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2020 Guests of HonorMaxwell Alexander DrakeMaxwell Alexander Drake is an award‑winning Science Fiction/Fantasy author, Graphic Novelist, and Playwright. He was theLead Fiction Writer and game story consultant for Sony’smassive online game EverQuest Next as well as writing for theShadowrun game. He is best known for his fantasy series, TheGenesis of Oblivion Saga. Drake teaches creative writing atwriters’ conferences and fan conventions all around the world,and is the author of the Drake’s Brutal Writing Advice series.Peri CharlifuPeri Charlifu is a native Coloradan who has been selling his workprofessionally for over 30 years. He has won dozens of awards andis founder and guild master of the Arts and Artisans of Coloradoguild. He is a full‑time artist and participates in about 45‑50 showsa year all over the country.His work is exhibited and sold all over the United States as well asother countries. To‑date, he has produced over 37,000 pieces. Hiswork is available for special order and at art shows only.UnwomanUnwoman (aka Erica Mulkey) is a San Francisco‑basedcellist‑singer‑songwriter. Layered with skillful cello, richvocals, and beats, her music is a darkly futuristichomage to her classical training. Vintage Tomorrows, afeature documentary about steampunk, includes TheHeroine and other footage of Unwoman. Unwoman hasperformed solo at major steampunk, goth, and sci‑ i‑related events all over the United States.Kristin DalleskeKristin Dalleske is a freelance artist specializing in creature andpuppet fabrication. She is the grand prize winner of the Jim HensonCompany’s of icial Dark Crystal fan ilm competition. Her creatures,costumes and replica props have been displayed at the BoulderInternational Film Festival, the Denver Museum of ContemporaryArt and the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. In 2017Kristin was hired to work at Jim Henson’s Creature shop on theNet lix original series Dark Crystal Age of Resistance.

Welcome to WhimsyCon!Letter from the OrganizerWelcome Ashore!Whether it be your irst time with us or it's not your irst passage through our port, we arehappy to have you join us for this wonderful weekend! Our dock is a place where everyoneshould feel safe and comfortable while we share in our interests and passions. We all comefrom different places and our destinations widely vary, but we come here once a year torevel together and be merry. We know that we have differences, but instead of focusing onthose, let us focus on our shared joys and bring new ideas to each other. Be the best personthat you can while you are here, and strive to be the awesome people that I know you canbe!Welcome to WhimsyCon 2020!Julie NakaoConvention HoursJulie NakaoWhimsyCon ChairFriday: 5 PM ‑ midnightSaturday: 9 AM ‑ 1 AMSunday: 9 AM ‑ 4:30 PMContentsRegistration Hours24671419203435Friday: 3 PM ‑ 9 PMGuests of HonorSaturday: 8:30 AM ‑ 8 PMShiny Garden PoliciesSunday: 8:30 AM ‑ 5 PMScavenger Hunt, Games,Vendor Room HoursArt & AcquisitionsPanelists (Alphabetical) Friday: 5 PM ‑ 9 PMSaturday: 10 AM ‑ 8 PMVendorsSunday: 10 AM ‑ 4 PMVendor Room MapArt Show HoursMain EventsFriday: 5 PM ‑ 9 PMSessions & PanelsSaturday: 10 AM ‑ 8 PM(Alphabetical)Sunday: 10 AM ‑ noonWhimsyCon StaffPick up & Pay:Sunday, 2 PM ‑ 4 PMHotel Mapswww.ShinyGarden.orgA Shiny Garden Event 3

