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9:00 AM
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Director's Board Room
- Writer's Workshop: Guided Work Session
K. Ikenberry
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10:00 AM
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The View
- Maker Demos/Workshop
Members of TheLab.ms will be in attendance, putting on demonstrations of their makerspace finery! There will be SLA and FDM 3D printing demos (and things you can print and take home!), dye sublimation printing demos (bring a shirt, and get a unique souvenir!) as well as raspberry pi tutorials! Stop by any time and learn about Everyone's Makerspace!
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Gallery
- Autographs
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Grand North and Central
- The Future of NASA and Commercial Spaceflight
What's next for NASA and the commercial spaceflight companies
K. Ruffin
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Cypress
- Cross-Genre Writing: You Can't Write Just One
Authors describe what it's like to write in more than one genre, which ones they enjoy writing in, and which ones they would never write in.
P.N. Elrod,
D. Finn,
K. Landsdale,
DL Young,
J. Gephardt*
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Oak
- Book Club: Discussing 1632
Whether you have read every novel and short story or are new to the 1632 universe, stop in and chat about the novel that started it all, book-club style.
Bethanne Kim
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Teak
- Ethics for the Artificial
Our panelists discuss the ethics of humans creating artificial intelligence and if our creations will have ethics as well. Will AI make us monsters or gods or will that be up to some future AI historians to determine?
Paige Ewing,
W. Ledbetter,
D. Rike,
K. O'Brien*
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Ebony
- Take Care of Yourself!
It's easy to dismiss those little aches and pains, but what if they're a precursor to something serious? Are fans more at risk for certain diseases? Whatever's going on, it pays to learn to take care of yourself and attack problems while they're easily fixed or managed.
Jack Carroll,
Ma. Finn,
L. Smith,
C. Ulbrich*
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Bamboo
- Rome-O & Juli-8
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10:30 AM
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Mahogany
- Reading
J. Curtis
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Gallery
- Autographs
Autographs
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Bamboo
- Danger Mouse
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11:00 AM
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Teak
- Toastmaster
T. Weisskopf
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Gallery
- Autographs
G.D. Huff
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Grand North and Central
- Science GoH
P. Abell
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Cypress
- What's New at Raconteur Press
Join us to hear what's new and what's next from Raconteur Press: Talk Ian into new Anthologies. Get pummeled by plastic ducks. Fend off Cannon Publishing.
J. Curtis,
Becky Jones,
Ian McMurtrie,
C. Sanderson,
J. Van Stry,
Wally Waltner
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Ebony
- Comfort for the Writer's Soul
Opening up about creative wounds -- bad critique partners, bad reviews, negative comments from teachers -- and moving back into the creative head space.
P. Black,
M. Foster,
Dara Kountz,
J. Gephardt*
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Oak
- Books We Like
New favorites, old reliables, and everything in between. Panelists talk about their favorite books and why.
J. H. Fleming,
Abby Goldsmith,
RJ. Hanson,
M. Muenzler*
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The View - No WiFi, No Problem! Control for Lights and Props
Techniques for controlling lights and props that don't involve messing with wi-fi access points - from off-the-shelf remote control to rolling your own code, we've got you covered! (Most code is available on Github for your hacking pleasure!)
J. Barrett
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Bamboo
- Video Rama-Rama
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11:30 AM
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Mahogany
- Reading
L. Donahue
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Gallery
- Autographs
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12:00 PM
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Ebony
- What's Space Opera, Doc?
Who doesn't love a big space battle with missiles and lasers flying everywhere? Our panelists discuss pulp space opera and its modern derivatives.
J. Campbell,
Fred Hughes,
S. Rosen,
JL. Yarrow
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Teak
- Amazon: Friend, Foe, or a Little of Both?
Amazon is constantly changing rules and algorithms. How does that help or hinder authors and publishers?
