Friday 12 October, 2018

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

9:00 AM

Registration

14 hours 45 minutes, 9:00 AM - 11:45 PM

Gateway Center - Rotunda

Admin

10:00 AM

Gaming

14 hours, 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison A & B

Feature

Hospitality

16 hours 30 minutes, 10:00 AM - 2:30 AM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Clinton A & B & Madison D

Feature

11:00 AM

Art Show

13 hours, 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Gateway Center - Ballroom B

Feature

12:00 PM

Gaming

12 hours, 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Gateway Center - Ballroom B & Salon 3

Feature

1:00 PM

Are Masquerade Judges Fair?

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

Bruce Mai (Moderator)

Nora Mai, St Louis Costumers Guild (Participant)

Pierre Pettinger Jr (Participant)

Sandy Pettinger (Participant)

Karen Heim (Participant)

A roundtable discussion on masquerade judging; how it is perceived, is it fair, what factors in for judges.

Finding the Right Writing Communities

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Brad Cook, author (Moderator)

Jennifer Stolzer (Participant)

Missouri and Illinois are great places to live if you're a writer. An alphabet soup of organizations is here to help you realize your dreams of becoming a published author - MWG, SLWG, SLPA, SCBWI, MoRWA, MWA, and SinC. Find out which writing communities are right for you at this panel discussion.

2:00 PM

Building a Costume : From Concept to Execution

1 hour, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

Jan DiMasi, self employed (Moderator)

Ariana Bauer, Cosplay Sewing School (Participant)

Les Roth (Participant)

Edward Wilson, whisperstudio - broken toys (Participant)

Learn how an idea is developed, and the creative process of finding what is needed for construction of the final costume.

To Read or Not to Read

1 hour, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Rachel Neumeier (Moderator)

Lettie Prell (Participant)

Mr Mark Tiedemann (Participant)

David Benem (Participant)

David VonAllmen (Participant)

Writers have a love of literature. How do you enjoy another author's work without letting it influence you too much?

3:00 PM

Lyric Writing Workshop

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Mississippian

Panel

Rand Bellavia (Moderator)

Rand Bellavia - 1/2 of Ookla the Mok and the master of clever lyrics - is here to help you write yours. Learn more about writing and giving your songs more flair.

What is The Adventure Zone and Why Is It Great?

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

Meaghan Harmon (Moderator)

The Adventure Zone is a table top storytelling podcast run by Griffin McElroy that's changed the lives of many. Here we will give a brief introduction to the different story arcs, and then discuss reasons why the show is as amazing as it is.

Cardboard Minecraft Armor (Children's)

50 minutes, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

Do you like MineCraft? Do you think you can craft that diamond armor in real life? Come make and show off your best armor or even make yourself into a Creeper. (No real diamonds, just cardboard and your skills!)

The Evolution of the Doctor (Old Series vs. New Series)

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Cindy A. Matthews (Moderator)

Mr. Adrian Matthews (Participant)

Kathryn Sullivan (Participant)

How do the Doctors of the original series compare to those of the modern series? Which ones were our favorites? Join us and add to the discussion!

Your Fannish Identity

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Panel

Ms. Margene Bahm, ConQuesT 50 (Moderator)

The Tom Meserole (Participant)

Les Haven (Participant)

Jim Murray (Participant)

Have you felt out of place, but felt you belonged once you found fandom? In a world where fandom is more accepted, does this still matter? Is it something you present in your daily life or is it a personal and private outlet?

You Can't Wear That Today: The Changing Dynamics of the Costuming / Cosplay Community

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

Bruce Mai (Moderator)

Nora Mai, St Louis Costumers Guild (Participant)

Join us for a PowerPoint presentation and discussion on current societal issues as reflected in the costuming & cosplay communities.

Fueling Motivation in an Industry Thriving on Rejection

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Mr. Brian Katcher, Harper Collins Publishing (Moderator)

MS Donna J. W. Munro (Participant)

Jack Snyder (Participant)

Thomas Carpenter K. (Participant)

Mr Michales Joy (Participant)

You're going to get rejected. A lot. Learn what you can do to cope and still keep your head up, and from throwing your computer into the trashcan.

4:00 PM

Hucksters Room

4 hours, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gateway Center - Center Hall A

Feature

Black Panther: Making History

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Mr Paul Hahn, Washington University Libraries (Moderator)

Van Allen Plexico (Participant)

Donald Price (Participant)

Discuss the cultural phenomenon and what it means for audiences and filmmakers.

Live Action Duck Hunt (Children's)

50 minutes, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

Are you an expert marksman? Come show off your skills with a nerf gun and try and shoot as many ducks as you can. Be careful though, our dog will judge your shots.

Science Fiction and the Death of Video Stores

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Jim Yelton, Geek Universe with Jim Yelton/Midnight Entertainment (Moderator)

Jack Snyder (Participant)

Tom Stockman, We Are Movie Geeks.com (Participant)

Kathleen Collins (Participant)

Has the demise of the video store hurt the discovery of old films by new viewers? Will streaming services take up this mantle?

What Does Fandom Mean to You?

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Panel

Jim Murray (Moderator)

Susan Baugh (Participant)

Rhiannon Gonzalez (Participant)

Keith Stokes, Midamerican Fan Photo Archive Mightymac.org Kansastravel.org keith-stokes.pixels.com (Participant)

Mr Michales Joy (Participant)

Is it just a hobby? A family? A safe place to be yourself? Or is it ultimately something to be avoided?

Pattern Hacking for Cosplay / Costuming for Women

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

Ariana Bauer, Cosplay Sewing School (Moderator)

Why is it you can never find just the right pattern for your cosplay or costume? Learn how to use commercial sewing patterns and hack them to get the pattern you need for your cosplay. Learn about some basic drafting techniques, changing seamlines, mixing different patterns, and more.

Self-Publishing 101

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Edward Stasheff II, Pickman's Press (Moderator)

Joey Froehlich (Participant)

Henry Melton, Wire Rim Books (Participant)

Marella Sands, Webster University (Participant)

Thomas Carpenter K. (Participant)

Come learn the basics of self-publishing from those who've been through it and survived.

Paying Your Bills With Exposure

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gateway Center - Cahokian

Panel

Anna Mulch, Fort Kickass (Participant)

Mrs. Jan Gephardt Sherrell, Weird Sisters Publishing LLC (Moderator)

Sherri Dean, n/a (Participant)

Ms Allison Stein, na (Participant)

Everyone knows you can't pay for groceries or gas with exposure - but why do so many people think it's acceptable to ask artists to work for free? What's the best way to respond to such requests?

The Purge: Reducing Your Library

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - St. Clair A & B

Panel

Lettie Prell (Moderator)

The Tom Meserole (Participant)

Les Roth (Participant)

Ms Judi Cook, None (Participant)

Most of us are not only readers, but also collectors - but when is it too much? Come discuss the reasons to reduce your library, the best ways to approach it, and what to do with those books.

The Annual Mad Scientists' Tea Party

2 hours, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison C & D

Event

Archon creeps closer to Halloween, and the Mad Scientists are going back to basics. Come and have tea and nibbles in the Spooky Mansion! Steampunks, fear not; you should feel right at home. After all, we have a laboratory in the attic. And in the basement. Just mind the ghosts and watch out for runaway lab experiments...

5:00 PM

Animation 102

1 hour, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

Neko Pilarcik-Tellez, St. Louis Community College (Moderator)

Ever wanted to make your own anime or cartoon but not sure where to start? Expanding upon last year's Animation 101 panel, this panel will include an overview animation tools and technology PLUS a demonstation of animation techniques. So whether you were at the panel last year or this is your first time, there'll be something for everybody!

Halloween: The History Behind the Holiday

1 hour, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Marguerite Reed (Moderator)

Sherri Dean, n/a (Participant)

Ms. Margene Bahm, ConQuesT 50 (Participant)

Rhiannon Gonzalez (Participant)

Ethan Nahté, LIVE 'N' LOUD (Participant)

It's not just about kids and candy! Learn how the holiday came about and how it's changed throughout the years!

Pottery (Children's)

50 minutes, 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

Come make a masterpiece with Kim Fritts. Pieces will be fired and ready for pickup on Sunday.

The Worst Superhero Movies

1 hour, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Jim Yelton, Geek Universe with Jim Yelton/Midnight Entertainment (Moderator)

Les Haven (Participant)

Mr Paul Hahn, Washington University Libraries (Participant)

Matthew Edward Munro Wagenblast (Participant)

The Punisher from the '80s. Catwoman. Nick Fury. What are the worst superhero movies to come from DC or Marvel properties? (Difficulty: Not Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice!)

Author Reading with Marella Sands, Christine Nobbe, and Donna J.W. Munro

1 hour, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Marella Sands, Webster University (Participant)

MS Donna J. W. Munro (Participant)

Ms Christine Nobbe (Participant)

What is Alternate History?

1 hour, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

Mr. Adrian Matthews (Participant)

Michael Benjamin D, Hazelwood High School Robohawks (Participant)

Mr Ryan Dalton (Participant)

Science Fiction can also look to the past, instead of the future. Come discuss what if, and why we choose to change the past.

