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Thursday, January 15
 

6:00pm EST

25 Years of Fantasy Films
Discuss your favorites, see clips of the best from 25 years, and watch “Hook” in full to commemorate Robin Williams
Speakers
SG

Thursday January 15, 2015 6:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, Movie History
 
Friday, January 16
 

3:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PF Mod: Emerald Spire—The Tower Ruins (PFS)
Friday January 16, 2015 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 7

3:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PFS 4-22: Glories of the Past—Part I: Halls of Dwarven Lore (PFS)
Friday January 16, 2015 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 8

3:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PFS 6-04: Beacon Below (PFS)
Friday January 16, 2015 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 9

3:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PFS 6-05: Slave Ships of Absalom (PFS)
Friday January 16, 2015 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 10

3:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PFS 6-07: Valley of Veiled Flame (PFS)
Friday January 16, 2015 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 11

3:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PFS 6-09: By Way of Bloodcove (PFS)
Friday January 16, 2015 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 12

3:00pm EST

25 Years of Science Fiction Films
Discuss your favorites, see clips of the bset from 25 years, and watch “Jurassic Park” in full
Speakers
SG

Friday January 16, 2015 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, Movie History

3:00pm EST

SITS-101-Saganami Island Tactical Simulator
Friday January 16, 2015 3:00pm - 7:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Miniatures
  • Table 6

4:00pm EST

Pathfinder - Pathfinder ACG - To be Determined (PACG)
Friday January 16, 2015 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 13

4:00pm EST

25 Years: the History of MarsCon
Butch presents the story of MarsCon from start to finish, with help from the founding organizers, the Con’s most prominent art contributors, and frequent contributor and head of our sister Con, RavenCon.
Moderators
avatar for James Allen

James Allen

MarsCon President of the Board
James Ford “Butch” Allen is best known for his work as Chairman of MarsCon, the longest running Science Fiction Convention in Tidewater Virginia, but has a long history in Fandom in Virginia. He served as Chairman for Sci-Con, president for The Hampton Roads Science Fiction Association... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for John Desmarais

John Desmarais

Committee Member
When you’re the child of over educated parents and grow up in a family of voracious readers, your destiny lies along the path to Geekdom – and a lonely path it can be. The grand revelation occurred shortly after graduating from high school with the first excursion to an actual... Read More →
MP
avatar for Chuck Turnitsa

Chuck Turnitsa

MarsCon Progenitor
In the waning days of summer, of the year 1965, the third of three massive scout ships – hailing from an obscure little stellar empire past the Crab nebula – reached her destination. The first two ships were lost. One fell victim to curious new radiation unique to our part of... Read More →
JW
JW

Friday January 16, 2015 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
General Early's
  Panel, Convention History

4:00pm EST

Defenders International - Project: Crusaders - CRU0000 Dealers Choice Adventure
Friday January 16, 2015 4:00pm - 8:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 16

4:00pm EST

Tephra Demo
Friday January 16, 2015 4:00pm - 8:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 22 & 23

4:00pm EST

Quickfire
Friday January 16, 2015 4:00pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 1

5:00pm EST

Costume Clash Game: Compete in Teams for MarsBucks!
Compete in teams to construct the best costume in one hour from a bag of surprise materials. The winning team splits $30-$40 MarsBucks (depending on participation).
Speakers
TK

Friday January 16, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Restaurant Annex
  Interactive Event, Costuming

6:00pm EST

The Well-Dressed Puppet workshop
Puppet Kits available to first arrivals ($5 donation encouraged), or bring your own puppet to dress in ideas from Cher Lambeth's book "The Well-Dressed Puppet."
Speakers
avatar for Cher Lambeth

Friday January 16, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Restaurant Annex
  Interactive Event, Workshop

6:00pm EST

Opening Ceremonies
Guests of honor will be introduced, available musical guests will perform one preview song each, and a toast will be raised.
Moderators
avatar for Michael Khandelwal

Speakers
GR
avatar for Danny Birt
avatar for John Desmarais

John Desmarais

Committee Member
When you’re the child of over educated parents and grow up in a family of voracious readers, your destiny lies along the path to Geekdom – and a lonely path it can be. The grand revelation occurred shortly after graduating from high school with the first excursion to an actual... Read More →
PD
TB
avatar for David B. Coe/D.B. Jackson
avatar for Jonah Knight
avatar for Alethea Kontis
avatar for Katherine Kurtz
avatar for Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason (She Don’t Like Firefly, Best Game Ever) is a full-time standup comedian whose work has been featured on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, DrDemento.com, Nerdist.com, MTV Geek News, SyFy’s Blastr.com, Time Magazine’s Techland, and on theFuMP.com. He has made multiple appearances... Read More →
CS
RS
avatar for Chuck Turnitsa

Chuck Turnitsa

MarsCon Progenitor
In the waning days of summer, of the year 1965, the third of three massive scout ships – hailing from an obscure little stellar empire past the Crab nebula – reached her destination. The first two ships were lost. One fell victim to curious new radiation unique to our part of... Read More →
JW
JW
avatar for David Weber
DW
VW

Friday January 16, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Generals’ Ballrooms
  Talk

6:00pm EST

(Viewer's Choice)
Friday January 16, 2015 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
1st Floor Hosp Rm - 103
  Video

6:00pm EST

Champions - Fantasy
Friday January 16, 2015 6:00pm - 10:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 21

6:00pm EST

Battletech: - Grinder
Friday January 16, 2015 6:00pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Miniatures
  • Table 3

6:00pm EST

Are You a WereWolf?
Friday January 16, 2015 6:00pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Card-Board-Dice
  • Table 18 & 19

7:00pm EST

Poisoned Dwarf in Concert
We welcome this fantastic Celtic band back to MarsCon
Speakers
PD

Friday January 16, 2015 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
General Early's Hooker's
  Concert

7:00pm EST

Women’s Self-Defense Demonstration
Speakers
MM
HM

Friday January 16, 2015 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
General Longstreet's
  Interactive Event, Combat

7:00pm EST

Baen Traveling Road Show
Meet Baen authors, learn about forthcoming books, and take away great swag!
Moderators
avatar for Jim Minz

Speakers
avatar for David B. Coe/D.B. Jackson
avatar for Joelle Presby
avatar for David Weber
avatar for Steve White

Friday January 16, 2015 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, Baen

7:00pm EST

Kids' Meet and Greet Party
Craft your own light saber, design a planet, and build an ice cream sundae while you meet other kids age 6 to 14. Parental supervision encouraged.
Speakers
MW
CW

Friday January 16, 2015 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
4th Floor Hosp Rm - 467
  Family, Party

7:00pm EST

Pathfinder - Pathfinder ACG - To be Determined (PACG)
Friday January 16, 2015 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 13

7:00pm EST

Steve Jackson Games - Deluxe Ogre
Friday January 16, 2015 7:00pm - 11:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Miniatures
  • Table 4

7:00pm EST

Steve Jackson Games - Munchkin and other fun things
Friday January 16, 2015 7:00pm - 11:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Card-Board-Dice
  • Table 5

8:00pm EST

Valentine Wolfe in Concert
Speakers
VW

Friday January 16, 2015 8:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Restaurant Annex
  Concert

8:00pm EST

Healthy Fandom and Geek Fitness
Moderators
avatar for Jonah Knight

Speakers
avatar for Laura Haywood Cory
avatar for James Maxey

Friday January 16, 2015 8:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Stuart's Redoubt
  Panel, Health

8:00pm EST

Late Night Horror Hosts
Speakers
avatar for Team Fantasmo

Friday January 16, 2015 8:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, TV

8:00pm EST

Low-Sew Costuming panel
You don't need to know advanced sewing techniques or have access to sewing machines to costume. Our panelists will provide ideas.
Moderators
AP

Speakers
TK
avatar for Cher Lambeth
SS

Friday January 16, 2015 8:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 2
  Panel, Costuming

