Misc/sigs Talk Descriptions (in numeric order) (count 33)
19...SCIENCE FICTION POETRY ASSOC. GATHERING (misc/sigs)(90 min) HILTON LAJO | Wed 02:30 pm
Speaker(s): (none)
(no description)
50...SHOTOKAN KARATE WORKSHOP (misc/sigs)(90 min) HILTON LIDA | Wed 04:00 pm
Speaker(s): Keith G. Kato, Kenn S. Bates
Fans interested in the traditional martial art of Shotokan Karate are invited to come participate in this workshop that teaches the articulation of motion and physical principles behind simple blocks, punches, and kicks. The physical demands are very low, at the level of low-impact aerobics, and the safety of the participants will be ensured by no sparring or physical contact. Participants are asked to come in loose-fitting clothes.
95...HYPOGLYCEMICS UNITED (misc/sigs)(90 min) HILTON LIDA | Wed 05:30 pm
Speaker(s): (none)
Hypoglycemics United To Foster Awareness is holding an auction of science fiction and other collectibles to help fund their efforts to educate persons about blood sugar imbalances of all types.
110..TAI CHI (misc/sigs)(60 min) HILTON LIDA | Thu 09:00 am
Speaker(s): Steven Barnes
(no description)
132..CHIERI COUNCIL FINAL MEETING (misc/sigs)(90 min) HILTON LIDA | Thu 10:00 am
Speaker(s): (none)
(no description)
175..GLASS HARMONICA DEMONSTRATION (misc/sigs)(90 min) HILTON LAJO | Fri 04:00 pm
Speaker(s): Louise Marley, William Zeitler
Benjamin Franklin invented it and Mozart and Beethoven wrote for it. Louise Marley talks about the history, mysteries, and misconceptions that surround it and William Wilde Zeitler will perform on it.
176..CHRISTIAN FANDOM MEETING (misc/sigs)(90 min) HILTON LIDA | Thu 11:30 am
Speaker(s): Randy Smith
(no description)
212..PGP KEYSIGNING (misc/sigs)(90 min) HILTON LIDA | Thu 01:00 pm
Speaker(s): (none)
Bring yourself, pen/pencil, two IDs -- passport and drivers license are good. Also bring copies of your key info to share: KeyID, Key Owner, Key fingerprint, Key size, Key type.
215..BROTHERHOOD WITHOUT BANNERS MEET & GREET (misc/sigs)(90 min) HILTON SMCA | Thu 01:00 pm
Speaker(s): George R.R. Martin
George RR Martin Fandom
264..AUTISM NETWORKING GROUP (misc/sigs)(90 min) HILTON LIDA | Thu 02:30 pm
Speaker(s): (none)
For parents of children with autistic spectrum disorders such as hyperlexia, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD-NOS, etc. to discuss living with autistism.
268..ASFA BUSINESS MEETING (misc/sigs)(90 min) HILTON SUNS | Thu 02:30 pm
Speaker(s): (none)
The annual meeting of the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists. Learn about the Chesley Awards and what ASFA can do for artists.
283..FAN-TIQUES ROADSHOW (misc/sigs)(90 min) ACC 201-D | Thu 04:00 pm
Speaker(s): Rudy Franchi, Alex Eisenstein, Doug Ellis, Justin Pinchot, Greg Ketter
Just like the similarly named television series, expert appraisers will give you their views on just what your junk is worth? Is that first edition a priceless treasure or a doorstop? Is that painting firewood or worth a king's ransom. Forget the jewels and Tiffany lamps. Bring in your science fiction and fannish collectibles for appraisal. (Appraisal items can include books, magazines, toys, movie memorabilia, posters, original art, and other items of fan interest.)
347..TRIVIA FOR CHOCOLATE! (misc/sigs)(90 min) ACC 209-B | Thu 04:00 pm
Speaker(s): Mark L. Olson, Priscilla Olson
Come answer trivia questions and get chocolate. Most uneaten chocolate at the end wins!
397..SIDEWISE AWARD CEREMONY (misc/sigs)(90 min) HILTON LIDA | Fri 10:00 am
Speaker(s): Evelyn C. Leeper
The annual awards for Alternate History works are presented.
496..GOLDEN DUCK AWARDS (misc/sigs)(90 min) ACC 205-A | Fri 01:00 pm
Speaker(s): Helen Gbala, Lindalee Stuckey
The annual presentation of the Golden Duck Awards for Excellence in Children's Science Fiction.
