be interested in the story? Heather Urbanski (m), Carl Fink, Kim Pinto,
Sonya Taaffe
623 The End of All Things: Sociology and Eschatology Marina 2 (2E)
Are you tired of dystopia? Let it burn! We’ll discuss the apocalypse and its plural in Scalzi’s The End of All Things, Jemisin’s
The Fifth Season, Stephenson’s Seveneves, and any other time the
world has ended recently. What’s the state of the apocalypse in
SF these days? How is the end of the world different in the 21st
century from previous apocalypses, and what are the new ways
in which the world might yet end? Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert (m),
Venetia Charles, Morgan Crooks, Sarah Smith
624 Disability and Kink
Marina 3 (2E)
Kinksters come in all types, so how can we modify and accommodate all kinds of play to be accessible? What if your top is
physically limited? What do you do when your bottom deals with
chronic pain? Let’s talk about all the ways we can modify BDSM
to keep it hot and safe for everyone. Tikva (raycho) (m), etana,
Percival, Summer Plum
625 Gravity Falls
Marina 4 (2E)
Over the last two years, Gravity Falls has moved beyond its initial
goof setup and developed an incredibly layered mythology, all
while still providing some emotional character development and
a pair of genuinely loving siblings whose differences help the plot.
Now that the mysteries and threats have increased, how is the
show holding up? We’ll discuss our favorite fan theories, the endof-episode codes, and more. James Hailer (m), Gillian Daniels,
A.J. Odasso, David G. Shaw, Trisha Wooldridge
2:30pm
626 Shipping Art to a Convention
Alcott (3W)
The panelists will discuss preparing and packing art for shipment
to a convention, either in personally carried or commercially
shipped situations. How do you protect and insure something
that’s really one of a kind? Megan Lewis (m), Lisa Hertel, Catt
Kingsgrave-Ernstein, Johnna Y Klukas
627 F.A.B.R.I.C Meet-up
Adams (3W)
An informal craft circle with other fiber arts enthusiasts to learn
more about the Fiber Arts Boston Resource and Innovation Center from the founders. We are starting a non profit tool and media
library, classroom, and makerspace dedicated to the promotion
and preservation of fiber arts. We are looking for permanent
space in South Boston in 2016. Ask us questions and let us know
what classes, tools, or resources would be most helpful to you!
Learn more at fiberartsboston.org
628 Don’t Quit Your Day Job
Douglas (3W)
Hal Clement, Alice Sheldon (aka James Tiptree Jr), and so many
other authors kept working their mundane jobs while writing.
What can a day job bring to your art? Should going full time be
the goal? Caren Gussoff (m), Michael A. Burstein, Lauren M. Roy,
Gabriel Squailia
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629 Convention Feedback Monday Session
Burroughs (3E)
Tell us how to improve Arisia for next year! Kris “Nchanter” Snyder (m), Tom Traina, Tanya Washburn
630 Dead Dog Open Filk [song circle] (5hr 45min)
Paine (2W)
i One last chance to sing, play, or listen. While nominally a filk
session, all sorts of music are welcome.
631 A Good Cry
Marina 1 (2E)
What is it about certain works that causes tears to literally flow?
Is it beauty or, or something else that opens up the tear ducts?