8:00pm EST

Meet the Writer Guests of Honor
A public interview with Mike Pederson for 15 minutes each. Order is Kurtz 8pm, Coe 8:15, Weber 8:30 followed by 10 minutes of questions if time allows.
Moderators
MP

Speakers
avatar for David B. Coe/D.B. Jackson
avatar for Katherine Kurtz
avatar for David Weber

Friday January 16, 2015 8:00pm - 9:00pm EST
General Early's Hooker's
  Talk, Interview

8:00pm EST

Miniature Fairy Wings Workshop
Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pose-able silk wings for your favorite ball-jointed or fashion doll, plushie, or even pet with our resident expert on the small and beautiful, Angela Wade. Fabric, wire, paints and other materials will be provided to all; bring your favorite doll to use as a base. Space may be limited.
Speakers
AW

Friday January 16, 2015 8:00pm - 10:00pm EST
Abraham Lincoln
  Interactive Event, Workshop

8:00pm EST

Dread
Friday January 16, 2015 8:00pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 14

8:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PF Mod: Emerald Spire—The Cellars (PFS)
Friday January 16, 2015 8:00pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 7

8:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PFS 4-24: Glories of the Past—Part II: The Price of Friendship (PFS)
Friday January 16, 2015 8:00pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 8

8:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PFS 5-99: The Paths We Choose (PFS)
Friday January 16, 2015 8:00pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 9

8:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PFS 6–10: The Wounded Wisp (PFS)
Friday January 16, 2015 8:00pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 10

8:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PFS 6–11: The Slave Master's Mirror
Friday January 16, 2015 8:00pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 11

8:00pm EST

Yuushibu / I Couldn't Be A Hero, So I Reluctantly Got A Job (Part 1) *PG-13+*
Friday January 16, 2015 8:00pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00am EST
1st Floor Hosp Rm - 103
  Video

8:00pm EST

D&D 5e: Ravenloft
Friday January 16, 2015 8:00pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 15

9:00pm EST

Poisoned Dwarf in Concert
Poisoned Dwarf in Concert
Speakers
PD

Friday January 16, 2015 9:00pm - 10:00pm EST
General Early's Hooker's
  Concert

9:00pm EST

7 Cities LARP Kickoff Meeting
Friday January 16, 2015 9:00pm - 10:00pm EST
4th Floor Hosp Rm - 467
  Meeting, Game

9:00pm EST

All Steamed Up: Applying Steampunk to Famous Stories
Join our expert guests in giving the steampunk treatment to stories that are not traditionally steampunk. Makeover stories, characters and setting in this versatile fantasy/science fiction style.
Moderators
avatar for Charlie Stayton

Speakers
AP
avatar for Travis Sivart
RV

Friday January 16, 2015 9:00pm - 10:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 2
  Panel, Steampunk

9:00pm EST

Mighty Muggle Media: Our Favorite Nongenre Films, Television and Books
There are some entertaining television shows, films, and books being read by the Muggle world. Come ready to get recommendations from our guests or share your own. For one hour only, no science fiction, fantasy, or horror allowed!
Moderators
avatar for James Maxey

Speakers
avatar for John Desmarais

John Desmarais

Committee Member
When you’re the child of over educated parents and grow up in a family of voracious readers, your destiny lies along the path to Geekdom – and a lonely path it can be. The grand revelation occurred shortly after graduating from high school with the first excursion to an actual... Read More →
avatar for Chuck Turnitsa

Chuck Turnitsa

MarsCon Progenitor
In the waning days of summer, of the year 1965, the third of three massive scout ships – hailing from an obscure little stellar empire past the Crab nebula – reached her destination. The first two ships were lost. One fell victim to curious new radiation unique to our part of... Read More →
avatar for Darcy Wold

Friday January 16, 2015 9:00pm - 10:00pm EST
Stuart's Redoubt
  Panel, Nongenre

9:00pm EST

Monsters, Mayhem, and Madness: Why We Love Horror and All It Impales
Dive in with us as we share our favorite clips, techniques and creatures from films of the past. This panel is spooky and PG rated.
Speakers
avatar for Team Fantasmo
EP

Friday January 16, 2015 9:00pm - 10:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, Movie History

9:00pm EST

Defenders International - Project: Crusaders - DEF0301 Destroyed Part 1
Friday January 16, 2015 9:00pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 17

9:30pm EST

Rioting and Lute-ing: Exploring Medieval Music Concert with Blibbering Humdingers
Speakers
avatar for Blibbering Humdingers

Blibbering Humdingers

If Voldemort didn’t make you crap your pants, these folks will. Scott & Kirsten have been singing together since 1992 (when most of their fans were still in nappies) and started performing wizard rock in 2007. Their sound could best be described as esatz neo-retro-existential post-nihilist... Read More →

Friday January 16, 2015 9:30pm - 10:30pm EST
Kearny's
  Concert, Music History

10:00pm EST

Urban Fantasy Roundtable--David B. Coe, Margaret McGraw
Join in an open discussion of urban fantasy favorites like The Dresden Files and underappreciated gems.
Speakers
avatar for David B. Coe/D.B. Jackson
avatar for Margaret McGraw

Margaret McGraw

Editor/Author
Margaret S. McGraw is co-editor of the Predators in Petticoats anthology (Black Cat White Cat Books, 2020), as well as two anthologies about the wildest West that never was: Lawless Lands: Tales from the Weird Frontier (Falstaff Books, 2017) and The Weird Wild West (eSpec Books, 2015... Read More →

Friday January 16, 2015 10:00pm - 11:00pm EST
Restaurant Annex
  Interactive Event, Roundtable

10:00pm EST

Webcomics Roundtable
Participate in an open conversation about reading and creating webcomics
Speakers
TA

Friday January 16, 2015 10:00pm - 11:00pm EST
Abraham Lincoln
  Interactive Event, Comics

10:00pm EST

Blaxploitation Horror: Can Ya Dig It?
Speakers
avatar for Team Fantasmo

Friday January 16, 2015 10:00pm - 11:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, Movie History

10:00pm EST

Honor Bound: Working with David Weber
Ever wondered what happened in the background when the cover says "David Weber and" another author? Check out this panel to find out what it's like to work with one of the science fiction greats.
Moderators
CW

Speakers
avatar for Jim Minz
avatar for Joelle Presby
avatar for David Weber

Friday January 16, 2015 10:00pm - 11:00pm EST
General Longstreet's
  Panel, Honorverse

10:00pm EST

Masking More than Your Face: How to Cope when You Don't Quite Fit Your Cosplay
What to do when you want to cosplay a role that doesn't fit your body type
Moderators
avatar for Travis Sivart

Speakers
AD
avatar for Cher Lambeth

Friday January 16, 2015 10:00pm - 11:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 2
  Panel, Costuming

10:00pm EST

Pathfinder - Pathfinder ACG - To be Determined (PACG)
Friday January 16, 2015 10:00pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 13

10:00pm EST

MarsCon Win Lose or Draw
Come play the classic MarsCon version of the draw and guess game. Some random members of the winning team will collect MarsBucks!
Speakers
LP

Friday January 16, 2015 10:00pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00am EST
Stuart's Redoubt
  Interactive Event, Game

10:00pm EST

Paranormal Event: Ghost Hunting with Pamela K. Kinney meet in lobby
The Fort Magruder Hotel is located on a civil war battlefield, making it a prime spot for hauntings. Join Pamela K. Kinney promptly at 10 in the lobby to join a paranormal investigation.
Speakers
avatar for Pamela K. Kinney

Friday January 16, 2015 10:00pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00am EST
Hotel Lobby
  Interactive Event, Ghosts

10:30pm EST

Filk & Cookies
Our annual filk round robin with a stellar cast of musical guests.
Speakers
avatar for Danny Birt
avatar for Blibbering Humdingers

