SheVaCon 19 Program & Guide Book

Program & Guide Book

March 4th - 6th, 2011 • Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center • Roanoke, Virginia

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SheVaCon Board of Directors

Lynn Bither - Con-ChairJennifer DePaola - Co-Chair Stacy Bither - Board MemberMatt Nargi - Board Member Gina C. Adler - Board Member

SheVaCon Departments & Staff

Art Department: Jennifer & Paul DePaola, Gatlin Blankenship PC/Console Gaming: Paul MeissCharity Auction: Heather Smith Registration - Stacy Bither

Dealer’s Room: Rich Egger Security: Brad PullyEntertainment Department: Bruce Bishop, Lee Herring Treasury: Lynn Bither

Fan Groups: Matt Nargi Writers Department: Kayla Heady Bither, Paul DePaolaGaming Department: Jon Stout Website & Publications: Jennifer DePaola, Lynn Bither

We would like to give a big THANK YOU to all of our Staff Members, and Volunteers who have helped bring SheVaCon 19 together for this year. Thank you to all of our wonderful Guests, Fan Groups, their families, and helpers for all that they bring to the convention to make it a

uniquely wonderful, fun, and educational experience for everyone. And of course, last but not least, Thank you to our Attendees for all of their love and support of SheVaCon over the years, we appreciate it greatly!

Thank You To All Who Make SheVaCon Great!

FAQ’s

What is SheVaCon?SheVaCon is a three (3) day convention that is run by fans for fans. We celebrate all things from the Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror genres, as well as all things in between. It’s a convention where you can meet many wonderful and talented guest authors and artists, and even a few celebrity guests as well. In addition to our guests, we also offer many fun and interesting activities. Discussion panels, Demonstrations, Workshops, Costume Contest, Art Show, Dealers/Exhibitors room, Gaming, Fan Groups, and so much more. We consider ourselves a ‘multi-media’ convention since we cover so many different genres, and include a wide variety of activities and events for the whole family to enjoy.

SheVaCon stands for: Shenandoah Valley Convention. SheVaCon’s humble beginnings started in 1993 in Staunton, VA - but has now grown up to be the premier Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention in Southwestern Virginia. And we are proud to have you join us for our 19th year, and hope to see you in the coming years as we continue.How Long Does the Convention Run?SheVaCon runs from March 4 - 6, 2011. While specific rooms such as the Art Show and Dealers/Exhibitors rooms will close nightly at their specified hours; select panels, screenings, and special events will continue into the evening.Who’s the Organizer of SheVaCon?SheVaCon, Inc. is the parent company of SheVaCon, and it’s volunteer Staff organize SheVaCon each and every year.Who Needs a Badge?Any and all attendee’s eight (8) years of age or older. There are 3-Day badges for Adults & Children (8-12), as well as Day Passes/Badges for Adults & Children. *Note all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and/or grown-up.Badges must be worn at all times and easily visible while attending the convention. Can I Take Photos?Yes, well... for the most part. SheVaCon encourages it’s attendee’s to take still photographs and videos of their convention experience. However, there are times and places that any type of photography is prohibited like in the Art Show, and during certain workshops and/or panels. Also, please understand that some guests may not pose for photographs with fans. Guests have the right to their privacy, and if they ask not to have their photograph taken, please respect their wishes.Will I Be On Camera or Photographed?SheVaCon attracts local, and national fans and media personnel who all love the Sci-fi, Fantasy, and Horror genres, so it is very likely that you will be photographed or recorded. By attending SheVacon, you give your consent to be photographed and appear on camera.

SheVaCon 19 Info & FAQ

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SheVaCon 2011 Guests

Artist GuestsKristy ‘Illusioner' Gilbert Nicole Goff Brian McCulloch

Denise Parrish Beck Seashols Shawn ‘Scott’ SmithTravis Surber Jessica C. White

Costuming GuestsBambi Jasmine Anderson

Writer GuestsPaul D. Aronson Len Barnhart David Bartell

Nancy Brauer Elaine Corvidae Betty CrossPaul Dellinger Tom Doyle Greg EatroffDavid Forbes Larry Hodges Cheralyn LambethPete Prellwitz Stella Price Mark Rainey

Mark H. Walker Steve White Leona Wisoker

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Virginia Hey Matt Busch Peter Beagle Spat OktanMedia Guest of Honor Artist Guest of Honor Writer Guest of Honor Master of Ceremonies

Special FX Makeup Artist

Jim O’Rear Dr. Thomas Holtz, Jr. Samurai Dan & Jillian White Plectrum Jennifer TeeterSpecial Guest Special Guest Special Guest Musical Guest Musical Guest


Letter from the Con Chair

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Hello and Welcome,

We’ve reached SheVaCon 19, and with this year’s convention there have been a lot of changes. We hope that all of them are for the best, but as we all know every change will be interpreted differently by different people. Everyone on the SheVaCon staff has put their time and effort into making this one of the most enjoyable events for our con-goers.

This has been my first year as Con-chair. I’ve been staff with SheVaCon for about ten years in many different positions and have been an attendee before that. I’ve done my best to try to make SheVaCon even better than the years before. It’s been a tough year and I’ve devoted myself to making sure that SheVaCon continues to grow and evolve.

This year has been one of growth for our convention. We’ve not only re-located to a bigger hotel but we’ve also tried to extend our hours of operation. We’ve tried to fit in more programming of various interests so that there are things for every type of sci-fi/fantasy fan.

I know that this is not a one man show. Without the help of the SheVaCon staff there would be no convention, so I would like to thank those who have helped with the putting together of this year’s convention as well as those who came before that gave us things to expand upon.

We know that without you the con-goer, SheVaCon would not exist. It’s your attendance and your feedback that helps us grow more and more each year. I hope that not only will you enjoy yourself at SheVaCon 19 but that you will join us for SheVaCon 20 and beyond.

Thank You,

Lynn BitherCon-Chair


Rules & Weapons Policy Rules of Conduct

Membership badges must be worn in all convention areas, and to all convention events. Each convention member is issued • one badge. Badges may not be switched from person to person. If you lose a badge, a replacement can be purchased from registration for the price of a regular convention membership. You will be asked to leave any and all convention functions if your badge is not visible. All event program rooms have limited capacity as set by the Fire Marshal. Even though your badge is needed to get into all events, it does not guarantee you access to any event if it has reached it’s capacity. We do not clear rooms between events except for the Costume Contest. Most autograph signing’s are of a limited nature. Your badge does not guarantee autographs at any event.Smoking, food, and beverages are not allowed in the hotel function rooms. Food and drinks must stay in the designated areas, • or in your hotel rooms.Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the hotel except in the designated areas. There is signage posted. The legal drinking age • in Virginia is 21. Any person under the age of 21 found drinking alcohol will have their convention membership rescindedCameras, food, beverages, smoking, weapons, and large packages are prohibited in the Art Show. These items may be • checked at the Art Show Staff area. If the item(s) is/are valuable, please leave it in your room or car. SheVaCon is not responsible for lost or forgotten items that are left in the Art Room. Please do NOT touch the art in the Art Show. Oils from the hands and fingers may cause damage to the art. However, we • encourage people to bid on the artwork using the bid sheets. Art needs a good home too!Please limit rude, obnoxious, offensive behavior and language to areas where polite fans and hotel guests will not be offended.• SheVaCon is not responsible for any lost, stolen, damaged property or for injuries sustained during the convention.• Programmed events and guests are subject to change or are subject to cancellation without notice.• Those who attend in costume, please remember that there are public nudity laws in Virginia, please wear appropriate clothing in • public areas.There will be no “camping” in the halls or lobby. Please rent a room or you will be asked to leave the hotel. If in cases where the • host hotel is full, there are several local hotels in the area for you to rent a room from.SheVaCon does not support the sale of illegally reproduced items. Sellers are responsible for verifying the legality of their • merchandise according to local, state, and federal laws.Children 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent at all times. We do not offer any childcare. So please be • aware of your children at all times.We reserve the right to ask you to leave the convention and to refuse a refund of membership fees if any of the above rules are • not strictly followed. Please adhere to the rules and a good time may be had by all.

Weapons Policy

The firing of projectile weapons is strictly forbidden. • Use of weapons to threaten, annoy, or intimidate is strictly forbidden.• Bladed weapons must be cased or sheathed at all times. There are no exceptions to this rule in the convention areas. The only • time an unbound weapon is allowed is for certain times during the Costume Contest, for contestants only. (subject to approval)Unsheathed weapons will be confiscated and held at the convention Registration table until you surrender your membership.• We do not wish to restrict replica weapons that are part of your costumes (swords, blasters, lightsabers, etc.). However, if you • attend with a real-world replica weapon, such as an M-16, Uzi, or something similar... then our Staff folks might have an issue with that and will need to inspect the replica to ensure the safety of the other convention attendees. Basically, use common sense, and everything should be just fine. •

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Costume Contest Info

The Costume Contest is on Saturday Evening at 8:00PM in the Theatre

If you're interested in signing up for the Costume Contest, and showing off that spiffy costume and all of the hard work you've put into it, stop by Information located down the main hall near

the Fan Group area, and fill out the form! You might just win a nifty trophy and certificate as recognition of your costuming skills! Sign-ups Start on Friday and run through early Saturday Afternoon.

What Are You Waiting For?! Go Sign Up!

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Virginia Hey - www.virginiahey.comMedia Guest of Honor

Born in Sydney, Australia, Virginia Hey spent her childhood in both Australia and London, England. She

was discovered at a bus stop and began a career as a fashion model in Australia and Europe.She appeared on the cover of several magazines and soon moved into acting where she starred in television and films in Australia and the UK. Hey got her first big break in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) as the Warrior Woman.

She was also one of the Bond girls in The Living Daylights (1987), and most recently

played the multi award-nominated blue priestess Zhaan in “Farscape” (1999) (1999-2004). She left the show after three years because she wanted to grow her hair and eyebrows again (she was required to shave both for the role), and also for health reasons as the blue make-up took a toll on her well-being and caused her kidneys to bleed and set off a chain of health issues.

Hey is a certified practitioner of natural therapies. She studied Naturopathy, Homeopathy and Herbal Medicine for one year in 1992, became certified in advanced Reiki in 1998 and Meditative healing for 2 years 1998-1999 before Farscape began in late 1999. She is interested in New Age spiritualism and teaches meditation across the USA.

