Events Talk Descriptions (in numeric order) (count 11)

-....HUGO CEREMONY REHEARSAL (events)(240 min)    ACC ARENA | Sat 12:00 am 
Speaker(s): Connie Willis, Elizabeth Bear, Tim Kirk, Jane Espenson, Bridget Bradshaw, Mike Glyer, Andrew I. Porter, James Gurney, Bob Eggleton
Nominees and presenters should try to find 15-30 minutes between noon and 4:00 pm on Saturday, the day of the ceremony, to familiarize themselves with the stage, the paths they may need to walk, etc. It's better to do this while the lights are on.
3....OPENING CEREMONIES (events)(90 min)    ACC 204-ABC | Wed 01:00 pm 
Speaker(s): Christian B. McGuire, Vince Docherty, Craig Miller
The official kick-off to the 64th World Science Fiction Convention.
98...BABEL CONFERENCE AMBASSADORIAL RECEPTION (events)(90 min)    HILTON PACD | Wed 08:00 pm 
Speaker(s): John Trimble, Bjo Trimble, David Gerrold(M)
Come join us and your host, David Gerrold, for a reception welcoming everyone to this year's Worldcon and our Star Trek 40th Anniversary Celebration. Star Trek costumes invited.
360..CHESLEY AWARDS CEREMONY (events)(120 min)    ACC 203-AB | Thu 06:30 pm 
Speaker(s): (none)
The annual awards presented by the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists.
362..GUEST OF HONOR EVENT & SPECIAL AWARDS (events)(90 min)    ACC 204-ABC | Thu 08:00 pm 
Speaker(s): Mike Resnick, James Gurney, Connie Willis
A spotlight time for each of L.A.con IV's Guests of Honor. Heinlein Award. Others?
369..ARTIST RECEPTION (events)(90 min)    ACC ARTSH | Thu 10:00 pm 
Speaker(s): (none)
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431..HOWARD DEVORE MEMORIAL (events)(90 min)    ACC 201-D | Fri 11:30 am 
Speaker(s): Andrew I. Porter, Rusty Hevelin, Karen Anderson, Roger Sims(M), Roger Sims(M), Joe Siclari, Len J. Moffatt
Come share your memories -- happy and sad, funny and really funny -- about Howard DeVore. L.A.con's Fan Guest of Honor may not be with us in person, but we know he's watching. Come celebrate his life with family and friends.
639..MASQUERADE (events)(120 min)    ACC ARENA | Fri 08:00 pm 
Speaker(s): Phil Foglio
Traditionally one the highlights of the convention. Costuming experts from around the world sometimes spend the entire year preparing for this event. Come see what they've created. And while the judges deliberate, L.A.'s own Lux Theater takes over the stage for halftime with "Lux After Dark!" Set at L'Etoile Rouge, Space Academy's own Kingdom of Night-time pleasures, witness a tale of passion, jealousy, and betrayal among the young and beautiful creatures of the underworld. Plus singing, dancing, and the galaxy's most infamous Can-Can Dancers!
904..HUGO AWARDS CEREMONY (events)(120 min)    ACC ARENA | Sat 08:00 pm 
Speaker(s): David A. Kyle, Harlan Ellison, Connie Willis, Craig Miller
The Oscars of the science fiction world.
922..FRANKIE THOMAS MEMORIAL (events)(90 min)    ACC 205-B | Sun 10:00 am 
Speaker(s): Charles Lee Jackson II(M), Mel Gilden, Len J. Moffatt, Jeff Berkwits
Come share your memories -- happy and sad, funny and heartwarming -- about Frankie Thomas. L.A.con's Special Guest, the one and only Tom Corbett, Space Cadet, was an actor of note, an author of Sherlockian mysteries, a bridge teacher, and more. Come hear about his life and career and share your own memories of him as a friend or just what watching him perform meant to you.
9999.CLOSING CEREMONIES (events)(90 min)    ACC 204-ABC | Sun 04:00 pm 
Speaker(s): Christian B. McGuire, Craig Miller
The official conclusion of this year's Worldcon. Come bid farewell and see what last surprises are in store.