Science and Fantasy: Where the Magic Lies

1 hour, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Joey Froehlich (Moderator)

Christine Amsden (Participant)

Mx. Setsu Uzume, PodCastle (Participant)

Kasey Mackenzie (Participant)

Charlie Jane Anders (Participant)

Why do science fiction and fantasy get so often placed in opposition? Are there fundamental differences between scientific and magical worldviews, in fiction and beyond? Or are these just different sources of wonder?

Artists Inspiring Artists

1 hour, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gateway Center - Cahokian

Panel

Edward Wilson, whisperstudio - broken toys (Moderator)

Rachael Mayo, n/a (Participant)

Rick Burchett, na (Participant)

Paul Daly (Participant)

William Hodgson, Freelance (Participant)

Who inspires the pro artists of Archon? Come find out.

6:00 PM

Opening Ceremonies

30 minutes, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Gateway Center - Center Hall B

Event

Charlie Jane Anders (Participant)

Rand Bellavia (Participant)

Rick Burchett, na (Participant)

Adam English, Ookla the Mok/Nerd Circus (Participant)

Jim Murray (Participant)

Live Action Angry Birds (Children's)

50 minutes, 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

Come help vanquish the pigs and get the birds’ eggs back.

SLUGs LARP Pre-Game Meeting

50 minutes, 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison A & B

Game

All the nations of Hyboria have turned a worried eye to Aquilonia, fearful that the tragedies that befell that kingdom could soon be visited upon their own lands. The long, stable line of monarchs ended when King Numedides was usurped by demi-god Xotil who was given flesh in the body of Bagoas the Eunuch. Prosperity and order were replaced overnight with poverty and lawlessness when the Demon Lord shrouded his lands in an eternal twilight. This darkness served as a beacon to all that was evil and corrupt in the world, summoning them to what many now call the Forbidden Lands. Few ever escape from its boundaries, but the ones that do tell horrific tales of murder, mayhem and maliciousness. For now it seems that Xotil is content with his conquest, but that will not hold forever. Unless his reign is put to an end, an army of darkness will spill upon the other nations of Hyboria which will spell great cataclysm that will bring an end to the Third Age of Man.

Come join SLUGS for another jaunt into the world of Conan, and explore a story that is one part high fantasy and another Lovecraftian horror. Pre Meeting at 6:00pm on Friday Night, Game Starts and 8:00pm and runs till late at the Doubletree Hotel. Wrap up at 5:00pm on Saturday.

6:30 PM

Vic Milán Memorial

30 minutes, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Gateway Center - Center Hall B

Event

Join us as we celebrate Vic, Archon's dearly loved Masquerade Emcee for Life.

7:00 PM

Autograph Session with Media Guest of Honor Phil LaMarr (Session 1)

1 hour, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gateway Center - Media Guest's Table

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Phil LaMarr (Participant)

Photo with Mr. LaMarr - $20

Autograph - $30

Video / Phone Call / Voice Recording - $50

42 Discoveries in Space Science Since Archon 41

1 hour, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

Ms Christine Nobbe (Moderator)

Dr. Jack Glassman Ph.D., SIUE Department of Physics (Participant)

Mr. Bob Perry, St. Louis Space Frontier (a chapter of the National Space Society) (Participant)

Nicholas Kirschman, webster groves school district (Participant)

What new discoveries have been made in space science since October 2017? Which ones will make the greatest impact as we explore and settle the Universe? Join us for this exciting session, in its third year at Archon! (Those of you who were at Archon 40 and 41 - at the end of this session you will have made 123 discoveries!)

Models & Miniatures Contest Entry Check In

5 hours, 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Gateway Center - Ballroom B

Feature

In conjunction with the Midwest Society of Sci-Fi and Space Modelers.

Celebrating Androids in Fiction

1 hour, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Bob J Koester, Dueling Genre Productions (Participant)

Marella Sands, Webster University (Moderator)

Anna Mulch, Fort Kickass (Participant)

Kasey Mackenzie (Participant)

Data, Dark Matter's Android, Replicants. Why do they make such interesting characters, and who are your favorites?

Trivia Thunderdome: Celebrity Edition

2 hours, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gateway Center - Lasalle

Game

Jim Yelton, Geek Universe with Jim Yelton/Midnight Entertainment (Moderator)

Wyatt Weed, Pirate Pictures (Participant)

Van Allen Plexico (Participant)

Rich Horton, 1959 (Participant)

Come see your favorite Archon panelists and guests compete for trivia supremacy in the Geek Universe All-Star Trivia Thunderdome! Host Jim Yelton has 5 rounds of questions covering genre TV, movies, books, games, comics, and more. Categories include “Before Superheroes were Awesome,” “Trump or Ferengi,” and an entire round of ‘80’s Themed questions. 4 players enter...only one will survive!

Family: Embracing Groups on the Edges of Sci Fi Fandom

1 hour, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Panel

Mr. Vito Pandolfo, LLC (Moderator)

Meg Elison, Red (Participant)

Joey Froehlich (Participant)

Tom Seymour, Criminal Minds (Participant)

How can those of us who are mainstream fannish make those who are on the fringe and in smaller societal subgroups feel welcome?

Using Mythology In Your Fiction

1 hour, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Sela Carsen (Moderator)

Where fairy tales happen in a magical alternate world, myths are tales of the world we exist in now. They tell us where we came from, why we are like we are, how things came to be, and how they will end. Mythical heroes were not born from imagination but from the struggles of reality. Or at least they were a version of reality that helped to explain our lives, and taught us to reach for the stars to find our place with the gods.

So when we add mythology to fiction, don’t think of these gods and heroes as existing on some imaginary plane, but in the passion and madness of the worlds we build - past, present, or future, real or fantastic.

We’ll cover some broad strokes of different mythologies from all over the world, as well as discuss some of the common threads of global stories. We’ll even touch on how to develop your own mythology for world building.

Don't MYTH out on this workshop!

7:30 PM

This is Filk

30 minutes, 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Gateway Center - Mississippian

Panel

Here’s a chance to get an introduction to and a few views on just what it is Filk is all about. You may acquire a new Con interest! (Or at least some idea of who these people are).

With MoFilker, Ookla the Mok, and Random Fractions

Artist Reception

2 hours, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom B

Event

Join our Artist Guest of Honor, Rick Burchett, and fellow professional artists for one of the highlights of the weekend. (2 hours)

8:00 PM

MoFilker Concert

1 hour, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gateway Center - Mississippian

Filk Concert

Set to fill the gap between the This is Filk discussion and the Ookla the Mok concert, the MoFilker concert will start at approximately 8:00pm, or whenever the prior discussion ends.

Special Presentation: Companions

2 hours, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

Bob J Koester, Dueling Genre Productions (Moderator)

Join us for a special viewing of Bob Koester's audiovisual science fiction drama, Companions.

In a future where solitary commanders run far-flung space stations, two of them use technology to combat loneliness, and find themselves confronting a threat to humanity's survival.

Will be followed by a Q&A session immediately following.

(2 hours)

What are Tabletop Role-Playing Games and Where Do I Start?

1 hour, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Matt Davids (Moderator)

An introduction to what tabletop role-playing games are and how they are played. Ideas and suggestions on how to get started in the hobby.

Archon's Got Talent (Children's)

1 hour 50 minutes, 8:00 PM - 9:50 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

So you think you can sing? Come join us for a fun time and your favorite songs. There will be no judges, just come enjoy yourself and pick out your favorite song to sing the night away with!

Worlds of DC: Can it be Successful?

1 hour, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Mr Paul Hahn, Washington University Libraries (Moderator)

Tom Seymour, Criminal Minds (Participant)

Jimmy D. Gillentine (Participant)

Matthew Edward Munro Wagenblast (Participant)

With Justice League a box office disappointment, can they still make this series a success with Aquaman, Shazam!, and Wonder Woman '84?

Help! My House is Haunted!!! Now What?

1 hour, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

LIMBO Paranormal (Moderator)

LIMBO Paranormal guides you through what actions you should and shouldn't take when dealing with ghostly phenomena in your home.

Diversity in Speculative Fiction

1 hour, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Camille Faye (Participant)

Debbie Manber Kupfer, Paws 4 Puzzles (Moderator)

Jennifer Stolzer (Participant)

Jamie Krakover (Participant)

Kathleen Kayembe (Participant)

The world is full of unique and colorful people from all different races, creeds, and orientations. The worlds in our stories should be so as well. Join this diverse group of women as they describe their experience writing from their unique and powerful perspectives - from queer inclusion to racial diversity to multireligious representations - and how publishing has adapted to the modern age of speculative and contemporary literature.

Hallway Costume Contest

2 hours 30 minutes, 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Lobby Foyer

Event

If you would like to enter the contest, come in costume to our photo area in the foyer of the DoubleTree on Friday night between 8:00pm and 10:30pm to have your entry photo taken.

The winning costume will receive a free membership to Archon 43.