Guests of Honor

Peter Beagle - www.peterbeagle.comWriter Guest of Honor

Born in Manhattan on April 20, 1939, Peter Soyer Beagle, son of Simon and Rebecca Soyer Beagle, was raised in the Bronx, New York. From an early age he was a voracious reader, and

his parents encouraged him in his pursuits of the literary arts. As early as sixth grade, he proclaimed that he was going to be a writer, and during his years at the Bronx High School of Science (Class of ‘55), he was a frequent contributor to the school literary magazine. It was in this period that his work caught the attention of the fiction editor at Seventeen Magazine. In his senior year of high school, he entered a poem and a story into the 1955 Scholastic Writing Awards Contest, without realizing after his time at Stanford had ended, he kicked around the East

Coast for a while, before deciding that his heart belonged with Enid in California, and so he and a friend undertook a cross-country motorscooter trip, which would later become the basis of I See By My Outfit. Once he had married Enid and moved in with her and her three children, he supported himself and his family as a freelance writer for years, even after the well-received publication of “The Last Unicorn”.

In the 1970’s, Beagle increasingly produced screenplays, (he continues to write for the screen to this day) while also pursuing his avocation as a folk singer, delighting audiences with songs in English, Yiddish, French and German. A live album of his songs has been released, and he once played at The Palms in Davis, CA. According to him, “singing (and dishwashing) are the only other things I’ve done for money.” Between 1973 and 1985 he performed every weekend at the club L’Oustalou in Santa Cruz, California. In 1980, his marriage to Enid ended, and in the summer of 1985 he moved to Seattle, Washington for several years.

I am informed that Beagle “is a regular on the university circuit where he gives readings, lectures, and concerts,” and I know that he appears at the occasional fantasy convention. (Check out the appearances page for current information.) He has conducted writing workshops at such institutions as The University of Washington and Clarion West.

His works have been translated into at least 15 languages to date, and he continues to write wonderful, magical books, thank heavens.

Visit Virginia at her table in the Dealer's room!

Don't miss Virginia's Q&A Sessions on Friday and Saturday, and also her Meditation Class on

Sunday Morning.

Sign up for the Meditation class at Virginia's table in the Dealer's Room.

($65 per person)

Visit Peter in the Dealer's Room, and be sure not to miss out on his Q&A Session & Panel on

Friday and Saturday.

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Guests of Honor

Matt Busch - www.mattbusch.comArtist Guest of Honor

Regarded as one of the top entertainment illustrators, Matt Busch has made a career out of tapping into every expressive art imaginable, surprising even his die-hard fans what he does next.

In the early 90’s, Busch began his career in Hollywood, working in every aspect of the movie business, from concept design work on THE MATRIX, to storyboards for CON-AIR, to poster design for THE DEVIL’S OWN. Simultaneously, he began illustrating books, magazines, posters, comics, trading cards and toys for notable pop culture properties, including LORD OF THE RINGS, INDIANA JONES, THE CROW, HEROES, G.I. JOE, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, The HULK, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, RESERVOIR DOGS, BRUCE LEE, WITCHBLADE, ROBOCOP, The MUMMY, STARGATE SG-1, and STAR TREK.

Mostly known for his work with the STAR WARS universe, Busch has written and illustrated dozens of STAR WARS books and magazines. He created the cover of TALES FROM THE EMPIRE, which became a New York Times Bestseller. Busch has also been involved with creating artwork for advertising, marketing, and licensed products for all three STAR WARS prequels. Due to last year’s 30th Anniversary of the saga, Busch produced 7 different STAR WARS posters that year alone!

Busch also provided nearly 400 drawings and paintings for the critically acclaimed YOU CAN DRAW STAR WARS book from DK Publishing. Busch has also extended his own unique drawing and painting tutorials to video, with episodes at StarWars.com. Later, these episodes topped the charts on MySpace.com, with several videos going straight to Number One. Further, the first two exciting (and hilarious) seasons of episodes have been collected on to limited edition DVDs!

A closet musician himself, Busch has also enjoyed producing art for major musical artists like ALICE COOPER, BEASTIE BOYS, BECK, BLACK SABBATH, CINDERELLA, FOOFIGHTERS, GARBAGE, KID ROCK, L.L. COOL J, BILLY JOEL, MEGADETH, MOTLEY CRUE, TED NUGENT, OZZY OSBOURNE, POISON, and JESSICA SIMPSON.

The first hardcover collection of his work, “FANTASTIC VISIONS: The Art of Matt Busch” was Published by Avatar Press, which included an Introduction by POISON’s Rikki Rockett. SQP Publishing later released a follow-up hardcover collection titled “PUCKER: The Seductive Art of Matt Busch” which featured an Introduction by SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s John Dolmayan. Last year Hermes Press published the quintessential collection, titled “THE WORLDS OF MATT BUSCH.”

Spat OktanMaster of Ceremonies &Special FX Makeup Master

Spat Oktan was born in Long Island, NY on October 1.

Spat is a costume, prop, and special F/X artist and actor who works on many independent, low budget, and fan-made films.

His antics at Conventions worldwide have become the stuff of legend, and his website (spatcave.com) details his work, and his escapades.

www.spatcave.com

Dr. Thomas Holtz, Jr.Special Guest

Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jr., is a dinosaur paleontologist specializing in the origin, evolution, adaptations, and paleobiology of carnivorous dinosaurs (especially Tyrannosaurus and its kin). He is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geology at the University of Maryland, College Park. Recent works include several chapters in University of California Press’ The Dinosauria, Second Edition (the Bible of dinosaur studies.)

In addition to his technical publications, Dr. Holtz has written several books for children (most recently Dinosaurs: The Most Up-To-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages (Random House; see http://www.geol.umd.edu/~tholtz/dinoappendix for updates), and has been a consultant on numerous TV documentaries (including BBC/Discovery Channel’s Walking with Dinosaurs and the History Channel’s Jurassic Fight Club) and museum exhibits.

Dr. Holtz is the Faculty Director of the College Park Scholars-Science & Global Change Program (http://www.geol.umd.edu/sgc), a residential honors programs for freshmen and sophomores interested in global change science.

He lives in the Maryland suburbs of Washington D.C. with his wife, a trio of cats, and an Inland bearded dragon lizard named Dr. Emilio Lizardo.

'Zombie Challenge' with Spat! on Saturday

Dr. Thomas Holtz, Jr. panel listings on page 20

See Matt at his table in the Dealer's room, and don't miss his panels - 'Break Into the Biz' &

'The Wonderful World of Sketch Cards' Panels!


Special Guests

Jim O’RearSpecial Guest

Jim O’Rear has been involved in the entertainment industry for over twenty five years, beginning his career on tour as The

Youngest Professional Magician with David Copperfield, Harry Blackstone Jr., and The Great Tomsoni and opening for acts like Cheap Trick and John Anderson. With his “magical” background and having been trained in New York at The American Academy Of Dramatic Arts, it was only natural that Jim move into the realm of film, television, and theatre where he has worked steadily as an actor, stuntman, and special make-up effects artist on such projects as Day Of The Dead, Star Trek 4, The Vampire Wars, Lethal Weapon 3, Creature Feature, Hayride Slaughter, Cop

& ½, Psycho Beach Party, Evita, Little Shop Of Horrors, No Retreat No Surrender 3, Mortal Kombat: Conquest, and many more with actors including Martin Sheen, Burt Reynolds, Mel Gibson, Amanda Plummer, Maximillian Schell, Robert Englund, Jon Voight, Chris Sarandon, and others.

Wanting to get some of his own ideas onto the screen, Jim successfully moved into the area of screenwriting. Although competition is tough, he has written and sold a number of horror-related screenplays, including The House Of Pain (in development with Robert “Freddy” Englund, Gunnar “Leatherface” Hansen, Tom “Friday The 13th” Savini, Bill “ChopTop” Moseley, and Debbie “Scream Queen” Rochon), Hayride Slaughter, Hayride Slaughter 2, The Deadly Obligation, Vampyre Tales, Wolfsbayne, The Deepening, and (currently playing on cable) Scream Farm. Jim also placed third for Best Screenplay in TSA’s screenwriting competition and was a finalist in the Fade In Screenplay contest and Writer’s Network competition.

Jim’s horror writing has not stopped there. He has also contributed many articles to national publications, such as Scary Monsters Magazine, Scars Magazine, Haunted Attraction Magazine, Comics Interview, and Underground Entertainment, and has been recognized in Fangoria Magazine, Alternative Cinema, Fright Times, and Femme Fatale Magazine. Jim was also “immortalized” as a comic book character opposite Thor in an issue of MARVEL Comic’s “What The…?” and has appeared as himself (along with Ken Foree, Tom Savini, Debbie Rochon, Brinke Stevens, James Gunn, and more) in the fictional horror novel, BAD MOON RISING… the third installment of Jonathan Mayberry’s GHOST ROAD BLUES trilogy…. and in ZOMBIE: CSU. In addition, Jim has written a paranormal book about real hauntings in Tennessee for Schiffer Publishing titled TENNESSEE GHOSTS, available in stores now.

Currently, Jim continues to work as an actor and stuntman on several films per year, recently cast opposite Andrew “Wishmaster” Divoff (Lost, Airforce One), Tom Savini (Grindhouse, From Dusk Til Dawn), and Jason Carter (Babylon 5, Angel) in The Dead Matter and playing Kane Hodder’s (Hatchet, Friday The 13th) brother in Old Habits Die Hard.

www.jimorear.com

White PlectrumMusical Guest

White Plectrum is basically a guy named Keith, playing, singing, and having fun. But at the same time, it’s much more than that. It’s something that involves a group of people backing him up to help him give the best show possible for the fans.www.plectrum.net

Jennifer TeeterMusical Guest

What do Star Wars, Dr. Who, dik-diks and tapeworms have in common? Jennifer Teeter, that’s what.

Jennifer Teeter wrote her first song, “I Don’t Have to Pee,” at age thirteen. Since then, things have gone pretty down hill. Her songs are funny, nerdy, irreverent, and played

on the ukulele. She performs around Atlanta and the Southeast.www.thesixtyone.com/jenniferteeter

Samurai Dan & JillianSpecial Guests

The husband & wife team of Daniel and Jillian Coglan are full-time martial arts instructors, specializing in 16th century Samurai

Art. When not teaching at their dojo, The Kojokan, the travel the United States performing and teaching the ancient ways of the most famous warriors in history.

With a combined 35 years of experience, their show is a unique blend of history, combative skill, and humor, designed to educate and entertain audiences both large and small.

Beyond their martial skills, the dynamic duo collaborated to

write, direct, host, and star in a 12 episode TV series entitled, “The Way of The Samurai.”

Daniel is also an author, with several martial arts articles published, and is currently working on his second full-length novel.