522..SFWA MEETING (misc/sigs)(90 min) ACC 205-A | Fri 02:30 pm
Speaker(s): Sheila Finch(M), Howard V. Hendrix, Robin Wayne Bailey
A meeting for members of the Science Fiction Writers of America.
536..BELLY DANCING WORKSHOP (misc/sigs)(90 min) HILTON LAJO | Fri 02:30 pm
Speaker(s): (none)
(no description)
565..ZEN SCAVENGER HUNT (misc/sigs)(90 min) ACC 207-A | Fri 04:00 pm
Speaker(s): Mary A. Turzillo, Geri Sullivan, David D. Levine, Pat Cadigan, John Pomeranz(M)
Panelists each bring ten items. Audience members ask for a type of item, a la a standard scavenger hunt. The panelists will then have to show one of the items they've brought and try to convince the audience that their item is the best match for what was requested.
633..PROMETHEUS AWARDS CEREMONY (misc/sigs)(90 min) HILTON SMCA | Fri 05:30 pm
Speaker(s): F. C. Moulton
The Libertarian Futurist Society awards ceremony to present the Prometheus Best Novel Award and other Awards. The LFS gives awards to creative works of SF which deal with Libertarian themes.
637..JEWISH SERVICES (misc/sigs)(60 min) HILTON LAJO | Fri 07:00 pm
Speaker(s): (none)
(no description)
649..JEWISH SERVICES (misc/sigs)(60 min) HILTON LAJO | Sat 09:00 am
Speaker(s): (none)
(no description)
650..TAI CHI (SAT) (misc/sigs)(60 min) HILTON LIDA | Sat 09:00 am
Speaker(s): Steven Barnes
(no description)
718..ORIGAMI WORKSHOP (misc/sigs)(90 min) HILTON BALC | Sat 11:30 am
Speaker(s): Mark R. Leeper
Come try your hand at fantasy and science fictional origami creations.
760..REGENCY DANCING (misc/sigs)(180 min) HILTON PACD | Sat 01:00 pm
Speaker(s): John F. Hertz
(no description)
818..FAN FUNDS AUCTION (misc/sigs)(180 min) HILTON PLVD | Sat 02:30 pm
Speaker(s): Bridget Bradshaw(M), Suzanne Tompkins
Fan Funds are groups that, by election, bring fans from one continent to another, to help spread the word between our international brethren. Funding for these trips is by donation or fund raising like auctions of cool and fannish stuff. Come bid. Come help.
852..STUDENT SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY AWARDS CEREMONY SET UP (misc/sigs)(90 min) MARRIOTT GOLDK | Sat 02:30 pm
Speaker(s): (none)
Set up for ceremony
852..STUDENT SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY AWARDS CEREMONY (misc/sigs)(90 min) MARRIOTT GOLDK | Sat 04:00 pm
Speaker(s): Peggy Rae Sapienza, Judith Kindell, John Pomeranz(M)
The Awards Ceremony honors the semi-finalists, finalists, and winners who entered the ninth annual contest, which is co-sponsored by Baltimore Worldcon '98 and L.A.con IV. 750 elementary, middle, and high school students participated by submitting science fiction and fantasy stories, art work with a science fiction or fantasy theme, or a science essay. The honorees were selected after their work survived a jury process and then was reviewed by five additional judges.
897..JPL EMPLOYEES GATHERING (misc/sigs)(90 min) HILTON LIDA | Sat 05:30 pm
Speaker(s): (none)
(no description)
902..COLLECTION OF ITEMS (misc/sigs)(30 min) ACC CSP | Sat 06:00 pm
Speaker(s): James Bacon
An opportunity to collect various items made or left over the past two days.
915..CATHOLIC MASS/CHRISTIAN SERVICE (misc/sigs)(60 min) HILTON LAJO | Sun 09:00 am
Speaker(s): Fr. John Blaker, Randy Smith
(no description)
960..SFWA EMERGENCY MEDICAL FUND AUCTION (misc/sigs)(90 min) ACC 205-A | Sun 11:30 am
Speaker(s): (none)
(no description)
1010.BWB HUMAN CHESS MATCH: DORNE VS. HIGHGARDEN (misc/sigs)(90 min) ACC 211-A | Fri 02:30 pm
Speaker(s): George R.R. Martin
(no description)
1040.SUGGESTION BOX (misc/sigs)(90 min) ACC 204-ABC | Sun 02:30 pm
Speaker(s): Christian B. McGuire, Craig Miller
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