Panelists can discuss the works that move them emotionally and
why they are affected so deeply. Of course, mileage will vary, and
care should be taken not to belittle or aggrandize anyone’s favourite “weepie” or “tearjerker”. JeffWarner (m), Terri Bruce, Kim
Pinto, Trisha Wooldridge
632 The Story Within the Story
Marina 2 (2E)
Relatively few SFnal works give narrative the kind of central role
within their heroes’ world that it often plays in our own. What
works have best created stories within a story, and which are
notable for the absence of a literary tradition where you might
expect to find one? Heather Urbanski (m), Elizabeth Birdsall, MJ
Cunniff, Greer Gilman, Sonya Taaffe
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Hanna Lee Rubin Abramowitz: 9,
173, 267, 471
Yitzy Abramowitz: 589
The Accaliae: 260
The Ad-Hoc Waltz & Quadrille
Band: 192
Adri: 80, 468, 538, 585
Heather Albano: 29, 142, 188,
502, 610
Dawn Albright: 186, 421, 584
Alessandra: 260
Ken Altabef: 266, 460
Ameena: 260
Mark L Amidon: 18, 280, 378,
423, 451
Erik Amundsen: 41, 473, 514
Anansi: 260
Steven Anderson: 392
Angelina: 260
Andrew Anselmo: 7, 197, 249,
270, 379, 386
Inanna Arthen: 233, 422, 548
Lisa A Ashton: 109, 139, 348, 412
Athena School of Arms: 301,
406, 593
Richard B. Auffrey: 274
Aventurine Yoga: 115, 355, 571
Stephen R Balzac: 245
Beth Baniszewski: 405
E. J. Barnes: 123, 296, 398
Becky Baron: 112
Reuben Baron: 199, 433, 589, 600
Howard G Beatman: 211, 232
Mark Bernstein: 24, 182, 279,
395, 417
Cameron Betts: 247
Elizabeth Birdsall: 90, 282, 327,
361, 632
William Ian Blanton: 483, 514
Kevin Block-Schwenk: 506
Boston Jedi: 68
John Bowker: 118
Anna R Bradley: 520
David Brahm: 396
James Bredt: 72, 379
Shari Brezinsky: 306
Daniel Brian: 12, 78, 314
Kate Brick: 229, 448, 584
Charles Brown: 126, 252
Tyler Brown: 44
Terri Bruce: 19, 269, 460, 484,
619, 631
Marc Brunco: 120, 396
Nat Budin: 62, 247, 313, 478, 545
Constance Burris: 399, 457
Michael A. Burstein: 378, 453,
628
Nomi S. Burstein: 378
Liz Cademy: 89, 124, 292, 350,
438
Kevin Cafferty: 28, 220, 501
Jessi Cameron: 482
Mackenzie Cameron: 482
Blue Moon Caravan: 260
The Carolingian Caliver
Company: 238
Christine Carpenito: 141, 173,
265, 294, 361, 485, 610, 620
Rob Castiello: 202, 415, 552, 606
Jeanne Cavelos: 212
Venetia Charles: 27, 219, 257, 623
Don Chase: 254, 504
CHEMAS Group: 68, 403
B.A. Chepaitis: 227, 255, 397, 504
Bob Chipman: 28, 118, 170, 221,
288, 424, 523, 613
Jon Erik Christianson: 190, 223
John Chu: 30, 119, 188, 248, 281,
399, 485, 577
Vikki Ciaffone: 18, 266, 461
Zachary Clemente: 9, 163, 246,
295, 410, 446
John David Cook: 197
Corbin Covault: 178
Deirdre Crimmins: 118, 214
Morgan Crooks: 30, 55, 623
Ctein: 399
MJ Cunniff: 31, 223, 397, 611, 632
Mary Catelynn Cunningham:
91, 527
David D'Antonio: 233, 483