From the Silver Screen: Movie Adaptations

1 hour, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - St. Clair A & B

Panel

Rhiannon Gonzalez (Moderator)

Michael Benjamin D, Hazelwood High School Robohawks (Participant)

Mr. Vito Pandolfo, LLC (Participant)

What are some of your favorite movie-to-book adaptations?

9:00 PM

Ookla the Mok Concert

1 hour, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Gateway Center - Mississippian

Filk Concert

Flash-Bang Forever! Magic in RPGs

1 hour, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Hex Games Staff (Moderator)

In most games, magic-using characters wander around hurling fireballs and teleporting across the globe, and that is AWESOME. Magic should be flashy! Magic should be about more than math and bookkeeping. Come to this panel to learn more about how to keep magic in your games from getting boring, and put the BANG! back in flash-bang magic!

Game of Thrones: The Last Moves to Make

1 hour, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Van Allen Plexico (Moderator)

Mr Paul Hahn, Washington University Libraries (Participant)

David VonAllmen (Participant)

Edward Stasheff II, Pickman's Press (Participant)

One season left and anything can happen. How's it all going to end? Why does this show still grab our attention?

The Annual Mad Poet Reading

1 hour, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Joey Froehlich (Moderator)

Listen to Joey Froehlich, The Mad Poet, read selections of his mad poetry. Highly recommended and highly unique!

After Dark: Writing Sex Scenes (21+)

1 hour, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Christine Amsden (Moderator)

Meg Elison, Red (Participant)

Mr. Adrian Matthews (Participant)

Marguerite Reed (Participant)

Learn when to use sex scenes and how to make them enhance your story, not drag it down with awkwardness. Those with minor badges will not be allowed to attend this panel.

Michael McFadden Memorial Panel

1 hour, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Gateway Center - Cahokian

Panel

Patricia McFadden, Archon (Moderator)

Erin McFadden, Archon (Moderator)

On February 10th, 2018, the St. Louis Fannish and Comic Book Communities unexpectedly lost a lifetime member, Michael McFadden.

Michael's first convention experience was in 1967 at the St. Louis World Con, when he was just 14. A phenomenal artist, a comic book grader at CGC, and a true fan and friend, the hole Michael's departure has created is keenly felt by many - especially his two daughters, whom he raised in fandom and who now have places on the Archon Committee. In 41 years, Michael never missed an Archon.

Bring your stories and join Erin and Patricia as they remember their father at their first Archon without him.

K. Michael McFadden (5/28/1953 - 2/10/2018)

Dance

6 hours, 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison C & D

Event

10:00 PM

Zombie Squad Presents Bugging In On a Budget

1 hour, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

Zombie Squad (Moderator)

Worried about the end of the world, hurricanes, or just a simple power outage? Zombie Squad understands. Come learn how to prepare your home on a budget for flu pandemics, radioactive fallout, and frenzied mobs plus everything in between. A funny and informative talk from everyone's favorite band of disaster preparedness enthusiasts.

How to Run a One-Shot Game

1 hour, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Hex Games Staff (Moderator)

So you want to run a game at a convention, or at your local game store, but you’re not sure what to expect, or how to prepare for a game with a group of random strangers. Don’t worry! The Hex Games staff has run hundreds of one-shot games over the years, and we are here to answer your questions and offer helpful tips and suggestions. Learn how to run a con game they’ll remember!

Open Filk

7 hours, 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - St. Clair A & B

Event

Saturday 13 October, 2018

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

12:00 AM

Gaming

1 day, Sat 13, 12:00 AM - Sun 14, 12:00 AM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison A & B

Feature

9:00 AM

Registration

14 hours 45 minutes, 9:00 AM - 11:45 PM

Gateway Center - Rotunda

Admin

Gaming

15 hours, 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Gateway Center - Ballroom B & Salon 3

Feature

10:00 AM

Hucksters Room

8 hours, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Gateway Center - Center Hall A

Feature

Westworld: Confusion as Entertainment

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

Marella Sands, Webster University (Moderator)

Bob J Koester, Dueling Genre Productions (Participant)

Linda Wyatt, MillenniCon (Participant)

Does anyone know what's going on? Is the show too confusing or just confusing enough?

Tabletop Role-Playing Game Self-Publishing 101

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Matt Davids (Moderator)

Have you ever wanted to publish your own tabletop role-playing game? This seminar will teach you the basics of self-publishing your own RPG. Topics will include software recommendations and helpful tips on keeping costs low.

Boffer Sword Fighting (Children's)

50 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

Come make a foam sword and learn some basic sword fighting skills! (15 and under – parents are welcome to help)

Star Trek and Today's Audiences

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Mr Paul Hahn, Washington University Libraries (Moderator)

Jim Yelton, Geek Universe with Jim Yelton/Midnight Entertainment (Participant)

Matthew Edward Munro Wagenblast (Participant)

Wyatt Weed, Pirate Pictures (Participant)

Meg Elison, Red (Participant)

Is this franchise in danger? Have viewers today moved beyond the hope of Star Trek?

Robotics Team Challenge

2 hours, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Lasalle

Event

(2 hours)

Author Reading with Benjamin C. Kinney, Van Plexico, and Daniel Yezbik

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Benjamin C. Kinney (Participant)

Van Allen Plexico (Participant)

Prof Daniel Yezbick, St Louis Community College at Wildwood (Participant)

Resources For Costumers

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

Ariana Bauer, Cosplay Sewing School (Moderator)

Ms. Margene Bahm, ConQuesT 50 (Participant)

JD Streett, Acme Cinema Effects Inc. (Participant)

Pierre Pettinger Jr (Participant)

Sandy Pettinger (Participant)

What are some of your favorite suggestions for stores, websites, and groups that costumers can benefit from?

Turning Pro: Stories and Advice for Writers

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Deborah Millitello, SFWA (Participant)

David Benem (Participant)

Thomas Carpenter K. (Participant)

Elizabeth Donald, The Literary Underworld (Participant)

Ethan Nahté, LIVE 'N' LOUD (Moderator)

The path to becoming a pro writer is as individual as the writers themselves. Come hear their stories and maybe we'll uncover some commonalities. We'll also discuss writing organizations and resources, and answer all your burning questions.

Art Demo with Rachael Mayo

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gateway Center - Cahokian

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Rachael Mayo, n/a (Participant)

What is Your Process?

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - St. Clair A & B

Panel

MS Donna J. W. Munro (Moderator)

Edward Wilson, whisperstudio - broken toys (Participant)

Mx. Setsu Uzume, PodCastle (Participant)

Kathleen Collins (Participant)

Dr. Mike Phoenix, St. Louis Public Schools (Participant)

Pen and paper, room completely silent, 20 year old notes? What is the best way for you to create your stories? Do you ever change it up?

The Modern Prometheus

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison C & D

Panel

Joey Froehlich (Moderator)

Jimmy D. Gillentine (Participant)

Tom Stockman, We Are Movie Geeks.com (Participant)

Mr Michales Joy (Participant)

How would have Mary Shelley created her Frankenstein monster in today's world? Would it have had the same impact if it were published today?

Hospitality

16 hours 30 minutes, 10:00 AM - 2:30 AM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Clinton A & B & Madison D

Feature

10:30 AM

Art Show

4 hours 30 minutes, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom B

Feature

Models & Miniatures Contest Entry Check In

1 hour 30 minutes, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom B

Feature

In conjunction with the Midwest Society of Sci-Fi and Space Modelers.

11:00 AM

Autograph Session with Guest of Honor Charlie Jane Anders (Session 1)

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Signing Table

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Charlie Jane Anders (Participant)

An Update on Commercial Space

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

George Thomas, MARSfarm (Moderator)

Nicholas Kirschman, webster groves school district (Participant)

Ms Christine Nobbe (Participant)

NewSpace is defined as people, businesses, and organizations working to open the space frontier to human settlement through economic development. This panel will focus on some of the companies most likely to put YOU in space from SpaceX and Blue Origin to Stofiel Aerospace and Axiom Space.

Make Your Own Dice Bag: Beginning Sewing for Teens

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Ariana Bauer, Cosplay Sewing School (Moderator)

Have you ever wanted to learn to sew? Enjoy a simple hand sewing project by making your own dice bag or trinket bag. No experience is needed! Pick from fun fabrics and go home with a completed project.

Mask Making (Children's)

50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

Put on a face! Come make your own creative mask to use with your costume. Do you want to be a hero, a villain, a jester? Come make what you wish to be.

Looking at Black Mirror

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Anna Mulch, Fort Kickass (Moderator)

Jack Snyder (Participant)

Rich Horton, 1959 (Participant)

Matthew Edward Munro Wagenblast (Participant)

Lettie Prell (Participant)

Which episodes work best and what do they really say about us?

The Advent of the Comic Convention

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Panel

Susan Baugh (Moderator)

Prof Daniel Yezbick, St Louis Community College at Wildwood (Participant)

Jim Yelton, Geek Universe with Jim Yelton/Midnight Entertainment (Participant)

The Tom Meserole (Participant)

Dr. Mike Phoenix, St. Louis Public Schools (Participant)

Once the safe haven for comic nerds, which mundanes wouldn't dare step foot in. Now they are mainstream and even cool. Are comic cons the wave of the future for the traditional science fiction convention?