Shiny Garden PoliciesWhimsyCon is hosted by Shiny Garden, and we strive to provide a safe space foreveryone at the convention. This includes, but is not limited to, attendees, guests,panelists, vendors, volunteers, hotel staff, and members of the public passingthrough.All attendees of Shiny Garden events must follow our policies. You can ind the fulltext online at shinygarden.org/events/policies, and at our Registration desk in theupper lobby. If you have any questions about these policies, or believe someone isviolating them, please ind a convention volunteer at the Registration desk, in ourOperations (Ops) room downstairs, or email harassment@shinygarden.org.Please review the following abbreviated Safe Space & Anti‑Harassment, andClothing and Weapons Policies.Safe Space & Anti‑HarassmentSafe space means that our attendees are free express themselves and theirinterests without fear of being attacked for their love or passion for the subjectmaterial. It is an inclusive space for all people regardless of gender, genderpresentation, pronoun choice, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance,body size, race, religion, age, or political af iliation.Harassment will not be tolerated. Harassment is any activity or behavior thatannoys persistently, bothers, creates an unpleasant or hostile situation orthreatens another person or group of people. For example: unwanted or uninvitedphysical contact, unwelcome verbal conduct, following someone around (alsoknown as stalking), or making threats against their person. Here are someguidelines you can follow: Before you touch, ask permission. “May I give you a hug?” “May I touch thatfabric?” Also clarify if this is a one‑time permission or if it extends longer (thatday, that weekend, etc.). Accept no as a reasonable answer without follow‑up questions. Someone'sreasons are not your business unless they choose to share them with you. Absolutely inappropriate behavior includes groping, looking up skirts/kilts,positioning yourself to look down shirts/up dresses, coercing someone to do orsay anything, hate speech (using words that purposely offend or insult).4 WhimsyCon 2020www.WhimsyCon.org

Clothing & Weapons PolicyPlease feel free to dress up as your favorite character(s) during the convention.When planning your costume, please mind the following guidelines, which arealways in effect: Keep it PG: This is a family‑friendly convention, and we want to maintain thegoodwill of the event location, so please keep your bits covered. No real weapons (including, but not limited to irearms), even if you have apermit or a license. Speci ically: metal weapons are not permitted. Workingprojectiles are not permitted. No realistic‑looking weapons: If security can’t tell from a distance that it is a fakeweapon, then it is too real. We applaud your authenticity, but must ask that youleave it at home. If there is a costume contest at the event, do not point non‑realistic‑lookingweapons at any attendee as part of your presentation. In a darkened room, allweapons can look realistic.Thank You 2020 Sponsors!Ashelon PublishingA & M LeatherworksClockwork Rose CosplayFabriquewerx StudiosGathering SplintersHAN MotogearTime Well Spent Gameswww.ShinyGarden.orgA Shiny Garden Event 5

Scavenger Hunt & Board GamesScavenger HuntBoard GamesHere's your excuse for seeing allparts of the convention!Come by the Club Room forboardgaming!Bring your own games, onesbought upstairs in the vendor room,or check one out from the ShinyGarden board game library, locatedin the Club Room.Tables are ready and localvolunteers are on hand, ready toteach and play.Checking out games and playing isfree, so come play as much as youwant!Drop‑in RPGs also welcome.Pick up your Scavenger Huntguide at the Faerie Room, andbegin your hunt! Return to theFaeries with your treasures.Fun, random prizes includingdice, Faerie treasure, and evenpasses to HexaCon 2021!(One hunt per person, please.)Room hours will be posted on‑ site.Art & AcquisitionsArt ShowThe Art Show is returning for2020!Located in the vendor room, theart show will showcase pieces ina variety of media from localartists.These pieces will be available tobid on or buy outright,depending on your level ofpatience!6 WhimsyCon 2020Silent AuctionYou can ind the silent auctiontables outside Main Events andthe Vendor Room on the upperlevel lobby.Bid as much as you want. If yourbid is the highest at the end ofbidding, you win! Too impatient?If no one else has bid yet, youcan purchase it outright at theBuy It Now Price! All proceedsbene it Shiny Garden.www.WhimsyCon.org