Leo d'Entremont: 8, 80, 189, 304,
539
Faith D'Isa: 376
Gillian Daniels: 52, 389, 424, 611,
625
Danner: 84
Dash: 282, 304, 481
Christopher Davis: 27, 196, 268,
287, 461, 483
Scott Marchand Davis: 158, 272
T Christopher Davis: 157, 473
Randee Dawn: 39, 211, 232, 358,
527
Susan de Guardiola: 57, 316
Keith R. A. DeCandido: 144, 150,
185, 219, 315, 378, 453, 513
Lori Del Genis: 516
Daniel P. Dern: 210, 231
Dan Dez: 495
Di'Ahna: 260
Mario "DigiCom" Di Giacomo:
141, 576
Dan Diamond: 112
Karen Diamond: 112
Ray Diaz: 33, 127, 203, 277, 511,
580
Maya Dinerstein: 59, 250, 464
DJ Dirge: 323, 555
DJ Xero: 555
Michael Dlott: 215, 366
N.S. Dolkart: 397, 504, 619
Debra Doyle: 18, 140, 188
Michelle Driscoll: 80, 409, 505
Shirley Dulcey: 7, 67, 386
Dawn-Marie Dunn: 111, 186, 352,
421, 569
Thom Dunn: 283
Jill Eastlake: 151, 602
Bob Eggleton: 257, 294
Gaia Eirich: 42, 139, 289, 357
Genevieve Iseult Eldredge: 91,
144, 214, 256, 504, 578
Lorelei Erisis: 189, 213, 449
Paul Estin: 62, 245, 313, 417, 529
etana: 160, 434, 589, 624
Jacob Evans: 489
Lisa J. Evans: 288, 358
Lynn Feingold: 207, 253, 486
Alexander Feinman: 117, 485
Mr. Ferguson: 138, 375, 440, 524,
587, 614
Kristina Finan: 244
Carl Fink: 396, 529, 578, 622
Fish: 282
Greg Fishbone: 219
Eli Flinn: 308
William Frank: 56, 221, 472, 493
Terry Franklin: 40, 293, 493
David Friedman: 197, 230, 257,
291, 306
Ed Fuqua: 52, 200, 233, 288, 317,
424, 453, 523, 588
Shana Fuqua: 80, 174, 305, 547
Ken Gale: 65, 123, 222, 293, 380,
419, 501, 540
Craig Shaw Gardner: 453
Madi Garland: 544
Jaime Garmendia: 54, 246, 283,
410, 435, 456, 506, 601
Lila Garrott: 31
Pamela Gay: 214, 268, 451, 515
Greer Gilman: 140, 188, 269, 399,
619, 632
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Glenn Given: 12, 78, 160, 314, 601
Max Gladstone: 248, 389, 461,
514
Mehitbel Glenhaber: 52, 200,
220, 283, 303, 373, 398, 456,
501
Timothy Goyette: 235, 266, 610
Lee C. Hillman (Gwendolyn
Grace): 24, 207, 254, 539, 618
Anabel Graetz: 159, 227, 512
K.N. Granger: 359
April Grant: 155, 207, 371
Brian Gray: 111, 352, 451
Breeze Grigas: 66, 141, 326, 407
Michael Grivakis: 364
Melina M. Gunnett: 32, 209, 233,
433, 468, 600
Caren Gussoff: 470, 628
Abby Hafer: 74, 174, 213, 453,
620
James Hailer: 170, 294, 589, 625
Phillip Hallam-Baker: 72, 386,
452
Melissa Hamilton: 215
Elektra Hammond: 578
Forest Handford: 152, 196, 230,
281, 459, 591
Matt Harmony: 234, 409, 459,
500
Buzz Harris: 515
Harry Potter NYC Meetup: 322
Megan Hassan: 376
Glenn Hauman: 28, 156, 380,
493, 599
Rose Hayes: 223, 515
Wes Hazard: 92
Jeff Hecht: 40, 55, 268, 451
Taylor Heffernan: 14, 37, 61
Daniel Hennessey: 34, 205, 276,
442
Lisa Hertel: 183, 265, 324, 516,
626
Hilary L. Hertzoff: 244
Andy Hicks: 67, 160, 255, 452, 591
Woodrow Hill: 11, 156, 200, 233,
317, 360, 396, 434, 493
James Hinsey: 42, 602
Steven Hirsch: 187, 301, 406, 593