Costuming Guests

BambiCostuming Guest

Bambi has costumed since she was 3 years old apparently. There is a picture of her in her mother's hat and shoes with a scarf and on the back her mother documented a story which ends with her asking mom to tie the scarf, and then waving good by to mom, she is going shopping! This went onto designing evening dresses for her Barbies( out of pilfered 6 inch wide silk ribbon from her mom's sewing stash ), making her own sundress at age 10 (because her mother refused to make it for her, disagreeing with the "style") and then wearing it, making her own dance and Halloween and Mardi Gras costumes and then AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH (angelic chorus inserted here) discovering scifi about age hhhhhmty. There are no pictures but her very first costume was a replica of Uhura's uniform, She has never looked back.

Bambi is delighted with the new opportunities for creative costuming, historic reproduction gets better due to better and better research and finds, Steam Punk is just well, the best thing EVER! Scifi and Anime means you are only limited by your supplies Trading information, inspiration and support between costumers makes us all better costumers, people and sends good stuff out into the universe. Rodenberry was right!

Jasmine AndersonCostuming Guest

Jasmine showed up on the costuming scene in 2002, when one of her good friends introduced her to the art. Her first costume was that of an Imperial Officer from the original Star Wars trilogy. Her inspiration for the Imperial Officer uniform was Admiral Piett. With obtaining her first Star Wars costume, Jasmine soon became a member of the 501st Legion and has been a member for nearly nine years. She has since donned a TIE Pilot costume to add to her Imperial wardrobe. In addition, Jasmine is also working on a submission for the Rebel Legion.

In addition, Jasmine is also an avid costumer of pop culture. Her costume collection includes pieces from famous films (Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Trek, Disney's Pocahontas), comics (X-Men, Justice League), and video games (Metal Gear Solid, Left 4 Dead 2). Jasmine's favorite character to portray is Tia Dalma from Pirates of the Caribbean, as she most likely will be among friends who perform other characters from the trilogy. While juggling multiple identities may seem a bit cumbersome, Jasmine is always on a quest for more interesting characters. Future endeavors include She Hulk, Jade (Mortal Kombat), and Anastasia Dualla (Battlestar Galactica).

Jasmine considers costuming to be homage to her childhood interests. However, some of her most enjoyable experiences have come from the community work that she has been able to do while in character. Through costuming, Jasmine has been able to use her hobby to give back to the community by attending various costume events for charity. Such charities include Make-a-Wish, Give Kids the World, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Autism Speaks, local libraries, and other community organizations. Another cherished benefit of costuming includes the extended family that Jasmine has made through her hobby. "I've truly been blessed to meet some remarkable people through this hobby. These are people that mean the world to me."

Join in on the Costuming Funwith Bambi and Jasmine!

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Writer GuestsPaul D. Aronson

Len Barnhartwww.reignofthedead.com

Jim Workman returns from a three-week wilderness retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains

to find that the world is a vastly different place. In the few short weeks since he dropped out of civilization a bizarre plague has swept the planet. The recently dead are rising as feeding machines that feast on the warm flesh of the living. A bite from one of the creatures is ultimately fatal as one ghoul becomes two,

becomes eight, becomes sixteen, until the human species is nearly extinct.

The Reign of the Dead series…(now a trilogy), has enjoyed sustained success. It was one of the first books available in the genre…or as Max Brooks said, “Len Barnhart was writing about zombies before it was the cool thing to do.” It also rates as Max’s personal favorite in the genre.

Len lives in the northern neck of the Shenandoah Valley and has written three novels. A forth is due in 2012 called: The Eighth Day. The final installment in the ‘Reign’ series (Tribulation) is due in 2014.

David Bartellwww.davidbartell.us

David Bartell has a bachelor’s degree in Astrophysics from the University of Virginia, and a Masters certificate

in project management from George Washington University. He has sold a number of stories in magazines, most notably in Analog Science Fiction and Fact, making him a button-sporting member of the Analog MAFIA (“Members Appearing Frequently In Analog”.) He won the AnLab award for best short story (with Ekaterina Sedia), and has had three lead stories in recent years. He has short stories in the anthologies

Gods and Monsters, Jigsaw Nation, and the new Warrior Wisewoman 2. He also writes a lot of fantasy.David is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), a member of the Washington Science Fiction Association (WSFA), and a certified scuba . He has dabbled professionally in photography and film. His photos SF con photos are legendary, and have ended up on blogs, official web sites, trading cards, suspicious Google searches, and sadly, obits.

He networks on LinkedIn and Facebook, and YouTube

(subscribe to WyrdNet), so if you’re on those, search and befriend. Beware his camera - you may end up on a WyrdNet card yourself!

He lives in Northern Virginia

Pete Bullock

Nancy Brauerwww.nancybrauer.com

A geologist turned web programmer turned writer and graphic artist, Nancy Brauer has yet to decide

what she wants to be when she grows up. She’s been writing, drawing, and cracking open rocks for as long as she can remember. Nancy divides her time between freelance web and graphic design, writing assorted web serials, and creating book covers at Hello Cover!. Her latest works are the sci-fi/action serial Strandline, the sci-fi/romance Strange Little Band and the paranormal thriller Tori’s Row.

Photoshop trembles at the mention of her name.

Elaine Corvidaewww.onecrow.net

Elaine Corvidae has been telling stories about faeries, elves, and dragons since she was a small child. Her

dark fantasy novels have won numerous awards, including multiple Eppie Awards and Dream Realm Awards for Best Fantasy Novel. When she isn’t wandering the worlds of her imagination, she lives in Harrisburg, NC, with her husband and several cats.

Betty Cross

I am a science-fiction and fantasy writer. In April 2010 I left my day job in the computer field to write full-time. I

live in a small condo full of books in Cary NC.

I earned a BA in History from Davidson College in Davidson, NC and an MA in Journalism from the Henry Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia at Athens, GA. However, like many refugees from the liberal arts, I moved on to computers. Without word processing, I might never have published anything.

In 2003 I self-published “Discarded Faces,” my first novel, under the name Steve Cross. It’s science fiction. In 2010 a revised version of “Discarded Faces” was published as an ebook by Double Dragon Ebooks, under the name Betty Cross. I don’t go by the name Steve any more. Betty more accurately reflects my gender of choice.

I have two novel-length projects in the works: a sequel to “Discarded Faces,” and a fantasy novel.

When I’m not writing, I like to go shopping (clothes, jewelry, books), visit with my nephews and nieces, surf the Internet, celebrate Jewish religious holidays, and watch the big screen. I’ve trained myself to live without a daily dose of television.

Paul Dellinger

Paul Dellinger sold his first SF story in 1962, while in the service. He later adapted it into a

play performed in 1970 at the Barter Theatre. He has published twenty or so more short stories over the years for magazines and anthologies, co-authored a non-fiction (believe it or not) book on UFOs, written and performed in a twice-a-week radio adventure series for a year, and written uncounted

articles for newspapers and popular culture publications, many of the latter on old-time western (aka “alternate reality”) movies. He and his wife, Maxine, live in Wytheville, Va. They have two grown children.

Tom Doylewww.tomdoylewriter.com

Tom Doyle writes in a spooky turret in Washington , DC . His novelette, The Wizard of Macatawa (Paradox

Magazine #11), received the 2008 WSFA Small Press Award. His stories have appeared in Strange Horizons, Futurismic, Aeon, and Ideomancer. He has recently finished a contemporary fantasy novel. The text and audio of many of his stories are available online at www.tomdoylewriter.com.

Greg Eatroff


Writer Guests (Cont’d)

David Forbeswww.davidforbes.net

David Forbes is the author of the epic fantasy series THE OSSERIAN SAGA, published by HarperCollins, which began with THE AMBER WIZARD in 2006, followed by sequels THE W ORDS OF MAKING and THE COMMANDING STONE. The goal of the books was to write a fantasy series chronicling the rise of monotheism in a polytheistic world and how religious belief canboth unite different social and ethnic groups, as well as be used as a weapon to conquer others. As with most early writing goals, this one didn’t survive much beyond the first draft, and the tattered remnants that remained were drastically changed from the original concepts. Which is maybe a little too much info about this particular sausage making, but Forbes is nothing if not scrupulously honest and direct about his writing, except of course where such scrupulousness might affect him adversely, and then all bets are off. However, the original goals did begin to peek back in to varied degrees in the second and third volumes, so all was not lost.

The Saga also includes a large and varied cast of characters, some unique world building, and, of course, lots of fighting, magic, and an assortment of gargantuan action set pieces where lots of things are destroyed in spectacular ways in order to satisfy the author’s lifelong fascination with explosions, mayhem, and destruction.

The third volume was published in the fall of 2009, after which Forbes switched from large scale fantasy to young adult and urban fantasy novels. Two YA novels are currently being shopped around by his agent. EVERWHEN is about a war between factions of angels arguing over God’s plan for the world and the fifteen-year-old boy caught in the crossfire because he has something both sides want. THE SAPPHIRE EYE concerns a teenage girl who gets caught in the machinations of an immortal empress out to enslave mankind. The teenager has to fend off attacks from demons and undead soldiers while keeping up her grades in high school and coming to terms with the discovery that the guy of her dreams is actually a witch.

Forbes also just handed over to his agent his first urban fantasy novel, THE RUTHLESS DEAD, about a half-angel security consultant who becomes the target of a Dutch wizard and Greek vampire who plan to crack open an alternate dimension known as the Abyss and release unspeakable horrors not only upon this world but all of the Celestial realms as well, including the one we think of as Heaven.

He maintains a website at www.davidforbes.net, where readers can find the usual excerpts of his work, as well as daily updates on topics that include writing, technology, film, entertainment, and anything else that catches his ADD-ish attention.

Larry Hodgeswww.larryhodges.org

Larry Hodges, of Germantown, MD, is an active member of SFWA with over 40 short story sales, over half of them since summer 2008. He’s a graduate of the six-week 2006 Odyssey Writers’ Workshop, the

2007 Orson Scott Card Literary Boot Camp, and the 2008 Taos Toolbox Writers’ Workshop. He’s a full-time writer with three books and over 1200 published articles in over 100 different publications. His best work is often humorous, including his recently completed novel, “Campaign 2100: Rise of the Moderates,” a political dramedy that is now making the rounds at agents on its way to great glory and/or utter obscurity. He is a member of the USA Table Tennis Hall of Fame (Google it!), and once beat someone while using an ice cube as a racket.

Cheralyn Lambeth

Cheralyn Lambeth likes to refer to herself as a “fan who went pro,” crediting her work in the film/TV/entertainment industry to her early love of Star Wars. After a brief stint in the Air Force Reserve, she went on to study drama and Radio/Television/Motion Pictures at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Shortly after graduation, Cheralyn relocated to New York to study at The Juilliard School and earned her first 15 minutes of fame performing Off-Broadway with John Leguizamo in Mambo Mouth. She then moved to Minneapolis to create Muppet costumes for Sesame Street Live (as well as a large purple bunny for the film The Net) and returned to New York a year later to work with Jim Henson Productions on the TV series Dinosaurs! and the film The Muppet Christmas Carol.

