Programming
Tentative (repeat -TENTATIVE) Schedule of Events
Confirmed artists for the WillyCon XIV Art Show: Patrick Kennedy (Artist GoH) | Maria J. William | Arden Ellen Nixon | Lubov | Betsy Mott | Sarah Clemens | Peri Charlifu | Theresa Mather | David Lee Pancake | Shere Crossman | Mark Weber | John Kaufmann | TBA |
NOTE: Gaming is not formally structured but a variety of gaming activities will be going on throughout the weekend. If something is going on you like, join in! If there isn't anything you like, start something...
Book Exchange: There will be a book exchange opportunity available in the Hospitality Area. Bring some to recycle, and take some home you haven't read!
Download a WillyCon XIV Parking Permit so you can avoid any potential tickets...
Friday, April 20:
Time |
Event/Activity |
Location |
10:00 AM |
— WillyCon Art Show Begins (Open to the public!} |
Game Room |
12:00 PM |
— WillyCon Registration Desk Opens |
Atrium |
1:00 PM |
— Movie: TBA
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Cottonwood |
3:00 PM |
—TBA
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Cottonwood |
4:00 PM |
— Vender's Room (Set Up/Open) |
Meadowlark |
5:00 PM |
— Supper - Cafeteria open 5:00 - 6:30 PM - Pay at the door: $7 |
Cafeteria |
7:00 PM |
— Opening Ceremonies: TBA
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Ley Theater |
| 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! With luck, eat some pizza... live music provided by DTF! |
Con-Suite Lower Level |
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DTF! (Damn That's Fun!) is a local band who plays Pop Punk/ Punk Rock genres. Members of DTF! are: Jake Meyer, J.T Lewis, Josh Javorsky, Chad Welchart, and Jared Garthoff. Find D.T.F! on facebook... |
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— Live TLB podcast A panel where we will be doing a live recording of the TLB podcast (www.tlbpodcast.com). |
Cottonwood | |
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— Gaming begins... |
Lower Level |
9:00 PM |
— D&D Gaming for First Timers |
Tutor Room |
— "Assassin: Quest for the Elder Wand" Rules Meeting Anyone wishing to participate in "Assassin: Quest for the Elder Wand" will have to come to this rules meeting. Here we will discus mechanics such as kills, scoring, and other special rules. This meeting is mandatory for anyone who wishes to participate in the game. ~Kai Friis-Hansen |
Goldenrod | |
| 10:00 PM | — Techno Dance! Loud music, a dark room, and maybe some glow sticks... what more can you ask for? |
Frey SE |
— TBA
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Upper deck area of Lower Level |
Saturday, April 21:
Time |
Event/Activity |
Location |
7:30 AM |
— Continental Breakfast (Free-Will Donations accepted...) |
Hospitality Area |
8:00 AM |
— Registration Desk Opens |
Atrium |
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— Gaming continues... |
Lower Level |
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— Art Show opens |
Game Room |
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— Venders' Room Opens |
Meadowlark |
9:00 AM |
— The Life of a Science Fiction Author Want to be a writer? Join our GoH during this session to learn what it is like, and what it takes, to be a successful writer of mysteries with SF or fantasy elements... ~ Lee Killough |
Frey NW |
— The Mythology of Dragons Some one, will say something, about the Mythology of dragons... |
Frey SE | |
10:00 AM |
— The creative mind of Patrick Kennedy Come learn about the origins of our excellent Artist GoH and the path he took to get to this point in his life. Pat will talk about his art and show some step-by-step processes on the creation of some of his work. ~ Patrick Kennedy |
Frey SE |
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— Klingon Language 101 There is no longer any excuse to get tongue-tied at your next Klingon mixer... join John and Sharonin this panel to learn some basic Klingon language! ~ John Shoberg & Sharon Boren |
Cottonwood |
— "Oh whoa it's Magic!" .Love Magic the Gathering and want to play against others? Never played, but want to learn? Any and all levels of players are welcome to come and play at this panel. ~ Ashley and Jeni |
Frey NE | |
11:00 AM |
— Author GoH reading and book signing Our GoH will read from selected works and autograph any of her books that you have brought with you - the bookstore and/or dealers room will have copies of her work for purchase ~ Lee Killough |
WSC Bookstore |
— Time Council (Dr.Who) Five Lords of Time talk of the famous Doctor and his adventures through time and space.
