Bat'leth 101
Learn the basics of Klingon Bat'leth combat as taught by the Galactic Warrior's Academy. The GWA will be featuring various exhibitions of combat at their table in the Activities Room during the weekend.

The Black Hole
Imagine you are spinning uncontrollably in the darkness of space. Stars and galaxies whirl madly around you. This is the double spin of THE BLACK HOLE. Try it if you dare! There is a $2 fee for the experience.

The Brig
Presented by Psi Corps. Located in the Activities Room; $3 per arrest. Here you can lock up your friends, enemies, and anyone else who annoys you. For a dollar more you can pick out a torture. All proceeds benefit Children's Hospital.

Buckaroo Banzai in the 21st Century!
With Director Rick Richter’s blessing, Terry Erdmann reveals Dr. Banzai’s latest project -- including newly-produced footage never before seen outside of the Banzai Institute.

Eutopis Planit - Junior Shipyards -- Build Your Own Spaceship
Come build your very own spaceship (not to scale, of course) out of ordinary household items with the crew of the USS Pioneer. Children of all ages will have a blast, but those under 10 should have a responsible companion with them. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative efforts. The USS Pioneer will be in the Activities Room all weekend, so stop by and say, "Hi." Visit their website at http://www.usspioneer.org.

Federation Ball
Every member of the Federation (even the Klingons) needs to have a place to party!! Come join Feddies, Klingons, Vulcans and more at the Federation Ball on Saturday night. The Ball begins at 9:00 pm and ends at Midnight, and it includes a dance contest with tickets to the next con as the big prize. Usually, there's a celebrity or two on hand to do the judging, a Klingon Honor Guard and great music is provided by professional DJ company A.C.E.S. Cost is only $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00, and costumes are encouraged, but not required. Sponsored by USS Pioneer, House Valtev and USS Omega Glory.

Friendliest Staff Person Contest
Throughout the weekend, keep an eye out for the friendliest StarCon staff person. They may be watching a door, showing a movie, or helping you to your seat in the Main Events Room. Stop by the Information Desk in the Activities Room to place your vote. We want to hear from you!!

Getting in Touch With Your Inner Klingon
Hosted by Captain April of the USS Enterprise, in association with House K'ralvaj. A moderately offbeat view of Klingon culture, from a Federation perspective -- no doubt with generous input from the Klingon representatives in attendance!! House K'ralvaj is an independent Klingon House that accepts personas of any race or SF genre, and endeavors to have fun in everything they do. Ask Admiral K'var or stop by their table in the Activities Room for details.

Great Model Make-N-Take:
Build a FREE plastic model with our experienced staff. Open to all interested con members at NO EXTRA CHARGE. There will be 5 stations open. Seating is first come first served. Junior members will be given priority. 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday in the Demo Room.

Honor Among the Races
A discussion of what Honor means to different races, including Vulcan, Klingon, Starfleet Marines, Minbari, and others. A brief question and answer session from the audience to the panel presenters will follow. Presented by the Intergalactic Fleet of Honor.

How Do I Make ???
Have you ever had an idea for a costume but just didn't know where to start? Ever get stuck in the middle of a costume and can't decide how to finish it? Did you see something in the Costume Contest last night and really want to know how it was done? Well, our panel of experienced, award-winning costumers is here to answer all your questions. Presented by The Millennium Costumers Guild. Visit with us in the Activities Room.

How to Support Your Chosen Charity
Your fan club has chosen a charity to sponsor, but now what do you do? Come meet with the USS Avitar and find out what they do to support one of their charities, "Birds of Prey." Also find out what "Birds of Prey" does and how you can help them, too. Visit with the USS Avitar in the Activities Room throughout the weekend.

How to Write and Publish Your First Science-Fiction or Fantasy Novel in 90 Days
For the first time author, or any author frustrated with the traditional publishing system or his/her lack of success. This program offers tips, ideas and techniques which will help the author to write more, write better, and get that book in print. The program also offers new ideas and techniques for marketing your book. Attendees get a valuable reference booklet, too! Brought to you by The Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors Marketing Cooperative(SF/F-AMC).