After her time at Henson, Cheralyn worked with Paramount Production Services, creating costumes and props for Paramount properties such as the Star Trek Earth Tour, Titanic: The Movie on Tour, and Star Trek: The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton. Some of her other credits include work (both behind and in front of the camera) on The Patriot, the National Park Service film “Manassas: End of Innocence” directed by Star Wars sound specialist Ben Burtt. She was also a principal character in the History Channel docudrama Isaac’s Storm, which premiered in the fall of 2004 and can still occasionally be seen on THC. Her most recent work is on the film Blood Done Sign My Name with Rick Schroeder.

On the fan side of things, Cheralyn is proud to be an active and long-time member of the Fighting 501st Legion of Stormtroopers. She also serves as the voice of the Federation starship Montana in the acclaimed Star Trek fan audio series Star Trek: The Continuing Mission.

Most recently Cheralyn has been expanding her interest in paranormal research, combining that with her theatrical background to produce her first book, Haunted Theaters of the Carolinas, with Schiffer Publishing, due out in 2009. She is currently working on Ghosts of Greater Charlotte (NC) as well as completing a book on puppetry, The Well Dressed Puppet.

Pete Prellwitz

Mark Raineywww.stephenmarkrainey.com

Stephen Mark Rainey is author of the novels DARK SHADOWS: DREAMS OF THE DARK (with Elizabeth Massie), BALAK, THE LEBO COVEN, BLUE DEVIL ISLAND, and THE NIGHTMARE FRONTIER; the short story collections FUGUE DEVIL & OTHER WEIRD HORRORS, THE LAST TRUMPET, LEGENDS OF THE NIGHT, OTHER GODS, and THE GAKI & OTHER HUNGRY SPIRITS. His short fiction has appeared in over 90 magazines and anthologies, including CEMETERY DANCE magazine, INHUMAN magazine, DARK WISDOM magazine, THE BEST OF CEMETERY DANCE, LOVE IN VEIN II, HIGH SEAS CTHULHU, CTHULHU 2012, and many others. In addition, he has written the scripts for three DARK SHADOWS audio dramas—THE PATH OF FATE, CURSE OF THE PHARAOH, and BLOOD DANCE. For ten years, Mark edited DEATHREALM magazine, for which he won several awards for best editor. He has also edited an anthology of stories from the magazine, DEATHREALMS, as well as the anthologies SONG OF CTHULHU and EVERMORE (with James Robert Smith). Mark currently lives in Greensboro, NC. Visit him on the web at www.stephenmarkrainey.com.

Stella Pricewww.stellaandaudra.comStella Price has been a model, tour manager, barrista and a retail slave, but found her calling in the dual job of both writer and graphic designer. Co author of over 18 novels and 15 short stories, Stella writes with her sister and best friend, Audra, who lives in Scotland. They are the authors of the only series ever created about Weresnakes, proving that Snakes can be SSSexy. As a graphic designer, she is a award winning cover artist that has worked with several publishers including Mundania Press, Snuff Books, Loose id, Sourcebooks and Phaze books. You can visit her and her sister at www.stellaandaudra.com



Mark H. Walkerwww.locknloadgame.com

Mark H. Walker is a retired U.S. Navy commander. A veteran electronic

entertainment/IT journalist and board game designer, he has authored or contributed to over 40 IT and game-related books as well as a pair of novels, A Craving for Blood and World at War: Revelations. Additionally, he designed the critically acclaimed board war games Lock ‘n Load and World at War. His company’s website is locknloadgame.com

Steve WhiteSteve White was born in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1946 and served as a Naval Intelligence officer in the

Mediterranean and in the Vietnam War Zone. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia Law School and an associate member of the Virginia Bar.

In addition to the best-selling “Starfire” military science fiction series with David Weber, he has written several popular science fiction adventure novels for Baen. They include the trilogy comprising The Disinherited, Legacy and

Debt of Ages, which combine fast-paced space opera with Arthurian mythology. He has also written the galaxy-spanning adventure Prince of Sunset, and its sequel Emperor of Dawn, the secret-history science fiction novel The PrometheusProject, the high fantasy novel Demon’s Gate, and the time travel adventure Blood of the Heroes. His most recent novel is Saint Antony’s Fire, an alternate-history fantasy set in Elizabethan times.

He is now at work on a new novel in the “Starfire” series, this time in collaboration with Chuck Gannon. Steve works for a legal publishing company in Charlottesville, Virginia. He is married and has three daughters, the youngest of whom he and his wife found and adopted in Russia… but that’s another story.

Leona Wisokerwww.leonawisoker.com

Leona Wisoker is the author of the fantasy novel Secrets of the Sands, Book One of Children of the Desert. Her work is fueled equally by coffee and conviction; she has been known to take over the entire dining room to deconstruct a difficult novel-in-progress. Addicted to eclectic research and reading since childhood, she often chooses reading material alphabetically

rather than by subject or author. This has led her to read about aardvarks, birds, child-warriors, dragons, eggs, faeries, ghosts, horses, and many other random subjects.

Leona Wisoker’s short stories have appeared in Futures: Fire to Fly, Alienskin, and Anotherealm; she has been working with Green Man Review for several years. She has lived in Florida, Connecticut, Oregon, New Hampshire, Las Vegas, Alaska, California, and Virginia; has experienced the alternate realities of Georgia, North Carolina, and Italy; and believes that “home is wherever my coffee cup is filled.”

She currently lives in Virginia with an extraordinarily patient husband and two large dogs.

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Artist GuestsKristy “Illusioner” Gilbertwww.theillusioner.com

Friend, lover .. wait, this isn’t poetry. Illy (rhymes with silly) was born Kristy Gilbert some few years ago and always thought she was a writer. She wrote feverishly through the 80’s during high school. She was an avid fan of Science Fiction in general and action TV shows in particular. Yes, she watched He-Man, the A-Team, GI Joe, Buck Rogers and Battlestar Galactica because she liked them, not just to appease the little brothers! After high school, she went on to become a travel agent, a wife, a mother, an ex-wife and finally discovered the magic of Digital Art in July of 2004. She’d tried Poser the year before but gave up because it didn’t make sense. A good friend took the time to explain the basics and that was the start. Illusioner never looked back.

Nicole Goffwww.ngoff.deviantart.com &www.youtube.com/user/MsNicoleGoff

Nicole was born and raised in Phoenix Arizona’s scorpion ridden desert, but then ventured off into the Navy for a 4 year side track soon after High School. Nicole eventually saw an opportunity to pursue her passion for illustration thru slaving away at art school. She then left the military to become a bona fide Kubie by attending Joe Kubert’s School of Cartooning where she graduated with the Class of 2007. She now works to pay the bills, but draws to further her ambitions in illustration and self-publishing.

Rich Hillard

Brian McCullochwww.mccullochart.com

Denise Parrishwww.deniseparrishdesigns.com

Denise Parrish is an award-winning artist, graphic designer, illustrator, digital designer, and crafter. She has attended both UMass Dartmouth and Salem State College for fine arts with a concentration in Painting. In addition to her art education, she attended University of Phoenix and has received her Bachelors Degree in Business Management. Denise has worked as a professional face painter at all of the Florida Theme

Parks (Disney, Seaworld, and Universal). She was also the co-owner of a mural company. Currently, she spends her days as a Digital Media Developer and Web Designer for Strang Communications, and her nights as a freelance artist.

Beck Seashols (Kramer)www.beckadoodles.com

Beck is an artist, illustrator, cartoonist, author and super cool sketch card artist. She’s written and illustrated a children’s book and recently began drawing the art for a new web comic “Sweeten Village”. She has been a freelance artist for over 10 years and has worked with super awesome companies like: Lucasfilm, Topps, Breygent, 5finity, Cult-Stuff, a variety of rubber stamping companies and private collectors of all things cute and cuddly. She hosts a twice weekly artcast on Ustream where she draws commissions, sketch cards and sexy pinups (with the occasional kitten and lots of glitter!).

Beck also thinks wiener dogs are awesome and cats wish they could be that cool. She also collects children’s books, stuffed animals, freckles and pet hair. And one day, Beck will have a pet Wampa of her very own!

Shawn “Scott” Smithwww.luckycreature.com

Smith is a comic book writer, creature painter and a dabbler in the creative arts. He is also the creator of Peas webcomic, and founded con-news.com in 2007, the leading daily news site devoted to fandom conventions across the country. All of his adventures are documented on his website at www.luckycreature.com.

Travis Surberwww.haintedholler.com

Travis Surber is a self-taught cartoonist and writer from Bassett,Va. In July of 2009 he launched the webcomic Hainted Holler. Despite art that according to one person “looks like you have a severe case of palsy” the strip attracted a small but loyal following.Since it’s launch the strip has gone from 3 to 5 updates a week and morphed from a slice of life bio-comic to include rednecks,biscuit flinging superheroes,and a celebrity hating attack baboon named Randy. In August of 2010 Travis published “Beware The Boon” a collection of the first

200 Hainted Holler strips.

Travis currently lives in Bassett,Va with his wife and 2 cats.

Jessica C. Whitewww.heroesandcriminalspress.com

I’m a printmaker, bookbinder, papermaker, and zinester. I create images with children and animals that attempt to make sense of uncertainties in our world today, similar to the way animals were used in folktales and ancient mythologies. Much of my exploration revolves around good versus evil, right and wrong, justice, and wonder.

I like mosses and ferns, staring out of windows, walking through the woods, ghosts, visiting old cemeteries, antique medicine bottles, and books with pictures. I dislike walking on things I can see through, bare walls, and skipping breakfast. I always check twice to be sure that the mail I put in the box really fell down the chute.

I publish handcrafted books under the imprint Heroes & Criminals Press. You can see my work at www.HeroesAndCriminalsPress.com.

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Mark H. Walkerwww.locknloadgame.com

Mark H. Walker is a retired U.S. Navy commander. A veteran electronic

entertainment/IT journalist and board game designer, he has authored or contributed to over 40 IT and game-related books as well as a pair of novels, A Craving for Blood and World at War: Revelations. Additionally, he designed the critically acclaimed board war games Lock ‘n Load and World at War. His company’s website is locknloadgame.com

Steve WhiteSteve White was born in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1946 and served as a Naval Intelligence officer in the

Mediterranean and in the Vietnam War Zone. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia Law School and an associate member of the Virginia Bar.