Brown Bag Frankenstein

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

Adam English, Ookla the Mok/Nerd Circus (Moderator)

Lyle McDougall (Participant)

We will demonstrate a Brown Bag build by creating the form for a mask right on the head of an audience member! Always looking to keep budgets low, Nerd Circus has adapted the technique to create the frameworks for dozens of masks, wigs, and headpieces. We will bring examples of different costume pieces made using the technique, including both recent work showing more refined finishing methods and early work showing more basic techniques.

The Business Side of Writing

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Kathryn Sullivan (Moderator)

Elizabeth Donald, The Literary Underworld (Participant)

Mr Mark Tiedemann (Participant)

Marella Sands, Webster University (Participant)

Thomas Carpenter K. (Participant)

Okay, so you've written your novel. Now what? Our pros guide you through what your next steps need to be, and what your options as a writer are.

Fantasy Illustration: Techniques and Tips

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Cahokian

Panel

Edward Wilson, whisperstudio - broken toys (Moderator)

Paul Daly (Participant)

Rachael Mayo, n/a (Participant)

John Kaufmann, User Address (Participant)

Mitch Foust, The Fantasy Art of Mitch Foust (Participant)

Come join our professionals as they discuss the best techniques of fantasy illustration.

Ghosts Vs. Demons: No, You Don't Have a Demon in Your House

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison C & D

Panel

LIMBO Paranormal (Moderator)

LIMBO Paranormal discusses the characteristics of demons and ghosts, and the differences between them.

12:00 PM

Magic Mark Concert

30 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Gateway Center - Mississippian

Filk Concert

Well travelled Filker and our local Filk expert.

The Art of Rick Burchett

1 hour, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

Rick Burchett, na (Moderator)

Join Archon 42's Artist Guest of Honor as he shares his artwork and the stories behind it.

Charity Auction

3 hours, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom B

Event

The Archon 42 Charity Auction benefits The Challenger Learning Center. The auction will be preceded by a short talk about their mission.

How to Run a Game Company

1 hour, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Hex Games Staff (Moderator)

Believe it or not, Hex Games has been in operation for twenty years, and in that time we have published over 50 products and run countless games. Now the staff members of Hex Games are ready to share their hard-won wisdom with you, from the many pitfalls they’ve stumbled into over the years, answering your questions about writing and publishing games.

Duct Tape Armor and Instant Costuming (Children's)

50 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

Come make your own armor or costume with supplies provided. You can be anything you wish to be here! Please stick around too for the next event!

Hitchcock's Horror

1 hour, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Joey Froehlich (Moderator)

Tom Stockman, We Are Movie Geeks.com (Participant)

Bob J Koester, Dueling Genre Productions (Participant)

Jack Snyder (Participant)

Discuss the director's cinematic masterpieces of horror that still resonate today.

Does Science Fiction Still Give Us Hope?

1 hour, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Lasalle

Panel

Cindy A. Matthews (Moderator)

Christine Amsden (Participant)

Charlie Jane Anders (Participant)

Mr Mark Tiedemann (Participant)

Benjamin C. Kinney (Participant)

Science Fiction has shown us the greatness we could strive for in the future. Is it still capable of that or are we too jaded?

Author Reading with Ryan Dalton and Sherri Dean

1 hour, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Mr Ryan Dalton (Participant)

Sherri Dean, n/a (Participant)

To Compete or Not Compete: When You're Just In It For Fun

1 hour, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

Pierre Pettinger Jr (Moderator)

Sandy Pettinger (Participant)

Les Roth (Participant)

Cindi Gille-Rowley (Participant)

How does costuming and cosplay change when you're not participating in a competition?

World-Building: The Devil is in the Details

1 hour, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Kasey Mackenzie (Moderator)

Lettie Prell (Participant)

Glen Cook, Bavarian Illuminati (Participant)

Deborah Millitello, SFWA (Participant)

Henry Melton, Wire Rim Books (Participant)

Stories can seem flat and unrealistic if there isn't sufficient detail of the world your characters are living in. Learn to balance too little vs. too much.

It Sucks!: How to Give Constructive and Kind Criticism

1 hour, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Cahokian

Panel

Mr Robert Kemp E, Devious Hearts (Moderator)

John Kaufmann, User Address (Participant)

Ms Allison Stein, na (Participant)

Mike Cole, Digital Originals (Participant)

Not everyone is as gifted as they want to be. Here's how to encourage and improve others in the face of less-than-stellar talent.

Flamingo Croquet with the Mad Hatter

2 hours, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Front Lawn

Event

Bruce Hinterleitner (Moderator)

Play a round of Flamingo Croquet with the Mad Hatter. Be prepared for rule changes and twists at the Hatter's whims. Suitable for all ages. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Role Playing Meets Real Life

1 hour, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison C & D

Panel

Mr. Vito Pandolfo, LLC (Moderator)

Brent Chumley, The Art of Brent Chumley (Participant)

Meg Elison, Red (Participant)

How the lessons we learn in tabletop role playing improve our life.

12:30 PM

Cat Greenberg Concert

30 minutes, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Mississippian

Filk Concert

Author, composer, performer.

Mandatory Masquerade Meeting

30 minutes, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Center Hall B

Admin

1:00 PM

Cathy McManamon Concert

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Mississippian

Filk Concert

Chicago musician and Pegasus nominee!

Autograph Session with Rich Horton and Brian Katcher

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Signing Table

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Rich Horton, 1959 (Participant)

Mr. Brian Katcher, Harper Collins Publishing (Participant)

Space Unites the World: Space Programs Around the World

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

Ms Christine Nobbe (Moderator)

Nicholas Kirschman, webster groves school district (Participant)

George Thomas, MARSfarm (Participant)

Judy Tippett (Participant)

Charity Tovrea (Participant)

Colleen Forrest (Participant)

Come and celebrate World Space Week with an overview of space programs around the globe including Romania, India, and United Arab Emirates. Since its United Nations declaration in 1999, World Space Week has grown into the largest public space event on Earth. More than 3,700 events in 80 countries celebrated the benefits of space and excitement about space exploration in 2017. World Space Week runs from October 4 to 10 so Archon will be at the tail end of the celebration. Come and make 2018 an even bigger year for WSW and find out who really might be the first country to land humans on Mars.

The International Costumers Guild Archives Roadshow / Vic Milán Memorial Video Second Showing

2 hours, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Bruce Mai (Moderator)

Nora Mai, St Louis Costumers Guild (Participant)

A selection of videos from the ICG Archives representing 40+ years of our history. (2 hours)

There will be a special second showing of Vic Mián's Memorial Video during the Archives Roadshow for those who missed it on Friday.

The Second Annual Greater Archon Children's Costume Extravaganza!!! (Children's)

50 minutes, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

Come Show off your costume and interact with other characters in this first ever extravaganza. There are no judges and there is no contest, but just a fun costume event for all who attend.

Art Demo with Artist Guest of Honor Rick Burchett

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Rick Burchett, na (Participant)

Q&A with Phil LaMarr

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Lasalle

Panel

Phil LaMarr (Participant)

Join us for a Q&A session with Archon 42's Media Guest of Honor, Phil LaMarr!

I Have a Great Idea!: How to Submit and Run a Panel at Archon

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Panel

Mx. Setsu Uzume, PodCastle (Moderator)

Mr. Vito Pandolfo, LLC (Participant)

Erin McFadden, Archon (Participant)

Donald Price (Participant)

Interested in running a panel, but unsure how to get started or what to do? Panel veterans to the rescue!

Masquerade Presentation Tips

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

JD Streett, Acme Cinema Effects Inc. (Moderator)

Sherri Dean, n/a (Participant)

Wyatt Weed, Pirate Pictures (Participant)

Linda Wyatt, MillenniCon (Participant)

Les Roth (Participant)

A discussion on how to make your Masquerade presentation the best it can be.

Editing: Behind the Scenes

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Elizabeth Donald, The Literary Underworld (Participant)

Cindy A. Matthews (Moderator)

Benjamin C. Kinney (Participant)

Prof Daniel Yezbick, St Louis Community College at Wildwood (Participant)

Edward Stasheff II, Pickman's Press (Participant)

A chance for new authors to understand what happens to stories after they're submitted.

Crayola is Fine, Right?: Art on a Budget

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Cahokian

Panel

Mrs. Jan Gephardt Sherrell, Weird Sisters Publishing LLC (Moderator)

Anna Mulch, Fort Kickass (Participant)

Rachael Mayo, n/a (Participant)

What are the best ways to create your art without breaking the bank? What's okay to skimp on and what should you pay premium for?

Sci Fi vs. Fantasy: How to Tell the Difference

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - St. Clair A & B

Panel

Rachel Neumeier (Moderator)

Michael Benjamin D, Hazelwood High School Robohawks (Participant)

Bob J Koester, Dueling Genre Productions (Participant)

Mr Michales Joy (Participant)

Which stories can be classified as fantasy and which as science fiction - and how can you tell?