James Holder: 543
Anastasia Holt: 42, 53, 357
Sharone Horowit-Hendler: 133,
297, 461, 529
Diana Hsu: 362
Crystal Huff: 17, 30, 235, 248,
462, 604
Walter H. Hunt: 56, 578
Naomi Ibasitas: 376
Improbable Research: 70
Elaine Isaak: 184, 244, 358
The Wicked Isabelle: 260
Li Izumi: 154, 173, 267, 472
Alexander Jablokov: 212, 293
RM Sean B Jaffe: 332
Victoria Janssen: 19, 140, 283,
377, 450
Alex Jarvis: 52, 190, 220, 246,
296, 317, 501
Kit Jenna: 376
Frederic Jennings: 291, 516
Elizabeth Joy and Caitlin: 260
Rachel Kadel-Garcia: 361
Juliet Kahn: 163, 190, 246, 362,
389
Deborah Kaminski: 65, 235
Sean Kane: 120, 267, 548
Melissa Kaplan: 81, 160, 245
Faith Karklin: 282
Jeff Keller: 24, 155, 454, 486,
554, 621
Justin T Kelley: 370
Diane Kenealy: 266, 603
Rachel Kenley: 504, 547
Paul Kenworthy: 148, 164, 172,
218, 403
Angela Kessler: 207, 297, 395,
408, 486
Jeremy Kessler: 155, 371, 466,
486, 621
Daniel M Kimmel: 118, 471, 603
Catt Kingsgrave-Ernstein: 18,
151, 212, 377, 500, 525, 610,
626
Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein: 40, 81,
280, 291, 396, 532, 538
Andrew Kirschbaum: 317, 588,
599
Kimberly Klimczuk: 76
Johnna Y Klukas: 121, 153, 197,
226, 407, 458, 620, 626
Amber P. Knight: 214, 255, 531,
612
Rachel Kory: 32, 152
Ellen Kranzer: 90, 182, 327, 417,
608
Matthew Kressel: 122, 397
Sioban Krzywicki: 304
Bob Kuhn: 120, 161, 187, 487
Bettina M. Kurkoski: 373
Alisa Kwitney Sheckley: 380, 501,
523, 603
Adria Kyne: 29, 247
Marnen Laibow-Koser: 305
David Larochelle: 267, 492
Vanessa Layne: 57, 187, 227
Cassandra Lease: 17, 66, 156, 317,
389, 407, 548
Scott Lefton: 516, 525, 538
Jaimie Leibrandt: 376
David Leung: 68
Jet Levy: 91, 234, 296, 325, 422,
500, 538, 574, 599
Megan Lewis: 291, 393, 626
Brian Liberge: 287, 502, 588
Gordon Linzner: 17, 211, 281,
378, 424
Adam Lipkin: 17, 79, 380, 425
Shira Lipkin: 41, 122, 425, 450,
611
Ken Liu: 1, 18, 30
Branden Loizides: 13, 365
Alison Love: 308
Eric Love: 308
Ki-Ra Luna: 260
Catherine Lundoff: 140
Mike Luoma: 457
Miss M.: 198, 289
James Macdonald: 73, 144, 175
Zoe Madonna: 133, 155, 297, 454
Tegan Mannino: 212, 293, 530
Peter Maranci: 174, 419, 473, 483
Jan Marie: 84
Daniel Marsh: 32, 152, 172, 255,
265, 363, 408, 575
Shelley Marsh: 81, 305, 357, 547
Max Martelli: 525
B. Diane Martin: 280, 436
Donna Martinez: 190, 200, 296,
362, 398, 410
Estevan Martinez: 53, 198, 434
Mathura: 260
Cody Mattes: 189, 213, 389, 481
Marlin May: 175, 316, 437
Dan Mazur: 123, 398, 446
Michael McCarthy: 112
Elizabeth McCoy: 56, 235, 457
Dennis McCunney: 57, 73, 117,
483
John G. McDaid: 6, 613
Craig R McDonough: 108, 349,
388
Meg McGinley: 12, 78, 160, 314,
495
Rebekah McLaughlin: 482
Amos Meeks: 505
82
PARTICIPANT SCHEDULE
James Meickle: 27, 81, 117, 485
Akiko Meigetsu: 56, 154, 173,
267, 472
Michael Meissner: 532