In addition to the best-selling “Starfire” military science fiction series with David Weber, he has written several popular science fiction adventure novels for Baen. They include the trilogy comprising The Disinherited, Legacy and

Debt of Ages, which combine fast-paced space opera with Arthurian mythology. He has also written the galaxy-spanning adventure Prince of Sunset, and its sequel Emperor of Dawn, the secret-history science fiction novel The PrometheusProject, the high fantasy novel Demon’s Gate, and the time travel adventure Blood of the Heroes. His most recent novel is Saint Antony’s Fire, an alternate-history fantasy set in Elizabethan times.

He is now at work on a new novel in the “Starfire” series, this time in collaboration with Chuck Gannon. Steve works for a legal publishing company in Charlottesville, Virginia. He is married and has three daughters, the youngest of whom he and his wife found and adopted in Russia… but that’s another story.

Leona Wisokerwww.leonawisoker.com

Leona Wisoker is the author of the fantasy novel Secrets of the Sands, Book One of Children of the Desert. Her work is fueled equally by coffee and conviction; she has been known to take over the entire dining room to deconstruct a difficult novel-in-progress. Addicted to eclectic research and reading since childhood, she often chooses reading material alphabetically

rather than by subject or author. This has led her to read about aardvarks, birds, child-warriors, dragons, eggs, faeries, ghosts, horses, and many other random subjects.

Leona Wisoker’s short stories have appeared in Futures: Fire to Fly, Alienskin, and Anotherealm; she has been working with Green Man Review for several years. She has lived in Florida, Connecticut, Oregon, New Hampshire, Las Vegas, Alaska, California, and Virginia; has experienced the alternate realities of Georgia, North Carolina, and Italy; and believes that “home is wherever my coffee cup is filled.”

She currently lives in Virginia with an extraordinarily patient husband and two large dogs.


Artist Alley Info & Hours

This is the place where you can meet and greet some of the attending Artists. Many of them will be selling original art, sketches, prints, and many other beautiful items. So stop by, purchase an item or two, or three! You can even commission* them too!

*Commissions are offered by the Artists individually, it is their right to accept or refuse any commissions at the convention.*

Friday - 12:00PM - 9:00PM Saturday - 12:00PM - 9:00PM Sunday - 12:00PM - 4:00PM

Art Show & Auction InformationWhen Is The Art Show Open?

Friday, March 4th - 1:00PM to 8:00PM• Saturday, March 5th - 10:00AM to 8:00PM• Sunday, March 6th - 11:00AM to 12:00PM•

The Art Show will be closed during the Live Auction on Sunday, and re-open immediately after the auction to allow all winning bidders to purchase and pick up their won item(s).

How Do I Bid?Taped near each artwork is a piece of paper. This is the bid sheet. It is usually located below or beside the artwork that it is associated with. The bid sheet lists the Artist, Title of the piece, the minimum bid for the piece, and a place for you to write your bid amount and badge number.

Why is that line highlighted?Saturday evening, all bid sheets will be marked with a yellow line (highlighted). This highlighted line will indicate the last bid on the piece at the close of the Art Show on Saturday. Additional bids may be made after the highlight mark has been made on Sunday. So please feel free to continue bidding on that special piece your have your heart set on!

What items will go to Auction?Any artwork or items in the Art Show that have two (2) or more bids will go to the Live Auction on Sunday. If you are the only person to have bid on the piece by the close of the Art Show on Sunday before the Live Auction, you are the winner of that piece with the bid amount listed. You will be able to purchase your item(s) after the Live Auction on Sunday during the designated pick-up time for all other winning bids. If a piece is not bid on, it will not go to Auction. So if you want it, Bid on it!

"Bid Watch" sheets will be available in the Art Show for you to write down the pieces that you've bid on to help you keep track, and also make it easier when picking up those items you've won.

No Artwork may be sold until after the Live Auction on Sunday. No exceptions.How does the Live Auction work?

There will only be one live auction/sale. As noted above, any piece with two (2) or more bids will go to auction. All pieces going to auction will begin with the highest bid listed on the bid sheet. All art must be paid for and picked up immediately following the auction. This includes pieces that had a single bid, and did not go to the live auction.

Any Artwork not picked up by 4:00PM on Sunday will go back to the Artist.How do I purchase my won item(s)?

This year the process is a bit different...

After the Live Auction is over, both sets of doors of the Art room will open. One door will be for "Receipt Write-up" and one • for "Delivery" At the "Write-up" door, tell the staff which pieces you're there to purchase or hand over the 'Bid Watch' sheet, or the 'Winning • Bid' slip(s) from the Live auction. The Staff will write up the receipt of your purchase(s), and the total amount due.Take this receipt to the Registration area to complete your purchase. Cash, Check, and Credit Card (+3% charge fee) are • accepted. Your receipt will then have a special "paid" mark on it once your transaction is completeTake the "paid" receipt back to the Art room to the "Delivery" doors, and hand the receipt to the Staff. Once payment is • verified, the Artwork is ready to go to it's new home.


Scholarship Auction Info

Boy, have we got a lot of great items for you all this year!

So many wonderful items, graciously supplied by our wonderful Dealers and Contributors...And it's all to benefit the Scholarship Funds, helping us make a difference in the community for the very special winners of the SheVaCon Scholarship Funds.

Silent-bidding is set to begin as soon as the items are on display Friday in the glass office of the hotel lobby.

Join us on Sunday at 11:00AM for the Live Auction and be sure to get those bids in on those items that we know you just won't be able to resist!

Blair Grimm Memorial Writer's Scholarship Winner!

We would like to congratulate Kelsey Tripp of William Byrd High School on Winning the SheVaCon 19 Blair Grimm Writer's Scholarship, for her entry of "The Gift."


10 YearsLater...

StrongerThan Ever.

This piece was created by Andy Simmons, in memory of all of those Every Day Heroes that were lost, but also for all of those that are still with us. We Honor them all for their services, bravery, and all that they give each

and every day.

Be sure to attend the Scholarship Auction on Sunday for a chance to bid on this unique and thoughtful

piece of artwork.

All proceeds will be going to the Scholarship Funds

by Andy Simmons


The 501st Legion

The 501st Legion of Imperial Stormtroopers is a Star Wars fan club celebrating the movies using costumes and props, particularly those of the Imperial

characters and the other villains of the Star

Wars saga. The Legion’s members construct their own

movie-quality costumes and props and wear them to charity and community events, parades, science fiction conventions and to other occasions where their portrayal of the characters might add fun, assist fund-raising, or thrill the children and other spectators present.

The 501st Legion is the world’s premier Star Wars costuming group. No matter where you live, chances are that the 501st presence can be felt. Spanning all 50 U.S. States, and over 21 countries worldwide, we are quickly dominating the planet.

The Rebel Legion

The Rebel Legion is an international Star Wars costuming organization

created by, of and for people interested in

recreating costumes from the Star Wars mythos - Jedi, Rebel Pilots, Troopers, Princesses and even

Wookiees ... we’ve got them all.

We are the Good Guys!

Besides creating and wearing our “Good Guy” costumes, our worldwide membership often chooses to give back to their communities through costumed volunteer activities.

Members of the Rebel Legion march in parades, help raise funds for charity, appear at conventions, visit children’s hospitals, support educational and science centers, as well as a wide variety of other events. We can usually be found posing for pictures and providing “meet-and-greets” for event guests, escorting VIPs, and especially interacting with kids by bringing their action figures to life.

Much like the Rebellion in the Star Wars movies, an alliance of rebel costumers first appeared in 2000; responding to the 501st Stormtrooper Legion (i.e. the “Bad Guy” costumes) and choosing instead to celebrate the heroes of the Star Wars saga. Although founded in the United States, the Legion has grown to become the international organization it is today, encompassing nations worldwide and becoming the premier Rebel costuming group in the Star Wars community.

The Colonial Marines

The United States Colonial Marines is America’s interstellar force-in-readiness. This role, distinct from that of the US army stems from the country’s position as a

starfaring, colonising power and its leading role within the structure of the united America’s.

Though the term ‘marine’ has it’s roots in describing a soldier who fought from ships at sea, in the modern era it has become synonymous with those elite forces of soldiers who are always ready to fight, regardless of their nation’s readiness for war, and who are capable of operating far from their home soil.

The colonial marine corps has a dual responsibility. First, to serve on land, on sea, in air and in space; second, to exploit the advantages of readiness and interstellar deployment capability.

R2 Builders

We are very excited to announce that once again the members of R2DC, The Washington D.C. Metro Area R2-D2 Builders Club, will be joining us at

SheVaCon 19!

Who of us as kids didn’t want our very own real R2D2? These pieces of machinery are amazing! Mingle with the droids and their

builders and find out how to build your own.

Mandalorian Mercs

The Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club is the world’s premier custom Mandalorian costume organization.

With 20 chapters in 7 countries around the world, members of Mercs take part in a wide range of activites, including local and international conventions, charity events, and fan gatherings. Founded in March 2007, the Mercs grew rapidly from a core of 5 members to now over 200 across the globe.

The goal of Mandalorian Mercs is to provide a nexus

for Mandalorian costumers, giving them a collective identity and representation within the Star Wars costuming community. We are passionate about the armor we wear, anduse it not only to promote the Star Wars universe, but also to explore the evolution and implementation of the Mandalorian costume as it appeared in film and print.

Though Boba Fett was the ‘first’ Mandalorian, he certainly wasn’t the only one, and as the world of Star Wars grows and defines itself, so too does the Mandalorian costume and culture. We are unique among Star Wars fan groups in that our chosen allows for your imagination to be let loose through costuming.

Mandalorian Mercs also maintains its own charity fund called the “Help a Verd’ika Fund”. Each year Mercs members collect money through charity events and celebrity raffles, and then use these funds to provide presents for children who normally would not receive gifts during Christmas. Mandalorians in Star Wars take

great pride in their local communities and families, and Mandalorian Mercs carry on that same tradition.

River City Fanboys

River City Fanboys is a forum dedicated to fans of various elements of geek culture (e.g. sci-fi,

fantasy, comics, video games, costuming, etc.) in the Richmond and Greater Richmond areas.

With over 1000 topics and over 100 members, River City

Fanboys is truly Richmond, Virginia’s premier fanboy (and girl) forum.

SG-9 (Stargate)

We’re a Stargate fan group headquartered in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia;

though our membership encompasses the states

of Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

It’s members share an avid interest in

science fiction (Star Trek, Star Wars, Babylon

5, Battlestar Galactica, Highlander, Robotech, etc

in addition to SG-1 and Atlantis) along with costuming and prop building. We’re affiliated with SciFiHero.net (General Science Fiction) as well as to bring fans of various franchises just a little closer together. In terms of the Stargate universe, SG-9 is a dual purpose team based at the Beta Site. Like the Alpha Site before it, the Beta Site was originally established as a possible refuge should the Earth be overrun by it’s offworld enemies. Later on, as other offworld bases were established, the Beta Site began to concentrate on the training of offworld personnel.

