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Thursday, July 4
 

12:30pm CDT

Professional Game Masters
Thursday July 4, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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The professional Game Master is a rising new profession in the hobby. It offers its own unique sets of challenges and also offers a different approach to how we interact with our players. We'll offer insight on encounter design, table behavior, and more. Participants: Chase McAllister, Jake Rafter, Hunter Goetzman, Lauren Crabtree (mod), Wendy A Hoskin, Rea Renee
Thursday July 4, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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2:00pm CDT

Let's Talk About PVC Foam!
Thursday July 4, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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A presentation and demo on PVC foam: an underutilized cosplay material that requires no power tools, no special skills, and is lightweight and versatile. It's carvable, sandable, easily paintable, and slightly moldable. Come learn how to get started! Participants: Adrienne (of Quite-a-Riot Cosplay) Ottemann
Thursday July 4, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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3:30pm CDT

Fighting Games 101: Why You Are Being Beat By Math
Thursday July 4, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Tired of getting beat at Street Fighter? Looking to level up at Melty Blood? Or are you maybe just curious to how fighting games work on a deeper level? K0LD X will take you into the heart of fighting games with a lesson on hit boxes and frame data. Participants: K0LD X, KitKat
Thursday July 4, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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5:00pm CDT

Exotic Pets
Thursday July 4, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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A conversation among a group of animal experts on different types of unusual pets. Participants: Jim Soos, Kelly Jo Fredrickson, Shari H
Thursday July 4, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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7:00pm CDT

3D Printing for Cosplay
Thursday July 4, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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An intro-level presentation on 3D printing based on the experience of creators designing and printing for cosplay. Participants: Adrian Perryman
Thursday July 4, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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8:30pm CDT

Manufactured STI-gma: How One Company Used Sex-shaming for Profit
Thursday July 4, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
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Does the word "herpes" send shivers of horror down your spine? Come learn the relationship between marketing and sex-shaming. All ages welcome, but be aware that sexual topics will be discussed in an educational format! **mature content** Participants: Alexa Torgenson, Lathan Murrell
Thursday July 4, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
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10:00pm CDT

There Should Have Been Only One
Thursday July 4, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
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Sequels and prequels exist for a lot of properties and sometimes those stories do not enhance the original. Come discuss Highlander 2 and other instances of tales that shouldn't have been told...at least in your opinion. Participants: Patrick W Marsh (mod), T. Aaron Cisco, Aimee Kuzenski, Mark James McPherson, KitKat
Thursday July 4, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
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11:30pm CDT

Stranger Things Fan Panel
Thursday July 4, 2024 11:30pm - Friday July 5, 2024 12:30am CDT
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Participants: Skazka, Peter M Avirom, Noel Thingvall, KitKat (mod)
Thursday July 4, 2024 11:30pm - Friday July 5, 2024 12:30am CDT
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Friday, July 5
 

9:30am CDT

Podcasting 101
Friday July 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
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If the pandemic proved anything, it's that anyone can have a podcast. Do you not have one yet because you're intimidated by the thought of making one? It's easier than you think and our panelists will show you just how true that is. Participants: Allyson Cygan, Patrick W Marsh (mod), Wes Huntington, Jerry Stearns, Noel Thingvall
Friday July 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
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11:00am CDT

Fur Real Anime
Friday July 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Anime has a lot to offer to the world of furry content. Come see its history, get recommendations for shows, and see some kawaii animated fluffiness. Participants: Viga
Friday July 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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12:30pm CDT

History is Not Supposed to Make You Feel Good
Friday July 5, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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History is full of uncomfortable truths that are nonetheless factual. If it is true that those who fail to understand history are doomed to repeat it, why are there so many wishing to keep some history out of schools? Participants: Raederle Gabrielle Sterling, Rachael Sterling (mod), John A. Shea, Sarah Barsness, Jenny McElroy
Friday July 5, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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  Panel

2:00pm CDT

Busting Viking Myths
Friday July 5, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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What's really true of Vikings? Horned helmets? Beautiful long-haired women on flying horses? Eye sacrifice? Huge hunks of meat? Join us for some mythic busting! Participants: Renee Petersen (mod), David R Lowery, Christopher Daniels, Lisa Hario
Friday July 5, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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  Panel

3:30pm CDT

Wig Styling 101
Friday July 5, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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New to wigs? Join White Lotus Witch to talk about the basics of wig wearing/styling for cosplay! Participants: Calliope, Emily
Friday July 5, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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5:00pm CDT

Wig Styling 201
Friday July 5, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Already know the basics of wigs? Take your skills to the next level! In this panel, we will cover how to make gravity defying styles and other advanced wig styling techniques. Participants: Calliope, Emily
Friday July 5, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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  Panel

7:00pm CDT

Best Film and TV Scores of 2023/2024
Friday July 5, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Every year we gather to discuss our favorite (or "best") movie and TV scores of the past year+. Come and join us, listen to some tunes, and tell us what YOU think was the best! Participants: Dave Margosian (mod), Duck Washington, Kayla McGrady
Friday July 5, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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  Panel

8:30pm CDT

Not in Front of the Children
Friday July 5, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
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A discussion of things we think children need to be protected from and how that has changed over time. Participants: Melanie Reap, Elizabeth Reynolds, Elyssa Mason, Staci Corcoran (mod), Lathan Murrell
Friday July 5, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
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  Panel