Blibbering Humdingers

If Voldemort didn’t make you crap your pants, these folks will. Scott & Kirsten have been singing together since 1992 (when most of their fans were still in nappies) and started performing wizard rock in 2007. Their sound could best be described as esatz neo-retro-existential post-nihilist... Read More →
avatar for Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason (She Don’t Like Firefly, Best Game Ever) is a full-time standup comedian whose work has been featured on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, DrDemento.com, Nerdist.com, MTV Geek News, SyFy’s Blastr.com, Time Magazine’s Techland, and on theFuMP.com. He has made multiple appearances... Read More →
VW

Friday January 16, 2015 10:30pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 12:30am EST
Kearny's
  Concert

10:30pm EST

Rocky Horror with Fishnet, Inc.--Over 18 Only, ID required
Rocky Horror with Fishnet, Inc.--Over 18 Only, ID required
Speakers
avatar for Fishnet Inc

Friday January 16, 2015 10:30pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00am EST
General Early's Hooker's
  Adult, Movie

11:00pm EST

Welcome to Burlesque -- Ellie Quinn Productions
Curious about burlesque? Ellie Quinn's team will let you know what it takes to get started. Over 18 only, ID required.
Speakers
ED
ZN
EQ
SS
RV

Friday January 16, 2015 11:00pm - Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00am EST
Abraham Lincoln
  Adult
 
Saturday, January 17
 

12:00am EST

Burlesque Costuming -- Ellie Quinn Productions
An introduction to how burlesque performers make those great performers….and how they make portions come off! Over 18 only, ID required
Speakers
ED
ZN
EQ
SS
RV

Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00am - 1:00am EST
Abraham Lincoln
  Adult, Costuming

12:15am EST

25 Years of Horror Films
Discuss your favorites, see clips of the best from the last 25 years, and watch “Scream” in full
Speakers
SG

Saturday January 17, 2015 12:15am - 2:30am EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Adult, Movie History

8:00am EST

Tokyo Ravens (Part 1)
Saturday January 17, 2015 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
1st Floor Hosp Rm - 103
  Video

9:00am EST

Wake Up Yoga
A session of gentle stretching to get you loose and ready for a long day.
Speakers
avatar for Jonah Knight

Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - 10:00am EST
General Hooker's
  Interactive Event, Health

9:00am EST

Steve Jackson Games - Dice Games - come try the latest and greatest of SJ Games
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - 11:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Card-Board-Dice
  • Table 5

9:00am EST

Steve Jackson Games - Frag - Blow up your friends in a board game based on a first person shooter
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - 11:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Card-Board-Dice
  • Table 4

9:00am EST

Wings of Glory
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Miniatures
  • Table 3

9:00am EST

Defenders International - Project: Crusaders - CRU0000 Dealers Choice Adventure
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 16

9:00am EST

Firefly: The Game
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Card-Board-Dice
  • Table 15

9:00am EST

Pathfinder - PF Mod: Emerald Spire—Splinterden (PFS)
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 7

9:00am EST

Pathfinder - PFS 2-21: The Dalsine Affair (PFS)
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 8

9:00am EST

Pathfinder - PFS 4-25: Glories of the Past—Part III: The Secrets Stones Keep (PFS)
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 9

9:00am EST

Pathfinder - PFS 6-01: Trial by Machine (PFS)
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 10

9:00am EST

Pathfinder - PFS Quest: The Silverhex Chronicles (PFS)
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 13

9:00am EST

Pathfinder - PFS Quest: The Silverhex Chronicles (PFS)
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 13

9:00am EST

Pathfinder -PFS 6-03: The Technic Siege (PFS)
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 11

9:00am EST

Pathfinder- PFS 6–10: The Wounded Wisp (PFS)
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 12

9:00am EST

Savage Worlds -Training day
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 21

9:00am EST

SITS-201-Saganami Island Tactical Simulator
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Miniatures
  • Table 6

9:00am EST

Quickfire
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00am - Sunday January 18, 2015 12:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Miniatures
  • Table 1

10:00am EST

Star Trek Roundtable
Do you love the new movies, or do they make you miss the old Trek? Which TV series was the best? Where should Trek go next? Come prepared to discuss these questions and more.
Speakers
BG
BH
TK

Saturday January 17, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Restaurant Annex
  Interactive Event, Star Trek

10:00am EST

Myths and Realities of Fantasy Combat panel
How realistic are those scenes described in your favorite books or seen in your favorite films? Our panelists discuss what they get right and what they get wrong.
Moderators
avatar for Drey Mychalus

Speakers
DA
JC

Saturday January 17, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Jefferson Davis 2
  Panel, Combat

10:00am EST

Starships 101
The basics of spacecraft design, with a case study taken from the works of David Weber.
Speakers
avatar for Joelle Presby
AP

Saturday January 17, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, Technology

10:00am EST

The Care and Feeding of an Author
An editor, two GOHs, and their partners discuss how writers work with others to keep the pages coming.
Moderators
avatar for Laura Haywood Cory

Speakers
avatar for Katherine Kurtz
SM
avatar for David Weber
SR

Saturday January 17, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am EST
General Early's
  Panel

10:00am EST

Firestorm Armada - Firestorm Demo
Saturday January 17, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Miniatures
  • Table 2

10:00am EST

Pathfinder - Pathfinder ACG - To be Determined (PACG)
Saturday January 17, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 14

10:00am EST

Allen Wold's Writer's Workshop
Join Allen Wold and his team of great writers for the workshop that has been helping new writers grow for over a decade. Come prepared to write! Arrive promptly, as space may be limited.
Moderators
avatar for Allen Wold

Speakers
avatar for James Maxey
avatar for Margaret McGraw

Margaret McGraw

Editor/Author
Margaret S. McGraw is co-editor of the Predators in Petticoats anthology (Black Cat White Cat Books, 2020), as well as two anthologies about the wildest West that never was: Lawless Lands: Tales from the Weird Frontier (Falstaff Books, 2017) and The Weird Wild West (eSpec Books, 2015... Read More →
SS
avatar for Darcy Wold

Saturday January 17, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Abraham Lincoln
  Interactive Event, Writing

10:00am EST

Jedi Academy for Kids
Build a marshmallow droid. Learn Jedi mind tricks. Practice Jedi calisthenics and Yoda Yoga. Fold a yodagami project. Train with blasters and light sabers. Ages 6 to 12. Parental supervision encouraged. Join in at any time!
Saturday January 17, 2015 10:00am - 1:00pm EST
General Longstreet's
  Family

10:00am EST

Tephra Demo
Saturday January 17, 2015 10:00am - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 22 & 23

11:00am EST

SCA Medieval Combat
The Society for Creative Anachronism is an international organization dedicated to researching and recreating the arts and skills of pre-17th Century Europe. Members will be providing a demonstration of the armored and rapier combat arts they perform within their group, while also discussing the various other aspects of history and combat they study and recreate.
Speakers
JC

Saturday January 17, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
General Hooker's
  Interactive Event, Combat

11:00am EST

25 Years of Dr. Who
A discussion of the best moments from the last 25 years of SF's beloved, longest-running series.
Moderators
TK

Speakers
AP
AW

Saturday January 17, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Restaurant Annex
  Panel, Dr. Who

11:00am EST

25 Years of Fantasy and Science Fiction Books
Our expert guests take five years each and discuss their favorite books published during that time.
Moderators
MP

Speakers
avatar for David B. Coe/D.B. Jackson
avatar for Katherine Kurtz
avatar for Jim Minz
avatar for Chuck Turnitsa

Chuck Turnitsa

MarsCon Progenitor
In the waning days of summer, of the year 1965, the third of three massive scout ships – hailing from an obscure little stellar empire past the Crab nebula – reached her destination. The first two ships were lost. One fell victim to curious new radiation unique to our part of... Read More →

Saturday January 17, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
General Early's
  Panel, Sci-Fi History

11:00am EST

Activity vs. Exercise
A conversation about how different kinds of movement will effect your body and help you meet your health goals.
Speakers
avatar for Jonah Knight

Saturday January 17, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Stuart's Redoubt
  Panel, Health

