Programming

 

Tentative (repeat -TENTATIVE) Schedule of Events

Confirmed artists for the WillyCon XI Art Show: Sarah Clemens(Artist GoH) | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |

Friday, April 9:      

Time

Event/Activity

Location

10:00 AM

— WillyCon Art Show Begins (Open to the public!}

Niobrara

12:00 PM

— WillyCon Registration Desk Opens

Atrium

1:00 PM

— TBA

TBA

Meadowlark

3:00 PM

— TBA

TBA

Meadowlark

4:00 PM

— Vender's Room (Set Up/Open)

Elkhorn

5:00 PM

— Supper - Cafeteria open 4:30 - 6:00 PM - Pay at the door

Cafeteria

7:00 PM

— Opening Ceremonies

TBA

Lower Level

8:00 PM

— TBA

TBA

Frey SW

8:30 PM

— Communal Get-Together! (AKA - A Party!)

A social event to relax and get to know those around you who will be sharing the weekend events. Meet and greet old friends, and make new ones!

Frey NE

 

— Gaming begins...

Lower Level

9:00 PM

— D&D Gaming for First Timers
Come learn how to play in this fun and quick adventure. 2-5 players - please sign up at the registration desk...Scott Abraham

Meadowlark

 

— TBA

TBA

Lower Level
  — World of Warcraft
The World of Warcraft Panel is back again this year! Come and talk about the MMORPG known as WoW. We will talk about Raiding, PvP, Stupid Moments, Funny Stories, Roleplaying and Eventually start playing the Game. Bring your own laptops or peer over someone's shoulder to see what they are doing. So bring yourself, a laptop if you have one, and your stories, and prepare to have FUN! ~ Josh Dill
Frey SE
 

— Halo 3 Tournament
Outwit your enemies in this FFA style Halo 3 tournament!  Prizes will be awarded to the top three players!  Among the prizes are several brand new wireless X-Box 360 controllers and a cash prize for the first place winner!  Anyone who registers for the tournament will also be eligible to receive a door prize!  Entry fee is $5..

Upper deck area

of Lower Level

Saturday, April 10:    

Time

Event/Activity

Location

7:30 AM

— Pancake Breakfast ($3 per person) - The Townsend's will be the hosts this year and the theory is breakfast will be ready on time (for a change)...

MC Center

8:00 AM

— Registration Desk Opens

Atrium

 

— Gaming continues...

Lower Level

 

— Art Show opens

Niobrara

 

— Venders' Room Opens

Elkhorn

9:00 AM

The Life of a Science Fiction Author

Want to be a writer? Join David during this session to learn what it is like, and what it takes, to be a successful writer ~ David J. Williams

Frey NW

 

— Zombie Awareness Panel

Are you aware of zombies? If a level four infestation hit your home town, leaving next to no possible chance of escape, would you know what to do? If you are in need of guidance or just have any questions about your survival plans for the apocalypse, come and join us and together we can plan for the invasion of the living dead. ~Steven Watson

Frey SE

 

— TBA

TBA

Lower Level

10:00 AM

The creative mind of Sarah Clemens

Come learn about the origins of our excellent Artist GoH and the path she took to get to this point in her life. How she learned to do what she does, the different phases she has gone through, etc. ~ Sarah Clemens

Frey SE

 

— TBA

TBA

Frey SW

 

— TBA

TBA

Meadowlark

11:00 AM

Author GoH reading and book signing

David will read from selected works and autograph any of his books that you have brought with you - the bookstore will have copies of his work for purchase ~ David J. Williams

WSC Bookstore

 

— TBA

TBA

Frey SW

 

TBA

TBA

Frey SE

12:00 PM

— Lunch - Cafeteria open 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Pay at the door

Cafeteria

1:00 PM

— Myths and Misconceptions

Join our Author GoH as he dispels the many myths and misconceptions that surround the practice of witchcraft, paganism, and the Wiccan religion ~ M. R. "Murv" Sellars

Frey NW

 

TBA

TBA

Niobrara

 

— TBA

TBA

Frey SE

2:00 PM

Do You See Dead People?

Have you ever experienced an encounter with the paranormal? Have you ever visited or lived in a place that was haunted by a ghost? Many of us have had paranormal events like these occur in our lives. Currently there are no concrete scientific answers to these questions. However, as technology improves, so do our chances of proving the existence of the paranormal. Are we now able to finally shed a light on the unexplained? We believe so... ~ Paranormal Researchers of Omaha

Frey SW

 

— TBA

TBA

Carhart Science

 

— TBA

TBA

Cottonwood

3:00 PM

TBA

TBA

Frey NW

 

— TBA
TBA

Frey SE

3:30 PM

— TBA

TBA

Frey SW

4:00 PM

— TBA

TBA

Frey SE

 

— TBA

TBA

Frey NW

 

— TBA

TBA

Cottonwood

 

— TBA

TBA

WSC Observatory

5:00 PM

— Supper - Cafeteria open 4:30 - 6:00 PM - Pay at the door

Cafeteria

6:30 PM

— Art Auction - John Shoberg, Auctioneer (gaming suspended)

Lower Level

8:00 PM

— Masquerade Show - Judges: Rod Vasek, Maria William, Murv Sellers, and Matt & Jen Ptacek

Lower Level

9:30 PM

TBA

TBA

Lower Level

 

— Advanced D&D

Join Scott Abraham for a D&D adventure designed for more experienced players...

Lower Level

10:00 PM

— TBA

TBA

Observatory

  Sunday, April 11:  

Time

Event/Activity

Location

7:30 AM

— Pancake Breakfast ($3 per person)

MC Center

8:00 AM

— Gaming continues (if it ever stopped)...

Lower Level

9:00 AM

Artists' Workshop

A demonstration on sketching faces. It may be a hands-on sketch pad activity or a demonstration on Photoshop, or maybe both - more details later... ~ Sarah Clemens

Goldenrod

 

Writers' Workshop

David will give a workshop for aspiring writers.To participate, you need to register for the workshop ($5) as well as WillyCon. The focus of the workshop is yet to be determined... ~ David J. Williams

Meadowlark

 

— Art Show Opens - Don't forget to pick up your art!

Niobrara

10:00 AM

— TBA

TBA

Frey NW

12:00 PM

— Lunch - Cafeteria open 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Pay at the door

Cafeteria

1:00 PM

— TBA

TBA

Meadowlark

2:00 PM

— TBA

TBA

Cottonwood

3:30 PM

— Planetarium Show: "TBA"

TBA ~ Dr. Todd Young.

Planetarium

6:00 PM

— End-Of-The-Con Gathering (AKA "Dead Dog Party")

Frey NE