M. Fletcher,
Abby Goldsmith,
DL Young,
C. Sanderson*
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Oak
- CAUTION: Fans at Work
So, you're a raging fan person. How
do you deal with people that don't get your geek at work? They called you weird
cause you have Funko Pops on your desk! Has it ever been a big problem with the
boss?
R. Eudaly,
RJ. Hanson,
K. Landsdale,
P.D. Duncan*
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Grand North and Central
- Baen Traveling Slide Show (with Prizes!)
A look at new and upcoming titles from Baen Books. With prizes! How can you resist?
D. Carrico,
V. DeMarce,
Bill Fawcett,
M. Foster,
C. Hardwick,
B. Hasseler,
G.D. Huff,
W. Hunt,
Bethanne Kim,
W. Ledbetter,
J. Van Stry,
T. Weisskopf*
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Cypress
- When Asteroids Attack
How's that space program coming along?
P. Abell,
Howard Carter,
A. Jackson,
K. Ruffin
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Bamboo
- Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
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12:30 PM
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Gallery
- Autographs
Autographs
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1:00 PM
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Gallery - Friend of the Fen GoH Autograph Session
Meet the FenCon XX headliners at this special autograph session for the Friend of Fen members. (Will be opened to all members, as time permits.)
P. Abell,
J. Campbell,
B. Foster,
K. Ikenberry,
M. Nelson
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Cypress
- Bad Bards in Concert
L. Smith,
M. White
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Mahogany
- Reading
Ma. Finn
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Ebony
- So You Want to be an Evil Overlord
We all want to be good guys (mostly), but let's give the evil overlords a chance. We see the mistakes villains make in the movies and on TV. How would you do it differently? Would you reveal your plan? Monologue like a madman? Keep the evil laugh?
J. Black,
RJ. Hanson,
T. Morgan,
S. Patrick*
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Oak
- HUMINT: Human Intelligence in 1632
How do spies work in the new timeline? What about special operations?
V. DeMarce,
Marc Tyrrell,
B. Hasseler*
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Teak
- Crimes Against Science
How important is it for your story to have a firm grounding in scientific fact? Do readers care if you have a concrete system of rules or can you just wing it? How many physical laws can you break and still get away with it?
Dara Kountz,
M. T. Reiten,
D. Rike,
J. Gephardt*
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1:30 PM
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Mahogany
- Reading
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Bamboo
- Goldfinger
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2:00 PM
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Teak
- Generic Radio Workshop Auditions / Rehearsal
Be a part of a radio play performed during the Cabaret!
J. Barrett,
P. Barrett
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Grand North and Central
- The Art of Brad Foster
Join our Artist Guest of Honor as he shows off his techniques and answer your questions.
B. Foster
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Gallery
- Autographs
Abby Goldsmith
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Ebony
- Founding Fathers and Mothers
Let's discuss the people who made sf/fantasy/horror possible. It's been 200 years since Mary Shelley got us started. Jules Verne and HG Wells came along not long after. What legacy did they leave and how far have we come?
Howard Carter,
C. Conrad,
R. Eudaly,
R. Howell,
W. Hunt*
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Oak
- Whatcha Dooooin': A Phineas & Ferb Panel
This so-called kids show is certainly not just for kids. The clever writing, nostalgic pop culture references and catchy songs make P&F a true family show.
J. Campbell,
Tr. Morris*
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Cypress
- Carla Ulbrich in Concert
C. Ulbrich
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The View - The Care and Feeding of Vintage Clothing
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Vintage garments need particular care. How you handle them and store them can dramatically extend their life. Or destroy them. When building a collection, challenges include evaluating the condition of a garment and if it is authentic to it's time period or is a later reproduction.
This workshop will cover the basics of selecting garments, handling them, and storing them. The techniques demonstrated are also appropriate for fragile modern garments, including costumes.
Attendees will handle actual antique garments (using gloves provided).
Space is limited to 9 attendees.