Panelists (By First Name)Amy GriswoldAmy is a professionalseamstress with over thirtyyears of experience inclothing construction andindustrial sewing includingeverything from weddinggowns to boat covers &reupholstery.BillBill has been gaming forover 30 years, and peoplekeep coming back to play, sohe must be doing somethingright. His irst book, TheWidening Gyre, is a world ofsteampunk and sorcery.Ana MacDonellBorn and raised in Spain,Ana came here 25 years ago.After attending cons for 30 years, she is a pirate,trekkie, shieldmaiden,companion, Sith, Stark,Gryf indor, Asha’man, and allaround pun lover.AndartaAndarta is a professionalpsychic who performs tarotand oracle card readings,past life regressions,shamanic journey work, andReiki healing. She is anEmpath, a Clairvoyant andClairaudient.Ash MarieAsh (e/em or they/them) isa nonbinary fae changelingwho bleeds glitter. Raised onsf/f cons, e majored increative writing but worksin horticulture. E liaiseswith the City of Fort CollinsLGBTQIA committee.Beverly WarnerBeverly of CharmedseedCostuming has createddozens of costumes, playedSCA, run costume contests &judged costuming eventslike WorldCon, Nan DesuKan & Denver Comic Con.www.ShinyGarden.orgBlair BartlettBlair has been doing art inone form or another most ofhis life, includingphotography, 3D computerart, and polymer claysculpting. Blair & his wifeMitzi live in Colorado withtheir cats.Brenna DeutchmanBrenna enjoys creatingstuffed animals for "kids" ofall ages. She's done iber artof every type ‑ weaving,threadpainting, sewing,quilting, and more. Shetravels to conventionsaround the country.Calvin StudzinskiRocket scientist, gamedeveloper, aspiring author,and avid amateur historian,Calvin has loved Steampunksince he found it. He will bepublishing Age of Aether, thehistorical steampunkfantasy RPG soon!Carolyn KayCarolyn is a fae changelingstruggling to make it in themortal realms as a meagerscientist and writer. Herstories often involve theinanimate, which only sheseems able to see as living,breathing creatures.A Shiny Garden Event 7

PanelistsCatherine WintersCatherine writes urbanfantasy, women's iction, andliterary iction.Charles McLean ReddingCharles is a storyteller andworldbuilder. An author,musician, 2D and craftartist, he is also active in theSprings theatre community.Look for his WastelandBears in the art show, andcheck out his author table!CoriDo you rememberGhostBusters? Cory is kinnalike that, and a Wizard, foryour muscles.Dana BellOwned by two cats, Taj andAdara, over half of Dana'sstories are about felines.Recently her irst story forthe 8‑12 year old marketwas published, along with aromance and a shareduniverse.Charles and Tauni Orndorff Erin CardWith over 20 yearsexperience Charles andTauni are considered mastercostumers. They are skilledin making costume parts byvac‑forming, casting, 3Dprinting, sewing and more.Chaz KempChaz embraces an ArtNouveau style thatincorporates vibrancy andcolor into fantasy andsteampunk art. He recentlyinished the Ashelon OracleDeck, a 52‑card divinationdeck.Clockwork Rose CosplayMagnus Rose is an awardwinning cosplay craftsmanand disability inclusionadvocate for the concommunity. They specializein original designs andbudget oriented creation.8 WhimsyCon 2020Erin is an award‑winninga icionado and advocate ofall things costume andcouture. A seamstress,designer, and costumier 20years in the making, sheloves to bring her wealth ofknowledge to the table.Hideyo MochimoOver the twelve yearsHideyo has participated inthis hobby, he has hand‑made over 200 cosplays,ranging from anime, toDisney, sci i, movies, andmore.HopeFully CosplayHope began cosplaying in2013 & mermaiding in2016. She tends to createcosplays from existingpieces, & placed 1st in theCreative Division of thecostume contest atAnomalyCon 2017.www.WhimsyCon.org

