MarsCon Programming

What Does Programming Have in Store for Us?
Something magical, something fun, something we can look forward to and laugh about later...

Programming is:

Anime and SF/fantasy movie viewing

Bidding on fabulous artwork or charity auction items

Cosplay/Masquerade and costuming demos

Dementia concerts featuring Worm Quartet and other musical artists

Educational talks about convention planning & pitfalls

Fantasy Short Film Festival, debuting in AV Film Club on13th floor

Gaming discussions, tournaments & demos

Hard science presentations and space exploration updates

Information exchange about upcoming SF movies and “must-see” TV

Judging room parties late at night

Karaoke until the early morning

Literary discussions with Lois McMaster Bujold and other distinguished authors

Middle Eastern dance performances and seminars

Nightly filk-singing in Taylor on 2nd floor

Opening & Closing Ceremonies on the main stage

Props displayed in our Prop-a-torium on 3rd floor

Question & answer sessions with Alexis Cruz of “Stargate” fame

Rocketman discussing his air powered bike and other toys

Steam Century Kaposia’s mystery game & lounge on 3rd floor

Tasting chocolate in the Con Suite on 13th floor

UFOlogy and discussions about extraterrestrial possibilities

Victorian corsetry tips in Masquerade Lounge on 1st floor

Whip cracking with Robert Dante in the Baldwin Room on 3rd floor

X-box, Wii, and other video gaming on 13th floor

Yesteryear tales about the “Save Star Trek” campaign with Bjo & John Trimble

Zombie hunting and apocalypse survival advice

You can preview our incomplete and preliminary schedule—many panels have room for additional presenters; if you see an event you would like to be in drop us a note and we’ll take care of it.

Check the web site often for updates on programming. If you have someone you think would enhance MarsCon programming, please send us your suggestion and contact info if available. We are especially interested in magic acts!

In addition to events lead by our wonderful Guests of Honor, MarsCon depends on you, the attendees, for much of our programming. It’s not too late to post your ideas for events there so they have a chance at happening.

As always, MarsCon is immensely grateful for the incredible programming we receive each year from artists, authors, guests, musicians, singers, actors, fan groups, clubs and individuals. Thank you for your support!

MarsCon 2011
March 4-6, 2011
Crowne Plaza Minneapolis Int’l Airport Hotel & Suites
(formerly: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites)
3 Appletree Square
Bloomington, MN

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