2:00 PM

Filk Workshop with MoFilker : Playing What You Don’t Know

1 hour, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Mississippian

Panel

Playing what you don’t know. Accompany folks even when you don’t know the song. Techniques to help you determine song structure and add to the performance of your fellow musicians.

Autograph Session with Christine Nobbe and Jimmy D. Gillentine

1 hour, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Signing Table

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Ms Christine Nobbe (Participant)

Jimmy D. Gillentine (Participant)

Moon Village Enthusiast Christine Nobbe will read “The Singing Bell” written by Isaac Asimov. This story is from a series of detective short stories in which knowledge of the Moon helps solve the case. Come and see if you can solve the mystery.

Answering Fermi's Question - Great & Lessor Filters

1 hour, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

Mr. Bob Perry, St. Louis Space Frontier (a chapter of the National Space Society) (Moderator)

Dr. Jack Glassman Ph.D., SIUE Department of Physics (Participant)

Rachel Neumeier (Participant)

Fermi, on considering that we will probably be building starships in the near future, wondered if extraterrestrials have visited Earth. Since they apparently have not, "Where is Everybody?" What would keep ETs at home, keep them them from developing technology, or even keep them from developing in the first place?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Beyond Infinity War

1 hour, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Prof Daniel Yezbick, St Louis Community College at Wildwood (Moderator)

Mr Robert Kemp E, Devious Hearts (Participant)

Van Allen Plexico (Participant)

Kathleen Collins (Participant)

Everything is terrible and the universe is in disarray. What's going to happen next?

The History of the St. Louis Drive-In Movie Theaters

1 hour, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Lasalle

Panel

Tom Stockman, We Are Movie Geeks.com (Moderator)

Back in the heyday of drive-in movies - the 50's throughout the 70's - St. Louisans flocked to outdoor theaters such as the 66 Park-in, The Airway Twin, and The Holiday. They're all long gone now but take a nostalgic trip back in time when Tom Stockman, editor of the website We Are Movie Geeks, gives a 50-minute talk about some of the drive-ins that were in our area in those years.

Author Reading with Deborah Millitello, Marguerite Reed, and Brian Trent

1 hour, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Deborah Millitello, SFWA (Participant)

Mr Brian Trent (Participant)

Marguerite Reed (Participant)

Pattern Hacking and Fitting Tips for Plus Size Ladies

1 hour, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

Ariana Bauer, Cosplay Sewing School (Moderator)

Learn to how to make changes to patterns to better suit your body with tips, tricks, and pattern hacks so your cosplays fit you the way you were made. Stop worrying about your body fitting the pattern and make the pattern fit your body. Get fitting tips and techniques for fitting large busts, bigger hips, thighs, and arms.

Giving and Receiving Constructive Criticism in Writing

1 hour, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Elizabeth Donald, The Literary Underworld (Participant)

Christine Amsden (Moderator)

Grant Carrington (Participant)

Mr Michales Joy (Participant)

Ethan Nahté, LIVE 'N' LOUD (Participant)

Criticism isn't always bad! Pros share how to learn to accept constructive criticism, and how to properly give it to fellow writers.

Seen It All Before: Tired Topics

1 hour, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Cahokian

Panel

Edward Wilson, whisperstudio - broken toys (Moderator)

Mike Cole, Digital Originals (Participant)

John Kaufmann, User Address (Participant)

Brent Chumley, The Art of Brent Chumley (Participant)

What science fiction and fantasy subjects are you tired of seeing in artists' portfolios?

What To Do About H.P. Lovecraft?

1 hour, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - St. Clair A & B

Panel

Edward Stasheff II, Pickman's Press (Moderator)

Ms Judi Cook, None (Participant)

Mr. Brian Katcher, Harper Collins Publishing (Participant)

Mr Thomas Stratman, Self (Participant)

Brilliant writing vs. racist reputation - can it be reconciled? If so, how? If not, what do we do with Lovecraft and his work?

Culture and Society, Through Sci-Fi Glasses

1 hour, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison C & D

Panel

Kathryn Sullivan (Moderator)

Les Haven (Participant)

Brock J. Hanke, Self-employed (Participant)

Charlie Jane Anders (Participant)

Mr Ryan Dalton (Participant)

We do not live in the era when the Skylark series was written, nor in the Golden Age, the Cyberpunk Era, nor many others. As culture and social mores have changed, our ideas about what the future will look like also have changed. This panel will discuss how authors of different eras portrayed the future as they understood it and all the many ways that their visions seem quaint and funny now (for instance, smoking indoors or at work; reading paper newspapers on a space station; searching for a phone booth, and more).

3:00 PM

Magical Wanderings Concert

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Mississippian

Filk Concert

Mark Ewbank and Valerie Ritchie, together again!

Autograph Session with Media Guest of Honor Phil LaMarr (Session 2)

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Media Guest's Table

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Phil LaMarr (Participant)

Photo with Mr. LaMarr - $20

Autograph - $30

Video / Phone Call / Voice Recording - $50

Autograph Session with Brian Trent and Ryan Dalton

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Signing Table

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Mr Brian Trent (Participant)

Mr Ryan Dalton (Participant)

Economically Importing from Asteroids

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

Mr. Bob Perry, St. Louis Space Frontier (a chapter of the National Space Society) (Moderator)

George Thomas, MARSfarm (Participant)

Nicholas Kirschman, webster groves school district (Participant)

Humanity will become a space faring civilization but the first few steps of exploration have been very expensive. Colonizing the solar system will happen when people can do in situ resource utilization, when they can earn more than they spend, when they can live and work in space. What will the "stay-at-homes" buy from them?

The Best Laid Plans...: Tips & Tools for Planning Role Playing Game Campaigns

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Luke Smith, CopperHorde.com (Moderator)

Chris Sagovac, CopperHorde.com (Participant)

Larry Babb (Participant)

Steve Bruns (Participant)

Planning a campaign for a role playing game is a balancing act. As gamemaster, your job is to create a satisfying narrative for your players while also giving them room to discover and play out their characters’ own stories. Join our panel of gamemasters for insights on how to write compelling campaigns that maximize player choice, minimize railroading and encourage everyone at the table to collaborate on telling their party’s story.

Dr. Slime's Mad Laboratory (Children's)

50 minutes, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

Come meet the mad Dr. Slime as he presents his greatest creation and shows you how to make it.

I'm Still Crying: Avengers: Infinity War

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Van Allen Plexico (Moderator)

Rhiannon Gonzalez (Participant)

Matthew Edward Munro Wagenblast (Participant)

Mr Robert Kemp E, Devious Hearts (Participant)

Marella Sands, Webster University (Participant)

Grab the tissues, and let's discuss the movie.

Author Reading with Guest of Honor Charlie Jane Anders

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Lasalle

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Charlie Jane Anders (Participant)

Self-Driving Cars and Flying Taxis: Better Late Than Never

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Panel

Cindy A. Matthews (Moderator)

Jim Murray (Participant)

Donald Price (Participant)

Is the future finally here? Or is it still just a pipe dream?

Fabric Selection & Care for Costumers

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

Nora Mai, St Louis Costumers Guild (Moderator)

Bruce Mai (Participant)

Pierre Pettinger Jr (Participant)

Sandy Pettinger (Participant)

Karen Heim (Participant)

Join us to learn about how to choose the best fabric for your project and how to keep it looking amazing.

Writing and Illustrating Picture Books

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Jennifer Stolzer (Moderator)

Mr. Craig Skaggs (Participant)

Debbie Manber Kupfer, Paws 4 Puzzles (Participant)

Jessica Mathews (Participant)

Whenvever authors and illustrators come together, the result is greater than either separately. This is particularly true with picture books. Come learn how to get the best results from the author/illustrator partnership.

Sharpen Your Skills: Basic Drawing

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Cahokian

Panel

Mrs. Jan Gephardt Sherrell, Weird Sisters Publishing LLC (Moderator)

Ms Allison Stein, na (Participant)

Mike Cole, Digital Originals (Participant)

Sherri Dean, n/a (Participant)

A panel designed for new artists looking to improve their drawing skills.

Amtgard Demo

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Front Lawn

Event

You've seen the people who dress in medieval clothing and fight with foam swords - now's your chance to learn what it's all about and test out some of the equipment!

Game Mastering 101

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - St. Clair A & B

Panel

Scott Vigil (Moderator)

A high-level overview on how to get into running tabletop games. Areas of discussion to include different systems to run, the social contract that is present when running games, and the differences between running a home, store, or convention -style game.

Religion and its Place in Science Fiction and Fantasy

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison C & D

Panel

Mx. Setsu Uzume, PodCastle (Moderator)

David Benem (Participant)

Benjamin C. Kinney (Participant)

Ms Judi Cook, None (Participant)

Mr Thomas Stratman, Self (Participant)

Plenty of our favorite worlds have their own religion, or have a mix of real world religions. How do they stem from what we know in the real world?

4:00 PM

Random Fractions Concert

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gateway Center - Mississippian

Filk Concert

Our good friends from Chicago, regaling you with original tunes and classics reinterpreted!