PanelistsIan Brazee‑CannonIan is a writer, ilm maker,game designer, and pod‑caster. His short stories havebeen in Divided States ofAmerica, The Fifth Di.,Wondrous Web Worlds,Forgotten Worlds, andvarious anthogies.J.D. HarrisonJ.D. writes epic lengthadventure romance aboutmodern day jousters atrenaissance faires. A lifelonghorsewoman, animals factorinto all her stories. She alsoloves helping people achievetheir dreams.Jason Henry EvansJason always wanted to be awriter, he just didn’t know it.His short stories and essayshave been published inseveral differentanthologies. His debut novel,The Gallowglass, wasreleased this past summer.JD GryphionJD has developed a growingfascination with Civics. Theywish to learn how to buildan engaged community thatcan better understandpersonal progress andappreciate the positiveimpact of individuals.Kevin FrostKevin is the lead editor ofthe retropunk short storyzine Curiosities and was aParsec Award inalist for thecompanion podcast, Galleryof Curiosities, in 2018.When the weather is ine, heworks on his house.www.ShinyGarden.orgKim KlimekDr Klimek is currentlyworking on a textbook, TheGlobal Middle Ages. Herother projects include theuse of graphic novels inhistory classrooms, andPTSD and medieval Crusadeveterans.Lara BeckwithLara is a Librarian andseamstress and grew updoing historical reenactingand sewing. She created theirst Sewing Lab at theAurora Public Library andnow teaches sewing andmore at Anythink libraries.Lena M. JohnsonLena is a scientist with awriting problem. She hasbeen published in variousanthologies, including CatTails: Warzone and previousMidnight Writers’anthologies, of which she isa founding member.Lorelei SuzanneLorelei is a Colorado author,pianist, violinist, teacher,and composer. She’s activein music ministry and thesinger/songwriter scene,and absolutely lovesconventions!Losing LaraLosing Lara is a singer/songwriter with a focus onnerdy music including HarryPotter and Fire ly. She hasperformed on the Yes AllWitches Tour. She justinished her irst book, aLGBTQ sci‑ i novel, Prism.A Shiny Garden Event 9

Lou J BergerPanelistsLou J Berger is an Activemember of the ScienceFiction and Fantasy Writersof America (SFWA) and haspublished short stories inGalaxy's Edge Magazine,Daily Science Fiction, and ahandful of anthologies.Lynelle PhillipsLynelle loves costuming,building props, and movies.She is a Star Wars droidbuilder, costume maker, andscone baker extraordinaire.She built the main eventslarge curtain, and can befound helping in the Parlour.Melanie UnruhMelanie is an artist andmaker of pottery, andsartorial arts, ranging fromhistorical to fantasy, Vikingto Victorian, & hats to spats.Melanie is an instigators forDenver Victorian &Steampunk Society.Melissa KoonsMelissa is a writer, blogger,and book formatter forWrite Illusion. She has won3 awards for her writing andmultiple publications. Sheworks at the University ofColorado by day andpublishes by night.Michelle ReevesMichelle has been in theDenver Sci‑ i community forover 10 years. She knowsthe importance of includingthe next generation of geeksin conventions and strives tocreate fun and innovativepanels for all ages/abilities.10 WhimsyCon 2020Mike KloepferMike (mikeyzart) is anaward‑winning artist with acareer spanning over 3decades. He has drawn over1,000 professional portraitsand 12,000 caricatures forcollectors worldwide.Mildred Toepfer (Mistress Mab)Mildred is a Jill of manycreative endeavors. She is anauthor, an artist, a cos‑player, and poet and ageneral weirdo. She is asteampunk enthusiast andloves delving into the sub‑genres for inspiration.Mitzi BartlettMitzi is a local polymer clayartist who specializes insmall, whimsical igurines ofa fantasy and science ictionnature. She has focused onthis for the last ifteen years,and hopes to keep doing sofor as long as life allows.Mr. HarmelTerry has been practicingand teaching martial arts foralmost 30 years. He hasbeen a sc‑ i fan for closer to50, but has only recentlyrediscovered the conventionscene.Nancy Kay ClarkNancy is retired and livingher dream life in themountains of SouthernColorado. She worked inanimal health and haswritten articles for MorrisAnimal Foundation. She alsoproofreads for J.D. Harrison.www.WhimsyCon.org