Daniel Miller: 73, 220, 450, 456,
513, 540, 575
Mark J. Millman: 68, 144, 148,
164, 172, 218, 403
Troy Minkowsky: 523
Don Mitchell: 482, 601
Alexis Moisand: 308
Josephine Monreal: 186
Charles Morgridge: 36, 130, 581
Morlock: 141, 295, 385, 407, 494
Sarah B Morrison: 20, 289, 324,
388, 408
Lee Moyer: 162, 388, 525
Murder Ballads: 284
Maddy Myers: 170, 196, 495
Thomas Nackid: 379
Emily Nagoski: 492, 505, 546, 591
David Neilson: 128, 204, 367, 510
Lisa Neilson: 275, 368, 443, 509,
579
Resa Nelson: 457, 619
Kate Nepveu: 18, 41, 460, 612
Alex Newman: 80
Benjamin Newman: 117, 170, 227,
548, 554, 586
Joshua Newman: 309, 541
The Nixies: 260
Lynn Noel: 486
Anne Nydam: 119, 176, 257, 390
Elizabeth O'Malley: 139, 289,
362, 408
A.J. Odasso: 8, 31, 294, 377, 461,
481, 611, 625
Jennifer Old-d'Entremont: 53,
198, 434, 602
Daniel José Older: 269, 437, 514
David Olsen: 57, 142, 349
Mary Olszowka: 125, 312, 508
Ken Olum: 409, 459
Kevin Osborn: 7, 75, 157, 201,
306, 386, 590
Mark Oshiro: 41, 54, 223, 256,
328, 425, 470, 546, 612
Jim Paradis: 132
Jon Pawelko: 58
Jennifer Pelland: 152, 174, 260,
613
Kris Pelletier: 19, 467
Misty Pendragon: 150, 211, 232
Percival: 305, 325, 524, 590, 624
Melissa Perreira-Andrews: 246,
410, 515, 578
Israel Peskowitz: 221, 288, 532,
618
Joey Peters: 39, 52, 123, 380, 599
Julia Pilowsky: 65
Kim Pinto: 81, 622, 631
Summer Plum: 29, 624
Post Meridian Radio Players: 318
Dr. James Prego: 32, 67, 256, 548
Antonia Pugliese: 192, 198, 218,
360, 476, 620
Barbara M Pugliese: 39, 139, 172,
192, 218, 476, 583
Julia Pugliese: 20, 150, 296, 360,
385
Karen Purcell DVM: 42, 602
Victoria Queeno: 20, 281, 360,
456, 481
Esther Rahel: 260
Richard Ralston: 154, 199, 265,
433, 576, 600
Nalin Ratnayake: 40, 55, 268,
451, 529, 530, 577
Victor Raymond: 29, 142, 264,
470, 502, 524, 612
Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert: 254,
358, 485, 623
Mark W. Richards: 79, 161, 316,
574, 618
Julia Rios: 122, 471, 611
Santiago Rivas: 452, 513, 613, 618
Phoebe Roberts: 49, 236, 427,
478
Nicole Robinson: 184, 448
Claire Rojstaczer: 225, 391, 607
Mink Rose: 54, 546
Noel Rosenberg: 213, 287
A Joseph Ross: 268, 303
Lauren M. Roy: 39, 122, 266, 588,
628
Beth Runnerwolf: 77, 182, 545
Don Sakers: 139, 184
Kiini Ibura Salaam: 161, 248, 437,
470, 484
Liz Salazar: 29, 156, 502
Salem Zouaves: 148, 164
Carol Salemi: 109, 357, 412, 602
Samara: 260
Caelyn Sandel: 6, 66, 221, 495,
502, 601
Morgana Santilli: 9, 163, 199,
295, 494, 576, 600
Phoenix Savageaux: 260
Sharon Sbarsky: 17, 42
John Scalzi: 55, 175, 237, 248,
422, 474, 603
Isabel Schechter: 281, 422
Mikaela Scheff: 376
Bailey Schendell: 45, 285, 596
Dori Schendell: 45, 96, 285, 596
Kevin Schendell: 45, 285, 596
Micah Schneider: 91, 208, 305,
547, 574, 609
Ken Schneyer: 55, 156, 397, 460,
513, 577
Lawrence M. Schoen: 119, 156,
188, 577