10:00pm CDT

Shanties, Work Songs, & Sea Songs: a Nerdy Singalong
Friday July 5, 2024 10:00pm - Saturday July 6, 2024 12:30am CDT
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You don't have to be a musician to sing! Join us for another rousing singalong of shanties, work songs, and sea songs! If you have a song recommendation or wish to lead a tune, please come early or reach out to a panelist in advance. Participants: Kerry Teckla Peterson (mod)
Friday July 5, 2024 10:00pm - Saturday July 6, 2024 12:30am CDT
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Saturday, July 6
 

9:30am CDT

Superhero Fatigue...Fatigue
Saturday July 6, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
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The age of superheroes isn't over--you're just not watching the right stuff. Our panel discusses superhero-centric shows/movies that are inclusive, interesting, innovative, incredible, and sometimes even a little...insane. Participants: A L Raden (mod), Mark Lundberg, Danielle Elise Maser, Mark James McPherson, Lathan Murrell
Saturday July 6, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
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11:00am CDT

It's Not About You
Saturday July 6, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Enjoying media about people who are not like you is sometimes difficult. What can you do to better step into the shoes of those with experiences other than your own? Do you even need to? Should you? Participants: Christina M Alongi, Sam Willson (mod), F. D. Lee, Lathan Murrell, Morgan Strickland
Saturday July 6, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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  Panel

12:30pm CDT

Elected Officials Unveil the Power of Geek Leadership
Saturday July 6, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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Their love for sci-fi and fantasy enhances governance, from quoting heroes to decoding data. Discover the unique synergy that makes these elected leaders exceptional in fostering inclusivity and creativity in their communities. Participants: Amáda Márquez Simula (mod), Sandra Feist, Curtis Johnson
Saturday July 6, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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  Presentation

2:00pm CDT

#SaveMyShow
Saturday July 6, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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A panel to highlight and discuss the history of fan activism to save beloved shows from cancelation, from the letter-writing campaign that saved Star Trek TOS to more recent examples like #SaveTheExpanse. Participants: Kyle LaBarre (mod), Wes Huntington, Peter M Avirom, Kerry Teckla Peterson, Amanda Nerud
Saturday July 6, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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3:30pm CDT

Dawn of the Fictional Vampire
Saturday July 6, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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How did vampires make their way from folklore into fiction? We used to think it was in a leap, but new evidence suggests something more methodical. Featuring original research, this presentation invites you to study the 300 year old mystery. Participants: Brian Forrest
Saturday July 6, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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  Presentation

5:00pm CDT

Religious Trauma and Its Impact
Saturday July 6, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Trauma caused by religious environments is an area of study with very little research, yet is far more prevalent than people realize. What ways has religious trauma affected people's mental health and how can they start to heal? Participants: Skazka, Kiki Joy Latham, Abigail Sloane Silver (mod), SaraBeth Ray, Melissa Collins
Saturday July 6, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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  Panel

7:00pm CDT

The Mirror of Amun-Ra: Short Film Screening / Q&A Session
Saturday July 6, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Calling all lovers of pulp adventure movies like Indiana Jones or The Mummy, and anyone interested in meeting local filmmakers! Join the director and cast of this 20-minute, independent short film for a special screening and then a Q&A panel afterwards. Participants: Jonathan Rogers, Jarrod Crooks
Saturday July 6, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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8:30pm CDT

Midwest SciFi Film Festival Shorts
Saturday July 6, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
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Midwest Sci-Fi Film Festival - featuring a retrospective of the best sci-fi & genre short films from the Midwest and around the planet.
Saturday July 6, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
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10:00pm CDT

The Pun-El
Saturday July 6, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
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And again, the English language is treated with great violence in a space safe from flying fruit. Participants: Edward Eastman (mod), Margaret Eastman, Brian LaBounty, Bob Alberti
Saturday July 6, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
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11:30pm CDT

Bad Geeky Pickup Lines
Saturday July 6, 2024 11:30pm - Sunday July 7, 2024 12:30am CDT
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Cheesy pick up lines are so bad they're good again. What are your favorites to use when you have your ion someone? Participants: Nikki Armstrong (mod), Mark James McPherson
Saturday July 6, 2024 11:30pm - Sunday July 7, 2024 12:30am CDT
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  Panel
 
Sunday, July 7
 

11:00am CDT

Loki Season 2 Fan Panel
Sunday July 7, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Participants: Staci Corcoran, Catherine Schaff-Stump, Noel Thingvall, Morgan Strickland (mod)
Sunday July 7, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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12:30pm CDT

But Where Do I Shelve It?
Sunday July 7, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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Let's discuss our favorite media that mixes multiple genres like romance, fantasy, mystery, or horror. Participants: Crystal Kelleher (mod), David R Lowery, Jody Wurl, Ben San Del
Sunday July 7, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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2:00pm CDT

Weird Music Listening Society
Sunday July 7, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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We've all had a friend expose us to strange music, some of which we've loved and some that left us confused. What happens when a lover of random items, thrift finds, and all things obscure exposes comedians to weird music they've never heard before? Participants: Melissa Kaercher, Jason Kruger (mod), Eric Knight, Maren Aalgaard, Morgan Strickland
Sunday July 7, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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3:30pm CDT

Maker Spaces
Sunday July 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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If you're interested in the making of things, anything ranging from props, cosplay, robots, furniture, siege engines, longbows, Viking shields, or anything at all, involving laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC milling, and more, this panel is for you! Participants: Riley Harrison
Sunday July 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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