11:00am EST

What the US Navy Taught Me about Starfleet
A comparison of life in and fleets of the US Navy with those of Star Trek's Starfleet
Speakers
CW

Saturday January 17, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, Starfleet

11:00am EST

Wonder Years: How YA Writers Address Teen Concerns in Fantastic Literature
YA authors and librarians discuss how YA fantasy and SF worlds can be used to address real world teen concerns.
Moderators
avatar for Alethea Kontis

Speakers
LJ
avatar for Margaret McGraw

Margaret McGraw

Editor/Author
Margaret S. McGraw is co-editor of the Predators in Petticoats anthology (Black Cat White Cat Books, 2020), as well as two anthologies about the wildest West that never was: Lawless Lands: Tales from the Weird Frontier (Falstaff Books, 2017) and The Weird Wild West (eSpec Books, 2015... Read More →
avatar for Will McIntosh
avatar for Drey Mychalus

Saturday January 17, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 2
  Panel, Writing

12:00pm EST

Guardians of the Galaxy Roundtable
Where did Star Lord, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, and the rest come from? Where should they go next? If you loved the movie, come join the discussion.
Speakers
avatar for John Desmarais

John Desmarais

Committee Member
When you’re the child of over educated parents and grow up in a family of voracious readers, your destiny lies along the path to Geekdom – and a lonely path it can be. The grand revelation occurred shortly after graduating from high school with the first excursion to an actual... Read More →
JC

Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Restaurant Annex
  Interactive Event, Movies

12:00pm EST

Something Sketchy's Going On: Bring Materials to Sketch and Get Advice from the Experts
Bring your drawing materials for a shared sketching session with great artists who will provide advice and ideas while you sketch.
Speakers
GC
JW
JW

Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Abraham Lincoln
  Interactive Event, Art

12:00pm EST

Building a Navy in the Honorverse
There's a lot more to a Navy than just just starships.  Our panel will explain to you everything that's needed to design a Navy in the Honorverse -- or anywhere else, for that matter.
Moderators
avatar for David Weber

Speakers
AP
CW

Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, Honorverse

12:00pm EST

Fiber Arts for Costumes and Clothes
When a special fabric, ribbon, or cord is needed for cosplay, or any other use it may be possible to make it yourself. Some textile work can be done with a few inexpensive tools. This is a hands on workshop that will cover how to spin and weave items with common items and an introduction to more specialized tools.
Speakers
JW

Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 2
  Panel, Costuming

12:00pm EST

Hearing New Worlds: Using Music to Create and Enhance Fiction
MarsCon's favorite musicians discuss how music can be inspired by fiction, create stories of its own, or enhance the works from which it is derived.
Moderators
avatar for Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason (She Don’t Like Firefly, Best Game Ever) is a full-time standup comedian whose work has been featured on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, DrDemento.com, Nerdist.com, MTV Geek News, SyFy’s Blastr.com, Time Magazine’s Techland, and on theFuMP.com. He has made multiple appearances... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Blibbering Humdingers

Blibbering Humdingers

If Voldemort didn’t make you crap your pants, these folks will. Scott & Kirsten have been singing together since 1992 (when most of their fans were still in nappies) and started performing wizard rock in 2007. Their sound could best be described as esatz neo-retro-existential post-nihilist... Read More →
avatar for Jonah Knight
VW

Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Stuart's Redoubt
  Panel, Music

12:00pm EST

So You Want to Join the 'Army': Comparing Local Fan Groups
Four local fandom groups describe their activities for those seeking out involvement. Representatives of other groups are welcome to join in the discussion.
Moderators
JC

Speakers
SC
5L
RM
S

Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
General Early's
  Panel, Fan Life

12:00pm EST

Lunch & cartoons
Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
1st Floor Hosp Rm - 103
  Video

12:00pm EST

Gummi Bear Surgery
The mad doctors in the Con Suite are experimenting on gummi bears! Scrub up and come join them in this family friendly activity.
Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Con Suite
  Family

12:00pm EST

Champions - Teen Champions
Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00pm - 4:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 18

12:00pm EST

Battletech: - Rise of The Omega
Saturday January 17, 2015 12:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Miniatures
  • Table 3

1:00pm EST

Blibbering Humdingers in Concert
Speakers
avatar for Blibbering Humdingers

Blibbering Humdingers

If Voldemort didn’t make you crap your pants, these folks will. Scott & Kirsten have been singing together since 1992 (when most of their fans were still in nappies) and started performing wizard rock in 2007. Their sound could best be described as esatz neo-retro-existential post-nihilist... Read More →

Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Stuart's Redoubt
  Concert

1:00pm EST

Tweens 'n Teens Scavenger Hunt Kickoff
Ages 10-19 are welcome to play this three-hour game. Bring a team with you or come by yourself and we'll find a team of four to five players. The winning team shares $50 in MarsBucks, and if we get enough participating teams, one lucky winning team member will win free registration next year. Bring a digital camera, smart phone, or other device that can take pictures if possible. If not, we'll help you find teammates who have one.
Speakers
NH

Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
General Longstreet's
  Family, Game

1:00pm EST

Pickleman Dreams in Green
Interact with Pickleman, Learn to Juggle, and Create a Magical Artifact
Speakers
EP

Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
General Hooker's
  Interactive Event

1:00pm EST

Something Sketchy's Going On: Bring Materials to Sketch and Get Advice from the Experts
Bring your drawing materials for a shared sketching session with great artists who will provide advice and ideas while you sketch.
Speakers
MM
avatar for Darcy Wold

Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Abraham Lincoln
  Interactive Event, Art

1:00pm EST

Star Wars Roundtable
Will the new film be a great restart or a bust? Where should they take the story? Where will they take it? Discuss these questions and more in an open forum discussion.
Speakers
avatar for Cher Lambeth
CW
avatar for Steve White

Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
4th Floor Hosp Rm - 467
  Interactive Event, Movies

1:00pm EST

25 Years of Comics
Our panelists will highlight the best comics since 1990, including some they think are underappreciated.
Moderators
BH

Speakers
avatar for James Maxey
MP

Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 2
  Panel, Comics

1:00pm EST

A Chance to Visit the Red Planet
Mars One has set the goal of sending teams of settlers to Mars beginning in 2024. Come meet some of their candidates and learn more about this exciting program.
Speakers
MO

Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, Technology

1:00pm EST

Getting Past Creative Blocks
Everyone in creative endeavors eventually runs into periods where productivity gets stuck, procrastination sets in, or new ideas run out. Come learn how our interdisciplinary panel of talents have worked through their own blocks.
Moderators
avatar for David B. Coe/D.B. Jackson

Speakers
DJ
avatar for Alethea Kontis
avatar for D.C. McLaughlin
avatar for Travis Sivart

Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
General Early's
  Panel, Writing

1:00pm EST

Reel World Challenges: Adapting Films from Fiction
Have you ever wondered why so many great books never get made into movies? Get the writer and the fan perspective on the challenges of turning fiction into film. They'll look at both the creative challenges and those created by industry practices.
Moderators
avatar for Will McIntosh

Speakers
avatar for John Desmarais

John Desmarais

Committee Member
When you’re the child of over educated parents and grow up in a family of voracious readers, your destiny lies along the path to Geekdom – and a lonely path it can be. The grand revelation occurred shortly after graduating from high school with the first excursion to an actual... Read More →
LJ

Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Restaurant Annex
  Panel, Movies

1:00pm EST

Doctor Who 'High Tea' - First Seating - Limited Space - Please Sign up at registration!
Sign up in registration early on Friday, this one will fill up! Enjoy a Whovian High Tea, complete with real china and Doctor décor and characters. Cosplay encouraged!
Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Kearny's
  Interactive Event, Dr. Who

1:00pm EST

Pathfinder - Pathfinder ACG - To be Determined (PACG)
Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 14

1:00pm EST

Anima: Beyond Fantasy
Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 20

1:00pm EST

Firestorm Armada - Combing the Wreckage
Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Miniatures
  • Table 2