Kenzie Schoenthaler: 308
Meredith Schwartz: 11, 379, 388,
450, 574
Shanie Schwartzman: 376
Jude Shabry: 261, 400
Michael Sharrow: 180, 488, 605
David G. Shaw: 8, 79, 150, 187,
201, 411, 436, 625
Nicholas "phi" Shectman: 278,
393, 465
Christopher Sheldon-Dante: 66,
287, 495
Cynthia A Shettle-Meleedy: 287,
610
Jane Sibley: 311
Hildy Silverman: 11, 254, 452
Emily Simon: 186, 244, 376, 449
Hannah Simpson: 54, 189, 213,
256, 422
Jamila Sisco: 53, 198, 387, 434
Fiona Slattery: 260
Rebecca Slitt: 6, 142, 471
Sarah Smith: 67, 161, 175, 219,
294, 461, 483, 527, 623
Kris "Nchanter" Snyder: 27, 54,
149, 422, 435, 629
Heide Solbrig: 398
Danielle Souza: 20, 53, 151
Michael Sprague: 456
Gabriel Squailia: 212, 269, 628
Lizzie Stark: 74, 247, 264, 473
Lisa J Steele: 142, 588
Milo Stein: 376
Bram Sterling: 251
Stranger Ways: 284
Simon Strauss: 439
Ian Randal Strock: 175, 280, 303
Kit Stubbs: 64
Margaret Swanton: 238
Swords of Chivalry: 614
Sonya Taaffe: 31, 207, 223, 269,
513, 622, 632
PARTICIPANT SCHEDULE 83
Cecilia Tan: 56, 88, 119, 161, 540
K.C. Tansley: 235
Teseracte Players: 93, 195, 333,
334
Chameleon's Dish Theatre: 49,
236, 427
Tikva (raycho): 91, 234, 409, 500,
624
Matthew Timmins: 60
Dan Toland: 28, 452, 493, 523
Michael Toole: 19, 163, 265, 295,
385, 433, 494
Tom Traina: 149, 482, 620, 629
Bonnie Barlow Turner: 120, 245
Carsten Turner: 388
James Turner: 117, 196, 386
Heather Urbanski: 471, 484, 527,
591, 622, 632
Calandra Usher: 470
Mercy E Van Vlack: 190, 200,
233, 373, 453
Drew Van Zandt: 32, 75, 256,
270, 516
JoSelle Vanderhooft: 39, 140,
316, 377, 530, 591
Carolyn VanEseltine: 6, 66, 524
Pablo Miguel Alberto Vazquez:
29, 54, 171, 214, 220, 264, 425,
437, 481, 612
Cecilia Villero: 546
Jon Voisey: 154, 187, 292, 423,
472
Mark "Justin" Waks: 242, 575
William C. Walker III: 196, 264
JeffWarner: 174, 222, 631
Tanya Washburn: 149, 206, 530,
629
John C. Watson: 199, 576
Kat Weiler: 133, 155, 466, 608
Susan Weiner: 234, 397, 436,
478, 529, 586, 608
David Weingart: 24, 77, 417, 528
Syd Weinstein: 23
Sarah Weintraub: 30, 424, 514
Jesse Wertheimer: 168, 242
Rachel Wertheimer: 168
Morven Westfield: 358
Alan Wexelblat: 500, 532
Kfir Wexelblat: 35, 131
Liam Wexelblat: 441
Michelle Wexelblat: 11
Alan Whitbread: 24, 133, 371,
454, 466, 528, 586
Nightwing Whitehead: 20, 151,
408, 525
Penny Wilhelm: 189, 304, 349
Scott Wilhelm: 183, 209, 306
Stephen R Wilk: 65, 280, 303,
423
Connie Wilkins: 358
Walt Williams: 79
Barbara A Woodward: 27, 222,
254, 459
Jonathan Woodward: 264, 409,
492, 524
Trisha Wooldridge: 219, 358,
399, 436, 484, 515, 625, 631
Worcester Historical
Swordsmanship: 26, 382
Tom Wysmuller: 40, 65, 423
Alyssa Yeager: 24, 137
Aimee Yermish: 8, 120, 186, 245,
306, 361, 421, 448
Guillermo Zeballos: 249, 447
Eric Zuckerman: 11, 450
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