SG-9 serves as a group of veteran trainers in charge of modling new recruits into efficient SG personnel. Additionally, SG-9 is classiied as a ‘troubleshooting’ team, tasked with taking on and taking out specific threats or dealing with smaller scale situations that may arise. SG-9’s concentration so far has been on thwarting the efforts of the Lucian Alliance throughout the galaxy. To aid the team in this mission, as well as provide vital protection for the Beta Site, the IOA has seen fit to permanently assign the newly commissioned Battlecruiser Consitution and the 901st Space Fighter Squadron to the Beta Site. All in all, this makes the Beta Site a powerful fortification of Earth’s rising prominence in galactic affairs.

Fan Groups

Want to learn more about the Fan Groups? Check out their discussion

panels & demo's!

Check page 21 for more details

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Fan Groups (Cont’d)

Carolina Ghostbusters

Are you troubled by strange noises in the night? Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic? Have you or your family ever seen a spook, specter, or ghost?

If the answer is yes, then don’t wait another minute!

Call the professionals! (704) 718-7146

We are not only a fun and beloved group that adds spirit (no pun intended) to any event, we are a terrific advertising tool for your business or organization.

The Carolina Ghostbusters is a group of paranormal investigators who keep the Carolinas safe from spooks, specters, ghosts, spirits, ghouls, and the occasional demon. Experts in paranormal phenomena, the Carolina Ghostbusters travel around in their Ectomobile, a custom vehicle equipped with a wide array of Ghostbusting equipment, including radar, sensor mics, infrared, a satellite microwave up-link, a vast array of warning lights, and an unmistakable siren. When they’re not busting some heads, in a spiritual sense, they enjoy meeting with their fans at charity events, parades, parties, weddings, and other social functions. The Carolina Ghostbusters are available for private events as well as public appearances. Contact them through their website at www.CarolinaGhostbusters.com for more information.

COMARR

COMARR is a medieval recreation group based in Waynesboro Virginina. We are interested in re-creating the middle ages from 850-1650 as they should have been not as they actually were. We recreate medieval combat, archery, arts and sciences, and other parts of the Middle Ages.

I.K.V. DevastatorIn 2008, the Devastator was refounded by Karhel epetai-Trekkan to serve as an example of the Klingon way of life to the rest of the galaxy. Having concluded it’s second full year of continued service, the IKV Devastator is setting forth once again to conquer Star Trek fandom and bring glory to the Empire and entertainment to Trek fans e v e r y w h e r e . Currently we have members all throughout Virginia and North Carolina.

U.S.S. BonaventureThe Captain and Crew of the USS Bonaventure welcome you aboard and invite you to join us on our ongoing mission: to explore strange, new worlds; to seek out new life and new civilizations; to go where no one has gone before.... and to celebrate all things Star Trek!

The USS Bonaventure, NCC-102-A, is the Triad, North Carolina chapter of STARFLEET International, the International Star Trek Fan Association. Located in the north central Piedmont area of North Carolina, the Bonaventure is a Star Trek Fan Group that is dedicated to promoting the ideals of the Trek universe and offering our members a variety of ways to explore that universe with other fans.

The USS Bonaventure is a meeting chapter that gathers on every second Saturday of the month within the Triad area of North Carolina. While most of our members are from the Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem area, we also have members in other areas of the country and we enjoy a lively correspondence with members and “Friends of the Bonny-V” throughout Trek and Sci-Fi Fandom.

Even though we host meetings to “Talk Trek and Sci-Fi” and socialize, we also have regular group trips to attractions, museums, conventions and other events of fan interest. In addition to our social activities, the Bonaventure has a tradition of supporting various local charities, such as Urban Ministries and the Red Cross, and we encourage our members to get involved with their communities.

CPRIThe Center for Paranormal Investigation

Established May 15th, 2000.

The Center for Paranormal Research and Investigation** is a non-profit organization based

outside of Richmond,VA. They conduct investigations into the paranormal in a non-metaphysical manner. One of their main goals is to seek out allegedly “haunted locations”* and to assist those who are experiencing problems with the paranormal. CPRI then looks for authentic evidence of the paranormal and try to determine if the location is haunted*. They are seeking genuine evidence and are careful about the presentation of this evidence... insuring that it is legitimate, researched and analyzed before being presented to the general public.

They use strict SCIENTIFIC methods to obtain TANGIBLE evidence - Evidence that leaves no doubt about its origin, cause and effect. Evidence that will be reproducible under controlled testing conditions. (Example - If a ghost is residing in a home and is able to be clearly picked up by videotape, then it should be able to be clearly picked up upon testing replication.)

They are skeptics and not debunkers - skeptic means to question and debunk means to expose while ridiculing.

They are committed to proposing new theories regarding the paranormal that will be reproducible within a laboratory environment.

The credibility of the group is maintained above all else as they do not work with psychics or conduct investigations using metaphysical methods. They are not “Ghost Busters”, but when a case does prove to be genuine, assistance through other channels may be provided at the location owner’s request.

In addition, they do not claim to be experts in the paranormal, as no experts exist when it comes to the supernatural, no matter what anyone may claim or who may claim to be one. They are instead working to present an image of competent researchers who are collecting the most authentic empirical evidence possible. Investigations conducted under the auspices of CPRI are always held to the standards of the group and are conducted with integrity, honesty and with discretion.

CPRI is also different from other ghost hunting organizations because we are a tangible society, not just an internet mailing list. They are a real group with active members and investigators. CPRI members come from a variety of professional backgrounds including law enforcement, military, education, psychology, medicine, engineering and computer science that provide critical skills that can be applied to investigations.

They also seek to educate the public about paranormal phenomena by sharing our research findings through our website, monthly newsletter and presentations at professional meetings and conferences. CPRI seeks to engage the public in a variety of ways and on a variety of fronts.

CPRI is a member of the TAPS family of paranormal research organizations. The organization has had cases and members showcased on Syfy’s Ghosthunters and the Discovery Channel’s “A Haunting”. The director, Bobbie Atristain has also published a book on paranormal research entitled “Haunted People, Haunted Minds”.

ESPEastern States ParanormalAll of the members of E.S.P. are dedicated to the research and study of the paranormal. Our group p r o m i s e s c o m p l e t e professionalism along with c o m p l e t e compassion and sensitivity to all investigations. When a case involves children our intention is to investigate and get you answers to your problems A S A P. E.S.P. is dedicated to debunking and/or proving the presence of any paranormal activity you may be experiencing.

We have investigated many private homes and have had the pleasure of the Soldiers and Sailors war memorial theater in Beckley W.Va. And also investigated the St. Albans sanatorium in Radford Va. so many times we have lost count. E.S.P. has also given a large amount of our time to the preservation and restoration of the old St. Albans buildings. It is something very near and dear to out hearts.


Fan Groups (Cont’d)Wizengamot QuidditchThe Wizengamot is the official Quidditch team of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, V i r g i n i a . Q u i d d i t c h o r i g i n a t e d as a magical sport, played by wizards in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Muggle Quidditch is played on ( n o n - f l y i n g ) broomsticks.

Active since Spring 2008, the Wizengamot is the first established team in Virginia. There are over 30 active team members. The Wizengamot have played in matches all over the state, and in the Intercollegiate Quidditch Association’s Quidditch World Cup for two years running. The VCU Wizengamot is also a member of the VQL, the Virginia Quidditch League, which organizes all matches in Virginia.


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Programming Highlights Friday

Meet Virginia Hey! (11:00AM)

Zombie Challenge with Spat! (1:00PM)

Meet Peter Beagle! (4:00PM)

Screen-writing and Film Making with Jim O'Rear. (5:00PM)

Break Into The Biz with Matt Busch (6:00PM)

Jennifer Teeter (Musical Performance)(6:00PM)

Opening Ceremonies (8:00PM)

White Plectrum (Musical Performance)(9:00PM)

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (10:00PM)

Kill Doctor Lucky! (10:00PM)

Jennifer Teeter (Musical Performance)(11:00PM)

Saturday

Midnight String (12:00AM)

What's New in the World of Dinosaurs - Dr. Thomas Holtz, Jr. (10:00AM)

Meet The 501st & Armor Panel - The 501st Legion (11:00AM)

Belly Dancing (10:00AM)

How to Draw 'Adorkableness' with Beck Seashols & Denise Parrish (11:00AM)

Beginners Guide to Sword Buying (11:00AM)

We Are The Heroes - Rebel Legion (1:00PM)

Climate Change: Unspoken Consequence Steampunk with Dr. Thomas R. Holtz (1:00PM)

KO Self Defense - Samurai Dan & Jillian (Females Only) (1:00PM)

Invading the Galaxy - Mandalorian Mercs (2:00PM)

Q&A with Virginia Hey (3:00PM)

Costuming Etiquette (3:00PM)

Peter Beagle Q&A Session (4:00PM)

Life in Darwin's Universe - Dr. Thomas R. Holtz (4:00PM)

Acting and Stuntman Q&A with Jim O'Rear (5:00PM)

Samurai Comedy Routine with Samurai

Dan & Jillian (6:00PM)

Costume Contest (8:00PM)

Kill Doctor Lucky! (10:00PM)

Jennifer Teeter (Musical Performance) (11:00PM)

Pin-Up Photography (11:00PM)

The Art of Burlesque Dancing (12:00AM)

Sunday

Meditation with Virginia Hey (9:00AM)

Iron Artist (10:00AM)

Been There Done That (costuming) (10:00AM)

Charity Auction (11:00AM)

Room 1138 Redux - River City Fanboys (11:00AM)

Jennifer Teeter (Musical Performance) (12:00PM)

The Proton Pack is Not a Toy - Carolina Ghostbusters (1:00PM)

Art Auction (1:30PM)

(Please see the Programming Summaries for more information on some of the panels listed above)

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Programming Summaries

Break Into The Biz: Join Star Wars artist Matt Busch for an intimate get-together as he covers all the tricks of the trade. Not only will Matt talk shop about creating dynamic illustrations, but how to break into the industry of comics and pop culture as well. Matt will share adventures and give unique insight into how you can make your own dreams of working for your favorite publisher or Hollywood property come true. Matt will also show some entertaining videos and have prizes for those with great questions! (M. Busch)

Comic Art in the Digital Age: Learn how the comic industry has evolved and what has changed since computers have been introduced to the creative process. (R. Hillard)