PanelistsNightmareLoki CosplayDawn has been in the sceneas a cosplayer and costumersince 2006. She makes it hergoal to have fun with everycon and every costume.Always willing and ready tolearn new things as well asteach to those who are new.Nikki EbrightNikki is the ExecutiveDirector for Shiny Gardenand initial convention chairfor MALCon, HexaCon, andWhimsyCon. She currentlylives in the Netherlands.Nissa LaFeteAs the faerie Queen ofLaFete, Nissa began theFestival of Faerie in 2012.She is a maker of wings,stories, laughter, and newfriends. She lovesstorytelling and hearingnew stories!Nonir AmicitiaNonir is a queer, nerd, SocialJustice Cleric, but none ofthose completely describethem. They use they/thempronouns and are one halfof the pen name O.E.Tearmann.Olivia WylieOlivia is a blogger, comicartist, professionalhorticulturist, illustratorand jack of all trades. Herprojects revolve aroundhistorical and folkloricresearches, particularlyconcerning the Gilded Age.www.ShinyGarden.orgPink PitcherPink is a seamstress, textileand domestic historian, andartist (among other titles).She enjoys costuming andcosplaying in a variety ofgenres. She is currentlypublishing her very irstcomic ‑ Root & Branch.Sheila McCluneSheila enjoys writing,cooking, creating art,costuming, and hosting teaparties. She often helps runconventions, especially inthe con suite. In so‑calledReal Life, she works as adata analyst.Stace JohnsonStace is a Colorado writer,musician, and IT guy. He haspublished iction, non‑iction, and poetry invarious anthologies &magazines.Stant LitoreStant is the author ofAnsible, The Zombie Bible,Nyota's Tyrannosaur, andDante's Heart. He lives inAurora, Colorado with hiswife and three children. Hewould rather like to own atime machine or starship.Susan Clare AdamsSusan is an author and poetwith stories published byVillainous Press and twobooks of poetry by NTPublishing. She lives inColorado where shesurrounds herself withfamily and friends.A Shiny Garden Event 11

Terry KroenungPanelistsVeronica R. CalistoTerry teaches Bartitsu, thereal‑life Victorian mixedmartial art that SherlockHolmes used. HisSteampunk novel Paragon ofthe Eccentric won the RockyMountain Fiction WritersColorado Gold contest.Tomas O'DreamsMasseur of people and plotlines. Singer of songs insideher own head. Author ofDiary of a Mad Black Witch,A Grif in Scorned, and theirst two in the SparkleTitsChronicals series.Vonie' Stillson aka Lady VoTomas (Liam Bootzin) thestorytelling Leprechaun hasbeen entertaining peoplewith his stories since 1987.He brings children into aninteractive environmentwhere the land of Faerie isreal and wishes come true.Vonie' MA BC‑DMT LPC NCCACS, is a lifelong comic &sci‑ i fan, leader AmericanDance Therapy Association’sGeek Culture Group, &Captain of Airship Iron Opal,a NoCo based all ages socialsteampunk social group.Vennessa RobertsonVennessa is a Coloradoauthor and a homeschoolingmother of 2. When notwriting she operates largeand small rescue in ruralColorado.Also AppearingBilly Van ArkBrooke Lydick12 WhimsyCon 2020Lee MoodyLeif OlsenMike CervantesRandy Uptonwww.WhimsyCon.org

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VendorsA Little Bit of LindaHandmade geeky and steampunkjewelry along with frames, winestoppers, etc.A&M LeatherworksWhimsical Handmade Leather designs.Custom Teacup holsters designedaround antique teacups and saucers.Lacework parasols and holsters. Teaparty and leather accessories. Comechat with us about customs!Ashelon PublishingAshelon Publishing strives to introducepositive cultural diversity to theSteampunk genre. We do this in our artand in the stories we write because the1800s happened everywhere.Beautifully NovelBeautifully Novel creates unique andwhimsical handbags from your favoritebooks. If you're looking for a bag thatno one else has, this is your shop!Celtic Glass WorksCustom Stained Glass Panels, Turnedwood pens, and custom crochet hooks.Dragon Wyck EmbroideryWe at Dragon Wyck Embroidery like totry to bring your favorite fandoms tolife with custom embroidered items.Dryad TeaJoin Dryad Tea for all of your loose leaftea needs! Hand‑blended teas inspiredby music, mythology, literature andgeneral geekery. Hand made potteryand more! We are your one stop teashop, just add hot water!14 WhimsyCon 2020Fabriquewerx StudiosFabriquewerx Studios offers leathercraft, costumes and garb and a wideline of products for steampunks, jediknights, elves, pirates and other gentlelunatics.Funkmaster LovecraftStudiosHome decor and wearables hand‑crafted from antique and vintagematerials.Gathering SplintersGathering Splinters' artistry andcraftsmanship evolved from a love ofgaming and whimsy, incorporated inwooden trays, keepsake boxes and art.Aside from functionality and durability,an emphasis on beauty and artistry hasbeen a main focus.HAN MotogearMade in USA Steampunk Leather TopHats and accessories. Get your STYLEON!!!It's Just So YouJewelry as Unique and Weird as YOUare. Laser Cut Earrings and Necklacesinspired by all things Light, Dark, andwith Sprinkles on top!Krystyna Lynn KreationsKrystyna Lynn Kreations carries qualitySteampunk attire, many of which hasbeen made or designed by ownerRhonda Painter. If you can't ind whatyou are looking for, ask Rhonda if shecan make it.www.WhimsyCon.org