1:00pm EST

Steve Jackson Games - Frag - Blow up your friends in a board game based on a first person shooter
Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Card-Board-Dice
  • Table 4

1:00pm EST

Steve Jackson Games - Munchkin - Munchkin and More Munchkin
Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Card-Board-Dice
  • Table 5

1:00pm EST

Steve Jackson Games -Munchkin Treasure and others
Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Card-Board-Dice
  • Table 4

1:00pm EST

Tokyo Ravens (Part 2)
Saturday January 17, 2015 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
1st Floor Hosp Rm - 103
  Video

2:00pm EST

Valentine Wolfe in Concert
Our newest musical discovery takes the stage. Come check out a duo who are burning up the Con scene.
Speakers
VW

Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Stuart's Redoubt
  Concert

2:00pm EST

Junior Ghost Hunting with Cher Lambeth
This not-so-spooky ghost hunt will start in General Longstreet's then travel around the hotel. Your youngster will learn some of the basics of paranormal investigation and have plenty of fun. Parental supervision encouraged.
Speakers
avatar for Cher Lambeth

Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
General Longstreet's
  Family, Ghosts

2:00pm EST

25 Years of Trivia Game
How much do you remember about the last 25 years? Bring a team or join one in the Restaurant Annex as we test your knowledge in this fun, interactive hour. The winning team will split $40 in MarsBucks.
Speakers
NH

Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Restaurant Annex
  Interactive Event, Game

2:00pm EST

Photography Walk with Earl Harris
Meet our Con Photographer in the Lobby and stroll the Con with him, snapping shots and getting hints.
Speakers
EH

Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Hotel Lobby
  Interactive Event, Photography

2:00pm EST

Zombie Roundtable
What will happen next on Walking Dead? What's the next great zombie film? And what are you going to do to survive the zombie plague? Join the discussion of these and other topics related to our shambling fascination.
Speakers
DA
MP
RV

Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
4th Floor Hosp Rm - 467
  Interactive Event

2:00pm EST

50 Shades of Green
Pickleman is back! Join him for a behind-the-curtain look at his latest film, “Dillzilla of Terror.”
Speakers
EP

Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
General Hooker's
  Panel

2:00pm EST

Armor Building with the Mandalorian Mercs
Learn how to make realistic looking, lightweight costume armor in the style of this branch of Star Wars fandom.
Speakers
MM

Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 2
  Panel, Makers

2:00pm EST

The Art of Book Making
Handmade books and journals are within your reach. Come learn the basics from a long-time art guest favorite.
Speakers
GC

Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Abraham Lincoln
  Panel, Makers

2:00pm EST

The Drive to Succeed: Drive Systems and Gravity in Science Fiction
Getting there and back again all depends on this key area of science. Our expert panel will discuss what works and doesn't, and how to use it for the best science fictional effect.
Moderators
avatar for Jim Beall

Speakers
BG
AP
SS
CW
JC

Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, Technology

2:00pm EST

GOH Reading
MarsCon's 25th, brings not one, or two, but four of our favorite writer guests back to share the GOH spotlight. See them all in this all-star hour.
Moderators
avatar for Michael Khandelwal

Speakers
avatar for David B. Coe/D.B. Jackson
avatar for Alethea Kontis
avatar for Katherine Kurtz
avatar for David Weber

Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
General Early's
  Performance, Reading

2:00pm EST

D&D 5e: The Star Fault
Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 15

2:00pm EST

Defenders International - Project: Crusaders - DEF0301 Destroyed Part 1
Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 17

2:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PF Mod: Emerald Spire—Godhome (PFS)
Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 7

2:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PFS 5-25: Vengeance at Sundered Crag (PFS)
Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 8

2:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PFS 6-02: The Silver Mount Collection (PFS)
Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 9

2:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PFS 6-05: Slave Ships of Absalom (PFS)
Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 10

2:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PFS 6-07: Valley of Veiled Flame (PFS)
Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 11

2:00pm EST

Pathfinder - PFS 6-09: By Way of Bloodcove (PFS)
Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 12

2:00pm EST

Savage Worlds - Harbor Run
Saturday January 17, 2015 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 21

2:30pm EST

Doctor Who 'High Tea' - Second Seating - Limited Space - Please Sign up at registration!
Sign up in registration early on Friday or Saturday, this one will fill up! Enjoy a Whovian High Tea, complete with real china and Doctor décor and characters. Cosplay encouraged!
Saturday January 17, 2015 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Kearny's
  Interactive Event, Dr. Who

3:00pm EST

Jonah Knight presents the South Dakota Concert
Speakers
avatar for Jonah Knight

Saturday January 17, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Stuart's Redoubt
  Concert

3:00pm EST

Basic Swing Dancing Lessons
Come learn a few basic moves that you can use for a lifetime.
Speakers
EB
JS

Saturday January 17, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
General Longstreet's
  Interactive Event, Dancing

3:00pm EST

Game of Thrones Roundtable
Which is better, the books or the series? How will the two diverge? Who are your favorite characters, and will they survive? Come prepared for a Stark-ly enlightening discussion.
Speakers
DA
ZN
avatar for Travis Sivart

Saturday January 17, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
4th Floor Hosp Rm - 467
  Interactive Event, TV

3:00pm EST

GOH Signing
Bring items to get signed or buy them from Barnes and Noble booksellers on site. Limit of two items per pass through line.
Speakers
avatar for David B. Coe/D.B. Jackson
avatar for Alethea Kontis
avatar for Katherine Kurtz
JW
JW
avatar for David Weber

Saturday January 17, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
General Early's
  Interactive Event, Signing

3:00pm EST

3D Printing Demo
Speakers
BH

Saturday January 17, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Abraham Lincoln
  Panel, Makers

3:00pm EST

Alchemy: When Art Turns to Business
Are you considering the jump from amateur to pro? Get the perspective of three experts from writing and music who will help you make the right choices.
Moderators
avatar for Joelle Presby

Speakers
avatar for Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason (She Don’t Like Firefly, Best Game Ever) is a full-time standup comedian whose work has been featured on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, DrDemento.com, Nerdist.com, MTV Geek News, SyFy’s Blastr.com, Time Magazine’s Techland, and on theFuMP.com. He has made multiple appearances... Read More →
SR

Saturday January 17, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
General Hooker's
  Panel, Business

3:00pm EST

NASA Mars Update
Our favorite NASA expert brings the latest news on exploration of our namesake planet.
Speakers
DE

Saturday January 17, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, Technology

3:00pm EST

Pets in SF/Fantasy
What are the best uses of pets in fantasy and science fiction? How could writers use them even more? A panel for animal lovers.
Moderators
LJ

Speakers
avatar for James Maxey
avatar for D.C. McLaughlin

Saturday January 17, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 2
  Panel, Animals

3:00pm EST

The Cleric's Guide to Smiting: Gamer Humor with Tangent Artists
Tangent Artists read from their new book, guaranteed to raise a laugh for RPG fans or anyone who loves the geek life.
Speakers
TA

Saturday January 17, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Restaurant Annex
  Panel, Comics

4:00pm EST

Tweens 'n Teens Scavenger Hunt Wrap-up
All teams must bring their devices with photos and objects to the Restaurant Annex by 4:15 to see which team gets the highest score and takes home MarsBucks.
Speakers
NH

Saturday January 17, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Restaurant Annex
  Family, Game

4:00pm EST

Superhero Roundtable
Whether it's Avengers, X-Men, Justice League, or something completely different, this is the place to be if you want to talk about the caped and masked ones.
Speakers
avatar for John Desmarais

John Desmarais

Committee Member
When you’re the child of over educated parents and grow up in a family of voracious readers, your destiny lies along the path to Geekdom – and a lonely path it can be. The grand revelation occurred shortly after graduating from high school with the first excursion to an actual... Read More →
avatar for James Maxey

Saturday January 17, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
4th Floor Hosp Rm - 467
  Interactive Event

4:00pm EST

Communicating with Models
One of MarsCon's founders, now a professor of computer science, shares a field of work that connects his two passions.
Speakers
avatar for Chuck Turnitsa