K. O'Brien
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2:30 PM
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Gallery
- Autographs
W. Ledbetter
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Mahogany
- Reading
Reading
Wally Waltner
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3:00 PM
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Mahogany
- Reading
Jonathan Laforce
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Gallery
- Autographs
Autographs
J. Campbell
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Cypress
- The Four Redheads of the Apocalypse
Join the Four Redheads for an hour of fun and laughs. How you would you like to participate with our favorite Satan's troublemakers???? Hosted by Zoe: Death, Bunny: War , Sara Lee: Famine, Butterfly: Pestilence, plus special surprise guests.
L. Donahue,
R. Eudaly,
J. Mandala,
D. Rainbolt
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Oak
- Eric Flint
Eric was definitely the mastermind of the 1632 universe, but that's not all he did. Lucille Robbins and others close to her husband, Eric Flint, share stories about him, the worlds he created, and the impact he had on those around him.
D. Carrico,
V. DeMarce,
Bill Fawcett,
L. Robbins,
W. Hunt*
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Grand North and Central
- Asteroid 2024 YR4: Possible Impact of 50 m diameter object in 2032
Asteroid 2024 YR4 was discovered last December 27, 2024 and recognized within a few days as having a significantly high chance of impact with the Earth in 2032. This presentation will go over the current status of the probability of impact, what we know about the asteroid, how bad it could be, where it might hit, and what is being done about it.
P. Abell*
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Ebony
- Once Upon a Time at Fencon
Fencon History Panel
J. Barrett,
T. Harvia,
A. Jackson,
M. Nelson,
L. Smith
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3:30 PM
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Mahogany
- Reading
W. Ledbetter
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Gallery
- Autographs
Autographs
B. Sinor,
S. Sinor
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Bamboo
- Legend of the Superheroes
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4:00 PM
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Grand North and Central
- Jack Campbell Keynote Address
Come and get to know our Guest of Honor, Jack Campbell.
J. Campbell
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Ebony
- Closed
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Oak
- Closed
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5:00 PM
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Grand North and Central
- Joe Giacoio GOH Concert
Come join our Music Guest of Honor for an hour of the best filk you've heard all year!
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Gallery
- Autographs
RJ. Hanson
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Ebony
- The Author/Editor Relationship
Authors and editors share the same goal: To publish the best book possible. Industry pros share tips for navigating this sometimes frustrating - but often rewarding - process.
P.N. Elrod,
M. Foster,
K. Redford,
JL. Yarrow,
T. Weisskopf*
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Oak
- No Nuts, No Bolts, No Wires
Biology, Chemistry, Linguistics, Anthropology, Archeology, Geology, and Social Sciences. The "other" sciences in Hard Science Fiction.
C. Donahue,
A. Simmons,
L. Smith,
C. Sanderson*
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Teak
- Were-creatures? There Creatures!
Were lore is steeped in ancient myth. Writers discuss the appeal of the shape-shifting creature and how myth influences the creatures they create.
L. Donahue,
Paige Ewing,
J. Frost
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Mahogany
- Alien Archaeology
It's the year 5800 CE and Earth is covered in ancient ruins. Alien archeologists have come to study us and present their findings in a talk about the strange artefacts in front of them.
Becky Jones,
M. Muenzler,
S. Patrick,
T. Patterson,
Bill Fawcett*
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Bamboo
- Mission Impossible: Fallout
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6:00 PM
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Cypress
- Art and Charity Auction
The annual FenCon Art Auction. Come bid on some rare and collectible items right here in Dallas! Support
our our artists. Bid high, bid often! And Remember a dollar more will get it for ya!
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Ebony
- Cynicism vs Idealism in SF&F
Pessimism is rampant in current science fiction. Is that why fantasy seems ascendant? Let's discuss how science fiction and fantasy authors handle dystopian, utopian, and realistic societies and where they go from here.
P. Black,
T. Pennella,
C. Sanderson,
J. Van Stry,
Fred Hughes*
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Hospitality Suite - Cheese Tasting, Sponsored by P-Con
Mmm...cheese! Join Sam Gayle for a sampling of cheesy comestibles. Sponsored by the nuts at P-Con.