Autograph Session with Deborah Millitello, Marguerite Reed, and Mark Tiedemann

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gateway Center - Signing Table

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Deborah Millitello, SFWA (Participant)

Marguerite Reed (Participant)

Mr Mark Tiedemann (Participant)

My Life as a Voice Actor with Phil LaMarr

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

Phil LaMarr (Moderator)

Join Archon 42's Media Guest of Honor, Phil LaMarr, as he discusses his journey, successes, and struggles as a voice actor.

Dungeons and Dragons: A Retrospective

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Brent Chumley, The Art of Brent Chumley (Moderator)

Donald Price (Participant)

Brock J. Hanke, Self-employed (Participant)

David Benem (Participant)

After 44 years, what does this game mean to you?

Mystery Sock Theatre 300 (Children's)

50 minutes, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

Come make your own sock puppet character and put on a show!

Star Wars: Trouble in the Galaxy?

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Jim Yelton, Geek Universe with Jim Yelton/Midnight Entertainment (Moderator)

Mr Paul Hahn, Washington University Libraries (Participant)

Prof Daniel Yezbick, St Louis Community College at Wildwood (Participant)

Douglas Ferguson, Ravenous Wolf (Participant)

A divisive 8th movie. A disappointing spin-off. What does the last movie hold for us?

Author Reading with Jimmy D. Gillentine, Wyatt Weed, and Kathleen Collins

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Jimmy D. Gillentine (Participant)

Wyatt Weed, Pirate Pictures (Participant)

Kathleen Collins (Participant)

3D Printing for Cosplay

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

Mark DiCicco (Moderator)

Learn how you can easily and inexpensively 3D print all your own cosplay items. Learn how to print almost anything you need; from buttons and trinkets, to full suits like Iron Man.

Whose Point Is It Anyway?: Point of View

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Kathryn Sullivan (Moderator)

Joey Froehlich (Participant)

Henry Melton, Wire Rim Books (Participant)

Christine Amsden (Participant)

Editors tend to see problems with point of view more often than any other issue. Learn to head this off at the pass!

Art Demo with Eddie Wilson

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gateway Center - Cahokian

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Edward Wilson, whisperstudio - broken toys (Participant)

Forgotten Authors

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - St. Clair A & B

Panel

Rachel Neumeier (Moderator)

Grant Carrington (Participant)

Rich Horton, 1959 (Participant)

Jim Murray (Participant)

What authors were once popular, but have been largely forgotten? Why? Who deserves to have a resurgence?

Ghost Stories: From Real Life Into Novels, Podcasts, and Social Media

1 hour, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison C & D

Panel

Camille Faye (Moderator)

Mr. Bob Adams C.I., Adams Center For Hypnosis (Participant)

Kevin Clayton LIMBO, LIMBO (Participant)

Kyleen Valleaux (Participant)

Authors Camille Faye and Kyleen Valleaux will team up with Archon favorite, Limbo Paranormal Group, to talk about how their haunting experiences influence their writing and social media sharing. Bobby Adams and Kevin Clayton, from Limbo Paranormal, will tell some spooky tales from their paranormal investigations which end up on social media. Camille and Kyleen will share which of their haunted experiences end up in their novels, on radio, and in podcasts.

4:30 PM

Art Auction

2 hours 30 minutes, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom B

Event

All art work with at least three bids goes to auction! The Art Show will remain open for one hour after the auction closes to allow for pick up by bid winners.

5:00 PM

Bella Via Concert

1 hour, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gateway Center - Mississippian

Filk Concert

Bella Via - Part of our Filk Guests of Honor, Rand and his spouse Erin area Filk force to be reckoned with. Don’t miss them!

National Geographic's MARS Season 2 Premiere: Special Showing!

1 hour, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

Ms Christine Nobbe (Participant)

National Geographic’s hit docudrama series MARS returns for a second season on November 12, 2018. The trailer was unveiled at San Diego’s Comic-Con, but Archon goes one better and shows the first episode on Saturday at 5pm to celebrate World Space Week. Based on the book How We'll Live on Mars by Stephen Petranek, MARS offers a sci-fi dramatization of the experiences of the first astronauts to settle Mars. Each episode weaves in documentary sequences and interviews with experts. The six-episode second season promises to dig deeper into the challenges of life on Mars, covering everything from the first Martian-born babies to surviving the common cold to the first commercial efforts to exploit the planet's resources.

Teen Cosplay Contest

1 hour, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Event

(ages 12-17) Come show off your cosplay! Prizes will be awarded and decided by a panel of judges.

Propulsion with the Challenger Learning Center (Children's)

50 minutes, 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

Come build a rocket and see how far you can launch it. Maybe it will stick to the ceiling, or maybe it will get all the way to Mars! If you build it, they will fly!

Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes: A Doctor Who Like You've Never Seen!

1 hour, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Ms Allison Stein, na (Moderator)

Deborah Millitello, SFWA (Participant)

Anna Mulch, Fort Kickass (Participant)

With the introduction of Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor number 13 having just premiered, what do we expect from the series now? What are the possible controversies and challenges of having a woman Doctor after 55 years of men in the title role?

Making Friends in Fandom

1 hour, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Panel

MS Donna J. W. Munro (Moderator)

Linda Wyatt, MillenniCon (Participant)

Cindy A. Matthews (Participant)

It's hard to make new friends, but it's easier when you have common interests. Get tips on how to make friends as adults.

Tales From the Dark Underbelly of a Life in Production

1 hour, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

JD Streett, Acme Cinema Effects Inc. (Moderator)

Wyatt Weed, Pirate Pictures (Participant)

What sort of seedy things happen in the world of film production? Come listen to some real-life tales from Archon's favorite filmmakers!

What Made You Want to Write?

1 hour, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Van Allen Plexico (Moderator)

Marguerite Reed (Participant)

Henry Melton, Wire Rim Books (Participant)

Meg Elison, Red (Participant)

Mr Michales Joy (Participant)

Share your personal stories of why you wanted to be a writer.

PlotQuest Pre-Release Screening

1 hour, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gateway Center - Cahokian

Panel

Neko Pilarcik-Tellez, St. Louis Community College (Moderator)

Tommy Benoist (Participant)

Pltnm06Ghost (Participant)

Taylor Gooden (Participant)

Home-grown animation studio, Popcorn Sundae, is getting ready to launch their first animated YouTube series and they need your help! Come catch a sneak peek of an episode of "PlotQuest" and let them know what you think.

SLUGs LARP Wrap-Up Meeting

50 minutes, 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison A & B

Game

6:00 PM

Marketing for Self-Published Tabletop Role-Playing Game 101

1 hour, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Matt Davids (Moderator)

Have you published a tabletop RPG or an RPG resource, but it didn't sell? This seminar will walk you through the basics of getting your self-published game to sell. Topics will include audience building and creating a product people want.

Lego My Monster (Children's)

50 minutes, 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

Everyone loves Legos! Come make a monster or a masterpiece but beware the field of terror. Watch your step!

The Media of The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy

1 hour, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Mr. Adrian Matthews (Participant)

Cindy A. Matthews (Moderator)

Linda Wyatt, MillenniCon (Participant)

Discuss the TV series, movie, and radio series. Will they ever be able to successfully translate it for the silver screen?

Author Reading with Mark Tiedemann and Grant Carrington

1 hour, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Mr Mark Tiedemann (Participant)

Grant Carrington (Participant)

More Tales From the Dark Underbelly of a Life in Production

1 hour, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

Jack Snyder (Participant)

Tom Seymour, Criminal Minds (Moderator)

What sort of seedy things happen in the world of film production? Come listen to some more real-life tales from Archon's favorite filmmakers!

Here There Be Monsters

1 hour, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Kasey Mackenzie (Moderator)

Susan Baugh (Participant)

Kathleen Collins (Participant)

Brock J. Hanke, Self-employed (Participant)

Glen Cook, Bavarian Illuminati (Participant)

Everyone loves a good monster. Find out how to craft a memorable monster in your writing, whether scary or silly.

Art Demo with William Hodgson

1 hour, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Gateway Center - Cahokian

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

William Hodgson, Freelance (Participant)

7:00 PM

By the Seat of One’s Pants: Tips & Tools for Running Role Playing Game Campaigns

1 hour, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Luke Smith, CopperHorde.com (Moderator)

Larry Babb (Participant)

Steve Bruns (Participant)

Chris Sagovac, CopperHorde.com (Participant)

Woody Babb, Cofounder, FAST Games (Participant)

On game night, your role as the gamemaster is equal parts improv performer, statistical analyst, storyteller, and diplomat — all at once, all on the fly. It’s the best seat in the house. Join our panel of gamemasters for tips, tools and resources to help make your time at the head of the table exciting, engaging and memorable.

Comic Books on the Silver Screen

1 hour, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Van Allen Plexico (Moderator)

Mr Brian Trent (Participant)

Dr. Mike Phoenix, St. Louis Public Schools (Participant)

Kathleen Collins (Participant)

Matthew Edward Munro Wagenblast (Participant)

We have 5-6 superhero movies a year now. When is it too much? Or is this just enough to sustain interest?