Chuck Turnitsa

MarsCon Progenitor
In the waning days of summer, of the year 1965, the third of three massive scout ships – hailing from an obscure little stellar empire past the Crab nebula – reached her destination. The first two ships were lost. One fell victim to curious new radiation unique to our part of... Read More →

Saturday January 17, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, Technology

4:00pm EST

It Behooves Us to Speak of Them: Horses in Fantasy
The horse is a staple of fantasy fiction and film, but are they depicted realistically? What works should horse lovers seek out? These are just a few of the questions addressed by this horse-crazy panel, designed especially for neigh-sayers.
Moderators
avatar for Drey Mychalus

Speakers
LJ

Saturday January 17, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 2
  Panel, Animals

4:00pm EST

Pathfinder - Pathfinder ACG - To be Determined (PACG)
Saturday January 17, 2015 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 14

4:00pm EST

RavenCon Meeting
Our sister Con holds an open meeting at MarsCon each year, and you're welcome to attend.
Speakers
MP

Saturday January 17, 2015 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Abraham Lincoln
  Meeting

4:00pm EST

Magic The Gathering - Fate Reforged Prerelease Tournament
Pre-register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magic-the-gathering-fate-reforged-prerelease-marscon-edition-tickets-15342121699
Please Note: You must have a valid access badge for MarsCon 2015 to participate.
Sealed Booster (4 swiss rounds) will start Saturday at 4pm (Packs will be paid out to top 8 based on record. Prizes are based on record not standing. All 4-0 players get the same prize etc)
Go to the Fate Reforged Prerelease and experience the newest Magic: the Gathering set a week before it goes on sale! For full details visit the Wizards site.
Formats Offered: Sealed (1 Fate Reforged Pre-Release Set).
Entry Fees: Sealed $25.00
Prizes: NORMAL PRIZE EVENT (4 Rounds)
Tournament will be 4 swiss rounds only. Prize payout will be 2 packs per player in the prize pool.
Important Note: Sealed Events will only have prizes awarded to the top players. There will be only swiss rounds, no play-off.
Saturday January 17, 2015 4:00pm - 9:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Card-Board-Dice
  • Table 22 & 23

4:30pm EST

Danny Birt * Caren Green Wedding 4:30 start
Danny and Caren met at MarsCon, and now they're getting hitched here! Open to all well-wishers, costumes encouraged.
Speakers
avatar for Danny Birt
CG

Saturday January 17, 2015 4:30pm - 6:00pm EST
General Early's
  Performance

5:00pm EST

Artists' Roundtable
Join our artist guests of honor and others for an open forum discussion about anything related to art: the creative side, the business side, or the technical side.
Moderators
GC

Speakers
MM
JW
JW

Saturday January 17, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Restaurant Annex
  Interactive Event, Art

5:00pm EST

Big Bang Theory Roundtable
Will the couples stay together? What's the best episode? Join in an open discussion forum with other fans of the geek's favorite sitcom.
Speakers
MB
BG
AG

Saturday January 17, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
4th Floor Hosp Rm - 467
  Interactive Event, TV

5:00pm EST

25 Years of Writing Process... and Beyond: the Writer's Work in the Past, Present, Future
The way we write, read, and publish books has changed immensely in 25 years. Take a look back… and a look forward, with a great panel of writers.
Moderators
avatar for Jim Minz

Speakers
avatar for James Maxey
avatar for Will McIntosh
avatar for D.C. McLaughlin
avatar for Joelle Presby

Saturday January 17, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 2
  Panel, Writing

5:00pm EST

Nuclear Follies
A nuclear engineer brings you tales gathered from 40 years in the industry, including the best and worst of potential applications.
Speakers
avatar for Jim Beall

Saturday January 17, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, Technology

5:00pm EST

Sabagebu / Survival Game Club
Saturday January 17, 2015 5:00pm - 9:00pm EST
1st Floor Hosp Rm - 103
  Video

5:30pm EST

Costume Contest Pre-Judging
Report to General Longstreet's for preliminary judging in advance of the evening costume competition. MarsBucks and bragging rights are both up for grabs!
Speakers
AD

Saturday January 17, 2015 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST
General Longstreet's
  Performance, Costuming

5:30pm EST

Danny Birt * Caren Green Reception - 5:30pm
The wedding is open invitation, but this reception is for invited guests only.
Speakers
avatar for Danny Birt
CG

Saturday January 17, 2015 5:30pm - 9:00pm EST
Stuart's Redoubt
  Private

6:00pm EST

Dystopian Roundtable
The Hunger Games or World War Z? Divergent or The Maze Runner? There are a thousand ways to end the world and here's your chance to discuss them all!
Speakers
LJ
avatar for Drey Mychalus
RS

Saturday January 17, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
4th Floor Hosp Rm - 467
  Interactive Event

6:00pm EST

Match Guest Game
Modeled on the classic Match Game, join in as our guests fill in the blanks in funny SF/fantasy sentences. Match the most answers, and you'll take away $30 in MarsBucks. It's easy to play and guaranteed to produce some laughs.
Moderators
NH

Speakers
avatar for Michael Khandelwal
avatar for Alethea Kontis
avatar for Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason (She Don’t Like Firefly, Best Game Ever) is a full-time standup comedian whose work has been featured on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, DrDemento.com, Nerdist.com, MTV Geek News, SyFy’s Blastr.com, Time Magazine’s Techland, and on theFuMP.com. He has made multiple appearances... Read More →
avatar for Margaret McGraw

Margaret McGraw

Editor/Author
Margaret S. McGraw is co-editor of the Predators in Petticoats anthology (Black Cat White Cat Books, 2020), as well as two anthologies about the wildest West that never was: Lawless Lands: Tales from the Weird Frontier (Falstaff Books, 2017) and The Weird Wild West (eSpec Books, 2015... Read More →
SS
avatar for Chuck Turnitsa

Chuck Turnitsa

MarsCon Progenitor
In the waning days of summer, of the year 1965, the third of three massive scout ships – hailing from an obscure little stellar empire past the Crab nebula – reached her destination. The first two ships were lost. One fell victim to curious new radiation unique to our part of... Read More →

Saturday January 17, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Restaurant Annex
  Interactive Event, Game

6:00pm EST

Making Mead
Our friends at Brass Cannon have been offering home brew advice for three years running, and this time they turn there attention from beer to mead.
Speakers
BC
TP

Saturday January 17, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Kearny's
  Panel, Makers

6:00pm EST

The Moment that Changes Everything: Divergence Points in Alternate History
Alternate history begins in one special moment, and how authors handle that moment can make or break the whole project. Our panelists will discuss both the challenges and opportunities of the moment when time goes off the track.
Moderators
avatar for Steve White

Speakers
avatar for Jim Beall
JC

Saturday January 17, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel

6:00pm EST

Luna-C's Greatest Hits
For our 25th anniversary, we requested a "greatest hits" package from the long-running sketch comedy troupe.
Speakers
avatar for Luna-C

Saturday January 17, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
General Early's
  Performance, Comedy

7:00pm EST

Costume Contest/Charity Auction
We close down all the other programming rooms and come together for a gathering and celebration of everything we love. Come prepared to spend some money to take home great stuff and do right by the kitties and puppies.
Moderators
avatar for Michael Khandelwal

Speakers
avatar for John Desmarais

John Desmarais

Committee Member
When you’re the child of over educated parents and grow up in a family of voracious readers, your destiny lies along the path to Geekdom – and a lonely path it can be. The grand revelation occurred shortly after graduating from high school with the first excursion to an actual... Read More →
avatar for David B. Coe/D.B. Jackson
avatar for Alethea Kontis
avatar for Katherine Kurtz
avatar for Chuck Turnitsa

Chuck Turnitsa

MarsCon Progenitor
In the waning days of summer, of the year 1965, the third of three massive scout ships – hailing from an obscure little stellar empire past the Crab nebula – reached her destination. The first two ships were lost. One fell victim to curious new radiation unique to our part of... Read More →
JW
JW
avatar for David Weber