IWATA Airbrush Testdrive
Use an Iwata Eclipse Airbrush to paint an original bust by Mark Krabbenhoft of Soaring Eagle Artist Group. There will be 6 sessions with 5 airbrushes. Each session is 40 minutes long. Seating is first come first served. 2 to 6 PM on Saturday in the Demo Room.

Jeopardy
So you think you know more about Star Trek than any of your friends do? Come find out in this Star Trek version of Jeopardy. You must qualify during the Saturday qualifying test in order to be a contestant in this fun and challenging game.

Juggling with Dwight
Is your life complicated? Do you need to do three or more things at once? Well, juggling the problems of your life we can't help you with, but we can help you learn to juggle! We can teach you to juggle in five minutes or your money back (it's free anyway). Learn the classic three ball juggle to begin with or the more advanced four or even five ball juggle, or even clubs if you dare. For those who like the harder stuff learn a few tricks that will make you think you never knew how to juggle in the first place.

Junior Model Expo
This is a model contest for con members up to 17 years old. Each finished model will be judged on its own merits with the MiA Open Judging System. You get the score cards back so you can see how you did. Gold, Silver or Bronze certificates will be given to all who score high enough. Lots of other prizes too!! NO ENTREE FEE. Registration from 10-1 on Saturday. Awards at 4:30 Pick up all entrees by 6 PM. Saturday in the Demo Room.

Kandid Klingon Video
House Valtev members captured live on TV and amateur video performing wild and wacky stunts (and having a great time) and performing at charity events, as we know all honorable Klingons do. Catch us at Starcon in the Activities Room or visit our website at www.housevaltev.com.

Klingon 101 and Klingon Kulture
Admiral K'var's Klingon 101 will help you aliens learn the Klingon tongue. For your better understanding of the Klingon citizens, Klingon Kulture will give all a clue about the Klingon way of life.

Klingon Right of Assention Ritual
The Klingon Right of Assention Ritual, or nentay, celebrates (or commemorates) the time when a young Klingon becomes a warrior. As one travels the "river of blood" their physical strength and endurance is tested as they are prodded with "pain sticks." The event is open to the public and anyone may accept the challenge if they are honorable and worthy. This event is brought to you by House Veska/KAG/501st. Visit them at their table in the Activities Room during the weekend or at their website at http://www.houseveska.org.

Klingon Warrior Skills Competition
Join the Galactic Warriors Academy as brave warriors from across the Galaxy compete for honor and victory. Meet with the GWA in the Activities Room throughout the weekend.

Mage Knight Rebellion
Mage Knight is a collectable, expandable miniatures game in which every plastic figure comes fully assembled and painted for you. Each figure's base contains a unique combat dial with all the information you need to put your character into action! Mage Knight has no huge, expensive rulebooks; no endless tables; no paper work cluttering up your game table; just action - packed play! Come and check it out in the Activities Room and take home a Free Figure just for playing the game...While supply lasts.

Model Show
Have you created a SF masterpiece in plastic? Covered yourself in resin dust from an undead fiend? Glued your fingers together while finishing a fantastic dwarven fighter? If so, show off your handiwork at the Model Show! Once again, we will be giving away plaques, ribbons, convention memberships, and model kits in recognition of accomplishment in model building. Convention members 17 and older are asked to pay a $5 registration fee for the first five entries and $1 an entry after that. All other convention members are FREE! Prizes include a FineScale Modeler subscription, two memberships to Nan Desu Kan, memberships to Starfest 2001, and LOTS of model kits. Visit www.modelshow-denver.webjump.com for more information.

Network Gamers of Colorado presents LAN Gaming
Have you ever wanted to shoot your buddy? Blow up your boss? Here's your chance! We will be setting up a Local-Area Network (LAN) in the Activities Room and and playing a choice selection of the top-ten multiplayer computer games. This event will also feature Windows Millenium Operating System and drawings for prizes. We are asking for a small donation to cover our expenses. Check out Ted Wilson's web site at www.trwilson.com for more information.