VendorsMoon Glory GearsTwo Old BearsPocket Size ChainmailWhimsical WhiskersRabbit TalesWicked Gifts &CollectiblesMoon Glory Gears creates art usingantique watch gears onto a functionalcanvas, like a mechanical pocket watch.A chainmail menagerie of octopi,dinosaurs, butter lies, lions,dreamcatchers, and more. Available askeyrings, necklaces, pins, bracelets,earrings, and even hair accessories.Rabbit Tales is a Multicrafting couplethat have a little bit of everything foreveryone. From 3D printinginformation and products, to resincrafted pendants and embroideredworks, we're sure to have a somethingfor you.The Mad TatterThe Mad Tatter creates lace designsincorporated into jewelry. I take theVictorian art of tatting and bring it backin the present for people to enjoy.Time Well Spent GamesI do custom jewelry both steampunkand chainmail. I also provide costumeand tea accessories, etc.Whimsical Whiskers creates treasuredfriends. Unique dragons made with loveand care. Don't forget to dress yourdragon with a variety of accessories!Wicked Gifts presents custom fan shoesfrom Heaven in a Box, jewelry, hats andmore!Wings, Charms & ThingsHere at WingCT we have a wide varietyof costume accessories, wearablejewelry, decorative glass sun catchers,and unique bags.Winterhaven JewelryThe artisan of Winterhaven Jewelry hasbeen providing unique chainmail to theDenver Metro area for almost 20 years.Selling the hottest Card and BoardGames is our passion!www.ShinyGarden.orgA Shiny Garden Event 15

Authors NookJason EvansJason Evans has been writing ictionprofessionally for over ive years. Hisdebut novel, The Gallowglass, wasreleased in July of 2018. Come visitJason at his booth.Lea ing OutLea ing Out explores the magic of thegreen world through art andethnobotanical writings.Loridian's LaboratoryMichael Kilman is an Anthropologistand the Author of the Chronicles of theGreat Migration. When he isn'tlecturing at the University of Colorado,he's out exploring other worlds andwriting down what he inds.Scott KinkadeStant LitoreStant Litore is the author of Ansible, TheRunning of the Tyrannosaurs, TheZombie Bible, and Dante's Heart.Vennessa RoberstonVennessa is an author and ex‑educatorand is active in the writing and historicreenactment communities. She is theauthor of the Victorian ParanormalArcane Adventuress series and theupcoming StarHawks futuristic militarysci i series.Wandering Jotun CraftsWandering Jotun Crafts is dedicated toserving and uplifting the folks societyforgets: the queer folks, the down‑to‑earth pagans, the nerds‑‑and the peoplewho identify with more than one ofthose descriptions.Scott Kinkade's steampunk and urbanfantasy novels.Alain ViescaArt ShowChaz KempMelanie UnruhAlli HamptonCraig GriswoldMike KlopferAmber DavisJameson OwensMitzi BartlettAmy GriswoldJohn AjaxOlivia WylieBlair BartlettJulie NakaoPeri CharlifuBrenna Deutchman Karen LechtenbergRobin WheelerBrooke PetroKeith GoatesSarah Simon‑BlumCarol HorenLynelle PhillipsSheila McCluneCharles ReddingMark Deutchmanand Sponsored ArtistVictoria Wagner16 WhimsyCon 2020www.WhimsyCon.org

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Sessions & PanelsAtrium EventsGeeky Painting Make and TakeColor InSaturday, 11:30 AM‑1:55 PM, page 23Saturday, 8:00 PM‑10:50 PM, page 20Sunday, 11:30 AM‑1:55 PM, page 23Drop in sessions all weekend longSilent AuctionGeeky themes for your painting pleasure!OngoingExploding TARDIS, Starry Night, and more.As things are purchased new items will takeCome by for more information.their place. Check back throughout the con!Shiny GardenShiny Garden, a 501(c)3 non‑pro it organization, was founded in 2016with a mission to create inclusive fan events and celebrate thediversity that makes our community so amazing. We currently hostthree annual events: HexaCon, and WhimsyCon, and Druids andDragons. For more information, or to make a donation:www.shinygarden.org18 WhimsyCon 2020www.WhimsyCon.org