Saturday January 17, 2015 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
General Early's
  Performance, Costuming

7:00pm EST

Battletech: - Melee
Saturday January 17, 2015 7:00pm - Sunday January 18, 2015 2:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Miniatures
  • Table 3

8:00pm EST

Defenders International - Project: Crusaders - DEF0301 Destroyed Part 2
Saturday January 17, 2015 8:00pm - Sunday January 18, 2015 12:00am EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 16

9:00pm EST

Mikey Mason in Concert
We love this guy so much, we decided it was time to feature him on Saturday night. Bring the love for Mikey Mason!
Speakers
avatar for Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason (She Don’t Like Firefly, Best Game Ever) is a full-time standup comedian whose work has been featured on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, DrDemento.com, Nerdist.com, MTV Geek News, SyFy’s Blastr.com, Time Magazine’s Techland, and on theFuMP.com. He has made multiple appearances... Read More →

Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00pm - 10:00pm EST
General Early's
  Concert

9:00pm EST

Yuushibu (Part 2)
Saturday January 17, 2015 9:00pm - Sunday January 18, 2015 1:00am EST
1st Floor Hosp Rm - 103
  Video

10:00pm EST

Griff's Room Band in Concert
A local discovery, on their way to great things. See them now so you can say you saw them when…
Speakers
GR

Saturday January 17, 2015 10:00pm - 11:00pm EST
General Early's
  Concert

10:00pm EST

The Grindhouse Experience
Speakers
avatar for Team Fantasmo

Saturday January 17, 2015 10:00pm - 11:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, Movie History

11:00pm EST

Cards Against Humanity Tournament (Over-18 Only)
Back by popular demand, a tournament of the game that makes you blush… or should. The laughs just keep coming as we work from many tables of players to one. Bring card sets if you have them. The winner takes away $30 in MarsBucks.
Saturday January 17, 2015 11:00pm - Sunday January 18, 2015 1:00am EST
Restaurant Annex
  Adult, Game

11:00pm EST

Nerdlesque! -- Ellie Quinn Productions -- Over 18 only, ID required
Burlesque acts with geek themes. Over 18 only, ID required.
Speakers
ED
ZN
EQ
SS
RV

Saturday January 17, 2015 11:00pm - Sunday January 18, 2015 1:00am EST
General Early's
  Adult

11:00pm EST

Suspiria as a Dark Fairy Tale--Over 18 only, ID required
Speakers
SG

Saturday January 17, 2015 11:00pm - Sunday January 18, 2015 1:00am EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Adult

11:00pm EST

Jam Session with Blibbering Humdingers, Griff's Room Band, Mikey Mason and Valentine Wolfe--Bring Your Instrument and Join In!
What will happen when amateur musicians join in a jam with some of our great musical lineup? We're not sure, but we want to find out. Bring your instrument!
Speakers
GR
avatar for Blibbering Humdingers

Blibbering Humdingers

If Voldemort didn’t make you crap your pants, these folks will. Scott & Kirsten have been singing together since 1992 (when most of their fans were still in nappies) and started performing wizard rock in 2007. Their sound could best be described as esatz neo-retro-existential post-nihilist... Read More →
avatar for Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason (She Don’t Like Firefly, Best Game Ever) is a full-time standup comedian whose work has been featured on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, DrDemento.com, Nerdist.com, MTV Geek News, SyFy’s Blastr.com, Time Magazine’s Techland, and on theFuMP.com. He has made multiple appearances... Read More →
VW

Saturday January 17, 2015 11:00pm - Sunday January 18, 2015 1:00am EST
Stuart's Redoubt
  Interactive Event

11:00pm EST

Mocktail Party
A room party for non-drinkers and under 21s.
Saturday January 17, 2015 11:00pm - Sunday January 18, 2015 1:00am EST
Con Suite
  Interactive Event
 
Sunday, January 18
 

8:00am EST

(Viewer's Choice)
Sunday January 18, 2015 8:00am - 4:00pm EST
1st Floor Hosp Rm - 103
  Video

9:00am EST

Something's Brewing: Healthier Bulletproof Coffee
Bulletproof coffee is a specific recipe that has been shown to have multiple health benefits not found in your average joe. Come get a cup, learn how to make it, and ask questions.
Speakers
avatar for Jonah Knight

Sunday January 18, 2015 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Con Suite
  Interactive Event

9:00am EST

Defenders International - Project: Crusaders - DEF0301 Destroyed Part 2
Sunday January 18, 2015 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 16

10:00am EST

Wake up Yoga
You might need to stretch out some kinks so you can enjoy your last day of MarsCon to the fullest.
Speakers
avatar for Jonah Knight

Sunday January 18, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am EST
General Longstreet's
  Interactive Event, Health

10:00am EST

Pathfinder - Pathfinder ACG - To be Determined (PACG)
Sunday January 18, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 13

10:00am EST

SITS-301-Saganami Island Tactical Simulator
Sunday January 18, 2015 10:00am - 2:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Miniatures
  • Table 6

10:00am EST

Tephra Demo
Sunday January 18, 2015 10:00am - 2:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 22 & 23

10:00am EST

Pathfinder - PF Mod: Emerald Spire—The Drowned Level (PFS)
Sunday January 18, 2015 10:00am - 3:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 7

10:00am EST

Pathfinder - PF Mod: We Be Goblins! (PFS)
Sunday January 18, 2015 10:00am - 3:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 8

10:00am EST

Pathfinder - PFS 5-EX: Ruins of Bonekeep—Level I: The Silent Grave (PFS)
Sunday January 18, 2015 10:00am - 3:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 9

10:00am EST

Pathfinder - PFS 6-08:The Segang Expedition (PFS)
Sunday January 18, 2015 10:00am - 3:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 10

10:00am EST

Pathfinder - PFS 6–10: The Wounded Wisp (PFS)
Sunday January 18, 2015 10:00am - 3:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 11

10:00am EST

Pathfinder - PFS 6–11: The Slave Master's Mirror
Sunday January 18, 2015 10:00am - 3:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 12

10:00am EST

Are You a WereWolf?
Sunday January 18, 2015 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Card-Board-Dice
  • Table 18 & 19

10:00am EST

Quickfire
Sunday January 18, 2015 10:00am - 5:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, Miniatures
  • Table 1

11:00am EST

Harry Potter Trivia with Blibbering Humdingers
We're still wild about Harry! Who knows the most? Test your knowledge with the Blibbering Humdingers.
Speakers
avatar for Blibbering Humdingers

Blibbering Humdingers

If Voldemort didn’t make you crap your pants, these folks will. Scott & Kirsten have been singing together since 1992 (when most of their fans were still in nappies) and started performing wizard rock in 2007. Their sound could best be described as esatz neo-retro-existential post-nihilist... Read More →

Sunday January 18, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Stuart's Redoubt
  Family, Game

11:00am EST

25 Years of Table Games
We'll kick off this playing session with two gaming experts picks for the best games of the last 25 years, followed by play until 2 pm.
Speakers
DS
avatar for Chuck Turnitsa

Chuck Turnitsa

MarsCon Progenitor
In the waning days of summer, of the year 1965, the third of three massive scout ships – hailing from an obscure little stellar empire past the Crab nebula – reached her destination. The first two ships were lost. One fell victim to curious new radiation unique to our part of... Read More →

Sunday January 18, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Kearny's
  Interactive Event, Game History

11:00am EST

Sketch-a-Thon
Back by popular demand! You shout out wacky ideas and watch three artists bring them to life before your eyes!
Speakers
MM
JW
JW

Sunday January 18, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Restaurant Annex
  Interactive Event, Art

11:00am EST

Fandom Now and Then: How Has It Changed in 25 Years?
Reminisce or chart your course for a lifetime of fandom as this veteran panel discuss what has changed and what has stayed the same in 25 years of Cons and fandom.
Moderators
avatar for John Desmarais