~Jesse Mariona , Joshua J. Schmidt , James Plank , Chris Garder , Kai Weixelman |
Frey NW | |
12:00 PM |
— Brunch - Cafeteria open 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Pay at the door: $6.45 |
Cafeteria |
— Magic: The Gathering (Extended Casual) Tournament Tournament will run from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Rules will follow the extended deck construction format. Hosted by Alexander Hamilton and the WSC Sci Fi Club. Prizes awarded based on availability... |
Lower Level |
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| 12:30 | — The Joust for Wayne. (Game of Thrones LCG) The Banners have been called in the small town of Wayne. From Great Lord to the smallest Hedge Knights have come to break their lances upon one another but in the end only one will be crowned the Knight of Wayne and it royal protector. (This will be a small tournament and will welcome new players for we shall also have a small table area where you can learn to play the card game.) ~ Jesse Mariona and Matt Ley. |
Lower Level |
1:00 PM |
— The End of SGU... what the HELL were they thinking!?" A discussion/mourning of the end of SGU and all that entails... ~ Dane Jessen and Michael Hirschman |
Frey SW |
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— Writing Cross-Genre Novels Cross-genre novels are becoming more common. Join these authors to learn more about it... ~ Lee Killough and (TBA) |
Frey NE |
— Opal's Guide to Boffers Opal will demonstrate the making of a basic boffer and answer any of the questions about boffers or LARPing that she can. After the demonstration, there will be time for a small foam battle! ~Opal Parkison |
Goldenrod | |
2:00 PM |
— Trek 101 Boldly go where no (wo)man has gone before - this panel is an excellent guide to the grandeur that is Star Trek ~ John Shoberg & Sharon Boren |
Frey NW |
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— Making a board game map Dane will explain how he made his (awesome!) Axis and Allies game board and how to adapt it to other games, or making your own. ~Dane Jessen |
Frey SW |
— Capture the Wizard (1.5 hour Game) Calling all wizards! Your help is needed to capture Albus Dumbledore and Lord Voldemort. It is time for you to chose your side... are you a Death Eater or a member of the Order of the Phoenix? It's up to you to decide. Join us at 2 o'clock Saturday in front of the Library for a wonderful game of Capture the Wizard, or as muggles know it, Capture the Flag. Whose side will triumph and whose will fall? Its up to you! |
Library Commons | |
— Supernatural (2-hour Panel) Two hours might seem daunting, but not for hard core fans. If you have what it takes to sit through an elaborate examination of the Supernatural world, the characters, the creators, the lore, then you’re a hardcore Supernatural fan. We’ll be discussing the villains, the heroes, the monsters, and we have an extra special treat afterwards, a Supernatural Hunt! At 4:00 after the panel you can compete on one of four teams, find clues and complete challenges with teammates. Do you have what it takes to be a hardcore Supernatural Fan? ~ Carlie Redding |
Cottonwood | |
3:00 PM |
— War of Westeros (Game of Thrones) |
Frey NE |
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— Lolita Social Enjoy some sweet treats and punch while learning about this |
Goldenrod |
— Patrick's Talent in Action Join our Artist Goh and watch him finish creating a unique piece of art onsite...the finished product will be sold for charity at the auction. |
Frey SW | |
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— World of Darkness (2 hour panel) Monsters are Real... ~Thomas Rhodes |
Frey SE |
4:00 PM |
— Fandom: Localized Fandom Activities Join others to learn what activities are offered for Fandom in the area. Constellation, Osfest, R2-Central, Imperial 80th, Anime NebrasKon, etc. - anyone involved with fandom is invited to attend and share your events... |
Frey NW |
— Lord of the Rings: Trading Card Game This presentation will introduce the Lord Of The Rings Trading Card Game to new players. It will also serve as a reintroduction to those who may have played the game in the past. Concepts covered in this seminar will include basic game mechanics as well as deck construction. Those attending should have a basic knowledge of the game by the end of the presentation. ~ Mark and Kai Friis-Hansen |
Cottonwood |
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— The Avatars Discussion on both the nickelodeon Avatar series and their connections to one another. Main focus on Legend of Korra and the new bending styles and characters featured in it. Reveals on upcoming characters, voice actors and behind pro bending... ~ Carlie Redding |
Frey NE | |
5:00 PM |
— Supper - Cafeteria open 5:30 - 7:00 PM - Pay at the door: $7.15 |
Cafeteria |
6:30 PM |
— Art Auction - John Shoberg, Auctioneer (gaming suspended) |
Lower Level |
8:00 PM |
— Masquerade Show - Judges: Patrick Kennedy, Fran McGarry, Dane & Christy Jessen, and Lee Killough |
Lower Level |
9:30 PM |
— Real-Life Pokemon Battle! (Two-hour Program) 2 teams of 2 vs each other, each person taking turns being the trainer and the pokemon. It involves only the original 151 Pokemon (which is of course the best series). No physical contact with the other trainer and their Pokemon, participants will be using larping spell packets (a small piece of cloth with bird seeds in the middle) for their attacks. ~Bryce Andersen |
Frey NW |
— Advanced D&D Join Scott Abraham for a D&D adventure designed for more experienced players... |
Tutor Room |
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| 10:00 PM | — Techno Dance - Part Deux! |
Frey SE |
Sunday, April 22:
Time |
Event/Activity |
Location |
7:30 AM |
— Continental Breakfast (Free-Will Donations accepted...) |
Con-Suite |
8:00 AM |
— TBA |
Lower Level |
9:00 AM |
— Writers' Workshop: World-Bulding World-building is one of Lee's favorite parts of writing. Come share her experience and learn tips/tricks to enhance your own writing,,, ~Lee Killough |
Cottonwood |
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— Raising a Sci Fi Kid... Come get some good laughs about raising a sci fi kid. Topics will range from genre shows and music, to clothing. ~Dane & Christy Jessen |
Frey SW |
— Artists' Workshop Patrick Kennedy will be offering a workshop with a yet-to-be-etermined focus. Sketching a landscape, or painting foregrounds or backgrounds, etc. - more info later... |
Cottonwood | |
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— Art Show Opens - Don't forget to pick up your art! |
Game Room |
10:00 AM |
— Fuego: Dresden Files Welcome to all fans or anyone interested in the dresdenverse. Overview, review of important aspects of the books, recurring themes and discussion. I will also be giving away information on new projects Jim Butcher is working on and solid facts on the upcoming book. ~Carlie Redding |
Frey NE |
12:00 PM |
— Brunch - Cafeteria open 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Pay at the door: $6.45 |
Cafeteria |
1:00 PM |
— Writing Sci Fi and Fantasy in College Basic information about getting started writing sci-fi and fantasy, including techniques, methods for breaking writer's block, inspiration, resources, etc. ~Kelly Weber, Carlie Redding |
Frey NW |
2:00 PM |
— TBA
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Cottonwood |
3:30 PM |
— Planetarium Show: "TBA"
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Planetarium |
4:00 PM |
— End-Of-The-Con Gathering (AKA "Dead Dog Party") |
Hospitality Area |
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