Sessions & PanelsMain Events HighlightsConcert & Opening CeremoniesCostume ContestFriday, 4:00 PM‑5:25 PM, page 28 & 27Saturday, 6:00 PM‑7:30 PM, page 20Unwoman ConcertAuthor Mega Autograph ReceptionFriday, 7:00 PM‑7:50 PM, page 29Saturday, 8:00 PM‑8:50 PM, page 18VIP Speed ChattingGrimm After DarkFriday, 8:00 PM‑8:50 PM, page 30Saturday, 9:00 PM‑9:50 PM, page 24Maxwell Alexander Drake Q&AWhimsyCon Dance PartySaturday, 10:00 AM‑10:50 AM, page 23Saturday, 10:00 PM‑1:00 AM, page 30Unwoman Q&AMorning MeditationSaturday, 11:00 AM‑11:50 AM, page 24Sunday, 9:00 AM‑9:50 AM, page 26Peri Charlifu Q&AUnwoman ConcertSaturday, 2:00 PM‑2:50 PM, page 24Sunday, 12:00 PM‑12:50 PM, page 29Losing Lara ConcertIron CostumerSaturday, 3:30 PM‑4:20 PM, page 25Sunday, 1:00 PM‑4:00 PM, page 25Unwoman ConcertClosing CeremoniesSaturday, 5:00 PM‑5:50 PM, page 29Sunday, 4:00 PM ‑ 4:30 PM, page 20www.ShinyGarden.orgA Shiny Garden Event 19

Sessions & Panels3D Printing"Art" of the Long GameCharles Orndorff (M), Tauni OrndorffPeri Charlifu (M), Amy Griswold, BrennaDeutchman, Mike (mikeyzart) KloepferSunday, 1:00 PM‑1:50 PM, Parlors & Maker SpaceWe will talk about two types of 3d printers anddemonstrate using an FDM and SLA 3d printers,discussing the differences and advantages of each.We will have some pieces that we have made toshow offAlternative Relationships forDiverse CharactersSaturday, 9:00 PM‑9:50 PM, LiteraryNancy Kay Clark (M), Nikki Ebright, StaceJohnson, Veronica R. CalistoPanelists will discuss different ways to showrelationships outside the one man one woman,monogamy‑forever‑and‑ever model.Animated short with Q&AFriday, 9:00 PM‑9:50 PM, WritingSaturday, 9:00 PM‑9:50 PM, WritingSunday, 11:00 AM‑11:50 AM, WritingMaxwell Alexander Drake (M)Makewell Drake will show his 15 minuteanimated short and have a question and answersession about it. 18 ONLYAnimation productionSunday, 2:00 PM‑2:50 PM, WritingMaxwell Alexander Drake (M)Maxwell Drake will host a class about theanimation process, taking story to the screen.Art for Mental Health & SelfCareSaturday, 10:00 AM‑10:55 AM, ArtBrenna Deutchman (M), Brooke Lydick,Mitzi Bartlett, Peri CharlifuArt can be used to work out problems and astherapy; you just need to know how. We will talkabout the mechanics and principles to let your arthelp your mental health!The Art of WarSunday, 10:00 AM‑10:50 AM, LiteraryKim Klimek (M), Calvin StudzinskiHistorical warriors of Eurasia ‑ learn about theirtechnology, tactics, and poetry. Use the past tocreate a factual base for your writing!20 WhimsyCon 2020Sunday, 10:00 AM‑10:55 AM, ArtOr: Keeping momentum and staying the course.Sure it's easy to be super motivated when yourbusiness is brand new! Keeping momentum ishard, especially with set backs and unexpectedproblems that face every artist. Our panel ofprofessionals will talk about the tricks andstrategies that keep you focused and productive!Atlantis: The Lost IslandSaturday, 6:00 PM‑6:50 PM, LiteraryAndarta (M)The Occultists during the Victorian period wereobsessed with the concept of Atlantis. Come andexplore their ideas with Andarta!Author Mega AutographReceptionSaturday, 8:00 PM‑8:50 PM, Main EventsLeif Olsen (M), Charles McLean Redding,Ian Brazee‑Cannon, Jason Henry Evans,Julie Nakao, Kevin Frost, MaxwellAlexander Drake, Mike Cervantes, StantLitore, Vennessa Robertson, Veronica R.CalistoAttending authors, including our Guest of HonorMaxwell Drake, will be available to sell theirbooks, provide autographs, and visit with fans.Author ReadingsSunday, 1:00 PM‑1:50 PM, LiteraryStant Litore (M), Calvin Studzinski, J.D.HarrisonReadings by regional authors from theirpublished works. Come enjoy hearing directlyfrom the creators!AutobilliardsSaturday, 3:30 PM‑4:55 PM, Parlors & Maker SpaceCharles McLean Redding (M)A new game for Steampunk Nobility:Autobilliards! With insight and luck, select thesuperior sphere, place your bets, and unleashthem into the arena to determine the winner!www.WhimsyCon.org