John Desmarais

Committee Member
When you’re the child of over educated parents and grow up in a family of voracious readers, your destiny lies along the path to Geekdom – and a lonely path it can be. The grand revelation occurred shortly after graduating from high school with the first excursion to an actual... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for James Allen

James Allen

MarsCon President of the Board
James Ford “Butch” Allen is best known for his work as Chairman of MarsCon, the longest running Science Fiction Convention in Tidewater Virginia, but has a long history in Fandom in Virginia. He served as Chairman for Sci-Con, president for The Hampton Roads Science Fiction Association... Read More →
avatar for Jim Minz
MP

Sunday January 18, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
General Hooker's
  Panel, Fan Life

11:00am EST

How Not to Diet
Practical advice for how to avoid the pain of an unproductive diet.
Speakers
avatar for Jonah Knight

Sunday January 18, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
General Longstreet's
  Panel, Health

11:00am EST

Imagining a Better World Contest
Two teams build competing worlds on the fly with prompts from the host and the audience. Join us for a fun way to learn how worldbuilding turns into great storytelling.
Moderators
NH

Speakers
avatar for Jim Beall
avatar for Pamela K. Kinney
avatar for Alethea Kontis
avatar for Margaret McGraw

Margaret McGraw

Editor/Author
Margaret S. McGraw is co-editor of the Predators in Petticoats anthology (Black Cat White Cat Books, 2020), as well as two anthologies about the wildest West that never was: Lawless Lands: Tales from the Weird Frontier (Falstaff Books, 2017) and The Weird Wild West (eSpec Books, 2015... Read More →
avatar for Will McIntosh
SS
avatar for Charlie Stayton
avatar for David Weber

Sunday January 18, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
General Early's
  Panel, Game

11:00am EST

Redcoats and Browncoats, Tricorns and Unicorns: Colonial History and Fantasy Panel
Fife and drumpunk! What better place than Williamsburg to discuss the potential for speculative fiction set in colonial times.
Moderators
JC

Speakers
avatar for David B. Coe/D.B. Jackson
avatar for Katherine Kurtz
avatar for Steve White

Sunday January 18, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 2
  Panel

11:00am EST

Star Maps and Alternate Earths--Joelle and Andy Presby
A discussion and demonstration of online tools you can use to build worlds for fiction, gaming, or other creative endeavors.
Moderators
AP

Speakers
avatar for Joelle Presby

Sunday January 18, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel

11:00am EST

Reserved for Allen Wold
Speakers
avatar for Allen Wold

Sunday January 18, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Abraham Lincoln
  Setup

12:00pm EST

Best Books for Kids
Our panelists turn their attention to books that will make lifelong fans out of elementary and middle-grade readers, with picks for both kids who have already discovered speculative fiction and those who have yet to discover it.
Moderators
JC

Speakers
LJ
avatar for Drey Mychalus

Sunday January 18, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 2
  Family

12:00pm EST

Art Auction
It's your last chance to bid on a great item from our Art Room!
Speakers
avatar for Michael Khandelwal

Sunday January 18, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
General Longstreet's
  Interactive Event, Auction

12:00pm EST

Making Music Roundtable
An open session to discuss the creative, business, and technical sides of making music.
Speakers
BB
avatar for Blibbering Humdingers

Blibbering Humdingers

If Voldemort didn’t make you crap your pants, these folks will. Scott & Kirsten have been singing together since 1992 (when most of their fans were still in nappies) and started performing wizard rock in 2007. Their sound could best be described as esatz neo-retro-existential post-nihilist... Read More →

Sunday January 18, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Stuart's Redoubt
  Interactive Event

12:00pm EST

A Riveting Story: Real Life Science, Styles, and People that Inspire Steampunk
Steampunk isn't all imagination. It's a style and spirit inspired by real world inventions, people, and trends.
Moderators
avatar for Charlie Stayton

Speakers
avatar for Darcy Wold

Sunday January 18, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
General Longstreet's
  Panel

12:00pm EST

David Weber Interview with Mikey Mason and Jonah Knight of All in the Reflexes
Two great guests interview another in this live podcast recording session.
Speakers
avatar for Jonah Knight
avatar for Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason (She Don’t Like Firefly, Best Game Ever) is a full-time standup comedian whose work has been featured on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, DrDemento.com, Nerdist.com, MTV Geek News, SyFy’s Blastr.com, Time Magazine’s Techland, and on theFuMP.com. He has made multiple appearances... Read More →
avatar for David Weber

Sunday January 18, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
General Early's
  Panel, Interview

12:00pm EST

Space Transportation
What are the possibilites for moving people and materials across the solar system? The galaxy? The universe? Our expert guest looks at the possibilities.
Speakers
BG

Sunday January 18, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, Technology

12:00pm EST

25 Years of Table Games
Speakers
BH

Sunday January 18, 2015 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Kearny's
  Interactive Event, Game History

12:00pm EST

Plotting Workshop for Writers
Allen Wold returns for a more advanced writing workshop in how to put together a plot that will keep readers turning pages.
Speakers
avatar for Allen Wold

Sunday January 18, 2015 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Abraham Lincoln
  Interactive Event, Writing

12:00pm EST

William Shakespeare's Star Wars Read-In
We'll divvy up the parts and get all thespian for two hours of fun where the Bard meets the Force. Bring a copy of the book by Ian Doescher if you have one.
Speakers
NH

Sunday January 18, 2015 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Restaurant Annex
  Interactive Event

1:00pm EST

25 Great YA Characters
A panel of YA experts share their favorites. You'll be sure to leave with new books for your reading list!
Moderators
avatar for Margaret McGraw

Margaret McGraw

Editor/Author
Margaret S. McGraw is co-editor of the Predators in Petticoats anthology (Black Cat White Cat Books, 2020), as well as two anthologies about the wildest West that never was: Lawless Lands: Tales from the Weird Frontier (Falstaff Books, 2017) and The Weird Wild West (eSpec Books, 2015... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Alethea Kontis
LJ

Sunday January 18, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 2
  Family

1:00pm EST

25 Years of Costuming: A Quarter Century of Cosplay
Our costuming stars share their favorite (and least favorite) costumes and costuming trends from the last 25 years.
Moderators
AP

Speakers
avatar for Pamela K. Kinney
avatar for Cher Lambeth
EQ

Sunday January 18, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Jefferson Davis 1
  Panel, Costuming

1:00pm EST

Money Makes the Worlds Go Around: Technology and Economics Panel
Which economic systems best support breakthroughs? Which get theoretical ideas to the practical finish line? Our panelists discuss how money drives development in both the real world and in science fiction stories.
Speakers
avatar for Jim Beall
avatar for James Maxey
avatar for Will McIntosh
avatar for Joelle Presby
AP
CW

Sunday January 18, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Stuart's Redoubt
  Panel, Technology

1:00pm EST

Round Robin Closing Concerts Closing Concerts
Two hours of feel-good fun that's the perfect cap to your MarsCon experience. Join the Con faithful for one last memory with our musical guests.
Speakers
GR
avatar for Danny Birt
TB
avatar for Jonah Knight
avatar for Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason (She Don’t Like Firefly, Best Game Ever) is a full-time standup comedian whose work has been featured on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, DrDemento.com, Nerdist.com, MTV Geek News, SyFy’s Blastr.com, Time Magazine’s Techland, and on theFuMP.com. He has made multiple appearances... Read More →
VW

Sunday January 18, 2015 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
General Early's Hooker's
  Concert

1:00pm EST

Pathfinder - Pathfinder ACG - To be Determined (PACG)
Sunday January 18, 2015 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
New Market Hall
  Gaming, RPG
  • Table 13

3:00pm EST

Closing Ceremonies
Time to say goodbye to our quarter-century celebration! Stay to the end, say thanks to everyone who made it great, and go home with a smile on your face.
Speakers
F

Sunday January 18, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
General Early's Hooker's
  Talk
 
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