Battle of the Fandoms

1 hour, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Panel

Mr Paul Hahn, Washington University Libraries (Moderator)

Susan Baugh (Participant)

Ms. Margene Bahm, ConQuesT 50 (Participant)

Keith Stokes, Midamerican Fan Photo Archive Mightymac.org Kansastravel.org keith-stokes.pixels.com (Participant)

Is there a best fandom? Why do we divide ourselves instead of celebrating and supporting our differences?

Negative Comparisons

1 hour, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Mr. Brian Katcher, Harper Collins Publishing (Participant)

Mr Ryan Dalton (Moderator)

Mr. Adrian Matthews (Participant)

Kathryn Sullivan (Participant)

Lettie Prell (Participant)

Someone will always be a better writer or more successful. How to keep negative thoughts like this at bay and keep your writing enjoyable to do.

Digital World: The Pros and Cons of Working Digitally

1 hour, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gateway Center - Cahokian

Panel

Mr Robert Kemp E, Devious Hearts (Moderator)

Brent Chumley, The Art of Brent Chumley (Participant)

The Tom Meserole (Participant)

Rick Burchett, na (Participant)

Art has evolved over the last two decades and now more than ever, artists are creating using digital media. What are the benefits - and downfalls - of digital art?

LARP: Star Wars: Age of Cthulhu

4 hours, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison A & B

Game

As news of the Battle of Yavin spreads, the reputation of the Galactic Empire is heavily under fire. To recover his influence over the galaxy, the Emperor has seen fit to raise tariffs on precious metals and other resources.
While generally operating in concert with the Empire, the Mining Guild does not share the same ideologies as their patronage. Imperial Intelligence has received word that the Guild seeks to break from the Empire by negotiating a partnership with the Rebel Alliance. To investigate these claims and protect their valuable interests, the Empire has dispatched an emissary to the Guild on the mining planet of Zoth, in the outer rim territories.
The economy in the outer rim territories varies slightly from the rest of the galaxy. Imperial credits are not recognized. Instead, most trade is conducted in service, or in kind by gems and precious metals. Although precious metals are plentiful on the planet, mining them is not a safe enterprise. Workers report a disturbing presence lurking deep in the mines, and some have not returned to the surface with their sanity intact. Still, there is safety in numbers.

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

1 hour, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison C & D

Panel

Marella Sands, Webster University (Moderator)

Dr. Jack Glassman Ph.D., SIUE Department of Physics (Participant)

Donald Price (Participant)

Brock J. Hanke, Self-employed (Participant)

AI and robotics have been improving at a quick pace in the last decade. At what point do they become people? At what point should they be given rights?

7:20 PM

Masquerade & Masquerade Overflow Seating Begins

40 minutes, 7:20 PM - 8:00 PM

Gateway Center - Center Hall B

Admin

Masquerade Overflow Room

2 hours 40 minutes, 7:20 PM - 10:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Feature

8:00 PM

The Archon Masquerade

2 hours, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Gateway Center - Center Hall B

Event

20 Years of Hex Games: A Celebration

1 hour, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Hex Games Staff (Moderator)

Hex Games released QAGS in 1998, and has been publishing games ever since. In that time, Hex has come to Archon almost every year. Now it’s time for our birthday party! Come, gather around, and let’s look back, chat, and reminisce about all the good times we’ve shared. We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, we may even sing a song—but one thing’s for certain, we’ll all learn a valuable lesson . . . about love.

9:00 PM

After Masquerade Jam

1 hour, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Gateway Center - Mississippian

Event

Will begin when the Archon Masquerade concludes.

Dance

6 hours, 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison C & D

Event

10:00 PM

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Annual Screening

2 hours, 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Event

Join your fellow Transylvanians in doing the Time Warp again! Original movie. (2 hours)

Will start around 10pm, after the end of the Masquerade.

Saturday Night Geek Trivia

2 hours, 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Game

Kevin Hammel (Moderator)

Test your knowledge of everyone's favorite geeky subjects. The geek trivia team is once again bringing you the best pop culture trivia in the city. Grab a team and prove to your fellow geeks that you are the superior minds. You memorized all those Game of Thrones characters for some reason, right?

Open Filk

7 hours, 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - St. Clair A & B

Event

Sunday 14 October, 2018

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

12:00 AM

Gaming

18 hours, 12:00 AM - 6:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison A & B

Feature

9:00 AM

Registration

5 hours, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Rotunda

Admin

Gaming

7 hours, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom B & Salon 3

Feature

10:00 AM

Hucksters Room

4 hours, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Center Hall A

Feature

Mars Colonization, Farming, and Food

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

George Thomas, MARSfarm (Moderator)

Nicholas Kirschman, webster groves school district (Participant)

Ms Christine Nobbe (Participant)

In space, whether in zero gravity like the ISS, or in gravity, as in rotating station or on the Moon or Mars, room is tight, and mass is expensive! What technologies will make growing food in space possible? How do you tie various machines and organisms together to feed people and recycle air and water? How do we make farms that can provide food to other settlements and maybe even back to Earth? What kinds of dishes can future space tourists, workers, or settlers expect?

Audiobooks and Podcasting Engineering

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

George Sirois (Moderator)

Join a St. Louis Writers Guild author for a discussion on the ins and out of the technical side of audiobooks and podcasting.

Live Action Duck Hunt (Children's)

50 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

Are you an expert marksman? Come show off your skills with a nerf gun and try and shoot as many ducks as you can. Be careful though, our dog will judge your shots.

Writing About Race, Gender, and Sexuality in a Sensitive Manner

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Mr. Brian Katcher, Harper Collins Publishing (Moderator)

Charlie Jane Anders (Participant)

Marguerite Reed (Participant)

Mr. Adrian Matthews (Participant)

Our authors share what to do and, more importantly, what NOT to do when writing characters or themes of race, gender, and sexuality.

Non-Denominational Worship Service

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gateway Center - Lasalle

Event

Corsetry For You and Your Significant Other

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Panel

Bruce Mai (Participant)

Nora Mai, St Louis Costumers Guild (Moderator)

A panel/workshop on corsets; history, construction overview, how to wear & how to lace (bring your SO so they can learn how!).

Star Wars Costuming 101

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

Rich Heffernan, 501st Legion (Moderator)

Tristan Bryson (Participant)

Learn about crafting costumes in the Star Was universe! We'll cover various types of materials used in our builds, methods of construction, and resources available to help you through the process.

The Hero Quest

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Mr Brian Trent (Moderator)

Mx. Setsu Uzume, PodCastle (Participant)

Jimmy D. Gillentine (Participant)

Susan Baugh (Participant)

MS Donna J. W. Munro (Participant)

The original story. How to use it within your writing and make it yours.

Drawing Dragons: A Symbol for Chaos

1 hour, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gateway Center - Cahokian

Panel

John Kaufmann, User Address (Moderator)

Brent Chumley, The Art of Brent Chumley (Participant)

Rachael Mayo, n/a (Participant)

Mitch Foust, The Fantasy Art of Mitch Foust (Participant)

Dragons seem to appear everywhere in science fiction and fantasy art - what's the best way to approach creating these mythical creatures?

Hospitality

6 hours, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Clinton A & B & Madison D

Feature

10:30 AM

Art Show

1 hour 30 minutes, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom B

Feature

11:00 AM

Autograph Session with Guest of Honor Charlie Jane Anders (Session 2)

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Signing Table

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Charlie Jane Anders (Participant)

Masquerade Show and Tell

2 hours, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Center Hall B

Event

Come and join the Masquerade contestants for a Costume Show and Tell. Find out about the workmanship and difficulties of wearing this year’s costumes. (2 hours)

Return of the Kings! Godzilla vs King Ghidorah

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

Jimmy D. Gillentine (Moderator)

Mr Brian Trent (Participant)

Tom Stockman, We Are Movie Geeks.com (Participant)

Donald Price (Participant)

Ethan Nahté, LIVE 'N' LOUD (Participant)

An epic battle is on the horizon! Discuss the upcoming movie, and how you hope the Kaiju are portrayed.

Conversation with the Con Chairs & Staff

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Alan DeVaughan (Moderator)

Erin McFadden, Archon (Participant)

Patricia McFadden, Archon (Participant)

Scott Corwin (Participant)

Have some suggestions? Want to share a great idea? Hated everything? Now's your chance to share your thoughts.

Dragons and Sprites and Puzzles Oh My! (Children’s)

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

Debbie Manber Kupfer, Paws 4 Puzzles (Moderator)

Children’s and Young Adult author, Debbie Manber Kupfer and her son, Joey, present a special interactive storytime and puzzle hunt. Meet an Earth Dragon called Adana, a flower sprite called Esmeralda, and go on a quest to find Water, Air and Fire Dragons with lots of puzzles along the way.

Life in the Paranormal

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

LIMBO Paranormal (Moderator)

LIMBO Paranormal answers your questions and shares how they became interested and involved in paranormal research and investigation.

What is Your Preferred Type of Con?