From Life to Art: Come and join in on the fun with a step-by-step process of creating mind-blowing photo-realistic paintings and portraits. (B. McCulloch)

How to Draw ‘Adorkableness’: Kids bring your parents and learn how to draw cute cartoons and cuddly friends... in other words ‘Adorkable’ characters. Bring your own supplies or use supplies that are provided. (Children must be accompanied by an Adult) (B. Seashols, D. Parrish)

Iron Artist: Most are familiar with the Iron Chef concept... but what if it were swapped out for Artists instead of Chef’s? Come and check out the amazing creations created LIVE once the Artists receive their “secret ingredient.” (B. Seashols, T. Surber, S. Smith)

Letterpress Printing: Come see a demonstration of letterpress printing as Jessica White of Heroes & Criminals Press prints on a Kelsey Press from the turn of the 20th century. All attendees will also get a special souvenir print to take home. (J. White, S. Smith)

Making 3-D Art Your Own: Taking readily available 3-D models and learning how to make them uniquely your own. (K. Gilbert)

Poser 10 Basics: Learn how to compose a scene, conform clothing, add lighting and composite your scene in Poser 10 3-D software. (K. Gilbert)

Web Comics... Past, Present, and Future: Explore the history of comic strips and how they have evolved, and the future of web comics. (T. Surber)

The Wonderful World of Sketch Cards: See exactly how those little masterpieces are created with live & video demo’s, learn about the companies who hire the artists and produce the cards, and everything else in between. Also a Q&A session. (N. Goff, B. Seashols, D. Parrish, M. Busch)

There is a Line - Handling Potentially Offensive Topics in Creative Pursuits: Examine and discuss how different Artists and Authors in varying styles and genre’s deal with touchy subjects; also how and/or why they censor themselves when they create their work. (T. Surber, D. Forbes, P. Prellwitz)

A Real Thrill Ride: We have seen ads describing movies this way. In what sense is it true, and how can fiction be written to feel like a thrill ride? Is there a common psychology to roller coasters and stories? (D. Forbes, N. Brauer, L. Wisoker, D. Bartell, P. Prellwitz)

Breaking the Myth - Writing Has No Rules: Since we are an educational convention this would be a panel about how the rules of writing that are learned in school are not always concrete. A subject can be anything, it can be written any way. (L. Wisoker, D. Bartell, P. Prellwitz)

Iron Writer: Four Writers, with five guests per writer will be given a theme and then work with the guests to create a story. Each person in the group will spend a few minutes writing, and then pass it on to the next person. At the end, all of the stories will be given to the Host, a typed version of the story will be given to all persons in the group, and the original copy will be auctioned off in the Charity Auction. (N. Brauer, G. Eatroff, M. Walker, P. Prellwitz)

Has Sci-fi Been Overcome by Events?: We are immersed in what was the future, and many devices of SF are now toys to us. Does SF ignore the future that is already here? Has SF been rendered impotent by reality? If so, what can reignite it? What might SF be like in the future? (D. Forbes, S. White, P. Dellinger, T. Doyle, D. Bartell, P. Prellwitz, P. Bullock)

Podcasting what is it?: Join us in a full discussion all about podcasting, what it is, and what goes into creating a podcast. (P. Bullock)

Science Fiction Before Star Trek: Referring to written Sci-fi from the early magazines and some of the book classics — a history of the genre. (D. Forbes, G. Eatroff, P. Dellinger, T. Doyle, E. Corvidae)

Science vs. Pseudoscience: Discuss the differences of the two, and the distinguishing facts, theories, and concepts. (D. Forbes, S. White, T. Doyle)

So you want to e-publish: Learn all about the e-Publishing industry, and how you can e-Publish your own stories and novels. (N. Brauer, M. Walker, E. Corvidae, P. Bullock)

Ten Great Moments in Science Fiction: The panelists will each be picking some of the greatest moments in Sci-fi, and the audience will also be offering their choices. These picks can be anything from publications, classic

books and novels, classic films and TV shows, changes in technology, or even historical or current events that have impacted or been impacted by Science fiction. (D. Forbes, M. Walker, P. Dellinger, D. Bartell, P. Prellwitz, P. Bullock)

Alternate History: Join in on the discussion of alternate histories within the sci-fi and fantasy realms. (S. J. White, G. Eatroff)

Game Fiction: Explore the worlds and universes within gaming, and what it takes to create them. (M. Walker)

How to Sell Your Short Stories: Ever wanted to sell a story that you've written, but just didn't know where to start? If so, join in as learn tips on how you can do just that. (P. Bullock)

Book Marketing in the eBook Age: With the rise in popularity of eBooks, how can you market yourself effectively? Discuss all of the options available now, and how they can help you along your way. (N. Brauer)

World Building in a Fantasy Genre: Where do you start first? What elements are most important? Explore the building blocks of creating a new fictional world from the ground up. (L. Wisoker)

Summers in Oz: Examining the life and writings of L. Frank Baum, best known for writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; and his stay in Macatawa, MI and the connections between them, and their continued meaning and impact upon the world creating business. (T. Doyle)

501st Legion

Meet the 501st: “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...” Or more accurately, 14 years ago in South Carolina, two guys bought fan made Stormtrooper armor off the Internet. One of them took it a step further and turned it into the largest Star Wars costuming organization on the planet. The 501st Legion is known for their amazingly detailed costumes, their tireless charity work, and as Lucasfilm's preferred Imperial costuming group. Find out who we are and how to join. “It is your destiny!”

Amour de Armor: Armored Troopers of the OT and PT - Join the 501st and learn about the various incarnations of the armored stormtrooper costumes as seen in the Original Trilogy from the clean stormtrooper, to the dirty sandtrooper, from the cold weather gear of the snowtrooper, to the riding gear of the biker scout. Then learn about the various incarnations of the armored clone costumes as seen in the prequels and extended universe.

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Programming Summaries (Cont'd)Colonial Marines

Aliens have invaded Shevacon: Come to our panel and see how the brave men and women of the United States Colonial Marines will respond to this threat. You will see a collection of uniforms, weapons and other equipment the USCM have to respond to this threat.

Carolina Ghostbusters

The Proton Pack Is Not a Toy: Ghostbusters Prop-building - Being a Ghostbuster is far more demanding and in-depth than most people realize. In the panel, we’ll take a look at the ins and outs of everything you need to be a Ghostbuster. We’ll answer questions and give advice and pointers about the biggest and most in-depth prop build out there, the Proton Pack. We’ll provide links to equipment plans and talk shop on what you need to know that fan-made plans don’t tell you, a run-down on creating on-site effects for your ghost trap, and discussion about how to handle questions in the field like, “What is that hose on your uniform for?” In addition, we’ll cover the basics like proper uniforms, patches, and certain pieces of equipment along with low-cost places to find them.

Don’t Worry, I Found the Car: Building your own Ectomobile - Ecto-1 is the most recognizable movie vehicle with the least amount of screen time in cinema history. Want to build your own but don’t know where to start? Want to find that elusive ’59 Cadillac? (We’ve got some bad news on that search.) We’ll talk about the parts of the car, both inside and out, and where to find them or how to fabricate them, where to pick up the proper emergency and warning lights and equipment and the legality of such, and where to find the “growler” siren.

Wizengamot

Quidditch isn’t just for wizards!: Muggle Quidditch is one of the fastest growing sports in America. Come learn how to play Harry Potter’s favorite sport with the Virginia Commonwealth University Wizengamot! We provide the brooms and equipment, just show up and be ready to play! A note: close-toed shoes recommended.

Curious about Quidditch - the wizarding world’s most popular sport?: Come learn the official rules of the Intercollegiate Quidditch Association with the VCU Wizengamot, one of the oldest teams in Virginia. We bring the brooms and equipment, all you need to participate is a pair of close-toed shoes (recommended).

SG-9 - Stargate

Meet SG-9: Stargate has been one of the longest running Science Fiction Series on television, with SG1, Atlantis and Stargate Universe. Come talk to the local Stargate group, SG-9! Talk about your favorite episodes/characters/villains, and exactly what it takes to have your own Stargate uniform!

Stargate through the Seasons: This is the panel where you can talk about all Stargate and Stargate related things. Tired of what Sy Fy is doing? Come talk. Everything you wanted to know, but were afraid to ask!

Rebel Legion

Meet the Rebel Legion: We Are the Heroes – Join the Fight - Have you ever dreamt of piloting your X-Wing down the Death Star trench and making that “One in a Million” shot? Wondered, who really shot first? Why you should “let the wookiee win”? Even what is Blue Milk? Those questions can be answered by official costuming members of the Rebel Legion. Jedi, Pilots, Troopers, Smugglers and yes, even Wookiees will be in attendance to answer those burning questions, as well as inform you about the varying costumes, how to join the Rebel Legion and why we are the foremost International Star Wars Costuming Organization for the “Good Guy” costumes, recognized by Lucas himself.

Delving into the costumes of the Rebel Legion: Thinking of costuming as one of your favorite Star Wars good guys, albeit, Luke, Han, Obi Wan, or even Chewie. Or do you want to go more generic like the Rebel Troopers, Pilots or Jedi.

Learn about what it takes to get yourself setup in one of these costumes. From research & resources, to acquiring the necessary materials and tools required. We can show you why the local hardware store or fabric outlet is a haven for costumers. Meet some of the Rebel Legion as they show you their build progress and tools, and then be able to see the end result of all their hard work in the finished costume.

I.K.V. Devastator

Creating Klingon (and other) prosthetics on a budget: Join the Command Staff of the IKV Devastator as we discuss and demonstrate methods for creating Klingon headpieces and other prosthetics on a tight budget. We will demonstrate our methods by creating headpieces for a few participants at random.

Becoming Klingon: The Command Staff of the IKV Devastator will review all the steps in becoming a Klingon, from costuming and props to understanding Klingon culture and ceremonies.

River City Fanboys

Room 1138: Late 1970's early 80's cinema created a unique environment for classic Sci-Fi films. Where are it's roots and how do Star Wars, Alien, The Empire Strikes Back and Blade Runner all relate to one another.

Room 1138 Redux: Issues with the Star Wars prequels and how the prequels might have been written differently to eliminate plot holes or coincidence using historical scripts and thrown away ideas from Lucas himself.

Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films Discussion: Upcoming Sci-Fi/fantasy films people on RCFb are looking forward to seeing in 2011 including, Panzer 88, Super 8, Skyline, Cowboys vs Aliens and more.