Sci-Fi Autograph Collecting 101 - Getting Signatures Outside of the Convention Scene
Gary Price, webmaster of autographcentral.com, will discuss the in's and out's of getting autographs outside of the convention scene. He will reveal the big "secrets" of the autograph collecting trade -- which aren't really so secret -- and tell you how to maximize your autograph pursuits once StarCon is over.

Sci-Fi Model Building
Helpful how-to from knowledgeable modeling experts on sci-fi subjects. Presented by Colpar Hobbies. Visit their web site at www.colpar.com.

Space-Age Trek-nology: The Best Way to Use It
There's some great technology in the Star Trek universe, from phasers to replicators to the holodeck ... but they don't really use it to its fullest capacity. What do *you* think would be the greatest, coolest, sexiest way to use a piece of Star Trek technology that they don't bother to use it for? A MileHiCon/DASFA Challenge Panel. Visit the MileHiCon table in the Activities Room.

Songs That Are Just Filking Wrong II
Songs. Poems. Limericks. You name it, we have it! Join the Ménage a Maquis for another night of bad puns, funny lyrics and an evening of pure entertainment. We will entertain with new songs and poems about your favorite shows and celebrities as well as tantalize your ears with a few treasured tunes from our previous performance. Audience participation is strongly encouraged (just ask the Klingon!). Have something you want to share? Sign up at the door and come on down! Check out our website: www.maquis69.org.

Star Trek Novels
How they get started, how they get finished, and what happens in the middle. Bring sure to bring your questions to this informative panel. With Paula M. Block and Christie Golden.

SWAA: Star Wars-aholics Anonymous
The blaze of sabers in battle, the elegance of royal costumes, the regimentality of a stormtrooper, the passion of a rebellion and the power of the Force. This is what Star Wars-Aholics love, and this is why we come together to share in a common interest. So join with us, The Jedi Council--Earth System, and feel free to stand up and say "Hi, I'm a Star Wars-Aholic". We'll have a couple of great demonstrations for you, and we'd love to discuss the parts of Star Wars with you, our fellow aholics. If for some reason you can't join us at our panel, please come by our table in the Activities room and chat with us. We'll be there all weekend.

Thirty-Plus Years of Star Trek
A retrospective look at Star Trek through the eyes of Richard Arnold. He will have never before seen slides with your favorite Trek personalities and all kinds of stories to go along with them.

Tips for Aspiring Writers
Not sure how to start that great new novel? What happens when you paint your hero into a corner? Bring these and other questions to this panel and the expert panel will help you look at writing in a new light! With David McDonnell, Christie Golden, Paula M. Block, Terry J. Erdmann, and Rich Buchko.

Trek Discussion on Public Access Cable TV
The staff of a public access cable TV show demonstrates how they analyzed, criticized and celebrated Trek on their show in Louisville and explain how others can do this where they live.

U.S.S. Agincourt Uncovered
Come find out about our club and its unique members at this panel. If you are looking for a local Star Trek fan club, this could be the one for you! We will also have a table in the Activities Room all weekend.

Voyager Gyroscope Ride
Located in the Activities Room; $5 per ride. Scott once again brings his zero-gravity ride to the convention for Sunday only. For those who love to spin in all directions at the same time.

Voyager Updated
Can't wait for the next season? Is the rumor about a new series true? Richard Arnold will spill as many beans as he can -- and maybe some that he shouldn't!

Whose Ship Is It Anyway?
Direct from Deep Space 18 comes a game where everything's made up and the credits don't count. Think the writing on Star Trek is getting worse? Watch what happens without a script, as our talented improvisational crew boldly goes where no one has gone before.

Writing for Fun and Occasional Profit
Tips & war stories from STARLOG’s Dave McDonnell. "If you attend, come with questions. Otherwise, go away."

Writing Star Trek Non-Fiction
"And the next thing we knew it was seven years and four books later." With Terry J. Erdmann and Paula M. Block.

You Can Still Dough It
Back by popular demand--for kids of all ages. Make your favorite characters from modeling clay. Presented by the USS Omega Glory, Starfleet's Denver chapter. Visit with us in the Activities Room throughout the weekend.