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Panel

Susan Baugh (Moderator)

Mrs. Jan Gephardt Sherrell, Weird Sisters Publishing LLC (Participant)

Mr. Adrian Matthews (Participant)

Keith Stokes, Midamerican Fan Photo Archive Mightymac.org Kansastravel.org keith-stokes.pixels.com (Participant)

Huge and media driven? Small and intimate? Focused on one subject or touching on many interests?

From Picture to Reality: Finding Your Style Lines

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

Ariana Bauer, Cosplay Sewing School (Moderator)

Do you ever have difficulty figuring out how to translate your character into reality? Drawn characters often lack vital seaming lines making it difficult to translate the clothing from the image to reality. Learn how to "see" the seams so you can take your character from an idea to reality while taking your body into account.

Understanding Non-Human Point of View

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Kathryn Sullivan (Moderator)

Kasey Mackenzie (Participant)

Benjamin C. Kinney (Participant)

Mr Mark Tiedemann (Participant)

Characters don't always have to be human. Discuss how to effectively create a pov for animals or other non-human characters.

Art Demo with Christine Nobbe

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Center - Cahokian

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Ms Christine Nobbe (Participant)

The #dearMoon project is going to send artists around the Moon to communicate the beauty of the Moon and space exploration. But what if you LIVED ON the Moon? What types of art could you do with the materials on the Moon? This art demo uses chemicals found on the Moon to paint on glass and “cement board.” Using Water Glass and mineral pigments, Moon Village enthusiast Christine Nobbe will attempt to create a piece of art.

Over Complicated: When Details Get in the Way

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - St. Clair A & B

Panel

Mr Robert Kemp E, Devious Hearts (Moderator)

Rachael Mayo, n/a (Participant)

Mitch Foust, The Fantasy Art of Mitch Foust (Participant)

Rick Burchett, na (Participant)

How can you know when enough is enough and avoid overcomplicating your piece with detail?

12:00 PM

Autograph Session with Media Guest of Honor Phil LaMarr (Session 3)

1 hour, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Media Guest's Table

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Phil LaMarr (Participant)

Photo with Mr. LaMarr - $20

Autograph - $30

Video / Phone Call / Voice Recording - $50

I'm Over 75 Years Old. This is Not the Future I Expected. What Do You Expect?

1 hour, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

Mr. Bob Perry, St. Louis Space Frontier (a chapter of the National Space Society) (Moderator)

Grant Carrington (Participant)

Dr. Jack Glassman Ph.D., SIUE Department of Physics (Participant)

I am of the age to have bought, played with, and sold muscle cars - I'd like to have a current muscle car, perhaps even a flying car. I watched, on early TV, Tom Corbett, Space Cadet and Space Patrol. Sputnik stunned the USA when I was in high school and after the successes of Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo I thought I might retire on the Moon. At least I retired. What do you expect in the next 25 to 50 years?

No Prep Game Mastering or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Random Tables

1 hour, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Matt Davids (Moderator)

How to run tabletop role-playing game sessions without spending hours of prep time. Tricks and tips for allowing exciting adventures to unfold at the gaming table.

Live Action Angry Birds (Children's)

50 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

Come help vanquish the pigs and get the birds’ eggs back.

Author Reading with Meg Elison, Jan Gephardt, and Lettie Prell

1 hour, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Reading / Signing / Art Demo

Meg Elison, Red (Participant)

Mrs. Jan Gephardt Sherrell, Weird Sisters Publishing LLC (Participant)

Lettie Prell (Participant)

The Fashion of Agent Carter

1 hour, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

Erin Bellavia (Moderator)

A picture and a thousand words including: history/inspiration (1940s fashion intro), vintage and vintage reproduction, sourcing screen-accurate and alternative items, makeup, shoes, and undergarments, and getting the hair right.

Storytelling: A Modern Take on the Oral Tradition

1 hour, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

Camille Faye (Participant)

George Sirois (Moderator)

Brad Cook, author (Participant)

Jennifer Stolzer (Participant)

Our panelists use their storytelling abilities through writing, in teaching, and on-air. Come listen to our authors talk shop, and get a few tips of your own.

1:00 PM

The #MoonVillage: Can a Hashtag Become a Reality?

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

Ms Christine Nobbe (Moderator)

Nicholas Kirschman, webster groves school district (Participant)

George Thomas, MARSfarm (Participant)

The Moon Village, proposed by the European Space Agency is a concept, a hashtag, a non-profit organization, and a conference. Can we actually build a village on the Moon? In your lifetime? Come and learn about the Moon Village and discuss ways WE can make it happen.

Model & Miniature Contest Awards Ceremony

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom B

Feature

Meet the Legions

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 4

Panel

Rich Heffernan, 501st Legion (Moderator)

Tristan Bryson (Participant)

Come meet members of the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, and Mando Mercs! Find out who we are and all the things we are about. We'll also cover how to become a member and resources available.

Gaming Hour (Children's)

50 minutes, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 5

Panel

Open gaming hour. Come play one of our board games on hand and enjoy the company of others as Archon is wrapping up.

Survival Games in Media: From Battle Royale to Danganronpa

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Meaghan Harmon (Moderator)

Come talk about the movies and video games where the goal is to survive. While some works in this genre are well known like The Hunger Games and Battle Royale, there's a whole treasure trove of works in the same vein that are lesser known. Here we'll talk about the basics of the genre and cover some good examples of it, both well-known and hidden gems.

St. Louis Costumers Guild Open Meeting

2 hours, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Illini A

Event

Annual open meeting - everyone welcome! Meet & greet (plus a tiny bit of business). (2 hours)

Host: St. Louis Costumers Guild

Costuming From Scratch with Ookla the Mok

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette B

Panel

Adam English, Ookla the Mok/Nerd Circus (Moderator)

Lyle McDougall (Participant)

Spend time with Ookla the Mok! Our Filk Guests of Honor are very talented costumers. Find out what they are doing and how to do it yourself.

Tips For Writing About Things You Know Nothing About

1 hour, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

Panel

MS Donna J. W. Munro (Moderator)

Cole Lanahan (Participant)

Jimmy D. Gillentine (Participant)

Marguerite Reed (Participant)

Okay, we can't know everything about everything. Listen to our experts reveal what they have done to become knowledgeable on a subject or at least what they did to make it seem like they were.

2:00 PM

Avoiding the Next Chelyabinsk

1 hour, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Ballroom A

Panel

Ms Christine Nobbe (Moderator)

Dr. Jack Glassman Ph.D., SIUE Department of Physics (Participant)

Mr. Bob Perry, St. Louis Space Frontier (a chapter of the National Space Society) (Participant)

Statistically, something like the Chelyabinsk event happens several times a decade, the Tunguska event several times a millennium, and the Chicxulub event about every one hundred million years. The discovery rate for really large NEAs (Near Earth Asteroids) that could upset the climate and agriculture and cause civilization to collapse is down to a trickle but we've found very few of the million or so Chelyabinsk class NEAs. Space based B612's Sentinel and NASA's NEOcam are in budget limbo. Ground based telescopes can find the "small" ones when they pass by "closely". There are several proposals for diverting an asteroid but no proven hardware. At least the United Nations does have a sub-committee tasked with coordinating the cooperation of space faring nations for mitigating the asteroid hazard when one is found on a collision course.

The World of Blade Runner

1 hour, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Salon 6

Panel

Anna Mulch, Fort Kickass (Moderator)

Wyatt Weed, Pirate Pictures (Participant)

Mr Brian Trent (Participant)

Linda Wyatt, MillenniCon (Participant)

A discussion on the original classic, its sequel, and its pseudo sequels.

Alternate Paths to Publishing

1 hour, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gateway Center - Marquette A

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George Sirois (Moderator)

Camille Faye (Participant)

Brad Cook, author (Participant)

Debbie Manber Kupfer, Paws 4 Puzzles (Participant)

Thanks to the digital age, the paths to publishing have gone from depressingly limited to completely limitless, and much less expensive for those who want to take on the world by themselves. Join our widely-experienced authors for a spirited, informative, and entertaining discussion.

Tin Filker

30 minutes, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - St. Clair A & B

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2:30 PM

Dead Puppy Filk

30 minutes, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - St. Clair A & B

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3:00 PM

Closing Ceremonies

1 hour, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gateway Center - Lasalle

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Charlie Jane Anders (Participant)

Rand Bellavia (Participant)

Rick Burchett, na (Participant)

Adam English, Ookla the Mok/Nerd Circus (Participant)

Jim Murray (Participant)

4:00 PM

Dead Dog Party

2 hours, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

DoubleTree - Collinsville - Madison C & D

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It's dead, Jim! Not quite ready to beam yourself back into real life? Need to take some more tri-corder readings before you complete your away mission? Come to the Dead Dog Party and get some hydrating fluids and non-replicated snacks so you can live long and prosper. This
year's theme is Star Trek, so feel free to put on your red shirt, facial prosthetics, and comm badge and grab a handful of Gagh on your way out the door!

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Friday 12 October, 2018

Saturday 13 October, 2018

Sunday 14 October, 2018