Mandalorian Mercs

Mandalorian Armor 101: Ever wonder how much goes into making those awesome sets of Mandalorian armor? Thought about having your own set of armor but don't know where to start? We'll discuss the different type and styles of Mandalorian armor, as well as the most common materials used to produce it. We'll go over techniques of armor making, discuss tips and tricks, as well as have hands-on time with different pieces of armor made from different materials.

Mandalorian Mercs: Invading the Galaxy: Mandalorian Mercs is one of the largest Star Wars costume groups in the world. Learn the history behind the group, what makes it different from other Star Wars costume groups, and what it takes to join up.

U.S.S. Bonaventure

My Favorite Vulcan…er, Andorian? Borg?!: The Aliens of the STAR TREK Universe - The Star Trek universe is replete with many fascinating and unusual alien life-forms. From Vulcans and Klingons, to Talaxians and Vorta, the writers of each incarnation of Gene Roddenberry’s sci-fi opus have populated the galaxy with memorable and intriguing species that have helped audiences explore that most basic of questions: what does it mean to be human? Come on a journey with STARFLEET and discover some of these new civilizations for yourself during a roundtable discussion with your fellow Star Trek fans! Ask yourself this question: If I could be any alien from Star Trek, what alien would I be? The answer you give may help you understand a little more about yourself!

Star Trek Costuming 101: Welcome to a roundtable discussion with your fellow Star Trek fans about the ins and outs of Trek costuming. Have you always wanted your own Wrath of Khan style Federation Uniform or Next Gen tunic? How about Klingon armor or Borg implants? What’s better: store bought, professional made or Do-it-Yourself? Where can you find what you need? Join members of regional Star Trek fan groups like the USS Bonaventure who have been where you are today for some hints and help completing your Trek ensemble. If you’ve got your own experiences putting together a costume, and are willing to share your story, please feel free to come and join in. Maybe your ideas can help other fans’ costuming dreams come true!

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R2DC - R2 Builders

Building Best Practices - Tips and Tricks: Advice from experienced builders on constructing your Astromech droid! Nuts,bolts, wires and all! Including a weathering demo showing how to make your droid look like it's been through a few battles.

Budget Droid Building: How R2-D2 can be yours for less than $1000 and more than a little elbow grease.

Steampunk Translation

Intro to Steampunk: Steampunk reaches new levels of popularity each year, only limited by the boundaries of imagination and creativity. Set within the Victorian Era and employing the elegance of gadgetry, gears and the ether-powered mechanical, Steampunk visionaries transport classic character archetypes and even popular Sci Fi and Fantasty icons with amazing and compelling results. Panelists discuss what makes a costume, prop, or other visualization "Steampunk" and share their experiences in this clockwork genre.

Archetypes and Icons: Steampunk visionaries draw from a bevy of resources when creating their own versions of classic archetypes. Additionally, there has grown a trend to "steampunk" favorite Sci-Fi and Fantasy icons. From the X-Men to Star Wars to Aliens, classic characters are being transported into a Steampunk world with amazing and compelling results. Panelists discuss their interpretations of how to create a steampunk look from either approach and share their experiences in bringing both character typifications and popular movie icons into the world of Steampunk.

The Center for Paranormal Research and Investigation (CPRI)

Meet CPRI - Have you ever seen a ghost? Do you have a qustion about something in the paranormal field? Ever wonder what kind of folks chase after spirits? Come out and meet the members of the Center for Paranormal Research and Investigation (CPRI). CPRI is one of Virginia's oldest and most well established paranormal research organizations and a long standing members of the the TAPS network. Their members are at the forfront of the paranormal research community having helped pioneer new theories and research methods. CPRI members and cases have been spotlighted on episodes of Syfy Channel's "Ghosthunters" as well as the Discovery Channel series "A Haunting".

Ghosthunting 101 - Interested in ghosts and all things paranormal? Ever wondered how

it's done? Spent a session with the team of paranormal investigators from the Center for Paranormal Research and Investigation (CPRI). This panel focuses on exactly how CPRI investigates reports of alleged hauntings, the equipment, methods of documentation, as well as the latest theories in paranormal research. Learn what goes into investigating a haunted location from the experienced CPRI team. Eastern States Paranormal (ESP)

Things associated with a haunting and the different types of hauntings: We have found in our time in the paranormal field that there are some common denominators when investigating alleged haunted properties. Learn the seven things we have found that can intensify the activity at an allegedly haunted site as we discuss the difference in an intelligent and residual haunting.

Conducting a successful EVP session and useful hints for still pictures: There are so many things to consider to insure your EVP session is not contaminated. You need to knowabout "tagging" your recorder. How weather conditions can interfere with or enhance an EVP session. Learn when and where to conduct your session to who should or should not attend and which equipment can be used in each situation. And how to take pictures during an investigation. Not only can the weather can affect your pictures, but if you are not careful you and/or your investigators can have negative effects on your pictures as well.

Ghost Hunting equipment: What's the purpose of an EMF ( electro magnetic field ) meter and how and when to use it? Why it is important to have someone on your team familiar with plumbing, electrical and HVAC? Come learn the pros and cons of using RCA cable with BNC connectors Vs. using Cat 5 cable, using the full spectrum and infrared cameras, K-2 meters, laser grids, digital thermometers, and motion detectors.

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog: "I'm Dr. Horrible. I have a PhD in Horrible-ness." Alright, it's time to go grab those 'Horrible' costumes, be ready to sing and dance, and get in on the fun as we run a screening of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog - ala 'Rocky Horror' style!

Kill Doctor Lucky!: Why do all mystery games start just after the fun is over? Welcome to J. Robert Lucky's Mansion, a sprawling country estate full of unusual weapons, good hiding places, and craven killers. Killers like you! The Object? Kill Doctor Lucky. Find a weapon, track the old man down, and take him out. The

obstacles? For one thing, all of your friends would rather do it first. For another, Doctor Lucky is aptly named.

You would think after being stabbed, hung, poisoned, and poked in the eye, the old Doctor would just lie down and accept his fate. But he's got more lives than Rasputin, and an uncanny knack for dodging your best traps. Stick to it, Persevere. The Doctor's luck won't last forever. Before the night is over, someone is going to Kill Doctor Lucky. Would you rather it was you? Muhahahaha!

Speed Dating: Looking for your Deanna Troi, or Princess Leia? Or are you searching for your Commander Riker, or Han Solo? While we can't guarantee you'll find your Imzadi, we can promise a fun time for all! So be sure to sign up at the Registration desk to participate in this event!

Programming Summaries (Cont'd)

Paranormal Programming

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Interactive Programming

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Dealers & Exhibitors B&D Comics

Crystal Cottage

Custom Creation Trinkets

Double Dragon

Dragon's Hoard

Elaine Corvidae

Frank’s Cool Stuff

Ginney Lee Creations

Gothic charms

Holy Cow Anime

Kristy ‘Illusioner’ Gilbert

J&J Enterprises

Kaboom Kollectibles

Lady Heather Fashions

Little1’s Leather

Mary Kay Cosmetics

Misc Etc

Morgan's Earth Treasures

Morlock Enterprises

Paper Dragons

Solomon’s Mine

Triangle cards

Wilding in the woods

PC/Console Gaming ScheduleTime Friday Saturday Sunday8:00AM Final Setup TF2 Starcraft

9:00AM COD4 TF2 Starcraft

10:00AM COD4 TF2 Starcraft

11:00AM TF2 Ut2K4 Starcraft

12:00PM TF2 Ut2K4 Starcraft

1:00PM Crysis 2 Demo Flatout 2 Starcraft

2:00PM Crysis 2 Demo Flatout 2 Starcraft

3:00PM Serious Sam DM COD4 Starcraft

4:00PM Serious Sam DM COD4 Starcraft

5:00PM Starcraft Starcraft Closed

6:00PM Starcraft Starcraft Closed

7:00PM Starcraft II Tournament Serious Sam Co-Op Closed



10:00PM Starcraft TF2 Closed

11:00PM Starcraft TF2 Closed

12:00AM TF2 COD4

1:00AM TF2 COD4

2:00AM TF2 COD4

3:00AM TF2 COD4

4:00AM Serious Sam DM Ut2K4

5:00AM Serious Sam DM Ut2K4

6:00AM Ut2K4 Ut2K4

7:00AM Ut2K4 Ut2K4

Anime/Video ScheduleFriday Show Dub/Sub12:00PM AMV Hour Dub

01:00PM The Cat Returns Dub

02:45PM Nyan Koi 1-4 Sub

04:30PM Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad 1-4 Dub

06:15PM Tytania 1-4 Dub

07:45PM Ninja Wolves Sub (LA)

9:30PM Togainu No Chi 1-4 Sub

11:15PM Starship Troopers 1-6 Sub

Saturday08:00AM Panyo Dub

09:45AM Yakitate! Japan 1-4 Sub

11:30AM Tokimeki Memorial — Only Love 1-4 Sub

01:15PM Bartender 1-4 Sub

03:00PM Battle Programmer SHIRSE 1-4 Sub

04:45PM Legend of the Phoneix 1-4 Dub

06:30PM Fairy Tail 1-4 Sub

Sunday08:00AM Hakugei: Legend of Moby Dick 1-4 Dub

9:45AM Kenichi: The Mightest Disciple 1-4 Dub

11:30AM Yumekui Merry 1-4 Sub

1:15PM Roanime Sneak Peaks Sub



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Hershberger Rd.

Preston Ave.

Ogden Rd.

Valley View Mall

Roanoke Regional

Airport

Sheraton Hotel

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To I-81 N/S

To Downtown Roanoke

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1. Zaxby’s 13. Cheddar’s 25. Pete’s Deli

2. Hardee’s 14. Smokey Bones BBQ 26. Szechuan Restaurant

3. Red Palace (Chinese) 15. Chick-Fil-A 27. Subway

4. Texas Steakhouse 16. O’Charley’s 28. McDonald’s

5. Applebee’s 17. IHOP 29. Pizza Hut

6. TGIF’s 18. Logan’s Roadhouse 30. China Wok

7. Olive Garden 19. Ruby Tuesday’s 31. Long John Silvers

8. Shakers 20. Wendy’s 32. Hooters

9. Red Robin 21. K&W Cafeteria 33. Papa Johns

10. Panera Bread Co. 22. Sonic 34. Hardee’s

11. Carrabba’s 23. Golden Corral 35. El Rodeo

12. Abuelo’s 24. CiCi’s Pizza

Inside Valley View MallAuntie Anne’s Pretzels Ben & Jerry’s Buffalo Wild Wings

Chick-Fil-A The Cookie Store Dippin Dots

Fortune Express Hibachi Express Los Dos Amigos

Pretzel Maker Sbarro’s Subway

Area Map and Dining locations



Notes/Autographs/Doodles


Notes/Autographs/Doodles

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