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Oak
- Ready, Steady, Flash--Fiction
Four writers are given a phrase, around which they must each write a piece of flash fiction. Live, in front of the audience. They have 5 MINUTES in which to write it. The audience votes on the best.
C. Conrad,
G.D. Huff,
W. Ledbetter,
M. Muenzler*
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Grand North and Central
- The OSIRIS-REx and Hayabusa2: Sample Return missions
P. Abell*
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Teak
- Hollywood vs Fans
Sometimes, it seems like Hollywood doesn't like it's fans very much. Changes in major properties have lead to falling box office receipts and smaller audiences. What happened and how can it be fixed?
C. Donahue,
D. Finn,
Jonathan Laforce,
Ma. Finn*
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6:30 PM
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Mahogany
- Reading
Paige Ewing
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7:00 PM
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Grand North and Central
- FenCon Cabaret Setup
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Grand North and Central
- Closed
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Ebony
- Rebels vs. Big Damn Heroes
Without question, Firefly/Serenity fans and Star Wars devotees are two of most passionate groups in fandom. From the ongoing charity work of the Browncoats and the 501st/Rebel Legion alike, fans have taken these two massive science fiction franchises far beyond the screen. How can two such different ideas strike the same chords in so many fans? Join us as we compare and contrast!
Becky Jones,
K. Landsdale,
Tr. Morris,
S. Rosen
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Teak
- James Bond Deathmatch
Connery vs Brosnan vs Dalton? Who was the best Bond? Which was the best movie?
Howard Carter,
B. Frank,
DL Young,
D. Rike*
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Oak
- Dungeon Mastering 101
You want to play D&D or one of the zillion other games on the market, but you're afraid to dive in for fear of "messing it up." Relax! Our panel of experts will field your questions and tell you how to get started running your own table top role-playing games. ( I would be willing to moderate ) Total Party Kills and Monty Haul Campaigns: Solving your ttrpg problems: How do you keep the party alive and on track in your game? Why does that one player insist on being the brooding loner? Bring your troubles to the panel and let our experts mull it over and give you advice and wise council to take your gaming table to the next level.
J. Black,
Dara Kountz,
M. Stewart,
M. Muenzler*
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7:30 PM
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Bamboo
- Casino Royale (2006)
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8:00 PM
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Grand North and Central
- FenCon Cabaret
Our signature Saturday night event featuring: Ravenar Belly Dance Troupe, The Generic Radio Workshop, and more!
Generic Radio Workshop,
J. Giacoio,
Ravenar,
C. Ulbrich,
T. Weisskopf
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821 (Hospitality Suite) - Walter Hunt Book Launch
Placeholder for Walter's book launch party. Do not put this on the grid. More in manifest. Time is TBD and a placeholder.
W. Hunt
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Ebony
- How to write the Naughty Bits
With the increased popularity of erotic romance and erotica, more and more genre authors are trying their hands at adding sex to their stories. Let's discuss the differences between romance, erotic romance, erotica, and pornography and talk about how to incorporate sexual scenarios into a story. [This panel will contain frank language.]
P. Black,
K. Redford,
C. Walter,
M. Fletcher*
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Teak
- Join the Navy, see the Universe
Space opera, space fleet stories
Bill Fawcett,
Abby Goldsmith,
Jonathan Laforce,
Fred Hughes*
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Oak
- Music in 1632
Music in 1632. Come for a discussion and examples!
D. Carrico,
Marc Tyrrell,
V. DeMarce*
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10:00 PM
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Teak
- Saturday Night Chaos Filk
Sing to your heart's content. Try not to scare the cleaning people.
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Ebony
- Saturday Night Open Bardic Filk
Filk the night away. We'll see you at breakfast.
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Grand North and Central
- No Sh*t - There I Was
Tall tales from military and police backgrounds.
J. Campbell,
Ian McMurtrie,
M. T. Reiten,
A. Wakal,
J. Curtis*
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