Sessions & PanelsBalloon GamesSaturday, 3:00 PM‑3:50 PM, Children's ProgramingTomas O'Dreams (M), Nissa LaFeteWhat are balloon games? You might think thename says it all, but no there are surprisesaround all the round edges. Will you master theballoons, will you win the game? Come and see.Bartitsu: It Threw MoriartyOver the CliffSaturday, 8:00 PM‑8:50 PM, WritingTerry Kroenung (M)Black Panther: WakandaForever!Saturday, 12:00 PM‑12:50 PM, WritingChaz Kemp (M)Marvel's ilm combined gorgeous Afrofuturismwith superheroics and political intrigue tobecome a worldwide phenomenon. We'll discusswhat we took away from the ilm and what thismeans for the future.Blanket Forts (adult session)Saturday, 9:00

feature documentary about steampunk, includes The Heroine and other footage of Unwoman. Unwoman has performed solo at major steampunk, goth, and sci‑Fi‑ related events all over the United States. Peri Charlifu Peri Charlifu is a native Coloradan who has been selling his work

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o Ohio History Center - 614.298.2915 - Seats up to 300 Guests o Longaberger Alumni House - 614.292.3067 - Seats up to 150 Guests o The Ballroom at Oakhurst - 614.882.7323 - Seats up to 300 Guests o The Ohio Statehouse - 614.466.2251 - Seats up to 400 Guests (Separate Menus) o The Vault - 614.225.1000 - Seats up to 250 Guests

WEDDING PARTIES 100 GUESTS For wedding parties over 100 guests, the wedding breakfast will take place in the Saloon and Billiard Room up to a maximum of 130 guests. THE SALOON AND BILLIARD ROOM 12 round tables for 10 guests, plus a straight top table for 10 on the stage. DINING ROOM I 90 GUESTS 8 round tables for 10, plus a straight

Maid of honor bustling bride’s gown Guests at every table Wedding party seated at head table Bride & Groom at head table Best man making toast Maid of honor making toast Parents seated at tables Bride & Groom thanking guests First Dances Best man & Maid of honor Dance Cake-cutting ceremony Feeding of the cake Bouquet/Garter toss

Honor Roll Archives Reunion 2015 Visit go/reunion for stories and photos. Site Editor Log On Home » Giving » Making a Difference » Donor Recognition » Honor Roll » Undergraduate Alumni Honor Roll of Donors The Honor Roll lists all donors to Middlebury between July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015. We are grateful for your support. (This page lists undergraduate alumni donors by class .

The National English Honor Society was founded March 25, 2004, by Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society. The NEHS goals are to recognize on the national level those who, on the basis of . stated in Article XI of the Constitution of the National English Honor Society . QUILL AND SCROLL INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY .

Honor cords designate those students who have achieved high academic standing or who are members of academic honor . Sigma Beta Delta, International Honor Society for Business, Management, and Administration (gold/green); Kappa Mu Epsilon, National Mathematics Honor Society (pink/silver); Pi Kappa Lambda, Honor Society for .